Gyebaek (계백)

Gye Baek

Episode 17

I have made preparations to leave for Hoamsa Temple tomorrow morning according to your instructions.

No, I want to go to Miamsa Temple instead.

I want to see for myself if those two have truly become monks.

Priestling Myeong Jin! The Queen has arrived!

Welcome, Your Majesty.

I am Head Priest Su Wol.

I am Myeong Jin.

Episode 17

I don't see Myeong Jin.

He was just here a while ago, but he must have left.

- Go and find him. - Yes, Your Majesty.

Why?

Why didn't you inform us?

I wanted to send the child to Gamak Village once he was born.

I didn't know this would happen.

What are you going to do now?

If they find out about this child, they won't let him live.

I need to get this child out. You must help me.

In that case, let me take the baby.

No. You're the Queen's personal guard.

How will you leave this place unnoticed?

The Queen is looking for you as it is! It's more dangerous for you!

I'll figure a way out. Give me the child.

What did you find?

He is nowhere to be found.

Did you search Hae Dam's quarters?

Not yet.

I want to see her quarters for myself. Lead the way.

Hurry, my dear.

My dear!

Please make me a promise.

This baby...

Please promise me I can see him again.

I promise. And you must trust Gye Baek.

He will take the baby somewhere safe.

Please make sure the baby returns to the Palace in the future.

Your Majesty, what brings you all the way here?

What are you doing near the female nuns' quarters?

I heard Priestess Hae Dam was ill, and when I arrived, she had a high fever.

I had to take care of her.

Is that so? If she's sick, then I should pay her a visit.

There's no need for that, Your Majesty.

Because of my illness, I was unable to greet you earlier.

Please forgive me.

You do not look well. I shall send my pharmacist to look at you.

Your Majesty!

The pharmacist has been attacked!

What happened?

Please do not worry, Your Majesty. I was attacked by a strange man.

But your personal guard rescued me.

Where is Seung?

He went after the assailant.

Go after him. The assailant must be caught!

Yes, Your Majesty!

Why did this assailant attack you?

Do you suspect anything?

I'm not certain about this.

But I heard that my tradehouse had some conflict with some foreign merchants recently.

Perhaps he was sent by them.

Why didn't you tell me about this?

I did not want to trouble you with such petty matters.

Your Highness!

There is a meeting tomorrow night.

Everyone is in agreement that we must convince His Majesty to appoint the Crown Prince as soon as possible.

Thank you. I won't forget your efforts.

Isn't that a baby's cry? Go and check!

Yes, your Highness!

He's over there! Get him!

Isn't that Gye Baek?

How on earth could this happen?

How could Heaven be so cold-hearted? How can Heaven allow this to happen?

Don't blame yourself. This may sound cold, but this was the child's destiny.

Gahi...!

Don't die... You can't die!

Baby... I'm so sorry!

Baby... I was wrong!

I'm so sorry for being angry with you...

Don't die! I'm so sorry!

I won't do it again!

So please open your eyes!

He's all right... my little brother.

I can't believe what I just saw!

That child just came back from the dead! It's a miracle!

This is a good sign!

It's a good omen!

Gahi!

Don't worry about anything. Go before the Queen suspects something.

All right.

I heard about what happened at Miamsa Temple.

Are you all right?

Yes, Father. The wound isn't deep.

That is fortunate. I thought you had stopped working at the tradehouse.

How odd that you were the target.

I heard that the assailant escaped.

Yes, that is why I plan on going to the tradehouse tomorrow to find out more.

You've had a long day. Go and get some rest.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I think there is something suspicious about her.

This sudden attack does not sit right with me.

Think about it.

She was the only one present during the night before Yeon Moonjin's insurrection

and the night the prisoners of war held a riot.

Something about her bothers me.

I think we should investigate her.

Are you telling me that I can't even trust her?

There is nothing to lose by being cautious. Anyone there?

Yes, Sir. It's Namjo.

From this moment on, you will report Eun Go's whereabouts.

Yes, sir.

This is a letter telling us to come to Baekhwa Road tomorrow night.

It's from Prince Gyogi.

So what if he sent a letter? I just...

This really is from Prince Gyogi.

What do you think? Go or don't go?

What is there to think about? Just go!

This is an opportunity! An opportunity for us to go into a good future!

Think about it. Stop eating and listen to me!

Now listen. We annihilated the fearsome Wi Je in one fell swoop!

Prince Gyogi saw that. What do you think went through his head?

He wants us! What's there to think about?

Are you sure it'll be all right? We told him we got rid of Wi Je.

But that strange guy fought most of them.

What strange guy? I don't remember any strange guy!

As long as he doesn't appear to Prince Gyogi, he won't know anything about him.

All we need to do is keep our mouths shut.

I wonder who that guy was?

To be honest, we don't know if he's an ally or an enemy!

What a dumb fellow you are! Who cares if he's an ally or an enemy?

All we need to do is to grab onto the rope to Heaven that is called Gyogi and climb up!

Let's drink to Prince Gyogi's ascent to the throne!

Congratulations, your Highness!

I am deeply moved by your loyalty.

I will not forget this evening.

You will not only be given positions in government, I will make sure you will serve as Head Ministers.

In addition, we will need to gather support from the younger officials.

Please make sure this happens.

Yes, your Highness.

We brought him as you instructed.

Let them in.

This is Seung from Her Majesty's personal guard.

If he is truly her personal guard, then he has more influence that the Chief of the Royal Guard.

How did you manage to gather support from even Her Majesty's personal guard?

No. This man is not yet one of my men.

I've tried repeatedly, but I've yet to persuade him.

The Queen is your mother, is she not?

You will be made Crown Prince shortly. Why are you in such a hurry?

I will forget that I saw you all here today.

But you are here now, and you will not be able to leave so easily.

I will promote you once I become King. Pledge your allegiance to me.

Don't let him take one more step.

You again?

- You know him? - Yes, we've had a few run-ins.

Who is this man?

Her Majesty's personal guard.

So you serve the Queen?

The reason I summoned both of you is because

I need a group of warriors to protect me.

This is my last offer.

Reject it and you will die in this very spot.

- What of you? - I am your devoted servant.

What reason does the Queen's man have to annihilate the Wi Je?

You have a grudge against the Wi Je, so why are you serving the prince?

Who are you anyway? Are you my enemy or my ally?

That's what I want to ask you. Why didn't you reveal me to Prince Gyogi?

That's because your real identity has peaked my curiosity.

Prince Gyogi will be appointed Crown Prince and then become King.

I will use him as my springboard into prosperity.

And he seems to covet your loyalty. So wouldn't it be advantageous for me to hold your secret?

The same goes for me too.

But you should watch out.

This is too dangerous for a petty thug like you.

So you agreed to Gyogi's offer?

I had no choice. If I hadn't, that man would have revealed my identity!

Well done! Good for you!

- Don't mock me. - I'm serious!

Why didn't you tell us earlier that Gyogi wanted to recruit you?

Actually, we wanted to send you to him too.

This is an opportunity sent by Heaven. Think it over carefully.

Gyogi will never take over the throne.

He is ambitious, but he is petty and reckless.

That is why the Queen has postponed the official appointment.

Now he has crossed the line because he is too impatient.

We can use that to our advantage.

Queen Sataek is a difficult foe.

But Gyogi is another matter.

You mean we should cause them to draw their swords against each other?

Exactly!

You're telling me you won't do it?

That's right.

You scoundrel! You dare mock me?

Or you want to die!

I haven't received your promise yet.

Promise? What do you want?

You have to promise me this first.

That you'll become Crown Prince and ultimately the King of our kingdom.

No soldier will follow a general to battle if he does not promise them victory.

You don't have faith in me?

Forgive my audacity, but the Queen's power is more tangible right now.