1 00:00:10,390 --> 00:00:12,683 THIS DRAMA IS A FICTIONAL STORY BASED ON HISTORICAL FACTS 2 00:00:12,684 --> 00:00:15,230 SOME ORGANIZATIONS AND CHARACTERS IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS 3 00:00:20,984 --> 00:00:22,577 You punk! 4 00:00:28,866 --> 00:00:31,252 You... How dare you! 5 00:00:33,298 --> 00:00:35,196 My father is not a dog. 6 00:00:35,197 --> 00:00:37,374 He's the best general in Goryeo, Seo Geom. 7 00:00:37,500 --> 00:00:40,177 So tell me to fuck off again if you dare, you bastard! 8 00:00:52,140 --> 00:00:55,484 Someone told me that I am the greatest swordsman of Goryeo. 9 00:01:31,095 --> 00:01:31,881 PASS 10 00:01:32,930 --> 00:01:34,065 Now, leave. 11 00:01:51,658 --> 00:01:53,777 EPISODE 2 12 00:02:03,895 --> 00:02:05,362 Aren't you coming? 13 00:02:06,814 --> 00:02:07,948 What? 14 00:02:10,109 --> 00:02:11,368 Yes. 15 00:02:22,246 --> 00:02:23,839 Aren't you happy to see me? 16 00:02:25,166 --> 00:02:26,634 Now, I can hope to get 17 00:02:26,992 --> 00:02:28,418 that ten seom of rice again. 18 00:02:31,108 --> 00:02:33,035 - That's great. - Yes. 19 00:03:18,010 --> 00:03:19,478 My gosh! 20 00:03:19,654 --> 00:03:21,263 You have a good eye. 21 00:03:21,264 --> 00:03:25,737 Daylilies symbolize a harmonious marriage and help you conceive a son. 22 00:03:25,738 --> 00:03:30,184 Fly this kite and conceive a healthy boy. 23 00:03:30,231 --> 00:03:33,400 "Marriage"? "Son"? Don't ruin someone's future here. 24 00:03:33,401 --> 00:03:34,827 Whose future? 25 00:03:36,529 --> 00:03:39,239 - Yours, of course. - Who knows? It might be even brighter. 26 00:03:39,240 --> 00:03:43,226 Why can't a beautiful lady and a handsome man fall for each other? 27 00:03:43,227 --> 00:03:45,061 - Enough. - Are you taking the military exam? 28 00:03:45,062 --> 00:03:48,324 This kite with lilies will help you become a high-ranking military official. 29 00:03:49,020 --> 00:03:50,654 Let's go fly a kite. 30 00:03:50,745 --> 00:03:52,903 The kite will take all the bad luck away. 31 00:03:52,904 --> 00:03:54,529 Bring Yeon. We'll go get some fresh air. 32 00:03:54,530 --> 00:03:56,656 Forget it. She'll boss me around. 33 00:03:56,657 --> 00:03:59,543 Don't give me that. I know how much you care about her. 34 00:03:59,786 --> 00:04:02,338 Bring her. I'll let her boss me around instead. 35 00:04:02,497 --> 00:04:05,466 Well, if you insist... Shall I bring her, then? 36 00:04:07,293 --> 00:04:09,192 I'll take this cherry blossom kite. 37 00:04:09,193 --> 00:04:12,913 Beautiful cherry blossoms. Here's your cherry blossom kite. 38 00:04:13,674 --> 00:04:14,934 Here. 39 00:04:15,343 --> 00:04:16,477 Me? 40 00:04:16,484 --> 00:04:18,650 Tomorrow at Yeseongjeong. 41 00:04:19,062 --> 00:04:20,280 Let's fly it together. 42 00:04:23,100 --> 00:04:25,277 I should get you guys one too, then. 43 00:04:30,034 --> 00:04:31,881 Why the squid kite for me? 44 00:04:31,882 --> 00:04:33,767 See you guys tomorrow. 45 00:04:35,071 --> 00:04:36,956 Why the squid kite? 46 00:04:38,241 --> 00:04:39,542 Hey! 47 00:04:47,875 --> 00:04:49,000 Hui-jae. 48 00:04:49,001 --> 00:04:51,512 - Hui-jae. - Mom. 49 00:04:56,217 --> 00:04:57,643 Sweetheart! 50 00:05:00,429 --> 00:05:01,897 Give this to Madame Seo. 51 00:05:02,014 --> 00:05:03,899 Don't look back. Just go, okay? 52 00:05:04,141 --> 00:05:05,609 I'll come for you... 53 00:05:06,811 --> 00:05:08,529 Mom! 54 00:05:11,649 --> 00:05:13,701 Cut it out, you bitch. 55 00:05:20,199 --> 00:05:21,750 Find it. 56 00:05:42,221 --> 00:05:43,898 Look at this kid. 57 00:05:44,098 --> 00:05:47,726 She's panting like a goldfish. 58 00:05:47,727 --> 00:05:49,194 This little rat... 59 00:06:00,698 --> 00:06:04,376 Your movements tell me that you learned proper sword fighting. 60 00:06:05,286 --> 00:06:08,714 And you have the straight sword, which the military uses. 61 00:06:08,873 --> 00:06:11,249 I bet you are wearing your uniform underneath. 62 00:06:11,250 --> 00:06:12,593 Identify yourself! 63 00:06:13,252 --> 00:06:14,887 Someone told me that 64 00:06:15,546 --> 00:06:17,389 I am the greatest swordsman of Goryeo. 65 00:06:19,216 --> 00:06:22,519 I am the Commander in Chief of the Northern Punitive Force, Seo Geom. 66 00:06:22,637 --> 00:06:24,104 Now, 67 00:06:26,557 --> 00:06:28,108 I shall slash you. 68 00:06:46,035 --> 00:06:49,755 I have built thousands of stone tombs in battlefields. 69 00:06:51,082 --> 00:06:54,593 These will never come apart even if the mountains collapse. 70 00:06:59,090 --> 00:07:00,474 Do not 71 00:07:00,883 --> 00:07:02,643 let anyone oppress you. 72 00:07:03,135 --> 00:07:04,937 That's the only way you won't collapse. 73 00:07:05,972 --> 00:07:09,275 Don't let anyone intimidate you even if they're stronger than you. 74 00:07:10,601 --> 00:07:12,403 Only then can you hold out. 75 00:07:17,984 --> 00:07:19,493 I will be sure 76 00:07:22,154 --> 00:07:24,206 to repay you for this. 77 00:07:25,366 --> 00:07:26,709 Sure, repay me. 78 00:07:28,953 --> 00:07:31,130 With high interest. 79 00:07:52,143 --> 00:07:53,777 My gosh! 80 00:07:54,395 --> 00:07:55,937 No! 81 00:07:55,938 --> 00:07:58,657 - My goodness. - Father... 82 00:07:58,941 --> 00:08:01,192 No, don't do this to me. 83 00:08:01,193 --> 00:08:03,704 No! You said... 84 00:08:22,214 --> 00:08:24,141 Hwi means "to shine." 85 00:08:24,967 --> 00:08:26,643 And Yeon means "beautiful." 86 00:08:33,476 --> 00:08:36,779 I heard a well-made bow sounds like the geomungo. 87 00:08:37,772 --> 00:08:38,906 It was true. 88 00:08:48,365 --> 00:08:50,250 Let's go fly a kite tomorrow. 89 00:08:50,934 --> 00:08:53,569 So I can get rid of bad luck before the big day. 90 00:08:53,662 --> 00:08:55,172 "The big day"? 91 00:08:55,289 --> 00:08:56,799 The military examination. 92 00:08:57,583 --> 00:08:58,967 What? 93 00:09:07,968 --> 00:09:10,553 Sir, why did you pretend you didn't notice them earlier? 94 00:09:10,554 --> 00:09:12,231 What do you mean? 95 00:09:12,848 --> 00:09:15,901 Those two guys and that girl. I know you saw them. 96 00:09:16,685 --> 00:09:18,028 Did I? 97 00:09:21,315 --> 00:09:22,574 What is the reason, sir? 98 00:09:23,192 --> 00:09:25,735 Why must you pretend you didn't see them? We nearly caught them. 99 00:09:25,736 --> 00:09:26,903 Watch what you say. 100 00:09:26,904 --> 00:09:28,914 I will report this to Chief. 101 00:09:29,532 --> 00:09:32,158 I will be sure to seize this opportunity. 102 00:09:32,159 --> 00:09:35,421 - Colonel Choe. - Make your decision by tomorrow. 103 00:09:45,506 --> 00:09:46,765 Jeez. 104 00:09:58,102 --> 00:10:00,228 Did you put on that blush with your foot? 105 00:10:00,229 --> 00:10:03,740 Don't laugh. If you do, I'll kill you. 106 00:10:04,859 --> 00:10:06,869 I'll really kill you. 107 00:10:10,614 --> 00:10:14,209 I clearly told you not to laugh! 108 00:10:51,739 --> 00:10:52,873 Who is she? 109 00:10:53,532 --> 00:10:54,791 What? 110 00:10:55,868 --> 00:10:57,002 My boss. 111 00:10:59,330 --> 00:11:00,589 She's my sister. 112 00:11:05,920 --> 00:11:07,512 You must be Yeon. 113 00:11:08,422 --> 00:11:11,725 I didn't know this good-for-nothing guy had such a beautiful sister. 114 00:11:12,801 --> 00:11:15,261 You are quite beautiful yourself. 115 00:11:15,262 --> 00:11:17,981 My name is Hui-jae. 116 00:11:18,265 --> 00:11:19,483 I am Yeon, 117 00:11:19,850 --> 00:11:21,151 Seo Yeon. 118 00:11:22,019 --> 00:11:25,155 Did you crush safflower petals and mix them with water to make the blush? 119 00:11:26,148 --> 00:11:27,273 How else can you make it? 120 00:11:27,274 --> 00:11:29,192 Water is no good as it dries quickly. 121 00:11:29,193 --> 00:11:30,360 Use camellia oil instead. 122 00:11:30,361 --> 00:11:32,445 It absorbs easily and doesn't smudge. 123 00:11:32,446 --> 00:11:34,164 Shall I show you how it's done? 124 00:11:37,326 --> 00:11:38,543 Shall I? 125 00:11:40,245 --> 00:11:42,965 Well, you can show me if you'd like. 126 00:12:01,116 --> 00:12:02,784 Do clothes make the woman? 127 00:12:02,785 --> 00:12:04,086 I'd say it's the makeup. 128 00:12:20,344 --> 00:12:22,428 The poster pasters are at Yeseongjeong. 129 00:12:22,429 --> 00:12:24,097 The word must not get out. 130 00:12:24,098 --> 00:12:26,983 You and I are the only ones that know about it, sir. 131 00:12:27,935 --> 00:12:29,069 Let's go. 132 00:12:37,736 --> 00:12:39,278 Don't try to fight the wind. 133 00:12:39,279 --> 00:12:41,832 Let the kite move with the wind. 134 00:12:41,865 --> 00:12:43,866 Move with the wind instead of fighting it. 135 00:12:43,867 --> 00:12:47,087 You'll live long if you unwind the spool all the way to the end. 136 00:12:47,371 --> 00:12:49,506 I want to live long enough to die of old age. 137 00:13:03,637 --> 00:13:06,055 I can't believe the string broke because of the wind. 138 00:13:06,056 --> 00:13:07,983 I can fix it. 139 00:13:09,685 --> 00:13:11,144 Hwi, just leave it! 140 00:13:11,145 --> 00:13:12,863 I said, just leave it. 141 00:13:41,397 --> 00:13:42,740 Don't. 142 00:13:44,428 --> 00:13:46,062 You might fall and die. 143 00:13:48,265 --> 00:13:50,183 The broken kite string and a white butterfly 144 00:13:50,184 --> 00:13:52,477 seem like it's foreshadowing an early death, don't they? 145 00:13:52,478 --> 00:13:53,904 It's all just a myth. 146 00:13:54,188 --> 00:13:56,022 Worrying about things won't cure her illness, 147 00:13:56,023 --> 00:13:58,325 just like how pus will never become flesh. 148 00:13:58,525 --> 00:14:00,109 You need to be indifferent about it 149 00:14:00,110 --> 00:14:01,995 in order to tame it. 150 00:14:02,821 --> 00:14:04,113 I guess you've figured it out. 151 00:14:04,114 --> 00:14:06,073 She looks so pale, and her hands are ice-cold. 152 00:14:06,074 --> 00:14:07,709 How could I not know? 153 00:14:07,993 --> 00:14:12,047 I also know that she's wearing a ton of rouge to cover her purple lips. 154 00:14:16,960 --> 00:14:18,470 She has epilepsy. 155 00:14:18,670 --> 00:14:20,430 It's getting worse. 156 00:14:23,884 --> 00:14:26,093 Yeon would've been much better off 157 00:14:26,094 --> 00:14:28,095 with a sister like you than a brother like me. 158 00:14:28,096 --> 00:14:30,765 She can find many sisters like me, 159 00:14:30,766 --> 00:14:33,193 but no one can replace you. 160 00:14:37,147 --> 00:14:39,241 All right. I shall go get that kite. 161 00:14:42,027 --> 00:14:43,995 Wait, gosh. 162 00:14:44,738 --> 00:14:45,956 Hey. 163 00:15:00,879 --> 00:15:03,181 - You are one fearless girl. - Hold tight. 164 00:15:04,675 --> 00:15:06,717 You said a broken kite string doesn't mean death. 165 00:15:06,718 --> 00:15:08,395 I said it to make you feel better. 166 00:15:11,723 --> 00:15:13,859 Darn it. Why are you so heavy? 167 00:15:14,476 --> 00:15:16,528 I got it. 168 00:16:02,941 --> 00:16:04,576 People are flying sky lanterns. 169 00:16:44,983 --> 00:16:47,577 - Where is Seon-ho? - What? 170 00:16:47,778 --> 00:16:50,330 He went to find you. You didn't see him? 171 00:17:00,666 --> 00:17:03,009 There he is. I will get him. 172 00:17:14,429 --> 00:17:15,596 What are you doing? 173 00:17:15,597 --> 00:17:17,857 Don't you worry. I will take you in one piece. 174 00:17:28,360 --> 00:17:29,443 You rat. 175 00:17:29,444 --> 00:17:31,195 Lose your sword. 176 00:17:31,196 --> 00:17:33,123 Let's see who deserves to be called a rat. 177 00:17:54,094 --> 00:17:57,054 Nam Seon-ho, you are arrested for putting up those posters. 178 00:17:57,055 --> 00:17:59,140 Does the Capital Patrol arrest just about anyone? 179 00:17:59,141 --> 00:18:01,892 Just wait. I will arrest that bitch at Ihwaru too. 180 00:18:01,893 --> 00:18:04,070 Don't you dare lay a finger on her! 181 00:18:04,271 --> 00:18:05,896 Just worry about your family. 182 00:18:05,897 --> 00:18:07,574 Your father is next. 183 00:18:42,450 --> 00:18:45,211 Gosh, where did he go? 184 00:18:45,620 --> 00:18:47,255 Let's just go. 185 00:18:47,956 --> 00:18:49,757 I am worried Yeon might catch a cold. 186 00:18:55,005 --> 00:18:56,505 I envy Yeon. 187 00:18:56,506 --> 00:18:58,516 She has someone who can carry her home. 188 00:18:58,550 --> 00:18:59,851 That's what I am saying. 189 00:19:03,471 --> 00:19:05,347 You are two peas in a pod. 190 00:19:05,348 --> 00:19:07,650 Didn't you call me a good-for-nothing earlier? 191 00:19:07,851 --> 00:19:09,485 I am not talking about Yeon. 192 00:19:14,065 --> 00:19:16,075 "Do not let anyone oppress you. 193 00:19:16,484 --> 00:19:18,203 Only then will you not collapse." 194 00:19:18,820 --> 00:19:20,195 That's random. 195 00:19:20,196 --> 00:19:22,165 "Don't let anyone intimidate you 196 00:19:22,490 --> 00:19:24,417 even if they're stronger than you. 197 00:19:24,993 --> 00:19:26,794 Only then can you hold out." 198 00:19:27,537 --> 00:19:28,922 What is this about? 199 00:19:30,957 --> 00:19:32,917 I figured you probably never got to hear it. 200 00:19:32,918 --> 00:19:34,719 I heard it just now. 201 00:19:34,753 --> 00:19:36,930 Don't let anyone oppress or intimidate me. 202 00:19:39,382 --> 00:19:40,975 Then it's all good. 203 00:19:41,509 --> 00:19:43,061 Let's go. 204 00:20:53,206 --> 00:20:55,216 I did not kill him, 205 00:20:55,834 --> 00:20:58,011 and you did not see anything. 206 00:20:58,670 --> 00:21:02,056 The one who lets out this secret will die first. 207 00:21:06,678 --> 00:21:08,313 I did not save you for your sake, 208 00:21:08,596 --> 00:21:11,390 nor was it because of your father. 209 00:21:11,391 --> 00:21:12,817 Thus, 210 00:21:13,101 --> 00:21:15,611 do not kid yourself into thinking that I am on your side. 211 00:22:35,809 --> 00:22:37,360 Why you? 212 00:22:39,521 --> 00:22:41,948 Why is it that you are the one who made it out alive? 213 00:22:46,653 --> 00:22:49,321 - You should have died instead of him. - My lord. 214 00:22:49,322 --> 00:22:51,249 Please spare his life. 215 00:22:53,326 --> 00:22:55,795 You should have died instead of my son! 216 00:24:52,111 --> 00:24:54,455 This was your brother's. 217 00:24:56,699 --> 00:25:00,670 With this, you will always hit your target unless the bowstring quivers. 218 00:25:01,204 --> 00:25:02,838 Your brother did. 219 00:25:14,425 --> 00:25:16,009 Prosperous times are ruled by scholars, 220 00:25:16,010 --> 00:25:18,271 and turbulence is overturned by the military. 221 00:25:18,471 --> 00:25:20,097 An era of sword will come. 222 00:25:20,098 --> 00:25:21,440 The sword will not 223 00:25:21,975 --> 00:25:24,402 discriminate against you for being an illegitimate son. 224 00:25:24,727 --> 00:25:25,945 It will 225 00:25:26,145 --> 00:25:28,864 accept you into this family. 226 00:25:31,693 --> 00:25:33,202 Hence, the sword 227 00:25:33,695 --> 00:25:37,123 will show you a world that you have never even imagined. 228 00:25:39,033 --> 00:25:40,960 Then promise me one thing. 229 00:25:41,452 --> 00:25:43,504 If I pass the military examination, 230 00:25:43,830 --> 00:25:46,841 you will not talk about Min-ho in front of me ever again. 231 00:25:50,336 --> 00:25:52,596 I wish to live my own life from now on. 232 00:25:55,675 --> 00:25:57,059 You have my word. 233 00:26:17,196 --> 00:26:19,906 Who is the best swordsman in Goryeo now? 234 00:26:19,907 --> 00:26:22,168 It is swordsman Seo Hwi. 235 00:26:31,753 --> 00:26:33,387 It's not Father's fault. 236 00:26:33,796 --> 00:26:35,931 I ended up with this illness 237 00:26:36,799 --> 00:26:38,642 because of the person who framed Father. 238 00:26:39,510 --> 00:26:41,178 His stipend was so little, 239 00:26:41,179 --> 00:26:43,555 yet he never hesitated to give rice to his subordinates 240 00:26:43,556 --> 00:26:46,067 who ran out of rice or whose family member was sick. 241 00:26:46,267 --> 00:26:50,029 We had to live on millet because he gave all the rice to his subordinates. 242 00:26:50,605 --> 00:26:52,773 And what? He siphoned off military rations? 243 00:26:52,774 --> 00:26:54,367 He was corrupt? 244 00:26:54,650 --> 00:26:56,077 Do you really believe that? 245 00:26:56,778 --> 00:26:58,120 No, I don't. 246 00:27:05,937 --> 00:27:08,224 HWI YEON 247 00:27:20,176 --> 00:27:21,685 Bang-gan. 248 00:27:22,053 --> 00:27:25,138 Born on July 2, 1364, in Gwiju-dong in Hamhung. 249 00:27:25,139 --> 00:27:28,558 He is the fourth son of Yi Seong-gye. His mother is from the Anbyon Han clan. 250 00:27:28,559 --> 00:27:30,435 He's skilled in martial arts, 251 00:27:30,436 --> 00:27:33,155 and he seems brave, but he is actually rather vicious. 252 00:27:34,273 --> 00:27:36,367 I am utterly speechless. 253 00:27:36,873 --> 00:27:38,235 Did you memorize this whole thing? 254 00:27:38,236 --> 00:27:40,362 From the junior 9th rank to the 2nd State Councillor. 255 00:27:40,363 --> 00:27:41,831 All of their family members. 256 00:27:42,198 --> 00:27:46,252 "Knowledge is gold, and gold is power," said Madame Seo. 257 00:27:47,829 --> 00:27:48,954 Next. 258 00:27:48,955 --> 00:27:51,465 Nam Jeon's son, Nam Seon-ho. 259 00:27:52,083 --> 00:27:53,083 Next. 260 00:27:53,084 --> 00:27:54,751 "Born on April 5, 1368. 261 00:27:54,752 --> 00:27:57,295 Illegitimate son of Nam Jeon, the head of the Royal Stables. 262 00:27:57,296 --> 00:28:00,891 Officially, he's not considered a member of the family as his mother was a slave. 263 00:28:00,967 --> 00:28:03,394 He is well-read, skilled in martial arts, and handsome." 264 00:28:04,387 --> 00:28:05,563 He is. 265 00:28:06,556 --> 00:28:08,190 Enough, okay? 266 00:28:08,226 --> 00:28:11,654 Let's see. Seo Hwi? 267 00:29:04,363 --> 00:29:06,540 - Begin. - We will now begin. 268 00:29:07,158 --> 00:29:08,459 Aim. 269 00:29:09,035 --> 00:29:10,419 Shoot! 270 00:29:19,795 --> 00:29:21,922 The wooden arrow, iron arrow, and short arrow. 271 00:29:21,923 --> 00:29:24,642 Miss the target even with just one, and you are disqualified. 272 00:29:24,967 --> 00:29:27,102 Horseback spearing decides whether you pass. 273 00:29:30,598 --> 00:29:32,566 The sword duel is the final round. 274 00:29:34,477 --> 00:29:37,112 You said you would change your destiny. 275 00:29:37,897 --> 00:29:39,073 Go for it. 276 00:29:39,887 --> 00:29:42,773 Do that and change this corrupt world. 277 00:29:44,111 --> 00:29:45,621 I know you can do it. 278 00:29:46,197 --> 00:29:47,957 And I, too, will see 279 00:29:48,407 --> 00:29:52,002 how high I can climb. 280 00:30:00,419 --> 00:30:02,471 I will fight to the death, 281 00:30:02,630 --> 00:30:04,515 even if you're my opponent. 282 00:30:06,717 --> 00:30:08,102 See you in the final round. 283 00:30:24,370 --> 00:30:28,340 SEO HWI NAM SEON-HO 284 00:30:45,047 --> 00:30:46,390 The final round. 285 00:30:50,219 --> 00:30:52,271 - Begin. - We will begin now! 286 00:31:24,295 --> 00:31:26,138 What? 287 00:32:15,930 --> 00:32:17,064 Stop. 288 00:32:17,473 --> 00:32:19,024 You'll die. 289 00:32:19,767 --> 00:32:21,944 "Don't joke about swordsmanship. 290 00:32:23,312 --> 00:32:25,531 There is no such thing as friends before swords." 291 00:32:26,315 --> 00:32:27,440 Seon-ho. 292 00:32:27,441 --> 00:32:28,784 I... 293 00:32:29,568 --> 00:32:32,830 came here, determined to kill you if I must. 294 00:32:34,907 --> 00:32:37,292 So do it properly. 295 00:32:38,285 --> 00:32:40,337 Don't be such a do-gooder. 296 00:35:08,227 --> 00:35:09,361 It's over. 297 00:35:14,441 --> 00:35:15,742 It's over. 298 00:35:16,944 --> 00:35:18,078 The end. 299 00:35:19,446 --> 00:35:21,957 Nam Seon-ho wins. 300 00:35:39,550 --> 00:35:41,843 Did you not say it was over? 301 00:35:41,844 --> 00:35:44,262 All I did was nod my head. 302 00:35:44,263 --> 00:35:46,148 All civil service examinations 303 00:35:46,177 --> 00:35:48,938 don't come to an end before the examiner calls time. 304 00:35:49,727 --> 00:35:51,278 How... 305 00:35:51,770 --> 00:35:54,072 How could you do such a thing? 306 00:35:54,440 --> 00:35:56,149 Your question is wrong. 307 00:35:56,150 --> 00:35:59,453 You should first figure out why I couldn't do such a thing. 308 00:36:00,779 --> 00:36:01,955 Get rid of him. 309 00:36:12,833 --> 00:36:14,876 Do you want me to cancel your pass? 310 00:36:14,877 --> 00:36:16,261 Is it because 311 00:36:16,503 --> 00:36:18,597 my father was sentenced to death by boiling? 312 00:36:19,757 --> 00:36:20,882 Was he? 313 00:36:20,883 --> 00:36:23,185 If not, why... 314 00:36:23,344 --> 00:36:25,012 If you are that curious, 315 00:36:25,013 --> 00:36:28,024 you should go ask the cauldron your father was dipped in. 316 00:37:58,338 --> 00:38:00,172 First place, 317 00:38:00,173 --> 00:38:03,476 Nam Seon-ho. 318 00:38:20,477 --> 00:38:25,477 [Netflix Ver] jTBC E02 'My Country: The New Age' -♥ Ruo Xi ♥- 319 00:38:43,427 --> 00:38:44,769 Smile. 320 00:38:46,636 --> 00:38:49,314 This is the moment your life is changing. 321 00:41:35,013 --> 00:41:37,232 What is going on? 322 00:41:38,542 --> 00:41:40,584 Go to the ice room and get me some ice. 323 00:41:40,585 --> 00:41:42,164 And some thick cotton cloth. 324 00:41:42,165 --> 00:41:43,591 Ice? 325 00:41:43,705 --> 00:41:45,206 It's prohibitively expensive. 326 00:41:45,207 --> 00:41:47,050 Bring some hemostat too. 327 00:41:50,045 --> 00:41:51,221 Hurry. 328 00:41:51,838 --> 00:41:53,139 Do as she says. 329 00:42:22,527 --> 00:42:24,245 What's your relationship with him? 330 00:42:28,116 --> 00:42:30,335 What's up with you two? 331 00:42:32,370 --> 00:42:34,005 We are meant to be together. 332 00:42:34,498 --> 00:42:35,799 That's what it is. 333 00:42:40,754 --> 00:42:42,680 Does it answer your question? 334 00:43:16,373 --> 00:43:17,757 Are you feeling better? 335 00:43:20,043 --> 00:43:21,803 What do you think? 336 00:43:24,172 --> 00:43:25,890 I guess you are all right. 337 00:43:36,434 --> 00:43:37,819 What about Seon-ho? 338 00:43:41,106 --> 00:43:43,116 He was getting an appointment. 339 00:43:49,030 --> 00:43:51,457 So why did you give me the squid kite? 340 00:43:51,616 --> 00:43:53,877 The one with lilies was pretty. 341 00:43:59,249 --> 00:44:02,427 I'll give you the lily kite next time. 342 00:44:15,724 --> 00:44:18,100 Stay still. Let me cover your wound. 343 00:44:18,101 --> 00:44:19,986 Yeon would be frightened. 344 00:44:36,536 --> 00:44:37,921 Seo Hwi. 345 00:44:38,204 --> 00:44:40,465 His father was sentenced to death by boiling. 346 00:44:40,749 --> 00:44:42,634 His sister has epilepsy. 347 00:44:43,043 --> 00:44:46,054 And he's a penniless fool who just failed the state exam. 348 00:44:46,796 --> 00:44:48,222 He sounds the worst. 349 00:44:50,342 --> 00:44:51,809 So? 350 00:44:55,013 --> 00:44:56,522 What's wrong with that? 351 00:46:44,456 --> 00:46:47,633 Once this guest leaves, you'll enter the big room. 352 00:46:48,209 --> 00:46:50,428 However, don't close the doors. 353 00:46:51,087 --> 00:46:52,388 Sorry? 354 00:46:56,384 --> 00:46:57,977 You heard me. 355 00:47:11,775 --> 00:47:13,451 Wait, Yeon... 356 00:47:16,363 --> 00:47:19,708 Right, Yeon, of course. 357 00:47:19,783 --> 00:47:21,542 She'll be worried. 358 00:47:22,952 --> 00:47:24,504 I guess I should go. 359 00:47:28,541 --> 00:47:30,259 Get changed then. 360 00:47:59,030 --> 00:48:00,456 It's for your cuts. 361 00:48:01,199 --> 00:48:02,708 Sprinkle it whenever you can. 362 00:48:04,118 --> 00:48:05,962 Pus will only make it worse. 363 00:48:08,373 --> 00:48:10,591 Why does a courtesan house have this medicine? 364 00:48:11,417 --> 00:48:14,253 Apart from the prisons, this place 365 00:48:14,254 --> 00:48:15,888 sees the most blood. 366 00:48:18,750 --> 00:48:20,051 It makes sense. 367 00:48:31,600 --> 00:48:34,303 Don't cry in front of Yeon though. 368 00:48:34,304 --> 00:48:36,606 I never even shed a tear at birth. 369 00:48:45,318 --> 00:48:46,452 I'll get going. 370 00:49:08,925 --> 00:49:11,102 - Please have another. - Why not? 371 00:49:12,595 --> 00:49:14,564 Please enjoy, my lord. 372 00:49:15,473 --> 00:49:17,900 - Could I have one too? - Sure thing. 373 00:49:21,354 --> 00:49:24,106 Is it because my father was sentenced to death by boiling?" 374 00:49:24,107 --> 00:49:26,617 You should go ask the cauldron your father was dipped in. 375 00:49:27,861 --> 00:49:30,329 My, that's good. 376 00:49:33,116 --> 00:49:34,375 Isn't it? 377 00:49:58,099 --> 00:49:59,358 My lord, 378 00:49:59,642 --> 00:50:01,110 please help. 379 00:50:02,061 --> 00:50:04,238 Both the mortician and bier-carrier 380 00:50:04,898 --> 00:50:06,949 are turning a blind eye. 381 00:50:07,442 --> 00:50:08,576 Please... 382 00:50:08,953 --> 00:50:10,671 let me at least bury him. 383 00:50:10,778 --> 00:50:13,247 My father is still rotting! 384 00:50:14,157 --> 00:50:16,250 Although I feel bad for you, 385 00:50:17,535 --> 00:50:21,964 but I will be considered just like him if I take in his body. 386 00:50:22,582 --> 00:50:23,841 So, 387 00:50:25,251 --> 00:50:26,594 go home. 388 00:50:27,378 --> 00:50:29,838 Please, I am begging you. 389 00:50:29,839 --> 00:50:34,685 Please bury my father beside my mother. 390 00:50:35,178 --> 00:50:39,065 What if they don't cross paths and miss each other? 391 00:50:39,557 --> 00:50:41,776 What will happen then? 392 00:50:45,438 --> 00:50:47,198 You were his friend! 393 00:50:47,857 --> 00:50:49,909 This isn't how friends treat each other! 394 00:50:50,902 --> 00:50:55,289 My lord, please! 395 00:50:55,949 --> 00:50:57,032 My lord! 396 00:50:57,033 --> 00:50:59,001 Please help me. 397 00:50:59,285 --> 00:51:00,670 My lord! 398 00:51:24,018 --> 00:51:25,444 Hwi... 399 00:51:50,003 --> 00:51:53,222 Stomping in here without announcing oneself? 400 00:51:53,631 --> 00:51:54,756 You must be Hui-jae. 401 00:51:54,757 --> 00:51:57,018 The message I gave Nam Jeon... 402 00:51:57,301 --> 00:51:59,270 Was it from the state exam examiner? 403 00:52:02,306 --> 00:52:03,691 What if it was? 404 00:52:05,101 --> 00:52:08,195 That single message ruined a man's life. 405 00:52:08,688 --> 00:52:10,439 How can you not be ashamed? 406 00:52:10,440 --> 00:52:13,492 The gold bought us a year's worth of rice. 407 00:52:13,526 --> 00:52:15,861 - That's why I am not ashamed. - Seol! 408 00:52:15,862 --> 00:52:17,955 I told you end that relationship, 409 00:52:18,448 --> 00:52:20,833 but you didn't listen to me and got tangled up. 410 00:52:21,826 --> 00:52:23,368 Don't make friends. 411 00:52:23,369 --> 00:52:26,213 Love? Stay clear from that too. 412 00:52:26,581 --> 00:52:29,216 It's only your heart that'll break. 413 00:52:31,711 --> 00:52:33,804 That may be how you lived your life, 414 00:52:35,798 --> 00:52:37,516 but I can't. 415 00:52:38,468 --> 00:52:39,769 I... 416 00:52:40,303 --> 00:52:41,812 won't. 417 00:52:55,485 --> 00:52:57,078 What is this? 418 00:52:58,196 --> 00:53:00,822 You are confined to our walls until this blows over. 419 00:53:00,823 --> 00:53:02,124 Seol! 420 00:53:04,619 --> 00:53:07,046 You need more lessons on life. 421 00:53:28,768 --> 00:53:30,694 I have something to ask. 422 00:53:32,772 --> 00:53:34,198 Let me answer first. 423 00:53:36,234 --> 00:53:38,035 Yes, I bribed the examiner. 424 00:53:42,240 --> 00:53:44,792 How are you not ashamed by any of this? 425 00:53:45,743 --> 00:53:49,037 If that's the case, why didn't you tell me you bribed him before the exam? 426 00:53:49,038 --> 00:53:52,007 "I bribed him, so you'll be in first place no matter what." 427 00:54:04,512 --> 00:54:06,105 That's why I bribed him. 428 00:54:07,265 --> 00:54:10,642 Even with the bribe, you still needed to do your best. 429 00:54:10,643 --> 00:54:11,986 That's why... 430 00:54:12,854 --> 00:54:14,488 I am only telling you now. 431 00:54:17,358 --> 00:54:18,984 I still could've won on my own. 432 00:54:18,985 --> 00:54:20,995 Maybe so, 433 00:54:22,321 --> 00:54:23,831 but I couldn't afford a loss. 434 00:54:25,867 --> 00:54:28,085 You said you fight for your own sake, 435 00:54:28,661 --> 00:54:31,422 but I put you in first place for my sake. 436 00:54:31,622 --> 00:54:33,841 Things never go in your favor. That's life. 437 00:54:35,084 --> 00:54:37,553 Painful memories must be subdued and buried. 438 00:54:40,923 --> 00:54:43,976 You ruined my only friend. 439 00:54:45,303 --> 00:54:46,845 I can never forget that. 440 00:54:46,846 --> 00:54:48,314 Then take it back! 441 00:54:48,556 --> 00:54:51,525 Admit that I bribed the examiner. 442 00:54:54,812 --> 00:54:57,323 Do it! What are you waiting for? 443 00:55:00,484 --> 00:55:01,776 Your friend? 444 00:55:01,777 --> 00:55:03,528 When you are poor, you run out of rice first 445 00:55:03,529 --> 00:55:05,197 and then your friends leave you. 446 00:55:05,198 --> 00:55:06,499 Are you saying 447 00:55:07,200 --> 00:55:09,001 that such a friend means more to you? 448 00:55:09,827 --> 00:55:11,003 Is that so? 449 00:55:15,750 --> 00:55:17,927 You are the one who betrayed your friend. 450 00:55:19,295 --> 00:55:21,222 You may use me as an excuse, 451 00:55:21,881 --> 00:55:23,390 but don't blame me. 452 00:55:33,392 --> 00:55:35,027 Congratulations, by the way. 453 00:56:40,001 --> 00:56:42,261 By the looks of it, you flunked. 454 00:56:43,004 --> 00:56:45,171 I couldn't have flunked it harder. 455 00:56:45,172 --> 00:56:47,257 I knew it. 456 00:56:47,258 --> 00:56:49,810 A military officer, my ass. 457 00:56:50,761 --> 00:56:55,005 I'd rather live quietly hammering at metals and weapons. 458 00:56:55,006 --> 00:56:57,225 And a hairpin for me? 459 00:56:57,351 --> 00:56:58,944 That wouldn't be all. 460 00:56:58,978 --> 00:57:01,906 I'll even make you a silver ring and a gold norigae. 461 00:57:13,200 --> 00:57:16,462 Are you trying to burn a hole in my face? 462 00:57:27,340 --> 00:57:30,142 How did you get beaten up during the exam? 463 00:57:31,093 --> 00:57:32,895 I tried to duck, 464 00:57:33,346 --> 00:57:34,605 but I got smashed. 465 00:57:36,641 --> 00:57:38,400 Oh, dear. 466 00:57:38,726 --> 00:57:41,320 The scars will ruin your handsome face. 467 00:57:53,783 --> 00:57:55,417 You did well, 468 00:57:56,619 --> 00:57:58,170 my brother. 469 00:58:05,127 --> 00:58:06,845 You did well. 470 00:59:05,563 --> 00:59:07,397 What's gotten into Ms. Stubborn? 471 00:59:07,398 --> 00:59:09,357 Hunger crumbles just about anyone. 472 00:59:09,358 --> 00:59:10,909 Anyone. 473 00:59:20,327 --> 00:59:22,421 Unless you want trouble, 474 00:59:22,663 --> 00:59:24,757 you'll shut this trap. 475 00:59:24,790 --> 00:59:26,341 - Got it? - Yes. 476 00:59:50,608 --> 00:59:52,159 Come with me. 477 00:59:53,652 --> 00:59:55,079 Now! 478 01:00:08,959 --> 01:00:10,844 You asked for us, General? 479 01:00:12,046 --> 01:00:13,388 Follow me. 480 01:00:25,893 --> 01:00:28,394 When I was surrounded by enemies in Mount Huang, 481 01:00:28,395 --> 01:00:30,489 you alone came to my aid. 482 01:00:31,190 --> 01:00:32,741 I still remember 483 01:00:32,900 --> 01:00:35,744 how you stood by me when I had cuts and bruises all over my body. 484 01:00:36,195 --> 01:00:37,362 I am in your debt 485 01:00:37,363 --> 01:00:39,623 and I will pay you back until I die. 486 01:00:39,990 --> 01:00:41,917 I was only fulfilling my duties. 487 01:00:42,368 --> 01:00:45,254 And now I am fulfilling mine. 488 01:01:07,810 --> 01:01:11,405 Office of the Inspector General received an anonymous letter before breakfast. 489 01:01:11,689 --> 01:01:13,898 It was to inform the court of a rigged state exam 490 01:01:13,899 --> 01:01:16,034 and request a retake. 491 01:01:17,111 --> 01:01:18,579 Wasn't your son 492 01:01:19,738 --> 01:01:21,290 in first place? 493 01:01:27,705 --> 01:01:28,830 Who else knows? 494 01:01:28,831 --> 01:01:30,465 Just him... 495 01:01:30,666 --> 01:01:32,384 and me, General. 496 01:01:33,043 --> 01:01:34,344 Is it true? 497 01:01:45,139 --> 01:01:46,815 No one else knows. 498 01:01:51,103 --> 01:01:54,355 Rumors have been spreading all over Capital Patrol that your son 499 01:01:54,356 --> 01:01:56,274 is associated with those putting up posters. 500 01:01:56,275 --> 01:02:00,078 In this case though, it's true and not just a rumor. 501 01:02:02,281 --> 01:02:04,499 Consider my debt paid. 502 01:02:45,824 --> 01:02:48,835 This all happened because of you. 503 01:02:49,328 --> 01:02:52,547 When you can't untie a knot, you must sever it. 504 01:02:52,665 --> 01:02:55,333 You do not cover a mouth to shut it up. 505 01:02:55,334 --> 01:02:57,219 It only shuts with death. 506 01:02:59,672 --> 01:03:01,473 Sever this knot, 507 01:03:02,424 --> 01:03:04,810 or you two will both die right here. 508 01:04:11,160 --> 01:04:12,711 I severed it 509 01:04:13,245 --> 01:04:14,713 with my own hands. 510 01:04:16,498 --> 01:04:18,207 Let it get tied again 511 01:04:18,208 --> 01:04:20,427 and I'll sever it myself. 512 01:04:21,462 --> 01:04:24,222 From this day on, all blood will be on my hands. 513 01:04:24,673 --> 01:04:26,558 You do not need to worry. 514 01:04:32,181 --> 01:04:34,566 You said you admired me. 515 01:04:36,894 --> 01:04:40,155 Finally, that seems remotely true. 516 01:04:58,749 --> 01:05:01,009 There is one more who knows. 517 01:05:01,710 --> 01:05:03,387 What will you do? 518 01:05:13,680 --> 01:05:14,981 Military duty. 519 01:05:16,809 --> 01:05:19,611 The law can make him serve until 60. 520 01:05:20,479 --> 01:05:22,772 He will serve until the day he dies. 521 01:05:22,773 --> 01:05:24,899 You can't kill him, is that it? 522 01:05:24,900 --> 01:05:27,860 Where he's going, it won't be considered as living. 523 01:05:27,861 --> 01:05:30,071 Are you trying to buy time? 524 01:05:30,072 --> 01:05:32,124 I am saying I'll trap him in time. 525 01:05:36,245 --> 01:05:37,796 Can I trust you? 526 01:05:39,289 --> 01:05:41,758 Hwi has been my lifelong friend, 527 01:05:42,835 --> 01:05:44,928 but I will not die for him. 528 01:05:46,797 --> 01:05:48,014 You can trust me. 529 01:06:28,630 --> 01:06:29,931 Let's eat. 530 01:06:35,804 --> 01:06:37,180 You did quite a good job. 531 01:06:37,181 --> 01:06:39,473 I can make anything taste good, you know. 532 01:06:39,474 --> 01:06:40,984 Let's eat then. 533 01:07:01,246 --> 01:07:02,663 I have an upset stomach. 534 01:07:02,664 --> 01:07:05,509 When you can even digest metal? 535 01:07:05,792 --> 01:07:08,669 You just have to irritate me, don't you? 536 01:07:08,670 --> 01:07:11,723 Don't argue with me and eat up. 537 01:07:11,757 --> 01:07:13,058 Got it. 538 01:07:23,393 --> 01:07:25,153 Are you Seo Hwi? 539 01:07:26,313 --> 01:07:27,572 I am. 540 01:07:32,569 --> 01:07:36,280 You have not paid the military cloth tax which means you are up for enlistment. 541 01:07:36,281 --> 01:07:39,167 As of this moment, you have been drafted. 542 01:07:40,494 --> 01:07:43,037 What are you talking about? 543 01:07:43,038 --> 01:07:45,289 My father is absent and I have a sister to care for. 544 01:07:45,290 --> 01:07:46,624 This doesn't make sense. 545 01:07:46,625 --> 01:07:47,926 Drag him out of here. 546 01:07:49,419 --> 01:07:51,087 You can't suddenly order this. 547 01:07:51,088 --> 01:07:52,838 - At least give me some time. - Hwi! 548 01:07:52,839 --> 01:07:55,675 - I will pay the tax soon. - Hwi! 549 01:07:55,676 --> 01:07:58,144 Let go. Let go of me! 550 01:08:21,660 --> 01:08:22,961 Yeon! 551 01:08:32,045 --> 01:08:33,671 I will not resist. 552 01:08:33,672 --> 01:08:37,842 Just let me care for my sister first! 553 01:08:37,843 --> 01:08:40,395 She'll die if no one holds her. 554 01:08:40,887 --> 01:08:44,899 If her tongue rolls back to her throat, she won't be able to breathe. 555 01:08:45,684 --> 01:08:47,068 Yeon! 556 01:08:47,602 --> 01:08:50,655 Yeon... 557 01:08:51,106 --> 01:08:52,365 Yeon! 558 01:08:53,650 --> 01:08:55,076 Yeon! 559 01:08:56,445 --> 01:08:57,746 Yeon... 560 01:08:59,573 --> 01:09:01,041 Sir, please. 561 01:09:01,158 --> 01:09:04,544 Please, I am begging you. At least give her a gag. 562 01:09:06,079 --> 01:09:07,797 Just a gag! 563 01:09:08,248 --> 01:09:10,175 You bastards! 564 01:09:12,085 --> 01:09:14,095 Yeon! 565 01:09:15,464 --> 01:09:19,059 Yeon, don't die. 566 01:09:19,092 --> 01:09:22,103 Yeon, don't you die. 567 01:09:22,387 --> 01:09:25,815 Can anyone please help her? Yeon! 568 01:09:26,141 --> 01:09:27,859 Yeon! 569 01:09:32,522 --> 01:09:33,782 Yeon... 570 01:09:34,274 --> 01:09:36,910 Please wake up. Please. 571 01:09:38,153 --> 01:09:39,537 No... 572 01:09:47,120 --> 01:09:49,589 Please relay this message for me. 573 01:09:49,790 --> 01:09:53,259 Nam Seon-ho, the winner of the state exam is my friend. 574 01:09:53,960 --> 01:09:59,057 Please tell him to look after my sister for me. 575 01:09:59,383 --> 01:10:00,684 Please. 576 01:10:01,760 --> 01:10:05,105 Please let him know that. 577 01:10:06,181 --> 01:10:07,732 Please... 578 01:10:10,227 --> 01:10:12,487 Please! 579 01:10:14,439 --> 01:10:16,991 Please! 580 01:10:21,363 --> 01:10:23,331 Please... 581 01:10:26,535 --> 01:10:28,586 What's going on? 582 01:10:33,959 --> 01:10:36,594 Get me the physician. Now! 583 01:10:48,932 --> 01:10:50,066 Who is she? 584 01:10:52,144 --> 01:10:53,903 She's Hwi's sister. 585 01:10:54,855 --> 01:10:56,823 - Remove her. - My lord. 586 01:10:57,607 --> 01:10:58,983 Step back! 587 01:10:58,984 --> 01:11:01,077 Quiet. 588 01:11:03,697 --> 01:11:05,290 You are too loud. 589 01:11:17,669 --> 01:11:21,598 How many times have I told you to threaten instead of yell? 590 01:11:41,067 --> 01:11:44,871 One more person knows you bribed the examiner. 591 01:11:45,989 --> 01:11:47,415 And who's that? 592 01:11:48,033 --> 01:11:49,375 Me. 593 01:11:50,577 --> 01:11:52,128 I know the truth. 594 01:11:56,333 --> 01:11:59,177 What if I told General Choi? 595 01:12:01,338 --> 01:12:02,889 You won't be able to. 596 01:12:07,177 --> 01:12:09,813 I only shoot arrows for my own sake. 597 01:12:10,847 --> 01:12:13,316 Why should I care about who becomes my target? 598 01:12:15,810 --> 01:12:17,403 Yeon... 599 01:12:18,522 --> 01:12:20,240 I will not let her die. 600 01:12:22,442 --> 01:12:25,119 So do not provoke me today. 601 01:12:40,752 --> 01:12:42,011 Help her get well. 602 01:12:43,213 --> 01:12:44,556 However, 603 01:12:45,257 --> 01:12:47,183 keep that fact hidden. 604 01:12:47,676 --> 01:12:49,727 No one can know. 605 01:12:50,679 --> 01:12:52,313 If anyone finds out, 606 01:12:54,057 --> 01:12:55,733 I'll kill them. 607 01:13:33,763 --> 01:13:37,066 Sir, what happened to my sister? 608 01:13:37,350 --> 01:13:40,778 Is she alive or not? At least tell me that. 609 01:13:42,397 --> 01:13:45,608 Let go of me, you bastards. Let go! 610 01:13:45,609 --> 01:13:48,453 Did you say that Nam Seon-ho is your friend? 611 01:13:48,737 --> 01:13:49,737 Yes, sir. 612 01:13:49,738 --> 01:13:52,698 Nam Seon-ho, son of Nam Jeon, is my friend. 613 01:13:52,699 --> 01:13:55,376 If you give him word, he will run over here. 614 01:14:00,665 --> 01:14:03,760 He's the one who sent you here. 615 01:14:05,337 --> 01:14:06,378 What? 616 01:14:06,379 --> 01:14:07,722 He's the one 617 01:14:08,340 --> 01:14:10,558 who's sending you to the military, 618 01:14:10,800 --> 01:14:12,685 you idiot. 619 01:14:50,131 --> 01:14:51,090 Seol! 620 01:14:51,091 --> 01:14:54,352 I won't stand in your way anymore. 621 01:14:56,054 --> 01:14:57,522 At 2 p.m., 622 01:14:57,931 --> 01:15:00,358 a boat will ship soldiers to the battlefield. 623 01:15:01,059 --> 01:15:03,152 One of its passengers, 624 01:15:03,728 --> 01:15:05,905 goes by the name Hwi. 625 01:15:11,820 --> 01:15:13,746 Go and witness 626 01:15:14,322 --> 01:15:16,374 the outcome of your foolishness. 627 01:17:56,634 --> 01:18:03,941 3 MONTHS LATER, 1388, YEAR OF THE WIHWADO RETREAT, LIAODONG 628 01:18:29,542 --> 01:18:31,735