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Jumong fans, hold on to the edge of your seats. The plot of this popular Koreanovela gets more exciting with each episode. From here on, the full episodes, instead of just short summaries, will be posted.

Here’s what happened in Episode 56 :

3 years have passed…..

In Jolbon, Yangtak and Yeonchaeryeong tells everyone Song Yang will be moving to Gyeru from now on because Biryu has not been in good condition since last year. Chansoo complains they are already making offerings to him it is too much for him to reside here, and Yangtak agrees they should decline, but Yeonchaeryeong says they have no choice since they are w/out army to fight Song Yang who is in need. Soseono assures her aunt there is nothing to worry saying she will go on a merchant trip to Haeng-in nation with salt for money. At night, Soseono thinks alone when her maid comes to tell her Soseono’s sons, Biryu and Ohnjo are soundly asleep, and Soseono in turn asks the maid to take good care of the kids while she is away on business. Soseono then goes with Yeontabal and Sayong to their distant secret land to check on Wootae who is training an army. Wootae asks Soseono about the children and Soseono says they are fine thus he needn’t worry. Wootae reports to Yeontabal the soldiers are picking up their skills and in no time they will be as skilled as any other army, and Sayong says that is rightful since they have invested a lot in them, and Soseono says to send over 50 soldiers 4 days later to Gyeru when Song Yang will arrive. Sayong states that is the day when they finish Song Yang, and Yeontabal tells Wootae to prepare himself, and Wootae vows he will give back all the shame and ridicule Song Yang has given then, but Soseono asks him to be calm and cautious in this important time and Wootae agrees.

Meanwhile in Bongae mountain, Mopalmo continues to hammer away making steel weapons and gears for Ju Mong and the Damul people. With Musong relentlessly helping while harassing…. Ju Mong and the trios along with the Damul army appears to have continued their saga defeating various Han tribes… Ju Mong returns to Bongae mountain and Mopalmo apologetically states he failed again in making steel battle vest. Ju Mong assures him that is not a small feat and tells Mopalmo he has been Damul’s greatest contributor and if Mopalmo’s hands and body are worn down that is a great loss to Damul and asks Mopalmo to look after his health before anything else, and at this Mopalmo is touched. In Hyeonto, Yangjeong gets a visit from Song Yang of Jolbon. Song Yang asks why Yangjeong has summoned him, and Yangjeong shows him the map showing all of Ju Mong and Damul army’s conquers, from Chang-cheon-gok, to Joongsan, to Gyesoo-jok, to Dongman-jok and even Seonmi-jok, and now Hyeonto is even threatened…. Songyang replies Jolbon is at Yangjeong’s service if in need, and Yangjeong states he will build up Jolbon to eliminate Ju Mong and the Damul, and then attack Buyeo.. Songyang appears shocked and Yangjeong asks if Song Yang will help saying if Jolbon assists him then it will benefit Jolbon greatly in the future. Song Yang replies Jolbon will do everything it can for Yangjeong. Next, Dongseon returns from his trip to Dongmoon border checking on the state of Daeso and Yang Seolran, and reports to Yangjeong both are suffering greatly. Yangjeong’s minister says it is expected as Dongmoon boarder is an outskirt of an outskit land.. and when Dongseon tells Yangjeong Buyeo palace appears to have no intention of calling back Daeso anytime soon, Yangjeong yells out and swears in Geumwa’s name, saying even an animal takes better care of its offspring… The minister wonders if Yangjeong should bring Daeso and Seolran to Hyeonto instead, and Dongseon agrees with the minister saying Buyeo is in disarray, with many citizens rebelling..

In Buyeo, Mawuryeong heads a holy ceremony with sacrificial of lamb for its blood.. As King Geumwa, Queen Wonhu and many Buyeo heads present.. admits this, Prince Yeongpo has sent Majin out to fetch some alcohol and Yeongpo drinks wine at once.. despite Majin telling him to slow down since the king has ordered Yeongpo house arrest. Yeongpo replies he is already low.. and states no matter how Geumwa tries to please the heavens through the shrines and offerings, the only way to save Buyeo is through a new king.. and laughs as he drinks more alcohol. Just then Songju arrives and tells Yeongpo the king has summoned for him to attend court.. And Yeongpo nervously rushes to the king’s palace for the court session.. The king arrives and asks the ministers about the Buyeo’s state and everyone reports about Buyeo’s various troubles within the nation and with its neighbors. the queen’s brother says they must ask Han nation for help now, but Budeukbul scoffs and says the Hans will not help Buyeo, and instead they will attack Buyeo if they find out how weak Buyeo has become. Budeukbul suggest to the king they should attack Haeng-in and Okjeo instead to settle the Buyeo people’s unrest… After court session, the queen asks Geumwa to call Daeso back now, but the king says when the time comes he will do so and sends the queen away. The queen won’t leave and asks Geumwa again, and the queen’s brother agrees saying Daeso has repent enough. However, Geumwa says Daeso has not changed, and the queen says the one who has changed is none other than the king. and wonders how it is that Geumwa can so easily forgive the Sachuldo governors who betrayed him but he can’t even forgive his son even in such a long time.. But Geumwa is unwavered and raises his voice and tells the queen to go and see for herself how Daeso really spends his days…

In Dongmoon guarding fort, Daeso seems to spending his days drinking alcohol while being entertained by bloody fights. On this day, a group of commoners have been captured and Daeso orders the men to fight against a newly recruited warrior and states whoever wins will be handsomely rewarded. Thus a fight breaks between the new solider and the group of street gangs, and Daeso laughs as he enjoys watching the solider skillfully kill off all the commoners. Daeso claps and asks the soldier to announce his name, and the man states he is named Bubuno. Daeso tells Naro to go against Bubuno next, but Naro says they can face off on another day and reminds Daeso Seolran is waiting for him. Daeso laughs cynically and remarks Naro has become Seolran’s servant already… Daeso returns and Seolran expresses her frustration and asks how much longer must they live like this, and Daeso asks how much long does she plan to live on asking the same question. Seolran asks Daeso if he feels any shame, and Daeso wonders what other choice he has since it doesn’t look like he will be returning to Buyeo palace any time soon. Seolran asks Daeso if this is all his amounts to and reminds him while Daeso is wasting away, Ju Mong has more than 400 men. Seolran says the world is laughing at Daeso saying he is the one whom they thought was a dragon, but the real dragon is Ju Mong. Daeso is furious and orders her to shut her mouth but Seolran continues and says she will go to Hyeonto fort if this is how they are going to live.

Meanwhile near Jolbon, Wootae is waiting to ambush Song Yang as he passes through, and as Song Yang approaches, Wootae gives his men order to shoot arrows at Song Yang’s army men. Song Yang flees as more of his soldiers are attacked by the ambushed men. Sayong joins in on the attack as well and he and Wootae are slashing away the Jolbon soldier one by one… approaching Song Yang in no time. Wootae tells Song Yang the very land they stand upon is his burial site, but just as Wootae is about to kill off Songyang, Songyang’s head general stabs him from behind and Wootae falls to his knees while Song Yang flees the scene on horse. Wootae bursts out blood, and tells Sayong to tell Soseono he is sorry that he could not complete her wish with her…. Wootae calls out for Soseono two times and dies… Sayong rushes to Soseono who is waiting nearby and Yeontabal asks if they failed, but Sayong says Song Yang was wounded but fled, and they captured Song Yang’s army. Soseono is joyful and asks Sayong why he is sad then, and Sayong states Wootae has passed away. Soseono is speechless and Yeontabal asks if Wootae really died, and Sayong apologetically replies yes… Soseono remains silent and begins walking away… Sayong tells her he is sorry, but Soseono grips a tight fist and states they are to prepare their army toward Gyeru… Soseono says this while holding back her tears and Yeontabal watches empathetically.

Soseono brings her army and attacks Yeonchaeryeong’s group. Soseono puts her sword on Yangtak and Yeonchaeryeong warns them Song Yang will not sit still when he finds out, but Yeontabal yells out they no longer fear Song Yang. Yeontabal comes in and orders everyone there to be taken away.. Just then Gyepil comes out cheering and when he sees everyone’s sorrowful reaction Gyepil wonders what’s going on, but just then a body covered in white sheet is brought in.. Soseono and Gyepil approach the body, and when Soseono unveils Wootae’s still face.. Gyepil and Soseono begin wailing, with Soseono putting her face on Wootae’s… Song Yang has fled to Biryu and orders his servant to gather all the Jolbon army to attack Gyeru, but the general says they must wait since Soseono seems to have built a strong force.

Near a river, Soseono and Yeontabal’s Gyeru group give Wootae their last respect as his body is elevated on wood blocks which are then lit by fire. Afterwards, Soseono returns to Gyeru fort, and takes back her position as chief of Gyeru, and the Gyeru people cheer for her. Soseono silences the crowd and announces they have lived under Songyang’s oppression but they will no longer do so and now they will make Song Yang kneel before them. Soseono announces Gyeru will be set independent from Jolbon and they will make a new nation. the crowds cheer more at this and Yeontabal smiles approvingly at her. next, Yeonchaeryeong, Chansoo and Yangtak are dragged before everyone. Yeonchaeryeong calls out her brother Yeontabal but he replies everything is in chief Soseono’s hands… Chansoo shouts that everything is his fault and asks Soseono to kill him and spare his mother. Soseono approaches them and orders their bonds to be freed. Soseono states Chansoo was once their chief, and tells her aunt she has already lost a person she cherishes and she no longer wants to see blood within them. Yangtak kneels and thanks for her pardon.

Next Sayong suggests they should attack Song Yang before he regroups and Yeontabal tells Soseono Gyeru is in her hands and she must not be engulfed in sorrow at this time. Sayong advises Soseono to attack Biryu and kill Song Yang now, and Soseono goes out to think alone as she makes up her decision. Next day, Soseono and Sayong rush to Bongae mountain to see commander Ju Mong, who is discussing their future as it is time for them to leave Bongae mountain. When Ju Mong is alerted with Soseono’s arrival he rushes to greet her. Soseono bows and asks if he’s been well, but Ju Mong asks why she’s all the way here.. Sayong smiles at Hyeopbo as well as their eyes meet. Soseono and Ju Mong meet alone and Ju Mong asks if Yeontabal is well and Soseono answers yes. Soseono then says she has been kept up with Ju Mong’s conquers and informs him she has been preparing army as well and now they have 200 soldiers. Ju Mong is surprised and Soseono then says she has come here to help Ju Mong set his new nation. Soseono says as long as Ju Mong remains in Bongae it will be difficult for him to set a new nation, and if he wants to build a new nation he must find new land. Ju Mong asks if such land exists and Soseono asks him to come to Jolbon. Soseono says there are many people living in Jolbon already and there is already commerce established, hence she will help commander Ju Mong build his new nation there.

Meanwhile, Sayong and Hyeopbo catch up. And Sayong says he had worried a lot about him as Hyeopbo was involved in so many battles over the years, but now that they’ve met in person he is finally at peace. Hyeopbo laughs and brushes off as saying that is what he always does anyway, but Sayong appears angry and says the life of a person no one knows for sure thus Hyeopbo must be careful as well, and Hyeopbo agrees, then asks if something has happened in Gyeru. Sayong sighs and says Wootae has passed away, and Hyeopbo is shocked by the news.

Ju Mong sends Soseono and Sayong off, and Soseono says she will await his answer. Ju Mong asks her to leave safely, and the two groups part as they bow farewell… Ju Mong then watches Soseono get on her horse and the two exchange another glance and she leaves Bongae mountain with Sayong… as they leave Hyeopbo sighs at Soseono’s difficult life, saying Wootae has passed away. Ju Mong appears shocked by such news, and Hyeopbo tells Ju Mong Wootae was killed by Song Yang’s assassin. At this news, Ju Mong watches Soseono leave with intense look…. Sayong asks Soseono if she thinks Ju Mong will agree to their help and Soseono says she’s not sure, as Sayong states it cannot be an easy decision for Ju Mong.

Ju Mong discusses Soseono’s offer with his trios, and Mari says that is great news for them and by going to Jolbon all their issues will be solved. Hyeopbo and Ohyi agree as well, saying Jolbon people have been oppressed by Han nation as well and they are in the same fate as them. However, Jaesa speaks up and says it is not so easy. Jaesa says if they set their nation there, who will reign their new nation, will it be King Ju Mong or will it be Queen Soseono. The Oh-ma-hyeop trio state Soseono is not that kind of person, but Jae-moo-mook say if they are not careful they will only end up with nothing after being used by Soseono’s group. Hyeopbo raises his voice and asks Jae-moo-mook if they know about Ju Mong and Soseono’s relationship, but Ju Mong tells everyone to be quiet. Ju Mong says he now knows how they feel, and he will make the final decision after consideration. Just then the starchild tells Soryeong Yeomieul has arrived. Soryeong asks what she has said, and the starchild says Yeomieul told her the 3-legged-bird must find a new nation.

Song Yang meets with the chiefs of the small Jolbon nations, and Song Yang tells the leaders that Hyeonto’s Yangjeong has offered to help them, thus they will attack Soseono together. Later, Ju Mong tells his men he will go on a trip with Ohyi to Buyeo. In Dongmoo border, Daeso receives a message from Yangjeong asking them to come to Hyeonto and Daeso tells Naro to prepare for going to Hyeonto.

Meanwhile, in Buyeo palace, the queen watches as Yesoya and Yoohwa wonder around the palace with Ju Mong’s son, and the queen sighs… The queen’s brother tries to cheer her up by saying the reason why Damul has not attacked them is because of Yoohwa and Yesoya and the baby, thus they should think positive and remember that they have great hostage in their hands. Yoohwa tells Yesoya she will ask Geumwa to send Soya and Yuri to Ju Mong now. Soya says the timing isn’t right, and that it is better to wait til Ju Mong sets his new nation first, or else it will put Damul and Buyeo in difficult situation. Ju Mong and Ohyi are in disguise in some town near Buyeo and Jolbon, and Ohyi finds out Hyeonto is sending army toward Jolbon and just then Ju Mong watches as Daeso and Yang Seolran are passing through….

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Come back tomorrow for the next episode. Thanks to Donna G. for sending this to me.

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