Episode 14
Stop!
What're you doing?
Dam Seo you, what are you thinking?
Father? Father are you here?
Go. I'll ask you about your motives later.
Hurry and go for now.
Look here!
Father...
Father.
Come to your senses, Father!
Father!
It wasn't me.
How could you...
to our father...
I'm telling you it's not me.
I'll find out
who the culprit is and why he killed him.
Head Master!
How can you try to displace the blame?
Catch him now.
Murderer.
I won't leave him be.
Though he did pledge loyalty to this fellow, named Baek Dae Gil,
there's something that doesn't seem quite right.
Seeing that even that ghastly Ace of Sixes, died after getting his gambling house taken away from him,
it makes me think this fellow Baek Dae Gil's goals don't just end with the gambling houses themselves.
Perhaps even Swindler Golsa?
Look here everyone.
Merchant Golsa,
has died.
Swindler Golsa did?
Lee In Jwa
The culprit is none other than Baek Dae Gil, no?
Baek Dae Gil, that fellow's barbaric deeds will not just end with just this incident.
On top of that, he'll soon be arrested on charges of homicide.
Then the only people left who can be responsible for this Mapo Market would be,
the daughter of Swindler Golsa, who's ignorant of worldly affairs,
and me, Lee In Jwa.
Just two of us. How is this?
Will you be with me?
Or will you...?!
You said you saw the culprit?
Yes.
It is the fellow named, Baek Dae Gil.
You just left me to sleep in late?
- I did try a few times to wake you up.- Does it look ok?
It's brilliant sire.
I'm so sorry, Your Majesty.
How come you were so late?
The morning royal audience is over.
What happened to the proposal to ban
the market mercantile monopoly?
Market Mercantile Monopoly
I definitely told you King Sookjong
to obtain evidence.
The evidence has...Prince Yeoning (future Yeongjo)
already
been obtained...
Your Majesty, though your loyal official has received from his highness Prince Yeoning,Kim Chang Jip (Chief Minister)
the ledgers listing the various collusions between the chartered merchants and court ministers,
and examined them,
it doesn't have weight as evidence,
so I burned them.
Your excellency.
Since there is not enough evidence,
your highness Prince Yeoning's proposal to ban the market mercantile privilege,
should be appropriately dismissed.
Your excellency
What have you done?
To burn the evidence that was obtained with much difficulty.
In return for me helping you by influencing the Capital Administrator,
didn't your highness promise to
hand over all authority regarding the ledgers?
But that was–
If you delegated it to me, then take yourself out of the matter.
Why are you doing this?
It's for your own good, your highness.
For my sake?
Your highness is the cornerstone of our Noron faction.
I'm saying you cannot collapse over something as small as the market mercantile monopoly.
For me,
you are holding me back.
Aren't those two things completely contradictory?
Your highness, do you think that banning the market mercantile privilege
would cause the collapse of the Soron (faction)?
Do you think you can throw Lee In Jwa, that demonic fellow, into prison?
It is a mistake to believe so.
Rather, you'll be the only one to get hurt, your highness.
I cannot tolerate them.
Never.
It is the will of her highness, Lady Sookbin.
Your highness.
What did you just–
I said it was the will of her highness Lady Sookbin.
Why would the Royal mother...
Do you truly not know? Crown Prince Yoon (future Gyeongjong)
As the proposal to ban the market mercantile privilege becomes a larger issue,
the court ministers will aim for you,
and as a result it will be you who ends up shackling your own self.
Crown Prince, please block Prince Yeoning.
Your highness, since Prince Yeoning's resolve is firmly absolute,
it's not something that I alone can do something about. Lady Choi of the Consortship Sook
Lady Choi of the Consortship Sook
Your excellency.
If Crown Prince holds Prince Yeoning dear,
it isn't so that there is no way.
What would that method be?
Crown Prince meet with His Majesty the King,
and get him to promise the reinstatement of Prince Yeoning's title.
Then... as for the events that will occur thereafter,
I will take care of them.
You should stop at this point.
Then, I will reinstate your position.
Already the King approved of it.
What is your true intention?
Do you want to save or kill Geum (Prince Yeoning)?
Prince Yeoning will become an obstacle during your ruling as a regent and ascending the throne.
Why don't you just let him be?
Even if he goes around alone like a crazy and dies
For you Crown Prince it wouldn't be too bad a situation
I am an older brother to my younger brother, Prince Yeoning, as well as
a benevolent liege lord of his,
I will stop Yeoning's actions, and reinstate his position
However, I am unable to accept it.
If you gain one, you concede one.
That is politics, Your Highness.
Royal Mother, why did you involve yourself in my matter?
What mother in the world leave her son to be in danger?
If you begrudge the court ministers, you will not survive, Prince.
Prince Yeoning, do you truly intend to continue and lose everything?
Even if I lose everything, I will do this. I must do it.
Please.
A plea from your mother.
This mother's earnest plea.
The days of your mother pleading you are numbered now.
And this mother's scolding, this may be the last time.
Royal Mother, why do you speak so?
Her illness is grave and there is nothing more we can do.
What kind of of...
If it's for Royal Mother, I can give up my life for you.
However, I cannot stop here.
Did the mice come because the repository is rotten?
Or did the repository get rotten because the mice came in?
Prime Minister, how much do you know about Lee In Jwa?
Your clout is quite startling.
Did you meet Prime Minister Kim Chang Jip personally?
What power do I have to influence someone so inflexible and straightforward as Prime Minister Kim Chang Jip?
Just that the King and the Crown Prince stand opposite of Prince Yeonging.
And Lady Sook and Noron who worry for Prince Yeoning all share a common thread.
Indeed, Lee In Jwa, you are...
However, what do you plan to do with Baek Dae Gil who crumbled Swindler Golsa?
Isn't this akin to you losing a leg, in the end?
Would that really be the case?
The merchants under Swindler Golsa's management
have all been taken over by me. As for Baek Dae Gil
he will soon be imprisoned.
It doesn't look like the expression of someone who's going to break the house again. Why're you here?
Where's Dam Seo?
Why do you look for Miss here? Is Miss back?
Hwang Jin Gi
What is it?
What is it, I said.
Move aside for him.
Who is this?
This man is none other than Baek Dae Gil.
Baek Dae Gil?
I have a momentary business to tend to with him, so please go ahead and leave first.
Where's Dam Seo?
What do you mean Dam Seo?
What are you talking about? You didn't send her?
Dam Seo has appeared?
You're saying that Dam Seo appeared at the scene of Swindler Golsa's murder?
How fast rumors fly. It was you, Lee In Jwa wasn't it? Swindler Golsa
Weren't you Baek Dae Gil, the one to kill Swindler Golsa?
Dam Seo is not here, so leave.
Dam Seo has returned...
I have no longer able to serve you, Master
I will according to my principles, go my separate way.
Dam Seo has...
Did you see Dam Seo?
Dam Seo killed them:
Seoso Gate's Ace of Sixes and Mapo's Swindler Golsa
So? What're you going to do by finding Dam Seo?
I see that you know where Dam Seo is.
There's a small temple that she frequents.
If she's back. She's probably staying there.
What? Swindler Golsa has died?
It's a clear fact for sure.
I must check with my own two eyes.
It's a sword wound from a single strike. It's certain that it was done by someone skilled in the martial arts.
Baek Dae Gil.
It is certain it was him.
Did you see it... with your own eyes?
I did. With my own two eyes.
I will ask once more.
Did you see clearly with your own two eyes.
I said I saw it. Capture him immediately.
Right now.
This case,
will be taken on by me.
Office of the Inspector General-Commander
When Prince Yeoning seen in action, don't interfere, and only keep watch
Ask me first what you're curious about.
Ace of Six and Swindler Golsa. Did you kill them?
Did you come here to ask questions, or to verify your questions?
Even if I told you, would you believe me?
That Ace of Six who was wicked all his life...
He deserved to die.
Swinder Golsa. That person also did evil acts...
I want to deliever the judgement to him myself.
But... it wasn't me.
If you weren't the one who killed him, then who did?
I told you the truth, yet you don't believe me.
If you aren't going to report me to the royal police, then just leave.
Just what happened...
Just what caused you to become like this? What happened to you?
You will find out soon enough.
The reason why your father died,
and why my teacher has not killed you.
There will come a time when you will stand before a crossroad, and you will have to make a choice.
Just like me, who left my teacher's beliefs.
You can choose to stand beside him and go together,
or you can choose to get in his way and fight against him.
You will find out soon enough. That you Dae Gil,
is the son of the King.
Seol Im!
Just where... Just where did she go, leaving behind one shoe?
Aigoo!
Wait, you came back alone? You haven't seen where Seol Im went off to?
Seol Im?
When you're with me, don't ever turn you back towards me.
There is no use in waiting, because no one will come look for you.
I left a letter.
A letter?
Hey Dae Gil, I'm thankful for what you've done for me. Please stay healthy.
Hey, I'm sure something bad happened to her.
Otherwise, why would she leave one of her shoe behind?
Hey gramps. I'll go find Seol Im, so you just wait here for a bit.
Where do you plan on going...
If you plan on fleeing right now...
Know that it will cause the situation to become worse.
Baek Dae Gil. Arrest this man.
Yes, Sir!
Your Highness... Just why are you doing this?
Just what crime did Dae Gil committ?
Just like you predicted, Prince Yeoning took charge of this case.
And Baek Dae Gil was arrested.
If he is convicted of the murder, then he won't be able to escape the death penalty.
I'm quite curious right now.
As to what kind of expression Lady Sookbin would have from receiving my present.
What did you say? You're telling me that child has committed murder?
And now he's in prison?
They say you should strike while the iron is hot. So this instance,
gather all of the Soron ministers,
as well as the Mapo merchants.
My Liege! Do you actually plan on killing Baek Dae Gil?
He has a longer life line than yours, so do you think he will die that easily?
What will you do now, King?
One of your bloodline is about to die soon.
Baek Dae Gil... So he committed murder,
and Prince Yeoning arrested him?
In any case, this meeting between the two brothers...
Is definitely not a coincidence.
Ha, this is quite...
That Lee In Jwa,
who is a petty bug, actually dares to
provoke me, or is he...
Scheming something?
What happened?
Hurry and tell me.
But, it wasn't me.
I didn't kill him.
What you just said... Can I trust that?
Infront of this sword that His Majesty has entrusted to you.
Can you swear upon that?
I can swear that I didn't do it even without that sword.
If that's the case...
Then this means someone before you took care of Swinder Golsa,
and framed this on you.
By any chance... Do you have any guess to who it might be?
I didn't see that person. I saw nothing.
This is a request. Please don't make any ruckus, and wait here quietly.
I'll do whatever I can to find the culprit.
So even without this sword...
I will also trust you.
I didn't see anything. I didn't see you, Dam Seo.
Did you... witness the murder taking place?
I didn't see the moment the murder took place.
- Then why are you... - Because I'm sure.
I'm sure that Baek Dae Gil,
is no doubt the culprit.
Was there no signs of external entries?
By any chance...
Was the window open?
- The window was open, but... - Then...
It's possible that someone snuck in from the windows, and killed Swindler Golsa,
and framed Baek Dae Gil.
All of the evidence points towards Baek Dae Gil,
but just why is Your Highness
trying to protect Baek Dae Gil, who is the prime suspect?
Baek Dae Gil...
Because I trust him.
The hatchet you trust is the one that stabs your foot (Trust makes way for treachery).
My father, until the moment he died,
he had this gambling card in his grasp.
Ten
If Baek Dae Gil is not the culprit,
why did my father hold onto this until the moment he died?
I promise you this.
The one that killed your father will pay for what he deserves.
Royal Mother.
You won't cough up your crime at once!
I needed to have committed a crime to cough it up or spit it out.
I don't kill people.
So that bastard hasn't gotten his wits on.
Tighten the coil.
Stop.
Your Highness, this man has committed murder.
Before I chop off your limbs,
disappear before my eyes.
Your Highness.
Back away.
Child.
Are you alright?
Your Highness.
Tell me.
Did you truly commit murder?
I didn't.
But how are you arrested like this?
Your Highness, why do you...
You are Prince Yeoning's friend is what I heard.
In this world,
his one and only.
Who did this to you?
Who framed you with murder?
Though I have someone I suspect...
I am not certain.
Tell me.
It's someone called White-Faced Scholar.
Lee In Jwa?
He did this to you?
Lee In Jwa, you know him?
I will never forgive him.
No matter what it will take,
I will end his life.
Just a little more.
Bear this just a little more and wait.
This mother of yours
will surely protect you this time.
Year of Gyeyu (1693), Month 10, Day 13. Whose birth pillars are these?
It is not a matter for Prince to worry.
What is your birth year, day and time?
Is that important right now?
It is important.
I think I heard I was born in the 10th month.
Year of Gyeyu (1693), month 10.
And the day?
I don't know.
I've never celebrated the likes a birthday.
And I don't care either.
But why are you asking about that suddenly?
Because I saw it for the first time.
The image of Royal Mother looking so enraged.
His age is the same as my deceased older brother.
And born in the same month as well.
Baek Dae Gil.
Can't be...
The king's movements are disquieting?
Yes, My Liege.
What do you mean?
As soon as Baek Dae Gil was locked up in jail,
he summoned the cabinet ministers of Personnel, Law Enforcement and Military Affairs.
Afterwards, also the Censor General, Office of Inspection, Office of Special Advisers.
As well summoning the senior ministers above the third rankings from the Three Offices.
Asking about your movements.
Tell me.
The atrocity of Lee In Jwa's deeds are limitless.
As the high ministers of the Three Offices, how is it that
you have not said a word of it all this time?
Whose subjects are you to be exact?
So the king is trying to pull out the sword.
He's perceived me to be the mastermind behind the framing of Baek Dae Gil.
He's gathered the high ministers to create an atmosphere.
With the intention to strike me, Lee In Jwa.
My Liege. Then it's dangerous.
But the Great Cause hasn't even begun.
Well that is of course
needs to wait
and we'll find out.
Your Majesty, save him.
All these are appeals
asking me to behead that child, Baek Dae Gil,
from the Soron high ministers.
Since this is what it looks like inside the palace, so what goes on outside the palace is obvious without having to look at.
How is it that even you can't manage yourself
and here, so restless?
Arresting a suspect and carrying out torture is not a novel thing.
Why was it a matter that required your going to the interrogation stand personally to make a ruckus?
However, Your Majesty...
Yeong Soo.
He's already all grown.
Without needing you to interfere and come forth in every matter,
he's grown up.
You are also aware of it.
To kill him or to save him.
I will see to it.
Don't be involved anymore.
Do you comprehend it?
You'll get hurt.
If you get yourself further involved,
you will get hurt, I said.
Lend me your hand.
You're not even feeling well.
So, just secure your lock to your room tightly,
and do not wander outside of that room.
Ever. Do you understand?
Yes...
Your Majesty.
Royal Father.
Follow me.
You...
Do you want to catch Lee In Jwa?
Just why is Royal Father asking me this?
Then, go and catch him.
This task is given too suddenly to your son...
I don't need to your hear reasons.
What reason does a tiger need to catch a fox?
All you need to do is just rip and shred that fox apart.
It's bullseye!
I'm giving you...
A chance.
When you're just catching something like that, I don't think I need to get involved in it.
Bring him. The person who will become the hunting dog.
Baek Dae Gil.
Kim Che Geon... Just what is that bastard doing right now?
Is someone talking ill about me? Why is my ear so itchy?
It's time for us to all stand and rise.
For these past 20 years,
We were
With the comrades from the Eight Provinces.
Year of Mu Shin (Around the year 1728)
Tell Mother Hwanggu.
That I have returned.
Yes, My Liege.
King...
I came to confirm something.
Whether or not if you really killed my father. I wanted to hear the answer directly from you.
Think about it well.
There is definitely mething you overlooked.
The person who gains the most from the death of Swindler Golsa.
Or someone who was commissioned by him.
Or someone who could've been commissioned by him.
And if that's not the case.
The person who gains the most from seeing me put in prison.
I'm sure Swindler Golsa was holding something in his hand before he died.
A gambling tag.
Baek Dae Gil.
This is the indisputable evidence that you are the culprit.
No. Now I know
who the culprit is.
That which was in Swindler Golsa's clench until his death.
The person this gambling card points to.
The person who out tricked Swindler Golsa's sound swindle.
There was only one person who did that.
What are you doing?
If you came, you should come in.
Dog Blade.
What's the matter?
Let's not hold any resentment towards each other.
Dog Blade.
Do you have any evidence that Dog Blade is the culprit?
I'll have to find the evidence. Starting now.
Are you trying to get out of it without any evidence?
Do you want to believe that I am the culprit?
It doesn't matter who the culprit is, because I'm sure you'll hold resentment towards me for the death of your father.
Because you will want to get the gambling house that got taken away by me.
And if that's not the case,
Are you scared of Dog Blade?
It seems you don't understand.
Dog Blade is not just a mere swindling gambler,
he is the head of a assassin group that kills for money.
100 nyang for a Cheonmin (lowest class).
200 nyang for a Yangmin (commoner).
500 nyang for a Yangban (gentry class) is what I heard.
A junior 6th ranking non-cabinet minister is 1,000 nyang.
1,000 nyang.
I'll wager my entire assets.
Just kill him.
So then?
You're scared of that Dog Blade so you will just sit and watch?
No, it's only your supposition
that Dog Blade is the culprit.
You're honing on Dog Blade as the culprit, and just like you killed Ace of Sixes and my father,
you're trying to strike Dog Blade.
I'll say this again.
Unless a clear evidence appears,
Baek Dae Gil, you are the cuprit,
and that thought shall not be changed.
That thought, I'll have it changed for you.
What matter brings you...
Baek Dae Gil. I've come to release him.
Your Highenss. Release the offender?
I didn't tell you this?
I'm someone who is damn lucky.
The apology.
I'll do that after I've captured the culprit.
Choi Yeon Hwa.
You've arrived.
Joseon's ♪1 Mapo trading rights have fallen into my hands.
How am I to express my gratitude?
This is all thanks to your slaying of Swindler Golsa and capturing Baek Dae Gil.
Golsa?
What joke is White-Faced Scholar playing here?
Is it not your job to kill whoever it is, when paid?
Today, Swindler Golsa was cracked by Baek Dae Gil.
Hence, the Mapo trading rights Swindler Golsa had grasped
will go to Baek Dae Gil.
This isn't such a welcoming change to you, nor I, right?
If it's you, it shouldn't be difficult.
But I am not an assassin like you.
Then, I leave it to your care.
Oh.
That woman you had by your side.
That girl seems to be with Baek Dae Gil.
I wonder if you know about it.
It's possible that Baek Dae Gil will seek you tonight.
How will a guy who's locked up in jail?
He's the hunting dog. Released by the king.
Baek Dae Gil and the king, how are they linked?
Their link is deeper than deep.
But...
I have summoned some spectators for your sake.
Tonight shall be a rather clamorous night.
You!
Are you comprehending my words properly?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Tonight, before the bell rings at the hour of Hae (9-11pm).
I will definitely come with the true culprit arrested.
Prince Yeoning.
Yes, Your Majesty.
If that rascal can't get it done properly,
how will you take up that responsibilty?
You voluntarily took up this case, didn't you?
So you'll have to pay the responsibility.
Everything.
I will lay it down.
Everything?
Do you still remember
what I said to you?
For that friend of yours,
can you lay your life down?
For that people of yours,
this throne,
can you give it up?
Mark my words.
If you can't, then he's not your friend,
and that is not your people either.
I remember.
Your Majesty.
Is that right?
So it is, you say.
You will lay everything down.
Interesting.
If you fail to arrest the true culprit, Baek Dae Gil,
tomorrow as soon as the run rises,
you will be beheaded.
Mark those words.
Yes, Your Majesty.
This time, you are alone. Will you be able to accomplish it?
Your Highness,
this time, it's not even a spoon, it looks like you'll go hungry before you can put a hand out.
Take this.
Sharp, at the hour of Hae (hog). If a moment too late...
I won't be late, so put way your worries, Your Highness.
Oh, right.
I remembered it.
I don't know why in the world you are curious.
But my birth date. Year of Gyeyu (1693), month 10, day 6.
Year of Gyeyu (1693).
Month 10, day 6.
The six-month-premature older brother.
His birth date.
Baek Dae Gil.
Are you truly
my older brother?
You came fast.
♪ Will I be able to see time stop then? ♪
♪ Will your heart be with me then? ♪
♪ Longing for you even if the tears well up ♪
♪ I will withstand you. Even if my heart fills up more ♪