"Please do NOT hardsub and/or stream this episode using our English subtitles." "Brought to you by WITH S2 Written In The Heavens Subbing Squad" "Episode 32" "I have escorted them." "What are you going to do about it?" "I am aware Yeon is parturient with His Majesty's child." "Will you alert His Majesty about this?" "I shall issue you these orders." "No... make this request." "Keep silent about it." "What benefit would learning about this bring him?" "It will only hamper his resolve, so keep silent about this." "Yes..." "I was thinking the same, Your Majesty." "I shall follow your wishes." "You have my trust." "But, should His Majesty learn of this," "I shall never forgive you!" "Your Majesty." "It's me, Maro." "Come in." "I shall pour you a drink." "Here." "No..." "Your Majesty." "Take it." "Your Majesty." "By any chance... did you hear anything about Lady Yeon?" "Nothing, Sire." "Right." "I suspected so." "Your Majesty." " It is time you forg..." " I know." "I know I shouldn't feel anything for her any longer." "But..." "I can't erase her from my heart." "I can't stop thinking of all she went through because of me." "I wonder... where and how she's living now." "Henceforward, you two must deliberate every and all issues pertaining to our state affairs." "What are you saying, Sire?" "Those decisions belong to you." "I shall follow the former king's wish, and launch an expansion campaign." "The reason His Deceased Majesty moved the capital to Gungnae Fortress... was to make this the pillar of a grandiose empire." "I shall take to the battlefield instead, and make his dream come true." "But, Your Majesty..." "Due to Baegeuk's insurrection, we have stopped collecting levies, and it will be nearly impossible to finance any expedition." "The spoils of our victories shall continue financing our campaign." "If you plan to leave for this campaign, how will you deal with Baegeuk?" "Halt this misery right now, and slay me!" "I shall not." "You... will spend the rest of your days doing labor." "You will be sent to Mt." "Cheolgwang, where the biting and wintry gazes shall welcome you, as you help enlarge our trade pathways." "It is that suffering which shall awake you to all you subjected our people to, and it will help you reflect upon your vile misdeeds." "Take him away." "Yes!" "Kill me now!" "Spare my life now, and I shall live to make you regret this day!" "Take him away now!" "So, are you the only chieftains who survived?" "That is right, Your Majesty." "The very existence of the Biryu clan was put in peril, because of Baegeuk's insurrection." "As the Empress, I shan't condone the Biryu clan's behavior." "But, as a fellow Biryu clan member," "I shan't bear to see all the meritorious efforts of our clan... vanish in such a miserable manner." "The reason I summoned you here... is to give the Biryu clan its past glory back." "You may enter." "As you already know, Chieftain Myungjin participated in Baegeuk's revolt, so he certainly deserves to die." "But, as our clan needs a man like him to rebuild itself," "I shall hereby proclaim him as the clan Chief, entrusted with relaying all my orders to you." "My deportment is still hampered by the fact..." "His Majesty hasn't forgiven me yet." "Hence, should you require to confer anything with me, be very careful of your surroundings." "Yes." "I shall pay you back for all the faith and benevolence you've shown me." "Have you heard of the "fatherland"*?" "*Budo: close to early ideals of "paradise" or "fatherland";" "land where "sons of heaven" resided" "Just as you saw on those shrine murals, it was the gargantuan land where ancestors of Jumong's father (Haemosu) lived." "His Majesty Jumong's lifetime dream... was to win back that lost* fatherland of ours." "*Gojoseon's past territory, still much bigger than early Goguryeo" "Right now, Goguryeo is suffering Buyeo and the Han's might, but my dream is to one day recover our fatherland." "And I hope you and I, Muhyul, will fulfill that dream together." "Bear this in mind." "What we shall unite for and win back... is our fatherland." "Surpass the achievements of every man who sat on our throne, and bring this country perpetual glory and prosperity." "Your Majesty." "We completed all deployment procedures." "Charge!" "Goguryeo!" "Hurrah!" "Two years later" "Prince Hodong" "Hodong!" "Ahh... here you are." "Let's go." " You may leave first." " Yes." "Isn't it cold?" "I wish I had the gift of making the wheel of time turn faster." "May you swiftly grow into a young man." "Many are the things I wish to share with you." "Is anything bothering you?" "It's nothing." "By any chance... is it because of your father's anniversary?" "You needn't worry." "I shall make sure nothing disturbs your pilgrimage... to your father's tomb." "I am just fine, so don't worry about me." "What if it brings you trouble?" "Are you worried about me?" "I have a gift for you and Hodong which I shall give you at the ritual." "Who are you?" "!" "What do you think you're doing?" "Weren't you involved in the conspiracy perpetrated long ago... by the Chief Retainer?" "That..." "What is that all about?" "It wouldn't be of much difficulty for me to slay you now." "You must not even realize all the patience I have shown... for the sake of this country." "If you still believe the Chief Retainer will protect you, then it is time you abandon such foolish delusions." "The only thing that can grant you survival now... is that garrulous tongue of yours." "I shall meet His Majesty." "We cannot allow you in now." "You supercilious buffoon!" "How dare you try to stop me?" "!" "His Majesty is now conferring matters with the Lieutenant Commander." "Dojin?" "!" "Chief Retainer." "He's trying to disband all private armies of the royals, and make those men join the Central Guard?" "!" "All the royals' men will end up under Dojin's command!" "You surely must be mistaken." "Would His Majesty leave me in the dark about such a crucial development?" "Listen to you!" "His Majesty ordered all royals to renounce their troops, threatening he'd deprive their authority, if they defy his command." "I must meet His Majesty." "And what would that ever change?" "His Majesty is deliberating all state affairs with Dojin, and don't you see how they're leaving you out of everything?" "What have you been doing while Dojin was amassing all that power?" "I surely shan't take this lying down." "Meaning?" "Just wait and see." "I issued my orders as you requested, but won't the royals staunchly oppose all this?" "To create the internal stability which will allow us to attack Goguryeo, it is of utmost urgency that we concentrate all decisional power on Your Majesty." "This could foment winds of treacherous discord." "Should I witness any such development," "I shall swiftly eradicate any problem at the root." "There is no reason to hesitate." "During the last two years, for every inch Muhyul gained through expansion, the dagger of angst engulfing my soul pierced through an inch deeper." "Before his rampaging blade starts pointing our way," "I must strike Goguryeo first." "Allow me... to quench your angst, Sire." "Protect His Majesty!" "Chief Retainer!" "Was it you, Chief Retainer?" "What are you referring to?" "You don't need to hide that to me!" "What are you trying to imply?" "Make some sense of your utterances." "His Majesty was attacked by assassins while hunting." "Take him!" "You fool!" "Get out of my face right now!" "The assassins we captured have confessed." "Did you treacherous vultures really make an attempt on my life?" "!" "How could you say something so lamentable?" "May the heavens and earth decry our innocence!" "Your Majesty is being deceived!" "You're letting a carefully planned conspiracy to oust us... becloud your judgment, Sire!" "I have heard the assassins' confession with these very ears of mine!" "They confessed you ordered them to slay me!" "What's more, we found a message with your seal at the assassins' abode!" "And you still try to deny the truth?" "That is something anyone can manipulate, Sire." "Manipulate?" "!" "Yes, Your Majesty." "There is a master of forgery in Daecheon Fortress." "He is so talented, there is nothing he can't forge." "And how would you know that?" "Th..." "That..." "Because you used that man to forge Tak Rok's calligraphy?" "Because you conspired with him to inculpate Tak Rok of treason?" "This... is a conspiracy, Sire!" "Sure, it surely must be." "It must be a conspiracy you created to deceive me, and make me accuse Dojin of treason!" "Sire!" "Allow me a chance to prove my innocence." "I shall prove to you how all this was the Lieutenant Commander's doing." "You may enter." "He acted on behalf of the Chief Retainer, and followed the Wesaja's every move." "Is it true?" "Yes, Your Majesty!" "Not only that, I also received orders to spy on the Lieutenant, and all this was a ploy to incriminate him." "Speak no more!" "When did I ever order you that?" "Your Majesty!" "Have faith in your humble servant!" "Allow me a chance to prove my innocence." "You still think you can belittle me this way?" "!" "Take that treacherous vermin out of my sight!" "Yes!" "Sire!" "May you believe me!" " Sire!" " Your Majesty!" "Your Majesty!" "Your Majesty!" "Your Majesty..." "Your Majesty!" "Your Majesty!" "Your Majesty!" "Come closer." "Tak Rok's treason was a fabrication." "This can only expose my rule to complaints, but I shall gleefully take the blame." "I shall restore Tak Rok's credentials, and move his tomb to the royal shrine." "Forgive me." "My father's angst has been finally quenched." "My gratitude, Orabeoni." "It will be an asperous journey, so take good care of her." "Yes." "Will you follow me?" "My father would like to see you as well, I'm sure." "Do you wish me to come?" "All right." "Together we shall go." "Why are you still out here?" "The wind is cold." "Why don't you return to your tent?" "I just had a nightmare." "Lady Yeon was being followed by someone." "She was risking her life right under my eyes, but despite witnessing it all, there was nothing I could do to help her." "Your Majesty." "It is time you start taking care of yourself." "It has been two years of continuous battle." "This shall be enough to fulfill your wishes, and our troops are tired." "So, shouldn't we head back home?" "I don't think I'll ever be able to abandon the battlefield." "Much more so than any lavish dwellings, spending the night here in the open gives me peace." "Our people are waiting for you, Sire." "Shouldn't you return to the capital, and look after them?" "It is now time you return." "Have you enjoyed good health, Your Highness?" "I was just waiting for you." "Where is His Majesty now?" "Ahh... yes, so..." "He subjugated Western Yilou, and welcomed several Xianbei tribes." "Until three months ago, he was advancing towards the Liao River." "Then, he must be engaged in battle with the Yangmaek by now?" "!" "It's been long since the Yangmaek have submitted to His Majesty's might." "Isn't he really formidable?" "In only two years, he doubled our territory." "Right." "It is truly an outstanding achievement." "His Majesty must be in good health, I suppose?" "That..." "Your Highness shall soon witness it for yourself." "His Majesty is returning to the capital as we speak!" "Is that true?" "Yes!" "Is His Majesty really returning home?" "Yes." "He crossed the Taizi River three days ago, so they should be here soon." "He's returning after two years of constant battles for our country." "Make sure we welcome him back in the best possible way." "It shall be done, Your Highness." "I shall summon the courtiers, and make all preparations." "Your Majesty!" "How does it look?" "Will these royal garments befit His Majesty?" "Your Majesty..." "His Majesty is returning." "Is that true?" "Yes!" "We laud your efforts, Sire!" "Our people's cries of jubilation are piercing the sky." "This triumph belongs to our troops, and their indomitable spirit." "With an indomitable stalwart like you, it couldn't be otherwise." "Here... may you enter." "I am rejoiced to see you in such good spirits." "Have you been enjoying good health?" "Yes, Your Majesty." "While you were away on your expansion campaign," "Buyeo went through many changes." "Is it true their Chief Retainer Sagu was deprived of all authority?" "Yes, Your Majesty." "And it was Dojin who made that possible." "What is even more surprising, the real power in Buyeo now sits not with King Daeso, but Dojin." "He rose to power in such an impressive way, not only King Daeso, but even the people hold him in high esteem." "Does that mean King Daeso is acknowledging him as his heir?" "Well.. that looks to be the truth." "If we're talking of Dojin, he knows more about Goguryeo than anyone there." "If such a man becomes King of Buyeo, he will surely pose a big obstacle for Goguryeo." "We must swiftly find a solution, Sire." "I just thought... this would suit you." "T..." "Take it." "Every day on the battlefield, I was concerned about you." "Still..." "It is a relief to see you again." "I'm grateful for all your consideration." "I will get going." "Ri..." "Right." "Chief Maro!" "What a nice spectacle." ""I just thought... this would suit you."" "Aaaah!" "Just great." "That was quite a sight!" "What..." "How long have you been hearing us?" "You pathetic dullard." "If you like her, why prattle the day away?" " You just..." " Nonsense." "It's nothing like that." "Who are you trying to fool?" "If it's so hard, should I give you a hand?" "I said enough!" "Hey..." "Yeonhwa still hasn't forgotten Prince Yeojin." "Could she ever find a place for me?" "You little..." "Balso is going to help you!" "Just trust me, you little fool!" "I am really glad to see you return unscathed." "Have you been faring well, Your Highness?" "My body always fared well, but it was my heart that hurt." "Your Highness..." "Chief Marshal." "Remember the first day we met?" "That day, I importuned you, not knowing who you were." "People might envy my noble birth, but it has never brought me any pleasant memories." "I experienced all the tragedies befalling our royal family, and was sent to the Gisan in marriage, for my father and this country." "It was only later that I met you, and started longing for you." "For the first time in my life, I have found happiness." "So I can only be grateful to you." "I don't know whether a lowly fool like me can dare to feel anything for Your Highness, but be it punishment what that brings me," "you shall have my heart for the rest of my days." "What are you still doing here at this belated hour?" "You've been of great help while I was away, Nunim." "Those were just duties of mine." "Have some respite now." "Yes." "What the people wish for, just as much as a triumphant victory on the battlefield, is seeing you blessed with an heir." "Her Majesty will be waiting for you, so may you head to your quarters." "She has been ardently waiting for you for the last two years." "May you acknowledge her devotion tonight." "Go." "Your Majesty." "His Majesty has come!" "Your Majesty." "I am grateful to you for all the time you spent enduring my indifference." "And I apologize." "I tried to convince myself it was to avoid hurting you even more, but I know I've hurt you beyond repair." "Forgive me." "Your Majesty..." "You had to endure the wintry northern gaze every night on the battlefield." "But here without you, all my nights were engulfed by cold and loneliness." "Were you looking for us, Sire?" "I have a request for you." "Your wish is my command, Your Majesty." "You'll have to head to Buyeo for me." "I want to find out if King Daeso truly sees Dojin as the heir to his throne." "If in reality Dojin is controlling Buyeo, he must be preparing an offensive against Goguryeo." "Find out everything they're planning in detail." "Maro and Chubalso shall follow you on your journey." "I shall fulfill your wishes, Sire." "I will find out everything you need to know." "Namso Fortress is of crucial strategic importance to us, so send a message and ask them to reinforce security." "Yes, Your Majesty." "Chief Marshal, you control formations and reinforce border defense." "I will, Your Majesty." "Quick, quick!" " Rummage this place!" " Yes!" "What if our identity was exposed?" "Controls are always this stern around here." "The situation has changed a lot since the last time we were here." "Right." "It's completely different." "I hear that all started when Dojin came to power." "We found out enough, so let us head back to the capital." "There is something I must tell you." "So, what is it?" "By any chance..." "is it about Princess Yeon?" "That's right." "I want to find out about her." "His Majesty's orders?" "No." "We've come all the way here, can't go back empty handed." "All right." "I'll find out." "I will not be able to see you for a while." "Is anything wrong?" "Now, to fulfill my longtime dream, it is time we take our first step." "There..." "That's Dojin's residence." "As you can see, security is quite tight." "It's even worse than the palace." "Have you seen Lady Yeon?" "That..." "I've been looking for days, and no traces of her." "It's not like I can go in to find out." "It's Dojin..." "Dojin!" "That child is His Majesty's for sure." "He's a Goguryeo prince!" "We can't leave His Majesty's son in Dojin's hands." "Let's rescue them before going back." "You craz..." "Ahhh... yes." "T..." "Think about it." "Us four, going in... trying to rescue her." "If it goes wrong, this goes off." "I am not afraid of death." "I'm no...no...no...no...not afraid, either..." "But, I don't really want to perish on foreign soil." "Who's there?" "!" "Hey... this won't do it." "Let's leave this place." "Kill them!" "Balso!" "Even Sagu and Jogam were executed." "Then..." "Dojin is in complete control of the country?" "!" "Yes, Your Majesty." "It felt like that vast Buyeo Fortress was completely under his control." "Looked like he wouldn't need to prepare much for a campaign." "Since he has complete control over supplies at all times, he probably could deploy troops whenever, and any time he wants." "Ubo, summon the Daebo." "We must find a solution." "I will, Your Majesty." "Is there... anything else you want to say?" "It's nothing, Sire." "It was a laudable effort." "Now have some rest." "Chief Maro." "Wise decision." "Wise indeed!" "Tell His Majesty about that, and it will only bring him adversity." "Mighty wise of you." "What he said is right." "Now is not the right time to tell him." "Your Excellency." "What is the matter?" "There is something I need to tell you." "Did Princess Yeon really bear His Majesty's child?" "Yes." "Does His Majesty know about this?" "He doesn't yet." "The only ones who know are Mahwang, Chubalso, and Her Majesty." "Even Her Majesty knows?" "!" "Yes." "She might not be aware His Highness was born already, but she does know Lady Yeon was parturient with his child." "She ordered us never to tell His Majesty." "What can we do now?" "Keep silent about it." "His Majesty must not learn about this." "Should he learn he has a son, there would be tumult in the palace." "You're going to Buyeo?" "!" "There is something I must take care of." "And what would require your presence there?" "His Majesty will never allow it." "Don't tell him, and send me a few capable fighters from your troops." "Your Excellency!" "For a long time, serving His Majesty gave me great happiness." "It is now time I reward him for all his benevolence." "Don't ask me anything now, and follow my wishes." "It's there." "Security is tight, so it will not be easy to get them out." "Your Majesty." "Buyeo gained control of Namso Fortress." "You must have received wrong information." "Didn't I say to reinforce security, as it's an important strategic point?" "It was Dojin who attacked the fortress." "Your Majesty." "If Buyeo is in control of Namso Fortress, trade with our neighbors will face severe difficulties." "Summon the Ubo." "Her Excellency is not in the capital." "She's not?" "!" "She went to Buyeo." "What is that supposed to mean?" "Why would she leave for Buyeo without a word to me?" "Mahwang must be aware of the reason." "Bring me Mahwang." "Yes." "When the princess disappeared from Jolbon, she must have been parturient with your child, Sire." "On our last trip to Buyeo, we even saw her from afar." "He looks just like you." "So what you're telling me... is that Lady Yeon is under Dojin's care," "and my son... is growing up in Buyeo territory?" "Yes, Your Majesty." "Forgive me, Sire." "Why didn't you tell me?" "Despite knowing, why did you keep it a secret?" "!" "I couldn't let it concern you, Sire." "My son is growing up on foreign soil!" "But..." "I didn't know a thing..." " Lady Yeon and that child..." " Even if you turned back time," "I would have made the same decision." "Your ties had been broken already." "It was because she knew it, that Lady Yeon did all that without a word to you." "I cannot dare ponder with certainty, but Lady Yeon must be wishing for your happiness." "There is Her Majesty the Empress at your side, and this country is behind you." "So she is hoping you will forget everything, and live in happiness!" 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