Original subtitles

If he wants to know the truth about his father's death...

We have something to hunt.

Lord Kim Ik-hee wants to see you.

Kim Ik-hee?

I came to thank you for saving my life.

Do you know how I've been looking for you?

What happened?

He passed away.

I'm Yong from Nammun.

Don't be a baby.

Don't use your left shoulder.

I can't stop him, and I can't as well encourage him.

What a crummy wall!

Dirt wall and water...

Our Iljimae did?

That's right.

Iljimae saved Eun-bok and all the other boys.

I feel full, just hearing the story.

Like you ever get full?

Did you hear the news?

Our Iljimae took Jeong Myong-su and his son,

and loaded them on a ship to China.

You're here.

How strange...

His wound was healing nicely, but it got worse overnight.

You're crying?

No.

Your baby isn't going to die.

You'll flood my house if he ever gets hurt again.

The news of that rat putting Jeong Myong-su and his son

on a ship to China as spread throughout the country,

and the situation has gotten out of hand.

And petitions criticizing the court for turning

a blind eye to Jeong Myong-su and his son's atrocities

are pouring in from all over the country.

That's not all.

The people are once again gathering in front of

the envoy's quarters for not keeping

the promise we made to them.

Your Majesty, we can no longer protect Jeong Myong-su.

It is time we deport Jeong Myong-su.

But...

I highly doubt Jeong Myong-su will talk of this incident

which stemmed from his mistakes.

Your Majesty, please heed our...

Assaulting innocent people and coercing

a false statement is a grave crime.

Therefore, Jeong Myong-su and his son Jeong Chi-hong

who have engaged in numerous atrocities

against the people of Joseon will be deported immediately.

Moreover, I plan to bring about restructure in the court.

Ministers Yi Myong, Jeong Hyong-gu, and Kim Woo-jin,

the Royal Secretariat, who abused their power

and took bribes, will be relieved of their positions

and be ordered to return all their

wrongfully begotten wealth to the people.

Iljimae...

How dare you...

How dare you mess with me...

Those disgusting scumbags...

Let that teach you a lesson!

Life is but crap...

Don't bark like a dog.

Bark like a dog and you'll end up like him.

Iljimae is the one who chased them out, not the king.

The government wouldn't have done anything

if it weren't for Iljimae.

I'm planning to serve Iljimae as my big boss from now on.

What?

Big boss of the Castor Oil Gang?

Punk, our Iljimae is our king.

Our sun!

King?

Sun?

Then that boy...

There can't be two suns in the sky.

I see the strong power of the sun,

a figure who'll win the hearts of the people.

King...

CROWN PRINCE SO-HYUN KING INJO'S FIRST BORN

Father. I have returned after nine years.

Son. You have suffered so because of your incompetent father.

Father.

And so have you.

No, Your Majesty.

And do not be disappointed by the humble welcome.

There have been many unfortunate incidents

and unrest among people.

So I have ordered for a humble welcome.

And you were right to do so.

You must be tired from your long trip.

Go and get some rest. I also need rest.

Your Majesty, we must hold a grand banquet

to welcome the crown prince...

The crown prince returned as soon as

Jeong Myong-su was deported.

Don't know understand what that signifies?

The crown prince has united with Qing to chase me out.

I can't let him get his way.

It took so much for me to get here.

It took so much to keep this throne...

I can't give up so easily.

Enjoy. Eat up.

Congratulations.

You're the best!

The Royal Shoemaker...

So when do you enter the palace?

The day after tomorrow.

I'm going to miss you so much.

I'll be out often.

Congratulations.

Hi, Yong.

How did you ever get a great son like that?

I could never understand...

You brat...

He takes after his mother.

There's going to be another happy occasion.

What?

Those rotten people are officially getting married.

Getting married?

At their age? How embarrassing.

I know.

But your father must be jealous.

Why?

Why else?

You immature brat...

Do something for your mother and father.

Do what?

Wait...

You mean my father and mother just shacked up

without a wedding?

What? Shack up?

So...

You should have them consummate their marriage.

Now, that's being a good son.

You shouldn't be out and about when you're not healed yet.

Mom, Dad and you never had a wedding?

What brought that on?

Why didn't you tell me?

Don't worry. I'll go and...

As soon as my shoulder gets better,

I'll get back in the Castor Oil Gang,

make some money and throw you an amazing wedding.

With that dirty money?

You still haven't gotten out of that gang?

I was just...

I just want to be a good son.

Never mind then.

What's this?

You...

When did you save up this much money?

I'll pay you back someday.

You just make yourself look pretty.

I'll take care of everything.

Don't make it too fancy.

All right, one and only Dan-yi.

But where did Dad go?

This is all my fault...

My poor Yong...

What am I going to do...?

Those rotten jerks...

They drew such ugly portrait of him.

No wonder I couldn't recognize him.

I should've known.

What are you doing here?

Nothing. What do you want?

You heard that fake monk

and Aunt Sim-deok is getting married?

Yes, I heard.

You're jealous.

Don't worry. You have your son.

I'll give you and Mom a wedding too.

Forget it... I'm too old for that.

Go get some sleep if you have nothing better to do.

That's not it. You and Mom...

Forget it!

Who knows what will happen tomorrow...

Don't be shy.

Are you embarrassed? Don't regret it later.

Yeah, who knows what will happen tomorrow...

Who knows what will happen to me...

I'll feel better if I give them a wedding at least.

So you want to postpone my wedding,

and give Swe-dol a wedding first?

Deok, we've already done it.

Heung-gyun and I'll prepare for the ceremony.

I'll cater the party.

That's perfect. Lots of food.

What about you two?

We have our area of expertise.

We'll be in charge of their passionate night.

Then I'll be in charge of entertainment.

What's going on? What's so funny?

My stomach!

I have to get back to work.

Wait. The meeting's not over yet!

Dae-sik, come here.

Why is everyone leaving?

What's going on?

Your Majesty.

I have something important for you to do.

What are these beggars doing here?

Isn't this Minister Byun's inn?

I'm sure it is.

I thought it was the most luxurious inn in town...

Those filthy beggars...

We wasted our time. Let's go somewhere else.

My lady, that lady and man are getting married.

How embarrassing.

Who?

That lady who lent you her dress and Swe-dol.

That man who's missing his front tooth.

He's my father's friend.

Where will they hold their wedding?

Is something the matter?

Those rotten jerks are leaving me out...

Do I smell?

What's that?

You're making a wedding robe for that fake monk?

Why...

You too, Dan-yi?

What did I do?

I don't smell.

Father, no poops. No, cow, horse or dog poops.

Use the best, okay?

Okay. You're the fraud, not me.

Don't be late. Come back before the wedding.

If you stray, I'll tell Mom.

Mom?

You're already getting chummy with her?

Fine!

What's all this?

Isn't this a wild boar?

You have to have meat for the party.

Here. I caught this.

What are you doing?

Are they wedding lanterns? Who's getting married?

That Yong proved to be a good son.

He's throwing a wedding for his mother and father.

The wedding will take place at Lady Eun-chae's inn tomorrow.

You'll be there, won't you?

It's not a place for me.

What did I ever do? Leaving me out of everything.

Dad, why are you home so late?

Forget it. You left me out earlier.

Come here for a minute.

Don't push me.

Go in.

What?

What's this?

You say everyone's been avoiding you?

I think I know why.

Get in there.

Are you saying everyone's been avoiding me

because I smell?

You rotten brat. I don't smell.

I'm much cleaner than Keok-du.

Maybe I do smell a little.

Yes, you do.

Get in there.

Hey, put me down.

Be still.

I wonder if the wedding preparation is going well.

That was the royal physician...

Right, the crown prince is sick.

But why was he sneaking around?

This is lacquer.

That feels good.

Feels good?

Yes, it feels good.

But why is the water so murky?

Did you take a bath first?

No, I didn't.

I put ginseng, rice water, and peach leaves

to give you softer skin.

So my skin will glow if I wash with this water?

That's right. You'll have baby soft skin.

You're a good son.

You brat, be gentle.

Dad.

What?

Why are you so skinny?

I'm not.

Don't you see my muscles?

Here, let me show you. See?

Dad.

What?

It was tough raising me, wasn't it?

What's gotten into you? You're giving me goose bumps.

Look.

Dad.

What?

Even when...

Even when I'm gone, you have to be happy

with your One-and-only Dan-yi for a long time.

Okay?

Sounds like you're on your deathbed.

You take care of your mother when I'm gone.

I can't live without you. You know that.

You know I can't live without you either.

Ouch! Why did you do that?

Put some muscle into it.

I'm sorry, Dad.

It must be so hard for my baby...

Yong, Dad's okay.

So don't ever forgive me.

You're so dirty.

Everyone's dirty.

Scrub harder.

More to the left.

Left I said!

This is my left.

Is it?

Then right, you jerk.

What?

Uncle, don't forget anything now.

Don't you know better?

Female on this side and the male on that side.

Do I have to tell you everything?

Good for you.

My lady.

You're even renting your inn for me.

You didn't have to do this for me.

Fine, let's meet our parents together later.

Go away. How dare you?

What now?

It's time. Go bring them.

Don't forget.

Dan-yi.

Yong.

Yong.

Where did they go?

Dad.

Where did you go so early?

Somewhere.

Dad, try this on.

I don't want to wear someone else's robe.

Dan-yi will kill me if she finds out.

She was worried she made it too small for Uncle Fake.

Really?

Dan-yi never makes a mistake.

It fits me perfectly.

Then it'll be too small for him.

What the...

What's going on?

Put me down!

Put me down!

You rotten brat, put me down!

You brat, you're dead.

One, two, three.

Dad, look up there.

Groom Na Swe-dol and bride one-and-only Dan-yi!

Bride, first bow.

Next...

Get up.

Don't get ahead of yourself.

Next, groom, return the bow.

Why are you crying?

You're still not over him?

This one?

No, this one.

I'm sure it's this one.

It's this one.

But how do we know who's going to drink from this cup?

You're right.

Just put it in the whole thing.

Yes, more the better.

Put it in the whole thing.

There's hair...

Thank you.

For living with a woman like me.

What do you mean? I haven't done anything for you.

I should be grateful to you.

For staying by this fool's side.

I thought it was just a cold.

He has gotten worse since he started taking his medicine.

He's just feeling down.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Dan-yi, let's be happy, the three of us with Yong, until the end.

Thank you.

Then...

I'm so sleepy.

You must be tired too.

Turn...

Shall I?

Can you see?

Keok-du, can you see anything on that side?

I can see.

Move.

What?

What's that?

You rotten jerks.

Go away. Go to sleep!

Don't take more than half an hour opening a lock.

Who's there?

You think he got away safely?

What an honor. I saw Iljimae in action.

Please enjoy.

Look at you.

He's gotten thinner overnight.

Was it good?

Dan-yi, what was he doing up all night?

Stuff your mouth.

Did you hear?

Iljimae almost got caught last night.

Really?

Yes, I heard from Jong-bok.

His master was worried about Iljimae,

so he bought an advanced lock from the West

and put it on his storage room door.

Iljimae almost got caught trying to open that lock.

He was bragging that he helped him get away.

He's lying!

Our Lord Iljimae can open any lock, and he can fly.

He's lying. He's a fake!

What about a fake?

No... I'm sure he's right.

Even the mighty Iljimae can't open a lock from the West.

And a man can't fly.

Go.

Go if you're done eating.

He's the one who told us he could fly.

Eat up.

How strange.

What kind of thief only steals a lock?

Really? He didn't take anything else?

He only took the lock. He didn't even open the door.

Wow, but he opened the lock Iljimae couldn't?

My One-and-only Dan-yi, you've gotten prettier overnight.

What happened?

Where were you all night?

I didn't want to stay home all night,

so I was out gambling.

Dad wants you to come to the old blacksmith shop.

The blacksmith shop?

Yes, he said it's the one in the forest.

Wasn't that Yong?

Where's he going in such a hurry?

Yong!

Leave him.

You're looking for me?

You have a nice house.

Who are you?

You're the younger son, aren't you?

You must be rich if you're Minister Byun's son.

Who are you?

I have something to tell you about your birth...

What?

Dad.

It's been so long since I've been here.

I once practiced here with locks for the constable test...

I have something to tell you today.

Listen up.

Yong.

I can go to Minister Byun right now and tell him everything.

Don't be absurd. How dare you try to con me?

Wait a minute. You didn't know, did you?

I guess that wench even lied to her own son.

Yes, your mother was a vicious wench.

A man needs a skill to make a living.

I don't think you'll ever pass the civil exam.

You can't be a gangster forever,

and I don't have much to leave you.

So I want you to take over my lock business.

Don't say that. I'll take the civil exam.

You know what happens if I open my mouth to Minister Byun?

Neither you nor your mother will survive.

I can't wait long.

Bring money to Myongweol-gwan by eleven tonight.

Come in.

What's that chest?

You know what this is?

It's the latest Western lock even Iljimae couldn't open.

But how did you get...

I just borrowed it for our family business.

If we're to make it in this business,

we have to make locks Iljimae can't open.

And in order to do that,

we have to open this lock he couldn't open.

To open what he can't, that's us locksmith's fate.

How did you do that?

This was my top secret weapon. It's yours now.

Your top secret weapon?

What's this?

My invention. Aka, the master key.

You can open any lock in the world with these.

Why? Because I'm Swe-dol.

I can open any Western lock,

including the ones in the king's house.

But they're just picks.

Look. There's nothing special about these Western locks.

But this rotten lock has many grooves, unlike ours.

Which means those Westerners have more to hide.

First, put one pick in to make way,

and use the other pick to go all the way and open the door.

That's easy.

You think so?

Then do it.

Lock up.

Why?

You'll pick up any skill faster

when faced with an extreme situation. Lock up.

Okay.

Now open it.

I can't get out only when you open it.

I'll suffocate in here if you can't open it.

All right.

What? Can't open it?

You said it was easy.

You think it's easy to move two picks at once?

That's what requires a skill.

Open it. I'm going to take a nap in here.

Cha-dol.

Who's my father?

What are you saying?

Who's my father?

That's...

Am I not Minister Byun's son?

What did you hear?

I know everything. Don't try to lie to me.

Then...

Who's my father?

You're not done yet?

I can't breathe...

Yong, it's too dark in here.

I feel like I'm in a coffin.

Hang in there. I'm almost done.

Who's my father?

Is it Father here?

Yes, I wanted you to have a better life...

We lied so you didn't have to live as a thief's son.

How...

How could you have done that?

If I hadn't lied to Ministher Byun then...

If I hadn't sent you there...

...you and your father would've died.

How...

Without telling me...

You two are really something else.

Do you know what kind of life I had there?

Then can you come back?

Can you?

Why should I?

You're telling me to come back now?

You turned your back on me when I begged to come back...

And now you're asking me if I can come back?

Why should I come back here now?

You abandoned me...

Dad, are you okay?

It's hot in there, isn't it?

Dad.

Dad!

Are you okay?

Dad.

Just hang in there.

Yes, that's the only thing this foolish father

can do for you.

Cha-dol.

What brings you here?

You missed your mother?

You heard the rumor too?

Mak-swe told you, didn't he? That big mouth...

Cha-dol...

What happened?

What happened?

He found out everything.

Cha-dol found out...

Found out what?

That he's not his real son.

Did you...

Did you tell him who his real father is?

I told him you're his real father...

What am I going to do... My poor Cha-dol...

Don't cry.

Don't cry, Dan-yi.

I'll go see him now and talk to him.

Don't cry.

I've told you the uncle of the Left Minister is coming,

and you turned him away so you could put up beggars?

Do you realize how humiliated I was?

I never turned him away.

I offered to give him a different room, but he left.

I told you to give him the VIP room.

But a sick man was staying in that room...

So you put a sick beggar in the VIP room...?

Daughter, you bring in beggars infested with lice,

and you feed all the homeless in town.

I didn't pour my money into this inn to feed beggars.

Daughter, are you the boss of them?

Forget it.

You're responsible if we get a bad reputation.

And go home early.

The whole place is on high alert because of that rat, Iljimae.

So don't be out and about late.

Pardon?

That rat is going to get caught tonight.

What do you mean?

The Left and Right Magistrates, together with the Royal Guard

will carry out a joint operation.

It's the end for Iljimae.

We'll continue our conversation after the operation.

Chase those beggars out and catch all lice until then.

Bye.

But he's not here.

Please let me see him just once.

I have to talk to him.

He's really not here. He went to catch Iljimae.

What? Iljimae? Where?

I can't tell you that.

I have to see him right now. Please tell me.

What a leech. Go away!

You there, where's Patrolman Byun stationed today?

It's Lord Suh Young-su's.

All right.

We have a bit of an emergency.

You only need to stay away for a few days.

I'm really sorry.

Are you sure?

I'm sure.

Iljimae will show up tonight.

Iljimae?

Dad.

Dad!

Dad!

Answer me, Dad!

Dad.

Dad.

Dad...

He has to be there...

Oh no...

He has to be there...

Yong.

Yong...

SUH YOUNG-SU

Fire!

SUH YOUNG-SU

It's Lord Suh Young-su's.

Are you sure? The inn is on fire?

Yes, that's where everyone is now.

Move out of the way.

Where's Lady Eun-chae?

Is she in there?

My lady!

My lady!

My lady!

My lady.

My lady!

My lady!

My lady!

What are you doing here?

The inn is on fire.

Just leave me be.

What?

Come here.

Don't touch me.

I'm not moving an inch.

Why? You want to die here?

What's wrong with you?

I'm waiting for someone.

Come here.

Put me down.

Heung-gyun.

Uncle.

Hi.

I'm out to buy some stuff.

I have to get back to the palace soon.

Here, read this for me.

Suh Young-su.

Thanks, bye.

Wait...

Let's talk inside.

He went in.

Really?

There's something suspicious about the crown prince's illness.

It must be...

You don't say...

He killed his own brother. He can kill his son...

Let's go to China. We must reveal the truth.

What are you saying?

His Majesty has said he wouldn't make an issue of it further.

Will you make a mountain out of a molehill?

He's a frightening man. He won't let us live.

But...

He not only killed his own brother, but Sim Gi-won,

Kwon Du-hyung and Kim Ik-hee

who he'd made a blood pact with.

There are only two of us left.

But... I want to trust His Majesty.

You rat... I got you now.

Arrest him.

Kill him!

Can't catch me?

Come and get me.

You're dead when I catch you.

You'll never catch me, you dunce.

I should let my baby catch me...

At least he can get a promotion out of this.

Surprise.

I'm Iljimae.

What's going on?

I can't do it today.

Why did you say you were Iljimae?

You can become a chief now since you caught Iljimae, right?

Just like that jerk...

You did it for me?

It's okay.

I only stole some ink stones and stuff.

It can't be a serious crime.

And I'm used to flogging.

So don't worry about me.

You heard everything from your mother?

I'm really sorry... this fool had to be your father.

You should've abandoned me as Mother did.

Why were you so good to me?

That's why now... I hate and resent you more.

It's because I'm such a fool.

I'm sorry...

I'm sorry, Cha-dol.

Cha-dol.

Cha-dol! Cha-dol...

My poor Cha-dol...

Take him away.

Are you all right?

The Royal Guard lay in ambush all over town to catch you...

Don't do such a dangerous thing again.

If the fire had spread...

You saw.

Don't ever do it again.

I was about to go see you now. You're right on time.

Beat it. And don't show yourself to me again.

If I ever see you again, I'll kill you.

Of course. I just needed some money.

I'll never come around Hanyang again, Young Master.

What did you hear in that room?

I was sleeping... There was no one in the room.

I didn't hear anything...

At his age, with his looks and height...

He dared try to copy Iljimae...

Maybe I can pull it off.

I don't think he heard anything.

He might have heard everything but is feigning ignorance.

It's something no one else must hear.

I doubt it.

I don't care whether he heard it or not.

He doesn't want to leave any loose ends.

Take care of it.

Your Highness.

Summon the royal physician now!

Yes, Your Majesty.

Why are you doing this? I didn't hear anything.

Is he still out drinking?

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My son...

Father.

You have to do something important for me.

He has to be there.

Let's go talk inside.

No one must hear it.

Why were you so good to me?

TO BE CONTINUED...