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After a civil war with Grand Duke Shin, JeongGyeonBi finally regains GooYa under her control.
SooRo tries to resist Grand Duke Shin, but has to act as his son due to his mother, who is taken a hostage.
Episode 16
Don't worry. As promised, I won't touch one hair on SooRo.
What?
You're amazing, Grand Duke.
How did you think of such a plan like that?
SooRo will now be on our side.
Wait, wait, what happens afterward?
Then, you'd be the father of SooRo.
That's right.
I would have a son who was born with prophecy.
If this rumor was to spread, then JeongGyeonBi, no...
that bastard Tal Hae would freak out, wouldn't he?
Looks like you know one, but don't know the other.
What do you mean, sir?
That he is the iron master worthy of Head Swwordsmith IlSeo, did you forget that?
Hooray! Hooray!
Hooray for Grand Duke!
Stop it.
I guess I'll be the one in charge of the forge, won't I?
Of course, SooRo is young, so I should give him a title as the vice master.
Hooray!!!
You've made a wise decision.
This is great!
What's wrong?
I would like to visit the grave of the previous Swordmaster.
Alright.
Chief Yeom, you look awfully happy today.
Is that so?
Don't just smile, and tell me.
It's such a top secret...!
I guess you can't trust me.
Why is my Yeon BanSoo like this?
Come on...
I tell you everything I know,
but you don't trust me. Would you feel good about it?
Well... it's just this IS the top secret...!
All right then.
I must've judged you wrong from the beginning.
Yeon BanSoo, your peeved look is so adorable,
I trust you, so I'll whisper it to you.
Is that true, aunt?
Look like they will hook in SooRo because of the Forge.
So, Grand Duke Shin is basically using SooRo.
Would he return, knowing that?
Grand Duke is taking hostage of SooRo's mother, so he would have no choice.
Are you by any chance happy about his return?
If the forge was to be back to normal, we would have no advantage from it.
Who's that?
That's the former forge master's wife.
I heard that she fell in love with Grand Duke...
Look at her showing off, not knowing how shameful it is.
Honey... what should I do now?
Can you forgive me?
I have no desire to live now.
I only want to be with you as soon as possible.
Stop it!
Let it go!
Why are you doing this, ma'am?
Let go... let go!
Step aside!
This way.
Move!
What were you doing, calling yourselves guards?
And you call yourselves Grand Duke's soldier?
What happened to those who went to get doctors?
What happened to them!
You... didn't hear the rumor?
Don't be so worried.
There is no communication because he's safe.
Why didn't you follow Forge Master and his wife?
Why are you here?
You're not coming, what's the point if I go there alone?
Aigoo, I'm more worried about you.
What's wrong with your face?
Such precious son of yours will undo you, I say.
I, who expected him to do well blindly
I'm the sinner for the neglect.
I should've told him to be careful before.
I should've told him...
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Please stand up. Grand Duke is waiting for you.
What's the meaning of this?
Aigoo, aigoo, what are you going to do with her?
You bastards!
What do you think you're doing!
How is she?
Is she okay?
Yes. Luckily, the wounds aren't deep.
She's under great stress, please let her rest.
Alright.
Wasn't there any communication between you and your son?
You may go now.
You're... YoDoGwan's son, aren't you?
I'm impressed by your intention of avenging your father.
What? You let go of that bastard like that?
You should have immediately executed him!
I was impressed by his loyalty toward his dad, so I let him live.
However, there is a need for you to discipline the Nine Ministers' sons.
Of course, that is out of the question.
There are other intentions.
If you talk about other intentions...?
Isn't there need... for our SooRo...
to experience that?
Dear SooRo, how are you doing these days?
Since that day, I get anxious for you.
NeukDo
When you were gone, i was living well, thanks to Grand Duke.
I was impressed by his hospitality that
I decided to marry him.
For sure, he would become a good father.
During the marriage, I want you to come.
I'll wait.
What's wrong?
Is it... your mother again?
It is surely a bait just to pull you off.
Even if it is, I must go.
It's too dangerous.
Think about my dead father.
You'd go there knowing that?
You experienced it last time.
ShinGuiGwan is a reckless guy.
Wait.
Looks like that ShinGuiGwan needs you desperately.
I think so too.
It's probably because of the forge.
If that's so, then check it with your own eyes.
Halt!
Lady CheonGoon and master CheonGoon, we bow to you!.
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Are you ready?
Yes, master Cheongoon!
Cheongoon's army, all stand up and hear me!
There can be no one blocking our way.
I will now lead you!
Follow me!!
Grand Duke!
We have a problem.
What's wrong?
Over night, Cheongoon's army has escaped.
What did you say?
Grand Duke!
We have a problem!
What is it now?
Outside of Nine Nation,
What is it, your mouth is stuck or something? Speak clearly!
JeongGyeonBi has returned.
What?
JeongGyeonBi and Cheongoon's army are advancing toward Nine Nations.
There are a lot of escapees, our armies are complaining.
Even in numbers we are no match, please consider retreat.
I'll take my wife, so I'll see you at the ShinGuiCheon.
Lady CheonGoon, ShinGuiGan's armies are all retreating!
What!
We cannot let them escape.
Let's go!
We need to stop here.
What are you talking about?
We should be chasing after them!
There are still soldiers under control in Nine Nations.
We must take over Nine Nations first!
Forge master, we've finally retrieved it!
I'll try to get it under control as soon as possible.
Welcome, Lady Cheongoon.
How have you all been?
You must have been suffering.
We were spared worthless life, not being able to serve you.
Please forgive us.
No.
It was my fault for I could not take care of you.
Since the forge master is back, we shall all work together
and raise the forge again!
Yes ma'am!
Chief!
Yeon BanSoo!
Where are you going?
Where were you!
I was looking for you for a while! Just get on the wagon for now!
Chief Yeom, where are we going?
For now, let's go to ShinGuiCheon for safety.
Wait...
Are you carrying all these?
At this rate, you'll really get caught.
Ch...Che...Cheongoon's army is coming this way!
Look, I will come back when things are under control. Wait here!
Wait for me!
I knew this would happen.
Cheongoon, we have returned.
Since Cheongoon isn't here, it feels so empty.
People of the Nine Nations must've been shocked!
Go ahead and comfort them.
Yes, mother.
ShinGuiGwan has been acting so violent these days, he has been backstabbed for doing that.
Lady Cheongoon has returned, I wonder if we can relax a little.
Aigoo, isn't that Tal Hae?
TalHae!
Mother!
TalHae, what happened? Where have you been?
I brought Lady Cheongoon.
What?
You brought Lady Cheongoon?
There was a certain reason for it.
Weren't you on ShinGuiGwan's side?
Why are you talking like that?
Where are such things as sides for me?
I do things that are right for the sake of Nine Nations.
So... you're doing good?
Do you expect ShinGuiGwan to let it go like this?
Don't worry.
Lady Cheongoon has Nine Nations, so he should be weaker than before.
Whatever it is, I'm so glad you returned safely.
I was worried if something went wrong.
Hey, master, isn't something strange?
Indeed.
Wait.
Isn't that Cheongoon army's uniform?
You're right.
Something must've happened.
Mother.
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Geez... I thought things were calm, but it looks like GooYa Nation is split in half now.
Since Lady Cheongoon and ShinGuiGwan are now fighting,
I'm worried about TalHae.
Oh my, oh my, master SooRo!
Who is this? Aren't you SooRo?
DeukSeon too!
How have you been?
What's going on now?
Mother...
What about mother?
Aigoo... umm...
Umm... ShinGuiGwan has taken Swordmaster's wife...
Yes, I know that much.
You knew?
How?
I heard about it.
Master, don't be too shocked.
And don't blame your mother.
Where is mother now?
She's probably in ShinGuiCheon.
Welcome.
You have returned.
You must've been under a lot of hardships.
Under ShinGuiGwan's dictatorship, you must've been suffering more.
Now, you can relax.
The reason... you privately called me...?
There is something I need you to do for me.
Please, speak.
Isn't my son supposed to be on the throne?
Yes?
Why are you so surprised?
It is late, but you should have expected it.
What's wrong?
It's nothing. It's just... unexpected.
Please be careful with the preparations.
Yes...
ShinGuicheon, ShinGuiGwan's house.
What's wrong?
At HaeBanchon, it looks like SooRo has appeared.
Is that so?
I, the Grand Duke, now have a new family member, but unfortunately my stomach doesn't feel good.
Bring him with respect.
Is that clear?
Yes, sir!
Did you hear, honey?
All is up to you.
Please think before you act.
Get off the horse!
He is waiting.
You wait here.
Welcome... my son.
How have you been?
Hon, why aren't you responding to SooRo's greeting?
Isn't he waiting?
Alright, let's go in!
Why are you looking like this?
It must be so sudden.
While you were gone,
we have been in a relationship as a husband and wife.
I believe that since you're a good son, I'm sure you'll understand.
Hon, our son looks a bit surprised.
Why don't you explain it to him?
It happened just as Grand Duke said.
I hope you take him as your new father.
Mother!
What's happening?
This does not make sense!
What did you...
Hold on, I know how confused you are at the moment.
You should calm down a little, so we can tell you what happened.
What is ShinGuiGwan doing?
It looks like he's planning a long war in the ShinGuiChon.
Shouldn't we get rid of that place?
Although they retreated, you should know their armies are overwhelming.
You're saying that we can't predict when they're going to retaliate.
That doesn't mean they have enough soldiers to invade us.
This is...!
As regrettable as it is,
don't let any iron ore reach his hands, under strict orders.
Forge master.
Who are you?
What?
You can't be saying that because you don't know me.
I take it as a joke.
What brings you here?
Is it so strange that the new Forge supervisor has come to visit?
Dogs or cows, everyone is a supervisor...
A dog, a cow, everyone is a supervisor...!
A mere gangster...!
Master supervisor,
Oh, wecome, master CheonGoon.
There's a strange rumor.
Pardon?
A strange rumor...?
It seems like SooRo has returned.
SooRo?
What the heck did you do to Mother?
"What the heck...?"
I will tell you only because you have grown old enough to understand,
the truth is, both your mother and I have had a long years being alone.
Do not insult my mother.
My mother is not like that.
Even between the closest mother-son relationship, there are somethings that cannot be talked about.
You tried to kill me and now you will take me on as a son,
are you tell me to believe you?
I never tried to kill you,
and even if I had done so, it was then.
The situation changes people.
Don't excuse yourself in such a way.
It's not like I don't know what you are feeling like
but when the time passes a little, you will know my true intentions.
SooRo, you must become a strength to me.
As you can see, that wench JeongGyeonBi has us ousted like this.
I need your help desperately.
Don't utter a such impossibility!
In this world, there are no one who I can trust.
I couldn't have possibility known that TalHae would strike me on the back.
The only person I can trust is you.
Quit uttering nonsense.
I don't want to push you.
Take time to think about it, won't you?
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I saw your face at the time.
When I came to escort Swordsmith IlSeo, why were you there?
What are you talking about?
Tell the truth.
Why are you like this?
What are we to do about this?
Why did you try to kidnap Swordsmith IlSeo?
What is your identity?
Are you not AhHyo that I used to know?
If so,
when you rescued me from HeukPyo that first time
was all a plan, then?
AhHyo,
I won't ask you what trouble you are in.
But right deep in my heart,
the AhHyo who I have seen first is here.
It will be so in the future, too.
Um...
I'm sorry.
Master CheonGoon is suspicious?
What are we to do about this?
If this were to reach JeongGyeonBi's ears...!
That won't happen.
Why do you believe that?
He sincerely cared for me.
He won't make it difficult for me.
That's true, master CheonGoon did treat you differently.
Don't you fall in to unnecessary emotional pit.
You have committed a major mistake.
I do know it.
Because it's a man's heart, you are saved by it.
Also such can be swayed by many minute reasons,
for a while, pay attention to master CheonGoon.
Yes.
Ah, also, by now SooRo must be suffering considerably,
so don't lose this opportunity to completely possess his heart.
Isn't that what you always wanted?
Whatever SooRo decides to do, make him think about you foremost,
understand?
What's bothering you so much?
Is it something I shouldn't know about?
Master SooRo!
AhHyo...
Is Mother alright?
She is fine.
Really?
Everyone was worried that she would be subjected to torturing by ShinGuiGan.
That's that.
How have you been?
Have you come back for good?
I don't want to be separated anymore.
We should do that anyway, right?
Really?
You're really back?
Are you that happy?
Of course!
Are you joking?
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Cheer up!
Aren't you... AhHyo?
Let's go.
That kid AhHyo...
For some reason...
Isn't something fishy about her?
When we went to get the forge master, I thought I might've seen her.
I thought about it after what you said,
but I don't think that's the case.
Is that so?
I lost all my wealth, and escaped the Nine Nations with luck.
Grand Duke, shouldn't we retrieve our wealth?
Of course, don't you have any good idea?
I just feel so empty.
I, of course, am counting on you!
GiTae,
Yes sir.
They took IlSeo back, so they should be busy fixing up the forge.
But, what's the point if they only fix it?
If the ore supply was to be cut off...
Brilliant!
Of course it is Grand Duke!
Block all roads connected to Nine Nations.
Those guys are rats in a jar.
It seems as if victory is within our grasp.
To us... we have that SooRo... ah...
We have your son here.
Shouldn't we be building our own forge here?
Now you know?
GiTae,
Yes sir.
That bastard TalHae...
he is moving freely in the streets within the city border,
what do you think about that?
There shall not be one mistake.
If it wasn't for that little rat, my wealth would have been safe.
SooRo.
Why aren't you sleeping?
I don't feel comfortable sleeping today.
I need to move somewhere.
I'll escort you.
Sleep comfortably.
I'll guard here overnight.
ShinGuiGwan or SooRo, if you're gonna come, then come now.
Don't make me wait.
Master.
Where are you going?
I need to go somewhere
It's dangerous out. I'll go with you.
How did ShinGuiGwan threaten you, mother?
Did he say he'll kill me?
You should have been patient until the end.
You should have trusted me.
Or instead...
Instead...
Was I supposed to be dead then?
Mother!
ShinGuiGwan...
did not threaten me.
He... treated me with hospitality.
So from now on, you shouldn't be worrying about this anymore.
Don't you know...
you shouldn't forget that important destiny you were born with.
Get up, mother.
Get up!
I can't stand you living like this!
I won't leave
Mother!
Don't you know who ShinGuiGwan is!
If we attempt to escape, we both die from ShinGuiGwan.
Can't you even think of that?
But I can't just leave you like this.
Mother, let's go together!
Please!!!
What kind of mother...
would trade her son's life to live?
You live..
Go now.
Only if you succeed,
that's the only way to avenge for the torture I've been through.
Mother... mother!
If you understand, then leave now!
Mother!
Go now!
Mother!
I told you to go!
Mother!
You must go!
Mother...!
Leave now!
Hon, you don't look too good.
Did something happen?
It's nothing.
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