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Kill them!

And kill his spy, Lady Ki!

Lady Ki was in on it!

Kill Lady Ki!

Kill Lady Ki?

Why would they say that?

They think she was in on it with Wang Yu.

No.

It can't be.

Perhaps, but their mood is quite disturbing.

Someone is manipulating the crowd.

The Dowager, the regent.

It shows what they are after now.

Meaning you, Your Worship?

No question.

If it comes to it, who will stand with me?

The Three Offices, the treasury, internal affairs.

The privy council, the city guard.

And a number of lesser officials.

Now we shall see just how much power I've amassed.

Your Worship.

I realize it's not time yet.

But if they unsheathe their claws, I won't stand idly by.

Swords must be drawn.

Sword?

Lady Ki is in danger.

Then...?

To save Lady Ki, Wang Yu...

...must die.

We must save Wang Yu.

To save me. And little Ayu.

The king of Koryo has arrived.

You trampled my dreams.

Taking your throne isn't nearly enough.

So...

You have to die.

My Liege.

You'll have to kill us.

Stand down.

Fine. You'll all die.

My Liege, we can't kill him just yet.

Don't interfere.

My Liege.

I said don't interfere.

Please, My Liege.

Tal Tal is right.

It's not time to kill him.

Your Majesty.

He wasn't working alone.

We'll find his accomplices and execute them together.

Is that supposed to mean me?

Lady Ki.

Don't blame me.

It's not me, it's our people.

My Liege, since I am a suspect,

reserve judgment on Wang Yu till you have all the fact.

My Liege.

I said don't interfere.

Or are you deaf?

Wang Yu is innocent.

Innocent?

Just as I am.

Someone is using Wang Yu and I to drive...

Enough!

Do not defend him to me.

Then who will clear my name?

Why do you have to prove it in the first place?

How do you mean?

I can't stand you and Wang Yu being discussed all the time.

Are you accusing me?

I'll deal with this myself then.

Don't go.

Nyang. Don't go.

Nyang...

My Liege.

Wine. I need wine.

You said no more...

Get it.

My Liege.

Wang Yu is safe for now.

Do you have a plan?

I'll need your help.

Wait for my word.

Promise me one thing.

No more wine.

Clear this away.

My Liege.

Nyang.

Regent, Wang Yu had nothing to do with it.

Silence.

I'll keep it short. Name your accomplices.

Let's see your evidence that I was selling sulfur to the enemy.

We've blockaded your land and sea lanes.

You must be working with a Yuan trader.

You couldn't pull this off alone.

Who helped you?

It's hard to have help with something you didn't do.

Wang Yu, my dreams of conquest failed thanks to you.

Don't test me on this.

We'll put him on the rack. See to it.

Yes, sir.

Regent.

I want a word with him.

Give us a minute.

Bayan's war was a fool's errand.

It would have failed with or without your interference.

You have a country to run.

What wouldn't you do to ensure its solvency?

I understand that.

What is it you want?

We can pardon you, but not your accomplices.

Cooperate and you may even keep your throne.

Cooperate how?

Name Lady Ki.

Let her take all the blame.

That is the only way to save your life and keep your throne.

What is she to you anyway?

Work with me.

I'm offering you a deal.

Not a deal. A con.

You mistake me.

I must decline.

People are all the same.

Who among us doesn't fear death?

My deal doesn't sound good now, but that will change.

I'll be waiting.

You were right. It was them.

At least they don't have proof yet.

As you know, the Dowager and Bayan are trying to get rid of me.

Now I must call upon you.

Your Worship, we've discussed it.

We cannot help you.

Why not?

Protecting Wang Yu puts us all at risk.

If you denounce him...

To denounce him is to denounce me.

You mean to betray me?

Not at all.

I know a secret. A big one.

A secret?

The young prince for whom the Dowager fights...

...is not the Emperor's son.

Tanisiri brought him in from the outside.

I have a witness.

And proof.

You have made a lot of money off of me.

With its attendant status.

Why did I do all this?

To ensure your loyalty to Ayu when he ascends the throne.

Now I need that strength.

This is not a request.

It is an order.

Feel free to step forward if I have failed to make myself clear.

I will send you home.

We are yours to command, Your Worship.

Sire.

Give us a name.

I have nothing more to say.

Another stone.

Take us instead.

He did nothing wrong.

One more stone and you will never walk again.

He'll never break.

Watch closely.

He will never see, speak or hear again.

Unless you tell me.

Who helped him?

Anyone, tell us who you want.

Ki!

Tell the Emperor it was Lady Ki and your king will be fine.

Not another word.

Sire.

Sire.

That's that then.

Your tongue. Then your eyes and ears.

Is that a warrior's way?

False evidence?

False confessions?

For my liege, for my country...

there is nothing I won't do.

As you will see.

Sire.

Sir, trouble.

In the main hall.

Trouble?

My Liege.

The Koryo ledger is a fake.

Clear Wang Yu of all charges.

Free him, Your Majesty.

Free him.

Explain yourselves.

My Liege, Minister Kim Sunjo falsified the ledger.

Why would he do that?

Why?

We'll have to ask him.

Only he knows his reasons.

Send for him immediately.

Send for Kim Sunjo.

Send for him.

Have Kim Sunjo brought from Koryo.

My Liege.

Wang Yu will remain in custody until Kim Sunjo arrives.

Not a grain of rice, a drop of water, without my express orders.

My Liege.

My patience is at an end.

Not another word.

The Three Offices and the key chancellors are with Lady Ki.

How did it come to this?

Not just the chancellors.

A number of military officials are requesting Wang Yu's release.

Lady Ki is powerful indeed.

Did you expect this?

I'm as surprised as you.

What about Kim Sunjo?

He's my man.

And Lady Ki has men at court and in the military.

We can't afford to have him brought here.

Judging from recent events, he'll betray Bayan.

Then I'll silence him.

Have our men take care of it.

Yes, sir.

Lady Ki is more and more terrifying.

At this rate she may end up running the entire country.

Tell me.

How did you do it?

I funded their positions.

With what money?

With funds provided by Wang Yu.

What?

I did it to build Ayu's power base.

I name the crown prince.

I feared he would be thought less of for his Koryo blood.

You went to war so Ayu could be proud of you.

As I must protect our son from those who mean him harm.

Try to understand.

I had my reasons.

A mother's reasons.

Get out.

Leave me.

My Liege.

You... didn't trust me.

Get out.

Kolta, you there?

Wine.

My Liege.

I haven't seen him so displeased with you.

Your Worship.

I fear this may cost you his favor.

They may well die before Kim Sunjo gets here.

Arrange with the turnkey to get them food and water.

Your Worship.

I have to see Yon Feisu.

I'll see to it.

Kim Sunjo has to arrive safely if Wang Yu is to survive.

He won't cooperate with us.

He may if you do as I say.

Make way. His lordship Kim Sunjo.

Make way.

His lordship Kim Sunjo.

Make way.

Sir. Stay with us.

My lord.

You're sure he's dead?

The arrow was poisoned.

My lord.

Bayan sent them?

Those were Bayan's two best men.

But why would he?

Come to Daidu and ask him yourself.

And Lady Ki swears to spare me?

You'd be in hell right now if not for her.

[Daidu - Capital of Yuan]

You've been through so much because of me.

Your safety is all that concerns us.

Hang on, Sire. Once Kim Sunjo is here...

Give them water.

Your Highness.

I said water.

Thank you.

Don't thank me. I want you alive.

After Lady Ki is exposed. Then you can die.

Is that the Dowager talking?

You can't cover the sky with your palm.

If you want revenge for your mother,

you'll have to kill the Emperor, the Dowager, Bayan, the entire court.

We should go.

What does he mean?

Don't be taken in by him.

She didn't die just because of me or Lady Ki.

Everyone around you...

Silence!

Lord Zhang, escort the young prince.

Your Majesty.

Go on now.

If you please.

Kim Sunjo won't be coming.

I offered you your life.

So much for that.

Welcome, Bayan.

My Liege, Kim Sunjo is dead.

There is no reason to keep Wang Yu alive.

Execute him.

My subjects should see him die.

Outside the palace.

My Liege.

Take them.

Sir.

Where are you going?

The Emperor wants them executed in the public square.

With Kim Sunjo dead,

there's no reason to keep them alive.

No news from Yon Feisu?

It's not too late if we can get word to them.

We have to go.

A public execution?

Yes. The Emperor will be there.

This is our chance. Incite the rabble like the sheep they are.

What...?

The Emperor must respond to his subjects' wishes.

Quite so.

Lady Ki was in on it! Kill her!

Everyone from Koryo!

Kill 'em!

Lady Ki provided us food!

Lady Ki saved us!

Hail Lady Ki!

Hail! Hail!

How did they know about the disaster relief?

I have no idea.

Spread the word about the food.

Kill them! Kill them!

I don't see Lady Ki or Feisu.

Kill them.

My Liege.

Start with me.

I'm next. Kill me.

What are you doing?

Give you as much time as possible.

Never give up hope, never stop fighting.

Bang!

How dare you?

Off with his head then.

Kim Sunjo has arrived.

Did you say he's dead?

Koryo Minister Kim Sunjo at Your Imperial Majesty's service.

This is a secret letter between Kim Sunjo and Bayan.

In it he is ordered to falsify the ledger.

See?

You can't kill me.

Because Nyang is MINE.

Shut up.

My Liege.

Son.

You're nothing without her.

An incompetent, pathetic fool.

Wang Yu. Shut up.

Kill me. Go ahead and try!

I'll tear you limb from limb. Wang Yu!

Has he been drinking?

Yes, Your Worship.

Pull yourself together.

What are you doing?

Wang Yu, Wang Yu!

Escort the Emperor. Now.

Please, My Liege.

Wang Yu!

You awake?

How could you?

I have honored you above all others.

How could you do this to me?

I am not unaware of your deepest desire.

Don't you want Wang Yu dead?

You did this for me?

I failed to ease your suffering.

Do not forgive me.

To what do I owe such loyalty?

I chose the warrior's way when I entered the late Emperor's service.

I failed to protect him, a failure that haunts me still.

I will not let that happen again.

If that's true, you'll accept any punishment I deem necessary?

Yes, My Liege. I am ready.

Lord Zhang.

The deposed king Wang Yu,

has consistently shown contempt for this throne.

He refused this rightful liege lord's demands...

for concubines, tribute and soldiers.

We hereby banish him to Liaoyang province.

Anything to say?

Bayan lied and committed fraud to have me killed.

If I must be banished, then surely...

he must also face justice.

Regent, approach.

Kolta.

Hear your emperor.

All documents must bear the imperial seal and this court seal.

In time of emergency, the court seal may be used alone.

Who shall hold the court seal?

Bayan.

The seal is yours.

My Liege.

You cannot be executed, save for the crime of treason.

No one is higher in all the land, save for the throne itself.

As of today...

...we are one.

My life is yours to command.

Banished again?

You'll be released tomorrow.

Return to Koryo.

We'll follow you.

We're staying.

The Emperor bestowed enormous power on Bayan.

I'm concerned for your safety.

I am sorry. This is all my fault.

Not it is not.

You were taken in an effort to have me removed.

As my influence grows I'll see that you will return.

Try to hold on till then.

I am the one that's sorry.

How so?

Then it's true, you did sell the sulfur?

Well? Did you conspire with the enemy?

We couldn't afford for Yuan to win.

Have you forgotten I am a lady of Yuan?

We are no longer allies.

I have spoken.

Your Worship.

Which country can we call our own?

Koryo?

Yuan?

Dokman said the same.

We are people without a country.

We have only ourselves.

A tragic tale.

No country of our own.

Only ourselves.

Yes, sir?

You will escort Wang Yu into exile.

Yes, sir.

Meet me at Mt. Yongsu.

Why Yongsu...

I'll kill Wang Yu myself.

Uncle.

We couldn't prove it, but I know he did it.

Is this the Emperor's wish?

I'll inform him after it's done.

Not a word to anyone.

But without a decree...

Relax.

It's what he wants, deep inside.

Sire.

He's bound to pass this way.

Perfect for an ambush.

Sir.

Wang Yu is coming.

Hide.

Sir. Bayan is here.

What? Bayan?

Yes. He got here earlier.

Wang Yu and Bayan.

All your wishes have come true.

Not just those two.

After I kill Ki, then I'll be happy.

Where are they?

Open up.

Come on.

A sword.

Collaboration is bad enough.

But your worst crime is betrayal.

I'll give you a warrior's death.

Draw your weapon.

To the death. Let no man interfere.

Bayan's trying to kill Wang Yu.

Wang Yu, you do not disappoint.

To the death. It's the least I can do.

Uncle.

I'm fine.

Who are they?

Kill them all.

I'll deal with them. Get out of here.

Help him.

Hold them till the regent is safe.

What's going on?

You know who's on the road.

Take the ravine.

Where's Wang Yu's body?

He rolled down that way.

Find it.

Why bother?

He was shot and stabbed.

Bayan's men may be back any minute.

Follow me.

He's mad for vengeance.

I saw him fall.

Wait. A body.

Sire.

He's still alive.

Over there.

Kill them.

We'll hold them off. Get him out of here.

Take care of them. The rest with me.

Sir.

Sire.

Sire, Sire.

Here. Keep searching.

I'll draw them off while you keep him safe.

Hey, sleazebags! I'm Jombak the Joker! Come take your beatin'!

Stay with us.

Open your eyes.

It's Feisu.

Don't die. You can't.

Open your eyes.

Open your eyes!

My Liege, if I may?

Sure, why not.

My Liege, why did you send for us?

What's so strange about calling for my ladies?

Drink. Tonight I need it.

Lady Ki, welcome.

Have you forgotten your promise?

Wine...

You. Go away.

My Liege, isn't today meant for all the ladies of the Inner Court?

Lady Ki...

You dare disobey me?

Come when I send for you. And not a moment before.

As you command.

I want to be alone.

Leave me.

You were to deliver Wang Yu into exile.

But you're hurt.

Did something happen to Wang Yu?

Tell me. What happened?

Wang Yu...

...is dead.

Wang Yu is dead?

Who did it?

I asked you who killed him!

[Next on Empress Ki]

Think of the young prince.

Cry for me. I have no right.

Your Majesty.

This is not your chance to be crown prince.

I wish you had never been born.

Move!

Pine for ME! Beg for MY favors!

No more smug looks. It's over when I say.