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Geum-kang, your older brother is here.

Yourr Highness, you must run!

It's hopeless, Your Highness. We're outbumbered.

Go! I must protect my father. To the imperial chambers!

We must protect the emperor!

Avoid unnecessary bloodshed. Advise the troops to surrender.

But Your Higness, we cannot be too soft from the beginning.

That's right. It's important to seize tight control.

A small sacrifice is required, Your Highness.

I agree.

All of them are my soldiers. Do not over do it. Let's go.

I will see my mother as soon as the palace is secured.

Secure the palace!

Kill those who resist and let the rest surrender!

Proceed, and inspect every inch of the palace, General Padal.

Aye, General. Let's go!

The palace security commander is on the side of the rebels.

We must protect my father! Hurry!

We must open the center gate to get to the inner palace.

If it isn't Prince Geum-kang! What brings you here?

Surrender your head!

How dare you! Open this gate at once!

This is the Imperial Chambers.

We revolutionary army have been guarding it all night.

What?

You must flee, Your Highness!

Go to the annex palace and look for a way out.

But Father is in danger.

What do I do? The rebel forces are everywhere!

You must flee now!

Prince Geum-kang is running away! Go after him!

Go after the prince!

Find the side door! We must get out of here!

I must get out of the palace!

Look who is here! It is criminal Geum-kang!

Surrender your head!

This way, Your Highness!

That is the way to my mother's villa!

Let's go!

Your Grace! Your Grace!

Stop the fuss. What do you think, Escort Choi?

It is the dress I will wear to Geum-kang's coronation.

Your Grace....

Would you believe over 20 couturiers were involved

in making this dress. Isn't it esquisite?

Your Grace, rebel forces have invaded the palace.

What? The rebel forces?

Prince Shin-guhm has led his army into the palace.

Many palace guards were killed and General Sangae who as in

charge of palace security has joined the rebels.

What?

It is battlefield out there. You must escape, Your Grace.

You mean Prince Shin-guhm never left the city?

Not only that, he secretly called forth his two brother

and their armies from Muju and Kangju. They are the rebel army.

Were is General Park? He is in charge of the military agency.

I'm told he has already been captured and imprisoned by

the rebels.

What? Then what has happened to my son Geum-kang?

After him?

Open this gate! Open this gate before we break it down!

You're trapped!

Soldier, inform the upreme commander that the criminal

is hiding in this villa.

Geum-kang! It's you!

Mother!

What's happening?

It's a rebellion. Brothers have started a rebellion!

Are you saying that all those soldiers outside are rebels?

Yes. It's all over.

We were too careless. The throne ...is gone.

You must come inside and hide. Hurry!

General!

You're one of our men. What do you report?

Prince Geum-kang is hiding in Madam Kobe's villa.

What?

He must've been quite desperate to go running to his mother.

Report this to Prince Shin-guhm at once.

Yes, General.

Oh, what is the situation at the Imperial Chambers?

The rebel forces have it completely secured.

This was too easy.

Prince Shin-guhm is lucky. Geum- kang is as good as dead, and the

imperial Chambers is secured. We can catch our breath now.

Yes, but it is not over yet.

Go to the Imperial Chambers. I will go to Prince Geum-kang.

Yes, General.

Let's go!

Proceed to Madam Kobe's villa!

Let Madam kobe know that we want the criminal Geum-kang.

Your Grace, we ask you to open this gate!

You must turn over the criminal! Turn over the criminal!

What do we do, Geum-kang? How could this be happening?

If they have seized control of the military, it's all over.

I'm afraid it is, Mother.

We must get to father. He is our only hope for survival.

They coudn't dare hurt him.

You are wrong. They would not rebel against him if they

intend not to hurt him. What are we to do now?

Turn over the criminal! Open this gate!

General!

Where is His Majesty?

He is still in slulber. He is completely oblivious

of what is happening in the palace.

It will be morning by the time the operation is complete.

You must make sure His Majesty does not find out about anything

until then. Things can get complicated.

Of course, General!

I've always been in support of the revolutionary army.

Go back inside. It's your job to make sure His Majesty

knows nothing about this until morning.

Yes, General. It appears the revolution is a success.

Naturally.

No, Brother Wang Guhn, no...

No, Brother Wang Guhn! no!

You are an old man. Do you attempt to realize your

dream of unification through your son?

Do you really think he can compete with me?

You raided Surabul, killed its king and violated the queen!

Do you think you are worthy of the throne?

No! I did not do this! You ave it all wrong!

You're a doddering seventy- year-old fool who spend his

days squeezing out puss from your carbuncle.

How dare you think you can compete with me!

If one of us has to die, it will have to be you.

Have mercy, Wang Guhn.

Yes, I am old. I am old and weak. Let me live.

Please let me live...

You cannot be forgiven. Never! Never!

Attendant!

Yes, Your Majesty.

What is this noise outside?

Oh, that...On account of the alert issued yesterday,

they are conducting a military drill.

Oh? Why are they doing this in the middle of the night?

Fetch me some water.

You must have had a dream.

Yes, I had a nightmare.

It's still deep in the night. Please return to slumber.

Yes, I think I will.

Tell them to stop that noisy military drill outside.

Yes, Your Majesty.

My health must be deteriorating to have had such a dream...

I was begging Wang Guhn for mercy. Pathetic...

The revolutionary army has secured the palace?

Yes, Mother.

I've come to report the progress as we have entered the palace.

I have authorized this revolution as the Empress,

not as your mother. You do not require my consent, so

finish the job as you will, as the future king of this state.

Your grace is immeasurable, Mother.

But remember that His Majesty is your father.

He should be removed, but you mustn't harm him.

I understand.

The same goes for your brother-in-law.

Yes, Mother.

But as for Geum-kang, he is the cause of this confusion.

Punish him for his crime.

Yes, Mother. He is hiding in Madam Kobe's villa.

Now that I've given you the final report, I will attend

to his punishment.

Good.

Well, then -

Shin-guhm, do not kill Madam Kobe.

Royal concubines are not to be killed in haste.

Though there is much hatred and resentment, consider your duty.

Yes, Mother. Well, then -

You reap what you sow...

Madam Kobe, Geum-kang and the Emperor...they all asked for it.

The criminal will come forth at once!

Open the gate or we will break it down!

What is your intent?

This is truly cowardice to hide behind your mother!

Warm him again. Tell him to come out.

Come forth, criminal! Or we are coming in!

Come forth!

Mother, I'm afraid this is hopeless.

I will surrender.

No! that is absurd! You are not going anywhere!

I will protect you, my son.

His Majesty will come to our rescue. Let us be patient.

You cannot go!

The criminal will come forth!

Your Highness, Prince Geum-kang is inside.

Should we wait or should we break down the gate?

We should break down the gate.

We must finish the job before daybreak, Your Highness.

But Madam Kobe is an elder in the rank with my mother.

Let us reconsider.

There is no time. We must finish this.

Let us wait. Urge him to come out once more.

It'll soon be morning. We must quickly punish

Geum-kang and get to the Imperial Chambers.

Fine, then climb over the wall.

Yes, Your Highness.

Clim over the wall and open the gate!

General Padal, apprehend the criminal Geum-kang.

Yes, General. Climb over the wall and open the gate!

Apprehend Prince Geum-kang!

Open the door!

How dare you barge in here without permission!

Forgive me, Your Grace.

But we must take back the criminal's head. Take him!

No! No!

Take him at once!

Let go of me! Mother! Mother!

Geum-kang! Geum-kang!

Give us your command, Your Highness.

Brother Shin-guhm,

Go ahead. Have you anything to say?

Why are you doing this? What have I done wrong?

This is a rebellion!

This day would never habe come if it weren't for Geum-kang.

Take decisive action.

Do not hesitate, Your Higness.

Slay the criminal.

The revolution is a succes, Brother.

All is calm throughout the kingdom.

Good. Things could get messy if the regional lords resist.

Revolutionary forces have been deployed throughout the country

to strengthen the defense. Geum-kang should be dead by now.

Yes. I wonder what has happened to the Vice Prime Minister.

He was to be eliminated as well. It is a great shame...

Why did he have to support Geum_kang?

All of Geum-kang's supporters must die.

They are our enemy.

That's right.

Prime Minister, we are here.

This is Vice Prime Minister Choi Seung-woo's estate.

The entire house is lit up and the gate is left open.

I hear no one. Perhaps he has fled.

No, he is not one to flee. Let us go inside.

Yes, Prime Minister.

Search the estate! Find the Vice Prime Minister!

Find the Vice Prime Minister!

General! He's in here!

Welcome, Prime Minister.

I have been waiting for you for days now.

How about some tea?

There are pressing state affairs. I'm afraid I have no time.

And this is truly regrettable.

It's quite all right. He that is once born, once must die.

Has Prince Shin-guhm completed his endeavor?

He is at the palace. It should be over soon.

Prime Minister, we must slay him now.

I was the one who recruited you into the court of Bekjae.

I can't believe it has come to this...

I knew my end before I began. Bekjae will soon crumble.

Silence!

It is way of nature and providence of God.

Well, if you cannot join me, I shall have to drink alone.

I'd like to rest my tired soul.

Halt!

That tea is poisoned. This man deserves to be beheaded.

Shall I stop?

Prime Minister

Allow him to die a dignified death, General Sangui.

Thank you, Prime Minister.

It's a cold night. I've left a few jugs of wine for my guests.

It's my funeral after all. What is a funeral without some wine?

We will soon meet again in the life after.

It's a great relief to let go of wordly encumbrances...

Rest in peace, Vice Prime Minister.

Choi Seung-woo: His ancestral home is Kyun-ju. After 3 years

of studies in Tang China, he entered and served Tang government

by passing the state examination for non-natives. Along with Choi

Chi-won and Choi Un-eui, he was one of Shilla's Three

Choi Prodigies representing highnest intellects of the state.

Upon his return from Tang, he joined Kyun-hwon and played a

major role in Later Bekjae's development.

Recognized for exceptional composition, he wrote the essay

"Kyun-hwon's Epistle for the King of Koryo", and is said to

have written 5 volumes of "The Book of Foundation",

which remains unfound.

He is a criminal of high treason. Take his head.

Yes, General.

Take his head and report his death to Prince Shin-guhm.

Yes, General.

Your highness, the job is complete.

The Vice Prime Minister has been executed as well.

The Vice Prime Minister?

So he is head...

There was no other way.

They are the instigators of high treason.

Allow their heads to be displayed at the city plaza.

Fine.

Display the decapitated heads of the criminals!

His Majesty is still in slumber in the Imperial Chambers.

General Sangae stands guard.

It's morning. The job must be finished.

Yes, Your Highness.

It is his last day in the Imperial Chambers.

We will let him sleep.

There can be no mercy. His Majesty must be quickly removed.

The longer you wait, the more room you give the regional

powers to challenge you.

It is true.

Uncle, this is the fial day for my father and me.

Please do not press. We will wait until he wakes up.

Let us go.

His majesty is yet to awake.

We wil wait inside.

Is he asleep?

Yes, Your Highness. Shall I wake him?

No, we shall wait until he calls.

Let us stop this, Brother Wang Guhn. Please...

Please, Brother!

It's about time you give up.

Have you forgotten about the battle in Gochang?

I've traveled a long way to take your head.

Surrender your head. It's over for Bekjae.

Surrender your head!

Warriors, what are you waiting for?

Kill him! Kill him!

No! Mercy! Mercy!

Why do I keep having these nightmares? Why?

Goodness! It's morning I've overslept.

Attendant! Attendant!

Where is the imperial attendant!

Yes, YourMajesty

Have you gone deaf? How many times must I call?

Yes, Your Majesty

What is it?

Well, Your Majesty...

What is all this noise outside?

Did I not tell you to stop the military drill?

Your Majesty, I'm afraid...

You're afraid what?

I'm afraid that is not a military drill.

The revolutionary army has taken over the palace overnight.

What? The revolutionary army?

Yes. The supreme commander of the revolutionary army

is right outside.

At the Imperial Chambers? Revolutionary army?

The supreme commander? Who is this man?

Shin-guhm, it's you!

Yes, Father.

Shin-guhm!