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Do I...

...have to carry out this mission?

Regardless of you liking it or not...

...knowing the purpose or not...

...risking your life or not...

...you must do your best.

I'm starting to like you.

So don't worry.

I pricked you a little but you won't die.

Please make sure to let the Crown Prince know...

...he'll be the next.

Please behead the envoy, Yong Gol-dae...

...to show your intention!

Is that what you think?

Let's go to Mohwagwan.

Listen...

...all the soldiers of Joseon here!

I'm...

...outraged by their dispayed arrogance...

...breaking our promise made as brother countries in 1627...

...and suggesting us to serve their country as our superior...

So, right here...

...I'll behead our enemy's General Yong Gol-dae...

...to make our position clear to the world.

All the soldiers of Joseon here, come out and capture him!

I'll behead him myself!

General! Please hide!

The king gave an order to behead you.

He's got us. General, you should leave.

- It's him! - Get him!

Where are you going?

Move.

Unless you want to die.

I got an order to capture you.

It's the king's order.

This is my first day as a military officer...

...from my first day...

...poisoned by a girl so I'm not myself right now...

Anyway...

...he said the king's order comes before his...

...the king's order comes first.

My other mission will come after capturing you.

Bring it on.

Listen up.

We have to get to him first.

- Huh? - Pardon me?

Protect Yong Gol-dae and his neck.

Before his head is sent to Ming Emperor.

Search everywhere.

He couldn't have made it far.

- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!

Catch him now!

This way.

What are you doing here?

Have you seen Yong Gol-dae, perhaps?

Yong Gol-dae went that way.

You, go tell the soldiers.

- And you, follow me. - Yes, sir.

Over here!

Yong Gol-dae went this way!

Capture Yong Dol-dae!

Find Yong Dol-dae!

Yong Gol-dae went this way!

He jumped out from here.

It's quite high.

You needn't worry too much, Your Highness.

We'll catch him soon since all soldiers are out searching.

All soldiers out searching is my worry.

Pardon me?

Man... There's a reason for Yong Gol-dae being so famous.

How can a person possibly be that fast?

It's like he's a ghost or...

Are you sure... the order said we can kill him?

Yes, if we can't manage to capture him, we can kill him...

- Light the fire. - Yes, sir.

Come on, hurry up!

That's a gun shot!

Let's go!

No way... could he be shot?

Come on, let's go!

Did we catch him?

Is he... dead?

I'll have someone check, Your Majesty.

Huh? What's this?

Something came flying in from somewhere...

Something...

Why it had to be you?

Sorry I did this...

How come we still don't have him?

The order was made hours ago.

What's taking so long?

Hundreds of soldiers can't find one man?

Sir, sorry to let you know, but not only it got dark everywhere,

the forest big and dense that making the search hard.

All the soldiers are out searching everywhere,

and all the roads and ports leading to north are blocked...

...so we'll have a good news soon.

What's the point of blocking the ports leading to north now?

Don't you know who Yong Gol-dae is?

It's possible for him to be in Kaesong by now!

Your Majesty.

This is the worst situation I worried about.

The entire envoy team heard your order to behead Yong Gol-dae.

To make matters worse, Yong Gol-dae has disappeared.

Even if we slash and send his head to Ming, war is now inevitable.

If he makes it back alive and report everything to his king...

...that would still make the war inevitable.

You're still afraid of retaliation from the barbarians?

Minister Choi, the arrow that has left the bow never returns.

They're not our brothers anymore, but enemies!

Didn't His Majesty declare that to the whole country today?

Since Yong Gol-dae hasn't been captured,

so we can say the arrow hasn't left the bow yet.

Your Majesty,

please consider releasing the detained envoy team first.

We need to release and appease them, in order to avoid troubles.

Also, please consider ordering the soliders

to capture Yong Gol-dae alive, and not to kill him, Your Majesty.

It woudn't be too late to discuss after capturing him.

Are you suggesting to have that pathetic discussion, again?

It would shame Joseon to turn over the order!

How can you not know such?

Your Highness.

A message from your Right-hand Guard Heo Seung-po.

The barbarians...

- Shame on you! - How dare you say such?

Stop.

Stop!

Stop.

I said, stop.

Oh my...

You need to make some sounds at least if you're awake

You scared me to death!

What happened?

Why am I lying here?

The government office contacted me to take you home.

Do you how affraid I was?

Everyone was saying something bad happened over at Mohwagwan...

...then I got the message...

...thought they were asking to take your body home, at first.

I thought I had to bury you just after one day of working for you.

What happened to Yong Gol-dae?

Did we catch him?

No, he vanished into thin air.

Just like a ghost.

Master. Are we going to have a war?

Are we having a war again?

How can a mere officer know?

Ugh... why was I born during this unfortunate time?

You need to eat something.

Should I ask them to bring some food?

There're people helping Yong Gol-dae.

What?

Who would that be?

What?

Right. What is this?

You had this on you.

Why do you have a needle?

Don't touch it!

Do you have a death wish?

What?

Hand me my clothes. I need to go somewhere.

Where now?

Your Highness.

The Crown Prince is back from meeting.

Is he coming here?

No,

he's headed to Gyebang.

Your Highness!

What brings you here?

I need to tell you something...

Are you okay?

Oh, yes.

If you keep this up...

...they'll think the talisman is really working.

Are you keep falling to be a good daughter to your mother?

No way.

I just tripped...

Are you here to check on me over the unsettling rumors?

Nothing happened,

so you needn't worry.

Everthing will be okay.

It's not about that...

...it's about me, I need to talk to you about...

Right now?

Actually, I've been waiting for you all day.

...there's no chance to see you...

What is it about?

Now, tell me.

It's...

...actually...

...I made a mistake...

A mistake?

What kind of mistakes?

It's...

What is it?

I guess it's a big mistake, by the look on your face.

Actually...

...it's nothing.

- What do you mean nothing? - Nothing...

I'll tell you later.

Tell me now.

Didn't you say you'd been waiting all day?

No, it's alright.

Don't worry about it.

I'll stop by later.

No!

No, it's okay!

Please just pretend you didn't hear any.

He'll know what it's about, if you tell him I'm here to report.

What kind of report is it?

I can't tell you anymore than that.

I understand.

Please wait here for little bit.

What brings you here?

I'm here to see... the Crown Prince.

His Highness, for what?

I can't...

...tell you that.

For what reasons are you staying connected with His Highness?

I'm sorry to tell you...

...but I can't tell you that, either.

By the way...

...did you happened to lose...

any letters, perhaps?

Court Lady Kim.

Yes, Your Highness.

Keep the girls out there, further out.

Pardon me?

The Crown Princess would like to have a word with you.

Your Highness.

He's here.

Let him in.

Please go in.

How did you know that I lost the letter?

Perhaps...

...was it your doing?

No, it's not.

Then, how?

I found someone...

...who had stolen the letter and kept it.

Who?

Why would anyone... and why that?

I can't...

...tell you who it is. But...

...I can tell you that it'll most likely be used against you.

Me even dare asking you about the letter was...

...to tell Your Highness to be more aware of your surroundings.

One of your servants who comes in here...

...was bribed to be a spy without a doubt.

You need to search...

...and find the spy.

How come...

How come didn't you dispose that letter?

Didn't you tell me...

... that you've already burned it.

Don't dare think otherwise.

I just...

...kept it just for little bit to reminece my youth.

Is the Crown Prince aware of this, as well?

I'm here to report His Highness on that matter.

I'm in a position where I have to report him.

Though, I can't tell you...

...the reason.

You need to find the ways

to look for the spy urgently.

This is for your own safety.

Your Highness.

Are you listening to me?

I said, you need to find the spy from your palace.

Disrespectful! How dare you!

How come...

you're crying?

I hate it here.

It's always been like this here.

There's no one I can trust,

or complain to...

Everything is secret, everything...

There are walls everywhere.

Are you not...

...being loved?

Love?

What' is that?

You're talking about something that has no place in here.

What should I do now?

If I get kicked out of here due to this...

...I'll put my whole family in danger...

...and what's going to happen to you...

I don't get how foolish I am...

It's not your fault, Your Highness.

Find the spy.

That's the most urgent matter.

I'll surely take care of the matters outside.

Trust me.

Your Highness!

Is your Crown Princess inside?

No... yes.

What do you mean by 'no... yes'?

She's inside.

Tell her then.

Your Highness!

The Crown Prince is here.

Your Highness, why all of sudden...

You brought up something but didn't tell me...

...naturally I'm curious.

What's the mistake you made?

Let me hear it.

That is...

Did you cry?

No.

What mistake could be so big...

...that made you cry?

Perhaps, is it something like this?

Something like bringing a man to your room...

...behind your husband's back?

That's why I can't let you in the Crown Prince's Guard Troops.

What did I tell you?

I was right with my apprehensions.

It's not like that.

Wait.

Let me think this time before making a decision.

For the letter...

...I forgave you with generous mercy.

But instead of being grateful...

...you complained.

Saying how my biggest problem is...

...not being jealous as a husband should be.

Then...

...I should show what a husband would do this time.

That letter...

...someone stole that letter.

It's my fault for not getting rid of it beforehand.

I was going to come clean to you tell you...

...in case it back fires, but I couldn't bring myself to tell you.

I went to tell you that earlier.

And he...

...came to tell me that.

It's all my fault!

Who stole that letter?

That...

...I still don't...

It's the woman...

...you're looking for.

I dared to come in here...

...to check with facts first with the Crown Princess.

Also, it was my idea to hide behind the screen,

since I didn't want her to get in trouble again because of me.

That's all that happened.

Who is... the woman?

Follow me out.

Your Highness!

Don't worry, Your Highness.

His Highness won't make a big deal out of this.

What do you mean?

Because this time...

...His Highness is more at fault...

Tell me from the beginning, everything you saw in detail.

Yong Gol-dae had her as a hostage,

and got her into Mohwagwan,

by disguising her as a concubine of his vice general...

However,

she escaped shortly after getting in.

Did you check her face?

Yes,

it was the same woman.

As you said, she introduced herself as Hyang-sun.

And?

She knew that you'd send someone.

Also about me, and about the Crown Princess...

She knew everything.

I tried to catch her, but...

...missed her since she used this poison needle on me.

She killed one royal servant with this too.

She's a scary woman.

Is there anything you talked about?

She asked me...

...to tell Your Highness this...

Remember that feeling of poison

spreading through your body,

and make sure to tell the Crown Prince about it.

The next will be his turn.

Anything else?

Can I give you an advice?

You don't have to be so loyal...

...to the Crown Prince.

He is not someone...

...worthy...

...risking your life for.

You'll end up like me if you give him your hear.

Why aren't you answering my question?

Anything else she said?

She was practicing the penmanship of the Crown Princess.

It seemed...

...she was planning to something soon.

Who is she?

Why is she trying to harm you and the Crown Princess?

And why did you trying to kill her before?

Five years ago...

...what happened?

Please tell me.

I can't continue my mission without knowing anything.

Besides, this involves...

...the Crown Princess's well-being.

I'll take care of her well-being, so you needn't worry.

The letter was mine.

It was my fault,

so it's my responsibility, too.

You are claiming the letter is yours.

Are you implying that the Crown Princess's heart is still yours?

Your speech on responsibility seems your claim of ownership.

I admire your innocent heart for her...

...but that's as far as I can forgive.

For how long do you think I will just smile and tolerate.

Listen carefully to what I'm saying.

Discern which part is a joke...

...and which part is not.

Your Highness.

Your Right-hand Gaurd and Left-hand Gaurd Officers are here.

Thanks.

You go back to your unit for now.

We'll speak on this later.

There're much urgent matters than Mi-ryung I need to deal with.

Mi-ryung did?

Search all servants under the Crown Princess.

Including their aquaintance...

...and their families, too.

Report anything suspicious to me.

It's risky,

so take extra caution.

Yes, Your Highness.

Your Highness.

The Crown Prince is here.

It's all my fault.

I was sad to part with something...

...that has a memory from my youth.

It was foolish of me.

- It's all my fault so please... - No.

It's my fault.

It's all my fault.

You don't have to blame yourself.

How is it your fault?

If anything were to happen because of this...

...I'll protect you.

I'll be on your side,

so don't worry.

Trust me.

Perhaps...

...has Park Dal-hyang said the same thing?

Such as, 'don't worry,'

or 'trust me.'

He did say.

How dare he.

I hate it here.

You are claiming the letter is yours.

Are you implying that the Crown Princess's heart is still yours?

Love?

What is that?

You're talking about something that has no place in here.

Ouch, I'm sorry...

Wow, look who's here!

It's my friend, Park Dal-hyang!

What brings you here?

Oh, I was called...

Who called you?

The Crown Princess?

Oh really?

Wow, Park Dal-hyang is already catching on, yeah?

Right, a secret love affair...

...is a must in this city.

What did she say?

Did she say she missed you?

Don't speak nonsense!

I was here to report him on something.

To the Crown Prince? What kind of report?

Ask His Highness yourself.

Then.

Then, we'll see you again.

We're busy, too.

Hey, this!

I think someone dropped it just now...

It's mine.

I'll see you later.

It's been awhile, General.

Please accept my apology for the rough transport.

I didn't have any other way due to the urgent situation.

They're my friends who brought you over here.

I never thought I'd see you this way.

Are you not hurt anywhere?

I never guessed you speak my language.

I've been studying for a long time.

Thought it'd be more valuable than the Ming's in the near future.

You would surely know how our governement works...

The Crown Prince speaking the language of Later Jin...

is considered bring shame to our country...

...and I'll have to make...

...an official apology...

...or, I'll be withdrawn from my position.

So now you know my weakest point.

And this shows my position on today's incident as well.

I kidnapped you to save you from harms.

If you're looking for...

...an ally in Joseon...

...I'd be a better choice than Kim Ja-jeom.

I wanted to make sure you hear that.

I've known of you for about 10 years,

coming in and out of Joseon.

That sounds about right.

But I never imagined you'd say anything like this.

I just said it.

I don't want to be thrown out...

...before being on the throne.

And I want to avoid any unnecessary wars.

One way or another...

I believe you were trying to meet Kim Ja-jeom for the same reason.

By the way, where is this place?

Where do you think it is?

It seems like a library.

It is my private library.

I brought you to my palace.

You're inside the palace.

I couldn't leave you there any longer...

...as the search intensified.

Your Highness.

A message from your right guard officer Heo Seung-po.

Stop, stop!

Stop. Didn't I say, stop?

What brings you here?

The Crown Prince came to check himself,

since there's no words on Yong Gol-dae's arrest.

I'm so sorry.

We're doing our best searching but...

Open the gate.

Open it!

Stop.

How many soldiers are here, and we've still not captured him?

Is this how you carry out the king's order?

I'm sorry.

Hurry up!

If he escapes and makes it to Later Jin...

...it'll be a disaster for us.

We will find him.

Don't worry.

Inside the palace, no one's searching for your whereabout.

It's the safest place for you.

If you're relieved...

...why don't we sit and talk?

Someone's coming.

Whoa, what are you doing here again?

I thought you left and went home.

You didn't go back to your unit?

I came back to check something.

Check what?

Earlier today...

when I had a chance to kill Yong Gol-dae...

...someone interrupted me right before.

I was hit by a stone and knocked out.

But I feel like who hurt me is...

...someone I know.

When I was losing consciousness...

...I could feel him wiping the blood off of my face.

It looked something like...

...your blood-stained handkerchief.

What is he talking about?

Are you drunk?

There more unsettling things other than that.

What motivated the Crown Prince...

...to visit the search field in the middle of night?

Without any special reason.

And why would the two of you stand here...

...guard a dark, empty library?

It's all very strange.

People say, it's always in the last place you look.

So let me check...

...if Yong Gol-dae is here.

Hey... they're exchanging important words right now.

Is the Crown Prince in a meeting

with Yong Gol-dae?

Keep it down, it's an important matter.

The king ordered us to find Yong Gol-dae and behead him.

How can the Crown Prince save him...

...moreover hide and have a secret talk with him?

There's a reason.

Since you're here, you should help us guarding here.

We're short-handed. Aren't we already on the same side?

How many times did we fight together as a team already?

Last time, I thought we were trying to catch...

...the traitors who sided with the enemy!

That's why I helped!

And I was even ready to die there.

But right now, you're no different than Kim Ja-jeom.

Politics isn't that simple.

It's to protect our country,

so you should let it go.

I can't let it go.

Whatever the reason is, you're not following the king's order.

This is a treason.

Step aside

This dude really doesn't get it.

I like you because you are very by the book...

...but this is too much.

Come on.

I'm an officer carrying out the king's order.

Leave.

Put your sword away.

We'll have to defend if you come any closer.

If you don't step aside...

...I'll have any other way, either.

I strongly believe that

Late Jin having a war with Joseon right now is...

...reckless and wasting our military force and energy.

The emperor's considered invading Joseon...

...but I've always been against that.

All I want is...

...your proper respect and reply to letter...

...from the Emperor.

Then it's settled.

You and I are on the same page...

Now we have to plan...

Hey,

why don't we just to stop?

I said, step aside!

What are you doing?

Lower your swords, this's an order!

Why are you here?

Your Highness.

I'm carrying out the king's order.

I'm confident that Yong Gol-dae is here,

so I'm trying to investigate but they're blocking my way.

I have to check inside.

Step back.

I have to check.

I said step back, it's an order.

I said it's an order.

How dare you cross me?

The king's order

comes before yours.

As you told me.

The king's order is second to none.

The only order that comes before my order is the king's.

Regardless of you liking it or not...

...knowing the reason or not...

...risking your life or not...

...you must do your best.

Unless it's the king's order.

I'm doing as you taught me.

So I'm carrying out the king's order.

So I can't carry out...

...yours.

Please step aside, Your Highness.

If you don't cooperate...

...I'll have to call the authorities.

If I don't step aside, are you going to stab me?

Your eyes are telling me...

...you could stab me.

Anyone who goes againt the king's order...

...can't be an exception.

Fine.

Then you will have to beat me first.

Hey, what are you doing?

How dare you.

You're not carrying out the king's order...

...but resisting against me.

I'm a mere military officer trying to fulfill the king's order.

No, you're resisiting against me...

...with the king's order as an excuse.

You're just mad because... you lost a girl to me.

You're being childish and upset from the begining...

...not knowing what's going on around you.

Isn't that so?

Am I not right?

- You're being unreasonable. - I am right.

Let's do this.

Yes, the General's inside.

If you beat me here...

...I'll hand him over to you.

Then you'll be...

...recognized and succeed.

But if I win...

...all of the kindness I shown you will be canceled.

Your passing the exam will also be canceled.

You can just go back home right away.

How is that?

Isn't that a good bet...

...as we live an unpredictable life?

It's not the time for a bet!

If we make noise here someone might come.

Draw your sword.

I can't fight against you.

Please step aside.

Are you saying I'm no match for you?

Even if you can fight well,

you're not a soldier who fights for a living.

Yeah?

Then how about being killed by a non-soldier?

What are you doing? This isn't like you.

Don't interrupt.

It's an order.

Do you still think I'm a joke?

Right.

This is your real intention.

Do you want to accept the bet?

If you order me to, then I will.

This is crazy.

Watch out, right behind you!

That's enough.

Stop it!

It's our duty to protect you.

If you don't stop...

Stop!

What are you doing right now?

Step aside.

It's a bet between men.

It's dangerous.

Please step aside.

I said stop it!

Hey, you know that's jealousy.

You're jealous.

A barbarian who deserves to beheaded,

gets to write poems peacefully in a palace and I became a hostage.

Where is Park Dal-hyang?

- That's none of your concern. - They changed the lock.

Just consider this a warning.

Let's do the bet again.

Draw your sword.

Do you want to stop the war?

We can't avoid the war. Your Highness.

Your Highness,

Yong Gol-dae and I...

...can be the next power of new Joseon.

I'll give you until tonight.

You said we have traitors who sided with the barbarians?

Commander-in-Chief, can you be accountable for your words?

Maybe...

...I mean he could be already here, even now.