Hong Gil-Dong
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Episode 7
Amazing!
Now, now... This medicine here,
is the famous Chunmyungdan. It can double your life span!
Just one yang, and you can live twice as long!
- Just one yang! - One yang for twice your life span!
Children, go away!
It's here! Chunmyungdan is here!
- Chunmyungdan for twice the life span! - Only one yang!
You can stop now.
It's no good.
We cracked five slabs, but only sold half of our medicine.
You know, business is no good here. Shall we go back to China?
Why?!
Do you want to follow Gil Dong there?
No, I just... Business here isn't good and all...!
Yi Nok, you like Gil Dong, don't you?
Tell your grandfather the truth. Do you, or don't you?
I... I just...
Does that mean you like him or you don't?
I like him!
Now I'm embarrassed!
Yi Nok, I'm a little worried.
Gil Dong is in a dangerous situation now. And you never know what's in store for him.
No! He said that once everything is settled, he'll come back to see me!
He promised me!
What is that sound?
Get him!
Get on!
- What's going on? - Are we being attacked?
Listen! There has been an explosion at the palace!
Someone brought explosives into the palace and blew up the new Royal Villa!
All the scholars taking the Civil Examinations had to stop!
Are we in a war?
My money! Oh, my money!
- Is the examination going to continue? - There has been an explosion! Of course not!
I spent so much to cheat on this exam!
I couldn't even answer half the exam! I'm not upset at all!
You look like you're pleased about the explosion.
It was him...! I'm sure it was Chang Hui!
The king recognized me.
I was right in front of him.
How could we have failed like this?
The forces have returned to Mt. Geom without being seen.
The men and the weapons inside the palace have left safely.
You should hide yourself at Mt. Geom for the time being.
I will take care of Yongmun.
There is someone else you must take care of.
Hong Gil Dong. We failed because of him.
He was in the examination hall waiting for the explosives to come into the palace.
What did the Yongmun want to do with explosives in the palace?
Do you think they were planning on blowing up the palace?
Blowing up the palace, that's...
A coup. They were planning a coup.
A coup?
There was an explosion, but there was no attack.
- I have my suspicions. - About what?
I can't tell you yet.
Minister! I am the core of all power!
It is His Majesty's orders.
His Majesty's orders...?
First, we must confirm the identities of all the scholars in the examination hall today.
- No! I have done nothing wrong! - Come with me!
- Take him away. - Why are you doing this? I've done nothing!
I am the second son of the Minister of War, Hwang Tae Ho.
And you're nineteen years old?
- He's suspicious! - I am his surrogate exam taker!
He is my manservant who came to reserve my seat.
This is the man who came to compose my essays.
And he's my calligrapher! We're just here to take the exam.
We did not do anything else!
Your son was caught too?
Why did there have to be an explosion on the day of the Civil Examinations!
But him... His son, son-in-law and nephew all got caught!
I guess I'm the most fortunate here for not having a son!
You shouldn't feel so comfortable. I'm sure you took bribes to help pass someone.
What are you saying?
In any case, we should focus on the explosion.
If we are to find the culprit, we have to investigate the Royal Villa!
I will think of something!
- Then we'll leave it in your hands! - Cheating on the exam is not a big deal!
We can't be ruined because of this!
The trespasser was next to the cart that brought in the timber.
The explosives were in that cart as well.
Where was the timber from?
There were many suppliers to the construction. I'm not sure.
Investigate all the suppliers to the construction site!
Yes, Minister!
Minister of the Interior, Hong Seo Hyun
is causing a stir in government by treating it as a coup attempt.
He must be afraid that this incident was caused
by the men who took the Sa Yin Sword. But we have left no evidence behind.
He will find nothing even if he tries.
All he will accomplish is the unveiling of all the bribery connected with the examinations.
I heard that they are investigating the suppliers of construction materials.
What will you do if they find that the explosives came from Yongmun's cart?
Do you know who it was that blew up the explosives in our cart?
It was Hong Gil Dong, the Interior Minister's illegitimate son.
His illegitimate son...?
Let him continue for now.
In the end, he will have to execute his own son.
I have to meet the Minister.
Are you crazy? You blew up the palace! They'll behead you!
They won't just behead you. They'll flay you alive!
Don't get involved. If it really was a coup, the government will find the culprit.
I'm certain they've already escaped.
If I don't do anything, I will be blamed for killing Teuk Jae's gang as well as blowing up the palace.
I have to meet the Minister and tell him the truth.
Don't you think they're foolish? They are being held because of their cheating!
Look at me!
I'm free because I have nothing to feel guilty about!
Yes, My Lord. You're really great.
Now that the Civil Examinations are over, now I can focus on my wedding to Miss Eun Hye.
If I'm his son-in-law, the Councilor will take care of my job anyway!
Yes, you must be so happy.
I'm going to see Miss Eun Hye.
You... drunk...
My money! That guy...! Go get my money!
Hurry! Run faster, Pyo!
Pyo! It's not him, it's him!
Hey, you little pickpocket! Come here!
You...! Stop right there!
I got his brother's attention like he wanted. But should he see his father?
He might die!
- Th... thief? - Doe Eyes!
I have an urgent message for the Minister.
Fa... Father is busy investigating the incident at the palace.
In that case, you can deliver the message for me.
You know that the theft wasn't done by me!
So... have you been following me all the time so that you could proclaim your innocence?
I have been looking for the men who killed Teuk Jae's gang.
- And then I... - Father knows everything.
He already knows that you didn't do it.
So all this is no use.
He knows I hired Teuk Jae's gang to get money for the exam.
He knows that I planned to frame you for everything.
He... he knows?
That's right. He knew everything but covered it up anyway.
He covered it up for me!
And you...! He said he couldn't do anything about you.
Because I'm his son! And you're nothing to him.
I...
I'm...
Father doesn't care if you're guilty or innocent.
He has abandoned you.
He doesn't care...?
- He has abandoned me...? - That's right.
So stop this nonsense and leave me alone.
Get out of my sight!
Blood!
What's this? Why are you here?
I just...
I told you not to look for me. You never listen to me.
You should have kicked his ass! Why did you let him go?
Don't know. Perhaps it's because I'm his slave.
Even mean dogs don't bite their owners.
Don't talk about yourself that way, Gil Dong!
Then...
Am I really nothing?
Gil Dong! Don't laugh like that.
It'll hurt more if you laugh. So don't laugh like that.
I won't let anyone else see. I won't look either!
So Gil Dong... Cry.
It's alright to cry, Gil Dong.
- Is Madam safe? - Yes, she is not yet under suspicion.
- Have you found Hong Gil Dong's whereabouts? - Not yet.
But Madam Noh has asked you to not worry as she has a plan.
The king knows who I am.
He will do whatever it takes to find me and the Sa Yin Sword.
If there is any danger, tell her to abandon Yongmun and retreat to Mt. Geom.
Yes, Your Highness.
The prince is alive! He wants to slit my throat with the Sa Yin Sword!
I saw him with my own eyes! I'm going to find him myself!
Your Majesty, compose yourself! No one must know the prince is still alive!
If the prince returns, he will try to remove me from the throne!
Your Majesty, please have faith in me!
You are the only one I can trust, Interior Minister!
You must never abandon me!
Something's wrong, something's wrong!
I have to be calm in order to meditate.
But what is this apprehension that rises over me?
It's... that!
They are devouring my entire winter supply of food!
Amitabha!
How shameless! Do they think the temple is a restaurant?
Where... did you find that?
- It was in the kitchen. - Oh, the kitchen?
Shall I peel one for you too? This sweet potato is quite sweet!
Amitabha...!
The rice is not enough. Should I steam some potatoes?
- Sounds great! - Hurry!
Master! Can we steam some potatoes?
Amitabha...
- Steam some sweet potatoes too! - Alright.
Stuff your own self, please.
If you're finished eating, then go on your way.
When it's winter, we'll leave Hanyang with our gangs.
Until then, this is a good place for us to hide.
- And the food is good here. - Yes, we can atone for our sins here too.
In any case, we've ruined Yongmun's plans, so we've avenged the chief a little.
Thanks, Hong Gil Dong.
Are you in our gang now?
- I'm leaving this place. - You're just going to let Yongmun be?
It's no longer my business. I don't care.
- I'm nothing anyway. - I'll steam the potatoes for you quickly!
Doe Eyes asked me why we were together. I didn't tell her.
Is she oblivious about Yongmun?
Don't tell her anything. She'll go attack Yongmun if she knows.
I'll be better off if she doesn't know.
You don't want her to know so that she won't be in danger.
- He's not denying it. - Mal Nyeo, why don't you get Doe Eyes drunk?
Let's have some fun tonight.
Yi Nok!
Is there enough firewood? I need to take a bath.
You seem clean. Why do you need a bath?
You don't even smell.
I owe Hong Gil Dong something, and I thought tonight might be the night.
Why do you need a bath if you owe him something?
What else would a man and woman do at night after taking a bath?
Where's the firewood?
There's no firewood! This is it!
And besides, don't do anything after your bath!
Then shall I ask him to drink with me?
- The night is long and cold. - Wait!
Drink with me! I'll drink with you!
I love you... Do you know what that means?
What language is that?
When I was in China, I saw this white man.
This white man grabbed a woman like this,
and said "I love you".
I think it means something really nice.
Really? Do you think it means he liked her?
It wasn't like he just liked her!
I really like potatoes, you know. But it's not "I love you" to this potato.
It's a lot, a lot nicer than liking someone.
I think that's what "I love you" means.
- I think I understand now. - But you know...?
I...
I think I "I love you" Gil Dong.
Oh dear. Gil Dong's leaving for China soon.
I told him not to go.
But he said he's going anyway.
Then go with him.
I can't go with him unless he asks me to!
You know, you'll regret it if he just leaves. At least go and tell him.
Drink.
What?
Well, I... I... I love you!
What?
That... that shouldn't have come out first!
What's she saying?
I mean, you're leaving for China.
So... so I...
Did you drink?
- Can you tell? - You smell like alcohol.
I can't even say anything because it's too bright outside!
How embarrassing.
But I drank already! Why am I still embarrassed?
It's dark now, so you should be less embarrassed.
This is great!
What are you making anyway? You're going hunting again?
Yeah. You want to go with me?
Yes, I want to go with you!
Even if I have to catch two tigers?
I still want to go with you!
Then let's catch them and go to China together.
What?
Come with me to China.
You should get permission from your grandfather.
No, no! I've already told him.
And Gil Dong, we don't need to catch tigers. I have enough money already!
You would have been so upset if I hadn't asked you to go with me.
How embarrassing...
Gil... Gil Dong...
I love you.
What's that?
I'll tell you when we get to China.
I'm glad you said yes.
Have you found out anything about the trespasser who came in with the explosives?
We are drawing a sketch of him, but no one remembers him clearly.
Your Excellency, one of the suppliers wishes to speak with you privately.
When the explosions happened at the Royal Villa, some of my men were present.
One of them recognized the trespasser who brought in the explosives.
Who was it?
I heard your house was robbed a few days ago.
I also heard he killed many people and escaped.
What has that to do with this?
This is the man who came into the palace and set off the explosions.
Hong Gil Dong.
I hear he is your illegitimate son.
The one who set off the explosions at the palace was Hong Gil Dong!
Why would he do such a thing?
They have been taxing the people to build the Royal Villa,
as well as dragging off all the young men to use as construction workers!
He could no longer sit and watch this happen!
The king shall cease construction and ease the suffering of his people!
That's not it! Hong Gil Dong is a bastard.
Maybe he did it to vent his bitterness at not being acknowledged as son and brother?
Cease all bias against blood lines and allow equality amongst all!
We didn't know that Gil Dong was so great! We used to treat him like a pariah!
That's right! We were so heartless towards Gil Dong!
Come to think of it, Gil Dong was always a bit extraordinary.
That's right! His fighting skills were always remarkable!
- Yes! He was unique! - Absolutely one of a kind!
Does this mean Gil Dong is being held responsible for everything?
What will he do now?
I don't know what will happen to me and Gil Dong when we go to China.
So I wanted to bow to you... ...Mother.
Since we're going far away, I'm not sure when we'll return.
I'll take some of the soil here so that Gil Dong can look at it.
...Mother.
Oh, and I promise I'll always be by his side.
You became a murderer while trying to avoid becoming a thief.
And now you're become a traitor while trying to avoid being a murderer.
Your only choice now is to run away.
I'm being accused of more crimes because I tried to avoid the smaller ones.
But what will you do if others
are accused of these crimes because you disappeared?
Why should I care? I'm not involved with this anyway.
Who cares if there was a coup attempt?
What about your father? He will be in trouble because of your involvement.
Can you abandon your father just because he abandoned you?
Other innocent people may get hurt. If so...
Can you live with the guilt?
Interior Minister! Tell me what is going on.
Your Majesty, it wasn't him.
I blamed it on him because I did not want to reveal the existence of the Sa Yin Sword.
He must gotten involved in this while trying to chase those who stole the sword.
Are you trying to defend a traitor?
Your Majesty! I am certain he will come to speak to me.
Then we will find out who is behind the coup attempt! Please have faith in me!
I want to trust you too.
You killed your best friend and the queen for me. You would never betray me.
This time, kill your son and show me your loyalty.
Does that mean that Minister Hong's illegitimate son will be executed?
He was wanted for theft and murder anyway, so I suppose so.
But he didn't do those things.
How do you know that?
I... I heard he wouldn't have done such a thing.
Well, that boy was considered a genius when he was young.
But it is dangerous when a low-born peasant is gifted.
The Minister went through a lot of trouble to hold his talent back.
But look at the result.
But there could have been another reason. Father, can you do something?
Why me? I am rethinking your marriage as it is.
- Father... - Eun Hye!
Why are you so concerned about that family?
Did you... like the son of the Hong family?
Well, she did like him.
Even if you liked him, forget it. I must protect our family's status.
Father doesn't care if you're guilty or innocent.
He has abandoned you.
Can you abandon your father even though he abandoned you?
Gil Dong!
Why are you wearing those at night?
I... I'm still a bit embarrassed.
Gil Dong! Here...
What's this?
It's a rag.
That's not a rag! It's a pouch!
Look at the stitching on it! It's a flower.
What's in it?
That's the soil on your mother's grave.
We don't know when we'll return, so you can look at that when you miss her.
I made that pouch myself. It's a bit slipshod, isn't it?
But if the seams burst, I'll sew it again for you.
Let's go.
It's so dark I can't see.
Stupid girl.
I thought you're not embarrassed when you're wearing that.
I'm not embarrassed...!
This is great!
- I have to go to Dosung tomorrow. - Let's go together!
Just stay here.
But if I don't return, don't come looking for me.
I have other things to do tomorrow too!
That's good.
Gil Dong, there are so many things you must let go of...!
This is a trace of His Majesty's inscription on the sword.
Give this to His Majesty before his Ministers, saying that it was found in the examination hall.
If this is made public, the government will be in chaos.
The king's most feared secret will be made public.
An insane king will become even more insane.
Even though we failed this time, we must gain something, don't we?
Are... are you sure this was found in the examination hall?
Yes, Your Majesty, it was passed in as an answer before the explosions went off.
That... that boy...! It was him!
Your Majesty...!
Everyone may leave except for the Interior Minister!
Your Majesty, there is an urgent message from the Police Bureau!
Someone has been passing these out on the streets!
"I give the crown to my second son. Protect him and guard him against all enemies."
- What does that mean? - Second son? Isn't that the dead prince?
- Didn't he die in that fire long ago? - The king wanted him to be king?
- That must be it! - Move aside! Move aside!
If anyone sees this paper, bring it to the Police Bureau.
And alert the Police Bureau when you see anyone distributing them!
Is this... the reason why Yongmun is trying to attempt a coup?
Is this related to this coup attempt you mentioned?
Is this related to the late prince?
Torture all those who were in the examination hall!
Until you catch Hong Gil Dong and the culprits,
no one can be released without my permission!
- Drag all of these men to the Tribunal! - Yes, Sir!
Take these traitors to the Tribunal!
I am innocent!
Do not stop the torture until they confess to their crimes and reveal the mastermind!
Yes, Your Majesty!
- Torture them until they confess! - Yes, Sir!
Whoever speaks in their defense will be treated as their accomplice!
The king is finally showing signs of obvious insanity.
The men imprisoned in the Tribunal will have to be scapegoats of this incident.
The people's anger towards the king will increase.
And they will look for the prince that was mentioned in the inscription.
Does the prince know what is happening here?
There is always sacrifice in great matters.
His Highness will understand that we have no choice.
- I should return to Yongmun. - It is still dangerous.
It would be safer for you to remain here until Hong Gil Dong has been arrested.
Then go and find out what is happening.
I feel like something is wrong.
If the sons of the Ministers are tortured,
how will you handle the outcry?
There has been murmurings that the sword trace is the same of the late king's.
If this continues, His Majesty will be in danger.
Let's stop this while we can, Minister.
Let's close this incident as a small brawl.
Please let us go...!
We have gotten signatures stating that Hong Gil Dong and the workers were responsible.
Finish them off so that their mouths are silenced.
Get the same confession from everyone else.
Free all the noblemen.
You... you dare hit me!
You fool! You better watch your back!
- How dare they imprison me? - I heard it was a worker's brawl!
- We suffered because of those unworthy lowborn! - Let's go!
They accused all the construction workers as traitors?
Yes, they are being executed tonight.
Let me go! I have done nothing wrong!
But what will you do if others are accused of these crimes because you disappeared?
Move aside! The Interior Minister is passing through!
Move aside!
They are headed towards the execution site.
Yes, Your Excellency!
Let's go.
The Interior Minister is passing through! Move aside!
The Interior Minister has accused innocent men of treason!
How can they do that to hardworking men!
The executions will be never-ending!
They plan on killing all the workers from the construction site!
Tell your chief that Hong Gil Dong is here.
He has come here knowing he could die. Let him enter.
If you want to confess, you should have gone to the Police Bureau.
Why did you come here?
Innocent men are going to die.
The man who accused them of treason is your master, the Interior Minister.
But that's what you wanted!
Is this all because of this?
Tell me exactly what this is.
I have to know what I'm being framed and executed for.
Go and ask your master.
If I go without knowing anything, those men and I will all die.
That's exactly what I want.
I want you, the workers, and your father to all die.
Let's end this with my death.
How can we end this? You know how, right?
You cannot do this! He is the son of the Interior Minister!
We cannot endanger your life for the sake of a few men!
Madam Noh. I mean, Attendant Noh.
If they all lose their lives, I will lose more.
This sword may save their lives.
This is business between and I.
But if you try to reveal us,
I have no choice but to use more lives as a shield.
Give them the sword, save their lives, and...
...you must die.
His father abandoned him. So why does he want to see him again?
But he's still his father. He must still trust him.
His father made him a thief so that his son could be protected.
Why would he let him go for treason?
What are you talking about?
Gil Dong is being accused of treason?
Your Excellency.
I waited for you to come.
I have the Sa Yin Sword.
I did it by myself, so please free the innocent men.
That cannot be! You couldn't have done this!
Who is it? Who gave you the sword?
It was all me.
I will give you the sword if you accept that I did everything.
Where is the sword?
If you free everyone, I will tell you where the sword and I are both at.
You can come for me then.
You will have to catch me yourself so that you don't have any trouble.
Tell me who is behind this!
If you continue your executions after I am dead,
they will reveal the truth behind the sword.
Who are they? Gil Dong, why are you doing this?
Who are they? Tell me! You're my son!
I order you as your father! Speak, my son!
I...
I am no longer your son.
I will not speak. So please do not keep me alive.
I will catch him myself.
I will find the Sa Yin Sword, but you must stop the executions!
Father!
We have found Hong Gil Dong's whereabouts! Prepare the men!
Yes, Sir!
Do not catch him alive.
Once you find the sword...
Kill him.
Is this... is this it for me?
Stupid girl.
What am I going to do about you?
That's the way to our stream!
This isn't a bad place to die.
Gil Dong!
- Why are you here? - Soldiers are coming! Run!
I told you not to look for me!
We have no time! They're coming! I'll try to stop them, so run!
You!
You're going to die in my place?
Why would I die? I'm fast!
Faster than you and faster than an arrow!
So hurry and run!
How can you be faster than an arrow?
Stupid girl.
Heo Yi Nok! I'm sorry I can't go with you.
That's him! Get him!
I have to go further away from here!
Gil Dong! Gil Dong!
I'm coming with you!
Gil Dong! I want to go with you!
Gil Dong!
- Gil Dong! - Gil Dong is dead!
No, he's not!
We found the Sa Yin Sword, but the prince is still alive.
Young Master!
You want me to find the place where Hong Gil Dong died?
Gil Dong!
Gil Dong is dead.