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What? In the mining town?

Just out of sight.

Right in front of us.

The mine, sure. But not in the town itself.

We have to get it before Bayan does.

Find a way to get us out of the capital.

Yes, sir.

Sorry but there's no way I'm sharing that money.

Tangqishi.

Bayan fell for it.

It's time to move.

Have you thought of a way to move the treasure?

There are two ways to catch a tiger.

Lure it into the mountain.

Or attack its lair.

It's safer to draw it out.

But not this time.

I agree.

Tomorrow Tal Tal will ride out to find the treasure.

The trip should take four days total.

It has to happen on the second night.

I'll take care of it. You needn't...

Wang Yu.

You can't go alone.

Even if we succeed you could come under suspicion later.

Which is why this is too dangerous for you.

There are those above suspicion.

Take them along to avoid trouble later.

Who are they?

The Emperor's attendants.

Using them could complicate things.

Leave that to me.

Your Worship.

Was that productive?

I need you two to do something.

What's this?

The servants' soup.

Pretty weak, even for servants.

Go get some meat.

Yes, ma'am.

Spike the servants' food with spoilt cow's milk.

You put some rats in the well.

You found El Temur's treasure?

Yes.

Tal Tal will take a detachment and collect it.

We haven't found Tangqishi yet.

He's looking for it, too.

We're aware. You needn't worry.

Time is short.

Move out.

My Liege.

This will fund our war. We can't afford any mistakes.

Nothing to say?

Sir.

Something you want to say?

When I get back.

A war makes no sense.

Why are you working with Bayan on this?

Up to now the regents have been a threat to the throne.

But Bayan is not obsessed with self-aggrandizement.

It's a great relief.

El Temur was fiercely loyal at first as well.

People change, My Liege.

True.

So I'm watching him.

I don't trust him completely.

Be that as it may. You must stop his lust for war.

It's not bloodlust. It's duty.

My Liege.

Nyang, I won't be remembered as a fool.

Genghis and Kublai were my heroes.

I want to be a hero to my boy Ayushiridara.

You may resent him for opposing your crown.

But this is good for me and Ayu.

Don't stand in the way.

Find the fastest route to the mining town.

Our Capitol branch collapsed.

How is it you alone survived?

Wang Yu discovered they were hiding Tangqishi.

They couldn't escape prosecution.

But I saved Eagle House.

Explain.

We can now trade with the imperial house.

We earned Bayan's trust.

He will not interfere with us again.

Trust me, sir.

Tough luck.

Bad choice of swords.

This will be our last bout.

How so?

I'm returning to Koryo.

To your throne?

Yes. All thanks to you.

I'll be sorry to see you go.

Sorry enough to spring for dinner?

Come back tomorrow.

We'll have a feast.

How long will you avoid the Empress?

She must bear a son. A crown prince.

Enough.

You've made her a laughingstock.

'The Empress is simple, she's weak.'

'Lady Ki is a monster.'

Mother.

I'm fine with how things are.

Lady Ki is not.

How dare you monopolize him?

I said enough.

What is it?

Fever. A rash.

Some sort of plague.

Plague?

Is it a plague?

We found four dead animals in the well.

We have to stop it spreading in the palace.

Your Majesty. We will do all we can.

Perhaps we should leave the palace until it passes?

I agree.

His Majesty should go to the summer palace.

It will be difficult to take the young prince out of the capital.

Where else could he go?

There is a place befitting His Majesty.

Where?

My Liege?

We have an epidemic.

So I heard. You will be leaving?

I hope you will allow us to stay with you.

I can imagine no greater honor.

Thank you.

We'll be there soon.

Yes, My Liege. With pleasure.

We earned Bayan's trust.

Trust me.

He has agreed to give you one more chance.

Hear and obey.

My life is yours.

I've been looking all over.

For me?

Her Worship wants a word.

You'll have to go to Bayan's house when we get the treasure.

I'll need a reason that doesn't look suspicious.

His Majesty wants to give him a gift.

Your house will provide it.

Good. Of course.

May I ask you a question?

Wang Yu is an ally, nothing more?

How do you mean?

Are you...

Yes.

I love him.

I am an imperial consort.

Your question is out of line.

He is still...

...heartsick over you.

I see it.

He can't get over you.

And I cannot ease his pain.

So I asked.

What did you wish for?

For us to spend our lives together.

For us to die at the same moment.

And be together forever.

That is my prayer.

And mine.

Are you angry?

The time for that is past.

In my heart...

you died long ago.

It has no meaning.

I'm sorry.

Do not apologize.

Do not weep.

Hold to your path.

Get the men.

Sir.

Bayan is on his way.

Yes, sir?

Where is your smithy?

The smithy?

It's closed.

Closed?

It was used to hold runaway slaves.

Now it's haunted. No one goes there.

Show us.

May I ask why?

Time is short. You heard him.

Sir. This way.

Here, here.

Get back.

There.

If you see the ghosts you kind of go nuts.

Not another word. It's bad luck.

Over there.

Gold and vouchers.

Wagons. We have to move this.

Yes, sir.

Move, move.

Move it along. Move it.

Stay here and tell Bayan's men which way Tangqishi went.

Yes, sir.

Move it.

What's the hold up?

Time is short.

Sir. There's a river over the rise.

If we go by boat we can throw off Bayan's men.

Who knows the way through the mountain?

I do, sir.

When do we kill him?

After we've lost Bayan's men.

Then we do it.

Yes, sir.

The soldiers are all our men. Nothing to it.

Are you leaving now?

You're coming along?

I told her to.

If you prefer I can find other accommodations.

Don't be silly.

Bayan's house is alike your second home.

An empress... must attend her lord.

Lady Ki can go to the temple.

Still close enough to little Ayu.

Bayan is her uncle. But he is also my foster father.

It is a second home to me as well.

Lady Ki isn't wrong, Your Majesty.

We'll go together. It will be fun.

But...

Please.

See that you are worthy of such kindness.

Your Majesty.

Right. Let's get going.

On your knees.

Who are they?

The Eagle House prisoners.

They were held in Bayan's house.

We're moving them to the palace dungeons.

What is it?

Nothing.

Welcome, Wang Yu.

It's a bit more than I expected.

His Majesty will be staying with me.

Is that so? Is something wrong at the palace?

Some sort of plague.

So your farewell is also a welcome for the Emperor.

I had hoped to see Tal Tal before I left.

He'll be back any minute.

Tangqishi?

He's been here?

Yes. He left an hour ago.

With the gold and vouchers he found in the smithy.

Where did they go?

To the river on the other side of the mountain.

I know the way.

They can't be far with those wagons.

Move out.

Sir.

Step it up.

Sir. Step it up.

Sir.

What...?

They're close.

My money...

My money is burning.

Put it out. Put it out!

My blood, my money.

They must have heard the explosion.

The vouchers.

It could go up again.

Put it out.

My money!

Put it out!

We have to get out of here.

Tal Tal.

No...

We have to go.

My money!

Get them. Kill them all.

Sir.

Store the counterfeits in the village.

Men will come for them.

When you get a chance burn the fakes.

Fake... counterfeit...

Report.

Tangqishi made it across the river.

Eight-Eight King.

...Eight-Eight Ruler...

Get me the lyric to that song.

Yes, sir.

It's no folk song.

It's a clue to the treasure.

Eight-Eight King.

...Eight-Eight Ruler...

Rearrange 'eight' and 'ruler'...

Add another 'eight'...

'Treasure.'

It spells treasure.

And 'nest'...?

Rearrange 'nest' as part of 'thrones.'

But it is also... E... T...

So where is this nest exactly?

- El Temur's... - El Temur's house.

...house.

Bayan lives there now.

That's where the treasure is.

We ride for the capital.

Time is short. We'll ride ahead.

Yes, sir.

The treasure is somewhere in this house.

Didn't Tangqishi know?

The song went like this.

'When will we feast on the fields?'

There are no fields here.

So where the word 'field' appeared...

The treasure's hiding place.

You put the plans back in Tal Tal's office?

I did.

Your Worship, they're expecting you.

There, there, what is it?

Don't cry.

Your Highness.

What's bothering him?

I don't know.

Let me see.

Sire, we should go.

Laying hands on the prince...

Want to come see me?

Your Highness, big boys don't cry.

A man cries for others but never for himself.

You have to keep it in.

That's what men do.

I see you understand.

The prince seems fond of you.

Tal Tal knows that the treasure is here.

You're sure?

We just got word from Feisu.

That changes things. We have to hurry.

He'll be here sooner than we thought.

Have you played mahjong?

In Koryo, many times.

Suggest a game.

I'll lose and excuse myself.

No one else can come here during the game.

I understand.

I'll keep the game interesting to buy you time.

What are you up to?

What were you talking about?

Wang Yu suggested a game of mahjong.

Mahjong?

Ever played it?

We play it all the time.

Fancy a game?

I hardly ever lose.

Nor do I.

Come on.

Time for your lesson.

Your Majesty wins again.

Well, Lady Ki, the tiles aren't with you.

She has never played it before.

Not that I could ever compete with you, My Liege.

You're my guest. I'll front you the money.

No. The Imperial Guardian should play.

I'll take some tiles.

Win or lose, when you're out of money...

You're out.

Fair enough.

My Liege, now we play.

For real.

I got tricked.

Easiest access and safest place.

A place, once seen, you would never suspect.

A day like today, everyone gets his own.

I drugged them. Give it an hour.

Good.

Yon Feisu is here.

You're early.

I won't risk being late for such important buyers.

Where should we put it?

This way.

Your Worship.

The young prince can't fall asleep.

I'll should go to him.

Hurry back.

There's not much time. We have to hurry.

Find the plans to El Temur's house.

Sir.

There's no 'field' anywhere.

The study.

Let's get to Bayan's house.

Where can he hide a treasure here?

Which way is east?

East?

That way.

According to the plans these shelves shouldn't be here.

Move it.

Right.

It's a door.

Someone keep watch.

Yes.

It's all gold.

More than he could ever need.

Your Worship.

Yon Feisu has arrived.

Get this loaded up. Move.

Your Worship.

I had no idea you were so good.

See? I'm the champion.

My Liege, a drink?

That sounds good.

If you will excuse me?

We can meet again later.

Well Wang Yu.

I guess this is goodbye.

I don't expect to see you again after you leave.

Don't misunderstand.

I'm just saying don't lose your throne again.

I won't.

Wake up!

What is this?

Welcome, sir.

Report.

The Emperor is here.

Here?

There is plague in the palace.

The study.

Sir.

Move it.

It's empty?

One other person saw these plans.

Power is built on the sweat and blood of people.

We use our wealth to fight for our nation.

Quite right, Regent.

When war comes...

what about Koryo?

Koryo is like one of our children.

We wouldn't march all over it.

Wang Yu.

Give up the name Koryo. Be part of Yuan.

Think of the benefits to your people.

Quite right, Regent.

You have your throne back.

What good will war do you?

Now isn't the time or place.

Regent, Tal Tal to see you.

Your Majesty.

Report. Did you find the treasure?

He asked you a question.

El Temur's vast number of vouchers...

...were burned.

They were what?

Tangqishi got there ahead of us.

They were burned during the chase.

What kind of chase is that?

Your pardon.

And Tangqishi?

He got away.

So much the worse.

At least he doesn't have the treasure. That's something.

But what about the war?

We'll have to settle for the next best thing.

Get some rest.

We'll split the treasure down the middle.

I'll take care of Feisu from my end.

I know.

Wang Yu.

Thank you for everything.

I would like a word.

Of course.

If I might show you something?

Wait here.

Your Worship.

Go in.

This is where El Temur hid his treasure.

But said treasure...

...is gone.

Right at the time a mysterious illness hit the palace.

Your point?

Where is it?

The treasure.

You think I took it?

Is that it?

I am waiting for your answer.

Since you ask, I will answer.

I have no idea.

Even if I did take it, I wouldn't hand over money...

... for it to be used on killing people.

It's tainted. I'm glad it's gone.

You have my answer.

Lady Ki.

You win.

It's rare.

There are times that we can do nothing even when we know the truth.

Like now.

I was your teacher, but you beat me.

I never wanted to compete against you.

One final word.

I won't be fooled twice.

I will be watching for how that money is used.

If it threatens our clan...

...you will have to deal with me.

A clan...

...is not more important than a people.

I hate to see a great man like you...

...enslaved to a family name.

Your Worship, the gold his here.

You made it.

We should get inside.

Your Worship, the Emperor.

Nyang.

Your Majesty.

What's all this?

Items for my pavilion.

Let's have a look.

I'm curious to know what you bought.

It's nothing.

Don't be shy.

My Liege.

Are you saying I shouldn't look?

Not at all.

Stand aside.

What is it?

Get it out of here.

Right. Off you go.