Warrior Princess

Everyone, follow Ahno's lead!

Hurray!

Balsan, look at this.

My arrow hit the target again.

And what of it?

It may be true that

your arrow hit the target,

but isn't it also true

that my arrow went farther last time?

Don't make me laugh.

I can't make you look bad

all the time, now can I?

All right.

I will admit my defeat in accuracy,

but I can still shoot the farthest.

Let's see!

Do you see those bushes over there?

Just behind the sand dunes?

- I bet I can shoot farther.

- It's a bet.

Balsan, sure you can

beat the princess?

Come on.

Halt!

That way!

That way, that way.

Let's go.

We're under attack!

Come on.

Come on.

Who are you people?

Why did you come here onto our land

and attack us?

Please, calm down.

Explain your assault

on our Grand Lama Galdan's caravan.

Heavens above.

It's Grand Lama Galdan.

This is a gift from God.

Uh, I beg your forgiveness.

I am responsible for this.

I'm the one who shot the arrow

without realizing that

the caravan was here.

Your Holiness,

I hope your travels

- have been all right.

- They have been fine.

What is your name,

young woman?

My name is Ahno,

I am the daughter

- of Ochirt Tsetsen.

- I see.

How far is your home from here?

It is not far.

Just beyond those sand dunes.

My daughter Ahno will

turn 18 this year.

My daughter is very dedicated

to her studies.

Not only is she an excellent student,

she's also skilled in archery.

I know your mother Lady Yum-Agas.

I'm sure she misses you

very much, Your Holiness.

Grand Lama Galdan,

how long will you stay with us?

I leave early tomorrow morning.

I'm sure my mother

eagerly awaits me.

My brother is here.

Beloved Mother,

how are you?

I'm very well, my son.

- Please have a seat.

- Yes.

As you know...

your brother Senge claimed

the family throne...

when your dear father died

all those many years ago.

Our tribe has always been grateful

to Lord Ochirt Tsetsen.

He supported us through hard times

and we will never forget his kind deeds.

And now, son...

your brother has decided

to ask Lord Ochirt Tsetsen...

for the honor and privilege

of taking his daughter

Ahno's hand in marriage.

What do you think?

I promise to love

your beloved daughter

more than any of my other queens,

Lord Ochirt Tsetsen.

And when she gives me a son,

then he alone

shall inherit my throne.

Honestly,

when your dear father

was taken from this world

I was truly

overwhelmed with grief.

Ahno was born at that time

and I've loved her ever since.

I have treasured Ahno

more than life itself.

She is my precious daughter.

I ask that you love her...

as much as I do.

I accept your proposals.

Father!

Why is this happening?

Why have the heavens

cursed me in this way--

hearing my parents tell me that

I have to marry someone I don't love?

Yes, I know.

And who is the man you really love?

If I may speak openly?

I'm afraid there is no chance

of you and Galdan

ever being together.

He is a Grand Lama

and he cannot break his vow of celibacy.

Mandarvaa.

Also, it's said that a person who

is born in the Year of the Monkey

tends to be smart and honest.

But on the other hand,

he is likely to face

a troubled life as he gets older.

Something for you, milady,

from Grand Lama Galdan.

What is it?

Tomorrow morning

I won't wake up in my own bed...

but in a foreign land

with no desire to be there.

Now listen, sister,

once you get to your new home,

I assure you I will send you all

the best archers from our homeland.

Promise me, brother...

that you will come

and visit me all the time.

Please, brother,

will you promise me this?

Yes, I promise.

According to our tradition,

you will be able

to come back home after three years.

My lord,

I have terrible news about Senge.

He was murdered last night.

What?!

If Tsetsen takes the throne

from your dead brother,

they will do more harm to us

and to our country.

It will be disastrous.

I am sure of it, my son.

Mother.

Please don't become upset

by allowing yourself to have such

terrible thoughts about other people.

The same way the sun rises

and sets, we must all die.

Please, Mother,

you must calm your nerves.

And once you are calm,

I'll be at peace as well.

How can I calm down?

No, oh no, son.

Listen.

Son.

Look at me.

when your father passed away...

I was young

and I took a holy vow...

not to-- not to marry

anyone after his death.

I became celibate

and looking after both of you

was my only purpose in life!

And-- and every day

I have prayed that...

that this is what your father

would have wanted--

his boys to become strong men.

It would mean I'd done my job.

My son!

Mother? Mother!

I vowed to remain a holy monk.

Don't you dare say to me...

that I came here all for nothing.

If so, then you're no longer...

my son.

I'm afraid I have to disown you.

Mother.

Mother!

Mother?

Mother.

Mother?

How do you know...

that they are the murderers?

How can you be sure?

I'm positive.

I found this beside

your brother's corpse.

The crest symbol

that's on this button...

belongs to Tsetsen.

The crest symbol

that's on this button...

belongs to Tsetsen.

There is no need to worry.

I can assure you that

my men will never speak a word of it.

Now that Yum-Agas is not here,

we must act quickly.

We must seize Senge's throne now.

We must be patient.

I think it would be wiser

to wait until the time is right.

Senge's son...

Tseveenravdan

will be of age soon.

What will we do if we wait

and he takes the throne?

What happens then?

He's a long way

from becoming the next khan.

He's too young.

Very true.

In the year 1671,

Galdan breaks his sacred vows.

He takes over his brother's throne

and marries Ahno.

And now let us all

welcome the bride.

She's lovely.

Come this way.

Have you all seen the bride's face?

- We have.

- Yes.

And now

I would like everyone

here to help me

bless their eternal love

and happiness.

The eternal flame

bonds their union forever.

Look at Uncle Tsukhur.

He's a good actor,

pretending like nothing ever happened.

So speaking of Tsukhur Uvsh,

we're always doing the dirty work...

and he could pin everything on us.

I'll step outside and order my men

- to drink less and stay alert.

- Go on.

Good.

And now...

let's welcome our new queen

to her throne.

We celebrate this union.

I'll go, just to be sure.

As you know,

our great tribe is famous for?

Its whistling winds

and chirping birds.

And now, my children,

let us all dance

like the winds and birds.

You should go after your brother.

Yes, Mother.

Emperor Kangxi's messenger.

The Qing Dynasty has asked me

to present this gift from our Highness

to Lord Galdan with the message,

"May our kingdoms prosper together."

That's a good point.

I ask myself,

"What could have been

going through your mind

when I almost married Senge?"

I...

I always knew your heart

belonged to me always.

Here, please take this.

And always keep it with you.

My Highness,

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