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(Lovers of the Red Sky)

(Lovers of the Red Sky)

(The characters and settings of this drama are fictionalized and have no connection to historical facts)

Satan's whisperings have made me shed too much blood.

The throne has become secure

but the consequences have haunted me endlessly.

I shall take my wrongdoings with me to the grave.

You protect sealing the Satan in

and focus on avoiding his rage.

I shall heed your words, Father.

Have you found Satan's traces?

He has hidden himself, Your Majesty.

Satan will never die.

Only the sealing him...

Father!

Father! Father!

Restore the royal painting swiftly

and prepare the sealing ritual again.

Yes, Your Majesty.

However, we must first find the painter to restore the painting.

We must find someone who can breathe divine powers into the paintings

and seal the demonic energy in it

as Gan Yoon Gook and Hong Eun Oh did in the past.

Find them.

We must find them.

Yes, Your Majesty.

(Episode 2: The Divine Painter)

(19 years later, in the 28th year of King Seongjo's reign)

Over here. Look.

Wow, so beautiful.

My heart feels so strange.

My heart is pounding from just watching.

If your heart pounds upon seeing Cheoyoungdo, the Saehwa (TN: a painting that blesses the new year)

perhaps you should go to the doctor.

- Sir, you're here. - I'm sorry, Sir.

Go, hurry.

Now. Today, I will teach you about

Sooseongnoindo, one of the Saehwas.

What is the most critical element of a Saehwa?

Is it not to finish the painting before the deadline?

No one will buy it if the right time passes.

- That's the answer. - That is true.

The key to a Saehwa

is not to finish it quickly.

Observe the short height, the deer he is riding,

and the jutted snout.

Only copying these elements exactly

will effectively repel bad spirits and bring good fortune.

You had the keen insight to hire Jeong as the teacher for today, Sir.

Choi Jeong, the painter of the Painting Bureau, painting in front of their eyes

is the best lesson for the students.

Aigoo...

Hey, Annoying One.

What use is replicating paintings exactly?

The crucial element of a Saehwa is in the bold colors

and conveying the celebratory spirit.

In other words, we must paint the fortune, joy,

happiness, and beauty that people want to feel.

I'm just saying we must paint people's wishes.

- I see. - As expected of Hong Cheon Ki.

Painter Hong. If you are done painting,

do not disrupt the class and get out.

I was just about to.

Headmaster!

Uncle Choon Bok, here is the Cheoyonghwa.

I just need to go out front for a moment. I'll be right back.

Where is that grownup young lady running off to again at this hour?

Where is Cheon Ki going every night these days?

Isn't she going to the streets to see painter Hong Eun Oh?

Choon Bok, do you know what?

- Cheon Ki has been looking after her father for- - Twenty years.

Yes, you have told me countless times.

- So you don't have to tell me- - She was completely blind

and only this tall,

but on the day it rained, she showed up with her sight restored.

She said she had to make a living for her father,

saying she would chop firewood or do the dishes.

She said she would do anything to learn painting.

Heaven was surely touched by her love for her father and restored her sight.

And what is more, she is undoubtedly Hong Eun Oh's daughter.

She learned painting so fast

and she paints so well.

How could I not look after her?

Look how handsome he is.

That is not all. He is also very gentle-mannered.

His Majesty the King favors him dearly.

His face glows.

What is the matter? Why are they so excited?

Don't you know?

Warden Ha is on duty tonight.

Even as a man, I must admit

he is almost as handsome as me.

Even so, he is only a blind young man.

- These women... - Warden Jang, Sir.

I heard that Warden Ha was the Seokcheokdongja in the rain rite 19 years ago.

Yes.

Then, is it true that he turned blind that day?

Yes, certainly.

It rained for the first time in nine years that day.

So that is why he is called this palace's protector god.

Protector god my foot.

He is only the palace's water demon. A young, good-looking water demon.

Warden Ha is coming.

Warden Ha, welcome.

Welcome.

It is the hour of the tiger.

Please observe the stars of the southern sky.

Observe the stars of the southern sky!

Yes, Sir.

We shall begin the observation.

The fifth star in the southern sky is particularly bright.

This signifies heading east will lead to an important person.

Who are you?

You're here!

My buddies. Come in.

What took you so long?

This technique of painting the mountain tops like swirling clouds

and the technique of expressing the sharpness of the pine tree tips...

Could this be...

Park Yi's work?

Gosh, you do have a good eye.

As expected of Wolseongdang.

They only trade valuable paintings.

- What happens if it rips when I touch it... - Hey, stop!

Don't you dare lay a finger on it.

It is worth the price of four tiled roof houses.

Four... four tiled roof houses?

It's finally finished!

Hey, come here.

How is it? Well?

Your skills are extraordinary as expected, Obnoxious One.

You've really done it.

It's as if Park Yi has reincarnated.

Long Face, what is the virtue of imitation?

First, follow the rules.

Second, replicate the spirit of the original.

Third, it has to be exactly the same, to put it simply.

I beg you...

don't be so arrogant, you obnoxious one.

Fine.

Even Grand Prince Yang Myeong, known for his exceptional painting skills,

would not suspect my imitation works.

I bet my precious white fox hair brush.

Aigoo, why would they build a shed here?

I would never come to a place like this.

Hey, hey, did you both hear about the owner of Wolseongdang?

about the owner of Wolseongdang?

Il Wol Seong?

He is the richest man in Gwanyang.

The best merchant in this country.

True, if he is rich enough to buy Park Yi's Sochoondo.

Come on now. Not just Sochoondo.

Remember how many original paintings were at Wolseongdang?

That is true.

And there is another very, extremely important secret.

If you submit your question into the box in front of Wolseongdang,

Il Wol Seong will return your message.

And says what? He will tell you what you want to know, so pay the price.

In other words, Il Wol Seong is an information central

who knows everything.

But you must be careful.

Among those who have bargained with Il Wol Seong, no one has seen his face.

He sits behind the draped curtain

and you only hear from his otherworldly voice.

Anyone who discovers his real identity...

will lose their heads, I hear.

You better watch that mouth of yours.

Do not believe everything he says.

Half of what he says is a bloated lie.

What?

But you still believe half then?

I'm disinterested in the other half.

Il Wol Seong...

Hey, wait for me!

(Wolseongdang)

Yoo Si Hong, the brother of Yeon Dynasty's emperor,

is to come to this country as the ambassador...

It is an important secret.

Is there a reason you are working at Janghwangjang today, Sir?

The stars last night told me that an important person would visit me from the east.

The entryway of Janghwangjang faces east.

Is there anyone you suspect?

Perhaps.

Who would be an important person to me?

Are you here? Mister Jeong.

Well, look who's here.

Painter Hong.

You should pay me first.

Let me see the new paintings first.

It truly is difficult to decipher the fake from the original.

This is why I like you.

What can I say? Shall I say you have no dignity as a painter?

It is exactly the same.

- Is that a compliment? - The highest compliment.

Daubers usually paint fakes

but still going crazy, trying to leave their mark somehow.

They are not even nobility, you know.

Even imitation works are the painter's precious work.

Boy, I wouldn't know about that.

Here it is.

Let me check.

Looks right.

What is this?

My last sign of respect?

Come now, stop acting like you're quitting.

I am.

I have enough money for my father's medicine now.

So these paintings are my final imitations.

Do keep quiet about this as you promised.

Quitting, eh?

Fine. Fine.

But Painter Hong.

It will not be easy quitting imitation now that you have gotten a taste of it.

It is like opium, shall I say?

Why are you being like this?

You know why.

Do you have to ask?

We act friendly and call you "Painter Hong"...

and now, you think you are all that.

Let's see.

I can't cut your hand off.

Are you threatening me?

- Have you forgotten who I am? - Forgotten?

You are the only female painter in this town.

The only girl at the White Elm Painting Institute.

Would Wolseongdang's title as the most established painting institute remain

if you keep acting this way?

What?

Do you plan to strike me with this?

Go ahead.

Here is my hand.

You are fearless than an average man.

And you have good hearing than an average man.

Hurry up and go back.

Before I change my mind.

Don't go back on your words.

What are you doing?

Is someone here?

I told you to go. What are you doing?

Don't speak nonsense and go back.

All right.

I'm going.

Thank you for everything!

Same to you both.

Hyungnim.

Are you really going to let her go like this?

Hurry and prepare to adorn the paintings with silk.

His Excellency Lee in Bukchon is waiting.

Make sure you don't mix up the real and the fake.

My, I didn't know the color of medicine could be so beautiful.

Do you see?

This color is born from the ten-thousand-year-old turtle

whose shell is golden and body yellow.

This is a sacred medicine made from an ancient gold ball.

Unless it's the real heaven's medicine of the ancient gold ball,

you cannot have a color like this.

Yes, Sir.

It is wonderful.

(In Chinese)

(In Chinese)

(In Chinese)

Even a single dose of this medicine

will have gradual effects from the moment you take it.

Really?

That will do it! This will fix my father's illness.

(In Chinese)

(In Chinese)

No, no! There's no need to bargain.

It will bring bad luck.

No, no. I won't bargain.

Fifty nyang. Fifty.

Come now, they say never take on a fight but always take on a bargain.

Gosh, no. To receive the spirit of a valuable medicine like this...

There. Here it is.

Fifty silver nyang.

You can check.

I will be going.

Thank you so much!

Buy silk!

Father, it's me, Cheon Ki.

Cheon Ki?

My Cheon Ki is only a baby.

Today's painting looks good.

Could you draw me?

Yes, miss.

Sir, you've only been making hoes, sickles, and plows since yesterday, right?

I hear sounds that are rounded and blunt like my hands.

Do you know how long I have been looking for you?

I did tell you, though.

Father, did you forget already?

What?

Whoa, what a beautiful painting.

All right, I shall pay you

with this for the painting.

Say ah.

What are you doing?

I thought my Cheon Ki would be hungry, too.

I didn't even feed her breakfast properly.

I brought enough food.

You can have it all.

Father.

This is all for you.

And...

this is something very valuable.

What is...

Try this as well.

Savor the smell of this medicine first

then savor the taste.

You must eat it twice like that.

Here.

What is this?

It is my everything.

I wish you would call me "My daughter, Hong Cheon Ki"

and hold my brush with me like before.

I wish you would scold me never to draw imitations again.

Scold me that it is no use painting without sincerity.

That stench.

She didn't notice, did she?

She is quite quick-witted.

I made sure she didn't notice a thing.

Here, Sir.

- Let us go. - Sir...

Please! Please give me back the house deed.

It's a house that has been passed down for three generations.

Who instigated the human sacrifice?

I acted alone, Your Majesty.

Punish me with death, Your Majesty.

It would not have rained had it not been for the human sacrifice.

There would have been more upheavals among the people

and the royal court would have been deeply distressed.

Is that not right, Your Majesty?

It did rain, so I shall spare your life.

You shall leave the palace as soon as dawn breaks.

And never return, even in death.

Your Majesty, I wish you good health.

The Grand Prince asks for you.

It seems only yesterday that you came to me after Father discarded you.

It has already been 20 years.

You haven't forgotten your oath, have you?

How could I?

I told you then it was not I who found you

but the heavens that chose you, Grand Prince.

Yes. When will that day come?

When you receive the spirit of Satan,

the immortal ruler of death,

that will be your time.

I have heard that for years.

Compared to the gods, humans only live a short moment.

Time passes differently for them,

so please do not be agitated.

A white crow?

It signifies a thousand years of good fortune.

It was found dead in the mountain recently.

A big disaster will fall soon.

A big disaster...

Father, will I really be able to see again?

Of course. Do not worry.

Om mani padme hum.

Om mani padme hum.

Om...

It has been a while.

You...

Inquisitor Kim Gok Rae...

Inquisitor?

Had you died that day at the cliff,

it would not have been so cumbersome.

Why are you doing this?

It has already been ten years since the abdicated King's orders.

Even after a hundred years, the King's orders are heaven's orders.

King's order?

I risked my life to seal Satan!

My son lost his sight to bring the rain!

Is this how we are to be repaid?

Father!

Mother!

Please don't do this!

- Father! - Please, no!

Do you mean to leave me with my husband's corpse and take my son as well?

It is the King's orders.

- Mother! - Ha Ram!

Do you wish to die?

Mother, Mother... Mother!

You killed three people that day.

I will get revenge for the bloodshed that day.

No matter what.

You are late, Moo Young.

A message has arrived from the palace.

- Is it regarding the Prince? - Yes, Sir.

The Crown Prince was attacked by an assassin

on his way to the hot springs.

Who was behind it?

We have dispatched agents from Wolseongdang.

We should hear back from them soon.

True...

His Majesty has been unwell for a long time

and His Highness is too weak.

It would have been a valuable opportunity to those who have their eye on the throne.

It seems...

my time has come.

An important person will visit the commission box tonight.

Moo Young, go collect it for me.

Yes, Sir.

Bull's eye again, Your Excellency.

Did you hear His Highness was attacked

by an assassin on his way to the hot springs?

Could it be a sign of a treasonous group threatening the throne?

I cannot sleep these days.

It is too early to be certain.

But if it concerns you so,

I advise you to meet Il Wol Seong.

- Il Wol Seong? - Yes.

He is as wise and all-knowing as Zhuge Liang.

Why have I not heard of this man

- until now? - Apologies, Your Excellency.

He acts so carefully and secretively

that no one knows his face nor his voice.

I guess you are not lying?

No, Your Excellency.

How could I dare lie to you?

If what you say is true,

do you not think we should do everything

to get him on our side?

Where can I meet him?

His commission box sits on market street.

(Wolseongdang)

I am Moo Young of Wolseongdang.

I am here to collect the commission notes.

Take me to your master.

Be haste, for an important guest is here.

Apologies, but my master will not show his face to anyone.

Impertinence! How dare you! Watch your mouth.

But my master already knew Grand Prince would visit.

As long as you do not try to uncover his identity,

- you will receive the answer you desire- - You insolent...

All right.

- Your Highness. - At ease.

I understand...

Il Wol Seong's message.

A week later, during the hour of swine at Simcheonggak.

Il Wol Seong.

Il Wol Seong...

That's not it.

I wanted a Cheoyonghwa for my front door.

What are you drawing? What is this?

You swindler!

Hey, go over there.

You're here.

Did you buy that ancient sacred golden medicine thing?

Yes, I did.

How are the results?

Can't you tell by her expression?

Look at that cold look in her eyes.

She definitely got beat up somewhere.

Hey! Did I not tell you that you should watch your mouth?

Give me this painting.

I cannot.

Come now. Don't be like that.

Give this to me.

No...

I'll give you enough for the painting!

So just give it...

I said no.

- Let this go... - Granny, what are you doing?

Move, it'll rip.

Give that to me.

Nice, isn't it?

Give that back.

You know, you will ride a palanquin soon.

I'm sorry?

Have no worry, my dear!

- It will be a flower palanquin! - Hey, granny!

Father.

It's me, Father.

Your daughter, Hong Cheon Ki.

Shall I paint you something?

Oh, no.

Don't stand in the rain. Come in.

Oh, no! My daughter!

Father!

You can't go. The shower will stop soon.

Let me go. My daughter is blind.

She's probably caught in the cold rain.

I'll go get her. Wait here.

All right. Then...

she's about this tall.

- And she has a cane? - Yes.

All right.

Don't go anywhere. Sit and wait here.

I'll bring her back.

About Cheon Ki...

It doesn't sit well with me

to fool a poor girl like that.

Watch your mouth.

Our lives depend on it.

We only have to pretend we don't know.

Gosh, look here.

Why did you have to fall into gambling?

Even if she finds out she bought fake medicine,

we cannot be the ones to tell her.

Cheon Ki.

What do you mean you fooled me?

What do you mean, mister!

I'm so sorry, Cheon Ki.

What do you mean by that?

Sir, you're here!

Why did you drink so much?

Ja Ran, you pretty thing.

(In Chinese)

- You shameless prick. - Oh, my gosh!

- S***! - Hey, stop right there!

Hey! Stop right there!

Goodness!

- Oh, my! - Come!

Stop right there!

Hey! You swindler!

- Hey! - Move!

How could you! Only to earn that money for my father's medicine,

I was berated and worked without sleep or food!

How dare you fool me! Give back my money!

Stop right there!

My! That woman is quite something.

Stop right there, you prick!

You!

What was that?

Sounds like someone is being chased.

Aigoo, Hyungnim!

It's good to run into you in a place like this.

Yes, Yool.

Are you having another poetry competition here?

Yes.

It is a pleasure to meet you. I'm Mae Hyang.

I hear you are the flower of Simcheonggak.

The Grand Prince Joo Hyang, yes?

I have heard a lot about you.

Come now, we can introduce ourselves later.

You are right on time.

Come and join us.

I declare we must do this another time.

I have an urgent engagement.

Well!

It is no fun...

to see you greet me so formally all the time.

How is it that you never change?

They say one dies when one changes suddenly.

Come on now.

There will be other nights.

You will soon host a painting gathering at Maejukheon.

We can drink the night away then.

Pardon?

You are really coming, Hyungnim?

Wow!

This painting gathering will go down in history.

Well then, enjoy yourselves.

Have a good night, Hyungnim!

Are you Il Wol Seong?

Yes, Your Excellency.

Please have a seat.

I shall.

Have you looked over the commission note?

There was a valuable green jewel out of reach,

but a few nights ago, a guest came and tried to steal it.

Was he a simple crook hungry for the jewel

or a thief who risked his life knowing the value of the jewel?

So, do you understand my concern?

A green jewel would mean a jade,

referring to your brother, the Crown Prince, Kang.

The unreachable place is the sky,

referring to the Prince's Palace.

Thus?

If he was a simple crook,

Your Excellency would not have become involved directly.

So it must be a thief who knew the value.

Such a thief regards himself as high and almighty.

If someone like him reached for the unreachable sky,

that would signify treason.

What evidence do you have to say such things?

I hear His Highness encountered an assassin

on his way to the hot springs.

If this is not the sign of treason

referred to in the commission note,

what else could it be?

You suggest...

the assassin incident is treason?

Do you truly wish to know?

- Speak! - Then...

instead of coming to me,

you should face yourself in the mirror.

It was Your Excellency...

who sent the assassin.

Do you wish to die by my sword?

If the one behind this plot were to be revealed,

you would not be safe either, as you have tested me

with this note, Grand Prince.

You...

- You can't be... - Have you forgotten...

your oath not to...

seek my identity?

What swayed Zhuge Liang...

was not a sword.

I do not assume Your Excellency is impatient.

Seeing as you are protecting the current King.

When the time comes,

you shall see me again.

I tested you today.

Your wisdom and capacity.

Surely expected of Il Wol Seong, as they say.

I look forward to seeing you again.

Should I follow him?

No need.

He will not bend to a sword.

- Let's go. - Yes, Your Highness.

You! You swindler!

Give me back my money! I said, give me back my money!

How vicious! I don't know anything!

- Jeong Swen Ne told me to do it! - What?

Jeong Swen Ne?

Wolseongdang is behind this, too?

These scoundrels work in a pack!

I don't know anything!

Stop right there, you Wolseongdang scoundrel!

I did not mishear that, did I?

Yes, she definitely said, "Wolseongdang scoundrel!"

Tell Moo Young to investigate what has been happening at Wolseongdang.

Yes, Sir.

This way, that's right.

I made you wait too long, Go Pil.

It's nothing new, Your Excellency.

The sun isn't even up yet.

Are you suggesting that I drown myself in drinks every night?

Perhaps you visit the courtesan house too often.

What else can I do? I am cautious of what the world thinks of me.

Cautious?

They say I have grown too powerful.

What power, Your Excellency?

The issue is that the people I gather with are all noblemen.

Do they think it is easy for a country's Grand Prince

to look this good and write calligraphy this well?

If it is only a misunderstanding born with

my good looks and love for literature and painting,

I am satisfied with my life.

Perhaps I misspoke.

No, repeat yourself again, Go Pil.

Start with what you said about my "good looks."

Good looks and...

This is why I like you.

Jeong Swen Ne...

Wolseongdang...

Hey, what are you doing?

Why do you look like that?

You must help me.

Gather around.

I'm going to...

All right. This is Mukjukdo from Jong Dynasty's Woon Dong.

I hear this place has the best finishes and...

you know.

That you sell valuable paintings for a good price.

- So here I am today. - You've come to the right place.

Wait!

It is worth more than a hundred silver nyang

so please do be careful with it.

We will send a word once the painting sells

so just relax and wait.

Careful, careful!

Careful. To the left. Stop!

Anyone here?

What is it?

We heard a report that

you copy the paintings and sell them as originals.

Inspect the place!

Yes, Sir!

Inspect what... What are you doing?

What are you doing?

Where did you hear such slander?

Where?

This isn't fake!

This is real!

Painter Choi!

He is a painter of the Painting Bureau bestowed the Eighth Senior Rank.

He will decipher whether this painting is real or fake.

It is a fake.

What a load of bull!

This isn't fake!

A bug in Woon Dong's Mukjukdo?

- What? - That is simply not impossible.

The paper was bought from Moonseong Paper Goods across the street.

Look here.

It is marked with the store's emblem.

It can't be!

I can't be!

- Arrest him! - Yes, Sir!

This isn't fair!

This is slander!

I know nothing of this!

I would never do such a thing!

It is nothing!

I am only going to talk with them!

It is nothing!

♫ Jihwaja, all is well ♫

♫ Jihwaja ♫

♫ Jihwaja, all is well ♫

♫ Jihwaja ♫

♫ Hurrah! ♫

I'm only going to talk with them!

- What's going on? - Look what's happened.

Hong Cheon Ki, this is your doing!

Are you out of your mind?

You just wait!

You worthless little s***!

I will get you!

Gosh, I feel as if a dead weight had been lifted.

Is that enough?

Now you can face off any rascals.

Have you looked into the incident at the courtesan house?

The leader, Jeong Swen Ne, has been making money illegally by selling imitation paintings.

When the painter who helped with imitation paintings tried to quit,

he tricked the painter and took her money.

And he got caught.

Yes.

Jeong Swen Ne was taken to the Police Bureau today.

The Police Bureau?

He tricked the imitation artist, and that was the cause for his trouble.

You mean he was arrested because of the painter?

Yes, Sir.

Close Wolseongdang...

and find the imitation artist and get more details.

Sir, it is time to go to court.

The Crown Prince would not have been shot

with an arrow had this not been treason.

I do not understand how all the guards

were not able to catch that one person.

Of the northern constellations representing the palace,

the Crown Prince's star shines big and luminous.

I believe there is no need to worry for His Highness' safety.

Is that so?

But should we not find what group is threatening the palace

and punish them accordingly?

I have heard the bloodshed by a king

follows his descendants for a thousand years, even after his death.

Your Majesty is still uneasy about the bloodshed by the previous King.

You must be firm at times like these.

Yes.

That is what I must do.

Come closer.

From now on, from the northern constellations,

observe the second and third stars carefully

that represent Joo Yang and Yang Myeong.

It is a secret order that I bestow upon you.

I will do as you wish, Your Majesty.

Do you still not have memories of the past?

No, Your Majesty.

The memories following the rain rite from 19 years ago

have yet to come to me.

But...

there are times when fragments of memories come to me.

I am glad to know that there are improvements.

Yes.

It is a relief.

Your Majesty.

I say that I have forgotten the events of that day.

But how could I forget everything?

Until those who killed my father,

brought down my family and ruined my life

pay for their sins,

I can never forget...

nor stop.

- Did you do it? - I did.

Hyungnim!

What took you so long?

They asked for three times the money.

They stuffed triple the money and treated me like this?

- They said we should be thankful they let you go... - Geez!

Hong Cheon Ki.

Where is that wench?

You got what you deserve, Jeong Swen Ne.

Evil scoundrel.

Revenge doesn't give me my money back, though.

Aigoo...

My gosh...

Everything that has happened to you is not within the human will.

It isn't your fault!

Somehow, those words...

still bring me comfort.

All right.

Hey, Annoying One.

Why? What is it this time?

I've been swindled 50 nyang by Wolseongdang's Jeong Swen Ne.

As his master, Il Wol Seong must give me 100 nyang in return.

Caught you.

Painter Hong, you're so busy running around all over these days.

Why are you doing this?

Why?

I was supposed to rot in jail

but I got out early.

A 100 nyang?

You shrewd wench.

- Hey! - S***! Catch her!

Hyungnim!

Hyungnim!

Where did she go?

- Get in there! - Yes, sir!

That sneaky wench!

Warden, we're at the town entrance.

I shall show the guards the night pass.

All right.

What? Jeong Swen Ne?

Wolseongdang is behind this, too?

How did I...

I don't know who you are, but please pretend you didn't see me!

- Who are you? - Hush! Please be quiet!

Did we lose her?

It is past curfew, so she couldn't have gone beyond the walls.

- Find her! - Yes, Hyungnim!

Wait until I catch you, you wench.

I'll break your wrist and make sure you never paint again.

This woman, could she be?

Who are you?

Let me ask you something.

Have you seen a girl on the run?

A girl?

May I look inside the palanquin?

Let's go, Man Soo.

Yes, Sir.

- Go! - All right! One, two...

Wait!

What is the meaning of this?

I need to see the face of the rider.

Do you know who this is?

What is going on outside?

Sir, it is nothing.

- You should go... - Sir.

I don't know who you are

but I am looking for a maid who ran away from me.

She definitely ran off this way.

I have looked everywhere...

I am the only one in the palanquin.

I cannot let you leave before I see with my own eyes.

Wait...

Open it if you dare.

Red eyes?

This palanquin was given to me by His Majesty himself.

Do you understand what that means?

I have been disrespectful. I should have been more careful.

Consider yourself lucky.

Had you opened the door,

you would have lost your life.

Let's go, Man Soo.

Move!

Hurry along.

Thank you.

You saved my life.

Did I surprise you?

I was scared to death.

I was also surprised it was not a woman

but a man in the palanquin.

I only ride the palanquin because I can't see.

I'm sorry?

I see.

But why did you help me?

What if I really am a runaway maid?

I smell a strong scent of ink from you,

so I knew you could not be a maid.

A maid would not have dared to hide in a stranger's palanquin.

I thought you had a reason.

That is right! I'm a painter.

That is remarkable.

It is nothing.

Because I can't see, I inspect my surroundings with sounds and scents.

Were you waiting for someone, by chance?

It is quite late at night.

Truthfully, I was being chased by them from the beginning.

What is your reason for being so distressed?

I was swindled by that jerk.

He is just dreadful.

Have you heard of Wolseongdang at Woonjongga?

I am not sure.

It is a painting institute famous for selling valuable and expensive paintings.

But in truth, they are a despicable swindling bunch

that sell imitation works as originals.

That scoundrel swindled me and stole my money

and I got my revenge on him.

I even saw him being taken to the Police Bureau.

I didn't think he would be out so quickly.

Oh, right!

Il Wol Seong, that man must have helped him!

I hear he is a dangerous man.

- Il Wol Seong? - Yes.

He is the worst and most dangerous man.

Anyone who discovers his real identity

will lose their neck.

I have heard of his name before.

- But I hear he is virtuous and well-educated... - What?

What kind of nonsense are you speaking of?

Gosh, you have it all wrong!

Could you...

by any chance...

be Il Wol Seong's acquaintance?

- Of course not. - Thank goodness.

Why would you jest about such a thing? You really startled me.

Here it is.

Thank goodness. Why would you jest about such a thing?

You really startled me.

Why am I reminded of her?

- The road is becoming rough! - Yes.

Your eyes are really beautiful.

They are like red jaspers.

Are you all right?

Yes, I'm all right.

No one has ever said that to me before.

People call me water demon when they see my eyes.

To eyes this beautiful?

They are the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen.

I mean it.

Aigoo!

Gosh!

Are you all right? The palanquin is...

Sir?

What is wrong?

Are you unwell?

- I think you should get off now. - Pardon?

So suddenly?

Man Soo, stop the palanquin.

Pardon?

Yes, Warden Sir.

- Stop the palanquin. - Sir?

Sir, at least tell me your name.

Hurry, Man Soo.

Ye... yes, Warden Sir.

Warden?

Be careful on your way home.

Let's go.

Wait, Sir! Your name!

Sir...

Will she be all right alone at night?

The town is just ahead, but...

Sir?

I mean, how could he just

tell me to get off so suddenly?

I wonder how Annoying One and Long Face are doing.

What's wrong with these people...

Hold on tightly.

The road is rough here.

The palanquin keeps shaking!

No, wait.

It's shaking too much.

Hold on!

Put down the palanquin!

What are you doing?

Sir, are you all right?

Sir?

What is that?

- What is it? A tiger? - No!

It's the water demon! A water demon!

Sir!

He's not here.

Run!

Hurry!

You have made a mistake, Ha Ram.

You have left the palace

on such an ominous night.

I found my eyes.

♫ Am I the one who lives in your heart? ♫

♫ The one you miss endlessly? ♫

♫ I may not be ♫

♫ You may hate me ♫

♫ I'll stay by your side like destiny ♫

(Lovers of the Red Sky)

Something terrible happened in Inwangsan!

He dropped straight from the sky

and just fainted.

What do you mean all the guards died last night?

It is bizarre how oddly pale the dead bodies are.

It is surely the sign of Satan.

This is truly an imitation work?

Find me that cheeky imitation painter from earlier.

- Lock her up this instant! - Headmaster!

That's Hong Cheon Ki from the White Elm Painting Institute. What is taking so long?

Her mad father is always out front.

Go out and get her!

The memories of the peach blossom field keep overlapping with that woman.

Who are you?

♫ Am I the one who lives in your heart? ♫

(Lovers of the Red Sky)