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The other officials seem to have already joined the rebels

If your highness can hold out until the army arrives

We should be able to reclaim the palace

The palace doesn't seem to be the only thing we have lost

You may be an official who guards the king

But aren't you also a Joseon warrior?

Your king ordered you to kill your comrades and forsake those who went to war

Why are you still wasting your time?

Is this all it means to be a warrior to you? Stand aside

Caught you

Dad, what do you think? I'm better than you now, right?

We should be able to get lot of money for it

How cute

Is it happening again?

It's nothing, it's okay

Let's hurry back

It's already bad enough your eyes are swollen

But I think there's a build up of fluids inside

Then did it get worse?

Don't worry too much. If you go to the capital

you should be able to get good medicine. The owner there

owes me a favor. I'll let her know.

We're counting on you. Of course.

If you wait too long even the good medicine won't work

You must go before it's still too late

There is a way to treat it, but how can you just ignore it

What are you so afraid of to be always just staying in the woods?

Aren't you bored?

You think the world will be so easy if you go down there?

As long as you are fine, that's good enough for me

If you don't want to go, then you can stay here and I'll just go by myself

They asked for 25 women in exchange for each prisoner and for men...

Their requests are becoming more outrageous. What are we going to do?

It'll be difficult for the court to pay for that many prisoners

I think we should let the families of the prisoners handle it themselves for now

Right. For the time being the state finances must be

used to maintain the power of the court.

But we can't just ignore their requests. What if they...

Are you saying we should give up our dignity

and just keep agreeing to all their demands?

Your Majesty, I'll meet with them and figure out their true intentions.

Please do that

At this rate, won't eventually we'll end up offering even our children as gifts?

He seems to be trying to avoid war, but I think he's got something in his pocket

What's your plan, my lord?

Is it true you'll be resigning?

Yes. I've been here too long.

Sir, now is not the time.

You are really going to resign?

Have you heard of the Huang group? I heard they are a trade company that sell prisoners as slaves.

That's only a front, they are actually assassins.

I heard a rumor their leader and the envoy came to the capital

I don't know what they are up to, but the government has become divided because of the Qing

It's probably if this is discussed before the court.

I can't figure out what he's thinking

Maybe he blames himself for the country being like this.

What if he's just speaking nonsense

He will step into the fight. He wants to fight someone strong

Isn't that the attitude of a warrior?

Come. Take a look.

It's cool, isn't it?

Maybe it cause were close to the border, but there's lots of foreigners.

Have a look. It's hot.

As a fellow Joseon, please understand our situation

You should understand our situation

I have to go buy again, then put them on the boat and bring them here

feed them and give them a place to sleep

I understand, but if you increase the price all of a sudden

Mother It's okay.

Go to your father

It was the nobles who increased the price, so you should go ask them for money

They were taken as prisoners in the war but now being sold as slaves

If you give me your daughter, then we might let your wife go

Please wait

The chairman is waiting, do you want to die?

Sorry.

If you dare to make trouble again,

I will cut your neck.

Let's go

Sir, I beg you...

Father!

Your dirty hands dare touching me!

How insolent!

It's best not get involved

Who's making trouble here?

Who are you? Get off your horses and identify yourselves

We are Qing emissaries.

You think even if your king came he could arrest us?

I dare you to arrest me!

Let's go.

Father.

Let's go.

I don't understand what Joseons officials are thinking

Why do you still insist on maintaining self-respect?

He says he doesn't understand why there are still people who respect this country

Even if the parents get sick, how can children stop caring about their parents?

If you keep believing in your dying parents

maybe the child will die first.

If the child dies first, isn't that also fortunate?

This is the king's cousin and chairman of the Huang group

I've heard a lot about you

and that you are fluent in Korean

Not at all, one my mothers was from Joseon

I hear in Joseon that kind of child is called a bastard

I hope from now on you learn to speak Qing

From now on, we'll see each other often, right?

You could have prepared better tea. Just means we've left Joseon alone for too long

Do you know how to raise a stray dog?

In Joseon, we don't catch and raise stray dogs

I'll tell you, first you tie it up, then kill it's babies one by one.

It'll cry like crazy, but it'll still end up wagging its tail afterward

We may be a tributary state, but there are still rules

I heard a rumor there's a great swordsman, it must be him?

I seem to have offended you. How about to change the mood

We go watch a sword sparring match together

Be sure to hold back if needed

The other warriors are watching

Regardless of your opponent's skill, just follow to my instructions.

Your sword just for show?

Your sword skill is impressive.

Thanks to you, I enjoyed watching the fight.

I heard he's the best swordsman in Joseon.

If you had let me, I would have had his head for you

Do you really think so?

Are you saying I would have lost?

Very interesting.

Follow me.

There must be a misunderstanding. It's the monk who owes me a debt.

What? He clearly told me...

You rotten monk.

Even if I did owe him. The medicine is difficult to obtain unless you are a high ranking official

The price wouldn't be cheap either.

I understand. Let's just go.

We aren't asking you to obtain it for free

We only brought hides without scars, so it should fetch a good price.

It can't be obtained so easily with just some hides

Leave the leather. We'll pay a little more than it's worth

No thanks. We are not beggars.

My dad always says nothing is free and that there's always some other motive

Let's go, dad.

They are here.

Dad, aren't those the bastards from earlier?

Hurry up, let's go

It's a honor for you to come to our place

Political games are for officials

I'm just a merchant here to have fun.

If you want to have fun. There's no better place than Joseon.

Tea smells good.

How about doing business together?

I could pay a lot for slaves and you could make a lot of profits

I appreciate your offer, but we aren't capable enough to deal with selling people

Aren't selling comfort woman, the same as selling people

This is not a place for comfort women.

She's better than a man

I heard you could hire swordsmen as assassins here

Could I request that?

They are only guards for myself

Please rest and leave

I heard he was crazy

Is he someone important?

Don't get involved with them.

I was stupid to believe that monk

When did you buy it?

Enjoy the food

Already leaving?

Just give me 4 coins

Here is the money.

Aunt!

Tae-ok... isn't this Tae-ok?

How are you?

Being an inn keeper is as good as it gets

Wait, let me see.

This little girl is all grown up now.

It must be cause you raised her with so much care

You will have a lot of men falling for her

Long time no see.

That cold attitude will never change

What do you like about him so much with his cold attitude?

All men care about are women

All that matters about a man is they don't talk too much and have a large

A large what?

Nothing

You must be tired after the long journey. Go rest, I will make you some food.

This feels good!

You said a young woman?

I don't want just anyone taking care of the sick, so you don't need to worry much.

If so, there happens to be a girl.

It won't do any good for others to know, so look into it quietly

Yes, I will.

Eat well. Thank you, sir.

Give this to your mom.

Thank you sir.

A swordsman's hands

shouldn't be holding a bowl

How about

I can ask the king to let you work under me, what do you think?

When the swordsman is with a master who understands his worth

Isn't that when a swordsman really shines

I have resigned, I am no longer interested in any position.

I have a habit of getting anything I want it.

One word, and I can have all the prisoners released from Qing

I heard you've drawn your sword against the late king.

Before you draw your sword

think carefully about what will happen to Joseon.

Should I tell them to catch him?

No need, just let him be.

It will be more interesting.

You're awake.

Where did my dad go?

He headed out very early in the morning.

He doesn't even know the way well, where did he go on his own?

You're here, so he probably didn't go far

He'll be back soon. Just wait.

You are staying here

How did you know I was here

You were looking down on me for having no money not that long ago

No need for that.

You could say today I am your savior.

Really?

If I look after the sick, you will ask the envoy to obtain the medicine for me?

I promise.

Are you willing?

As long as I can get the medicine. I'll do anything.

But

what about my father

Before his eyes heal, we will find a place for your father and take care of him

Thank you!

Really thank you... thank you

Where will my father live?

New house?

I'm so happy.

She lives with her father who is going blind in the mountains.

I want to take her in as an adopted child

in exchange for something of value to her.

I feel...

I've seen a ghost.

You had that expression before you disappeared, and you have the same expression after suddenly reappearing

The child probably has grown a lot

She's a precious girl.

We will live quietly.

just like we're now in peace.

If so, I hope that happens

But even if you hide, you think the world won't change?

You will still hear the sound of the world crying.

I heard you were arrested.

Right?

Yes.

How?

Madam.

Where did Tae-ok go?

Earlier today, the Hwasang company was looking for her and took her.

But it seemed to be a good thing.

Yes, thank you.

How do you plan to convince your father?

He'll be able to see again

and I'll just be adopted into rich family for a little

There's no way he wouldn't allow it

They say no parent is willing to let go of their child

But they also say no parent can win an argument against their child

Don't worry.

Jeez, who are they? How scary.

Come on, take it off

Who said you can move?

Everyone get out!

What are you doing?

Didn't you tell us to rest?

Is this kind of behavior

What the chairman wants?

You dare to insult the chairman.

As expected, Joseon's fighting skills aren't that good

I will teach you today what a real man is like

Isn't this too much against a women?

Are you all right?

How dare this girl

Who the hell are you?

I'm her sick father. We are just stopped by for medicine

She didn't understand what she's doing, so please forgive her

What?

Okay then, if you kneel and apologize on her behalf

I'll forgive her.

How dare you Be quiet.

Okay.

Father...

Good, I can let you go.

But, I have to teach your rude daughter a lesson.

I was right, you're a swordsman.

Let go of me!

Don't get involved

That's enough

I'll willing go with you, so put away your sword.

I'm relying on you.

Forgive me.

It doesn't matter...

whose daughter I am or why I had to live in hiding

You're my father who difficultly raised me

I'm fine, you don't need to worry.

Oh yes, there's a way to get the medicine

What does it mean?

They said I just need to be adopted and look after the sick for few years.

You want me to sell you

to treat my eyes?

After recovering, to see what?

Take a rest. We'll head home tomorrow.

Didn't you ever think I want

nice clothes and live in a nice house?

I may not a princess

but I want to live as a noble daughter comfortable now

Anyway, I made my decision.

If you want to go home, then go home by yourself.

Sir, Seung-ho has resigned and returned to his hometown.

We also have to think of a plan

You don't think...

he'll order us to send even our children as hostages

I have written a letter to His Majesty.

Let's wait a little longer.

It seems that I have to look into adopting a daughter.

I just feel at unease

it's times like this we have to be more careful

We just need to get by this moment

Even if the world changes, Joseon won't change

Are you really considering giving up?

Are you asking me as a warrior?

I, as a servant, dare to ask you.

Seung-ho

Regardless of anyone believes

Nothing is more important than the lives of the people

even if it's a king's

Aunt

My father

please help me look after my father

Fine, don't worry

Live happily

Understood?

The hell from past days The cries of the people slain

Behead Hu Di's head And restore order to the country Enough

You said he used a stick.

Yes.

Were you also there?

That person...

I have no excuses

Very interesting.

Really interesting.

You can't live with your grown up daughter in the mountains forever

The world is so chaotic. Maybe being adopted child to a noble is better

I'll stop by soon.

Do not be like that. At least go see her face before you leave

Then won't you feeling more at ease

Aigoo

What is this? They were so happy to get a daughter

It was because the gossips the mother and child hanged themselves.

Poor child

Get ready. You will go to the villa as soon as preparations are done

Yes, father.

Are all their belongings loaded?

Yes sir.

As soon as the miss...

Beheading Hu Di's head.

I've read your letter.

Sir.

You think doing this

will break my intentions?

Let's see how long he will last

Thanks to dad, the child will die first.

That girl is the man with the cane's daughter

The king's assistant

only cares about his daughter's life.

What kind of joke is this

Not even a stray dog, but just some street rat

Stop.

Good, you came at the right time

They broke into my residence and are trying to harm my family.

Stop them

I don't hate you

because I believe I was blind back then.

What are you talking about?

I went against the previous king only because I was persuaded by your lowly words.

You must know, I also did it for this country.

That was, only for your own sake.

Run!

Where is that guy?

Bastard

You bastard, how dare you

My daughter, where is she?

He just told me to look into adopting a daughter

You said... Lee Mok-yo?

This is all my fault.

I'll help you find her.

Don't worry, just run away

Where do the swordsmen gather around here?

There is a bar where the swordsmen gather.

We can't mess with the envoy, what if something worse happens

My daughter has been kidnapped!

my only daughter

I'll send in special forces to get them all.

Your Majesty, the ministers have come

Come in

Welcome

We were discussing our armies at the borders

Why don't you join us

Who are they making a fuss to find at night

Trying to find a need in a haystack

Where are they saying to find them

Let's just say we couldn't find them and go drinking.

How dare you.

What are you doing?

Don't care, come on again, hurry up

Quick let's go

I just went to find you as ordered, but you weren't there

I just took the inn keeper to them

Where?

If your follow the river, there is a place with slaves

Forgive me, please spare my life

If you want money, take as much as you want

Take a good look

Anyone who comes to save you

I will make sure they end up like this

Drink, drink

Sir, help

Please help my child's father.

Help, help

These bastards

They need to get beaten to come to their senses

Be quiet

You came to save someone here?

Kill him, and come quick

Eat, eat. I'll be there soon!

I asked you a question, answer me

Get off me, you bastards.

Sir.

What do you want?

An hour ago, she was still here.

Young girls are imprisoned here.

Aigoo.

Cing Yi's face was so pale.

Honey, wake up!

You can't just leave us, what will we do?

Open your eyes.

The child hasn't been born yet, you can't just leave.

We'll quietly bring back your daughter.

Please understand. We received orders not to have problems with the Qing.

If there is a big problem

If we can take care of it secretly

There won't be any problem.

If you help this time, I'll support you

from now on

Go prepare the soldiers

Yes.

Won't there be a problem if you keep doing this

Are you teaching me?

I do not dare.

You handle politics like idiots

That's why I came to take care of it myself

I'm sorry.

When stepped on a worm,

You need to step on it completely

So it can't wiggle around again

I'll do my best.

Where's Huya?

He's still not back.

He's like a wild boar, looking for prey.

We will go tomorrow as soon as everyone returns

Take the girls to the boat.

Understood.

I will try to persuade him first.

but stay alert, ok?

Yes.

This is where the Qing envoy lives, don't carelessly draw out your swords.

Yes.

We are Joseon soldiers.

If you don't resist, we won't hurt you

As long as you hand over...

Why do Joseon talk so much before fighting?

If you surrendered, you would have saved some lives

But you dare break into the residence of the Qing envoy with swords.

Even your king can't protect you.

Please

just let save my daughter.

Take up weapons!

Shoot!

How could he be here...

You...

are the one who was guarding the king

My daughter.

My daughter.

Please help

Stay alive

Stay alive and watch over

this country you changed

I beg you, I'm willing to do anything.

I beg you, save my daughter.

She had no mother since childhood.

Please...

Father.

Tae-oj.

We were attacked by the man with the cane again

Do you remember him?

Just in case, we need to prepare

Even you can't just stay here

That so?

Forgive me.

That's not what I meant

Your tongue will cost you your life.

First, we need to catch him

Bring the daughter.

Yes.

That's not necessary.

He will find you.

Do you know him?

You aren't going blind anymore, but you still need to be careful.

I will repay you.

You might end up completely blind

Is this all it means to be a warrior

to you?

If you draw your sword against me

Think carefully about

what will happen to Joseon

You'll find Huang group's ship if you go to the pier

Step aside

Is this what you call belief?

I'm trying to stop the country from suffering again

My daughter is my country to me

Do you think you can beat me with those eyes?

A sword is just for stabbing

and cutting

Yes.

The late king favored your kind of sword.

He can't even see clearly...

If your lost, just die then.

Follow me.

If you beat me

I will return your daughter.

Father.

Come on!

Father.

Cowardly bastard!

You wanted to fight

so don't blame me if you die.

Cruel bastard, you think...

Stop!

Father!

Tae-ok.

Tae-ok.

Father.

Tae-ok.

It is okay now...

It is okay.

Let's go.

Let us go home.

What do you think of that kid's sword?

Even though it's fast, it lacks form and seemed very reckless.

Doesn't it seem natural since it lacks form

Remember

This is your sword to carry from now on

Tae-ok.

We're not lost, are we?

Of course not.

Just follow me.

I'm fine with just living in the mountains now

Why are we going down the mountain?

I want to see the world now too