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Empress Ki

[Episode 05]

Your Worship...

Prince! Prince! Prince!

Prince...

Prince! Prince...!

Prince.

Prince.

Sungnyang!

Sungnyang!

Sungnyang! Sungnyang!

Sungnyang... help... help me...

My blood's flowing to my head like it'll explode.

Be patient. The brigands will take care of you soon enough.

Sungnyang, I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

I won't... I won't run away again.

Help me.

Ple-e-ease...

Ouch!

What, you just cut the rope?

I said I won't run. Untie me.

You deaf?

Don't you believe me?

If we go to Kaegyong, we're dead.

Don't you believe me?

Yes, I don't.

Stubborn..!

Tangqishi will be there waiting to kill us.

Can't you see that?

The King will protect you.

Like on Daechong Island? A lot of good it did.

He's the only one I trust.

You're a piece of work.

Koryo doesn't want you dead.

Yuan does.

Get that straight.

My legs too sore.

No food, no rest.

How am I supposed to walk?

What's the weakest animal in the forest?

Here we go again.

You.

I've got a sword.

You've got nothing. No strength, no guts.

Yeah, yeah, you're just super.

Keep it up.

It will be dark soon.

The animals will be out.

Uh-huh, that some kind of threat?

Animals, ri-i-ight...

EEK! Snake!

Well, come on

C'mon, c'mon, before they get you.

[Inju]

That's Sungnyang all right.

Very nice.

You captured him perfectly. Perfect.

Sire, Yom Byongsu. If I may?

He's busy. Come back later.

This is urgent.

Move it.

Little...!

How dare you barge in...

Sire. Look.

This is the man with Togon.

Wait.

What's his name?

Sungnyang.

- The Jackal? - Yes.

Post this picture in Inju and Kaegyong.

Offer a reward.

Muster the men.

Monitor the roads to the capital. Mountains, waterways, everything.

Understood?

- Sire. - Sir.

I'll take the mountains. Lend us your hounds.

Your hand.

Ki Jaho. He's like a madman.

Chains should keep him in line.

Sir.

Halt.

We're close. Stay sharp.

Sir!

They smell something.

Move out.

They'll have them soon.

Rain.

Heaven smiles on us.

It's not the Prince's time just yet.

They lost the scent.

Of all the times. He has the luck of the devil.

Let's get out of the rain.

We'll die of exposure before we reach the capital.

You can't catch cold from a little rain.

See? I already caught one.

You'll survive.

Come on, just a little break.

Could you be any more selfish?

Think of all those who died trying to protect you.

Yeah, well, you didn't have to yell...

There's no time. Follow me.

Sheesh. Temperamental...

Father, hang on.

Stay alive.

Father...

Whoa.

We might as well wait out the rain.

Right. Find us some shelter.

There's a courtesan house down the way.

Sire, Wang Ko.

Heads down.

This is the King of Shenyang.

Dismount immediately.

Ki Jaho.

You were right. Something happened to Togon.

Follow Wang Ko.

Yes, Sire.

A drink, General Yom.

Sire, 'General?'

I'm a peon, nothing more.

But a general when all this is over.

At your service.

Your Majesty.

'Your Majesty?'

Well said, indeed.

What's this?

What do you think?

Ta-da! Wine all around.

You there. Join us.

Whoa. That's some herb.

- No key. - Huh?

I'll whistle if anyone comes.

Go on.

Commander.

- Ho. - Shh.

Time is short.

Listen to me.

Is this true?

Yes. Tell the King.

You have to find them before Tangqishi.

Mount Hoenggye?

It's the worst possible route. They'll be there.

What?

My lookout.

Go.

Forget me.

Save Sungnyang.

Sorry. Hold on.

Wait...

I swear...

Loafers.

On your feet!

What happened to discipline?

This will never happen under me.

- Come along. - Sir.

Get up!

Yom Byongsu.

Yes, Sire.

Dig out his eyes, cut off his tongue, and his ears.

A living corpse that will never speak, see, or hear again.

We haven't found Togon yet.

Tangqishi will find him.

We don't need him.

Sire, why not just kill him?

I need him alive.

So the King can see who betrayed Togon.

I should never have promoted you.

Don't blame me. You did this to yourself.

Where's your sense of duty?

You would betray your own country?

Country? MY country?

The year I was born my father died fighting the Yuan.

And my mother?

Beaten to death when she stole some rice to feed her children.

Of the four of us, one starved, one froze to death.

My sister killed herself rather than be a Yuan concubine.

That is what my father died fighting to protect.

Betrayal?

I didn't betray my country.

My country betrayed me, you got that?

The Yuan did this to us.

They're the ones you should fight.

Fine.

Live your fantasy. Die a soldier.

As for me, in the names of my dead family...

I choose to live for myself.

It won't be what you think. It won't.

You can walk now.

Let's stay here.

No one can find us, not in the mountains.

In a year, maybe six months, I'll be emperor.

You'll have an estate as big as Koryo.

Better yet, you'll have the highest office in Yuan.

Can your King match that?

That's more like it.

Greed always works.

What are... mmph...

You man't do shis!

Don't wear yourself out, Mumbly.

Wait... mmph!

I'll remember shis!

Fan out. They must have left a trail.

They're headed for the Kaegyong.

It's been days. Give it up.

Silence.

I never give up.

Stubborn.

A baby arrow.

Sungnyang, hang on.

I'll find you.

Hang on a bit longer.

Sungnyang.

You can save your breath.

I'm cold. Light a fire.

They'll see it.

What's your King's trick anyway?

I offer you wealth, position, and you still turn me down.

Your men didn't die for me, they died for your King.

No one ever risked his life for me.

What makes him so different?

Get some sleep.

We move out before dawn.

Thanks for nothing. I won't run off, all right?

Why can't I inspire men?

Just wait, El Temur.

You're wrong.

I'll be a great Khan yet.

And when I am...

I'm coming for you first.

...Vengeance...

We found something.

They slept here.

Stand back.

Sungnyang was hurt.

Togon will be exhausted.

Look at Sungnyang's tracks. He's running like a girl.

Small feet...

The blood is still wet. They can't be far.

Release the hounds.

Sir!

He's not too bright, but he's nearly as good as you.

That's why he hates me.

Because I'm better.

Sir, you can't risk helping Togon again.

I'm starving... so hungry...

Another mushroom? Forget it.

Just the sight of it makes me sick.

Bag a rabbit tomorrow.

I need meat and plenty of it...

What? You see a yummy?

A hunter.

What now? Did they find us?

Run.

Stay with me whatever you do.

They're close.

Fan out.

Sir.

Keep looking!

Sungnyang, this is it...

Don't give up. We can't.

What now?

We jump.

I... I can't... If we jump...

You can.

I can't.

El Temur was right.

I can't do anything.

So you're giving up without even trying?

There! The cliff!

What have you done to be the Khan?

I've...

Waited for your brother to die.

That's what got you here.

If you want to live, to be emperor...

jump.

Your Worship.

Your Worship, it's dangerous.

Please step away.

Please. This way, Your Worship.

On three.

One...

...two...

Your Worship.

Three.

Insane...!

Sungnyang, I did it!

Yesun Temur Khan...

Do you see?

Your son has grown up at last.

Well? Fire! Shoot!

Up there, Sire.

We're too late.

Fire!

No, Sungnyang. Stay alive.

No! No!

Sungnyang!

Prince! Prince!

Rotten...!

Get the bodies.

Sir.

Did they make it?

Doubtful.

Go find the bodies.

Sir.

Move out.

Halt!

The King of Koryo.

How dare you do this on our land?

Always something...

Dead!

The Emperor... is dead!

Sire! Sire!

Sire!

Taken so young.

So very young.

Togon Temur Khan is now Emperor.

Inform Regent El Temur.

El Temur has gone to Koryo.

To escort the Prince.

He went himself?

Just so, Your Majesty.

Wake up. Stay with me.

Don't die.

You can't die.

Open your eyes, you wimp!

You're freezing.

Don't die. Please.

Please...

Open your eyes.

You have to live so I can save my dad.

Please, please... Open your eyes...

Don't die.

My heart is pounding...

Is this what it's like to die?

What's with me?

He's a man.

His heart is beating. Why doesn't he breathe?

What's the idea?

Prince.

You're alive. Thank goodness.

S-s-stay back. Keep away.

Sorry. I was just so happy.

Why is your chest wrapped up?

Has the infection from your arm spread?

It's nothing. Forget it.

Forget nothing.

Look at you. You're burning up.

Kaegyong isn't far from here.

I'll survey the area. You rest.

Heart trouble.

That's what it is.

Pounding like this...

...ouch...

Halt.

Has the King seen the Prince?

Fortunately, he has not.

We nearly sneezed in our own soup there.

This man assassinated Prince Togon.

Ki Jaho killed Togon?

Explain yourself.

Well, spit it out.

Don't bother.

He is deaf, dumb, and blind.

This man...

can provide an eyewitness account.

Yom Byongsu reporting.

Tell us what you know.

Ki Jaho murdered Prince Togon.

And leveled Daechong Island.

Lies!

How dare you?

It is not a lie.

I saw it with my own eyes.

Who was behind it?

Ki Jaho said...

Talahai.

Have you ever met Ki Jaho?

Why would I?

Never?

Musong.

Sire.

Ki Jaho said he injured Talahai's hand?

Yes, Sire.

He told me so at the Inju courtesan house.

I took a chunk out of Talahai's hand.

That's proof that they are the assassins.

If he spoke the truth, your hand will bear marks.

Show us.

What's this all about?

Unhand me!

A scar.

Teeth marks, Sire.

The Prince was murdered... by you!

Sire.

What's going on here?

Leave this to me.

We have word that El Temur's ship has docked.

Welcome, Regent.

- Regent. - Regent.

It's been too long.

Thank you for making the trip.

Long time no see.

You're just in time.

You say my boys murdered Togon?

Yes.

When we find the body, I want you out of Koryo.

I don't care who killed him.

Just that he's dead.

We're in Koryo.

If I say he died of illness, then illness it was.

If I say you killed him, then that is high treason.

This is my palace.

Regent or not...

Threaten me and you threaten Yuan.

Do you want Koryo bathed in blood?

I'm not afraid.

Which of us is stronger here in 'your' palace?

Unhand me. You know who I am?

Sire, what is this?

The royal guards are no more.

Sire!

The royal guards are disbanded as per your orders.

This is how I rule my empire.

Treat the king with respect.

Father.

The palace is now under our command.

The King is not to leave his chambers.

Not to worry. Get some rest.

I don't understand this.

What is the Regent doing here?

The Emperor is death.

I'm sure of it.

He must confirm Togon's death to ensure the succession.

You're right.

The Khan is dead.

You can't leave. Guards are everywhere.

Jombak says he can't find Sungnyang or Togon's bodies.

We have to get out of here and search for the Prince.

I'll kill El Temur myself.

Sire.

Not just him.

Wang Ko, Tangqishi, Talahai.

Everyone on the palace grounds.

No, Sire.

No? Why not?

Why can't I kill thieves in my own house?

If you do, Koryo will be bathed in blood.

Our people will die cursing your name.

Silence!

They're evil and they must die.

Sire.

No, Sire!

Let go.

Kill me instead.

And me, Sire.

What should I do?

What can I do?

Sire.

We are cursed.

Cursed unto death...

I cannot... bear it...

Sire.

Sungnyang.

Keep moving.

What? Isn't he one of yours?

It's Yom.

Wait.

Hang on, aren't those Wang Ko's men?

Traitors.

Yom was the one that tried to kill you.

Uh-oh.

They blocked the way.

What now?

Follow me.

I said not to come here.

We could be in the woods.

But no, Sergeant Stubborn...

Wait, Sungnyang, Sungnyang, what's...?

You ARE stubborn, look at this.

Sungnyang, I'll get medicine, hang on.

You got hurt trying to save me.

Don't die, Sungnyang, don't die.

An arrow?

There's no medicine, per se.

But this will help fight infection. I made it myself.

How much, Pops?

Watch your mouth.

It doesn't matter.

Take this. It's valuable.

Rude little twit. Forget it.

How dare you?

Dare?

No money, no herbs. Out, out!

You again? I said get out.

Here.

What's this?

Five taals of silver.

Five taals? Why didn't you say so?

Rocks?

Stop him!

Thief!

Stop! Thief!

- After him! - After him!

Get him!

Where's the outhouse?

It was that soup...

Talk about paying for it later.

You blind or what?

Hold on.

Wang Ko's men?

What's this?

Wait. The Jackal's split arrows.

Stop!

...Where...

Halt!

They're gone.

Not the herbs, not that!

Where'd you get this?

How did you get The Jackal's arrows?

You know Sungnyang?

Prince... Togon?

I'm with you.

The Jackal. Where is he?

How is he?

We were just in time.

I left some pills. Take with plenty of water.

Thanks.

Not a word about this to anyone.

Relax.

But I've never seen a woman endure such pain.

A woman? What woman?

Who else? The girl inside.

The Jackal... is a girl?

You didn't know?

I'm such a jerk. Only thinking of myself.

Sungnyang.

You would deny it...

but you're my first real retainer.

And in this whole wide world...

my only real friend.

Sungnyang.

You're up?

What happened?

I'll tell you later.

At least you're alive.

Here. Take this.

Why didn't you say you're a girl?

The doctor told me.

Sungnyang, you...

Please.

Don't tell anyone.

Sure. Whatever you say.

The King?

Surrounded by enemies.

The palace, Kaegyong, everywhere.

Whatever it takes, the King has to know Togon is alive.

We can't get in, not as things are now.

What next? If they force the King to abdicate...

What's that disgusting stench?

Disgusting...?

Well, see, my stomach was upset...

I didn't have time to change.

Stench.

All right, all right. I get it already.

I have a plan.

What? For the palace?

Yom Byongsu. We'll use him.

But first...

C'mon.

Get in.

Sungnyang, listen, do we have to?

That's what I get for saving you, stubborn...!

Fine. Getting in.

You get it?

What's that?

Rotten fish oil.

Ugh, it reeks.

This rotten fish oil will save your life.

You kidding? If it doesn't kill me first.

Get in.

Sungnyang.

We fight to win.

Fear or anything else...

whatever it takes.

I can't...

Now.

It's so small.

Almost there.

It's worse than poop.

Once we're in, they'll see it was the Yuan that tried to kill you.

Not us.

Say something.

Stop talking.

- Ma'am. - Yes.

Thanks. Here you go.

Come again.

With a new king the world will be mine.

'General.'

'General Yom Byongsu.'

EEK!

You little...

S-Sungnyang?

You...!

Yom.

Translated by D. Bannon Subtitles provided by MBC

Why won't he wake up?

We have to kill Togon.

Save me, Regent.

We already discussed this.

Kill me and take Koryo if you can!

Koryo will cease to be, it will become part of Yuan.

You will have my protection.

Thank you, Regent.

But you must make my daughter Empress.

I can't stand the sight of you.

Don't shoot.

Who tried to kill you?

Ki Jaho. It was Ki Jaho.

Don't say that!