Gyebaek (계백)

Gye Baek

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Episode 12

I didn't want you to come to Sabi for revenge.

You've had a hard life so far.

I wanted you to come with us so that you could live comfortably going forward.

How can I live comfortably?

My life is already a mess.

You and the prince want me to live comfortably.

But that is no longer possible.

I can't stand it anymore.

Neither General Mu Jin and your mother here...

...will want you to walk the path of revenge.

Then why are you walking that dangerous path?

Both of your parents and the late Queen Seonhwa will both feel the same way as my parents.

Someone must take revenge.

And that will be Prince Euija and me. We will take revenge.

We will take revenge for you, so you don't have to do anything.

You want me to hide behind you and be a spectator?

I won't do that. Who can take revenge for me in my stead?

I'll do that. It will only take one swing of my sword.

What a foolish man you are.

Do you think it'll be that easy?

We've prepared for this for over a decade, and we don't know how many more years it will take.

We should have left you at Gajam Fortress.

Is that so?

Then I'll leave.

That heart you mentioned... That heart that I took with me...

I return it to you now.

So did you pay your respects to your mother?

Yes, and thank you for taking good care of her grave, Uncle.

It wasn't me. Miss Eun Go took care of it.

Have you made up your mind?

I'm not sure.

Yes, I'm sure you've got a lot to think about.

But can you sleep at night knowing your enemy is under the same sky?

Can you ask Prince Euija to come here?

He's not going to be the cupbearer? The cupbearer takes the place of the King!

It's like being appointed Crown Prince! How could he reject it?

Has he lost his mind?

Father, I was unhappy that I was to marry Prince Euija.

But after hearing about his victory at Gajam Fortress, I decided to change my mind.

So how could he turn his back on this honor?

Are the rumors true that he is a fool and a profligate?

I'm quite pleased with him.

That fool and profligate, I mean.

What are you saying?

You're really going to marry me off to a fool?

Of course not! Why would I marry my precious daughter to a man like that?

Then why are you pleased with him?

Taeyeon, listen to me closely.

You are going to become Queen.

You mean Euija will become King?

Yes, he most certainly will.

But before that happens, neither of you must let on that you know this.

You must think of him as a fool and a profligate.

I'm so upset!

I've never seen you win! You better go and practice some more, you fools!

I can't believe you work for me...

And who is that fellow anyway?

Why won't he kill us? He keeps beating us up!

You need to remember who he is! He said he'll keep beating us until you do!

Fool, do you know how many people have grudges against me?

They would make a line from Sabi to Seorabeol. How can I remember?

Daesu, are you sure you don't remember him?

No, I don't remember him at all.

You're bad at swordfights and you're dumb to boot.

You still can't remember?

You know until a few years ago, I had an amazing memory.

But now that I'm getting old, my memory isn't what it used to be.

Once, I was near the outhouse and I couldn't remember if I was on my way out or in.

So I checked to see if I had wiped, and sure enough, I hadn't.

Wait wait... I think I remember something...

But could you just give me a little hint?

Sure, but if you still don't get it, I'll beat you to death.

Wi Je.

Wi Je?

I came across them just once, and that was because of a fellow named Mu Jin.

And I took his wife and son to the Wi Je.

Mu Jin died and so did his wife. And Gye Baek...?

Gye Baek... And his son Gye Baek was captured and died too.

Wait, I can't remember if Mu Jin had one son or two.

You can't be... Moon Geun?

You... Yes, you're the foolish boy who asked where your father was!

Look how you've grown up! You've become quite handsome, I see!

I'm really glad to see you again.

Brother, I'm Yongsu! Do you recognize me?

I used to be quite fat, but I lost a lot of weight because I've suffered.

Yes, I recognize you. How could I forget your faces?

Yes, I'm sure you remember us.

You know, I feel really bad about what happened to your parents.

But that's not our fault. We didn't kill them.

Wi Je came and threatened to kill us if we didn't find your family, so don't hold grudges.

No, we killed them.

Yes, we killed them... What? You lunatic!

- Daesu! - Just kill us.

Sir Dokgae, at one time we used to be the leading gangsters of Sabi City.

I find it humiliating that we have to lie and run away.

Let's just end it.

Your men are better than you.

Now that you remember me...

...you must die.

Why did you unsheathe your knife?

Shouldn't you focus on finding the Wi Je men that killed your parents?

I know that you are no longer connected to Wi Je.

I am! I can get close to them for you.

I've given it some thought.

I won't take revenge as you advised.

I'm glad you changed your mind.

General Mu Jin will be pleased too. But don't worry, I'll take revenge for you.

Please do so.

So have you given some thought to your future?

What can I do to help?

I'm going to leave the city just like Father wanted.

For how long?

Forever.

Will you tell me where you're going?

That means this is the last time we'll meet.

That makes me sad.

- Do you still consider me your younger brother? - Of course.

You were my younger brother before you were born, and you will continue to be so.

- No matter what happens? - That's right.

I have misunderstood you.

How would you like to spend the night with me?

I would love to. That's what I wanted to ask you.

This place is not worthy of your presence.

As long as we're together, I don't care where we are.

Come back here tonight and bring Gye Baek into the Palace.

Yes, your Highness.

- I'll see you later tonight. - Alright.

Why is His Highness taking your sword?

- Are you going to refrain from revenge like he wants? - Uncle.

I'm hungry. Please give me something to eat.

You little... Come inside!

Wi Je Headquarters

What brings you here, your Highness?

How dare you cause me humiliation because of your incompetence!

My apologies, but I didn't know Euija would survive the poison arrow.

Idiots...

Please calm down, your Highness.

I heard that Euija turned down the role and you have become the Royal Cupbearer.

Don't you realize that makes me more pathetic?

Apologies, your Highness.

I want you to kill Euija now.

We never received such orders from the Queen.

My orders are my mother's orders.

We serve Her Majesty's orders alone.

You...!

Without Her Majesty's consent, we do not even follow the Prime Minister's orders.

I am Gyogi, the future King!

Do you want to die?

Let me ask you again.

Will you obey my order or die?

The Wi Je avoids not danger, but only follows conviction.

Her Majesty alone is our conviction.

My body does not belong only to me.

Do you remember this place?

How could I forget?

- Bring in the wine. - Yes, your Highness.

Gye Baek...

You've lost so much weight!

Father...!

Don't leave without me again!

Alright, I won't leave you by yourself.

The incense chamber is ready. Please come with me.

Sit down for a while.

I want to hear your answer today.

Are you referring to my adoption?

Do you not like me?

Of course not, your Majesty.

Then is it my family you don't like?

The Prime Minister's family is one of the most respected in Baekje.

Then what is it? Why do you hesitate?

Tell me.

I made a decision a long time ago.

When you first suggested my adoption, my entire body trembled at the honor.

Is that so?

Then why did you take so long to tell me?

That's because I am so unworthy.

My background, intellect and beauty are all too unworthy to become the Prime Minister's daughter,

...let alone Your Majesty's younger sister.

The more I thought about it, the more I decided against it.

I would only bring down the prestige of your family.

Please take back your request.

Don't say such things. You are far wiser and more beautiful than anyone else.

Don't worry about such things and accept my request.

If you try to run away again with such words, I will cast you away.

Your Majesty, I will try my hardest to become worthy of your family.

Good. Thank you.

Now that we're together like this, I really feel like we're brothers.

Gye Baek, I wish you didn't have to leave.

If I don't, I won't be able to control my wrath.

Eun Go will be sad too.

Don't go.

But if you do, tell us where you will be and we'll visit you.

I won't be able to stand not knowing where you are.

I'll think about it.

Really?

Go ahead and sleep.

My heart has been heavy and I haven't been sleeping well lately.