"=Episode 11= =Episode 11=- Your Majesty." "Your Majesty." "The time has come." "We cannot defy destiny." "But, do keep in mind..." "Mistakes will not be tolerated." "We will definitely take the Crown Prince's life." "Why are you here?" "I was asked to bring over the Samini if I were to find the right time." "=Hong Sa Hae (Hong Dae Ju's son)=- I was asked to bring over the Samini if I were to find the right time." "I was asked to bring over the Samini if I were to find the right time." "What?" "It seems like father doesn't fully trust you." "Over there!" "If you go back there, there is an unused passage." "It should be safe there." "What about you?" "I..." "I have to divert them away." "What is the matter?" "Please go quickly." "Please go quickly... hurry!" "We should have gone to this side just now..." "Ah, you are really..." "There!" "There!" "What..." "Aish..." "This is all your fault." "What can you do being so slow?" "Isn't it because they heard you shouting, that they got away?" "You don't even know the basics of tailing somebody." "She hasn't returned yet?" "=Im Su Ung (Training Commander)=- She hasn't returned yet?" "She hasn't returned yet?" "No." "I saw the minister on my way in here." "Something happened here today, right?" "What?" "That..." "That's something I have no knowledge of." "But..." "Miss, why are you not at the Cheon Am temple, but in the palace?" "Could it be..." "because of the Crown Prince?" "No." "I just had to get rid of a heavy burden." "But, Miss..." "why were those fellows chasing you?" "That, I too, do not know." "Even without knowing the reason, you would try to escape?" "I have had to live like that." "That ogpae..." "(ogpae - jade shell ornament)" "A lady had dropped and lost this before." "As I was wearing it, this ogpae saved my life once." "So, I picked up even the small pieces and stuck them together." "It seems to be fine." "This ogpae... is mine." "(ogpae - jade shell ornament)" "What?" "I lost this when I was young." "Hey, you?" "..." "No..." "I mean..." "Miss." "Then..." "Miss... you had saved my life." "Looks like we have a bond of destiny." "Look at this." "This is what the Heuksa Chorong has been looking for, for the last 100 years." "Look... this is that item." "=Cheon (Heuksa Chorong, Sky Lord)=- Look... this is that item." "=Cheon (Heuksa Chorong, Sky Lord)= =Hong Dae Ju=" "I have a small request for you." "To get rid of the Crown Prince, we will certainly need this." "However, before this item is turned over to the Qing empire, what might you do if I temporarily lend this to you?" "What I need..." "is not a fake item like that." "Since it is a fake, you can use it however you wish." "Thank you." "Then, I shall follow your instructions, and show you the true value of the real and living Bukbeoljigye." "Do as you wish." "=Heuksa Chorong= =Ji (Heuksa Chorong, Earth Lord)=" "I don't know why, but you look particularly deep and quiet?" "Bukbeoljigye?" "=Bukbeoljigye - the Northern Expedition strategy war book that King Hyojong left behind=" "It was not the real one." "Why bother so much?" "If it was real..." "If it was real, would you have cared to bring it?" "I really cannot understand you." "Didn't you say you wanted to be carefree?" "You wanted to leave from here..." "move like the wind and live free." "Isn't it right?" "So what..." "But, what you are doing till now is not like that." "Am I right?" "Looks like you are enjoying it." "Place your hand on your heart and see if you are enjoying it." "Is it so?" "I don't know that well enough, but there is one thing that I do know." "It is that I want you... all of you..." "right under my feet." "Of all the things in this world..." "Not everything will turn out like you want." "Fine." "I suppose it can be that way." "You can say that too." "Dong Su!" "Yeo Un!" "I.." "I.." "I knew that you would do it successfully!" "Good." "Good." "You have worked so hard." "Even though you are young, you are fairly bright, I say!" "Old Mister." "What?" "Don't you have something to tell us?" "What?" "I already know everything." "What?" "You were sent to this beacon post for only 10 days." "Isn't it?" "Oh..." "That..." "Yes, right." "Sure..." "Just 10 days, but so what?" "Ten days?" "Then what does that mean?" "Cho Rip, tomorrow we are going to the palace." "What?" "Palace?" "We have heard everything." "How sick can you be to go from being a General to this state?" "A General?" "What, then what does that mean?" "Hey, Cho Rip." "This old mister..." "He is a total fraud." "What, what, a fraud?" "He was demoted and came to the Beacon post for that." "He is Hamgyeong province's Byeongmajeoldosa." "=Byeongmajeoldosa:" "Junior Rank 2 Officer with Provincial Army Command Responsibility=- He was demoted and came to the Beacon post for that." "He is Hamgyeong province's Byeongmajeoldosa." "=Byeongmajeoldosa:" "Junior Rank 2 Officer with Provincial Army Command Responsibility= =Byeongmajeoldosa:" "Junior Rank 2 Officer with Provincial Army Command Responsibility=- B..." "B..." "Byeongmajeoldosa?" "B..." "B..." "Byeongmajeoldosa?" "Really..." "Did you just say Byeongmajeoldosa?" "That is Byeongmajeol... of second highest rank... sir?" "Mmm..." "I mean..." "If so... the post above Junior Rank 3 Sugunjeoldosa and the post above Senior Rank 3 Daejehak..." "That Junior Rank 2 Byeongmajeoldosa, right?" "Ah, I said you got it!" "Why do you keep on asking?" "Hey, you rascal." "As you have understood it at least now, you should be kneeling down, begging for mercy!" "For not knowing it until now, I am really sorry..." "Like that!" "Do you hear what I am saying?" "Aigoo, General, I did not recognize you sooner." "I'm really sorry." "How are you going to punish me?" "Ah, enough!" "What bullshit mercy?" "Old Mister." "Old Mister..." "Do you still think you're the Byeongmajeoldosa?" "Aren't you just a Beacon Post Guard now?" "Beacon Post Guard." "That's true." "Seriously." "Even the Crown Prince dare not do anything to me." "But a skinny old mister like you..." "Aigoo, after a trip to the city and back..." "my body is still tired." "Hey, Cho Rip." "I'll leave the rest of the matters to you and old mister." "Do as you deem fit." "Hey, brat, Dong Su..." "Dong Su..." "Leave him alone! Even though he's a crazy brat who doesn't care, he'll be doing something big sometime soon." "=Heuk Sa Mo= =Heuk Sa Mo=- What?" "Dong Su was bitten by a snake?" "What?" "Dong Su was bitten by a snake?" "This brat, really." "Compared to a knife, poison is even more terrible." "How many times have I said it?" "Didn't he try every poison in the world before?" "=Jang Mi So=- Didn't he try every poison in the world before?" "Didn't he try every poison in the world before?" "=Jang Mi=- Didn't he try every poison in the world before?" "Didn't he try every poison in the world before?" "He regained his strength immediately after eating a bowl of beef soup rice." "Come, come." "Drink one cup." "Good, thanks." "Jang Mi, I didn't think of that." "That's why I've said, there must be a woman in the household." "Why don't you take advantage of this opportunity and get married too?" "What?" "What?" "Nothing!" "Then I'll go back to sleep." "Finish everything and leave." "Seriously, it got into my nose." "Why are you saying such things?" "=Sword Saint, Gim Gwang Taek (Joseon Best Swordsman)= =Sword Saint, Gim Gwang Taek (Joseon Best Swordsman)=- The Ga Ok that you know" "The Ga Ok that you know is already dead, sir." "This is from Aunt Jang Mi." "Sit down." "This..." "How old are you this year?" "I'm bangnyeon." "=Bangnyeon: women around 20 years old=- I'm bangnyeon." "=Bangnyeon: women around 20 years old=- ." "Is that Dae Po's?" "Ah, yes." "Dae Po was no different than a blood-brother to me..." "So you are also no different than a daughter to me." "All the good and bad times we experienced together, will those brats understand?" "Those brats?" "Being able to leave the mountain is already not bad." "Not seeing them for a long time, I miss them." "Me too." "Well, you go now." "Though this is also fate, I'm a bit reluctant to see you go." "Old mister." "Just stay here and live comfortably and peacefully for the rest of your life." "All alone..." "By yourself." "Don't lose courage." "Fine." "Go on." "Looks like you'll have a hard time in the future..." "Because you have no manners." "Go on." "Fine." "This kid, will definitely become someone great after going through some hardships." "Are you General Seo Yu Dae?" "Yes I am." "Capture this rebel." "Yes!" "Come in!" "Where are you going?" "=Hwang Jin Gi=- Where do you think you're going again?" "=Hwang Jin Gi=." "I told you to stay in the hideout obediently." "I told you to stay in the hideout obediently." "Dong Su is leaving for the palace." "As for his return, I don't know when that will be." "I should at least say good bye, right?" "I'll go to the palace gate just for a little while, all right?" "You will get to greet him sometime later." "That hurts." "Rotten girl, why can't you understand?" "Is the palace a place fit for a bandit?" "Shouldn't your liver jump out of your stomach in fear?" "Aigoo, seriously..." "Father..." "Father, what?" "Go in." "So, did you learn a lot after passing your test at the Beacon Post?" "Yes." " What bullshit learning?" "We just washed clothes." " Snake bite too." "Right." "Since all of you are from Jang Yong, compared to any other trainees, you must exhibit strong alertness, sincerity and loyalty." "There are reasons why His Royal Highness picked the few of you to invite to the palace." "So, apart from enriching your skills, you must be vigilant at all times." "Is His Royal Highness facing any danger?" "Time and again in this place, the Crown Prince finds himself without a moment to even sit down in peace." "With me, Baek Dong Su around, you no longer have to worry." "Yes..." "I'm sorry." "Told you to shut up." "Even your speech and actions also need to improve." "Do not forget that." " Yes." " Yes." "You're getting off work very late, Minister of Justice." "I have something to tell just you, Minister of Justice." "The Crown Prince is already a sinking ship." "A smart man knows when to give up." "Why don't you alight from his ship?" "What?" "Are you threatening me now?" "You don't have to be so angry." "I can feel winds of change within the palace lately..." "Slowly but surely it will end up dark and cloudy." "All those stumbling blocks in my way," "I would like to eliminate each one of them." "Please look..." "Even heavens know what's going to happen." "I'm afraid something big will happen tonight." "What can I do for you?" "What can I do for you?" "So, is your arm better?" "Does this look any better?" "=In (Heuksa Chorong, Human Lord)=- Does this look any better?" "=In (Heuksa Chorong, Human Lord)=- Does it?" "Does it?" "It's really better!" "I like it." "Just what I needed." "It fits well too." "I'm stronger!" "My thumb got stronger before that, and now my arm has gotten stronger too!" "I need you to settle a matter for me." "I'm the kind who doesn't forget the kindness he received." "Speak." "No matter what it is, I will get all of it settled!" "How much money are you planning to hand over?" "Who is it?" "No asking of any question..." "just answer me." "From minister Hong Dae Ju?" "It's so late and you're still reading." "Don't you think it's a bit too late for that?" "Who is it?" "Have you forgotten my voice so soon?" "=Crown Prince Sado=- Have you forgotten my voice so soon?" "=Crown Prince Sado=" "I'm not after your life, so you put down your sword." "I'm confused." "I'm here to have a talk with you." "As an assassin, what reasons do you have to come looking for me?" "You're right." "Then I'll just go straight to the point." "That Northern Expedition delusion you have..." "It's not too late yet, so why don't you give up?" "Think about it thoroughly." "A small country like yours trying to invade Qing." "Does this makes any sense?" "There was a time, when Joseon ruled the entire continent." "This country, and its royalty..." "Do you think that's all a joke?" "If you really think of it that way, Then I should have killed you back then at Jang Yongi." "Look, Crown Prince, that's just a mirage." "I will grab hold of it." "Grab it... and show it to everyone." "If you can be on my side on my royal path..." "No, no." "You can forget about that." "Looks like you want to give up on living like a real human being." "But I gave up on that a long time ago." "Crown Prince, if you take me not to be a human being just because we're not on the same side... then in my eyes, the Crown Prince is... nothing but a beast." "Do you understand what I'm trying to tell you?" "Do you really have no intention of giving up?" "Even if you were to kill me right here," "I will still not give up on that Northern Expedition dream." "You're really stubborn." "This fellow here is something I treasure very much." "If I still have the chance to meet with you next time," "I'll introduce this fellow to you." "Sorry for interrupting your reading." "That mirage, if it's there... just let it slowly drift away." "Stop it for a moment." "General Seo." "Why are you still resisting?" "The Crown Prince is personally directing a military exercise." "Isn't that a fact..." "and doesn't it deserve undisputed death penalty?" "The troops at the HamGyeong province do not belong to His Highness Crown Prince." "Those troops belong to His Majesty." "They only listen to somebody getting direct orders of Majesty..." "Me!" "Me, Byeongmajeoldosa Seo Yu Dae." "They are my soldiers." "Ha Ha." "You're really a stick-in-the-mud." "Do you think the Crown Prince will concern himself with the loyalty of an old general?" "Why don't you just tell a lie to save your own skin?" "That's the only way out." "Although I am tied firmly onto this torture chair," "I'm still a general whose life and death is decreed by His Majesty." "Even if you kill me immediately," "I will never bow my head down to a dipshit traitor." "Dipshit traitor?" "General, you have unwavering loyalty but" "I'm afraid today will be the last time you can show it." "Why?" "Because your Crown Prince will also become like you soon." "You bastard!" "You said that military officer Seo Yu Dae was planning a revolt with the Crown Prince?" "!" "=Yeong Jo=- You said that military officer Seo Yu Dae was planning a revolt with the Crown Prince?" "!" "You said that military officer Seo Yu Dae was planning a revolt with the Crown Prince?" "!" "That is right, Your Majesty." "Minister of Defense, are you certain?" "Your Majesty, if your humble subject has said even one word of lie," "I will kill myself right here." "Minister of Defense, what revolt are you talking about that required you to call me here?" "Officer Seo Yu Dae whom the State Tribunal is now investigating, was serving as the Byeongmajeoldosa for the Hamgyeong Province." "They are under His Royal Highness' jurisdiction, and secretly the troops are being redeployed." "If it's the Byeoymajeoldosa of the Hamgyeong Province, isn't he the one responsible for the Northern border's defense?" "That is correct." "Do you have solid evidence?" "Yes, of course." "Your Majesty, there is something I need you to verify personally." "What is this?" "Why do you look so nervous?" "Your Royal Highness, the palace atmosphere is not normal." "What do you mean?" "Minister Hong Dae Ju called the Noron officials and had a secret rendezvous at the entertainment house." "Furthermore, the State Tribunal is currently proceeding with giving General Seo Yu Dae a Chuguk." "=Chuguk:" "State Tribunal's Criminal Chargesheet as per Royal Decree=- proceeding with giving General Seo Yu Dae a Chuguk." "=Chuguk:" "State Tribunal's Criminal Chargesheet as per Royal Decree=- What are you saying?" "=Chuguk:" "State Tribunal's Criminal Chargesheet as per Royal Decree=" "General Seo Yu Dae is getting a Chuguk?" "Under what charges?" "I'm also afraid that your authority will be curtailed with a Gwangseohaeng." "=Gwanseohaeng: refers to Crown Prince Sado's inspection of Pyeongan Province and Hamgyeongdo=- Your authority will be curtailed with a Gwangseohaeng." "=Gwanseohaeng: refers to Crown Prince Sado's inspection of Pyeongan Province and Hamgyeongdo=" "So, the gwanseohaeng I was expecting is already becoming a reality." "I have to meet General Seo immediately." "Your Royal Highness..." "It is not a good thing for you to see General Seo." "What do you mean by that?" "I cannot just watch General Seo sacrifice himself for me." "You cannot bear to see him now." "Minister of Defense won't bring up a matter that has been settled a long time ago for no reason." "Clearly you should take each step carefully." "Your Royal Highness." "Your Royal Highness." "His Majesty is looking for you." "You had better speak." "What exactly is this map?" "Why can't you talk?" "Minister of Defense, you say it." "What does this map show?" "Your Majesty, I'm afraid I may not know, but... it's the map for a Northern Expedition." "What did you say, a Northern Expedition?" "Minister, did you just say Northern Expedition?" "That is correct." "Your Majesty, please show it to me." "This is treason." "Undoubtedly, this is treason." "Your Majesty, isn't this an act of treason against Qing?" "I will have to report on the Crown Prince's actions to the Emperor, Your Majesty." "If you want to hide this matter, immediately please have this person's throat cut." "There is no other way to proceed." "Did you say treason?" "That is nonsense." "Not treason?" "This." "Looking at this, you still say that it is not treason?" "Listen to me well, Minister of Qing." "Listen to me well, Minister of Qing." "This land of Joseon..." "From when did it become a property of Qing?" "For 5000 years of history, half of Qing land belonged to Joseon." "If we are reclaiming what was once ours, how can you call it treason?" "Crown Prince, are you out of your mind?" "You have forgotten ByeongJa and Samjeongdo so quickly?" "Byeongja Horan and..." "(Byeongja Horan: 2nd Manchu Qing invasion of Joseon, 1636)" "Byeongja Horan and..." "(Byeongja Horan: 2nd Manchu Qing invasion of Joseon, 1636) the humilation at Samjeongdo..." "(Samjeongdo" " Place where the Joseon King was forced to bow to Qing)" "I know it all very well." "But, the Joseon king was not kneeling down to your Qing Emperor, but rather to this country's common people." "How can you not know that, I ask?" "Crown Prince!" "Shut your mouth!" "Do you really want to die?" "I am not afraid to die, but" "=Hung Bo Han (Crown Prince Sado's father in law." "Noron leader)=- I am not afraid to die, but" "=Hung Bo Han (Crown Prince Sado's father in law." "Noron leader)=- the sincerity of our common people and their faithfulness to Your Majesty..." "=Hung Bo Han (Crown Prince Sado's father in law." "Noron leader)=- the sincerity of our common people and their faithfulness to Your Majesty... for them to remain unchanged on my death, I request you to find out the truth." "I told you to shut your mouth!" "Your Majesty, if you won't be angry at me speaking..." "=chiljoryongyongpo: 7 dragon claws." "Qing Emperor's Sign=- The Crown Prince is wearing a chiljoryongyongpo." "=chiljoryongyongpo: 7 dragon claws." "Qing Emperor's Sign=- The Crown Prince is wearing a chiljoryongyongpo." "=chiljoryongyongpo: 7 dragon claws." "Qing Emperor's Sign=- ." "Your Royal Highness." "Chiljoryongyongpo." "Isn't it only the Emperor who is allowed to wear that?" "I am here to present these newly made clothes." "=Queen Jeong Sun=- I am here to present these newly made clothes." "=Queen Jeong Sun=" "The Crown Prince cannot wear a sajoryongyongpo with 7 claws." "=Ojoryongyongpo: (5 claws) Jeoson King Sajoryongyongpo: (4 claws) Crown Prince=- The Crown Prince cannot wear a sajoryongyongpo with 7 claws." "=Ojoryongyongpo: (5 claws) Jeoson King Sajoryongyongpo: (4 claws) Crown Prince=- This cannot be taken lightly as it is an act of treason." "This cannot be taken lightly as it is an act of treason." "You, you brat, how dare you..." "His Royal Highness has ordered you to escort the young lady." "Something bad is about to happen." "I can not leave, so you have to escort her." "Commander, did something happen to His Royal Highness?" "I don't know yet." "It will be fine as long as you complete your task." "Understand?" " Yes." " Yes." "Did you really do something treasonous?" "Privately reading reports and documents... and repeatedly making work trips..." "Was it all for this?" "Your Majesty, it's not so." "Could I not plead you to see the truths in this son's sincere heart?" "Your Majesty, all of us humble servants would agree that we can no longer turn a blind eye to the arrogant transgressions of the Crown Prince." "We pray, Your Majesty, to understand the painful conclusions inside us humble servants." "This son has done nothing for Your Majesty to lose face." " Your Majesty." " Your Majesty." "Your Majesty, our ears are numb from hearing the illogical babbles from the Crown Prince." "Your Majesty, retribution is in order, for the high treason." "Your Majesty!" "Your Majesty!" "Shut up!" "From today onwards, you are under Pyeseoin from your Crown Prince status." "=Pyeseoin:" "Decoronation of a Crown Prince due to a Criminal Offense=- ." "=Pyeseoin:" "Decoronation of a Crown Prince due to a Criminal Offense=- Your Majesty!" "Your Majesty." "Take off your shoes." "May this son ask what his crime is?" "Take off your crown." "Bow your head down to the floor." "Take off your crown." "Bow your head down to the floor." "Take off your crown." "Bow your head down to the floor." "Your Majesty..." "You fellow will defy a royal order and not do what I asked?" "Good job, all of you." "You did a lot there!" "Oh, don't mention it." "Don't thank me, just thank our people." "=Gim Han Gu:" "Queen Jeong Sun's father=" "Mission accomplished." "I should go to the entertainment house." "It's time for a good glass of wine." "Good, please do so." "If we go here on the river, the water is really shallow." "But look, there are soldiers everywhere." "How can we leave the palace?" "There is a way." "Regardless of your social status, there is one way to leave the palace." "=Shigumun:" "The gate for dead bodies to be taken out=" " Your Royal Highness." " Your Royal Highness." "The Crown Prince keeps doing rash things on his own whims, but I feel it is because he has some illness." "How can the Crown Prince who was sincere all his life, undergo decoronation?" "Your Majesty, please calm your anger and take back that order." "I do not want to hear it." "If you are going to raise this matter again, just leave now." "Your Majesty, he is the one to inherit your throne soon, right?" "Ah, it's finished." "No matter what decision I make, his life as the Crown Prince is finished." "You had resented my joining hands with the Norons, right?" "Didn't you say that you would be different, Crown Prince?" "However, from being different from me, what benefit did you get, Crown Prince?" "Stripped of the crown, and locked in this jail..." "Is this the path you had to choose, Crown Prince?" "Father!" "Father!" "What is happening?" "=Jeong Jo=- Father!" "Stop!" "Put that mask down." "I think I haven't seen you before." "Are you new?" "Yes, we're new." "Let them out!" "Hey..." "Hey!" "It may be infectious." "Better wipe properly." "Yes, I will wipe the face until it shines." "What is this, you all..." "How come?" "Finally, we came down from the mountain." "=Sang Gak, Tae Yong, Yong Geol=- Finally, we came down from the mountain." "=Sang Gak, Tae Yong, Yong Geol=- Haven't seen you in a long time, Baek Dong Su." "Haven't seen you in a long time, Baek Dong Su." "Yes." "I thought you guys would rot there at Jangyong for a lifetime." "Somehow you all managed to get out faster than I thought." "What do you mean, you..." "But, who is this pretty lady?" "Hey!" "Hey!" "You don't need to take it seriously." "Un has become more dashing." "Seems like he would kill women with that smile." "You are all here." "Sa Mo!" "I am a bit late here, it seems." "But, Dong Su..." "I heard you got bit by a snake." "Are you all right?" "Sa Mo, are you worried about me?" "I am the great hero, Baek Dong Su." "How would a small bite hurt me?" "I was not just a little worried." "I was extremely worried." "Who is that?" "Miss, are you all right?" "Dong Su!" " Captain." " Sa Mo." "Sa Mo." " Captain." " Captain." ""samo, samo"..." "Whom are you loving "some more"?" ""samo, samo"..." "Whom are you loving "some more"?" "I really can't stand to watch it!" "I really can't stand to watch it!" "Initially I was aiming at you..." "Looks like I caught an old pig instead." "Though not what I wanted, this is not bad either." "Look what I found." "Isn't this the samini whom Lord Hong is looking hard for?" "I have to think that the girl would be of some use to me." " You!" " Captain." "This is my prey." "You need to practice Martial Arts more." "I don't think I see anybody useful here." "I brought this sword for nothing." "You, girly looking guy." "You come along." "Make it fast." "Cho Rib..." "Dong Su..." "Do not challenge me." "Step aside." "I'll deal with him." "So you are the strongest here?" "If anybody is called a brutal man... then it's me they are talking about." "Sword Saint, what are you doing here?" "It's my mistake." "I should have killed you back then." "Sword Saint, I am scared." "Today will become your funeral day." "Today, where will you cut me next?" "I used too much strength today." "Sword Saint, you can cut off my other arm another day." "Sa Mo." "Sa Mo." "Sa Mo, Sa Mo." "Hyeongnim, I won't easily die." "Sa Mo." "Sa Mo, Sa Mo." "Captain!" "Get a hold of yourself, Sa Mo." "Sa Mo." "Sa Mo." "Your Royal Highness." "How did the Ji Seon matter go?" "She has safely left the palace." "That is a relief." "His Majesty wants to see you." "Please go with a strong mind." "Who are you?" "Call Hwang Jin Gu!" "What?" "This fellow..." "How dare you come here and from where?" "You once..." "The hopae?" "..." "Really stop it, and bring him quickly!" "Sa Mo, Sa Mo." "Sa Mo can live, no?" "His wound is deep." "If he survives the night, he will probably be fine." "Do not worry." "This fellow is not one who will easily die." "For the next few days, stay together." "Mmm..." "Don't make trouble over silly things." "Don't I know that?" "I'm sorry to trouble you." "Even if it's inconvenient, we need to live together." "Anyway, there is no other room around here for a woman to be alone." "By chance, do you know?" "What?" "Dong Su and I, have been engaged since we were young." "What?" "Is there something going on in the palace?" "We don't really know." "We were asked to escort Miss Ji Seon out of the palace." "We just followed the orders." "I promise you once and for all" "No matter what condition I am in, I will not stand by and see you die." "Sa Mo." "Didn't you say you would protect me?" "Sa Mo." "If a warrior's confidence falls apart like this, how can he accomplish great things?" "Pick it up." "Don't you see?" "You cannot do anything with a sword." "If so, shouldn't you be teaching me?" "I want to learn and have my revenge for Sa Mo." "Even if you become Joseon's best swordsman," "If you hold an angry sword, you wouldn't pierce even a rotting melon." "I've already told you." "Hold the sword with your heart." "Only an earnest heart can swing a sword." "Uncle." "Will you take my sword?" "I am ashamed of my incompetence." "I saw a sword with an intent there." "The sword in your heart, has a strong an unwavering intent..." "It is to kill." "I'm sorry." "He will recover in no time." "Please don't worry." "Miss, you and I... have a deep destiny." "But..." "How did you end up as a Samini?" "From the day I was born, my destiny has been to become a Samini." "Then, until now, have you always lived alone?" "My days have been lonely and difficult." "Had His Highness not taken interest in me..." "I..." "I will protect you." "No..." "It's just..." "As His Highness has to be in the palace," "I can be like a parent to you." "Like a friend too." "So..." "Please don't be like this." "I do not want anybody to be in danger because of me." "I..." "Miss, do not say such things, please!" "There is no such thing as destiny." "If that is true and people are to just follow their destiny, then I would be living my whole life as a disabled man, nameless, mindless, and scared for life." "Do you truly believe, that you can get rid of destiny?" "You can watch me." "I..." "This Baek Dong Su, will show it to you." "Sa Mo." "Please open your eyes." "In this world, there are two things that I'm most afraid of." "Sa Mo would die, and I will be left with nobody with me." "Sa Mo, you understand me the most." "If it is so..." "If you go, leaving just me behind..." "Sa Mo." "Sa Mo, Sa Mo." "Are you feeling better?" "Dong Su!" "Sa Mo, Sa Mo... are you all right?" "Are you all right, Sa Mo..." "Sa Mo, Sa Mo." "Sa Mo, Sa Mo, Sa Mo..." "Are you all right?" "Looks like he's woken up." "I am so relieved." "But, why do I feel that I am the only one left out?" "How do you feel, after the duel with Gwang Taek?" "At least a couple of levels higher than me." "How many levels?" "Not just a couple." "No less than 10 levels higher." "Do you know the reason why I don't draw my sword against Gwang Taek?" "I don't know." "There must be a reason, right?" "It's because Gwang Taek would not show all that he can do." "In a fight with me he does not show all that he knows." "What do you think is the reason?" "Because, he is stronger." "Is that what you think?" "I am sorry." "You don't have to be." "That could possibly be the case." "But, I think of it differently." "Because his heart has no intention to kill." "As he doesn't have an intent to kill, he cannot win against me." "But if he doesn't want to kill, beating him is of no fun for me either." "So, I have an order for you." "This disciple will accept your direction." "Go to the butcher shop." "Go to the butcher shop." "Go to the butcher shop." "I want to see Gwang Taek's murderous eyes." "You're Un, right?" "=Episode 12=- Since the Crown Prince has lost his crown," "Since the Crown Prince has lost his crown," "Your Excellency, it seems that your objective has been achieved." "What about the Bukbeoljigye?" "=Hong Dae Ju=- ." "=Hong Dae Ju=- We only have half of the forged copy." "We only have half of the forged copy." "If we can catch the Samini who escaped, we will be able to get the complete copy of the Bukbeoljigye." "=Cheon (Heuksa Chorong, Sky Lord)=- we will be able to get the complete copy of the Bukbeoljigye." "=Cheon (Heuksa Chorong, Sky Lord)=- . ." "=Cheon (Heuksa Chorong, Sky Lord)=- ." "Please wait a little while longer." "Please wait a little while longer." "Fine." "But... have you heard of the Muyesinbo?" "=Muyesinbo:" "A chronicle of martial arts detailing the theskills of assassins, compiled under Crown Prince Sado's order, in Yeongjo 35th year (Year 1759)=- . ." "But... have you heard of the Muyesinbo?" "=Muyesinbo:" "A chronicle of martial arts detailing the the skills of assassins, compiled under Crown Prince Sado's order, in Yeongjo 35th year (Year 1759)=- . . ." "=Muyesinbo:" "A chronicle of martial arts detailing the the skills of assassins, compiled under Crown Prince Sado's order, in Yeongjo 35th year (Year 1759)=- ." "I heard that Sword Saint compiled a book on martial arts while travelling around in Qing." "I heard that Sword Saint compiled a book on martial arts while travelling around Qing." "It contains the 18 martial arts skills used by assassins." "Are you saying that Gwang Taek wrote a martial arts book?" "That's right." "It looks like it was an order from the Crown Prince before he went to Qing." "If you, Sky Lord, are able to get hold of that martial arts book, you will be the strongest martial artist not only of Joseon but also of Qing." "Are you saying that I'm not the best right now?" "Of course, to me your martial arts skills are second to none in Joseon." "But the people out there say that Sword Saint is the best." "You said Muyesinbo, huh?" "Its name is loud and clear." "But I don't need it." "Listen, Your Excellency." "Someone who can write the same martial arts book is right in front of you and you are asking him to read that useless book?" "Be that as it may," "I will find that martial arts book and send it to you." "Think of it as my sincerity." "And, oh... there is also something I want to tell you." "Although the Crown Prince has lost his crown," "=Pyeseoin:" "When princes or princesses are charged with a crime, they are stripped of their titles and become commoners.=- . ." "Although the Crown Prince has lost his crown," "=Pyeseoin:" "When princes or princesses are charged with a crime, they are stripped of their titles and become commoners.=- ." "His Majesty will not give up on the Crown Prince so easily." "His Majesty will not give up on the Crown Prince so easily." "The imprisoned Crown Prince should be killed, you mean?" "There is a better plan than that." "Please give me your help." "For just this job... your help is certainly needed, Sky Lord." "I have an order for you." "Make a trip to the butcher shop." "Make a trip to the butcher shop." "You're Un, right?" "I'll clean things up." "Yong Geol..." "Yong Geol!" "Are you unable to sleep for some reason?" "=Sword Saint Gim Gwang Taek (Joseon's best Swordman)=" "I feel anxious for some reason." "What?" "You have been here the entire night?" "Is Yeo Un not back yet?" "Prepare to return to the palace immediately." "But, Sa Mo..." "who will take care of him?" "I will take care of Sa Mo." "=Im Su Ung (Training Commander)=- . . ." "=Im Su Ung (Training Commander)=- ." "I will investigate the Crown Prince's crime to revolt and punish him accordingly." "I will investigate the Crown Prince's crime to revolt and punish him accordingly." "But how can I watch my son die without taking any action?" "Save him." "Rescue the Crown Prince from this corruption quagmire and set right the wrongs of this nation." "Your humble subject Im Su Ung, will follow your Royal Decree." "If that is so, allow us to serve His Royal Highness." "You should all remain in the palace, looking after His Royal Highness Prince Heir." "Then..." "Master said that with Heuk Sa Mo sunbae and the boys from Jang Yong here, (sunbae - senior, mentor) there should be nothing to worry about." "=Hwang Jin Gi=- . ." "=Hwang Jin Gi=- ." "You're almost fully recovered." "You're almost fully recovered." "Thank you." "I still feel very sorry." "=Heuk Sa Mo=- But where have all the children gone?" "But where have all the children gone?" "I told them to enter the palace first." "Don't worry about anything else..." "just focus on getting well." "Yes." "Can I entrust him in your care?" "Yes." "I must go somewhere for a while." "Take care." "=Ji (Heuksa Chorong, Earth Lord)=" "Is it today?" "So, you have got an answer?" "It is not something of concern to you." "How was Un?" "He is the best assassin I've ever seen." "Alright." "So Ga Ok, have you found an answer?" "Do you not want to leave with me?" "Today is the last day I will be seeing you." "Is your body not the same as before?" "Or, do you feel I am getting old and are being merciful?" "Not to an old love." "Please show me... what you've learned over these past 20 years." "I will put all those years into this sword." "See it to your heart's content." "I saw..." "How you have been all these years." "Without missing any details..." "I saw everything." "I'm afraid we won't see each other again." "Please be sure to take care of yourself." "I've met Hwang Jin Gi." "How did you meet him?" "It was a chance meeting." "He was a great help." "Hwang Jin Gi has a daughter who looks very much like you." "It has been a long time." "We need to go on like that." "The rest of my life..." "I want to spend with you." "Is my greed too crazy?" "We have gone too far." "Now... please let me go." "Aigoo, what should I do?" "What is this?" "What is going on?" "Dong Su!" "Assassins broke in!" "What?" "Assa... assassins?" "What happened?" "Sa Mo sunbae was injured in a surprise attack?" "So, is his health all right?" "Yes." "But..." "How come you are here?" "I... came over to take a look as a precaution." "I heard the kids have left the mountain so I came over to take a look." "Fortunately, Un had given emergency treatment." "Are you hurt?" "This... no." "The wound might get infected if we ignore it." "Let me take a look." "How did you get this wound?" "I got this wound when we were coming out through the Corpse Gate." "=Corpse Gate: the gate where corpses are removed from the palace.=- ." "I got this wound when we were coming out through the Corpse Gate." "I got this wound when we were coming out through the Corpse Gate." "Do not lie." "Soldiers in the palace do not use flying darts." "Don't you know that?" "This wound was caused by a 3-pronged dart." "The 3-pronged dart is a weapon used only by the Jang Yong comrades." "You too know this very well." "Tell me the truth." "What exactly happened?" "That wound is indeed caused by the assassins." "Un acted as a bait for those assassins and the wound is from that." "I get it." "We will know when these fellows wake up and recall it." "Are you feeling all right?" "I'm fine." "Yeo Un, you..." "What exactly happened?" "Will they be fine?" "They are all still alive." "Speak." "Exactly what happened?" "They seemed to be Heuksa Chorong assassins." "But... as they had their faces covered, I cannot confirm their appearance." "Un, if you had come here quicker, then it wouldn't be this bad." "I understand." "Rest here until Heuk Sa Mo sunbae returns." "You three can go to the palace with me." "I will leave the children in your hands." "Yes." "Thank you." "I'll listen to your explanation later." "I am the one thankful to you... for letting me live." "Aigoo, Sa Mo orabeoni!" "I should be going to have a look but because of the kids, I can't go." "You useless girl, what are you doing?" "I know." "If you have time to throw darts then why don't you make some porridge to give to the boys." "Those boys are lying bleeding, and this brat here..." "Aunt, you are really..." "Back then, I learned martial arts with Yeo Un and also Dong Su." "From... my father." "I may be a useless girl but at least I can protect myself, no?" "Aigoo, crazy girl." "If a useless girl keeps showing her low birth status, how can she marry into a good family?" "What do you want to learn martial arts for?" "Aunt..." "I have not forgotten anything." "Those who killed my father, injured those boys, and stabbed uncle Sa Mo." "Those fellows are around, right?" "Just wait and see, there will be a day when I..." "Crazy girl!" "Crazy girl!" "Come to your senses!" "Why?" "I must take revenge!" "You... this brat." "You!" "The Minister of Defense is looking for you." "You want to climb to higher places?" "Yes." "Then, how do you plan on doing that?" "You think just by being good in martial arts you can climb up?" "Please give me some advice." "In front of a stronger person, you express your loyalty by even jumping into a sea of flames." "In front of the weak, you become as impassable as the Taesan mountain." "If someone blocks your way, you take him down without mercy." "If someone is impeding your progress, you must trample him ruthlessly." "That is how you climb up to a high position." "Being someone who will be in-charge of Heuksa Chorong in the future, why be a lapdog of the Crown Prince?" "How did you know?" "If any matter happens in the palace, wouldn't it be unusual if I didn't know?" "=Crown Prince Sado=- ." "=Crown Prince Sado=- What do you mean by that?" "What do you mean by that?" "His Royal Highness has lost his crown?" "His Royal Highness is starting his detention period." "=Detention period:" "The criminal loses freedom." "Imprisoned but with no other punishment yet=- ." "His Royal Highness is starting his detention period." "=Detention period:" "The criminal loses freedom." "Imprisoned but with no other punishment yet=- . . ." "=Detention period:" "The criminal loses freedom." "Imprisoned but with no other punishment yet=- ." "As if losing the crown isn't enough, he has to be in detention also?" "As if losing the crown isn't enough, he has to be in detention also?" "How can it be like this?" "This is His Majesty's decree." "There aren't any better methods for keeping His Royal Highness alive." "We must escort His Royal Highness out of the palace." "An unprecedented violent storm will sweep into the palace soon." "You do as you seem fit." "What do you mean?" "Like I said, escort the Crown Prince out of the palace." "Commander, even if His Royal Highness manages to survive, he will have to live as a fugitive for the rest of his life." "You're right." "However, once the detention is over and he receives the sentence, he anyway cannot remain in the palace." "Once the official sentencing is over, and all the high ranking court officials leave, we'll need a body double to replace His Royal Highness." "Body... body double?" "There is only death for such impersonation." "Who would..." "One of you must replace His Royal Highness and put your life at risk." "Commander!" "There is also a possibility that you won't see daylight for the rest of your life." "But, we don't have any other solution." "So..." "I'll do it." "Un, you have to work with the commander on greater plans in the future, so you can't." "Cho Rip, you get too scared, so you can't." "Is this with a clear understanding of what can happen?" "Anyway, one of us needs to do it." "Dong Su." "Yes." "I wasn't wrong in my view of you." "That was great of you." "The three of you have to remain in the palace tonight." "At the same time, you can leave the palace, and inform the Master about this matter." "Yes." "This..." "life is short anyway." "I wish to live without regrets." "The tough man Baek Dong Su, is leaving." "We can't let that child, Dong Su, go." "Not only is he the only bloodline left of the Baek clan... but also, to save this child, our master gave up an arm." "So, what do you plan to do?" "I will leave Sa Mo in your care." "Yes." "Let's go." "Hyeongnim!" "I'll also go with you." "With you moving like that, be careful of the wound opening." "How can I spend all my time in the room everyday?" "I'm still fit enough to walk ten thousand miles, you don't have to worry." "Thanks." "Let's go." "Where can he go in his condition?" "This ajussi is really too stubborn for his own good." "That's because he's not just any other person." "He'll be fine." "I'm in a bad mood." "How can this woman have such great beauty?" "Just by sitting over there, she already looks like a fairy!" "Am I not right?" " Jin Ju!" " What?" "You are beautiful too." "The most beautiful in this world." "You always say such things." "But the Sword Saint ajussi..." "(Ajussi - older man, uncle)" "What's wrong?" "Ajussi has been staring at me since yesterday." "I'm afraid, it's because you are beautiful." "Like that?" "So it is like that?" "About that, Dong Su..." "Ahh... seriously..." "I wish to die a spectacular death, as a hero." "But why are you looking at me like that?" "Don't you know me?" "I'm Baek Dong Su..." "Baek Dong Su." "Do you still remember my cowardness?" "Save me!" "If you hadn't saved me back then..." "Anyway I would..." "Hey, Yang Cho Rip." "Do you have to keep saying such nonsense?" "Moreover, a man has to honor his words." "It is my choice to live or die." "Don't say anymore." "Don't bother me." "His Majesty plans to investigate the Crown Prince's treason." "=Hong Han Gu (Queen Jeongsun's father)=- ." "His Majesty plans to investigate the Crown Prince's treason." "His Majesty plans to investigate the Crown Prince's treason." "Is there any better news than this?" "=Hong Pung Han (Crown Prince Sado's Father-in-law, Leader of the Noron Faction)=- . ." "=Hong Pung Han (Crown Prince Sado's Father-in-law, Leader of the Noron Faction)=- ." "Now what's left for us is to rewrite history." "Now what's left for us is to rewrite history." "Of course!" "Sir, it's still too early, now." "There is still that one matter left to attend to." "What matter is left?" "Sword Saint, Gim Gwang Taek." "Who are you people?" "Sword Saint Gim Gwang Taek come forth to receive the edict." "At the Japanese residence in the Gyeong Sang province, the Japanese are behaving suspiciously." "Sword Saint Gim Gwang Taek, you are to investigate this matter immediately and report it." "Why are they talking about Japanese residence suddenly?" "Hyeongnim, this is clearly a trap!" "But this is indeed a Gyoji decree released by His Majesty." "=Gyoji Decree:" "An official order given by the King through state officials=- ." "But this is indeed a Gyoji decree released by His Majesty." "=Gyoji Decree:" "An official order given by the King through state officials=- . ." "Hyeongnim, aren't you being too pedantic?" "=Gyoji Decree:" "An official order given by the King through state officials=- . ." "Such a decree" "Such a decree can be forged by anyone who is determined." "As though His Majesty has nothing else to do, he wouldn't be coming after to you to get something like this done, I say!" "It is already unusual inside the palace." "Forget about this royal decree, and first make sure to stay guarding yourself." "Though I can't say if it is something that His Majesty urgently needs to get done," "But to comply with the royal decree is the duty of a king's subject, right?" "You are really stubborn." "Then why not wait till tomorrow, for us to confirm it with Su Ung." "Alright?" "Fine, then you all go there and check on it." "Yes." "No, I will personally go and see." "You cannot enter the palace." "What do you mean?" "Over there..." "Didn't you see the no entry sign?" "No entry?" "Every evening at Sulsi, no matter who it is," "=Sulsi:" "Night Starting Hour=- Every evening at Sulsi, no matter who it is," "Every evening at Sulsi, no matter who it is, we will not allow an entry to the palace." "That is a royal order." "Welcome, Sword Saint." "Could it be, that you've been waiting for me?" "But, will you please have a seat?" "Could it be that you were expecting me to come looking for you?" "In that case, you should know the reason why I'm here?" "Of course, I'm aware." "You're here to verify the authenticity of the royal decree, right?" "Exactly." "The atmosphere in the palace has been very unpredictable." "So, ordering you away to a faraway place leaves my mind a bit troubled, but..." "The royal decree that you received..." "I can certify that it was personally entrusted to you by His Majesty." "Lately, the Japanese' thefts and other illegal activities are getting more rampant." "These people who are drawing a lot of attention..." "Don't we need to clearly know who they are?" "Is it some disturbance to protest injustice?" "Hopefully you can settle this as soon as possible." "You travelled a long way to come." "Let me serve you a drink." "Here!" "Drink it up!" "Just one whiff of it will cause your internal organs to rot." "It's that kind of poison!" "I have a long journey ahead, Let me bid you farewell." "Alright then." "Have a safe journey, Sword Saint." "Are you all right?" "Aigoo, what are we to do?" "Look at the bleeding!" " What's going on?" " Quick, go get a doctor." "Hurry, go get a doctor!" "Right now, whoever it is, no one can leave." "Why have you not left?" "A 'no exit' sign is posted on the door." "No exit?" "Until when?" "Till 3am to 5am in the morning." "=Insi: 3am - 5am=" "If we end up in a battle, there will be no problems." "If we end up in a battle, there will be no problems." "Cho Rip, once the exit ban is lifted, quickly go and look for the master." "You must inform the master about His Royal Highness being framed." "Do you understand?" "Yes." "Here." "Why is there still no news of Hyeongnim?" "Your Royal Highness." "Your Royal Highness!" "Please protect your self." "Please also take care of your self." "What's the matter?" "Why did you not inform me in advance?" "Where can you find someone who will kill his own child, to save his own life?" "I cannot allow that." "Your Royal Highness." "Right now, there is no other way." "Furthermore, this is something I want to do." "Please allow this subject to do what he must do as a man." "You touch my heart and mind." "However, you are not do it." "How can an innocent boy like you... It is for Your Highness Crown Prince's sake, and also... for the sake of Dong Su." "Please believe this subject." "This is the decision I made by myself." "I'm really sorry, Dong Su." "I can't stay with you." "Cho Rip..." "No..." "Cho Rip." "How did this happen?" "This is Cho Rip's decision." "No, it will not be..." "It is too late." "It is almost time for the punishment, already." "I cannot let it happen." "Whether to let it happen or change it, is not a question you can decide." "Commander!" "I cannot even say what I will do now." "So, let me go.." "You want to destroy Cho Rip's sacrifice?" "Wasn't yesterday's agreement different?" "I am the one to do it!" "So, wont you let me go?" "His Royal Highness's life cannot be handed to just anyone." "So, didn't we have it already, that I will be one dying?" "It's not Cho Rip." "It's me who has to die!" "Is your head only used as a decoration?" "Once His Royal Highness escapes successfully, we can help save Cho Rip any time." "You need to think of the situation as a whole." "You are right." "My head..." "From birth, it was only used as a decoration." "It's because I..." "live according to my heart!" "So, please let go of me!" "Let me go!" ".." "I say..." "let me go!" "Please..." "let me go!" "Let go of me!" "I told you to let me go." "Cho Rip." "Cho Rip!" "Why you?" "..." "=Year 1762 (King Yeong Jo's 38th year)=" "You are no longer a part of this nation." "On charges of revolt, His Majesty sentences the Crown Prince who was to succeed the throne, with the punishment of solitary confinement." "Execute the sentence." "Cho Rip!" "Get up." "Right now, Dong Su, what you should do is to hurry and tell our Master the details." "I will go there now." "I will go immediately." "Tell Master the details, ahead of time to hurry and set up an appointed location." "Sa Mo!" "Sa Mo!" "What?" "He lost the crown?" "..." "Is that true?" "Looks like those fellows had it all planned." "We need to find Sword Saint's daughter immediately." "Dong Su, you should not do anything else, and should only do exactly what Su Ung orders." "Do you understand?" "Yes." "Please dispatch us immediately." "Please do not worry." "Fine." "Let's find hyeongnim first." "But, do Yeo Un and Cho Rip know about this?" "Yes." "They know." "They are at the palace now." "But, why are you looking like that?" "What?" "No!" "Let's go." "Did something happen to your friends?" "Nothing." "Please get up." "We have to go and see His Royal Highness." "Have you ridden a horse before?" "Baek Dong Su!" "Aish..." "We are here." "I feel something..." "What?" "Go right and there will be a large empty lot." "I'll see you there." "Young Master," "Look at these shoes before you go." "Young Master." "Your Royal Highness." "It's all right..." "It's all right..." "Your Royal Highness, this is a secret passage." "Your Royal Highness, I hope you can protect your self." "Stop!" "What is in the cart?" "Military supplies being transported." "You can pass." "Go and tell the Sky Lord about this escape." "Crown Prince, your death has come." "Do not make any moves." "If it were that Gwang Taek fellow showing up, you wouldn't draw your sword, no?" "But, it is likely that I'll see Gwang Taek today." "Today, Gwang Taek and I will fight till the end." "Who are you people?" "Go." "You seem better than expected!" "Un... you betrayed us?" "Don't speak nonsense." "Flip open the cover." "You didn't know?" "..." "that they were abandoning you, already?" "You boys must take care of the corpse." "Do not leave behind any traces." "I never expected I would have to use this secret passage." "When you foresaw danger and had this passage made, that was exactly for this secret escape today." "Your Royal Highness, the horse is not here." "Have you been waiting long?" "You mean you all know of the secret royal passageway?" "Think carefully and see who all must have known about this secret passage." "Your Royal Highness, this person is a skilled martial artist." "You must protect yourself." "Move!" "You might not win against me, even at your best." "You sound quite confident." "Really?" "Spears normally win against swords." "It is new spear technique from Silla." "Do you want to give it a try?" "It is a fact that a spear is better than a sword." "But that's when your abilities match." "Su Ung..." "I see that your skills have improved." "Didn't Gwang Taek tell you to hide the moment you saw me?" "Of course he did." "But, he also said that if one fights to death..." "there is still a chance to win against you." "You learned martial arts from Gwang Taek, but have you learned how to kill with your hands?" "When you have a chance for an enjoyable sword fight... how can you shoot dark arrows from behind?" "You despicable person." "I don't want to kill you, but I have no choice." "The winner is not known yet, so don't worry." "Come on." "How is your injury?" "You don't have to worry." "So this is your true face." "This child was originally someone from Heuksa Chorong." "You cannot kill Heuksa Chorong's successor." "What should we do?" "Do you want to finish him off?" "I am sorry." "Su Ung." "Your Royal Highness." "Your servant will have to leave first." "Im Su Ung." "He did not wait, thinking if he would die from fighting..." "It is indeed a good example." "Su Ung!" "Su Ung!" "Su Ung!"