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(This drama is set in the times of King Jinheung.)
(But all characters and events are fiction.)
(Episode 8)
I miss Mother's scent.
On days like this,
she used to stroke my head.
The sound of the wind and birds was my lullaby.
Why?
Was Mother not a good singer?
Sun Woo.
Mother could not sing us lullabies...
since she was a mute who could not speak.
- I... - It's all right.
You forgot, I guess.
It was so long ago. I do not remember much either.
Father said so and I assume it was.
What are you doing?
Should you not return before you get caught?
You already have one fail.
You promised to meet by 3am,
but they are not here.
You should not befriend them.
It keeps me up at night when I think about you...
sharing that room with those wild animals,
being treated at their level.
What is my level?
You know.
I am nothing yet.
What do you mean?
How could you say that?
You are the master of Silla.
I know and the stars know.
You know that as well, Your Majesty.
Things keep getting in my eye.
Right?
Come to think of it, they have mistreated me often.
I should write down their names...
and have their limbs pulled out. No.
(A method of execution)
What is that when you cook them to death?
- Do you mean boil them to death? - Yes, that is it.
I will do that to them.
Do you understand?
I shall obey your orders, Your Majesty.
What took you so long?
Do you know how long I have been waiting?
I am not someone who waits for people.
What is this?
You went to your mother's memorial.
Should you not look better than that?
Mother could not sing us lullabies...
since she was a mute who could not speak.
Is it possible to forget your childhood memories...
of your own mother?
For example,
whether or not your mother...
was mute.
I envy you.
I cannot forget my memories of my mother,
no matter how much I want to.
What fool lost such a huge memory?
Me.
You are all here.
What is that?
I understand it is a strange sight,
but let us chat inside.
Hey. Why am I the only one who has to carry him?
Yeo Wool!
Take him. Take him.
Grab on.
Get up.
It keeps leaning to one side.
This is only your 15th time.
You are so slow.
When will you finish all 100 turns?
You were...
at each other's throats before.
Are you saying you have gotten close?
How disgraceful.
Watch it.
Balance it well.
- You said that liquor was a killer. - It is.
The problem was you two.
Can anyone tell me...
what happened last night?
Hold it up properly.
This is your 16th time.
No way. They will not be really doing it 100 times.
According to my calculations,
their legs will go out of commission after 20 times.
If they go up 100 times,
- they will die. - What are you talking about?
Why did Ban Ryu do that to Soo Ho's sister?
What did Ban Ryu do?
He touched Soo Ho's sister's bosom.
Has he gone crazy?
He must be insane.
Gosh.
My goodness.
That is hot.
Gosh! What is this?
This is disgusting.
Thanks to that liquor,
I experience this. You all deserve a death sentence.
How strange.
I cannot remember last night. Why is that?
I feel as though something bad happened.
I am not sure.
You dropped this.
It looks unique. Does it have a meaning?
You do not have to know. It does not belong to me.
Then you can give it to me.
It is my hobby to collect things like this.
Sell it to me. I will give you as much as you want.
It is not something I can sell. I have to pay it back.
That is too bad. It is just my taste.
Did you mean it when you said...
that you like my sister?
- I said, do you mean it? - What if I do?
Master Soo Ho and Master Ban Ryu are like enemies.
They will end up in a fight because of the sister.
It will not end until one of them dies.
Ban Ryu did wrong.
I would kill him, too.
Here.
What is the big idea?
Forget it, then.
What is wrong with them?
They look nervous while looking at us.
Really? I cannot tell.
Did I become sensitive after losing my memory?
Soo Ho, remember this.
Everything is a misunderstanding.
What are you talking about?
Excuse me. Excuse me.
Come here.
Are you crazy?
Why did you come here? You will make things go awry.
Please pass this to Master Ban Ryu.
Did he really...
Gosh.
It will save a life. Please hand it to him.
My head hurts so much. Why does it hurt?
- Why are you doing this to me? - Step aside!
Who are...
you?
- This came for me? - Yes.
My brother Soo Ho may look smart,
but he is dumb and arrogant.
Fist always comes first to him.
Hence, I cannot persuade him through a letter.
Please survive.
I will explain everything to him upon his return.
The one who touched was me and not you.
I will clarify it to him.
What are you doing here?
I have a lot of laundry to do.
What? What are you looking at?
Can I not look?
Can a sister not look at her brother?
A young child can forget his name when lost.
It is understandable that you forgot...
about Mother being mute.
I am just telling you.
Go.
Be careful of strangers.
Always walk on wide roads.
You startled me.
- Who is this? - It is me.
Are there any murders in there?
What are you talking about?
Did my brother not kill Master Ban Ryu yet?
No, not yet.
Thank goodness.
By the way,
do you want to have a drink?
Sure.
How many years have we known each other?
Perhaps 12 years?
Thanks to my handsome brother,
I was a loner in the neighborhood.
You were the only one that played with me.
When kids made fun of me for being a half-breed,
you were the only one that played with me.
Cheers.
I...
like my brother.
I like your brother too.
I am so jealous.
You would not say it if he choked you.
What is wrong?
I really want him...
to be my brother,
but I do not want him to be as well.
What do you mean?
The more I wait,
the stronger you get.
I will become stronger in Hwarang,
Mother.
Your Highness. I will call the doctor.
No. Master Ahn Ji.
Get Master Ahn Ji.
Yes.
(Medical)
You must come to the Wolseong Palace.
I am sorry, but I am waiting for a patient.
I did not come here to ask you a favor.
You must come.
I plan on killing Queen Ji So...
very slowly.
Why are you surprised? It is no news.
The people...
inside Wolseong Palace are on my side.
There is no need to rush.
I will do it without being obvious.
That way, there will not be trouble...
when I bring in a new king.
Why are you...
telling me this?
I told you.
I believe we are looking at the same picture.
It is different from last time.
She is slowly getting worse.
It is poisoning.
Do you have pain in your chest?
Sometimes.
Am I suffering this disease...
for ruining your life?
I made you say goodbye to your wife and your son.
However, you found your son again.
It is from the weak energy.
You must find calm.
Is it really not a serious disease?
If you cannot believe me,
you can call the in-house physician in.
I cannot trust anyone...
in Wolseong Palace...
aside from you.
I keep thinking of the past...
when I had no doubt of marrying you.
We ran in the fields like children.
The sky was blue and clear.
I could see only my reflection in your eyes.
Do you still...
hate me so?
If I still want you,
will you come to me?
What are you doing?
Is this the Queen's tea?
Yes. Why do you ask?
Is there something wrong with the tea?
No, nothing is wrong.
It is nothing.
You are the best businessman...
in the capital. Why do you work for Hwarang House?
It is investment.
A businessman has a bleak future.
It is a good opportunity for me...
to make relationships with future officials.
This is about Sun Woo, Master Ahn Ji's son.
Tell Master Young Shil everything you know about him.
What for?
Just do as I say!
Who do you think you are?
I am curious about that Hwarang.
I see.
That Dog-Bird is...
stupid and arrogant.
Sometimes he looks wise,
and sometimes he does not.
Anyway, he is completely different...
from other young masters in the capital.
Dog-Bird?
He is like a dog but also like a bird.
It seems to be his nickname.
He is rather unique.
Or rather, he is abnormal.
You are saying he is nothing like his father.
I found this on my way.
You can use it.
What is this? It is a case for needles.
Why...
Why do you think?
You should think about it.
What is with him?
Does he want me to treat him for free?
These are gold needles.
How amazing.
Where did you do it?
Do what?
My goodness.
- Come on. - Wait.
- Hurry up. - What are you doing?
This looks so expensive.
How luxurious.
Gosh! This is from Baekje.
Look at that.
This must be from the West.
Feel this texture.
I have never seen anything like it.
Where did these come from?
I am not sure, but it must be...
someone throwing a bait to win you over.
Who would decorate a clinic like this?
How uncomfortable.
You should appreciate the generosity.
Do you know how much all these cost?
How much is it? Is it a lot of silver?
It would be more than just silver. It would cost gold.
A lot of them.
What?
He should have given them to me!
What kind of fool would do this lunacy?
You said she would be happy.
How strange.
I thought it would be perfect to please a woman.
Perhaps, she has terrible taste.
Go. I do not want to see you.
Who? Are you talking about me?
- I have to go. - Move.
Was it you that did something so useless?
It cost too much gold to call it useless.
If you have gold to waste, you should have donated it.
There are many starving kids you could have fed.
- What are you doing? - What am I doing?
Because I wanted to do it for you.
They are useless, but they are pretty and nice.
I wanted to give them to you.
- Why? - Because I can.
No, because I want to.
Yes, so why?
Because I like you.
I knew you were not smart,
but I did not know you were dumb.
Just use them...
or throw them away.
What stupid gibberish.
Does your mother know you are like this?
He is not human.
I could not even feel his stick came at me.
He is incredibly strong.
Even if he grazes your head, it will explode.
Soo Ho.
You can do it, Soo Ho!
Soo Ho will not be any better.
Still, he is the best in the capital.
He just has to block 10 times, right?
It is eight now.
- Gosh. - Not bad.
Look at him.
How can we entrust...
the Queen's safety to such frail guards?
Look here!
Watch what you say.
You should let go of which you clench onto.
They say Silla has many kings...
because there are so many officials...
who have so much land and soldiers.
So they cannot tell who is king.
You are heartless.
Rather than give to the lacking Royal Family,
all you do is fight.
How dare you come in here?
By what right?
By the right of once being an official.
By the right of Chief Instructor of Hwarang,
who will create future officials.
We are discussing an important festival.
Get out!
That is why...
I am here.
I would like Hwarang to perform...
at the Thanksgiving Festival.
Hwarang will perform? What are you thinking?
You want to announce to the world...
that Hwarang belongs to Silla...
and to you as soon as possible, do you not?
Thanksgiving Festival would be the best chance...
since the entire nation will focus on the Royal Family.
Are you saying Hwarang will perform for King Jinheung?
Hwarang will perform for the people.
For the people?
You know what Master We Hwa has in his mind.
He wants to prove to the people...
that Hwarang belongs to the Queen.
We will make sure that does not happen.
Do you have a way to stop the performance?
Get the horses.
My apologies, but Master We Hwa is at the palace,
so he cannot see you now.
I am not here to see Master We Hwa, but Hwarang!
Master Young Shil!
Show respect.
He is Master Young Shil.
Why is he here?
Is it because of Ban Ryu?
I do not know.
Since I am here anyway, I would like to speak...
with a particular Hwarang.
Ban Ryu.
No.
I would like to speak with Sun Woo.
He wants to speak with the Queen's Hwarang?
Why is he meeting with that jerk alone?
Do not concern yourself.
It is all for you.
For me? What do you mean?
You look normal enough.
Why did you want to see me?
Let me see.
It took much effort to meet you,
but now that I'm seeing you,
I do not know what to ask first.
Return when you remember.
I heard your friend died.
I am curious.
What did he do wrong that they killed him?
Who are you?
Did he see the King's face?
The King's face? What do you...
The King's face.
I...
I think I saw the King.
No! Dog-Bird!
You must remember now.
If you wonder whether or not I am on your side,
I will say one more thing.
I...
am on the opposite side of the Queen.
Your father and I...
hold huge grudges against her, you see.
If I knew what the King looks like,
I would be able to repay the debt.
You have the wrong person. I know nothing.
If you are done, I shall leave you.
Dog-Bird.
Mak Moon.
If you died because you saw the King's face...
If that is the real reason,
I cannot forgive that King.
If I remain here and meet that King someday,
I will get him back...
for you.
You must be greater than I thought,
seeing how the highest official came to see you.
Did he just ignore me?
I am not someone who can be treated...
Darn it.
What is that?
They will not let us sleep.
What is that noise?
It could not be.
- What is it? - I know this drum sound.
(Enjoyment)
The palace will host the Thanksgiving Festival soon.
You will present the Queen and the people...
the gift of music and dance.
Are you telling us...
to dress up, dance, and play music for the Queen?
I am not telling you to perform for the Queen,
but to present the people with dance and music...
so that they can enjoy and be happy.
This is your second assignment.
It must...
bring enjoyment.
He will...
teach you music and dance.
He is Master Woo Reuk.
You should be honored...
that you can hear his music first-hand.
Is he really the Master of Instruments, Woo Reuk?
Is he that famous?
I have heard of him.
There is no instrument he cannot play.
He's especially good at playing the gayageum.
Is he that good?
Well...
What...
Why are you here?
I am your instructor, you punk.
Did you climb the capital wall?
Are you insane? At your age?
Why would I sneak over the wall?
I am not a peasant.
You lived like one.
I will not anymore.
So if you do not do it right,
you will receive an arrow.
Stop that.
How do you know Master We Hwa?
People who like music...
tend to cross paths at some point in life.
Good luck.
I hear you are the top contender to fail.
Yes!
The basis of all instruments is rhythm.
The rhythm is the rule of instruments.
If you cannot feel the rhythm,
even the most beautiful melody...
will be nothing but chaotic noise.
Rhythm...
does not suppress the freedom of the melody,
but gives it strength...
to carry on without tiring.
Okay.
Open your chest...
and feel the rhythm.
Do you understand?
- Yes! - Yes!
You...
use your body to make sounds.
You use your feet. You use your hands.
You use your shoes. And you...
slap yourself.
Slap myself.
Okay.
Harder.
- Awesome. - They are good.
Awesome.
Why? What?
Nothing beats...
your freshly squeezed arrowroot...
in killing a hangover.
Where did you find that kind of...
Why you...
Where did he come from?
His music is a bit strange.
What?
I assumed you would know him for certain.
What? How would I know him?
He raised your brother.
How could you not?
Is he the one who raised my brother?
Yes.
What?
Why can you not do it right?
I cannot control it.
- Sorry. - Again.
Sing and dance before the Queen?
That is what you call an insult.
Look.
She claimed to raise the future of Silla,
but the Queen is showing her true colors already.
She wants to make Hwarang her toy...
and display it to the people.
Master Young Shil.
Will you simply accept this insult?
The Queen seems to be anxious.
There must be a reason.
She is rushing carelessly...
in order to build upon the Royal Family's power.
I did not...
want to say this to you, but...
Then do not.
Must you...
remain in history as the humiliating dancing King?
Who says I am humiliating?
I am handsome and dance well.
I will be the legendary King.
I doubt that.
Have you thought about why you could not wed?
I did not because of my royalty to you, not could not.
And I am popular with women when I go out there.
I am sure that is what you want to believe,
but you are not women's type.
Why not?
You do not know women at all.
You made me forget.
Is that a body or a piece of wood?
I heard this is the second assignment.
If you fail here, you may get kicked out for real.
- I am improving. - Improving, my foot.
You are getting worse because you are doing it alone.
Mind your own business. I will get a pass...
somehow.
Your body is bad enough, but you have no rhythm.
Look. You grab it and then pull back.
Is this that difficult?
Who is calling whom a piece of wood?
I am totally flexible.
You cannot do this at all.
Here. Do it again.
Get over there. You are distracting me.
Like this. Like this.
Try this.
Stop it. You look weird.
I like seeing you smile.
Is he really your brother?
He said the necklace belonged to his friend.
Sun Woo.
Mother could not sing us lullabies...
since she was a mute who could not speak.
Faster.
Ban Ryu.
You complained, but you are trying pretty hard.
I am not trying hard.
I am winging it.
Even if you are,
you are better than Sun Woo.
Why that...
Han Sung.
What are you doing here?
I cannot sleep because of the noise.
I need to study too, so I am sleeping here from now on.
Is this truly your choice?
Is it really me?
What a shame.
- We could have slept tenderly. - What is that?
I am speechless.
Do you want to die? Get lost.
I want to sleep with the one who feels most human.
Give me that.
Guys.
Go?
One, two, three.
- Do it right. - What?
How vulgar. How could they hold swords like that...
and dance like this?
Do you not know that dance?
It is common in the West.
Hey.
They dance holding swords like that?
That is called the sword dance.
The sword dance. Well, at least they are trying hard.
How commendable.
Here you go.
What are they?
One seems to be a longing love letter,
and the other seems to be a warm letter...
from a father to his son.
I hear you are performing at the Thanksgiving Festival.
I promise to tell my brother the truth...
clearly that day.
Also, I would like to meet you...
and apologize in person.
I pray that you will protect your life...
from my most-ignorant brother until then.
The capital is very much excited...
with news that you will be dancing.
Please show us a great dance.
I look forward to it. From Soo Yun.
The Queen must have high expectations.
Do you mean the Thanksgiving Festival performance?
Hwarang will dance and play music.
Their popularity will increase.
Do you have a way to stop them?
We must disappoint her greatly...
as she is expecting so much.
We must let her see Hwarang become fools...
in front of the people.
And who will do that?
It is his father's first request, so he will do it.
Are you Master Woo Reuk?
Are...
Are you all right?
Who are you?
I thought there were only men in Hwarang House.
I am Ah Ro.
My father is Master Ahn Ji.
Then...
are you Mak Moon's sister?
Mak Moon?
Is that Sun Woo's old name?
It is raspberry tea.
You often feel suffocating and get startled,
so this tea will help.
You do not look like...
your brother.
I know we do not.
Mak Moon...
was a good kid.
His name is Sun Woo now.
Yes, that is correct.
That is correct. Right.
There was something I wanted to ask...
if I ever met the person who raised my brother.
Did my brother...
miss me?
If you drink this, it will heal your headache...
and calm you down. It is a special tea.
I will leave it here.
Here.
It was over there.
You said it's medicinal.
It makes your headache subside...
and calms you down.
Chrysanthemums.
They are not flowers, but medicinal ingredients.
I am glad...
that you are my brother.
But you are not.
Who are you?
(Hwarang The Poet Warrior Youth)
It angers me that you are crying.
If you are hurt because of some man,
I shall kill him.
In lines with tradition,
Sook Myung will become your bride.
I will choose my own bride.
I worked so hard to protect you.
Do you plan to ruin it all?
What if I refuse?
What if I say I do not want to have you...
as my brother?
I think the Thanksgiving Festival will be entertaining.
You must not disappoint Master Young Shil.
I was looking for a way to save you.
However, I cannot find one.
Kill her.