Episode 3

It begins with a profound flashback spanning 28 years.At that time, the king issued an unprecedented edict, announcing that the champion of the National Chess Championship would be awarded an important government position, regardless of age or origin.A young queen, with extraordinary courage, disguised herself as a young man and quietly entered this contest of wisdom and strategy.She won the crown with her outstanding chess skills, but on the occasion of her coronation, her true identity was revealed, and she immediately fled in panic under the shocked eyes of her father.And the young king, Gao Nanwu, saw her grace again and couldn't help but be fascinated by her again.

As time goes by, we draw our attention back to the six years before the king's death.Gao Nanwu embarked on a journey to Anmugu Village in West Goguryeo with the aim of canonizing Eulbasu as the new prime minister.This move immediately encountered strong opposition from the bureaucracy, who claimed that Yibasu was just a farmer, and that there was an insurmountable blood feud between his family and the royal family - Gao Nanwu's grandfather was the person who ended the Yibasu family.Therefore, the officials were worried that Yibasu might be resentful and endanger the royal power.However, the king was determined and would not hesitate to threaten the survival of the clan and fight against all opinions.He further clarified that although Yibasu does not hold a sword, he will use words as a blade and lead the kingdom to glory with his extraordinary wisdom.

At this moment, Yibasu is going all out to investigate the mystery of the king's sudden death.He was stunned when he learned that Yu Dao had secretly executed all suspects who might be related to the king's death.Yu Dao's move was intended to stifle any voices that might reveal the truth. However, did this move inadvertently affect the queen's safety?

Speaking of the queen, she has embarked on a journey to the Takafaki territory, and her entourage is all ready to prepare.A group of “peasants” encountered by chance on the way, with the keen insights of Wu Gu and Mo Qi, quickly revealed the true face of the assassins.During the short rest, a silent contest quietly unfolded. Unexpectedly, the number of assassins far exceeded expectations, almost forcing the queen into a desperate situation.Fortunately, the queen's extraordinary skills were able to save the day.At the same time, Yushan is still addicted to the elixir given by Sabi. Scenes of the death of the king frequently appear in his hallucinations, and he is uneasy.

In the palace, the royal doctor conducted a detailed investigation into the cause of the king's death and finally determined that it was caused by lily of the valley extract.Since such rare flowers can only be cultivated by the royal family, this undoubtedly points the suspicion directly to the palace.Yibasu immediately ordered a carpet search of the palace, vowing to find out the mastermind behind the scenes.During her visit to Sabi, she not only showed her the harmless elixir of life, but also predicted that Yibasu itself would face many crises, and the starlight was dim, which seemed to be an ominous omen.Then, she secretly sent her confidants to sneak into the palace of the king and queen to search for more clues.

As for the queen, after going through many hardships and dangers, she finally reached the territory of Gaofaqi.The lord of this place, Gao Faqi, is notorious for his arrogance and murderous nature.Not only did he hang corpses in the forest as a warning to others, but he also owned a brutal guard named “White Tiger”, which was terrifying.Gao Faqi himself was a tyrant who slaughtered his people wantonly out of boredom. He was greedy for power and bloodthirsty. He had shown a pathological desire for power and an extreme disregard for human life since he was a child.This time the queen steps into her territory and will undoubtedly face unprecedented challenges and tests.

The queen's sudden visit broke Gao Faqi's elaborate game of terror. He hurried over, his face full of displeasure and confusion, and asked the queen why she broke into his territory so late at night without notification.The queen looked calm and weaved a clever lie, claiming that she was being ordered to go north to deal with a traitor who dared to betray the royal family.She further added that the king was unable to personally intervene in the matter due to his unrecovered injury, so he appointed her to perform the duties on his behalf to show the royal family's importance and determination in this matter.

In the weaving of lies, the queen cleverly took advantage of the king's authority, claiming that the king had issued an order requiring her to treat the traitor as unmercifully as she would treat the forces trying to depose her.These words not only provided a reasonable excuse for her arrival, but also put a layer of invisible pressure on Gao Faqi, making him dare not neglect easily.

However, behind this seemingly impeccable lie, there is a little-known past.In flashbacks, we witness how Takao Ou, as king, shows his ruthless side in the struggle for power.In order to consolidate his position, he resolutely banished his own brother, and even cruelly cut off his nose as punishment before banishing him.This scene was witnessed by the young Prince Kofaqi. From then on, the king planted deep fear and awe in his heart, and also made his desire for power become more twisted and sick.