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Become the king's woman.
What is your name?
I have a husband.
Your Majesty! What do you mean he is premature?
Please be healthy.
The 10 is within those cards.
If you can find it three tries, the child will be returned.
He has strong luck.
You must want to kill me.
I was the one who destroyed your family.
What will you give me, Crown Prince?
I will even give you the throne.
Joseon's best card shark, Gae Ddong, is finally in Hanyang!
With the death of one man, the first step in a great plan will begin.
Why did you do that to his father?
Do you think that rascal is a match for Yeoning?
Nothing makes a person strong like anger can.
Whether you die or I die, one of us will die tonight.
I will wait for you to return a great tiger.
I will come back alive.
I lived as a delinquent womanizer and what have I gained from it?
Do you want to become the king?
Accept your position as Crown Prince Regent.
I will become your eyes and ears.
Have you lost your memory or something?
Your name is Half-wit and you are now mine.
What do you think? Let's go to Hanyang and win a round.
Did I lose? Did I lose again?
How did you kill a tiger will one sword?
I'm Baek Dae Gil who is going to become Joseon's best card shark.
I'm going to learn from you as my master starting today.
You can't exterminate bugs like this all on your own.
No, I'm not alone.
Free yourself from the desire to win and live.
Then you will hear it, your opponent's heartbeat.
Doesn't he behave quite recklessly?
He can't rid himself of his lowly birth.
Is there nothing that I can do?
The king you serve is someone who ought to die.
Do you not have any confidence?
How can you command such a thing of me?
Brandish that sword as you please.
What is your true identity, Master?
Are you a rebel?
Don't try to stop me.
I'm planning on killing the king.
[Kim Chang Jib] [Sent on mission to Qing Dynasty in 1712]
[1717, Returned from Qing Dynasty]
[Lee Gun Myung, Jo Tae Chae, Lee Yi Myung]
[Kim Chang Jib]
[Heo Baek Ki]
[Episode 9]
My lord, Kim Chang Jib.
How many years has it been?
Yes, my lord. I'm so glad that you're here.
The old tiger has come to his place of death.
[Sukjong]
You have aged quite a lot.
How many years has it been?
It has been six years, Your Majesty.
There are empty spots over there.
Find a spot for yourself.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Thank you, my lord.
[Crown Prince (to be Gyungjong)]
Why won't you let us see the Crown Prince?
I need to see him with my own eyes.
Lord, he cannot right now.
[Jo Il Soo]
Are you out there?
Did you ask for me, Crown Prince?
When my mother was exiled...
you seemed as big as a mountain.
I thought you might be able to save me.
So I grabbed your hand.
Do you not trust me?
Do you know who he is?
Do you know what his ambitions are and what his goals are?
Do you know how deep his roots are in this palace?
Do you have any idea?
It is not that I do not trust you. It's that I want confirmation.
Did I not say all I wanted was your heart?
You manipulate the palace ministers and control the money of the gambling rooms.
But you say you protect me with no selfish motive.
Am I supposed to believe that?
Can you stop at that?
I need the throne.
I need the monarch, as well.
A throne that is not swayed by party affairs or the four social classes.
You must sit on the throne and watch over the people.
And be a monarch that reigns peacefully over Joseon.
In the end, do you want to sit on the throne too?
Crown Prince.
I want only want you to become a great king
whose name goes down in history.
Do you mean that?
Below me, I have lords and ministers who are like tigers.
Above me, I have father who is 100 times worse than a tiger.
It is getting hard to breathe.
What kind of crazy assassin is giving advanced notice?
Now that you have arrived
perhaps the Soron faction is making a move.
They wouldn't have it in them.
There seems to be a rat in the palace.
What if I stop you?
What will you do if I stop you?
Then one of us will die.
So regardless, you will kill the king?
You'll become a rebel?
Just like you have your reasons, I have my reasons too.
Stand aside.
Whether I am an assassin or a rebel, being your master does not change.
I will be late, so don't wait up.
I can't lose someone important to me again.
I will save him. I will save Master.
Are you ready?
Take advantage of the confusion surrounding the assassin.
There will be a weak spot in the protection around the king.
Dam Seo, you just need to use that weak spot.
Since you have drawn your sword...
do not look back.
Do not rush it.
Take your time, as we have practiced before.
Do you understand?
Goodness, I just do not understand the master.
Moo Myung, do you understand it?
Whatever it is that one wants...
that person will have to give up something in return.
Even if it is the pain of bone breaking.
What brings you here, my lord?
Something smells foul in this house.
How long has it been?
What are you referring to?
How long have you been hiding behind the Crown Prince
and manipulating the Soron faction?
I don't know the reason why...
but are you intending on catching me?
You think I wouldn't be able to catch a mere mudfish?
How do you know whether I'm a mudfish or an old monster serpent?
You don't realize a vegetable garden is a stone field
and you intend on continuing.
It's garden that I tended to for years.
I planted seeds and gave it water.
Now, it's time for the harvest.
We will wait and see.
You have no family connections or title, so we'll see how far you get.
Shed your shell and throw it away.
Brandish that sword as you please.
Today from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
block all four gates into the palace as well as all other entrances.
As for all citizens, from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
all travel will be banned.
Anyone who does not follow this command, you will have to reveal your identity.
And you will be severely punished.
Tonight...
we will not accept provocation from anyone!
- Do you understand? - Yes!
Yeoning, Your Highness.
Your father's life... is in your hands.
But, Father...
Why are you so--
Why am I so calm?
Do you think I am sitting on this throne by chance?
What do you say?
How about we make a bet?
What do you mean by "bet"?
Do you see that?
This royal seal sitting in front of you.
Father!
Catch the assassin.
Then, this will all be yours.
But if you lose him, I will be dead and no longer here.
The Crown Prince will wear the crown.
Then you should leave this court.
Your Majesty.
I cannot dare to take part in this bet with you, Father.
But I will catch the assassin.
Should I tell you?
The way to get this throne?
If you take the masks off the assassins, they are people who were once by my side.
People I held dear.
They are usually people like that.
Think about it carefully.
Your Highness.
Follow me.
Is it that entrance?
Commanding Officer?
He has given me authority over the royal guards and some military.
He has ordered me to stop the assassin tonight.
Yeoning.
This is a test.
The king is testing you.
Yes, I know that very well.
That's why I must show the king this time.
As well as the palace ministers.
By any chance...
is there anyone you suspect?
No, there isn't.
- Is that right? - Yes.
Are you there, Sang Gil?
Yes.
Just in case, stay here by Mother's side.
Yes, Your Highness.
What is going on here?
- What if something happens to the king-- - Come now.
[Choi Yi Seok] A minister should not speak that way.
My lord, the situation is unraveling in a strange manner.
[Jo Il Soo]
The assassin is after the king.
But why does my throat feel vulnerable?
Is it not strange?
[Kim Chang Jib] The Crown Prince is taking a back seat.
Yeoning is the Commanding Officer and is protecting the king.
My lord, are you perhaps thinking...
So, he's the Commanding Officer?
Is the king favoring Yeoning?
That's strange. This is the right place.
Who goes there?
Stop there!
- Get him! - Yes, sir.
Baek Dae Gil.
What are you doing here?
I don't have time to explain. Sorry.
As long as you hold the man who killed my father in high regard...
Dam Seo, you're a monster too.
I take it back.
I take back saying that I would marry you, Dam Seo.
You said you wanted to kill Teacher, didn't you?
I know how you feel.
I have those feelings too.
Someone I hate enough to want to kill.
Tonight is my only chance.
So... just pretend not to know anything.
What if I can't do that?
Why?
Now...
I'm not the woman you're planning to marry anymore.
Master.
Is it the king?
The person you want to kill?
And if it is?
Then let's go together.
This has nothing to do with you.
I have someone I need to find too.
Let's go over the fence together.
Hey, over there!
Stop right there! Stop!
The assassin will probably create a disturbance at Gyeyang entrance.
He will get the attention of the guards.
You should move towards the Hongah entrance path.
Yes, sir!
Intruder!
There he is! Over there. Get him!
It's the assassin!
The assassin has broken in!
Why is the patrol at this entrance so poor?
Excuse me?
Is it really just the two of you?
Yes.
All the men are on the east side.
They all went to the Gyeyang entrance.
So the west side of the palace is empty.
Gyeyang entrance is only a diversion.
The path the assassin is taking is...
I truly...
hoped and hoped again...
that it would not be you, Dam Seo.
My lord.
In a situation like this, by sending Dam Seo into this danger...
what is it that you hope to gain?
It is conviction.
I am wavering right now, Scholar.
So, you think it may have not been the king....
but me who killed your father?
If long-time conviction breaks down, even if a great plan succeeds...
only doubt will be left in that heart.
Let us wait and see.
Will Dam Seo be able to get a hold of shaken convictions?
Will she drive a knife...
into the king's heart?
Everyone's trying to kill the king.
Then should I go and meet the king?
Have you really no intention to back down?
But if you lose him, I will be dead and no longer here.
The Crown Prince will wear the crown.
Then you should leave this court.
If you cannot cut my throat...
then do not move and just stay there.
Please.
It's not too late.
Can you really not stop?
Are you prepared to die?
Do you truly want to die?
Over there! Yeoning, Your Highness!
Your Highness, are you safe?
Where is he? Where did he run to?
That way.
What is it?
Just now... It must be nothing.
Who's there?
It's the assassin! Kill him!
You must have no fear of the heavens.
Do you have the right to own that sword?
Let us see.
Stand aside.
I have no intent to move.
You have no way out of this.
So...
if you take one more step....
you will die.
Do you think you can stop me with those arrows?
Try taking one step closer.
Then you can find out.
Stop!
What are you doing here?
Move.
What do you think you are doing here?
I am a student... of this person.
What are you doing?
I came to save you, Master.
Have you been well, Your Majesty?
It's been a long time, Kim Chae Gun.
There is no assassin.
If there is, it's a trick by the king.
What do you mean by that?
The time and date were announced with advanced warning given.
What kind of assassin in the world does that?
Then, are you saying that the king planned this entire thing?
For what reason?
There are many reasons.
It could be to test the security of the palace.
It could be to test the abilities of Yeoning, as well.
This was all the king's orders.
Please forgive my lack of courtesy.
So, how was it?
Over the period of a month, I entered palace grounds over 10 times.
I was never discovered.
The four gates were more difficult to break into.
The men guarding Gyungdeok Palace have become too relaxed.
The Crown Prince's guard is the same.
Breaking into the palace and getting to my destination took only few minutes.
The authority of the military will have to be expanded.
There will need to be a reorganization including throughout the royal guards.
But the king's ultimate goal was to catch me.
"I will give you a chance, so come at me if you will."
He was challenging me.
So, I took up his challenge.
Meaning...
You don't mean... Is that why you sent Dam Seo there?
By the way... who is that?
He is my thoughtless student.
What is your name?
It is Baek Dae Gil.
Come closer.
Come a bit closer to me.
Who are your parents?
Both my parents have passed away. They are not here.
I want to give this sword to you.
It is a sword that I liked very much.
What are you doing? Keep your manners.
- Kim Chae Gun. - Yes, Your Majesty.
I will give you the name Sword's Hand.
Use those great skills of yours for this country of Joseon.
And this card that I give you...
will save your life someday.
I am not worthy, Your Majesty.
Do not feel too at ease.
It is not over yet.
Die, King!
All of you, protect the king.
Your Highness!
This was all a test ordered by the king.
A test?
I see.
Get him! Over there!
Did you not say it was a test? Go on.
Yes.
My lord... please tell me.
Did you purposely push Dam Seo into the king's trap?
Didn't I tell you?
In order to gain one thing, you must give up another.
My lord!
Do not worry. Dam Seo will not die.
How can you be so sure of that?
There is you, Moo Myung, who worries about her so much.
And Hwang Jin Ki.
And Yeoning.
Catch him! Go.
Baek Dae Gil will be there too.
Did you lose the assassin?
Your Highness.
The assassin would have headed toward the palace doors.
Yes, Your Highness!
Wait. If you do not succeed...
If you cannot find a way out of the palace...
there is only one person who will save you in the palace.
Sukbin is the only one.
Save me, Your Highness.
I warned you to hold on to your life dearly.
But you ended up drawing your sword.
And who are you?
I am Baek Dae Gil.
They could not find Baek Man Geum's body.
His son is bent on revenge and fighting with Yi In Jwa.
Did you say son?
Yes, his name is Baek Dae Gil.
Why do you...
Mother.
I heard that it was a test. What brings you by?
An assassin may have come this way. Did you not see anyone?
No, I haven't seen anyone.
All right.
Just in case, I'll take a look around.
Go ahead.
They would not possibly be in your mother's room.
I was only looking out of worry.
I will get going now.
What is your relationship to this girl?
We just know each other a bit.
Your father is Baek Man Geum?
How do you know that, Your Highness?
I heard some things through Yeoning.
I see.
How were you raised?
Were you with your father the entire time?
Why are you curious?
What do you plan on doing now?
I owe a debt to this girl so I helped her hide out.
But she cannot stay here long.
The more time that goes by
the harder it will be to leave the palace.
What are you doing here?
So, you've become a student of Joseon's best swordsman, Kim Chae Gun?
You've gained some fighting skills and you've grown up.
But you will not be able to take Dam Seo out of this palace.
Not by yourself.
I didn't want to put Mother in an awkward position so I pretended not to know.
I have a plan, so bring Dam Seo before it gets too late.
I will bring a horse. You open the palace gates.
You cannot pass. Stop!
Stop!
Your Highness. It seems they have just left the palace.
Dae Gil, please be safe.
Are you a royal guard?
Where did you get that sword?
I asked you where you got it.
What is it to you?
Is it you?
Are you the pupil, the Tiger?
I'm right. You're Kim Chae Gun's pupil.
Master... you know Master?
We don't just know each other.
I happen to have a lot of interest in your master.
One life for a Buddha statue.
What is it?
Didn't your master tell you about me?
Oh! There is one.
He's not quite equal.
He's been nipping at my heels though.
He was a member of the king's guards and he is strong.
He even caught a tiger with his bare hands.
Hwang Jin Ki.
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The person who killed your father, Yi Soo, was your teacher, Yi In Jwa.
The assassin is already dead, so you've done your part.
Baek Dae Gil's spirit is too strong. I can no longer see anything.
Let's stop now.
Thank you, Master. Thank you so much.
What kind of guy cries? How embarrassing.
What's going on here?
Your Highness, please accept our will.
Is this what Father wants?
Those who betray Yi In Jwa!
Who else is there?
Let's take it easy now. I said, let's take it easy.
Our card shark players. You sure traveled a long way.
What is this?
There is a hunting dog that will bite Yi In Jwa's throat.
Have you become a great tiger now, Baek Dae Gil?