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How can this be...
Here is my acquaintance.
I see.
I am the leader of Saryang Merchant Group from Haeju.
Jung Do Jeon... How could he...
Are you Nameless members?
[Episode 40]
Isn't that Cho Young? Why would she be here?
Follow her quietly. You cannot lose her.
- Understood? - Yes.
Did he come here to take us down?
No, he would have brought soldiers with him if that were the case.
Why are you looking at me like that?
Forgive me.
Your presence as a leader of a merchant group is truly extraordinary.
And you don't look like a merchant either, sir.
Yes, you're right.
To be honest, I've never had an experience in trade.
But I am looking around to see if I can jump into
another trade with the family fortune I gathered.
Since you are in Haeju...
I had some questions I wanted to ask.
Oh, I see.
If he is a part of Nameless
was this a trap to begin with?
Or...
What on earth do you plan to do, Jung Do Jeon?
And he must be Lee Bang Ji.
Yeon Hyang's son.
So what is it that you are curious about?
Yes, in Mount Guwol in Haeju...
It is already late, so why don't you stay the night?
The rice wine here tastes exceptional.
I can't figure out how many are here.
We have to get out of here for Lord Sambong's safety.
Thank you for your kind offer
but time is money for a merchant.
I cannot delay any longer.
Oh, I see.
Thank you for your kind words today.
Then...
It was definitely the symbol of Nameless.
That merchant group must be managed by Nameless
or at least related to Nameless.
If it is Nameless, they must know that you met with the Jurchens in secret.
- Who did you say he is? - He is Jung Do Jeon.
The Prime Minister, Jung Do Jeon?
Why did Sambong meet with Moenpa?
My goodness, you already have it stamped.
There was a document he received from Moenpa.
It was in a red envelope.
The man with all the power made a secret agreement with Moenpa?
Could he possibly...
If my guess is right, the document is...
What is it?
- You. - Yes, sir.
- Is Seok Koo here? - Yes.
Take him and follow Sambong. You will find a red envelope.
Since Lee Bang Ji is with him, don't attack. Do you understand?
Yes, sir.
- Is that true? - Yes, it was Cho Young.
I had someone follow her.
Then this merchant group definitely belongs to Nameless!
We don't know how many are here. Let us get away from here first.
I will go to Kanggye Magistrate's Office. Let's go!
[Kanggye Magistrate's Office]
What brought you to this humble place, Lord Jung?
Send soldiers to Mansang Merchant Group right away
and arrest all members of the Group!
Pardon? Why all of a sudden--
Arrest them and report back to me right away.
We shall talk again then.
Yes.
Go to Gaegyeong right now and give this to Yeon Hee.
Tell her to submit it to His Majesty through Queen Majesty.
- Yes. - Then tell her about the situation here.
And follow Cho Young's movements closely.
Yes, I will.
You had Boon Yi's members follow Sambong?
Without even telling me.
Yes. Boon Yi hasn't decided on anything.
So they have to continue their work until then.
That is not the problem!
The problem is...
that you made the group move without discussing it with me.
There should be nothing I don't know about in this household.
Your Highness...
Goodness, I feel like I shouldn't have come today.
I must've picked a wrong day. Forgive me.
But if I may...
there is no time to fight between the two of you.
Division in the face of the enemy is a shortcut to failure.
It's not like that.
Are you inside, Bang Won?
Bang Gan.
Welcome. I will bring some tea.
Yes, thank you.
Who are you?
My name is Ha Ryoon...
- Hojung? - Yes.
Dregs of Teacher Lee Saek?
Oh, "dregs"...
Don't mind what Bang Gan says.
He does it to me, too.
Bang Won, I just came back from visiting Father at the palace.
I asked him earnestly, "Please forgive Bang Won now."
Father has gotten very old.
He kept letting out big sighs...
then he asked you to come in.
Me?
Prince Hwean brought him quickly.
How could we take our time when it is His Majesty's order?
What are you doing these days?
I read books and chat with my brothers to pass the time.
Is it true that you're involved with Nameless?
Father, what do you mean?
Sire, why would you say so?
Why are you not saying anything?
Is that what Lord Jung tells you?
Why would you speak of him here?
You should answer my question.
Father...
How could I possibly communicate with such a rebellious group?
It's never happened.
So what did you say?
He asked me if I'd be willing to receive any punishment
if it turned out I was involved with Nameless.
And I said I would.
Is Lord Sambong trying to alienate you from him?
I don't know.
Have you heard anything else about Sambong?
Sambong met with Moenpa, a tribal chief of the Jurchen at the border.
Since he went as the Special Commander
it is legal for him to meet with a tribal chief of the Jurchen.
Yes, it is.
Stabilizing the border area is not done only by force.
But why would he disguise himself as a leader of a merchant group
and meet in secret?
Disguised himself?
Would he be plotting something again?
What is Sambong planning?
Do you really plan to proceed with it?
What do you mean?
What I heard at the barracks of the Jurchen!
Do you really plan on Liaodong...
Nothing has been decided yet.
It may be possible, or it may not be.
It is difficult to understand.
It was also the reason that soldiers were withdrawn from Wihwa Island!
It was a plan I had from the beginning as I dreamed of the grand plan.
If it is to become a reality
only after I review thoroughly and prepare in detail, I will.
Then when do you plan to do it?
When Heaven deems it the correct time.
However, Ming that has occupied the continent and our new country...
Both of us have just begun.
The next few hundred years will be determined
based on how we handle our enemies.
That's why we have to be prepared for everything.
But a variable that still cannot be calculated is Nameless.
Since I sent soldiers to Mansang Merchant Group
let's wait and see for now.
Pardon? It was Sambong?
Yes, it was.
Then was he angling for us...
He didn't seem to know I was going to be the one meeting him.
But... something about it feels ominous.
Why did he meet with Moenpa in secret?
Sir, this is...
Did Sambong come into this room?
I met with him here.
Sambong knows.
This place is dangerous now.
Where is the warrior?
I ordered him to steal Sambong's document.
We have no time to do this here.
Please hurry. We have to get away from here.
Forgive me.
That lady just got pickpocketed.
What do you mean? Pickpocketed?
I can tell right away. I used to be good at it.
This kid! You must be proud that you used to be a thief!
Wait.
Give it back.
I'll cut your head off right now.
That envelope... is what we saw earlier, right?
Give it to me.
Pardon? What do you mean?
I won't ask you twice. Now.
It's nothing you would want.
I'm sorry.
I must've dropped it on the way--
It's not here.
He is in danger.
No!
It's my responsibility now!
Who on earth stole it?
Forgive me. I don't know.
I have to report the situation to Moogook.
What should I do?
You should go to Byeokrando and wait for an order.
Yes, I will.
Let us go.
What? Nobody was there?
Correct, it was empty.
More than that, the Merchant Group has disappeared completely.
I see. You may leave.
It means that Nameless found out about your meeting with the Jurchen.
Sir, forgive me.
The envelope was stolen.
What do you mean?
What are you talking about? It was stolen?
Was it Nameless?
I'm not sure if it was Nameless.
I chased the boy who stole it, but he was killed
and the envelope was gone.
We've failed.
If the document gets exposed, or if it is handed over to Ming...
I need to head to Gaegyeong!
He is going too far!
Why do you act this way? Please calm down!
Lord Sambong is doing it wrong!
Lord Lee...
How could he go through Hwasadan instead of the State Tribunal for the job?
Yeon Hee has helped Lord Sambong for a long time.
She knows more about Lord Sambong's work than anyone else.
It is a matter of state affairs! How could he work with Hwasadan?
Moreover, with regards to the appointment of the Crown Prince and the contributors
Lord Sambong and His Majesty made the decision
without even letting Lord Jo Joon in on it.
Is that the right way to do things?
This wood is...
- Lee Shin Jeok and Lord Nam Eun? - Yes.
Lord Sambong works only with Yeon Hee of Hwasadan
without even discussing it with them.
He was letting out his complaints to Lord Nam Eun.
If Lord Lee Shin Jeok would say such things...
it must be worse for other people.
It means Lord Sambong acting at his own discretion has reached a limit.
He seems to have completed something important on his own again.
Something important...
For someone like Sambong
without any discussion in the government, without even telling Lee Shin Jeok...
He is plotting something...
What could it be?
I'm not sure.
Whatever it is, it is dangerous enough to cause internal strife.
Pardon? Nameless?
The Mansang Merchant Group in Kanggye seems to be one of Nameless's bases.
Cho Young was there as well.
Then the document may be with Nameless.
Especially if Cho Young was there...
Yes, one of our spies is following her now.
I told Cho Young to go to Byeokrando and wait on standby.
Where is the document?
It was stolen by an unknown group.
If the document ends up in someone else's hand
especially if it is that of Nameless...
It could be a matter of time before Prince Jeongan finds out about it.
How is the progress with Myojakdan's preparation?
They are almost ready. We should be able to use them whenever we need them.
First, tell Cho Young to go to Ming and meet with Master Jin.
- Ming? - Why Ming, all of a sudden...
If Jung Do Jeon met with Moenpa, it could be...
We may have to make plans with Ming.
Yes, Moogook.
Regarding the document that Jung Do Jeon received from Moenpa...
Was it really pickpocketed?
If it's not the case...
Mister!
What happened? What's with this cart?
Mister, what's wrong?
It's...
How did this happen?
How on earth did this happen!
Seon Dol...
We told you to just follow him!
When did we tell you to steal things like that?
He jumped out suddenly! What could I have done?
He did it to get praise from Boon Yi.
Our poor Seon Dol... What a sad life...
Boon Yi, don't worry. I'll do well.
When I come back, my pay will increase too.
Who stole it?
I don't know.
I heard he was probably 16 or 17 years old.
16 or 17...
You had Boon Yi's people follow Lord Sambong?
Could it be... a member of Boon Yi's group?
I suggested... to cultivate the wasteland in Yiseo County.
In the end, we were going to get caught and have everything taken from us.
If I didn't suggest cultivating the wasteland...
maybe Eon Nyeon wouldn't have had to die.
What are you talking about?
By any chance... do you think Seon Dol's death is your fault, Boon Yi?
I was thinking of leaving if I received any land by myself.
I was out of my mind.
That's why I just told Seon Dol to go.
If it was any other time...
I wouldn't have sent such a young boy.
No, Boon Yi, you shouldn't say such a thing.
- Don't say useless things! - Mister...
Yes.
Should all of us... quit together?
Of course I want to quit.
Yes, everyone feels that way.
It is a bit scary now.
They wouldn't listen even if we told them to move along.
Even so, I have to do something.
Before someone else dies.
My dear, call Boon Yi for me.
Boon Yi asked to see you at the cave anyway.
I believe she has made up her mind.
Is that so?
It's not important what her decision is.
You have to hang onto Boon Yi regardless.
Boon Yi and her group can be very useful for us at a critical moment.
Also, at a critical moment...
she can make Sambong and Yeon Hee hesitate, even if just for a moment.
- So you must-- - I will take care of it on my own.
I am very sorry.
I shouldn't dare to make you come here...
and I was rude to do this.
But I did it out of desperation...
so please forgive me and hear me out.
Your Highness, you said that you had to do something
as long as your heart is beating.
And you asked me to make a choice.
Why would you bring it up here?
Lord Sambong, you said, in order to establish a country
where the people are comfortable
you had no choice but to take away all of the power from the princes--
It's not for you to bring it up!
Forgive me, sir.
However, I believe this is the time that I should speak up...
and this is the place for it.
What you went through in this cave...
I know about it because I heard from Yeon Hee.
When I heard the story, I cried a lot.
I heard that you started the grand plan for those children.
What is it that you want to say?
Those children waited for you as they wished for the Red Turbans to leave...
but such a horrific thing happened after the Red Turbans left.
There was a boy named Seon Dol.
Yes, there was.
He also wished earnestly for a new country to begin.
But after the new country has been founded...
he had a horrible death.
He was only 17 years old.
It happened while he was following you in secret.
Also, I heard that Yeon Hee's girl was murdered not too long ago.
I heard it happened while she was following Prince Jeongan in secret.
I cannot possibly understand it with my limited brain.
Why does it have to be this way?
I am begging you earnestly...
Warrior Moo Hyul, my brother, and me...
and many nameless people who fought and died for the two of you...
Please don't step on us while you fight against each other.
Please spare us.
Boon Yi...
What happened to your Seon Dol is truly regrettable.
That's not all. Many sad things have happened.
But I believe it's already too late
to resolve matters by begging for compassion.
I have my own way...
and His Highness probably has his own way.
We have no choice but to move forward separately for what we believe in.
You called us out here... to make us reconcile?
That was very foolish of you.
Then...
we will quit. All of us will.
We will not do any work for either of you anymore.
You said that you could give me a little bit of land.
But I cannot turn away from them.
But there is no way for all of us to make a living without doing this work.
So...
please work together and find a way for us to make a living.
We also played a small role in founding the new country.
The ones who were recognized as contributors
couldn't have done everything on their own.
It doesn't need to have rich soil. It doesn't matter if it's a wasteland.
We cannot add our support anymore, waiting for the land distribution
when we don't know when it's going to happen.
Please give us land so that we can make a living.
No.
I made it very clear.
If you choose to leave, I won't stop you and I respect your decision.
But that's all there is.
There is no more.
All of your members must be a few hundred of people.
This country is governed by the ordinance, the system, and the law.
Without considering the fairness of it
I cannot make the decision on my own to give away such sizable land for farming.
The land of this country is not privately owned anymore.
It's not a country where you can give away
or sell land like you used to in Goryeo.
Yes, I understand.
Then... my plea is over now.
What?
From now on...
I'd like to make a deal.
I'm sure you know what this red envelope is.
How did it...
Is that the one?
As I expected, it was Boon Yi's group.
But what is that white envelope?
And this is a record of the dates and the people you met with, Your Highness.
Have you been following me? Have you, Boon Yi?
These will probably become very dangerous weapons to each other.
Please forgive my rude behavior.
But we have to keep on living.
Living is the only way for us commoners.
So I am going to sell these.
Please give us a way for us to live for the price.
I need to speak with Prince Jeongan.
The three of you should wait outside.
I beg of you.
What will you do about Boon Yi's envelopes?
Will you buy them?
I won't be able to give her land...
but I believe I can find another way so that they can make a living.
What is really in the red envelope...
that you'd even think of another way to keep it to yourself?
You will find out in the near future, sire.
At any rate, Boon Yi's group will leave you.
Would you agree to it?
Yes, go ahead.
Please proceed.
Then--
Do you think I won't do a good job if I took charge of it?
This country!
Or do you hate the idea of an exceptional king?
I am trying to establish a country
that won't be swayed by how great the king is by himself.
Is that why you have the full authority over our military forces?
Since it is the beginning of the country, it is a temporary measure.
Also...
"Royal relatives cannot participate in politics in their lifetime."
You know about the Five Rules of the King.
Yes! I heard.
Is that why you turned away?
Now that I know that from the beginning there was never a place for me
what should I do?
But after what Prince Jinan did to Lord Han Goo Young
you'll also consider Prince Jeongan for the Crown Prince.
I did. Just like I thought Poeun was to be Prime Minister of this country...
I considered Prince Jeongan to be the Crown Prince of this country.
However... both of those ideas ended on Sonjuk Bridge.
You will not stop, will you?
No.
As long as I am alive...
I have to do something.
I will also change my mindset.
I will do my best to finish quickly to help you lose your greed.
You taught me that it was good for both of us...
what happened on Sonjuk Bridge that night.
Since you would tell me so, I am also able to rid of my burden.
I thought you might try to convince me until the day of death...
- How did it go? - Have you decided?
I will agree to your offer. But it's not a land to be cultivated.
All of your members can live together, work with their talent
and they will be helpful to the country, so it is not against moral principles.
Where is that place?
- It is Banchon. - Banchon?
Banchon is a village right next to Sungkyunkwan.
It is the place where people assist the scholars
and teachers of Sungkyunkwan in every aspect.
But since Poeun died, many students left
and their servants left with them, so it has become empty.
You should go there and fill the place.
The ones who have been there are slaves
but you don't need to become slaves.
I am grateful.
Even if you wouldn't forgive my rude behavior and take my life
I thought I would gladly accept it.
I am sorry, and thank you, sir.
Thank you, sire.
I truly thank you.
To be honest... this document--
Throw it out.
Don't ever pull a trick with a fake one again.
It was very close.
Pardon me...
If you knew it was fake... why...
Well...
I live with an animal's heart...
Maybe...
But maybe I remember that I used to be human.
For a moment, I wanted to act like a human being.
How did you know?
You can't fool me very well.
Just like I can't fool you.
I am going in.
Pardon me...
That worm...
We talked about that worm.
- Did the worm-- - Swallow me up?
I don't know who swallowed whom...
but if it's the only way to survive...
I have to swallow it.
If you have to swallow something to survive, whatever it is...
swallow it. Swallow it and survive.
It's a relief...
that you found the secret agreement and Boon Yi agreed to your offer.
Do you feel at ease now?
Even if it's only Boon Yi, if she can get away from this chaos...
it would be nice.
- How pitiful. - How sad...
Seon Dol...
I am sorry.
Why... can't I learn anything without getting hurt first?
I will do my best to finish quickly to help you lose your greed.
Yes, I will also do my best.
- It is Commissioner Lee Shin Jeok. - Your Highness.
What brought you here?
May I speak to you?
We found out where Cho Young is.
She is staying at an inn of some merchant group in Byeokrando.
She will get on a ship headed to Ming tomorrow.
- Ming? - Yes.
We can send soldiers and arrest her before that.
Now that I know that there was never a place for me to begin with...
what should I do now?
How is it going with Myojakdan?
Then, today...
Would it be possible?
Yes. I will get them ready.
The recognition of contributors was not done properly.
You must not be happy with your recognition
as a contributor of the second rank.
Of course you know it's not about that.
Don't you know that Lord Sambong has changed
since the foundation of the country?
Since Teacher Poeun passed way in such a way, he changed.
That's why I have a piece of resentment towards you as well, sire.
Manho...
We are not close enough to have
this friendly chat in the middle of the night.
Say what you came here for.
I would like to follow you, sire.
Lord Sambong was working only with Yeon Hee of Hwasadan
so he was letting out complaints to Lord Nam Eun.
Lee Shin Jeok also had a different attitude
towards the matter of Doomoon-dong.
Did Lord Sambong tell you to say that?
Did he tell you to say you'd follow me and see how I respond?
Do you think I'm a spy?
Whatever the case, it doesn't matter.
Whether you truly mean to follow me
or you mean to penetrate as a spy
this shows no effort at all.
Pardon?
For such a petty reason
you would abandon Lord Sambong after you've served him through thick and thin
and follow me...
How could I trust you?
Either way...
try a little harder to convince me.
What is it?
Someone came and asked me to give this letter to you.
To me?
Is there no more?
Can you not think of any words to convince me?
Then please leave now.
Either way, you failed.
- Are you not going to leave? - You are right!
That's not the only reason I would abandon Lord Sambong!
Then?
Lord Sambong...
made a secret agreement of some sort with Moenpa
a tribal chief of the Jurchen.
He is talking about the red envelope.
A secret agreement?
What secret agreement did they have?
It is embarrassing to say this
but I do not know.
He takes care of everything with Yeon Hee!
Whatever the content of the secret agreement is...
this will have a great influence on our diplomatic relationship with MIng.
He should have followed the government procedure
but he is working based on his own discretion!
If there was a secret agreement...
would it have something to do with Liaodong?
Your Highness...
Lord Sambong has as much power as the combined power
of Lord Lee In Gyeom and General Choi Young in the past.
The checks and balances he spoke of when he was planning the new country
disappeared a long time ago.
So...
You will stand behind me and keep Sambong in check?
The country I wanted to create was not like this!
So I would like to make an effort for what follows after.
Also, I have very little purpose under Lord Sambong.
I'd like to be used in a valuable way, Your Highness.
Sire, there is a palanquin outside...
and the lady in it requests to see you.
Who is she?
She won't leave the palanquin, so I don't know who she is.
For what reason did you ask for me so urgently?
What do you mean?
I asked for you?
Did you not ask for me?
Did you not send this letter to Byeokrando?
It is a matter of urgency.
I have to see you urgently before you leave for Ming.
It is about Jung Do Jeon, so don't delay for a moment.
This is definitely your handwriting, sire.
Is it not?
Then...
Could it be...
In order to write the content he wants in someone else's handwriting
he has to collect that person's handwriting first.
He has to collect his handwriting from thousands of letters
maybe even tens of thousands... and practice the letters.
The groups that can invest that much time and people
are Biguk Temple and Hwasadan.
To train a forger, it would take at least three years.
This is... from the forgers that you trained in Hwasadan.
Myojakdan!
Yeon Hee, this girl...
We are collecting Prince Jeongan's handwriting since he was in Sungkyunkwan.
Everyone in Myojakdan has divided the vowels and have been practicing.
Long sentences may be difficult, but simple sentences can be done.
Cho Young created something very interesting.
I believe I fell for a trap.
You have to leave right now.
Commissioner.
It's been a long time, ma'am.
You must have used Myojakdan.
Did you really ally with Nameless?
Also, how can you...
I heard that you have been complaining a lot recently.
Did you set up this scheme to stop me?
"Scheme"?
Are you referring to the fake handwriting?
Cho Young ran all the way here in the middle of the night
after receiving your letter.
It is clear fact!
Do you think you can destroy me with this?
Because I don't think it will be the case
I will continue to prepare more thoroughly.
What are you doing there? Arrest him right now!
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[Six Flying Dragons]
Are you saying that Prince Jeongan formed an alliance with Nameless?
Do you have any sure evidence?
I will play the evil role in everything.
Please don't worry, sire.
We may be able to get all of them
including the Wang Family, Nameless, and Prince Jeongan.
Take Bang Ji with you and start the plan to arrest Nameless.
Moogook, I believe this place has been found.
- We have to leave. - I will lead the plan myself.
Mother.
You should kill me now.