Good work tonight!
Mother!
What... what's going on?!
What happened, sir?
You must stay strong.
This can't be! This can't be happening!
You can't do this to me! This can't be happening!
Mother! Mother!
Chilbok will not rest in peace...
leaving an ailing wife and a young son behind...
Before he died, he said that some Japanese men stole your vase.
Master, those merchants this afternoon were not Japanese, were they?
No, but there has to be a connection.
They spoke of drinking tea from our bowls as the Japanese do.
What are we going to do now? We have to make them pay for this!
Soon-shin, did you see their faces? You followed them to the port.
That's right!
The magistrate can catch them if you give him the description.
Tell us.
Goodness, please tell us!
Did you see them or didn't you?
Soon-shin, what's wrong? Why won't you tell us?
It was too dark. I couldn't see their faces.
Darn!
What are you doing here?
It's late. Let's go back inside and sleep.
It's time for my mother's porridge, but I don't know how to make it.
Who do I ask now that my father's gone?
He said something awful would happen if she doesn't eat.
You look like you got the weight of the world on your shoulders.
Don't look at me that way, Supervisor, sir.
I don't want to hear any rubbish, so go to sleep.
Do you think I can sleep?
He took a man's life in cold blood without blinking an eye!
I didn't do it! And I didn't tell him to do it!
But you are the one who brought those Japs here.
You and that bastard Baron Huh is responsible for this?
Who are you calling a bastard? Do you have a death wish?
Now you want to kill me too?
I'm warning you?
Don't. God is watching!
The evil deed comes back on upon the evildoer!
Are you done? Do I have to cut off your tongue to shut you up?
You'll be out on the street if I kick you out.
Keep talking if that's what you want.
Watch your tongue. You were there too.
If we get hurt so, will you. Do you understand?
Where were you?
I found it at the beach.
This arrow should've been fired at the target. What happened?
Master...
What caused you to waver?
Imperial energy in Sajik-dong...
I had one met Prince Duk-heung's sons on my visit to the capital
who happens to reside in Sajik.
His third son Prince Ha-sung had caught my attention.
It's silly for a learned scholar to give credence to such rumors,
but I couldn't stop thinking about Prince Ha-sung.
And I find myself hoping that the rumor is true.
What about this prince impressed you?
Why don't you go and see for yourself?
He may be younger than you, but he will make a good friend.
Gatekeeper! Gatekeeper!
May I help you, sir?
I've come to see Prince Ha-sung.
I'm afraid he is not in at the moment.
Where might he be?
Didn't you see him on the way?
Your eminence! Prince Ha-sung!
Right here!
Your snack, your eminence!
Did you bring enough for the others?
Of course.
And there is a visitor for you.
My name is Yu Sung-ryong. I came upon a rumor of your exceptional
intellect and came hoping to have a chat.
Might you be the scholar Yu Sung-ryong who had submitted an appeal
to the royal court against tyranny and abuse of Yoon Won-hyung?
How did you...?
I try keep my ears open as a citizen of this state.
Your eminence, why do you subject yourself to such exhausting labor?
I do see that it serves an example and inspiration to the people, but...
No, they give me far more lessons and inspirations than I could ever give back.
When you till the soil, sow the seed and give it love,
the land will give back exactly how much you put in.
It is most honest and kind.
And the people that work land, too, are honest and kind.
The late Master Jung-an said there were lessons to be learned
even from humble shoemakers.
And I can see why working with those farmers.
Have you already fathomed the teachings of Master Jung-am?
Prince Ha-sung Kyun... He is Sun-jo, 14th King of Chosun
who would succeed Myung-jong.
He had no special preparation for the throne, but he was well-read
munificent, and lived a humble life despite being a member of the royal family.
He understood that pain and poverty of the people, and
was the most prudent sovereign in the early years of his reign.
Future King Sun-jo and his most faithful servant Yu Sung-ryong
would come upon their first encounter like this.
Who's there?!
It's been a while.
This feels like old times.
You and I used to drink together all the time in Ahsan.
Yes, we did...
Drink.
Chun-su, I saw you in Gon-yang.
Gon-yang?
I saw you that night.
Why did you do it?
I don't now what you're talking about. I didn't kill anyone!
I said I saw you. I didn't say anything about anyone dying.
Was it you?
No, it wasn't me. You have to believe me.
I know. You would never take a man's life. I know you.
That's right.
Let's go to the authorities.
What?
You know the Japanese who did this. Let's tell them.
What are you sayings? Are you telling me to walk into death?
I'll go with you. We'll go together.
Don't. I can't do that!
A man is dead. He was baring making ends meet with an
ailing wife and a seven-year-old son.
And now his young son is struggling to be the man in the family!
Let's say I know who did it. What could change by revealing him?
Is it going to bring the dead man back to life?
Chun-su, you can't let them get away with this.
If you do, this will happen again. Don't you see that?
That's not my problem.
Think again, Chun-su.
I'm not going to do it.
You can kill me right here, and I still won't change my mind?
I had hopes when I came here.
I trusted that we would see eye to eye.
This is the last time. I won't be coming to you again.
Someone who knows you better than you know yourself...
I thought that's what friends are.
I thought I knew him.
So I didn't worry about where he might be today or how he might
live his life tomorrow.
Soon-shin...
I didn't want to lose a friend. I didn't want to make him an enemy.
What? Yi Soon-shin is here?!
I'm not sure it's a good idea to continue the deal.
I know him. He will not go away.
Don't worry. I take care of this.
KYUNG-SANG NAVAL BASE
Reporting for duty, sir.
He is a fugitive wanted for extortion of government funds
and tributary goods.
He was spotted near Dong-lae Port. Find him and bring him in.
Is that clear?
Yes, sir.
First we must find out where they are hiding.
I'm sure Baron Huh has dealings with them.
I'll take a look around the port area and the inn that the baron is staying.
You won't be able to move around freely since they know your face.
Be careful.
Soon-shin, we have a problem.
That way!
We better split up.
No, I can't let you go alone.
We'll just be more visible if we stay together.
Go to the temple in the mountain.
Soon-shin...
Go!
Don't worry about me. I'll follow shortly. Go!
Kyun...
Yi Soon-shin, you are under arrest!
Kyun...
I have no choice but to bring you in as a naval officer.
You've become a naval officer...
I will not defy you. Take me in.
Kyun...
Come with me.
Kyun, why?
Go.
- Kyun. - Go!
But I this will get you into trouble.
I'm your friend before I am a naval officer.
But I would have taken you in without hesitation regardless
if you had been guilty as charged.
Kyun...
Go. You must get out of here safety.
You will clear your name someday.
And until then, you mustn't lose your spirit no matter what happens.
Do you understand?
It must be difficult being so far away from home.
What can I do? We soldiers are resigned to a itinerant life.
But you won't be here for long. I'm sure Minister Yoon will call
you up to the capital soon. Then you will be a minister.
Oh, I'm not sure I have the faculty for that.
Humility in excess is arrogance, they say.
You're too much.
By the way, what happened to Yi Soon-shin? Has he been captured?
I got my men out, so hell be captured soon.
Officer Won Kyun, Captain.
Wait just a moment!
What? You lost him?!
Forgive me, sir.
How could you disappoint me like this?
I expected a lot from you
because were one of the top finishers in the military exam.
How could you let him slip away? And you call yourself a soldier?
How are you going to fight the Japaneses with such incompetence?
Mijin...
He is one lucky bastard.
Of all men in the military, Won Kyun happens to be stationed here.
I suspect he let Yi Soon-shin get away.
Perhaps we should wrap it up while we are ahead, sir.
Yi Soon-shin, that bastard!
I want you to keep an eye on Won Kyun.
Yi will attempt to make contact again.
Yes, sir.
I swear to you I will put Yi Soon-shin behind bars this time
and stop him from interfering in our business!
Are you the one looking for me?
Lady Cho-sun sent me from Dong-lae Geisha House.
Cho-sun?
She said she misses you very much.
Oh, and she wants you to bring Sir Yi with you as well.
Sir Yi?
Very well. Tell her that I will pay her a visit sometime soon.
Yes, sir.
I'm glad you fund a place to hide.
We supply them with their pottery. They took us in without questions.
Who is that girl outside?
We train in martial arts together under Master Namgoong.
A fragile young girl training in martial arts?
At any rate, is it true what you said in the letter?
Baron Huh is involved in illegal trading?
That bastard!
Trading with the Japanese is strictly forbidden by the law!
I will arrest him at once?
We're dealing with Baron Huh. He is not to be taken lightly.
If we're not careful, he will surely deny his crimes.
Then what?
We must get him at the scene while goods are being exchanged.
At the scene of the crime?
You want us to give up on the iron and return empty handed?
Things have gotten very ugly since the death of a man.
I cannot!
Please don't be difficult.
We want to do the deal more than you do, but...
We are not leaving without what we came for!
If you can't keep your promise, I will take your head instead!
Yasuyoshi sama, please think this over.
Our lives are at stake on this, not just yours!
Do you know what awaits a samurai who has failed his mission?
Suicide. Do you understand?
We have no choice but to give it a shot.
But sir...
Who are we dealing with? A common soldier and a fugitive on the run.
They are no match for the Great Baron Huh Tae-man!
Bring them on!
You want to search the surrounding islands?
Yes, sir. There have been sightings of Japanese vessels.
Very well. But I will not tolerate another mistake. Is that clear?
Yes, sir.
Attendant!
Stop right there!
Oh my, sir, it's good to see you.
What are you doing here with these men?
We were harvesting medicinal herbs.
Medicinal herbs? Is that the truth?
Why would I lie to you, sir?
You dare try to deceive me?
I don't know what you mean.
Search them!
Sir!
This is uncalled for.
You may be an officer of the state, but that is too much.
Disciplinary restriction? But why?
I think the captain tipped them off.
I couldn't move the troops without his permission, so
I had given him a different explanation, but...
Then?
I tried to convince the other officers, but no one wants to
get on the captain's bad side. On top of that, Baron Huh has
brought in some entertainers and throwing a party for the soldiers
tonight, and the whole base is astir.
Entertainers?
It's ridiculous. You'd think the navy base was a carnival.
You mean all of the soldiers will be at the party tonight?
I except the guards on watch duty.
Then it's tonight.
The baron and the Japanese are making the exchange tonight.
How could I ever thank you?
Don't mention it.
I've sent a man to the capital with orders to find a nice house
in Gahwe-bang.
This is the deed of title. I'm sure the madam would be pleased.
You shouldn't have.
It's nothing compared to all that you do for us.
Don't do anything foolish.
It's infuriating, but let it go this time.
If it weren't for the darn suspension, if I could onlymove the troops...
Darn it! I didn't enter the service to be defeated like this!
Don't even think about it.
Get useless thoughts out of your head.
But I can't back down like this. Not without trying.
There is nothing you can do!
Do you think I'm happy about this?
I'm mad as hell, but this is not the right time.
You mustn't do anything in haste.
This is not something you can do alone. Do you understand?
Answer me!
All right. I will not act in haste.
Soon-shin...
The right time...
Does it come to you if you wait, or do you create it?
Even if it eventually comes to you, what about those that get hurt in
the meantime?
What are you thinking?
I don't know...
Are you going to return to Gon-yang?
I suppose... I suppose I should...
Darn it!
Soon-shin...
Soon-shin are you asleep?
I cannot give up and do nothing.
I do not know what the outcome will be, but I have to do something.
What brings you here?
I cannot find Soon-shin anywhere.
What do you mean?
Please help me. I'm afraid he has gone out there alone.
That fool!
Who goes there?
Put out the fire! Quickly? What are you waiting for?