"Brought to you by WITH S2 Written In The Heavens Subbing Squad" "Please do NOT hardsub and/or stream this episode using our English subtitles." "Episode 26" "May the heavens heed the pledge of Goguryeo's ruler King Yuri." "I shall hereby proclaim my third son Muhyul as the Crown Prince, and let him join in conjugal ties with the Crown Princess, so may you kindle the path they shall walk on in prosperity." "I am deeply honored to see so many delegations... participate in this crowning ceremony." "The Biryu clan and Goguryeo's royal family are now one, so Goguryeo shall now open a new chapter in our history." "For the Crown Prince and Princess, let us raise our goblets in celebration!" "I saw that woman, too." "Her beauty bewildered me, even after only a slight glance." "I felt she was worthy of stealing your heart from me." "But, it is with me you must spend this night, Your Highness." "That is because I fully know what could happen to you, if you go past that door." "However far away your heart might be, our people must believe you spent the night with me." "That is the reason you accepted this marriage, and what His Majesty and the Sangga wish for." "I shall not force you to love me right now, and neither will I ask you to forget her." "But I believe time is on my side." "Because I believe one day you will come to me," "I shall wait for you." "What is all this?" "Did you think hiding here would solve everything?" "Your Highness." "It would be better to just return to Buyeo and live as a princess there." "What is all this about?" "Why do you believe I am unhappy living like this?" "What you feel for me still hasn't changed." "I know what place I have in your heart, so why would I be unhappy?" "I am really doing fine." "Just being able to live under the same heavenly sky as you... makes me happy." "You must return to where you belong, Your Highness." "What you can do for my sake... is protect your place as a strong and proud heir to this country's throne." "How can you tell me to abandon you here and go back?" "You must do that." "Milady!" "King Daeso must be enraged by my disappearance, and should you keep looking for me, it will only make things worse for you." "If I am to see you, even if only from far away, you must return to where you belong." "What brings you here, so suddenly?" "I came to meet His Highness." "Where is he?" "He's out on a round of inspections of our troops." "He will soon return, so you may wait for him inside." " Your name..." " I'm Hye Ap." "I've heard of all you've done over the years for His Highness." "You have my gratitude." "How is His Highness faring?" "It must not be easy spending nights out here." "You needn't worry." "When this campaign is over, His Highness will return to the capital." "And His Highness?" "He wasn't at the camp." "He wasn't?" "!" "According to the troops, he left the camp with Maro." "Where were they headed?" "I don't really know." "Does that make any sense?" "!" "How can people responsible for his life not know his whereabouts?" "!" "Just go back." "I will do as you wish." "But..." "I shall neither forget nor give up on you." "Milady." "Trust me... and just wait a little longer." "The closer I tried to get, the more unhappy I made you." "And despite knowing I will only make you endure more suffering," "I also know how shameless asking you to be by my side is." "But..." "It shall not take long." "When we let the drums of victory echo through creation, and my dream is fulfilled," "I shall have you by my side." "Nobody... will be able to stop me from doing that." "What did you find out?" "We looked for him everywhere, but there are no traces." "This is strange." "If he still isn't back, something certainly must have happened." "Should we alert all the troops and begin searching for him?" "That would only make things worse, so let us wait for the time being." "Didn't you hear anything from Maro?" "Nothing." "That wretched fool." "Where on earth did he bring him?" "You look like a different man today." " Maro." " Yes?" "While I'm away on the battlefield, make sure nothing happens to Lady Yeon." "You needn't worry." "I shall take care of her from now on, so you can focus on your duties as Crown Prince." "Let's go." "Ahh... they're driving me crazy." "What if something happened to them?" "Your Highness!" "What happened?" "Shouldn't you tell us where you go?" "Where on earth did you go?" "Is anything wrong?" "The Crown Princess is here." "She's been waiting for you all night long." "Where did you two go?" "We had a good reason to leave." "Good enough to hide it from us?" "What is it?" "The Hwanna chieftain urgently requested to meet His Highness, so we had rush out secretly." "Is that true?" "If you don't believe me, go find out by yourself." "What is the matter?" "I came here, worried about your safety." "Isn't it uncomfortable to sleep here?" "I'm fine." "If you only allow me, I'd like to remain here a few days, and stay by your side, looking after you." "This place does not befit someone like you." "Don't worry about me, and return to the palace." "Then..." "Take this." "I'd like you to wear them." "I made them myself." "I'm grateful." "Even if it's only a small step, I am glad this can get us closer." "May you take a step closer to me, next time." "Did you go somewhere?" "I'm just back from visiting His Highness at the camp." "That was wise of you." "I was worried about his conditions myself." "I'm really grateful for all the devotion you're showing him." "You're flattering me." "That is merely my duty to him." "Any time you feel lonely, come to my quarters." "Yes." "The Crown Princess is a Biryu clan woman." "You never know what she might be scheming, so have one of the servants track her movements." "Yes." "How is Yeojin faring?" "Dear." "Yes, Your Majesty." "I know how you're feeling about all this." "But it is you, of all people, who must trust and follow my decision." "What is the reason I couldn't protect Dojeol and Haemyeong?" "Wasn't that because I lacked the authority to do so?" "Only when Muhyul becomes a strong ruler... will he be able to protect this royal family, and Yeojin." "So you must support Muhyul as well." "He might not be someone I gave birth to myself, but isn't Muhyul a son of mine just like Yeojin?" "I shall spare no effort in helping him, so you don't need to worry." "My gratitude, dear." "Ahh... really, His Majesty is taking this too far." "As if Muhyul becoming Crown Prince wasn't enough, now he wants us to help him?" "!" "I was so enraged I thought that tea had turned into poison." "But what about you?" "!" "Couldn't even take care of a paltry wench, and let Muhyul gain the keys to this country's future!" "Why are you bringing that up now?" "Just wait and see." "I'll get rid of that fool under your eyes!" "And when will that be?" "If this keeps up, Muhyul will become King, and that will only spell our demise." "By the way, Nunim." "Isn't this a little peculiar?" "What is?" "Right after his wedding, Muhyul leaves the capital, and spends time at the encampment." "What if he still hasn't forgotten that Yeon?" "That's impossible." "After marrying the Crown Princess..." "Summon Dojin right now." "Yes, I will." "Where on earth are we going?" "You will learn when we get there." "I bid you welcome." "Yes." "But who are those men?" "They're Buyeo's Black Shadows." "You were training the Black Shadows already?" "King Daeso is sparing no effort in supporting our cause." "The reason why I'm revealing such crucial secret to you chieftains... is because I strongly believe you share my wishes." "Here, it is now time to make your choice." "Now that you've learned our plans, should anyone decide to go against our wishes, we will be forced to slay him right now." "When will we start our mission?" "The day Muhyul leaves for the battlefield." "The moment he deploys, the Black Shadows will attack the capital, and slay King Yuri." " Chief." " What is the matter?" "Her Highness the Crown Princess is looking for you." "The Chief has arrived." "Let him in." "Were you looking for me?" "I have a request for you." "You may tell me." "I went to the encampment to meet His Highness." "But he wasn't there, and even his troops didn't know where he was." "A certain Maro said His Highness went to meet the Hwanna chieftain, but my sources tell me that was nothing but a lie." "What is it you want me to do?" "Don't let anyone else know about this, and find where His Highness went." "Women have a sixth sense that men can't understand." "For some reason, I can't erase this ominous suspicion from my mind." "Women have a sixth sense that men can't understand." "As Yangmaek represents a point of strategic importance within Liaoxi, our conquering this land would be the bridgehead for future expansion." "But, as the Xin realize the strategic importance of Yangmaek, they quartered troops into Yangmaek territory." "What this means is that we will not be fighting the Yangmaek, but this will in truth be a campaign against the Xin." "Do we really have chances of success, even with the Xin's involvement?" "According to our sources, Yangmaek is already on war footing." "This campaign's victory will depend on how efficiently we can suppress the enemy." "We shall avoid familiar routes, and go past Taesan Fortress into Xiongnu territory, after which we will strike the northern Yangmaek fortresses." "Will the Xiongnu allow us on their territory?" "We already received their consent." "This is the Xiongnu Khan's royal amulet." "We need to maintain a strong impetus, if we are to fulfill our goals." "His Highness shall lead the cavalry himself, and reach..." "Yangmaek's northern fortress in two days." "You needn't worry about supplies." "I shall be responsible for that." "How can we reach there in only two days with the supply carriages?" "We need no supply carriages." "We shall gain control of Tong Fortress, and procure everything we need from there." "Yangmaek is asking us for reinforcements." "Then, shouldn't we send them?" "There is no need to do that." "But, isn't Yangmaek one of our allies?" "The moment Muhyul deploys his troops to strike Yangmaek," "Prince Dojin will make his move at the same time." "If their capital turns into a wasteland, what would be the use of gaining Yangmaek?" "This is the perfect chance to pay them back for our defeat." "Chief Retainer, you will head to Goguryeo and aid Dojin on his endeavors." "Yes, Your Majesty." "Mahwang." "I need a word with you." "What is it?" "It's about Lady Yeon." "Princess Yeon?" "Is Baegeuk really scheming an insurrection?" "Yes." " You may leave." " Yes." "They say Baegeuk is plotting treason once again!" "Find out if that's the truth." "Yes!" "When will the Black Shadows' main force join us?" "In about three days." "Muhyul will soon deploy, so our momentous day is not far off." "Gong Chan." "Should this poor old man keep solving all the royals' quandaries?" "You're enjoying a hefty boon for all your efforts, so I wouldn't complain." "Your Highness!" "Master!" "Your Highness." "The war will soon begin, so I needed someone to look after you, and Mahwang instantly came to mind." "What is all this?" "How can you live in a place like this?" "You must go to Buyeo and support us from there!" "I can make a living by selling herbs, so you don't need to worry." "Selling herbs?" "!" "I shall take care of you from now on, so all you have to do is to rest... in all comfort." " Gong Chan." "Go get our supplies." " Yes." "Ahhh..." "look at this place." "Where is the closest village?" "It's that Buyeo princess who was part of the delegation for sure." "What should I do?" "Shouldn't we alert His Excellency about this?" "I will take care of that, so keep an eye on her." "Yes." "I will." "Chief." "The Chief Retainer from Buyeo is here." "What brings you here to Gungnae Fortress?" "His Majesty ordered me to observe the situation first hand." "I shall report to him, so you may go back." "But he also ordered me to find Princess Yeon at all costs." "His Majesty is deeply enraged by her disappearance." "Did you find her whereabouts?" "I don't know." "Try to hide Princess Yeon again, and His Majesty will not forgive you." "Supervisor!" "We're in trouble." "Lady Yeon is now in Mahwang's hands, so don't worry about her." "You did well." "What's the matter?" "Looks like we'll have to capture that Dojin." "We learned he might be a Buyeo spy." "We saw him meet Buyeo's Chief Retainer in the capital." "Are you sure about that?" "I saw that with my own eyes." "I know what you went through together as Black Shadows, but if he truly is a Buyeo spy, this is no laughing matter." "Isn't he one of Baegeuk's right-hand men?" "If the Biryu clan is planning an insurrection with Buyeo's support, it would become even worse than Buyeo invading us." "Yeon." "Yeon!" "Are you planning to let Lady Yeon see you spill blood?" "What is going on?" "What are they doing to Dojin?" "His Highness's orders." "Dojin is being suspected of espionage." "I didn't want to believe it myself, but the Intelligence Bureau found clear evidence." "This place is too dangerous, so we must move somewhere else." "Dojin was arrested by the Intelligence Bureau." "What?" "They're questioning him at the encampment." "What if Dojin talks about this?" "It could hamper our plans ahead of time." "He's not the type who would easily confess." " But..." " I shall take care of this, so hurry up preparations for our mission." "Yes." "Speak to me right now!" "What is the reason you met with the Chief Retainer?" "!" "He saw me last time when he came here with the Buyeo delegation, and came to bring me back to Buyeo." "I told them clearly I couldn't follow them." "Does it make any sense the Chief Retainer would enter the capital... secretly just to get you out of here?" "!" "I am a Buyeo royal." "Wouldn't you at least need someone like him to try to reconcile... and bring me back?" "Seeing the size of their army, it wasn't just a simple drill." "What's more, plenty of soldiers outside of our clan troops joined them, so it must be Buyeo troops." "Summon the troops immediately!" "Yes!" "I told you I wouldn't forgive you any facetious antics of this kind!" "Were you planning to stage an insurrection?" "!" "I shall tell you for the very last time." "The last?" "!" "If you follow my wish now, this country will belong to our Biryu clan." "But keep refusing to cooperate, and I will not be able to guarantee your safety." "Speak no more!" "Take these fools right now!" "Yes!" "If you wish to live, drop your sword!" "Now!" " Escort them out." " Yes." "What happened?" "He refuses to speak no matter what." "Even if that brings him to his demise, he will not speak." "We will bring him to the Buyeo troops captured during the war." "If those prisoners recognize Dojin, he will be forced to speak." "I will meet him myself." "Can you leave us alone?" "Now that I think about it, the Daejubu and Daesaja's deaths were something... you perpetrated to create discord between the Council and us royals." "Does Baegeuk know you're a Buyeo spy?" "Tell me." "Despite being a Buyeo spy, why didn't you slay me?" "You had plenty of chances to do that." "I said tell me!" "It was only... because I was foolish." "Had I been just a little wiser," "I would have never let the past blind me, making me lose all those opportunities." " Dojin!" " But..." "Should I get another chance, this time I will not hesitate." "I shall slay you whatever it takes." "And then will proceed to slaughter anyone... even remotely connected with you." "Enough!" "I don't care if you're a Buyeo spy." "If you join forces with me now," "I shall forgive you." "I shall punish anyone trying to harm you." "And if you join our efforts," "I shall stake my everything to protect you." "Can you give up on Yeon?" "Why can't you answer me?" "Before you showed up," "I was the only one for her." "But, suddenly..." "Yeon started falling for you." "I tried to erase you from her heart." "But as I kept doing that, everything Yeon felt for me slowly disappeared." "When Yeon told me she wanted to go back to Goguryeo once again." "When she told me you were the only one for her!" "I made up my mind." "That, until the day when no traces of you would be left inside her heart," "I'd give up my everything to destroy you!" "Now, do you realize?" "Why I shall never join you." "Kill me." "Dojin." "If you don't kill me now," "I shall slay you with my own hands." "I said hurry up and kill me!" "Now!" "Become stronger." "If you wish to protect those you cherish and love, become even stronger." "Otherwise, only death and despair shall be waiting for you." "Still no news from Dojin?" "Nothing." "I shall meet with the Sangga, so get prepared." "Yes." "What's wrong?" "Something is strange." "Strange?" "!" "Those troops are not from the Biryu clan." "Something must have happened for sure." "Mi.." "lady." "It's the butler!" "What is going on?" "Baegeuk... staged a revolt." "Revolt?" "!" "What can we do now?" "We must alert His Majesty." "Shut your mouth!" "Are you telling me to tattle against our clan?" "Bear in mind what I'm about to say." "You haven't seen a thing." "We never went outside the palace." "Yes." "We must protect the Biryu clan." "If they collapse, I will have no one to back me up." "Nunim!" "It's trouble." "What's wrong?" "Something is strange about the Biryu clan." "Seems like Baegeuk has confined the Sangga in secret." "You must be mistaken." "Unless he's out of his mind, why would Baegeuk do that again?" "!" "Should His Majesty learn of this, his life would be on the line." "That is why this is strange." "His Majesty's authority is stronger than it's ever been, why would he do that again?" "This is surely treason." "Treason?" "Unless he plans to turn the entire court upside down, this would have never happened." "I am sure that is what they're scheming." "The chieftains' troops are showing peculiar movements as well." "Is His Majesty aware of this?" "He's completely devoted to our campaign against Yangmaek." "How could he know of this?" "Where are you headed?" "Shouldn't we alert His Majesty?" "You must make a wise decision." "Treason is about to take place, decide what?" "!" "This could be an opportunity the heavens are giving you." "Who do you think they could be after?" "His Majesty and Muhyul, don't you think?" "What I'm saying is, if you move wisely, you could gain what you wish." "Reflect upon who will be the best ally for you and Prince Yeojin." "I bid you welcome." "Have a seat." "What is the occasion for inviting me here?" "I am hearing fascinating rumors." "Looks like you have plenty of enemies trying to undermine you." "And what is that supposed to mean?" "Of course I do trust your fealty for our country, but I wonder how His Majesty would react." "Care to explain to me what it is you're talking about?" "What is this rumor you're referring to?" "I hear you and the chieftains are plotting treason." "It must be fruitless talebearing, I suppose." "It's the truth." "Not surprising, Your Excellency." "Confessing treason in the presence of an empress." "Doesn't your summoning me here have something to do with that?" "I am willing to strike a deal with Your Majesty." "If you support our efforts," "I shall dethrone His Majesty and Muhyul, and help Prince Yeojin gain the throne." "That promise..." "Can you keep it?" "My life is now in your hands, how could I lie to you?" "Fine." "I shall give you my support." "Your Highness!" "Yeonhwa!" "Your Highness, what's wrong?" "What can I do now?" "Tell me whatever is happening." "My mother is scheming treason with the Biryu clan." "They want to dethrone His Majesty and my brother, and are plotting treason to put me on that throne." "Your Highness." "I want to alert His Majesty right now, but then, my mother would risk her life." "Yeonhwa." "What can I do now?" "Are you really planning to make Prince Yeojin the new king?" "Even if our efforts succeed, I have no intention of becoming king yet." "What are you talking about?" "If we can gain the public's approval, using Prince Yeojin as our king would be fine." "We can just use him for our goals, and get rid of him at the right time." "The Sangga?" "I couldn't bring him." "Did you tell him His Majesty wishes to see him?" "Yes." "But they say he's currently indisposed, so he will not meet anyone." "I have plenty of issues to debate with the Sangga." "Send him physicians, so he can regain his health swiftly." "Yes, Your Majesty." "Anything else to say?" "There is something strange about the Council troops' movements." "Strange?" "Baegeuk and the chieftains are strengthening drills... and providing supplies, actively participating in this campaign." "And what would be strange about that?" "No matter if he pledges fealty, Baegeuk can't be trusted." "You're overreacting." "The Sangga is actively supporting our efforts, so the chieftains are forced to follow along." " But..." " By any chance... should they have other goals in mind, I shan't forgive Baegeuk's followers." "According to the Buyeo prisoners we questioned, it was Dojin who led the chariots during the last battle." "And the reason why Baegeuk tried to stage a revolt... could be because he made contact with Buyeo through Dojin." "If we spare him, you never know what he might do next." " Isn't this even better?" " What are you saying?" "If we disclose that Baegeuk was responsible for working with Buyeo, he'll be accused of treason." "He tried to kill His Highness." "We can't let him survive, can we?" "What Chubalso said is right, Your Highness." "You must make a decision." "Your Highness." "This is not the time to lose yourself in personal concerns." "If Baegeuk did indeed conspire with Buyeo, all the chieftains following him betrayed Goguryeo." "I will meet His Majesty." "He was the most skilled among all the Black Shadows." "Even if he's injured, you must always keep an eye on him." "Yes!" "He could try to take his own life, so never take your eyes off him." " Understood?" " Yes." "Here are His Highness's orders to escort the prisoner to the capital." "What are you waiting for?" "!" "Take him off." "Yes!" "Baegeuk conspired with Buyeo?" "!" "Do you have clear evidence of that?" "Yes, Your Majesty." "If he did indeed do that, there's no way the Sangga wouldn't know." " We must first summon..." " The Sangga... would once again try to protect his own clan." "We must apprehend him and punish him for his crimes." "I went through so much effort to forgive and understand them!" "How could they..." "Your Majesty." "You must make a decision." "Are you all right?" "What did you do with the Sangga?" "He kept refusing to cooperate, so I confined him in prison." "If you hesitate, he will make things difficult for you." "You should have killed him on the spot." "We have no time to waste." "Deploy the troops." "We shall advance to the capital!" "The man who gained his crown thanks to a broken dagger, and the man who carries the nefarious fate of bringing us to our collapse, will now perish by your own hands." "From this day onwards, the name Goguryeo shall disappear from this land, and we shall build a new country over their dead bodies!" "Advance to the capital!" "Brother." "I must tell you something." "Is that true?" "Yes." "I heard it myself." "Baegeuk imprisoned the Sangga, and is plotting treason." "Your Highness!" "We're in trouble." "What is the matter?" "Dojin escaped." "Your Highness!" "It's treason!" "Baegeuk is leading the Biryu clan's troops, and advancing here." "Close all the gates, and deploy the Royal Guard." "Yes!" "Brought to you by WITH S2 Written In The Heavens Subbing Squad" "Main Translator and Timer:" "MisterX" "Timing QC: julier" "Editor/QC: thunderbolt" "Coordinators: mily2, ay_link" "Please do NOT hardsub and/or stream this episode using our English subtitles."