Where's your father?
He was called away. The Mayor of Euiju is unwell.
When will he be back?
Sometime tomorrow.
Then you'll be all alone? Aren't you scared?
It happens occasionally. I'm not scared.
[Episode 3] - Mi-hyeon!
Mi-hyeon! Mi-hyeon!
What is it? Why are you here?
There's an attack by barbarians. It's dangerous here.
Barbarians?
This is one of their routes. We have to get away.
Hold on. I can't run anymore.
We need to hurry. We'll be safe at the government office.
Hurry.
Get them!
- After them! - Catch them!
You brats.
Mi-hyeon.
Halt!
Sir, the barbarians have withdrawn.
Assemble our men and survey the situation.
Yes, sir.
Jun. Are you inside, Jun?
Jun, Jun.
Jun.
Jun. Where are you...?
Sa-wol, have you seen Jun?
No, he's not inside?
I can't find him, and it's complete chaos outside.
Ma'am!
Any news on the barbarians?
They've retreated. His Lordship chased them away.
What brings you here?
Where is Master Jun?
I was just in the middle of looking for him.
What's wrong? Did you see him?
Well...
What is it? Where is he?
I can't say for certain.
But someone claims to have seen him being taken by barbarians.
What are you saying?
I didn't witness it myself, so it's not for certain.
It can't be true. He's not...
- Ma'am. - Ma'am!
- Ma'am. - Ma'am, Ma'am.
What is going on?
General! General!
Did you find out their escape route?
- Yes, sir. - Then assemble our soldiers.
We'll pursue them and save our people and Jun.
That means crossing the border. It's too dangerous, sir.
He's right, crossing the border would be a very reckless move.
Think about it objectively.
You want me to be objective when my young son might die?
Gather our men. Right now!
General, you must calm down.
Sir.
- Did you find out? - Yes.
What happened to Jun?
Barbarians have taken him.
It's a huge weight off my shoulders. Like a rotten tooth has fallen out.
Watch what you're saying.
Loathe the boy or not, some things are just not said.
You don't know what I went through.
How miserable I was because of that brat.
I always felt that Father cared more for him than me.
Like I was the concubine's son.
Why do you assume I don't understand?
I had many years of heartache because of his mother, the wench.
To be honest, I feel like dancing in circles right now.
But people are watching.
It won't do us any good to reveal our true feelings.
I understand.
Jun.
Jun...
What's going to happen? Are we going to die?
Why drag us here if they were gonna kill us?
I heard that they sell Koreans as slaves to another country.
- Slaves? - Dear heavens!
Dragged off to China to be a slave and live no better than a dog?
I'd rather die now a hundred times over.
Oh dear, oh no!
Oh no!
Don't worry, my father will save us.
Any news on my brother?
I don't think he's been moved to Euiju yet.
Our surprise attack was a failure. Aren't we out of options now?
Shut it!
If he's still in the area, it's too early to give up.
Get ready to sell the prisoners as slaves!
Yes, sir.
How many total?
Twelve males and eight females.
That's including five children.
Not a single girl that will get us a decent price.
Bring that boy here!
Sir.
Come out!
Now!
Jun, Jun.
It's okay.
Jun... Jun...
Jun...
You brat, you're that cocky little runt!
What a lucky coincidence.
I found a way to save our leader.
What's your idea?
We can use this boy here.
What do you mean?
Do you know who he is? He's General Heo Ryun's son.
If we suggest an exchange, they'll let your brother go.
Even a cold-hearted warrior like Heo wouldn't let his son die.
This is great.
- Send a message immediately. - Sir.
Your father's name saved you from a life of slavery.
Luck is on your side, kid.
Hey, kid.
Me?
What?
Brat, you say "yes, sir" when an adult speaks to you.
Do me a favor.
- No, thanks. - I'll reward you handsomely.
Here, for your trouble.
- Father. - Why are you here?
Some man told me to give this to the general.
Some man who?
I dunno.
Fool, what did I tell you about strangers, eh?
What is it?
None of your business. Run along home.
Sir, take a look at this.
What is it?
Where did you get this?
Some man told my son here to give it to the general.
Where is this man?
He headed towards the guardian tree.
Take some soldiers and capture this man at once.
Now!
Sir!
Your Lordship, this is Lee Sang-gae, the barbarian leader.
Well done. I will transport him to Pyongyang myself.
Well? Take him away.
Sir!
General!
You need to read this.
What is it?
Ma'am, Ma'am.
Looks like Master Jun will be saved.
What do you mean? How will he be saved?
The barbarians have offered him in exchange for their leader.
Master Jun will return home, safe and sound.
- Is this true? - Yes, ma'am.
I have no time to lose. I must go to His Lordship.
Jun.
What happened?
First, have some food.
Answer my question.
We'll be going home soon.
Really?
My father captured these guys' leader. They want to make a trade.
Just you?
No, everyone who was captured with us.
My father will make it happen. Just wait and see.
So dig in already.
Go on, eat.
I know you're hungry.
Are you letting us go?
No, your father rejected our offer to perform a trade.
He's forsaken you!
Take them away and sell them!
Yes, sir.
My father wouldn't do that. There must be a mistake!
Shut it, you brat!
Move!
Take the women away first.
- Drag them away. - Sir!
Move along.
Jun, Jun!
Mi-hyeon!
Jun! Jun!
Mi-hyeon! Mi-hyeon!
Mi-hyeon!
Hurry up!
Move along.
She's lost consciousness. What do we do?
We have no time to waste. Ditch her like the last one.
Yes, sir.
My Lordship, please save Jun!
Why have you forsaken him?
Though the law says he is lowly, isn't he of your flesh and blood?
Please save your son, My Lordship!
I will offer my life in exchange for Jun's.
Milord.
What are you doing? Stop that at once.
Milord, Milord.
Don't just stand there, take her away.
Ma'am, it's no use.
The Mayor has taken the barbarian prisoner away to Pyongyang.
Go home.
Milord, save my son's life.
If someone must die, kill me instead.
Are you deaf? I said, take her away.
Milord!
I swear I will capture him again if you allow this trade.
Please give me the chance to save the prisoners and my son.
I can't allow it.
My Lordship.
The Head General has already reported the capture to the Royal Court.
If we let go of this prisoner, what will that do to our reputations?
I understand your predicament, but don't be swayed by emotions.
Give up.
My Lordship!
Ditched his kid for a promotion. What a deadbeat father.
Watch what you say. My father is not that kind of man.
Then why did he leave you to die?
Isn't it obvious?
If you were his legitimate son, this would've never happened.
It's because you're a concubine's son.
That's how it is, kid!
What does it matter if your father is a noble?
You're still just one of us, and nothing but excess baggage.
Understand?
We're taking you to a slave market in China.
Any attempts to run away, and we won't hesitate to kill you.
- Take them away. - Sir.
- Let's go. - Sir.
We're attacking their hideout. Assemble our men.
You'll cross the border? Sir, that's a reckless decision.
This is an order. Gather our soldiers.
General.
I said, it's an order!
Oppose me one more time, and I'll have your head.
Catch him!
Mi-hyeon!
Mi-hyeon. Mi-hyeon.
Halt!
Jun!
Jun.
You're unharmed.
Thank heavens you're safe.
I finally understand my place in life.
Forgive me for the inconvenience, My Lordship.
Jun.
Milord, no more.
Pay no more heed of me.
Jun.
Jun. Jun!
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Jun. Heo Jun.
He's known as Mad Dog in these parts.
How dare you...!
- You a eunuch? - Watch your mouth, wench!
Jun! What are you doing?
Stay out of it!
Please, spare some time. The patient is gravely ill.
- You ingrate! - Why do you live like this?
What about my position?
What can I possibly do?
What choice do I have?