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Get it for FREE @ withs2.com 3 00:01:28,829 --> 00:01:31,048 ~ Episode 40 ~ 4 00:01:58,012 --> 00:02:00,804 The truth is much too cumbersome a prospect for our people, 5 00:02:00,900 --> 00:02:02,518 hope is beyond their capacity, 6 00:02:02,631 --> 00:02:04,043 dialogue is too vexatious for their feeble minds, 7 00:02:04,133 --> 00:02:06,542 and any freedom given will lead them to hesitate. 8 00:02:37,806 --> 00:02:39,393 Your Highness. 9 00:02:41,522 --> 00:02:42,754 Yes. 10 00:02:43,428 --> 00:02:44,897 Have faith. 11 00:02:46,497 --> 00:02:48,060 In what? 12 00:02:48,765 --> 00:02:51,013 You must have confidence... 13 00:02:51,823 --> 00:02:53,956 in what you believe to be right. 14 00:02:55,402 --> 00:02:57,089 You must believe, 15 00:02:57,883 --> 00:02:59,937 to endure this arduous journey. 16 00:03:01,841 --> 00:03:03,543 You must believe, 17 00:03:04,832 --> 00:03:07,166 to continue walking along this path. 18 00:03:11,728 --> 00:03:13,728 Will that suffice? 19 00:03:15,437 --> 00:03:17,401 You must believe. 20 00:03:19,904 --> 00:03:21,853 Is this the righteous path? 21 00:03:22,543 --> 00:03:24,906 You must believe it will be. 22 00:03:26,285 --> 00:03:28,233 You must believe in yourself, 23 00:03:29,463 --> 00:03:32,086 and find all the answers on your own. 24 00:03:35,682 --> 00:03:39,870 Right... I will have to. 25 00:03:40,979 --> 00:03:43,358 On my own, by myself. 26 00:03:46,358 --> 00:03:48,664 All by myself... 27 00:04:21,500 --> 00:04:25,984 My aunt is quite the specimen?! 28 00:04:27,783 --> 00:04:31,801 She gibbeted the village chief's pate, and is making her return. 29 00:04:31,981 --> 00:04:33,585 Deokman, firsthand?! 30 00:04:33,735 --> 00:04:34,629 Yes. 31 00:04:34,719 --> 00:04:38,287 She also promised to lower interests. 32 00:04:42,454 --> 00:04:43,635 Ahh! 33 00:04:43,731 --> 00:04:46,370 Your words left a deep impression. 34 00:04:47,723 --> 00:04:52,775 "Punishment like a raging storm, and prudence in rewarding." 35 00:04:55,524 --> 00:05:00,285 And I do concur about not leaving any ominous precedent. 36 00:05:00,379 --> 00:05:07,237 Hence... I plan not to leave any such precedent. 37 00:05:10,534 --> 00:05:13,675 It must be hard for her to cope with all this. 38 00:05:14,961 --> 00:05:19,383 I recall the Maunryeong Battle during King Jinheung's reign. 39 00:05:19,982 --> 00:05:20,847 Yes. 40 00:05:20,953 --> 00:05:25,477 Trailed by Goguryeo forces, Your Highness and I kept retreating. 41 00:05:25,585 --> 00:05:27,856 We joined the campaign with three thousand troops, 42 00:05:27,961 --> 00:05:30,861 but only two hundred odd men made it back alive. 43 00:05:30,966 --> 00:05:33,199 It was also my first experience in battle. 44 00:05:33,372 --> 00:05:36,041 But you were remarkable, despite being a woman. 45 00:05:36,268 --> 00:05:37,955 Is not everyone aware of your feats? 46 00:05:38,112 --> 00:05:41,424 Deserters and troops breaking rank were increasing by the day, 47 00:05:41,559 --> 00:05:46,040 and this one day, I captured seven deserters on the run. 48 00:05:46,430 --> 00:05:49,518 Amongst the deserters was a trainee... 49 00:05:49,593 --> 00:05:51,433 who once rescued me from demise. 50 00:05:52,906 --> 00:05:56,471 The betrayal I felt seeing him desert... 51 00:05:56,625 --> 00:06:00,118 The dilemma of having to slay the man who brought me salvation... 52 00:06:00,603 --> 00:06:05,005 After beheading those poor seven souls, 53 00:06:05,185 --> 00:06:07,627 I abandoned myself in desperate weeping. 54 00:06:08,976 --> 00:06:12,791 I had never even trembled, while slaying countless foes. 55 00:06:12,911 --> 00:06:16,033 But my hands so fervently shivered, I could no longer hold my sword. 56 00:06:16,131 --> 00:06:18,968 It is only natural, for a commander in battle. 57 00:06:19,075 --> 00:06:21,139 It certainly must have been because it was your first experience. 58 00:06:21,319 --> 00:06:23,628 Yes. However... 59 00:06:25,666 --> 00:06:27,874 Not long after, one day, 60 00:06:29,223 --> 00:06:31,652 the shivering suddenly stopped, 61 00:06:32,386 --> 00:06:34,890 and I finally realized how much I had changed. 62 00:06:35,085 --> 00:06:36,505 I... 63 00:06:37,404 --> 00:06:39,653 felt like another person. 64 00:06:44,180 --> 00:06:46,190 Will Deokman... 65 00:06:47,000 --> 00:06:49,038 face the same change? 66 00:07:02,966 --> 00:07:04,690 Spare our lives... 67 00:07:04,840 --> 00:07:06,194 Spare us, Your Highness! 68 00:07:06,269 --> 00:07:09,025 If you could only spare us, we will never do it again! 69 00:07:09,138 --> 00:07:11,948 Spare our lives, Your Highness! 70 00:07:14,486 --> 00:07:15,959 Your Highness. 71 00:07:24,639 --> 00:07:28,304 Your Highness? 72 00:07:29,488 --> 00:07:31,457 You're here? 73 00:07:37,215 --> 00:07:40,468 You need not act like Mishil. 74 00:07:42,387 --> 00:07:47,556 Even without slaying people or her quarrelsome frowning, 75 00:07:47,668 --> 00:07:49,767 you will still look strong. 76 00:07:51,409 --> 00:07:53,875 I must have acted in haste. 77 00:07:54,295 --> 00:07:56,845 I made a much too impatient decision. 78 00:07:57,137 --> 00:08:02,639 Those people never witnessed otherwise, so it was natural. 79 00:08:03,505 --> 00:08:07,573 Reclaiming barren land and gaining ownership, 80 00:08:07,682 --> 00:08:10,753 along with the chance of passing it down to their children. 81 00:08:11,497 --> 00:08:13,826 They still would not understand that. 82 00:08:14,819 --> 00:08:16,375 At least with me, 83 00:08:17,253 --> 00:08:20,017 you can be yourself. 84 00:08:21,897 --> 00:08:25,739 Only then my heart will throb. 85 00:08:30,630 --> 00:08:34,678 You will win over our people's hearts as well, Your Highness. 86 00:08:36,970 --> 00:08:42,401 You will make their hearts throb, and they will understand your vision. 87 00:08:44,140 --> 00:08:46,209 Then, they will change. 88 00:08:50,635 --> 00:08:53,816 Then... who knows? 89 00:08:54,098 --> 00:08:56,155 I might change as well. 90 00:08:58,787 --> 00:09:00,900 I am grateful, Bidam. 91 00:09:17,191 --> 00:09:20,656 Suddenly, last night his lips shriveled, 92 00:09:20,775 --> 00:09:23,276 and he suffered from palpitation. 93 00:09:24,613 --> 00:09:28,834 That is nothing you should be concerned about. 94 00:09:28,971 --> 00:09:30,878 It is all right. 95 00:09:32,028 --> 00:09:36,445 Be honest with me, and tell me what you found. 96 00:09:36,640 --> 00:09:38,100 Sire... 97 00:09:38,267 --> 00:09:40,541 Pardon my insolence, 98 00:09:40,665 --> 00:09:44,097 but the lack of harmony in your pulse... 99 00:09:44,211 --> 00:09:48,279 suggests the possibility of a cardiac malady. 100 00:09:50,997 --> 00:09:54,041 But, as the symptoms are still not severe, 101 00:09:54,146 --> 00:09:55,767 never you worry. 102 00:09:55,877 --> 00:10:01,053 I will serve you infusions with snake's beard, raw rehmannia and other herbs. 103 00:10:09,003 --> 00:10:12,196 I asked to see you regarding the Angang Fortress matter. 104 00:10:12,681 --> 00:10:13,617 Yes. 105 00:10:14,235 --> 00:10:18,459 No matter how occupied, I would like you to supervise this firsthand, 106 00:10:18,774 --> 00:10:22,482 to choose all the Hwarang and trainees who will be stationed there, 107 00:10:22,942 --> 00:10:27,440 and to allow me to send someone there to occasionally observe the situation. 108 00:10:28,368 --> 00:10:29,687 Yes. 109 00:10:34,626 --> 00:10:36,635 Are you all right? 110 00:10:42,067 --> 00:10:43,370 Why would I not be? 111 00:10:43,475 --> 00:10:45,575 You must be. 112 00:10:46,502 --> 00:10:49,966 Providence seems to have blessed me. 113 00:10:52,497 --> 00:10:55,872 I have someone like you by my side, to constantly impel me, 114 00:10:55,977 --> 00:10:58,813 someone always bringing me solace, like Bidam Rang. 115 00:11:00,822 --> 00:11:03,880 Someone to protect me at all times, like Alcheon Rang. 116 00:11:04,464 --> 00:11:07,343 Why would I ever let dread afflict me? 117 00:11:14,219 --> 00:11:15,166 Your Highness. 118 00:11:15,275 --> 00:11:17,952 May you swiftly head to Ingang Palace. 119 00:11:25,275 --> 00:11:26,833 Sire. 120 00:11:27,029 --> 00:11:29,322 How are you feeling now? 121 00:11:30,037 --> 00:11:32,654 Not as well as I would like to. 122 00:11:34,543 --> 00:11:36,237 Therefore... 123 00:11:37,841 --> 00:11:42,660 It would be wise to hasten with Deokman's royal nuptials. 124 00:11:43,665 --> 00:11:45,013 Sire! 125 00:11:45,569 --> 00:11:50,922 We must hasten with her conjugal ties, and elect an heir. 126 00:11:51,544 --> 00:11:56,371 Do you mean electing a royal son-in-law as your successor? 127 00:11:56,866 --> 00:12:00,483 As I could not gain a crown prince, 128 00:12:00,594 --> 00:12:05,756 am I not forced to proclaim the princess's spouse as my successor? 129 00:12:07,180 --> 00:12:13,958 Hence, you two shall look for a suitable candidate. 130 00:12:14,123 --> 00:12:18,755 I shall deliberate on the matter with all the courtiers in due time. 131 00:12:19,250 --> 00:12:22,405 - Yes, Sire. - Yes, Sire. 132 00:12:22,613 --> 00:12:25,026 Her Highness seeks audience. 133 00:12:29,584 --> 00:12:30,717 Sire. 134 00:12:30,829 --> 00:12:32,914 Is there any improvement? 135 00:12:35,459 --> 00:12:39,345 Lamentably, such is not the case. 136 00:12:40,965 --> 00:12:44,977 I will not be able to preside over deliberation for the next few days. 137 00:12:46,970 --> 00:12:48,831 Deokman... 138 00:12:51,935 --> 00:12:55,518 I will have to hasten with your royal nuptials. 139 00:12:58,472 --> 00:13:01,770 Should I not proclaim your spouse as my successor, 140 00:13:01,935 --> 00:13:04,946 and accord stability to the throne? 141 00:13:05,098 --> 00:13:10,282 Yes... His Majesty is deeply concerned. 142 00:13:11,169 --> 00:13:14,655 Is there anyone you would like to mention? 143 00:13:19,813 --> 00:13:22,521 Should His Majesty's ailments further worsen, 144 00:13:23,001 --> 00:13:25,491 deliberation over his successor will begin. 145 00:13:26,074 --> 00:13:27,468 Then, 146 00:13:27,831 --> 00:13:29,792 Her Highness... just as planned?! 147 00:13:29,938 --> 00:13:31,767 I suppose so. 148 00:13:32,711 --> 00:13:34,525 At last, it has started. 149 00:13:34,759 --> 00:13:37,443 Would not Mishil make her move as well? 150 00:13:38,093 --> 00:13:42,290 Is Lord Chunchu still frequenting Lord Misaeng? 151 00:13:43,549 --> 00:13:45,181 It indeed seems so. 152 00:13:45,273 --> 00:13:49,032 Fortunately, Bidam seems to have gained control over him, 153 00:13:49,605 --> 00:13:52,269 but he is definitely still frequenting Lord Misaeng. 154 00:14:11,636 --> 00:14:12,697 Seven! 155 00:14:13,016 --> 00:14:14,747 Again with that seven. 156 00:14:15,910 --> 00:14:18,848 Try to bet on this, it will go well. 157 00:14:21,396 --> 00:14:23,056 The bottle, a woman's embrace, 158 00:14:23,181 --> 00:14:24,805 and, finally, gambling. 159 00:14:24,941 --> 00:14:26,893 What could they have in common? 160 00:14:27,191 --> 00:14:31,507 Are you not well abreast of all three? 161 00:14:35,846 --> 00:14:37,096 My gratitude... 162 00:14:37,221 --> 00:14:39,843 Their common trait must be the ease with which... 163 00:14:39,968 --> 00:14:41,703 one can fall for their allure. 164 00:14:43,185 --> 00:14:45,005 Yes, that is correct. 165 00:14:45,613 --> 00:14:49,061 And once captured by their allure, escaping is most arduous. 166 00:14:52,529 --> 00:14:53,819 Twelve! 167 00:14:54,940 --> 00:14:58,523 He is going well, Lord Chunchu. 168 00:14:58,703 --> 00:15:00,532 It is your night. 169 00:15:00,652 --> 00:15:06,496 Will you try something else which is alluring but not so arduous to abandon? 170 00:15:07,606 --> 00:15:11,922 Would anything pleasant offer you a swift escape?! 171 00:15:12,976 --> 00:15:15,167 One thing would. 172 00:15:17,608 --> 00:15:19,332 Conjugal ties. 173 00:15:21,401 --> 00:15:22,776 Conjugal... ties?! 174 00:15:22,866 --> 00:15:26,988 Marriage at first has the allure of sweet honey. 175 00:15:27,408 --> 00:15:29,297 Its charms could never compare... 176 00:15:29,402 --> 00:15:31,920 with hollow gasconades in the company of paltry slatterns. 177 00:15:32,310 --> 00:15:35,987 And if you add a child to the equation, 178 00:15:36,587 --> 00:15:39,630 then you will feel like flying in the sky. 179 00:15:40,137 --> 00:15:41,309 But... 180 00:15:42,773 --> 00:15:44,718 Will escaping from these charms... 181 00:15:45,273 --> 00:15:46,257 prove easy? 182 00:15:46,362 --> 00:15:47,611 Yes. 183 00:15:48,406 --> 00:15:51,010 Spend a year or two that way... 184 00:15:51,329 --> 00:15:53,550 and suddenly, the charm is all lost. 185 00:15:54,269 --> 00:15:55,918 It is quite peculiar. 186 00:15:56,271 --> 00:16:02,035 So is that the reason you fell for that allure over twenty times? 187 00:16:02,829 --> 00:16:05,331 Yes! I sure did. 188 00:16:05,425 --> 00:16:07,343 Indeed I did. 189 00:16:09,780 --> 00:16:11,204 So... 190 00:16:13,395 --> 00:16:16,558 Will you experience that allure yourself? 191 00:16:21,799 --> 00:16:23,626 In four days, 192 00:16:23,858 --> 00:16:27,194 we shall open deliberation on Deokman's nuptials. 193 00:16:27,572 --> 00:16:30,102 Arrange everything necessary. 194 00:16:30,342 --> 00:16:32,066 Yes, Sire. 195 00:16:32,351 --> 00:16:34,394 I shall announce to all nobility that... 196 00:16:34,529 --> 00:16:37,587 everyone will have a chance to become my successor. 197 00:16:37,737 --> 00:16:41,319 Manifold nobles will be notified of the opportunity... 198 00:16:41,454 --> 00:16:43,925 their sons will have to become your successor. 199 00:16:44,119 --> 00:16:48,756 Then, even nobles on Mishil's side will be swayed. 200 00:16:48,928 --> 00:16:50,580 Indeed. 201 00:16:52,064 --> 00:16:55,366 We shall alert everyone officially, 202 00:16:56,056 --> 00:16:59,429 so arrange a selection council to choose candidates. 203 00:16:59,668 --> 00:17:01,692 Yes. Sire. 204 00:17:07,432 --> 00:17:09,441 Your Highness... 205 00:17:11,060 --> 00:17:12,217 What is it? 206 00:17:12,589 --> 00:17:15,889 It is something you must do. 207 00:17:16,803 --> 00:17:20,971 Is there anyone you are interested in? 208 00:17:29,143 --> 00:17:32,079 Is anything the matter? 209 00:17:32,319 --> 00:17:33,873 Ahh... yes... 210 00:17:34,128 --> 00:17:36,271 My hands are trembling. 211 00:17:37,181 --> 00:17:38,799 Your hands?! 212 00:17:44,228 --> 00:17:45,854 Does it happen frequently? 213 00:17:46,799 --> 00:17:48,193 No. 214 00:17:51,416 --> 00:17:53,183 No?! 215 00:17:54,305 --> 00:17:56,136 I told you it doesn't. 216 00:17:57,727 --> 00:17:59,447 They are trembling now. 217 00:17:59,567 --> 00:18:01,725 Have you shown this to the physician? 218 00:18:01,845 --> 00:18:04,540 Did you hold the sword for too long? 219 00:18:04,653 --> 00:18:06,914 You should have let Yushin or Alcheon Rang do that, 220 00:18:07,019 --> 00:18:08,847 why do it yourself... 221 00:18:13,854 --> 00:18:16,724 Why are you smiling? 222 00:18:17,413 --> 00:18:20,065 You finally act like the Bidam I know. 223 00:18:23,320 --> 00:18:24,793 I... 224 00:18:27,746 --> 00:18:31,434 I have heard of the deliberation regarding your nuptials. 225 00:18:34,027 --> 00:18:35,553 Yes. 226 00:18:35,667 --> 00:18:38,066 By now, it must have begun. 227 00:18:38,981 --> 00:18:41,484 Tension will fill the air once again. 228 00:18:42,608 --> 00:18:47,333 You will continue as planned, right? 229 00:18:47,797 --> 00:18:49,330 Of course. 230 00:18:49,716 --> 00:18:52,837 There will be no nuptials. 231 00:18:52,945 --> 00:18:54,273 And... 232 00:18:54,783 --> 00:18:56,879 it is only the beginning. 233 00:19:06,269 --> 00:19:08,713 So, your hands... 234 00:19:09,185 --> 00:19:10,857 I'm fine. 235 00:19:11,067 --> 00:19:13,180 Do not let things get worse. 236 00:19:13,390 --> 00:19:19,443 Know how much Yushin and Alcheon Rang are worried? 237 00:19:19,772 --> 00:19:21,791 I said I'm fine. 238 00:19:23,055 --> 00:19:26,786 I had the chance to gain some experience on the matter, 239 00:19:26,861 --> 00:19:29,304 may I try with some acupuncture? 240 00:19:29,409 --> 00:19:31,463 I am all right! 241 00:19:35,518 --> 00:19:39,262 In four days, His Majesty will preside over a royal council meeting. 242 00:19:39,386 --> 00:19:42,793 The subject will undoubtedly be the royal nuptials. 243 00:19:42,911 --> 00:19:44,565 They might call it a deliberation, 244 00:19:44,666 --> 00:19:48,414 but would they not follow Her Highness's wishes? 245 00:19:48,594 --> 00:19:51,502 Yes, Yushin Rang already married, 246 00:19:51,622 --> 00:19:55,312 so would not Alcheon Rang be the most likely candidate? 247 00:19:55,477 --> 00:19:57,276 There is a possibility. 248 00:19:57,486 --> 00:19:59,829 Alcheon Rang comes from a provincial clan of little relevance, 249 00:19:59,955 --> 00:20:01,684 so should he even become successor, 250 00:20:01,788 --> 00:20:03,535 he would not pose any threat to us. 251 00:20:04,253 --> 00:20:06,819 I already took care of that. 252 00:20:07,041 --> 00:20:08,107 Yes. 253 00:20:08,525 --> 00:20:12,145 Alcheon Rang's father, Lord Hyugon, has a predilection for the arts, 254 00:20:12,310 --> 00:20:15,578 so find a suitable work, and meet him. 255 00:20:15,754 --> 00:20:17,283 Yes... I will. 256 00:20:17,390 --> 00:20:19,250 I will arrange it right away. 257 00:20:19,358 --> 00:20:23,080 Keep your eyes on Yushin and Chunchu as well. 258 00:20:23,224 --> 00:20:24,954 - Yes. - Yes... 259 00:20:37,082 --> 00:20:38,641 Your Highness. 260 00:20:40,560 --> 00:20:41,699 Yes? 261 00:20:43,111 --> 00:20:44,784 Is there anything you wish to tell me? 262 00:20:44,882 --> 00:20:46,769 It's about Bidam. 263 00:20:47,128 --> 00:20:50,531 Seems like his relationship with Princess Deokman is quite intimate. 264 00:20:51,583 --> 00:20:53,621 What are you talking about? 265 00:20:53,950 --> 00:20:58,199 Would Bidam have any chance of becoming her spouse? 266 00:20:58,316 --> 00:21:00,912 - Lord Seolwon! - Your Highness! 267 00:21:01,089 --> 00:21:03,034 Is he not your son? 268 00:21:03,159 --> 00:21:05,755 And in truth, he's of true bone. 269 00:21:07,267 --> 00:21:09,923 We must be open to all possibilities. 270 00:21:10,028 --> 00:21:13,859 - To whatever will benefit... - He is but an abandoned son. 271 00:21:16,738 --> 00:21:18,507 Using him only now... 272 00:21:20,096 --> 00:21:22,075 I shall not. 273 00:21:38,661 --> 00:21:40,651 How have you been? 274 00:21:43,565 --> 00:21:44,554 Have a seat. 275 00:21:44,842 --> 00:21:46,113 So... 276 00:21:48,682 --> 00:21:50,383 How have you been? 277 00:21:50,480 --> 00:21:52,089 I hear you were suffering from ailments, 278 00:21:52,164 --> 00:21:53,506 is anything the matter? 279 00:21:53,610 --> 00:21:55,327 Is anything wrong? 280 00:21:55,687 --> 00:21:57,979 Actually... 281 00:21:55,837 --> 00:21:59,449 {\a6}~ Yeongmo ~ (Hajong's daughter, Yushin's wife) 282 00:21:58,130 --> 00:22:00,229 I am parturient. 283 00:22:03,659 --> 00:22:05,848 Ahh... Is that so? 284 00:22:06,702 --> 00:22:08,711 You will give birth to a child?! 285 00:22:08,918 --> 00:22:12,564 Then... I will become a grandfather?! 286 00:22:13,412 --> 00:22:16,380 Is there any greater joy in life? 287 00:22:18,197 --> 00:22:21,163 Providence is blessing me repeatedly! 288 00:22:22,146 --> 00:22:23,475 Blessing you repeatedly?! 289 00:22:23,595 --> 00:22:27,283 Ahh... In addition to your post as Pungwolju, 290 00:22:27,433 --> 00:22:29,779 you have also been assigned to the Board of Military Affairs. 291 00:22:31,885 --> 00:22:33,616 Have faith in me. 292 00:22:33,796 --> 00:22:36,418 Let us enjoy an even greater harmony. 293 00:22:36,514 --> 00:22:37,790 Uh?! 294 00:22:38,880 --> 00:22:40,881 Parturient?! 295 00:22:41,991 --> 00:22:44,407 Aigoo... My Yeongmo... 296 00:22:48,306 --> 00:22:51,443 Don't let your simper reach those ears! 297 00:22:54,606 --> 00:22:56,271 What happened? 298 00:22:56,406 --> 00:22:59,411 You needn't worry about Yushin. 299 00:23:01,008 --> 00:23:03,776 Yeongmo is parturient! 300 00:23:05,495 --> 00:23:06,994 Really? 301 00:23:07,699 --> 00:23:12,616 He is much more "adept" than I could ever imagine. 302 00:23:15,507 --> 00:23:18,065 Then, Yushin shall no longer pose any problems. 303 00:23:19,009 --> 00:23:20,779 How about Lord Chunchu? 304 00:23:20,886 --> 00:23:23,282 He is constantly spending time with Boryang. 305 00:23:23,462 --> 00:23:26,733 I am sure he will join our clan. 306 00:23:26,845 --> 00:23:31,076 But... almost as if he was trying to avoid His Majesty's ire, 307 00:23:31,198 --> 00:23:34,065 he keeps ignoring any mention of conjugal ties. 308 00:23:35,025 --> 00:23:38,218 I will continue pressing him, so never you worry. 309 00:23:38,458 --> 00:23:39,642 Yes. 310 00:23:41,156 --> 00:23:42,850 How is the situation with the nobles? 311 00:23:42,955 --> 00:23:47,230 I sent communication to all courtiers. 312 00:23:47,404 --> 00:23:51,757 Yes, we notified even all nobles from the provinces. 313 00:23:53,946 --> 00:23:55,359 Fine. 314 00:23:55,484 --> 00:23:59,167 In the morrow, His Majesty will start deliberation on his successor. 315 00:23:59,290 --> 00:24:01,369 But, whomever will be proclaimed as successor, 316 00:24:01,489 --> 00:24:03,835 it is all in our hands. 317 00:24:03,940 --> 00:24:06,904 Yushin Rang, Lord Chunchu, Alcheon Rang, 318 00:24:07,014 --> 00:24:11,799 not to mention all the nobles we will enjoy control over... 319 00:24:13,028 --> 00:24:18,136 Whomever it is, we can always manipulate such posts as we please. 320 00:24:18,232 --> 00:24:19,679 Yes! 321 00:24:22,009 --> 00:24:23,910 Tomorrow is the day. 322 00:24:24,017 --> 00:24:25,656 By the morrow, 323 00:24:26,210 --> 00:24:29,239 the royal family will finally find the successor... 324 00:24:30,498 --> 00:24:32,821 it was so fervently yearning for. 325 00:24:43,993 --> 00:24:46,497 As you are well aware, 326 00:24:46,872 --> 00:24:51,115 there is no male of sacred bone to inherit my throne. 327 00:24:52,674 --> 00:24:56,279 Hence, I plan to proceed with Princess Deokman's nuptials, 328 00:24:57,178 --> 00:25:00,356 proclaim her spouse as my successor, 329 00:25:00,491 --> 00:25:03,562 and stabilize the future of our throne. 330 00:25:05,480 --> 00:25:12,068 May Your Excellencies suggest a suitable candidate. 331 00:25:12,594 --> 00:25:13,630 Sire! 332 00:25:13,766 --> 00:25:16,106 If you allow parlance to your humble servant, 333 00:25:16,281 --> 00:25:20,603 {\a6}*1st-ranked Shilla courtier 334 00:25:16,281 --> 00:25:20,603 how would you feel about the son of our Yibeolchan*, Jeong Gwangni? 335 00:25:22,447 --> 00:25:23,534 Sire. 336 00:25:23,781 --> 00:25:25,973 {\a6}*4th-ranked Shilla courtier in charge of maritime affairs 337 00:25:23,781 --> 00:25:25,973 I recommend the son of our Pajinchan*, Baek Ryong, 338 00:25:26,033 --> 00:25:29,634 the current Inspector of Taxation, Jemun. 339 00:25:32,812 --> 00:25:34,313 Sire. 340 00:25:34,891 --> 00:25:37,236 You will pardon my insolence, 341 00:25:37,482 --> 00:25:39,635 but would not the most important factor to consider... 342 00:25:39,770 --> 00:25:43,263 be Her Highness Princess Deokman's wishes? 343 00:25:44,720 --> 00:25:47,384 Her Highness graces you with her presence. 344 00:26:19,206 --> 00:26:20,481 Your Highness. 345 00:26:20,616 --> 00:26:23,689 We were just deliberating upon your nuptials. 346 00:26:25,905 --> 00:26:31,321 I clamored to His Majesty that the most important factor... 347 00:26:31,486 --> 00:26:35,054 in deciding a suitable candidate was your own wishes. 348 00:26:37,444 --> 00:26:41,273 Is there anyone you already have in mind? 349 00:26:41,365 --> 00:26:42,765 I... 350 00:26:43,620 --> 00:26:45,814 shall not marry anyone. 351 00:26:56,631 --> 00:26:58,166 Your Highness. 352 00:26:58,490 --> 00:27:00,874 His Majesty might still enjoy a healthy fettle, 353 00:27:01,039 --> 00:27:03,827 and there is nothing endangering the stability of the throne, 354 00:27:04,397 --> 00:27:07,632 but proclaiming a successor has long been a concern for the royal family, 355 00:27:07,737 --> 00:27:10,015 so we must swiftly make a decision. 356 00:27:10,165 --> 00:27:11,365 Yes. 357 00:27:11,645 --> 00:27:14,139 Only by proclaiming a successor will the throne gain stability, 358 00:27:14,248 --> 00:27:17,336 according peace and prosperity to our nation. 359 00:27:17,794 --> 00:27:21,826 Yes, I myself wish for those long-standing concerns... 360 00:27:22,006 --> 00:27:28,044 to vanish as swiftly as possible. 361 00:27:31,207 --> 00:27:32,436 Hence... 362 00:27:33,305 --> 00:27:36,190 I shall hereby announce to His Majesty and all courtiers... 363 00:27:36,909 --> 00:27:41,137 that I, Princess Deokman, shall not marry, 364 00:27:47,826 --> 00:27:53,263 and will become the successor and heir to our nation's throne. 365 00:28:08,866 --> 00:28:14,530 I wish the Council of Nobles to deliberate on this matter. 366 00:28:40,013 --> 00:28:41,857 Is it true? 367 00:28:43,371 --> 00:28:48,445 Is it true that Her Highness Princess Deokman clamored to become heir? 368 00:28:54,591 --> 00:28:56,242 Your Highness... 369 00:28:56,847 --> 00:28:59,045 Are you all right? 370 00:29:01,692 --> 00:29:03,372 Your Highness. 371 00:29:08,083 --> 00:29:09,702 Lord Seolwon. 372 00:29:11,078 --> 00:29:12,992 Forgive me. 373 00:29:15,668 --> 00:29:19,805 I would like to be accorded some solitude. 374 00:29:22,660 --> 00:29:26,593 Just a moment. A moment is all I ask. 375 00:29:27,998 --> 00:29:30,091 I understand. 376 00:29:57,827 --> 00:29:59,209 Deokman. 377 00:30:00,196 --> 00:30:04,262 What she wanted could not be... 378 00:30:04,363 --> 00:30:05,844 Hope... 379 00:30:05,943 --> 00:30:09,869 can make you overcome all that pain and fatigue. 380 00:30:10,003 --> 00:30:14,458 The dreams and hopes of our people shall enrich this nation. 381 00:30:14,581 --> 00:30:17,594 I shall take all the people who share my dreams and aspirations, 382 00:30:17,702 --> 00:30:21,552 and create a new Shilla. 383 00:30:21,758 --> 00:30:25,574 What she wanted was the throne?! 384 00:30:26,307 --> 00:30:28,901 From that moment... No. 385 00:30:29,122 --> 00:30:33,023 From the very beginning, was she dreaming of gaining the throne? 386 00:30:33,501 --> 00:30:35,103 I now understand. 387 00:30:35,220 --> 00:30:39,014 That this was the reason why Shilla showed no development... 388 00:30:39,143 --> 00:30:41,726 since King Jinheung's rule. 389 00:30:42,197 --> 00:30:44,058 Because Your Highness... 390 00:30:44,821 --> 00:30:47,342 is not our people's legitimate ruler. 391 00:30:47,676 --> 00:30:49,007 Ruler?! 392 00:30:49,142 --> 00:30:50,996 If you are not their legitimate ruler, 393 00:30:51,085 --> 00:30:54,880 how could you ever dream with them, and for their future? 394 00:30:55,421 --> 00:30:56,662 Dream?! 395 00:30:57,874 --> 00:31:00,154 Because I'm not their ruler?! 396 00:31:02,770 --> 00:31:04,714 Is that the reason? 397 00:31:05,237 --> 00:31:07,307 For, from the very start, I was not the one, 398 00:31:07,412 --> 00:31:10,148 I could not even dream?! 399 00:31:10,956 --> 00:31:12,720 This Mishil?! 400 00:31:23,615 --> 00:31:24,879 Father. 401 00:31:25,968 --> 00:31:27,591 You're back? 402 00:31:27,716 --> 00:31:29,338 What is all this about? 403 00:31:29,547 --> 00:31:31,416 A princess clamoring to become heir? 404 00:31:31,655 --> 00:31:33,491 I have heard so myself. 405 00:31:34,269 --> 00:31:37,186 - Is my mother still up there? - Don't go. 406 00:31:37,312 --> 00:31:39,277 She wants to be left alone. 407 00:31:40,728 --> 00:31:43,200 Does this make any sense? 408 00:31:43,395 --> 00:31:45,187 A female successor?! 409 00:31:45,303 --> 00:31:46,908 Can it ever be possible? 410 00:31:47,013 --> 00:31:49,749 Whether it is or not should not concern us. 411 00:31:50,168 --> 00:31:52,413 The most pressing issue now... 412 00:31:52,549 --> 00:31:55,778 is the stupor it instilled in your mother. 413 00:31:56,287 --> 00:31:58,106 It certainly must have dazed her. 414 00:31:58,229 --> 00:32:01,191 But, is this not a preposterous proposal? 415 00:32:01,385 --> 00:32:07,095 No. Her Highness herself devoted her life to gain that throne as queen. 416 00:32:07,679 --> 00:32:10,669 But, a female ruler?! 417 00:32:11,162 --> 00:32:14,413 Those are dreams she never even began to imagine. 418 00:32:16,970 --> 00:32:21,366 All we can do is pray she will overcome this. 419 00:32:33,166 --> 00:32:35,738 How could Deokman utter such words? 420 00:32:35,858 --> 00:32:37,532 It is unfeasible. 421 00:32:37,757 --> 00:32:39,833 Does it make any sense? 422 00:32:41,767 --> 00:32:44,169 Not long has passed since her identity was revealed, 423 00:32:44,243 --> 00:32:46,426 and she was ackowledged as princess. 424 00:32:46,546 --> 00:32:48,717 How could she once again cause such tumult? 425 00:32:48,777 --> 00:32:50,000 No. 426 00:32:50,515 --> 00:32:52,941 Deokman made a wise decision. 427 00:32:53,120 --> 00:32:54,227 What? 428 00:32:54,825 --> 00:32:56,709 What are you implying, Sire? 429 00:32:56,873 --> 00:32:59,438 Shilla is dominated by the bone rank. 430 00:32:59,819 --> 00:33:04,656 The bone rank system is our foundation and strongest pillar. 431 00:33:06,061 --> 00:33:08,842 Was there ever a king not of sacred bone? 432 00:33:10,472 --> 00:33:12,633 If someone of sacred bone like Deokman ascended to the throne, 433 00:33:12,722 --> 00:33:15,503 who would ever voice grievances on the matter? 434 00:33:16,221 --> 00:33:17,627 Sire... 435 00:33:17,783 --> 00:33:18,972 But, 436 00:33:19,496 --> 00:33:21,768 Deokman is a woman. 437 00:33:21,920 --> 00:33:25,238 A female ruler is certainly unprecedented, 438 00:33:25,677 --> 00:33:28,273 but Deokman is of sacred bone. 439 00:33:29,305 --> 00:33:33,060 The wall created by the bone rank system Mishil cannot tear down... 440 00:33:33,434 --> 00:33:36,804 still surrounds Deokman. 441 00:33:36,909 --> 00:33:38,114 But, Sire! 442 00:33:38,204 --> 00:33:41,418 Did you forget the reason an enfeebled and clueless moppet like me... 443 00:33:41,935 --> 00:33:45,536 gained the throne at such a young age? 444 00:33:47,236 --> 00:33:51,860 That is because I was of sacred bone. 445 00:33:53,385 --> 00:33:57,951 Deokman is trying to once again use it to her advantage. 446 00:33:59,643 --> 00:34:03,533 The strongest weapon at her disposal to fight Mishil... 447 00:34:04,131 --> 00:34:07,361 is her sacred bone lineage. 448 00:34:17,906 --> 00:34:20,146 It was inevitable. 449 00:34:27,102 --> 00:34:31,558 Inevitable? What was? 450 00:34:32,485 --> 00:34:35,207 Your aspirations were different from the start, 451 00:34:35,341 --> 00:34:37,808 so it was an inevitable conclusion. 452 00:34:39,034 --> 00:34:41,306 The scope of our aspirations was different?! 453 00:34:41,980 --> 00:34:43,347 Yes. 454 00:34:43,945 --> 00:34:50,584 How could Your Highness even imagine that? 455 00:34:51,604 --> 00:34:54,963 Did you wait for me here just to say that? 456 00:34:55,286 --> 00:34:56,593 However, 457 00:34:56,802 --> 00:35:00,932 my Princess Deokman, even before she entered the palace, 458 00:35:01,043 --> 00:35:07,064 without a single thing to her name, already clamored for the throne. 459 00:35:09,112 --> 00:35:11,340 "Your" Princess Deokman... 460 00:35:14,164 --> 00:35:15,453 Yes. 461 00:35:16,694 --> 00:35:19,102 For I chose her, 462 00:35:20,657 --> 00:35:21,463 she is my... 463 00:35:21,602 --> 00:35:24,000 Princess Deokman. 464 00:35:27,640 --> 00:35:29,413 If you'll excuse me. 465 00:36:08,441 --> 00:36:12,642 Her Highness certainly has a talent for the peculiar. 466 00:36:12,822 --> 00:36:15,063 I cannot even begin to understand. 467 00:36:15,156 --> 00:36:17,480 Why is she turning such a simple matter that nuptials would solve... 468 00:36:17,600 --> 00:36:19,939 into such complicated quandaries? 469 00:36:20,037 --> 00:36:21,697 A female successor?! 470 00:36:21,816 --> 00:36:24,205 There is no such precedent anywhere. 471 00:36:24,370 --> 00:36:26,576 Considering what happened with the Observatory, 472 00:36:26,701 --> 00:36:28,556 Her Highness is truly displaying... 473 00:36:28,661 --> 00:36:29,887 quite the unique disposition. 474 00:36:29,947 --> 00:36:34,122 But it is indeed true that she is the only remaining sacred bone descendant. 475 00:36:34,200 --> 00:36:36,219 What are you talking about? 476 00:36:36,633 --> 00:36:38,916 A successor would eventually inherit the throne, 477 00:36:39,039 --> 00:36:40,751 is that even feasible? 478 00:36:40,881 --> 00:36:44,173 It might be because she never experienced life amongst the royals, 479 00:36:45,105 --> 00:36:48,288 but she certainly engages in befuddling parlance. 480 00:36:48,798 --> 00:36:51,579 She will be met by staunch opposition, 481 00:36:51,845 --> 00:36:53,807 what is she trying to accomplish? 482 00:36:53,942 --> 00:36:55,960 I just cannot come to terms with it. 483 00:36:56,094 --> 00:36:58,128 Let alone what happened with the military supplies, 484 00:36:58,247 --> 00:37:01,315 why does she keep acting in this manner? 485 00:37:03,841 --> 00:37:07,005 I told you it's true! 486 00:37:09,051 --> 00:37:10,729 What on earth are you prattling about? 487 00:37:10,848 --> 00:37:13,746 The successor will inherit the throne. 488 00:37:13,913 --> 00:37:16,625 But, Princess Deokman becoming successor?! 489 00:37:16,700 --> 00:37:18,383 Ohh... I told you! 490 00:37:18,473 --> 00:37:19,657 Ehh... You dolt. 491 00:37:19,771 --> 00:37:21,589 Your ears must have failed you. 492 00:37:21,694 --> 00:37:24,983 Whomever marries Her Highness will become Royal Son-in-law, 493 00:37:25,087 --> 00:37:27,330 and he will in turn become successor. 494 00:37:27,480 --> 00:37:29,255 You must have heard that the wrong way. 495 00:37:29,350 --> 00:37:31,156 Right, that's it. 496 00:37:31,265 --> 00:37:33,936 Get a clue before you prattle, will you? 497 00:37:34,025 --> 00:37:35,803 Right! Don't prance around spreading such drivel. 498 00:37:35,901 --> 00:37:37,778 Ahh... I said that's not the case! 499 00:37:37,883 --> 00:37:39,308 The entire palace is in tumult because of that! 500 00:37:39,408 --> 00:37:41,277 Tumult, my ass, you foolish dunce! 501 00:37:41,456 --> 00:37:44,118 How can you believe such harebrained drivel? 502 00:37:44,267 --> 00:37:47,444 Make some sense, will you? How can a woman become King? 503 00:37:47,594 --> 00:37:49,493 Right! It's unfeasible! 504 00:37:49,598 --> 00:37:51,154 Makes no sense, you fool. 505 00:37:51,283 --> 00:37:53,603 You almost had me for a while... 506 00:37:53,703 --> 00:37:55,993 Move, you fool! Move. 507 00:38:07,880 --> 00:38:09,329 Is that it?! 508 00:38:10,016 --> 00:38:12,302 Was I mistaken? 509 00:38:43,976 --> 00:38:47,630 It lists the family connections of all new trainees. 510 00:38:48,268 --> 00:38:49,644 Have you observed Bidam's movements? 511 00:38:49,734 --> 00:38:53,819 Yes. He has shown no particular movements as Hwarang. 512 00:38:53,933 --> 00:38:56,847 And he does not seem to tutor his trainees that extensively. 513 00:38:57,902 --> 00:38:59,462 And that Wolya? 514 00:38:59,559 --> 00:39:02,054 Yes, he is the son of Manno County's chieftain. 515 00:39:02,162 --> 00:39:03,641 It looks like he was brought in by Lord Seohyeon, 516 00:39:03,686 --> 00:39:05,701 to be entrusted command of the Dragon Flower Guild. 517 00:39:05,825 --> 00:39:07,416 Continue observing him. 518 00:39:07,512 --> 00:39:10,254 Should anything stand out, you must report immediately. 519 00:39:10,433 --> 00:39:11,598 Yes. 520 00:39:13,588 --> 00:39:15,225 But... 521 00:39:16,507 --> 00:39:18,421 Have you heard? 522 00:39:20,066 --> 00:39:22,996 - Her Highness clamored for... - I've heard. 523 00:39:23,998 --> 00:39:26,513 How did the Hwarang react? 524 00:39:26,705 --> 00:39:29,710 They all consider it unthinkable. 525 00:39:33,067 --> 00:39:35,302 A ruler who has no time for his people... 526 00:39:35,377 --> 00:39:38,439 has no right to sit on the throne. 527 00:40:13,366 --> 00:40:15,589 How is this tint? 528 00:40:19,405 --> 00:40:20,975 Yes... 529 00:40:21,678 --> 00:40:23,876 I like it. 530 00:40:37,991 --> 00:40:39,223 Did... 531 00:40:40,299 --> 00:40:42,035 Did you hear? 532 00:40:42,647 --> 00:40:44,291 Is it true? 533 00:40:47,760 --> 00:40:49,958 Are all the Hwarang aware of this? 534 00:40:50,551 --> 00:40:52,200 How did they react? 535 00:40:53,262 --> 00:40:55,421 Are you telling me it's the truth? 536 00:40:57,299 --> 00:40:58,805 It is. 537 00:40:59,114 --> 00:41:02,523 Her Highness clamored she will become King. 538 00:41:04,108 --> 00:41:06,679 Does it make any sense? 539 00:41:07,801 --> 00:41:10,286 What is the matter? 540 00:41:11,572 --> 00:41:13,486 It's... nothing. 541 00:41:34,050 --> 00:41:35,650 How did it go? 542 00:41:35,814 --> 00:41:38,600 Most of the people in Angang Fortress started working. 543 00:41:38,775 --> 00:41:40,298 There were no deserters. 544 00:41:40,504 --> 00:41:42,806 By gibbeting their leader, I brought them dread, 545 00:41:42,956 --> 00:41:45,139 so it is now time I show them hope. 546 00:41:45,289 --> 00:41:48,455 Support anyone who agrees to work without reserve. 547 00:41:48,561 --> 00:41:50,822 Yes, I ordered as such. 548 00:41:50,987 --> 00:41:52,835 Angang Fortress is only the start. 549 00:41:52,963 --> 00:41:56,698 Should our efforts succeed there, more tentatives will follow. 550 00:41:58,315 --> 00:41:59,908 Your Highness. 551 00:42:04,017 --> 00:42:06,053 The entire palace is in tumult. 552 00:42:06,158 --> 00:42:07,770 Did you know? 553 00:42:08,264 --> 00:42:10,931 Were they confounded by all this? 554 00:42:11,809 --> 00:42:13,772 Was it not an unprecedented utterance? 555 00:42:13,895 --> 00:42:16,562 Who could even dare to imagine that? 556 00:42:16,680 --> 00:42:21,312 Will it be arduous for people to accept this? 557 00:42:21,739 --> 00:42:24,266 Considering it's the very first time... 558 00:42:24,849 --> 00:42:28,572 We will need to grant them time. 559 00:42:34,382 --> 00:42:38,406 Would Chunchu have heard it as well? 560 00:42:38,512 --> 00:42:41,745 Talebearing is spreading everywhere, he surely must have. 561 00:42:44,410 --> 00:42:47,250 I will meet with Lord Chunchu, later. 562 00:42:47,608 --> 00:42:49,578 In case he did not hear, I will tell him, 563 00:42:49,672 --> 00:42:51,451 and ask his views on the matter. 564 00:42:53,407 --> 00:42:56,757 I heard that Your Highness, just like me, 565 00:42:56,891 --> 00:42:59,448 came to Seorabeol from afar. 566 00:43:00,714 --> 00:43:03,115 What feelings led you here? 567 00:43:04,038 --> 00:43:05,372 And... 568 00:43:07,316 --> 00:43:12,838 what intents could have led myself here?! 569 00:43:19,671 --> 00:43:21,522 Did I not tell you? 570 00:43:21,671 --> 00:43:23,456 That I chose her as our ruler. 571 00:43:23,565 --> 00:43:26,321 I just thought it was spoken in allegorical terms. 572 00:43:26,800 --> 00:43:30,198 Did it not suggest you would join her in conjugal ties, 573 00:43:30,452 --> 00:43:32,261 and become the Royal Son-in-law? 574 00:43:32,603 --> 00:43:34,485 It meant exactly what I said. 575 00:43:34,853 --> 00:43:36,284 I shall make her our ruler. 576 00:43:36,389 --> 00:43:39,279 How could there be a female ruler?! 577 00:43:39,418 --> 00:43:41,353 That does not matter! 578 00:43:43,181 --> 00:43:45,364 Be it a woman, or someone of true bone, 579 00:43:45,994 --> 00:43:49,463 was not making a Gaya descendant King our foremost goal? 580 00:43:49,643 --> 00:43:51,362 You must have misunderstood me. 581 00:43:51,781 --> 00:43:54,113 Our goal was to serve a king who would acknowledge... 582 00:43:54,247 --> 00:43:57,045 Gaya descendants as this country's own people. 583 00:43:57,157 --> 00:44:00,102 And how can you be sure Deokman will do so? 584 00:44:00,216 --> 00:44:05,751 We joined forces with you, not Princess Deokman! 585 00:44:05,841 --> 00:44:10,524 Her Highness will treat Gaya descendants like her own flesh and blood. 586 00:44:10,646 --> 00:44:13,569 I am sure she will, for the time being. 587 00:44:14,592 --> 00:44:18,868 But every Shilla ruler has always shown how fickle their sincerity can be. 588 00:44:19,990 --> 00:44:23,857 They will use our Gaya people, oppress them when they need to, 589 00:44:24,320 --> 00:44:27,460 coercing them enough to avoid any uprising. 590 00:44:29,045 --> 00:44:31,363 Will it be any different, if Princess Deokman rules us? 591 00:44:31,489 --> 00:44:33,781 - Wolya! - Hence! 592 00:44:34,542 --> 00:44:38,235 Only a king of Gaya ancestry can solve this quandary. 593 00:44:39,087 --> 00:44:42,210 "Princess Deokman is by no means like them." 594 00:44:43,563 --> 00:44:45,091 Spare me that parlance. 595 00:44:45,218 --> 00:44:46,935 He's right. 596 00:44:47,393 --> 00:44:49,491 How can you stake the lives of all our people... 597 00:44:49,581 --> 00:44:51,990 by trusting the whims of a single person? 598 00:44:52,111 --> 00:44:55,743 It is not a single person, but Kim Yushin I am asking you to trust! 599 00:44:58,267 --> 00:45:01,140 Princess Deokman will herald a new Shilla, 600 00:45:01,395 --> 00:45:05,420 and you will become the founding subjects of her grandiose achievement. 601 00:45:05,950 --> 00:45:07,387 Yushin! 602 00:45:07,495 --> 00:45:09,695 Should that fail to happen, 603 00:45:09,809 --> 00:45:12,003 I shall be the first to rise in revolt! 604 00:45:15,193 --> 00:45:17,850 Gaya's power concerns you and me, 605 00:45:18,298 --> 00:45:20,855 it has nothing to do with Princess Deokman. 606 00:45:32,500 --> 00:45:34,612 How do you plan to proceed? 607 00:45:34,969 --> 00:45:37,659 All we can do now is trusting Yushin. 608 00:45:37,765 --> 00:45:39,230 Wolya Rang! 609 00:45:40,620 --> 00:45:41,830 Send one of our men to Amnyangju, 610 00:45:41,905 --> 00:45:43,848 and reinforce unity amongst our ranks. 611 00:45:46,345 --> 00:45:48,932 In due time, they will leave Amnyangju, 612 00:45:49,287 --> 00:45:51,369 and prepare for any offensive. 613 00:45:52,211 --> 00:45:53,562 However, 614 00:45:53,951 --> 00:45:59,991 before things go astray, we will trust him. 615 00:46:02,347 --> 00:46:03,782 Yes. 616 00:46:04,721 --> 00:46:07,820 Her Highness proclaimed her intention of becoming successor, 617 00:46:08,059 --> 00:46:11,124 so I wonder how the Council of Nobles will react. 618 00:46:11,438 --> 00:46:13,349 There will be staunch opposition, 619 00:46:13,563 --> 00:46:16,327 but they will have no solid alternative to bring forth. 620 00:46:16,650 --> 00:46:19,033 After becoming Princess, 621 00:46:19,153 --> 00:46:22,870 Deokman's skills in administering state affairs were blemishless. 622 00:46:23,453 --> 00:46:25,920 And, before considering her as a woman, 623 00:46:26,285 --> 00:46:29,300 we must continue emphasizing her sacred bone lineage. 624 00:46:30,786 --> 00:46:32,127 Bear this in mind. 625 00:46:32,220 --> 00:46:34,255 Yes, Sire. 626 00:46:37,365 --> 00:46:40,296 They are not willing to openly refute. 627 00:46:40,505 --> 00:46:42,764 Shilla's very foundation is the bone rank, 628 00:46:42,868 --> 00:46:45,183 so they must be exercising prudence. 629 00:46:46,030 --> 00:46:48,243 Yes, more than disapproving voices, 630 00:46:48,371 --> 00:46:51,567 most people are just befuddled by this whole ordeal. 631 00:46:52,090 --> 00:46:56,045 Her Highness did indeed cause a stir. 632 00:46:56,204 --> 00:46:58,730 The Hwarang are not openly mentioning the matter, 633 00:46:58,925 --> 00:47:00,769 but they refuse to accept this themselves. 634 00:47:00,881 --> 00:47:03,581 Only because of her sacred bone ancestry, 635 00:47:03,701 --> 00:47:06,987 clamoring to become successor, and aspiring for the throne?! 636 00:47:07,197 --> 00:47:10,098 How can a woman become successor? 637 00:47:10,211 --> 00:47:11,802 No matter if she is of sacred bone, 638 00:47:11,936 --> 00:47:14,288 there is no precedent in either Goguryeo or Baekje. 639 00:47:14,408 --> 00:47:15,873 Is that not right, Mother? 640 00:47:17,854 --> 00:47:20,227 Wh...Why are you smiling? 641 00:47:21,914 --> 00:47:26,150 There was no Shilla king who did not use his lineage to gain the throne. 642 00:47:26,540 --> 00:47:28,617 Royal lineage does indeed imply blood lineage, 643 00:47:28,721 --> 00:47:31,069 there is no exception to the rule. 644 00:47:31,592 --> 00:47:36,119 And that is certainly a most vexatious ordeal for me. 645 00:47:43,532 --> 00:47:46,898 The Council of Nobles shall not easily accept this. 646 00:47:47,033 --> 00:47:50,023 It might become a very prolonged and tiresome meeting. 647 00:47:50,800 --> 00:47:56,173 But nobody would ever contest the legitimacy of our bone rank. 648 00:47:56,472 --> 00:47:59,829 Hence, any deliberation will be fruitless. 649 00:47:59,955 --> 00:48:06,314 Yes, my proclamation shall not be ratified by the morrow. 650 00:48:06,373 --> 00:48:07,330 Yet... 651 00:48:09,304 --> 00:48:13,491 From the morrow, countless people in our country will... 652 00:48:13,906 --> 00:48:16,590 confabulate on a concept they... 653 00:48:16,859 --> 00:48:21,121 have never heard before. 654 00:48:21,973 --> 00:48:23,573 A new concept?! 655 00:48:23,767 --> 00:48:26,303 The word nobody has ever uttered, 656 00:48:26,976 --> 00:48:29,742 the word which has never graced any book. 657 00:48:30,179 --> 00:48:32,598 The unprecedented occurrence... 658 00:48:33,484 --> 00:48:35,083 of a new concept. 659 00:48:41,273 --> 00:48:43,306 Female ruler. 660 00:48:45,379 --> 00:48:47,816 A new concept like that of a female ruler. 661 00:48:48,317 --> 00:48:52,317 Spreading this concept is our first step. 662 00:48:56,428 --> 00:48:57,775 What? 663 00:48:58,911 --> 00:49:02,514 The person you are going to help to the throne... 664 00:49:02,709 --> 00:49:04,055 is who? 665 00:49:04,428 --> 00:49:05,945 Princess Deokman. 666 00:49:06,058 --> 00:49:07,429 She is a woman! 667 00:49:07,643 --> 00:49:08,466 A woman... 668 00:49:08,570 --> 00:49:11,112 That is why I said it would be difficult. 669 00:49:11,337 --> 00:49:14,387 But I am going to do it. 670 00:49:14,541 --> 00:49:17,436 Female ruler... Female ruler?! 671 00:49:17,800 --> 00:49:19,011 Surprised? 672 00:49:20,223 --> 00:49:21,590 Then again, 673 00:49:21,778 --> 00:49:24,648 no female ruler has ever graced the annals of any history. 674 00:49:24,813 --> 00:49:26,907 No, no, no... 675 00:49:27,036 --> 00:49:29,688 It is not completely unfeasible. 676 00:49:30,167 --> 00:49:32,573 And there was a female ruler. 677 00:49:33,904 --> 00:49:34,659 Really? 678 00:49:34,726 --> 00:49:36,521 In the far Western Regions, 679 00:49:36,589 --> 00:49:38,815 there was this country known as Yeoheon*, 680 00:49:37,336 --> 00:49:40,570 {\a6}*Egypt 681 00:49:38,928 --> 00:49:41,539 and I have heard of a female ruling that land. 682 00:49:41,744 --> 00:49:43,551 I see... 683 00:49:43,666 --> 00:49:45,275 There was one. 684 00:49:45,462 --> 00:49:47,719 It is not unprecedented. 685 00:49:48,314 --> 00:49:52,154 But I hear you are tutoring Lord Chunchu? 686 00:49:52,621 --> 00:49:54,684 What are you scheming? 687 00:49:55,245 --> 00:49:58,778 If you truly plan to help Princess Deokman to the throne, 688 00:49:59,230 --> 00:50:01,839 Lord Chunchu will be a valiant foe hampering her path. 689 00:50:01,950 --> 00:50:03,553 Whether he wishes for it or not. 690 00:50:03,649 --> 00:50:07,825 I will have to make him join Her Highness's cause. 691 00:50:10,249 --> 00:50:11,996 I'll get going. 692 00:50:15,389 --> 00:50:16,615 Right... 693 00:50:16,733 --> 00:50:20,700 When this female ruler from the Western Regions was in power, 694 00:50:21,027 --> 00:50:24,171 did her country flourish? 695 00:50:24,311 --> 00:50:27,097 Everything but. She caused its failure, on the contrary. 696 00:50:27,231 --> 00:50:29,838 They crumbled under the Romans' might and ended in misery. 697 00:50:30,196 --> 00:50:32,111 You... sh... 698 00:50:35,442 --> 00:50:37,436 Aigoo... 699 00:51:01,241 --> 00:51:03,874 - So Bidam came to see you? - Yes. 700 00:51:05,944 --> 00:51:08,494 Tell me, what did he have to say? 701 00:51:08,635 --> 00:51:10,838 You will pardon my utterances, 702 00:51:10,959 --> 00:51:14,872 but he clamored he would make you join Princess Deokman's cause. 703 00:51:19,320 --> 00:51:22,383 What do you think of him? 704 00:51:22,774 --> 00:51:24,694 He is a peculiar specimen, 705 00:51:25,110 --> 00:51:26,993 not to mention a daunting one. 706 00:51:27,713 --> 00:51:32,919 I wish to make him join my cause, instead. 707 00:51:33,069 --> 00:51:37,480 However, he will not be easily swayed. 708 00:51:37,797 --> 00:51:38,974 Hence, 709 00:51:39,624 --> 00:51:42,727 should he refuse to join my side, 710 00:51:44,754 --> 00:51:48,760 he must be slain at all cost. 711 00:51:58,107 --> 00:52:01,123 Did he mention anything regarding Princess Deokman? 712 00:52:04,327 --> 00:52:07,497 Why would he not?! 713 00:52:22,574 --> 00:52:23,507 You. 714 00:52:23,757 --> 00:52:25,000 Listen. 715 00:52:26,718 --> 00:52:28,319 Were you aware of that as well? 716 00:52:29,422 --> 00:52:30,534 Of what? 717 00:52:33,421 --> 00:52:36,899 Her Highness wanting to become successor. 718 00:52:41,623 --> 00:52:42,763 Yes. 719 00:52:44,045 --> 00:52:45,892 Does it make any sense? 720 00:52:49,992 --> 00:52:52,133 It certainly will not be easy. 721 00:52:53,669 --> 00:52:55,832 It's unprecedented, after all. 722 00:52:57,210 --> 00:53:01,996 History is made of unprecedented occurrences. 723 00:53:04,344 --> 00:53:08,160 Never before was there a king not of sacred bone, 724 00:53:08,981 --> 00:53:11,522 or a ruler who was not a male. 725 00:53:12,051 --> 00:53:17,678 But, in no time, one of the two might indeed happen. 726 00:53:19,301 --> 00:53:22,232 One of the two?! 727 00:53:24,994 --> 00:53:27,526 It will be quite the sight! 728 00:53:28,945 --> 00:53:31,615 What will grace us first? 729 00:53:32,519 --> 00:53:34,090 A female ruler, 730 00:53:34,712 --> 00:53:36,513 or, well... 731 00:53:39,236 --> 00:53:41,322 A ruler of true bone? 732 00:53:55,824 --> 00:53:58,145 Is Bojong out there? 733 00:54:01,172 --> 00:54:02,744 Yes, Mother. 734 00:54:03,662 --> 00:54:05,262 I will have to seek audience with Chunchu. 735 00:54:05,367 --> 00:54:06,868 Arrange for my departure. 736 00:54:07,039 --> 00:54:09,474 Yes, I will. 737 00:54:11,482 --> 00:54:13,361 - Sister... - I must hasten somewhere. 738 00:54:13,486 --> 00:54:15,451 We shall confer when I return. 739 00:54:15,591 --> 00:54:18,234 Chunchu is here. 740 00:54:18,436 --> 00:54:21,782 He is seeking audience with you?! 741 00:54:53,933 --> 00:54:55,614 What brings you here, 742 00:54:55,848 --> 00:54:58,649 at this belated juncture? 743 00:55:24,506 --> 00:55:25,931 Sister... 744 00:55:26,909 --> 00:55:29,044 We will do this together, right? 745 00:55:29,620 --> 00:55:31,670 Right? 746 00:55:49,500 --> 00:55:50,777 Sister. 747 00:55:50,886 --> 00:55:52,750 What did Lord Chunchu say? 748 00:55:52,968 --> 00:55:55,442 What did you confabulate about? 749 00:55:58,431 --> 00:55:59,460 Sister... 750 00:55:59,564 --> 00:56:01,730 Go ahead and tell me. 751 00:56:02,462 --> 00:56:04,754 I will have to meet with Lord Sejong. 752 00:56:04,850 --> 00:56:06,923 What? Right now? 753 00:56:07,172 --> 00:56:09,756 It is too late. Defer it to the morrow, Sister. 754 00:56:09,880 --> 00:56:12,620 No. I must meet him now. 755 00:56:12,744 --> 00:56:16,737 Sejong Hyungnim must be already enjoying his repose?! 756 00:56:16,923 --> 00:56:19,657 Then, awakening him is all you will need to do! 757 00:56:19,778 --> 00:56:21,621 Y...Yes, certainly. 758 00:56:21,730 --> 00:56:24,426 I shall arrange it immediately. 759 00:56:24,623 --> 00:56:26,253 On this very night... 760 00:56:26,376 --> 00:56:30,568 many things will be decided upon, and forever change. 761 00:57:11,607 --> 00:57:14,829 In the nearly seven-century long legacy of our nation, 762 00:57:14,969 --> 00:57:17,926 there never was any precedent of a woman being proclaimed successor. 763 00:57:18,050 --> 00:57:20,166 That is exactly what I'm saying. 764 00:57:20,332 --> 00:57:21,857 Not only Goguryeo and Baekje, 765 00:57:21,997 --> 00:57:24,114 but even amongst the countless states of the Middle Kingdom, 766 00:57:24,238 --> 00:57:25,982 there is no such precedent. 767 00:57:26,168 --> 00:57:27,144 Yes... 768 00:57:27,269 --> 00:57:31,532 How could anyone under the heavens accept such notion? 769 00:57:31,781 --> 00:57:34,203 A woman becoming successor?! 770 00:57:34,411 --> 00:57:35,765 Then... 771 00:57:37,399 --> 00:57:41,834 Would they accept a successor of true bone, instead? 772 00:57:45,160 --> 00:57:49,445 It has been long since males of sacred bone have disappeared from our lineage. 773 00:57:49,557 --> 00:57:53,248 Yes. Princess Deokman might indeed be a woman, 774 00:57:53,388 --> 00:57:54,866 but not only is she of sacred bone, 775 00:57:54,975 --> 00:57:58,244 but also Gaeyang's keeper, in accordance with our founding prophecies. 776 00:57:58,384 --> 00:58:00,563 Well... That... is true, but... 777 00:58:00,703 --> 00:58:01,466 Yes. 778 00:58:01,575 --> 00:58:03,256 She is indeed of sacred bone. 779 00:58:03,442 --> 00:58:04,952 Sacred. 780 00:58:05,064 --> 00:58:06,966 Of sacred bone she might be... 781 00:58:07,077 --> 00:58:09,481 Her Highness Lady Mishil graces you all. 782 00:58:26,073 --> 00:58:29,264 Important matters caused my belated arrival. 783 00:58:29,451 --> 00:58:31,132 May you forgive me. 784 00:58:31,519 --> 00:58:33,686 Important matters?! 785 00:58:33,826 --> 00:58:35,547 What could that be? 786 00:58:35,653 --> 00:58:36,826 Yes. 787 00:58:37,164 --> 00:58:41,065 Is it not a council meeting to deliberate on our next successor? 788 00:58:42,703 --> 00:58:44,596 - Indeed. - Also, 789 00:58:44,768 --> 00:58:47,977 you extended the possibility of being proclaimed successor... 790 00:58:48,179 --> 00:58:51,289 to all nobles of true bone. 791 00:58:56,326 --> 00:58:58,089 I did. 792 00:58:59,895 --> 00:59:01,156 Hence, 793 00:59:01,455 --> 00:59:04,688 I brought someone I wish to commend as our successor. 794 00:59:09,884 --> 00:59:11,628 Escort him in. 795 00:59:43,450 --> 00:59:47,513 I am the legitimate son of Gaeyang keeper Princess Cheonmyeong, 796 00:59:47,886 --> 00:59:50,532 Kim. Chun. Chu. 797 00:59:51,435 --> 00:59:53,645 I salute you, Sire. 798 01:00:06,514 --> 01:00:12,231 What intents could have led me here?! 799 01:00:15,671 --> 01:00:17,134 I... 800 01:00:19,038 --> 01:00:24,087 came here with the intent of ruling this nation. 801 01:00:30,846 --> 01:00:32,625 R...ight. 802 01:00:33,266 --> 01:00:35,958 But, why are you... 803 01:00:36,230 --> 01:00:39,484 As the son of Princess Cheonmyeong and Lord Yongsu, 804 01:00:39,639 --> 01:00:45,059 who lamentably perished before he was proclaimed Crown Prince, 805 01:00:45,172 --> 01:00:48,397 had his grandfather King Jinji not been demoted to true bone, 806 01:00:48,522 --> 01:00:51,941 Lord Chunchu would unquestionably be of sacred bone. 807 01:00:52,239 --> 01:00:54,056 - Also... - However! 808 01:00:54,430 --> 01:00:56,010 He is now of true bone. 809 01:00:56,780 --> 01:00:58,725 Manifold reasons might have caused this, 810 01:00:58,865 --> 01:01:01,947 but that does not change the fact that he remains of true bone. 811 01:01:04,203 --> 01:01:05,589 Yes... 812 01:01:06,035 --> 01:01:08,750 Should we so austerely abide by the bone rank system, 813 01:01:08,879 --> 01:01:11,280 he certainly would remain so. 814 01:01:11,859 --> 01:01:12,815 But... 815 01:01:12,915 --> 01:01:15,602 - Lord Chunchu... - The bone rank system... 816 01:01:21,820 --> 01:01:24,298 is a barbaric vestige of the past. 817 01:01:35,504 --> 01:01:38,315 Refrain from such vilipending parlance, Milord! 818 01:01:38,441 --> 01:01:41,315 That which you so disdainfully abhor is our country's very foundation! 819 01:01:41,499 --> 01:01:43,680 - How could you... - Juvenile fatuity... 820 01:01:44,414 --> 01:01:47,209 might influence my views and becloud my judgment, 821 01:01:48,381 --> 01:01:52,118 but nowhere else have I ever seen such a barbaric and frivolous policy. 822 01:01:52,273 --> 01:01:55,135 Not the Middle Kingdom, nor the Western Regions. 823 01:01:55,240 --> 01:01:58,141 Never before have I ever heard of it! 824 01:02:20,089 --> 01:02:23,074 Brought to you by WITH S2 Written In The Heavens Subbing Squad 825 01:02:23,289 --> 01:02:26,274 This is a FREE fansub. NOT for SALE! Get it for FREE @ withs2.com 826 01:02:26,415 --> 01:02:29,419 Main Translator and Timer: MisterX 827 01:02:29,699 --> 01:02:32,687 Timing QC: wichitawx 828 01:02:32,899 --> 01:02:35,886 Editor/QC: thunderbolt 829 01:02:36,098 --> 01:02:39,002 Coordinators: mily2, ay_link 830 01:02:39,201 --> 01:02:42,289 ~ On the Next Episode Of ~ QUEEN ~*~ SEONDEOK 831 01:02:43,568 --> 01:02:46,706 I am quite close with Lord Chunchu. 832 01:02:46,831 --> 01:02:50,239 Mishil's wish is for Chunchu and I to be in conflict. 833 01:02:50,410 --> 01:02:54,924 There is no just cause to refute Lord Chunchu's candidacy as successor. 834 01:02:55,080 --> 01:02:56,890 Her Highness Mishil just left. 835 01:02:57,005 --> 01:02:58,293 Right! 836 01:03:00,441 --> 01:03:01,841 Why could I not think of it? 837 01:03:01,914 --> 01:03:03,910 What is it? Tell me. 838 01:03:04,037 --> 01:03:06,936 What is afflicting Sejong will not bring us any benefit. 839 01:03:07,052 --> 01:03:09,823 Why did you request us to observe Lord Sejong's movements? 840 01:03:09,901 --> 01:03:11,741 Lord Chunchu seeks your audience. 841 01:03:11,871 --> 01:03:14,010 Lord Chunchu?! 842 01:03:15,753 --> 01:03:16,687 You knaves! 843 01:03:16,780 --> 01:03:18,177 Will you be able to aid me? 844 01:03:18,670 --> 01:03:20,884 Listen to that... 845 01:03:21,168 --> 01:03:22,295 What are you waiting for? 846 01:03:22,400 --> 01:03:24,933 Arrange a seat for Jukbang Daenangdu! 847 01:03:25,011 --> 01:03:26,709 Will you join my cause? 848 01:03:26,862 --> 01:03:27,998 W...what?! 849 01:03:28,498 --> 01:03:34,225 Watch dramas legally @ dramafever.com STOP illegal streaming sites