Seeing you has wiped away the humiliation I suffered in Mujinju.
Yes... why didn't I think of this sooner?
With you in my hands,
I could torture Jang Bogo, Yum Moon, and Kim Woo-jing,
the men who value your life more than their own.
At one point in time,
I was torn by my feelings of love and hatred for you.
But I have no feelings of love for you now at all.
Only hatred remains.
I still feel compassion for you.
You are the most pitiful person.
Shut up!
How dare you say that you pity me?
I will use you to get my revenge on those wretches who humiliated me.
Consul Jang, is there any way to rescue Lady Jung-hwa?
I should have protected her.
We're going crazy.
We will rescue her.
Do not worry.
Everyone is going out of his mind because of a girl.
We shouldn't have started a war if we didn't anticipate any sacrifice.
You will forsake a grand cause for a girl?
What will you do about the girl?
She's already as good as dead. You should forget her.
You said you've forgotten all the ties you made as Yum Moon.
Were you lying to me?
You will gain nothing if you're swayed now.
Mark my words.
You called for me?
I need you to go to Mujinju.
Will you attempt a deal with Jung-hwa on the table?
It would be a shame to waste her life uselessly.
Jang Bogo will be swayed if it concerns Jung-hwa.
I'd give anything to find out what you're thinking now.
People will point fingers at me for being cruel to you
when I raised you like my own daughter.
But once they find out you betrayed me for a man,
will they still point their fingers at me?
People wouldn't know that
the reason you took in little girls with nowhere else to go
was to gain wealth and power.
I have caused pain to countless people
because of my ties with you that forced me to do many bad things.
The only way for me to atone was to stop your greed.
I'm just sorry I couldn't do that.
You wretch...
I could kill you right now, but I won't make it so easy.
I offered Jang Bogo a deal in exchange for your life.
I told him I'd spare your life if he takes his troops back to Chunghae,
and gives up Kim Woo-jing.
I'm dying to find out what decision he will make.
What do you think?
Will Jang Bogo save your life or look the other way?
What happened?
She didn't take a single bite.
What?
She hasn't touched a drop of water for three days now.
I'm afraid something will happen to her.
I feel something tugging at the corner of my heart...
When we were staying together at Yi Sa-do's camp,
I had fond feelings for Lady Jung-hwa.
I was born in troubled times and couldn't start a family,
but if I had, I'd have someone like Lady Jung-hwa for a wife.
Why are you laughing?
I've done my share of evil deeds, but I have a passionate heart.
I knew Madam Jami was reckless, but I never knew to what extent.
Women are cold-hearted creatures.
Just the thought of Madam Jami makes me scared to get married.
What will we do about Lady Jung-hwa?
I'm dying to find out what decision he will make.
What do you think?
Will Jang Bogo save your life or look the other way?
Consul Jang.
- What is it? - Madam Jami sent a messenger.
It's a letter from Madam Jami.
If you take your troops back to Chunghae and surrender Kim Woo-jing,
She will spare Jung-hwa's life.
I don't want Jung-hwa to die either.
Retreat and surrender Kim Woo-jing.
I won't make any deals with Madam Jami.
If you refuse her offer, Jung-hwa will die.
Consul, you should reconsider.
We can't surrender Lord Kim Woo-jing,
but tell her we'll retreat to Chunghae in exchange for her life.
I agree with Yon. We must save a life first.
Consul Jang refused Madam Jami's offer to spare Lady Jung-hwa's life
if he takes his troops back to Chunghae.
Take the troops back to Chunghae.
I will make a deal with Madam Jami.
I can't do that.
We can't accomplish our grand goal if we retreat now.
Then you mean to kill Jung-hwa?
He refused?
Yes, he said he wouldn't make any deals.
I guess I predicted wrong.
- Is anyone outside? - Yes, madam.
- Bring Jung-hwa. - Yes.
Sit down.
Jang Bogo refused my offer.
He has forsaken you.
You once begged me to save his life.
You said you'd do anything for me if I'd save his life.
I took pity on your plea, and saved his life.
But he has forsaken you.
How do you feel now?
Don't you regret the years you've loved him?
Do you know why I feel pity for you?
You have never loved anyone in your life.
If you had, you would know how I feel now.
If you had ever loved someone, you'd know that
I wouldn't blame the consul even if I should die.
To love someone means to trust every decision he makes.
You would never understand such feelings.
- Is anyone outside? - Yes.
Take her away!
Why did you refuse her offer if you were going to suffer so?
It's not too late.
Let's retreat.
Do I seem cold-hearted?
I know, even if no one else did.
I know what Lady Jung-hwa means to you.
If our troops march to the imperial city,
and Lady Jung-hwa should die,
you'll carry a grudge that will never go away.
If I'm swayed by my personal feelings,
I can't guarantee the safety of my troops who trust and follow my command.
Don't bring the subject up again.
Go and fetch Yum Moon for me.
Yes.
The consul is looking for you.
Select a few skilled martial arts experts from our troops,
and go to Dukjin Harbor.
A ship to Woolju will be ready for you there.
Infiltrate the imperial city, and rescue Lady Jung-hwa.
The only person that could untangle this web...
...is you.
We're ready to march to the imperial city.
Give us your command.
The imperial army that was guarding Namwon
has retreated to the imperial city.
We will be able to pass through without any resistance.
Summon the captains for a meeting.
Yes, sir.
Did you send Yum Jang to the imperial city?
Yes.
What are you doing?
You will jeopardize our cause for a girl?
Sending Yum Moon to the imperial city is a part of the strategy.
Strategy? You call that an excuse?
How could a commander of thousands of troops
be swayed by his personal feelings?
- You're going too far. - Captain Jung.
Yum Moon will seize the beacon once he enters the imperial city.
When our troops march to the imperial city,
the imperial court will establish a line of defense in Dalbol.
It will be difficult to defeat the imperial army,
since they are superior in number with just 10,000 men.
When Yum Moon signals that the imperial city has been seized,
the imperial army will retreat to the imperial city.
You will wait for them at the Baekryung Hills,
and attack them.
In the meantime, I will attack the troops in Dalbol.
Jang Bogo's troops have passed through Namwon,
and are marching to the imperial city.
Send the imperial army in the imperial city to Dalbol.
You will send all the imperial guards who are guarding the city to Dalbol?
We must end this war at Dalbol.
- Assemble all the troops at Dalbol. - Yes, madam.
Halt!
Consul, the imperial army is assembling in Dalbol just as we predicted.
Yum Moon needs more time to seize the beacon in the imperial city.
- We will slow down and regroup. - Yes, sir.
Governor, take your troops to the Baekryung, and be ready for an ambush.
All right.
Men, follow me!
March!
I am taking the Noh division to Dalbol now.
I will see you when I return.
I will also go to Dalbol.
It's too dangerous.
I have suffered a lot of humiliation from Jang Bogo.
I must watch his downfall with my own eyes.
We're superior in number, but it is still a battlefield.
There is danger everywhere. You should stay in the city.
Do not worry.
What's taking you so long? Hurry up.
They are rice sacks to be sent to Dalbol.
I am going to Dalbol. You should get ready.
Pardon?
Madam will lead the Noh army to Dalbol.
I'd be honored to accompany her to Dalbol,
but if I leave, who'd be in charge of sending supplies?
Fine. You may stay behind.
Yes, madam. I'll make sure supplies are sent on time.
Joong-dal...
You coward.
That wretch.
Head Chief, shouldn't you be going?
Jang Bogo's troops and the imperial army will be duking it out.
I wouldn't walk into my own grave.
But you are a military merchant who must roam the battlefield.
Haven't you been with me long enough to read my mind?
Your mind changes all the time.
I could never fathom your deeper thoughts.
That's why you're where you are today.
A man must know when to pull out and when to get involved.
And my instincts tell me to sit this one out.
Make sure you are on alert at all times.
- Yes, sir. - Good.
- Do I have anything in my teeth? - No.
Let's go.
You can never predict what will happen to you from one moment to the next.
Leave. I need to talk to her in private.
Yes?
- I said to leave. - Yes.
My lady, it's me, Joong-dal.
Have some. I brought you delicious food.
I'd find a way to survive, rather than starving to death.
There will soon be a great battle in Dalbol.
Madam Jami personally took troops to Dalbol.
Jang Bogo is as good as dead. Yum Moon will die too.
Even if they are martial arts experts who can fly and wield swords freely,
they can't fight an army of a hundred thousand men.
Which brings me to the subject... I'll serve you.
Leave me.
You're ignoring a man's sincerity.
You'll gain nothing by antagonizing me now.
Head Chief! There is big trouble!
- What is it? - Head Chief Yum Moon is here!
What?
Madam Jami is not here.
She led the troops to Dalbol.
We must seize the beacon right away.
- Baek-kyung, stay with Lady Jung-hwa. - Yes, sir.
This way, my lady.
Any word from the troops?
There is no word yet.
Sung-chun went to Dalbol with supplies.
We will hear from him soon.
Any news of Lady Jung-hwa?
No.
Yum Moon went to the imperial city. Let's trust him.
The only way we can help our troops is to secure supplies for them.
- Make sure there are no mistakes. - Yes.
Do not worry yourself over Consul Jang.
You could help him by first taking care of yourself.
Yes.
Our troops' spirits were soaring when we left Mujinju,
but they lost their courage
when they saw the size of the imperial army.
It seems they are planning to end this war at Dalbol.
There are still more imperial soldiers coming to Dalbol.
I was worried when I heard their spirits were high,
but it seems I worried needlessly.
They have to be reckless to have marched to the imperial city
with such a small army.
Why don't we attack them first?
Wait. We'll be at a disadvantage if we attack first.
We must wait until Yum Moon seizes the beacon.
What happened to Kim Yang?
He sent word that he has arrived in the Baekryung Hills.
He will wait
and ambush the imperial army when they retreat to the city.
All will be lost if Yum Moon fails.
He will not fail us. Do not worry.
Enemy!
Consul, the imperial army is moving.
It seems they're preparing to attack.
Give us your command to attack them first.
Consul!
Wait.
Consul Jang, there is a signal.
- Prepare to attack. - Yes, sir.
What is it?
A smoke signal from the imperial city was seen.
It signals trouble in the imperial city.
The city must be under siege.
What?
That can't be. There must be a mistake.
I saw the signal with my own eyes.
His Majesty is in the imperial city.
Should he come to harm, our victory here would be meaningless.
Send the Noh and Kusa armies back to the imperial city.
Yes.
Will it be all right?
Even without them,
we will have no trouble defeating the enemy.
What happened?
The imperial army is returning to the imperial city.
Everything is going as you planned.
- Attack. - Yes.
Attack!
I am much indebted to you.
I'm glad you are safe.
Death was on my mind all the while I was in jail.
Once I was prepared to die,
I was reminded of many incidents I went through under Madam Jami's care,
and the many ties I've made.
Hurting for the sake of futile greed...
...and sometimes achingly longing for a fate that just wouldn't be...
I wished to shake all those things off,
but there was one person still painfully in my heart.
Our fate is also a sad and painful one.
I felt sorry that your fate wouldn't let you leave me,
when there was nothing I could do for you.
It always breaks my heart when I think about you.
I will beg you again.
I wish you'd forget me now and find happiness.
- What happened? - We were defeated.
What?
The troops returning to the imperial city
were also ambushed and defeated.
Madam, you must leave here now.
Consul Jang, we have won.
It is your victory, my lord.
Your superb strategy defeated them.
All we have to do now is enter the imperial city.
- Consul. - What did you find out?
Madam Jami and the captain fled to Woolju.
I will chase after Madam Jami.
Enter the imperial city with our troops.
All right.
What happened?
Just as Consul Jang planned,
I have defeated the imperial army returning to the city.
Consul Jang's troops also defeated the imperial army in Dalbol.
Well done.
You have played a great role in our victory.
We must march to the imperial city now,
and I will slay Kim Myung with my own hands.
- Get ready. - Yes.
Your Majesty.
What happened?
Did Madam Jami defeat Jang Bogo's troops?
Your Majesty!
What is it?
Forgive me, Your Majesty,
but Madam Jami was defeated in Dalbol,
and now the imperial city is under siege by Jang Bogo's troops.
What?
How could this be happening?
How could an army of a hundred thousand be defeated by 10,000 troops?
Your Majesty, you must escape now.
Silence.
A king cannot leave his palace.
Your Majesty, Jang Bogo's troops will be here any minute.
You must escape now.
What happened to Madam Jami?
She has fled.
What?
What happened?
The king has left the palace.
We must capture him.
I must slay him with my own hands.
Send men out to search the city for him.
Yes, sir.
Stand back.
It has been a long time, Your Majesty.
How dare you stand in my way?
Get out of my way at once!
Your Majesty, please do not forsake your dignity.
Where are you going,
abandoning the throne you had coveted so desperately?
Silence!
I should have slain you sooner.
My only regret is that I spared the life of a cunning man
in whose veins flows the dirty blood of a traitor.
Did you say dirty blood?
Spare my life.
I will cleanse my blood by killing you.
I will avenge the deaths of my father and grandfather,
who died unfairly framed as traitors.
My lady.
We ran away only to save our own lives, and failed to protect you.
Please forgive us.
I'm glad you are safe.
What happened to Consul Jang?
He was triumphant in Dalbol, and is now chasing Madam Jami.
Madam Jami is finished now.
Our fate is also a sad and painful one.
I felt sorry that your fate wouldn't let you leave me,
when there was nothing I could do for you.
It always breaks my heart when I think about you.
I have something important to discuss with you.
What is it?
Jang Bogo's power will grow even stronger now,
since we entered the imperial city with his help.
We can accomplish our grand cause only when we are rid of Jang Bogo.
You must also have your revenge.
Has your sword gotten dull already?
The sun will rise soon. Will you continue the pursuit?
Shouldn't we go back and enter the imperial city?
We must sever this evil fate with Madam Jami now.
- Search everywhere. - Yes, sir.
Please try to get some sleep.
We will be out of Jang Bogo's reach, once we board a ship in Woolju.
- Captain. - Yes, madam.
Even if we escape Jang Bogo now, it would be pointless.
We couldn't call it living.
What has gone wrong?
I wasn't just handed the wealth and power I earned.
I worked very hard for them.
But how could they vanish so easily?
Tell me, what have I done wrong?
Jang Bogo is to blame for all this.
I should have killed him sooner.
I should have killed him.
I have served you, and that alone is enough.
I couldn't want for anything more in my life.
My only regret is
that I couldn't stop you when you started on this dangerous path.
That I couldn't tell you
that the wealth and power you hold in your hands are like sand...
that could slip away through your fingers at any time...
But we've come too far down this path to turn back.
The pity that Jung-hwa said she feels for you
isn't much different from what I feel for you now.
Captain!