The Blade and Petal (Sword and Flower / Kalgwa Kkot / 칼과 꽃)

The moment General Yeon goes to oversee the construction of the wall,

the general's life,

as well as all of ours, will be over.

Hence, I want to send the Crown Prince to Tang

to express our grief about this incident

and make clear that we don't want war.

I order General Yeon Gaesomun to hurry up and go to the wall

to oversee its construction!

Prime Minister!

Are you crazy? You traitor!

Have you lost your mind, Prime Minister?

~ Episode 3 ~

Actually...

I was just paying my respects

as a new palace guard.

That person is

none other than Yeon Gaesomun.

You know how it is between my father and him.

When in the palace,

you must be careful all the time.

Many are watching and many are talking.

You'd better avoid doing anything that can give them wrong ideas.

Now, all we've left to do

is to focus on the Crown Prince installation ceremony.

I know that you don't talk much,

but now that things have turned out the way we want,

can't you at least say congratulations?

Ah, soon,

starting with the Harvest Offering,

this year's

Dongmyeong Festival will begin.

On the last day of the festival,

the best performers of Goguryeo

are scheduled for a show!

The 27th generation

of Heaven, Geon Moo,

humbly pray.

Oh gods of heaven and water,

as thy blessings abound,

we offer thee good wine and food,

please descend upon us

and accept our offering.

May thee bless us in the coming year

with peace for the nation

and abundant harvest

as thou hast blessed us in the past.

Everybody,

thank you for coming to the Harvest Offering.

I heard that the Meeting of Ministers has decided

to schedule the Crown Prince installation ceremony

fifteen days after the Dongmyung Festival.

The ceremony

will be

hosted with utmost grandeur.

Moreover,

on the last day of the festival,

the Crown Prince

will showcase his martial arts skills before the generals.

By the way,

General Yeon...

when are you leaving

to oversee the construction of the wall?

As soon as the installation ceremony is over,

I'll be on my way.

Alright.

What a dishonest person

to betray the Yeon family and take the position of Prime Minister away!

General,

aren't you going to do something?

We can't just watch that dumb prince get installed as Crown Prince!

Yeon Jeong Ro,

we shall start by cutting off that traitor's head and wipe out everything!

Princess!

I hear that you're going downtown, as you have the day off.

That is correct.

Got any friends to go with?

I'll meet with a friend downtown.

Ah.

I see.

Then,

let me ask you a favor.

Get me this book called "Moon Sun (anthology)."

Hey!

Man, a palace guard!

Wow, you look like a different person now!

As your bosom buddy, I've prepared something to suit our palace guard!

Let's go!

Everything is ready.

Take a look at this chicken! It's so plump!

With your new career, a drink at a place like this is in order!

That is a must for fellow commoners!

What are you waiting for? Just come!

Besides, it's the Festival!

How can a member of the palace ignore the Festival?

Therefore, just one drink. Alright?

On the last day of the Festival,

when the performance reaches its climax,

a raven will soar,

and the descendants of the Sun and the River

will fall.

What now? Let's go!

Take some chicken!

Very plump and juicy chicken!

Very plump and tasty chicken!

On the first day of the Autumn Festival,

it is tradition for the princess and the prince to dress like commoners and watch the people downtown.

Of course,

they will do that this year, too.

While they're downtown,

eliminate them.

Take some chicken!

Chicken!

Huh? What's wrong with it?

Hey, what's wrong?

I already have a martial arts instructor.

Yes, but you're not putting in any effort.

I promised father that this guard will be different from other instructors

and help you with the martial arts demonstration.

Why did you say such an irresponsible thing?

I know that you have the potential to become a good king.

However, they underestimate you.

Let them think that.

Whatever they say, I don't care.

Crown Prince.

What are you doing?!

Forgive me, but His Majesty ordered me to use whatever means necessary to train you.

What?!

Let's go together.

Are you giving me an order?

If you don't go to the training field, His Majesty ordered to burn all these paintings.

How dare you?!

Nobody has ever been so insolent to me like you!

Martial arts is not about using force to oppress your opponent

or to harm someone.

It is something you need in order to protect

what you love and cherish.

I sincerely hope that you will protect

these paintings that you cherish.

I want to be alone.

You shouldn't have made a promise with His Majesty.

Is it your book?

Yes.

A warrior that reads. Interesting.

The Prince likes that book.

Do you know the writer of this book?

Just that he was Crown Prince Zhaoming of the Yang Dynasty.

He loved poems.

He was a tragic Crown Prince that died before succeeding the throne.

What a sad story.

You could probably say that

about all of us who are born to this world.

Forgive me, Your Highness.

But whether it's for life or politics, I don't think only books contain all the answers.

I heard that you are kind and considerate to even the servants working in the palace.

Your Highness, you must protect them.

What a smooth way of blackmailing.

He's become the martial arts instructor to the Prince.

Hand him the letter.

You must do it in person.

What are you doing?

It pleases me to see the people enjoying the Festival.

Father is right, there must be no war in Goguryeo.

If Yeon Gaesomun saw how happy the people are,

he might not oppose my father, right?

Oh my, what a handsome man!

Hey..

You mistook me for someone else. Please let go of me.

What's wrong?

I like younger men.

Just one drink, alright?

Sis,

I think I'll go back now.

Why?

I've seen enough.

I think I'd better prepare for my martial arts demonstration for tomorrow.

Then,

let's go back together.

Ah, no.

You can stay and watch more.

I think that would be better.

Are you sure?

Of course!

Ah, where could my love be?

When could I get married?

Ah, couples unsure about their future

gather here!

Compatibility check?

Yes?

No, not like that.

How is it not?

I can see it in your faces. Compatibility check.

Give me your hands.

Aiee, here, here..

Let's see what the future holds for the two of you!

Hold this together.

Hold it together, then throw it!

Here we go!

The dies of destiny have been cast!

Now, what is in store for their future?

Will the two of them