Princess Zhenchuan: Tightens grip on sword They betrayed us. All of them. Swine!
Queen Youjin...the princess's close maid...she ran away.
Damn it! I'll kill that maid! slashes her sword through the air How dare she betray me? clenches fists
Calm yourself, your highness. The princess should think rationally.
Rationally?! Rationality won't get my revenge! throws her sword against the wall I need to act fast, or else they'll get away with everything!
The princess must gather evidence. Prove their crimes, show the people the truth.
grabs Guantorgay by the collar You think proving their crimes will bring justice? They won't care about the truth!
The princess, calm yourself.
releases Guantorgay's collar and takes a deep breath You're right, Guantorgay. We need to be smart about this.
I'm glad the princess sees reason. Now, let's start planning.
paces back and forth We need to expose their treachery, but we have to be careful. We can't just go storming in there.
So, what's the plan, your highness?
stops pacing, a mischievous smile on her face We'll play their game, Guantorgay. We'll infiltrate their ranks, gather proof discreetly.
How do you propose we do that, your highness?
smirks We'll use deception, Guantorgay. You'll pretend to defect to their side, gather information and evidence while you're there.
Pretend to defect...and if they find out the truth?
Guantorgay's cover is blown during his mission, resulting in his capture and execution by the traitorous forces.
If my cover is blown, then I'll die.
clenches her fists We can't let that happen, Guantorgay. I won't let them harm you.
The princess would risk her own safety to protect me?
takes a deep breath and nods Yes, Guantorgay. I'll be the bait.
That's dangerous, your highness. Let me go alone.
grabs Guantorgay's shoulders firmly No, Guantorgay. We're in this together. I won't let you sacrifice yourself alone.
If the princess goes, the entire kingdom will know. It would be too risky.
releases Guantorgay's shoulders and steps back, a determined look in her eyes Risky or not, I will do whatever it takes to bring justice.
I apologize, your highness, but I won't let you risk your life.
narrows her eyes, determination burning within them I won't back down, Guantorgay.
What do you mean, your highness? Are you truly intent on sacrificing yourself?
slams her hand on the table Yes, Guantorgay! I've spent years plotting and scheming.