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-=Episode 10=-

How could there be three maps?

Your Royal Highness,

the map on that lady's back...

is not just one.

It may look like only one map,

but it is actually three maps combined into one.

-=Crown Prince Sado=-

-=Crown Prince Sado=- Tell me more in greater details.

Tell me more in greater details.

The first map shows...

the shortest route from Pyeongondo to Bukgyeong. (Bukgyeong = Beijing)

According to the width of the road,

routes suitable for people, carts and carriages are shown, along with roads passable for a large army.

They are expressed on the map differently.

Then,

what is the second map about?

The second map is about...

various events that could occur on the 3 roads.

That also includes a base favorable for engaging in battles,

favorable for ambush and offense,

and also one for escape and hiding.

Those are in the second map.

The last map...

indicates the 7 cities responsible for Qing's frontier defense

and the spots weaker in defense among the 12 gates.

Which means that those are secret routes to take without needing head-on battles.

That's what this map tells us.

If that is the case,

as long as we have this map,

an army of 10 000 men can reach Bukgyeong without spilling a drop of blood, correct?

Yes, Your Royal Highness.

As long as these maps are accurate,

not just ten thousand men, but an army of a hundred thousand can make it as well.

You're worthy to be Cheomjae Gang Sae Hwang's disciple.

Your skills have surpassed that of your master.

If it weren't for you,

I never would have been able to understand the contents of these maps.

I am humbled, Your Royal Highness.

What do you think about this disciple's explanation?

What is your name?

My name is Gim Hong Do.

You're already sick and still acting innocent.

Did you go to the temple?

You'll catch a cold.

It seems like

I'm really sick.

Now you realize you're sick?

Right here...

Heartache.

This is pain.

Embracing someone else's pain as your own,

that is an assassin.

Cho Rip.

I miss her so much. It is so painful.

Learn what is pain.

Sit.

To become a real man, you must learn to bury love within your heart

-=Seo Yu Dae=- To become a real man, you must learn to bury love within your heart

To become a real man, you must learn to bury love within your heart

and learn to endure pain.

Maybe it's because you're still young that it aches so much.

Treating me like a kid again, seriously.

The same principle applies to becoming a martial artist as well.

Using the sword to slash and kill...

People who use such methods will never become real martial artists.

You must understand your opponent's pain.

Only one who uses the sword to save lives

can become a true martial artist.

Captain, you're really dashing today!

Hey rascal.

Have you ever felt passionate love in your heart?

Never.

So boring!

Me?

That's fine.

I still have such a passionate heart...

You too, me too.

We're such lonely souls.

Get ready to go to bed.

Please take care.

Aigoo, seriously.

- Hey, Jin Ju. - Yes.

Come over here, come over.

Hello.

-=Sword Saint Gim Gwang Taek (Joseon's best Swordman)=- Hello.

-=Sword Saint Gim Gwang Taek (Joseon's best Swordman)=- It looks like you're snooping around here day and night. You came to see Dong Su, right?

It looks like you're snooping around here day and night. You came to see Dong Su, right?

-=Heuk Sa Mo=- It looks like you're snooping around here day and night. You came to see Dong Su, right?

It looks like you're snooping around here day and night. You came to see Dong Su, right?

Don't talk about him.

That rascal got deployed to guard the beacons the moment he entered palace.

Enter the palace?

Beacons?

Yes, that's right.

But, who are those children?

They are orphans.

I wanted to let them enjoy a good meal so I brought them over.

Are there any available rooms today?

You are really kind.

Jang Mi!

Yes?

Are there any rooms available?

Just follow me.

Go on. Don't get wet.

Let's go.

This is good.

That child, doesn't she look like Ga Ok?

Ga Ok?

Are you talking about that Ga Ok?

Could it be that Hyeongnim is still thinking about Ga Ok? (Hyeongnim - respected older brother)

It's been 20 years already. It is time you forgot about it.

20 years? Has it been that long?

Hyeongnim is already so old.

How can you still not understand women?

She hasn't shown herself all these years.

Isn't that considered as an answer already?

But then...

I don't have to the right to say this.

But, Hyeongnim...

I only said it because I feel bad for you.

Forget it, let's drink.

Your Excellency!

-=Hong Dae Ju's Residence=-

-=Hong Dae Ju's Residence=- Your Excellency!

Your Excellency!

Your Excellency!

Who is it?

-=In (Heuksa Chorong, human lord)=-

-=In (Heuksa Chorong, human lord)=- I'm here to see Hong Dae Ju.

I'm here to see Hong Dae Ju.

His Excellency?

You're a lunatic!

Go away!

Do you want me to turn you into something similar?

Your Excellency! Your Excellency!

As the Human Lord of Heuksa Chorong, why have you become like this?

-=Hong Dae Ju=- As the Human Lord of Heuksa Chorong, why have you become like this?

As the Human Lord of Heuksa Chorong, why have you become like this?

Your Excellency.

My body.

Please accept it.

Gim Gwang Taek... how is he?

What are you all doing?

Chase him out now!

Pour some salt and chase him out!

Your Excellency!

It's hard to catch the tiger immediately.

But, if the tiger's tail is already within my grasp, would that give you a peace of mind?

I'm still capable of that.

My body.

Please accept it.

There is still an empty room, right?

Pardon?

Yes.

Your Excellency, how can you give shelter to such useless person in our house?

Madam, you do not have to worry.

Even if it's a wild dog, it still has some merits that are of service to us.

Just make sure you feed him.

Buying anything?

We need to cover your eyes.

Whoever has stepped into this Heuksa Chorong, has not been able to get out alive.

-=Cheon (Heuksa Chorong, sky lord)=- Whoever has stepped into this Heuksa Chorong, has not been able to get out alive.

Whoever has stepped into Heuksa Chorong, has not been able to get out alive.

Then I might be the first...

and also the last person.

-=Ji (Heuksa Chorong, Earth Lord)=-

I came today to listen to some gayageum music by Ga Ok.

The three of us haven't met in a long time.

Isn't it so?

I have a bottle of good wine.

I'll bring it here in a moment, please wait.

I have met both the king and the crown prince.

What I had hoped for...

was neither status nor wealth,

but a woman's tender heart.

I should be so ashamed of myself.

You should go back.

Ga Ok.

The Ga Ok that you know is already dead, sir.

I missed you.

Do you still remember our agreement?

Didn't I say before? I will get you out of here.

You don't have to give me an answer right now.

I'll wait for your reply in ten days.

For you.

I asked her to leave with me.

Really?

Is she going?

I did not receive an answer.

But...

the thought of taking her away forcibly came to my mind...

Are you drunk, you rascal?

I might as well drink to my heart's content like you do.

Wouldn't that be great?

I should be leaving.

Hey, Gwang Taek.

Like they say, the longer we get along, the more similar we become.

It looks like you are also getting crazy.

Rotten girl, get up already!

It's not even daylight yet, what are you trying to do?

We're going to the beacons, go get ready.

What are you saying? Why should we go to the beacons?

What are all these?

-=Jang Mi | Jang Mi So=- What are all these?

What are all these?

Don't tell me... you're going to bring all of these to the beacons?

Of course.

All of these?

Is there anything we shouldn't bring?

Wrap them all up.

Please wake up.

I am very busy today, please pay one Yang and leave.

I know.

Let me sleep for just 1 gak more. (1 gak = 15 minutes)

Didn't I already say I'm really busy today?

One Yang, please.

Don't tell me... you don't have it?

How is that possible?

It's right here...

Aigoo, that fellow is so dense.

The clothes I made for Sa Mo oraebonim, he actually took it to wear. (oraebonim - old word for oppa or brother)

This rascal, I'll definitely teach him a lesson.

- It's hot. - Now then you realize he's so dense?

But Aunt, do we really have to do this today?

It's so hot.

You had to make so much food just for that Dong Su!

This is so heavy!

- Excuse me... - Who is giving it to Dong Su?

It's for Yeo Un and Cho Rip.

Excuse me!

That... where are we going? I am in a rush.

Seriously! You haven't even done enough work to pay for a meal!

-=Yeong Hwa Gwan=- (Entertainment House)

-=Gu Hyang=-

-=Gu Hyang=- May I know who is that important official who requested for me to enter the palace?

May I know who is that important official who requested for me to enter the palace?

You don't need to know. It's useless to you even if you knew.

-=Im Su Ung (Training Commander)=- You don't need to know. It's useless to you even if you knew.

You don't need to know. It's useless to you even if you knew.

That is true. But what if I must know?

My Lord.

This person will not move for people she doesn't know.

It's His Royal Highness.

This person seems to be nobody ordinary...

Who is it?

We are surrounded by three walls here.

Moreover, it's daytime now.

Apart from you here, My Lord, who else is there?

So, what do you plan to do?

Please allow me some time to prepare.

So, what is the matter?

I don't know the reason, but the Crown Prince is looking for me.

Looks like word of your medical skills has reached the Crown Prince's ears.

I get it. You can go.

I'm about to die.

Omo! It's Dong Su, Dong Su. (Omo - oh my)

Dong Su!

What is wrong with Dong Su?

Aunt, let's go.

Baek Dong Su, Dong Su!

This tastes simply divine.

Aunt Jang Mi's skills are obviously Joseon's finest.

Joseon's finest taste.

It's delicious, delicious.

Dong Su, did you really fall ill?

Yes.

Partly true.

But you look like someone who just woke up after a long slumber.

Hey.

But why is she here too?

I was wondering what Un was going to do.

- He raised the knife as fast as lightning. - So scary.

And with that held up,

the slightest mistake would send him to hell.

Acupoint within an acupoint... and lethal too!

There are 16 lethal acupoints on a human's body.

Through lethal acupoints, you can get rid of poisoned blood.

I mean... Ordinary people would not be able to do it.

Is that really true?

Everything I said is true.

That's why Dong Su is still alive and kicking right now!

Good looks and strong martial arts too!

He's good at everything.

Un is so dashing.

So he saved Dong Su.

But, how did this girl get here?

Oh, she's our porter.

Hey... excuse me.

Can I leave now?

The state I'm in now really doesn't make any sense.

I wanted to go home really early.

Father will surely kill me.

You're really unlucky.

What have you done to let that ruthless woman catch your weakness?

Well done, Baek Dong Su.

You still can't recognize me, huh?

Seriously...

My name is Gu Hyang.

Sit down.

I heard you learned medicine while in Qing.

Yes, Your Royal Highness.

So, can a tattoo be erased?

That depends on the type of tattoo.

Type?

Tattoos have different types?

Yes.

-=Banheunmunsin: scar tattoo=- There's banheunmunsin, where skin is removed to create a scar tattoo.

Jamunsin where the tattoo is created by pricking the skin with ink coated needles.

And Bongmunsin where seeds with colored inks are inserted into needles and then sewn on the body.

Color?

That's right.

But in Joseon, mainly black ink is used in tattoos.

In fact, tree saps, oil, flower petals and more colored materials

can be used to create colors that we want.

Can you...

erase all of these?

I will take a look at the condition of the tattoo and report to you.

Your Royal Highness.

The tattoo on this lady's body isn't difficult to remove.

How fortunate.

That's a relief.

But...

for complete removal of the tattoo, at least 3 operations are required.

Furthermore, during the operation, this lady will be subjected to immense pain.

Will you be okay with that?

Yes.

Can you operate immediately?

There are a few things that need to be prepared in advance.

Then, I will send men to bring you into the palace again.

Aunt, we ate really well.

Go inside quickly.

Mi So, be careful of the puddles.

See you.

Hey, Hwang Jin Ju.

It was really nice seeing you!

So he knew!

What? You guys already knew each other?

That... we don't really know each other very well.

You can say that I taught him the principle of life.

Oh, Baek Dong Su!

Aunt, I think she's crazy.

Aigoo, my knee suddenly hurts.

Your knee?

Old mister, shall I apply some bean sauce on your knees?

Little bastard, you have no manners.

Rotten brat, I'm trying to tell you that it's going to rain soon!

Rain?

It rained yesterday and the day before yesterday.

Isn't it the rainy season now?

But the skies are really clear today.

There's an autumn breeze.

-=Autumn breeze: West wind=- There's an autumn breeze.

There's an autumn breeze.

You only need to look at the Gogdu at the far end of the clouds to know.

-=Gogdu: mirage=- You only need to look at the Gogdu at the far end of the clouds to know.

You only need to look at the Gogdu at the far end of the clouds to know.

It's heavy rain.

If we speak of it in meteorological terms...

It's a taepung. (taepung: strong winds, typhoon)

Yes, taepung.

Taepung?

Aigoo, our old mister here has got a stroke.

Hey, let's go, don't worry.

If it rains, I'll cook bean sauce on my 10 fingers.

10 fingers, let's go.

Well... that.

Sure, you're definitely doing it! Great.

I'll prepare the bean sauce.

Father...

Come in.

-=Hong Sa Hae (Hong Dae Ju's son)=- This is regarding the punishment of the Chosi qualifiers from before.

This is regarding the punishment of the Chosi qualifiers from before.

3 Jikbuin?

-=Jikbuin: Sons or disciples of scholar-officials who are exempted from Cho Si during Imperial Examination years.=- 3 Jikbuin?

-=Jikbuin: Sons or disciples of scholar-officials who are exempted from Cho Si during Imperial Examination years.=- Yes.

The rascals who left bruises on your face, it's them too, right?

Im Su Ung actually took care of this matter himself.

Then those rascals are definitely special in the Crown Prince's mind.

Wait a moment.

Did you say they were deployed to the beacons?

That's right.

Could it be the 1st section beacon post?

-=First section beacon post: Among the beacons located from Pyeongando through Hwanghae to Hanyang =- Could it be the 1st section beacon post?

-=First section beacon post: Among the beacons located from Pyeongando through Hwanghae to Hanyang =- Yes, that's the one.

I knew it.

It's definitely the beacons that Seo Yu Dae got deployed to after being forcibly recalled by the Ministry of Defense.

-=Byeongsi: abbreviation for Byeongmajeoljesi=- It's definitely the beacons that Seo Yu Dae got deployed to after being forcibly recalled by the Ministry of Defense.

Our Crown Prince is playing tricks.

I heard that a few Chosi Jikbuin entered recently.

Baek Dong Su?

Although he is not from a noble family,

he is quite talented in martial arts.

Carry out the examination for the Jeilno Bongsudae immediately.

Why aren't you answering me?

I am telling you to carry out the examination for Jeilno Bongsudae immediately!

Baek Dong Su? Baek Dong Su...

How old is he?

Apparently he's 20.

20 years old, Baek Dong Su...

This fellow! Too busy to be of any help at all.

Damn!

Hey! Open your eyes and look! Can't you see?

Not only is the firewood wet, but the wolf dung is gone too.

What are we going to do if a war breaks out right now?

What war?

Fine, even if it's not war,

what are we going to do if we're given a test suddenly?

Didn't the captain tell us that there would be strong wind?

Dong Su, you...

Didn't you say that you would cook bean sauce on your hands if it rains?

I know.

I'll go look for firewood and wolf dung. Will that do?

You're such a nag.

You tidy up first.

Why is he angry?

I... I don't think I can live long.

-=Hwang Jin Gi=-

Bull's eye!

You're really a marksman, Your Royal Highness.

Your Excellency, what can I do for you?

I was passing by and was drawn by the sound of the bow.

Your Highness, Seo Yu Dae, the Byeongsi who was demoted to soldier,

is deployed at the 1st section beacon post.

That beacon...

3 Chosi Jikbuin are deployed there. Are you aware of that?

Do I need to bother myself with such a trivial matter?

No, it's not that.

I'm just informing you that we're carrying out the test for the beacon guards right now.

I'm sure you know what's the fate of the beacon guards,

if the beacons are not lighted in time.

So, when should the beacon-fire rise for the palace?

The journey was started from Gaeseong, so it'll take about half a day.

The deadline is at sunset.

Seriously...

Where can I find dry firewood after a rain?

This is really bad.

Everything is wet.

The temple definitely has it!

Found it.

Let's see.

This should work fine.

It's so warm.

What? Beacon... beacon fire. What is this!

No! No!

We're going to get the death penalty!

Death penalty, death penalty, death penalty!

No, no, no.

Maybe we'll be sentenced to the gallows!

Gallows, gallows, gallows!

Isn't it?

What should we do?

Seriously!

Hey rascals!

This is why I told you all to manage things properly all the time!

But captain, what should we do now?

Humans are not born just to work their brains.

Hey rascals, what do you think your hands and legs are for?

Run!

Run towards the beacons!

Won't it do if you at least let them know?

Old mister is right.

We'll have to go there personally.

Where?

From here the beacons are 30 li away.

-=10 li: approximately 4 kilometers=- From here the beacons are 30 li away.

-=10 li: approximately 4 kilometers=- Because of the storm, we have already wasted so much time,

-=10 li: approximately 4 kilometers=- and I'm already tired.

and I'm already tired.

Then I'll personally run to the beacon post at the army base.

What?

It's 80 li from here to the Capital city, and moreover it's a mountainous route!

So do you mean that we should sit together and wait to die?

No, who said that?

It has been about an Igak since we first saw the smoke signal from the beacons.

-=Igak: 2 gak: 30 minutes=- It has been about an Igak since we first saw the smoke signal from the beacons.

-=Igak: 2 gak: 30 minutes=-

-=Igak: 2 gak: 30 minutes=- We'll be fine as long as we manage to reach the Capital city before sunset.

We'll be fine as long as we manage to reach the Capital city before sunset.

Seriously...

Hey, I'll leave first!

Hey! Hey! Hey!

Dong Su!

Cho Rip,

you just stay here!

Hey.

Baek Dong Su.

Dong Su!

Un!

I am leaving first.

If the beacons are not ignited timely,

you'll have to leave

and die,

given the death penalty immediately!

In this world, nothing is impossible.

Your Royal Highness.

Wait for a little bit.

If they cannot light the fire on time, what will happen?

Without exception... it will be execution by decapitation.

I'm so sorry.

Why are you like that?

No, nothing.

I just have to go!

Baek Dong Su!

You.

Well, what would happen now?

Don't tell me that you stole the messenger soldier's horse!

Stealing gets only a beating for punishment.

If we can't light the fire, it will be a beheading!

Hey, when did you start becoming more like me?

It happens... I have to become better than you, right?

Well, let's go!

Aigoo, you came.

Hyeongnim, this is whom I mentioned last time.

Both of you knew each other?

I heard you left for Qing.

All this while, have you been all right?

That means, you turn out to be that girl Jin Ju's father?

Yes.

Your daughter had come last night.

When I woke up this morning, she was already gone.

Did she return home safely?

Jin Ju came here?

Yes, yes.

To see Dong Su

she must have gone to the beacon post.

I'm ashamed that

my daughter is a bit ignorant.

Those two seem to match well.

That's all fine, but...

You are always here on time. Why are you so late today?

They probably did not plan to steal.

So put away that bow.

Who are you?

You can't do it? Not quick enough to chase them down?

Really...

A beacon post test?

Yes.

That is probably it.

What is the matter?

We were dispatched from the beacon post at the message section origin.

Show me the BuShin.

-=BuShin: Beacon Army Notice=- Show me the BuShin.

-=BuShin: Beacon Army Notice=- BuShin?

BuShin?

We did not have time and could not get the bushin notice.

We are requesting your help.

It is not possible.

Even if there was a bushin notice, it might not be possible.

Your Royal Highness.

You do not believe in those kids?

Are you enjoying the breeze, Your Royal Highness?

What brings you here, Your Excellency?

Looks like it will be sunset soon.

I came to see the fire flames.

It surely seems like it will rain hard.

But I still don't see any movement of flames!

Isn't it harsh to see?

No, that's not it...

I was born as an elite official's child.

But, to me, this tattoo...

To have it on my body is no different than carrying the stigma of slavery.

It cannot be hidden, and it cannot be escaped from.

It is just like having invisible shackles.

Why are you saying this?

Because there are a lot of people...

many whom I have never seen or known,

because of the rumors,

many of them have been looking for me.

What is that?

It is incense.

It will help reduce your tattoo pain a little.

Though this is just one horse, it is worth at least 100 yangs.

We will give this horse to you.

We beg you to lend us your bows for that.

In case any trainees from the beacon posts come, you absolutely must not open the gate for them!

I see all that, but there is no way I can open this gate for you.

Baek Dong Su!

Un!

Your Royal Highness.

One fire flame is rising up.

We are still seeing only one.

Sir, you...

You seem to be hoping not to see the fire flames come up!

Your Royal Highness...

It is not like that.

Rain has come.

Isn't this patchy showers?

Show it!

That you are my people, just as I expected...

Show proof for everyone to see!

This is the last one.

Un!

Go! Go and burn it up!

Fire, it's fire.

- It caught fire! - It has caught fire!

The flames are coming out...

- It caught fire! They did well!! - Yes, they are doing well.

Work like your life is on the line and bring it to me.

If you can't get it while keeping her alive, then just kill her.

You still have to bring it back even if it's just the skin! Undersood?

It is all finished.

I am a rebel official's daughter.

If the authorities come to know that the daughter's body had a branding,

Then you, sir, will not be spared from beheading too.

A ring worn on the nose is a nose ring,

but it becomes an ear ring once worn on the ears and considered as treason.

Do not worry.

Go to Qing and stay there for some time and when you get back it'll be all right.

Can I ask you a question?

The reason you helped me.

Weren't you feeling wronged?

That's the only reason.

Why is there only you?

She will come back after getting an important medicinal herb.

Really? Are you comfortable living here?

It has become suffocating, being kept in the room the whole day.

Can I go out and get some air?

Go ahead.

But, don't step out of the East Palace.

Yes, Your Royal Highness.

So,

you both personally rushed to the city and shot the fire arrows?

I am sorry.

That... comm... commander.

It's not that we didn't prepare the firewood.

Good job.

Regardless of any reason,

a soldier must complete his orders.

Not only did you not complete yours,

but, furthermore, you even lost the horse.

You may possibly be demoted.

Commander, please forgive me.

I will not investigate today's matter. So be quiet about it.

Yes, thanks.

You can leave.

Yes.

Wow, this palace.

Even at night, it looks truly spectacular.

I won't leave the East Palace.

Wow, so big!

It's there.

It's done. From this, all preparations will be completed.

Go issue a secret order. There will be a rendezvous at Jasi tonight.

-=Jasi: 11:30pm to 0:30am=- Go issue a secret order. There will be a rendezvous at Jasi tonight.

Go issue a secret order. There will be a rendezvous at Jasi tonight.

What rendezvous?

Dare I say...

The Crown Prince's life is in this hand!

Notify the important officials of the Noron faction immediately

about the rendezvous tonight.

-=Gim Han Gu: Queen Jeong Sun's father=-

There is a message.

-=Hong Bong Han (Crown Prince Sado's Father-in-law, Leader of the Noron Faction)=-

-=Queen Jeong Sun=-

The conclusion is...

to behead my son-in-law

and let me lead the way. Is that what you mean?

My son-in-law is not like a son-in-law anyways, so what's so difficult about that?

As the organizer of this rendezvous, why isn't the Minister of Defense speaking at all?

There was a Chikseo from the Qing Emperor himself.

-=Chikseo: A charter written by the Emperor for a specific person or a bulletin that needs to be circulated.=-

-=Chikseo: A charter written by the Emperor for a specific person or a bulletin that needs to be circulated.=- Its content is...

for the Joseon King to give up the throne to the Crown Prince.

Do not say such nonsense.

Your Excellency, what do you mean by nonsense? This is an imperial decree.

So, what is going on?

I thought there weren't any orders from His Majesty?

The chikseo no longer exists. I've destroyed it.

But since there is already an imperial decree,

destroying the chikseo will not solve the problem.

Understand?

We're running out of time.

Before the Qing knows that the chikseo has been destroyed,

we have to get rid of the Crown Prince.

Think for a moment.

If the Crown Prince inherits the throne,

who among us can keep their lives and wealth?

This is also related to the safety of Joseon.

I hope you'll keep that in mind, Your Excellency.

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.