The Blade and Petal

Koguryo faces the possibility of war with neighboring kingdoms. Princess Moo Young seeks out the mysterious figures who saved her from an attack.

King Young Ryu tries to decide whether or not to go to war with Tang. Yun Choong passess an exam and becomes Princess Moo Young's guardian. The country of Koguryo chooses a new chancellor

A spy is discovered in the palace and the prince and princess realize that no one can be trusted

Yun Choong is charged with death when he is captured for killing the assassin. To Princess Moo Young's despair, she is unable to convince her father to stop the sentence

Yun Choong dies by public hanging. Yet something doesn't seem right when the princess is not allowed to see his coffin

A poisoned horse that causes the prince to fall is a cause for concern in the palace. Worried about a possible coup, the royals increase palace security