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[This is a fictional drama based on historical facts.]
[Events depicted might differ from actual events.]
How did it go?
The 5-year chase wasn't fruitless after all.
I found where the 6 assassins stayed in Goryeo 5 years ago.
Where is that?
Seokyungpa, Kim Jong Sik's house.
So it was Seokyungpa.
In 4 days, he will meet with a merchant
to discuss salt trades after the Buddhist ceremony.
This is what we've been waiting for.
We will go after Kim Jong Sik
on the day of the Buddhist ceremony.
[Byuklan island]
Thank you, Gyeong.
Hey, talk with that mouth of yours!
These were ordered by the royal family
so you have to be careful with them.
Please tell my brother that
he needs to take extra care for this Buddhist temple.
What is the occasion that it's so hectic?
They're putting a dot on the Buddha.
Miss, it's too cold.
We need to close the doors to the carriage.
There are no doors.
Then wrap your clothes around tightly.
I'm fine.
I'll take the side road.
Your highness!
It is you.
Why are you freaking out again?
Why did I come here?
Right, you have to go home today.
Madam told me to bring you home today.
Why is she bothering me to come again?
Your highness!
[Shine or Go Crazy]
[Episode 3]
Yool!
Hey, hey, hey!
Is this all you ordered for the royal family?
What's all this doing here?
[Shin Yool]
Since it's the first trade with the royal family, I ordered a lot.
We need to show them we've got everything.
And the King will attend the Buddhist ceremony.
[Yang Gyu Dal]
The King will?
Four days is not enough to get everything prepared.
You should've told me earlier.
You did well.
Look at the pretty colors.
What again?
- I saw him today. - Who?
The guy we bagged 5 years ago in Gaebong.
[Baekmyo]
What, where?
[Gang Myung]
Then we should tell Yool right now!
You crazy!
When I saw him today,
he was only holding a sword, and looked homeless.
What will happen if we let her meet him
and she decides to take him in?
He's still homeless?
He seemed like a good guy.
You fool.
Pretend you know nothing.
If you meet him on the streets,
put on your poker face.
Nothing good will come out of being intertwined with him.
He's not right for Yool.
- Poker face. - That's right.
[Hwangbo Yeo Won]
It's been a month since I've last seen you.
[Wang So]
It's always been that way.
Don't be so obvious.
The Buddhist ceremony will be held by the royal family.
Even if I don't see you after the ceremony,
you have to attend this time.
Of course I should go.
- Well then. - Well then.
[Gil Bok]
Well then, well then.
What kind of couple are they?
How could they be like that after 5 years together?
[Gaegook Temple]
Please come again.
We're Chunghae Trading Company.
Yes, these beads are necessary for the busy royal family.
Why should the busy royal family have them?
Yeo Won.
You're the head of the Chunghae Trading Company.
Answer me.
Yes.
The beads, you see...
The beads are not necessary for the royal family
who are not busy.
Paoli, the King of a suffering nation, once asked Buddha.
“A busy man like me can't carry out the deed,”
“so please teach me an easy method.”
Then what did Buddha say?
He said, “If you pray sincerely with the beads,”
“then it'll put your mind at ease,”
“and you will be peaceful and joyful.”
I'm Shin Yool from Chunghae Trading Company.
Did you call me here?
Sit down.
Very well.
I heard you are the assistant to the head.
Did you prepare everything for this event?
I didn't do it by myself,
the whole company did it together.
We've prepared goods from China and India.
So your company prepared the greatest goods together?
Is this what you mean?
How can a trading company be successful with only one person?
Should I inform the Princess?
No.
Just let her know I came by.
I heard your company works not only in China,
but also south of the Han River.
The area south of the Han River is famous for silk and tea.
I'm not interested in ceramics or silk.
Then what goods are you interested in?
I want a person.
What can I do?
We don't have anything other than goods to sell.
Especially not people.
Purchasing goods means paying for them,
but wanting a person means
meeting a person with the same interests.
If that is what you mean,
then our doors will always be open to you.
You're so much like her, but so different.
[Wang Wook]
I didn't know you'd attend.
It was your sister's request.
Is she my sister,
not your wife?
Am I your brother, not your brother-in-law?
It's been 5 years.
Almost everything else has changed.
Why are you still the same?
There must be things that remain the same
when everything else is changing.
The way I see it, you haven't changed at all either.
You're still a lot like Father.
No.
I'm not like him.
Hey.
He'd be disappointed in hearing that.
Aren't you the one who should hate him the most?
No.
I miss him a lot
deep in my heart.
Well then.
Here comes the King!
[King Jeongjong]
It's been a long time, sister.
You're still very beautiful.
I'm much obliged that you're here, Your Majesty.
I'm beginning to forget what you look like.
You should visit the palace occasionally.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Then please begin the ceremony.
Your Majesty!
I'm a bit late, Your Majesty.
Didn't you say you couldn't attend today?
[Wang Sik Ryeom]
Since I'm getting older,
I'm becoming more religious.
Sir.
Since you're here on a special occasion,
[Kim Jong Sik]
you should dot the mole together with the King.
What do you think, Your Majesty?
[Yoo Mok Won]
[Yoo Gwon Yool; Park Soo Gyeong]
Your Majesty,
would it be okay if I did it with you?
Oh my.
Does that offend you, Your Majesty?
[Hwangbo Jae Gong]
No way.
Come join me.
Your Majesty.
I have something to ask you.
Do tell.
We need more man power in the west.
And we're also short on finances
to purchase lumber and building materials.
Since I've already promised you a castle in the west,
I'll support you.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Now.
Oh my.
I think I'll have to go ahead.
I have a deal with traders for the monopoly of salt.
Please tell Wang Sik Ryeom well.
[Baek Choong Hyun]
Let's share the salt monopoly.
That's ridiculous!
It's not a monopoly if you share it.
I'll be off!
He's so greedy.
I found where the 6 assassins stayed in Goryeo five years ago.
Seokyungpa, Kim Jong Sik's house.
Uncle, it's been a long time.
Let's go pay our respects to your father
and drink together today.
Wouldn't he be sad today?
Yes.
Wait a little longer!
Do you like it?
Please take this to her.
What's wrong?
Are you getting the chills again?
You should go ahead with Gyeong.
I'll wrap up here.
Will you be okay?
Go get warm by the fire.
Gyeong.
Yool can't be sick, that'll be awful.
Hurry up and go.
Don't worry and go.
Thank you, Gyeong.
Miss!
Thank you for saving me.
I saved you, but I couldn't save your shoe.
A flower tempts humans.
Thank you!
These bellflowers are good for treating chills.
The roots are good for internal diseases.
If you suffer from ailments, would you like to have it, Your Highness?
I'm fine.
Your Highness?
Should I call the King's brothers “Your Highness?”
How did you know?
The phoenix symbol on your belt can't be worn
by any ordinary person.
The hand that saved me was calloused.
That was your sword hand.
- And… - And?
And I saw you with the royal family at Gaegook Temple.
She looks so much like her,
but she's so different.
I'll take you home.
Are you trying to steal my guard's job?
Thank you.
Wait just a moment.
It's very cold.
Let's go.
Yes.
I promise I'll return you to your owner.
Who are you?
I need to the bill of exchange to get the salt.
Darn it.
In a few days, the price of salt will increase 35 times.
You should make the deal now.
But where did you get this vase?
Oh, this.
It's a rare vase from the Tang Dynasty.
It cost me a silver bracelet!
Who are you?
You!
Whose house do you think this is?
What is it that you want?
Is it silver?
Or salt?
I have the bills of exchange!
If you take these, the salt will be free.
Take them all. I'll give them all to you!
Five years ago,
the men who used this dagger stayed in this house.
You were involved in the murder of the former King.
But you couldn't be the only one.
Tell me.
Who are you accomplices?
Do you think I'll tell you?
If I'm going to die eventually,
then I'm not going to die as a traitor.
A traitor?
Who are you people?
- Who are you? - You!
Remember my face on the way.
What?
Darn it!
Listen!
Kim Jong Sik is dead!
Go to Kim Jong Sik's house immediately!
There is something you must bring back.
[Se Won]
It was next to Kim Jong Sik's body.
And I couldn't find the item you looked for.
Someone took it already and ran away.
Darn it!
Kim Jong Sik left evidence for sure.
Don't miss a single page,
and look through everything carefully.
Yes, sir.
We need to find out his accomplices.
It's probably the men from the west.
[Eun Chun]
Didn't everything get handed over to them
for the past 5 years?
It's mostly likely the King's administrator
at the head of the group.
What is that?
It was from Kim Jong Sik.
It bothered me that he looked at it when he died.
The thieves got to him!
The people are already canceling the deal
with the salt monopoly!
This can't be!
They're not thieves or outlaws.
They're back.
What do you mean?
The men who guarded the former King
and took out our assassins five years ago!
The men who killed our right-hand men are back.
Under whose command are they?
Is that so?
The geisha is so pretty, but she's that awful?
That awful geisha is like a cat in front of me.
And it's not you who's becoming soft?
I could be under the sheets.
I'm jealous of your free spirit.
Visit more often from now on.
Tell me interesting stories like you did today.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty!
The administrator is here!
We're meeting quite often, Uncle.
What brings you here?
You never come to the palace.
Since it's the first time in 6 months,
you and the King are bullying me.
Yes, I'll visit more often from now on.
Your Majesty.
I'll be going now.
No.
Just stay here.
Okay.
Please sit down.
Your Majesty.
Yes.
Have you seen
the symbol on this sword?
No.
I'm seeing it for the first time.
This sword was given to me
by the former King
to take care of my nephews.
I swore by this sword
that I'd protect my nephews.
I don't know
who's controlling them yet.
But
I need people to eliminate them.
I'll gather the assassins from the mainland again.
I just couldn't find your owner.
I should've at least asked for her name.
It's a symbol of luck that I found at Gaegook Temple.
I found luck at Gaegook Temple too.
The real head of the Chunghae Trading Company
was the head's sister.
I want you to meet her.
Her name is Shin Yool.
I really like her, so try to make her yours.
I'm very curious about who she is
since you're speaking so highly of her.
If you meet her, you'll be surprised.
You're still too pretty in a man's clothes.
It's a real problem.
You feel more comfortable in men's clothing in Byuklan island, right?
Yeah, it's burdensome to wear women's clothing.
There we go.
That's very nice.
Was that a symbol of the three-legged crow?
Yes.
Father's sword had the symbol of the three-legged crow, too.
What does that mean?
[Ji Mong]
The former King's secret guard used the same symbol as well.
Father's secret guard?
He sent his secret guard to eliminate
the officers who went against his rule.
Did you know about this?
No, I didn't.
Secret guard?
Please find out who killed Kim Jong Sik.
Find out who they are, where they are from,
and if there's a way I could meet with them.
Go find out secretly.
I'll tell the others
that I ordered you to look around the people.
But Your Majesty, I…
You're the only one I can trust right now.
This might be my last chance.
But why do you want to meet with them?
For the first time since I became King,
I feel like I found some on my side.
I need to confirm that they appeared for me.
If they agree to work with me,
I will do anything.
I don't want to be a scarecrow of a King,
but a real King who protects his people.
Brother.
I didn't know you were alone in protecting the throne.
I am their leader.
I am the one you want to meet.
But
now isn't the time to tell you.
What should I do?
Welcome.
I received information from a spy in Gaebong
that assassins are being gathered in the mainland.
We'll have to search the boats that come in starting today.
We must find out who is gathering the assassins.
Yes, sir.
But
is something worrying you?
There seems to be a lot on your mind.
Eun Chun, don't ask too many questions
during a chase.
Understand?
Your Highness.
Your Highness!
It's this way.
Your Highness!
Your Highness?
You should stay in Byuklan island for a few days.
Okay, wait!
Did you give out the salt to the people?
I only carried out Kim Jong Sik's dying wish.
He's funny.
Your Highness! Oh my.
The soles of my feet are wearing out looking for you.
You disappear while I'm talking to you.
And then you appear out of nowhere.
It's like you're a ghost or something.
My goodness.
I'm sure you're not jumping fences,
but why do you look like a beggar?
Why do you think I'm not jumping fences?
You're so good at joking.
The joke you just told, Your Highness…
I told you not to call me Your Highness!
Be quiet, won't you?
What you're looking at now, is the best merchandise!
Turn around!
Open your mouth!
Wider!
Now, look.
His teeth aren't rotten and they're strong!
He's got a broad chest,
and his arms and legs are long.
They're the best merchandise!
We'll give them to you for 50 silver coins!
Say, they look pretty weak.
How about 40 coins?
My goodness, what do you mean 40 coins?
They'd get over 70 coins anywhere else!
Wait!
Yes, okay.
I'll give them to you for 40 coins.
He is your owner from now on.
Go and serve him loyally.
Be careful.
Just take me.
- Just me! - Stay!
Now, the best merchandise today!
She's adequate to have 10 more children,
and I'm putting in a boy!
And they're only for 30 silver coins!
No, no!
The war is over.
Why are there still more slaves?
Now, look!
She looks weak,
but she can do garden work, too.
Let go. Won't you let go?
You little!
Over there, the man who's dressed very nicely,
do you like her?
I'll give them to you for 30 coins flat.
I'll put in the boy for free.
Or do you just want the mother?
Even if I get that woman, will she even work
when she can't forget about her son?
Gyeong.
Buy that woman and the child.
What do you want?
Do you know him?
No, I don't have any friends.
That's right.
Very nice.
How old are you?
Who do you think he is?
- Wait a minute… - You fool!
Why do you want to know how old I am?
That's right, age isn't that important.
- Are you skilled with a sword? - A sword?
Maybe a little bit.
You have a strong chest too.
- And you have a firm butt. - Oh?
Turn around once.
You little!
I'm only going to turn only once.
How is it? Do you like it?
You little!
I like you.
I want to buy you. How much will it be?
You're an interesting man.
Hey, jerk.
I'm not a person you can buy even if you want to.
There is nothing I can't buy.
I already have an owner.
You have an owner?
Someone bought you already?
Oh, no.
I didn't even think about this.
- You little! - Wait.
How can you laugh right now?
Then should I cry?
He poked you as if he was choosing a slave,
and he asked you to turn around.
Hey, why are you so bothered about this?
You don't even know your left from your right.
This is different!
That was more than treating you like a slave,
he treated you like an animal.
Whether I become a slave or a horse…
That jerk!
Are you okay?
Very...
- Very fine. - You little!
You're quite something.
Are you saying that I'm fine,
or that you're fine?
Who is your owner?
I'll buy you from your owner,
no matter the cost.
You're very persistent.
Hey, the owner of all the people in Goryeo
is the King.
How are you going to buy me from the King?
That owner?
You're lucky.
I saved you, so you're the lucky one.
Is that so?
You're slow.
That is so.
How dare you!
You have a strong chest and a firm butt.
Everything is nice,
but there's a problem with your head.
You have a very bad memory.
You little!
How can you talk like that when I saved you?
- What is this? - The price for saving me.
It's a token of my sincerity since I'm valuable.
So if you're hungry,
buy yourself a bowl of soup.
You little!
How dare you!
Thank you.
I was planning on staying here for a few days.
I'll use it well.
Let's go, Gyeong.
- What do they take you for? - Hey.
Let's see.
What does he do for living?
There was a reason I was attracted to this candlestick.
Since I bought out the rest of the rooms,
he'll come looking for me.
But
what should I do with this disguise?
Should I say I'm introducing him to my twin sister,
and change my clothes?
That's not it.
What should I do?
That leech is on to me
that it's hard to get away.
I'll have to stay here tonight.
It might be easier to fool the people with him around.
I'll inform you in the shadows.
What do you mean there are no rooms?
Out of all of these rooms,
- there are no rooms available? - Oh well.
Even if the King comes tonight,
- there are no rooms available. - That's true?
Your Highness.
Your Highness, Your Highness!
Even for these?
Well not all rooms.
Hey, come here!
What are you mumbling about?
What do you mean?
There are two men who are traveling together,
but they're staying in two different rooms.
It must be a slave and his owner.
Okay.
I'll take the owner's room,
and you can take the slave's room.
If you give them enough silver,
they won't kick us out. It's all give and take.
Gil Bok.
Go in first!
I'm the owner and you're the slave.
How stupid.
I'm coming in!
I'm in.
There are no rooms available,
so please excuse me for using your room.
If you're excusing yourself, then leave.
Don't be so mean.
Let's just spend one night together.
I'll give a lot of silver to you.
You're going to show off the money I gave you?
You're…
You must be surprised.
It's not a big deal,
but I'm here to ask you to share the room with me.
What's the problem?
You're…
You were with the man at the slave trade.
Oh my goodness!
Then your owner is in the other room…
Are you okay?
Sir.
Your owner is fine.
Thanks to the silver you gave me,
I pleaded for this room.
Endure it for just one night.
I don't know.
I'll give my room to them.
Then I'll gladly take it.
What about you?
- Where are you going to sleep? - It doesn't matter.
It matters to me!
Sleep in your room.
It's an order.
Sharing the room with your loyal henchman
might be better than sharing it with a stranger.
A stranger might be a better drinking buddy
than my loyal henchman.
You forced yourself in here,
so let's just drink.
It's rude to turn down a drink offered.
Okay, pour me a drink.
Is the bottle too heavy for you?
Why are you pouring it like a woman?
It's pouring over!
How nice!
You gave a lot of silver to a stranger.
Why was that?
I just repaid you for your kindness.
Then you should've bought that slave back then.
Don't you pity them?
Slaves are everywhere.
I can't take them all in because I pity them.
It won't make a difference if I buy her anyway.
And I'm only interested in money,
not in changing the world.
That's none of my business.
Then whose business is it?
Protecting the people,
isn't that the King's duty?
You look like a woman,
but you talk fiercely.
Yeah, you're right.
That's the duty of this nation's King.
I don't want to be a scarecrow of a King,
but a real King who protects his people.
Where has your mind gone?
What are you thinking about? It's killing my buzz.
When there's a lot on your mind,
it's best to simply do the math.
Do the math?
How?
Weigh the benefits and losses,
and choose the one that benefits you.
Weigh the benefits and losses, and do the math.
Brother, wait a little longer.
There are more losses than benefits right now.
When everything is over,
I'll tell you everything.
See?
It already cleared up.
Pour me a drink.
Okay, okay.
What is in that small head of yours?
Drink, drink, you jerk.
I need a drink, too.
Again?
You're a good drinker.
Drink slowly.
I thought it earlier today,
but I still think you're very handsome.
Won't you back away?
What's the handsome man's name?
My name is So.
So?
Yeah, So So.
So So?
My mother had a dream when she conceived me
about a cow, so that's why I'm called that.
What's your name?
- Gaebong. - Gaebong?
I'm from Gaebong.
You're Gaebong from Gaebong.
Gaebong from Gaebong.
- Have you been to Gaebong? - Of course I have.
Looks like you had a good time there.
A good time?
I did.
I had a good time in misery.
Misery?
The marriage with me was misery?
Anyway, what do you do?
I'm a trader.
You trade people?
I buy them, but I don't sell my own people.
Then what do you sell?
I sell everything.
- Maybe... the entire world. - Maybe?
Did you just say you can buy and sell the world?
Why?
Do you want to have the world?
The King sits on the throne,
but you'll buy and sell the world?
Do you know how ridiculous that is?
I'm going to pretend I didn't hear that
as your drinking buddy tonight.
You idiot!
That's not it!
Is there water?
You look like you fight for money.
That's not completely wrong.
Are you married?
Yes, twice.
You
really have a wife?
I don't know if she's my real wife,
but others call her my wife.
I really want to deny it.
Why?
- You're going to get married too? - I'm married!
You surprised me.
I was married once, although it might've not been real.
Hey, drink slowly.
This is none of your business.
What are you getting angry for?
It's because I just got a big loss!
Okay, okay.
Hey, Gaebong.
Isn't it hot in here?
It's just fine with me.
You should leave if it's too hot for you.
You inconsiderate jerk!
I think you forgot,
but this is my room.
But still,
we're spending this night together!
This is my alcohol.
I was drinking that!
Hey, I think you're the one who forgot,
but you asked me to be your drinking buddy.
Hey! Gaebong!
Come on.
You jerk!
That's my spot!
Go further.
Why are you kicking me?
That's my spot too!
Go further!
- I can't go any further! - Further!
I have so much room!
This fool!
He's got a bad drinking habit.
How unpleasant.
The sound of the rain
is just like the sound of my heart tonight.
Are you okay?
You're still my bride.
I can't let you get wet.
I've killed people,
but for the first time I saved someone.
That's you.
Thanks to you,
I want to try changing my fate.
Thank you, my bride.
Are you married?
Yes, twice.
This is the end of the contract.
[Shine or Go Crazy]
The Prince was behind Kim Jong Sik's murder.
He said he saw the Prince's face.
Hold a ceremony to choose the next King.
The King's spot must be emptied.
Seeing you were being chased by warriors,
you probably committed a crime.
Since you committed a crime,
shouldn't you pay for your crimes?
I didn't commit a crime.
- I didn't commit a crime! - Excuse me!
- Over here! - Hey!
- Don't ever come back again. - I hate you, too!
You jerk!
The ones who received this
might be related to the assassination.
It's the Chunghae Trading Company.
Where?
Chunghae Trading Company.