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Make your decision.

Will you live as Prince Choongwon's dog?

Or will you become the Elder's brother?

Why would I abandon a royal family member and follow Ah Mo Gae?

Because you don't want to live like an animal.

Our silver mines have been handed over to Prince Choongwon.

I heard you're begging for a position in the Royal Finance Office.

If you come to our side, things like that won't happen.

When we get the silver mines from Prince Choongwon

we will share the profit from the silver mines with you.

Since you're born to be a businessman

I'm sure you know which is a more profitable business.

[Rebel: Thief of the People]

[Episode 10] I'm glad Eop San was with us!

But we had So Bu Ri. We could do it.

What?

You weren't hurt, were you?

You didn't bleed, did you?

Nope. Go. Go away.

A brother and a sister were dead holding each other, I heard.

The only thing remaining was this shoe.

I heard more about it...

and I believe they were Gil Hyun and Eo Ri Ni.

Don't tell Gil Dong.

But, Elder...

Gil Dong has been asking troupes and peddlers everywhere...

to look for Gil Hyun and Eo Ri Ni.

This is for Gil Dong and me.

Since Eop San is here now

we will find Gil Hyun and Eo Ri Ni in no time.

Of course we will find them!

Hey, I told you we'd take care of the food that we eat--

It's mine! Mine! I'm going to eat this food!

Anyway, our little lady did a great job this time.

Yes, our chatterbox did great!

Gil Dong?

Give her some.

To be honest, I don't like drinking...

But it's freezing these days, I feel a cold draft at night.

If I have a drink, maybe I can sleep better at night.

You should finish pouring it though.

Yes, you should fill it up.

All the way.

Fill it up.

- Cheers. - Cheers!

Cheers!

Watch your head!

My back! My back!

Here you go.

Why did she drink so much?

Here.

Oh my.

Why drink so much...

From what I see, she really likes you.

It's not like that.

I told you to stop. I'm not small like a bean.

What is she saying?

Not a bean...

Why is she sleep-talking like that.

Hey...

This bean...

Brother...

My brother Gil Dong...

Brother.

I'm too scared to sleep alone.

Come here.

Here, like this?

Idiot!

I see, the ugly one!

I'm not ugly!

But you are ugly!

I'm not!

Wait for me with these flower shoes on.

I will be right back.

You'll come back soon this time?

Eo Ri Ni...

Gil Hyun...

Eo Ri Ni.

It came back.

Your strength came back.

Father.

Gil Dong...

Now, forget everything.

Forget about me, forget Gil Hyun.

And forget about Eo Ri Ni.

Forget everything, and fly away.

For me... That's right...

I've done a lot of things that were forbidden by the country.

That's why people were afraid of me when I was there.

But they pointed fingers at me behind my back.

But, Gil Dong...

But not you.

You're different from me.

My Gil Dong will go to a wide place.

You will go to a bright place.

You will become a general and receive a sword from the king.

So, forget everything.

Live a different life from mine.

I don't want to.

Your flesh was torn and bones were broken.

So how could I possibly do that?

I've looked everywhere in Joseon

but I can't find Gil Hyun and Eo Ri Ni. How could I forget them?

Father, I won't do anything until I catch Prince Choongwon.

No, I can't.

Wait and watch.

How I bring down Prince Choongwon.

Park Won Il... I remember the rumor I heard about your grandfather.

When Prince Nosan abdicated the throne to his uncle

many scholars gave up their status.

Your grandfather must've been one of them.

Your grandfather went into a mountain with his son and daughter-in-law.

Now I see that you're the only grandson of Scholar Park.

Have you stayed on the mountain the whole time?

My grandfather...

I shouldn't have asked.

I'm sorry.

I'm indebted to you.

I should leave now.

Why don't you take the national exam?

Scholar Park turned away from the world, but you don't need to.

I will help you study for the exam.

I have no plans of taking the exam.

Then why were you hanging around the brush shop?

Scholar Park went to the mountain because he hated corruption.

But you don't need to.

You should enjoy youth like others.

You should study all night with your friends and take the exam.

Since you were born as a man

you should have the honor of having an audience with His Majesty.

I will get going now.

The door to the school is always open.

Goodness, Ikhwari is done now!

I used to be able to get high quality silk in Ikhwari.

Recently, a few of the Elder's men appeared in Ikhwari--

Are you coming from Ikhwari?

The Elder's men appeared in Ikhwari?

May I ask who you are, sir?

I'm on my way to Ikhwari to see someone I know.

Ikhwari is destroyed.

A few of the Elder's men made a scene recently.

But I heard they were crushed by Heo Tae Hak!

The seeds of the Elder's men have dried up.

Then what about the Elder of Ikhwari?

The Elder was tortured to death.

And no one knows whether his children are dead or alive.

Have you made up your mind?

You promised me the silver mine.

Once we catch Prince Choongwon

we will share the profits from the silver mine with you.

Good.

Now, Magistrate Eom will return.

Give him a warm greeting.

Did you tie him tight?

Come on! Stay still!

- Why is he not coming? - Just wait a little!

- You're so loud! - Why are you so scared?

Should I recite something from the Buddhist scriptures?

This smell!

He's here!

Let's go, let's go!

Let's go.

Run!

Untie the Magistrate first.

Yes!

- Untie him. - Yes.

Heo Tae Hak!

Sir! Sir Prince Choongwon!

I almost died!

If it wasn't for Heo Tae Hak, I'd have died a while ago!

Sir!

Prince Choongwon seems to trust me again.

I heard Prince Choongwon will go to Hanyang to see the King soon.

When Prince Choongwon goes to Hanyang, use us as porters.

We'll take care of the rest.

Sir.

I did well in my studies when I was little.

But I became lazy as I grew up.

Would I be able to pass the national exam?

I recognize the ones who are desperate.

If you can't pass the exam...

it means that I don't have an eye for those people.

You don't consider me that pathetic, do you?

- Is it tasty? - Yes, Mother.

Please have some, Mother.

I'm fine. Wrap up the rest and share it with your friends.

- Isn't it tough to study? - It is tough.

But I must do it.

I will earn a government post and be a filial son to you, Mother.

Thank you.

Is the teacher doing well?

Is everything going well in school?

We have a new student.

He is about my age. His name is Park Ha Sung.

Does he also not have a father?

I believe he doesn't have parents.

From what I heard, after Prince Nosan's incident

his grandfather went to live in the mountains.

Why would the teacher take in a student like that?

Jung Hak.

Don't get too close to him.

Pardon?

If he moved away because of Prince Nosan's incident

His Majesty wouldn't like it.

You will be serving at His Majesty's side in the future.

You should be careful of who you're friends with.

But... I like him for some reason.

As if I have known him for a long time, it feels familiar.

You should listen to me.

To have only precious people gather around you

I even changed your name.

Yes, Mother. Yes.

Let me introduce myself properly now.

I am Jung Hak, from the Jo Family.

Jo Jung Hak?

Yes. I had a different name when I was little.

After my father passed away, my mother gave me a new name.

- I am-- - I know. You're Park Ha Sung!

After the first and the second round

we'll take the final round before His Majesty.

I heard His Majesty gives the theme for the final round.

I wonder what kind of theme His Majesty will come up with.

Your Majesty

the Department of Education requests the theme of the national exam.

Also, the vassals and scholars

submitted a petition to not hold the Buddhist memorial service.

Your Majesty, follow the path of the wise man!

Interrogate Minister Noh!

Sire, Minister Noh is making a fool of you with his sly trick!

Minister Noh is a treacherous subject

and a wicked man who sneers at the wise man!

Sire, please walk the path of the wise man

and abandon the wicked man!

Please interrogate Minister Noh, sire!

Interrogate Minister Noh!

It's only a memorial service.

It's only about singing to Buddha and burning a piece of paper.

Does this make them so furious?

What they are seeking is not a reign of peace, or good governing.

What they are seeking is not the path of Confucius or Mencius.

They only spit out harsh words

and show off that they are wiser than others.

They have already forgotten about the people and the country.

They only want to fish for honor.

Your Majesty, you're the son of heaven.

There is no word you can't speak, and no action you can't take.

So why would you be afraid of mere vassals in your bedchamber?

[Seonjeongjeon Hall]

- Sire. - Today is not the day.

- Let's go back. - Sire.

- I don't believe I'm ready yet. - Sire...

You are already the master of this country.

His Majesty is entering!

Sire, scholars have submitted a petition opposing the Buddhist memorial service.

They request an interrogation of Minister Noh who fawned over Buddha.

Sire, please interrogate Minister Noh who disgraced your virtue!

Inerrogate Minister Noh!

I understand very well how the scholars feel.

Since my father hated Buddhism

I understand you may say it's unfilial to offer a Buddhist memorial service.

However, I already said that I'd allow the service.

So why do you not follow my words for months now?

If it is unfilial to go against my father

what is it considered when you don't follow my words?

Do you mean that I am not the king of this country?

Do you mean that the scholars outside don't consider me the king?

And to those of you who take the scholars' side

do you not consider me the king?

I may be a young king, but

I can differentiate white and black

I can divide loyalty and disloyalty

and I can see the loyal and disloyal vassals.

Today, I will sort out the disloyal subjects

and set an example for a loyal government.

Send the three scholars

including Lee Gong, on exile for submitting the insolent petition.

And their colleagues will be suspended from taking the exam.

Also, if anyone defends those scholars after today

they are not my subjects!

It is the master's dignified decision!

It is a dignified decision!

- Did you see it? - Yes, sire.

I saw it. I heard it.

They couldn't even exhale loudly against your dignity, sire.

Ja Won... Somehow I think I can do well now.

Yes, just like my father, for this country Joseon--

Your Majesty!

The vassals requested resignation in a reproachful protest.

Sire, please walk the path of the wise man!

Interrogate Minister Noh!

Your Majesty sits in the high palace and does not listen to the vassals.

I cannot help but feel disappointed.

Does Your Majesty consider his own wisdom enough?

Is that why Your Majesty doesn't hear us?

Even the saint-like kings discussed with their vassals

but Your Majesty is not a saint!

How could Your Majesty firmly refuse the vassals?

Sire! Please walk the path of the wise man!

Interrogate the sly man Minister Noh!

Prince Choongwon will be heading to Hanyang.

- I will follow him. - Yes, I will get ready.

No.

You should remain here and manage the silver mines.

I will find trustworthy porters.

But, Boss!

When I was in a temple a long time ago

I used to paint portraits of monks and Buddha.

- Wow, you're ugly. - Am not.

My head monk liked me for having good skills.

Even a mole?

The head monk also said that I'd be a great painter.

So ugly!

Father? Look at me.

I really look like a porter.

I will be back.

Gil Dong.

A long time ago...

you remember what happened between Madam Jo and me, don't you?

She reported that I killed Lord Jo...

so I was taken to the magistrate's office.

But later, she even apologized to me that she was mistaken.

- Father. - But, Gil Dong...

Do you know what really happened that day?

Did something happen inside?

No.

Uncle, please take good care of Father.

Don't worry.

And also...

you should take care of yourself, too.

You should go.

- Be careful! - We'll be back!

Brother.

Sure.

Hey, where are they going?

I don't know.

- You don't know anything. - Punk.

What about Mo Ri?

He caught a cold, so he can't go.

Young people these days are such crybabies.

At a time like this...

I apologize.

Sir!

Please step on me!

You trained them well.

Yes, they're nomad servants.

I paid a high price to bring them.

Use them as you please.

Step aside! Sir Prince Choongwon is coming!

Sir Prince Choongwon is coming!

That idiot. Doesn't he have any pride?

Wow, Gil Dong doesn't have any fear.

He's like a three-year-old by the water.

Sire, please walk the path of the wise man!

Interrogate Minister Noh!

Sire, please walk the path of the wise man!

Interrogate Minister Noh!

They're the true flag of this country.

They are the flag of Confucius and Mencius!

They must not consider me the king.

Ja Won.

Do you know why they look down on me?

Because I... inherited the blood of the dethroned queen.

Sire!

Bring me three hundred chrysanthemum flowers.

Yes, sire.

I will bring the most fragrant chrysanthemum flowers in Joseon.

Sir.

When I was in Danejung, I thought you liked me.

But why are you so cold to me now?

Do you dare to hang around His Majesty with another man in your heart?

Why don't you do this?

Let's have a bet.

I heard hundreds of scholars gathered at the palace gate

and bothered His Majesty, so His Majesty is deeply concerned.

So you must be sad as well.

Please give me one chance.

I will console His Majesty.

If I can't be helpful to His Majesty...

I will walk out of Jangakwon on my own.

No, I will gladly take any punishment.

Don't you want to unload His Majesty's worries?

[Hanyang]

Move aside! Sir Prince Choongwon is coming!

Move aside!

I will head to the palace early in the morning, so be prepared.

Yes, sir.

You're the wicked peddler, aren't you!

I think you've got the wrong person.

Don't you recognize me?

You were the matchmaker for Young Master Lee and me!

But I couldn't have a son, so I was wondering what you were doing.

So glad to see you!

You've completely got the wrong person.

Where are they from? What were they doing before?

Didn't you say that they've been servants all their lives?

Yes! What the...

Rather than your name, I could only remember "the wicked peddler."

What was your name?

Oh, right!

My lady! My lady!

What are you doing here! My goodness!

Let go of me!

Since my lady was abandoned by her husband, her head went like this.

Every person she sees, she asks for a son.

My lady! Shut your mouth!

Let's go! Let's go!

Let's go, let's go!

Wow, now we're in Hanyang, I get to see a totally crazy woman!

Why did you jump in there?

You abandoned us and ran away.

Hey, who abandoned who?

You abandoned us. Or did you just leave to take a pee?

Why did you come back?

Hey, who said we came back?

We were just...

We were passing by... And by chance...

You followed them all the way.

When did I do that?

Yes, I followed you here!

What you were doing was so dangerous...

I saw... Gil Dong...

He went, "Wow"

and galloping...

I missed you.

- What? - What is he saying?

I missed you!

What's that ticklish thing he's saying?

Well... there was no fun in the world when I was apart from you.

That's true. It was no fun.

Brother, I missed you, too!

What are you doing? You're embarrassing me!

But I don't mean at all to help you get Prince Choongwon.

- Did you tell him? - Yes.

But His Majesty is busy with official affairs--

Did you tell him that Prince Choongwon is here?

Tell him one more time.

This is where the king lives.

Is this really the place where the king is?

Does His Majesty take a dump? Would he have bad breath?

Why would he have bad breath?

I'm sure he takes a dump, but it must smell different.

Isn't the king also a human being?

Wow, how can Gil Dong not know anything about the world?

All human beings are not the same.

By the way, it's running late.

Maybe His Majesty won't see Prince Choongwon?

Who knows.

You've been waiting long.

Allow me to escort you in.

Your Majesty, you must be in deep distress!

Prince Choongwon... it has been a very long time.

It is fortunate for us...

that a virtuous king has inherited the throne.

So people are joyous in the midst of sadness--

Please come closer.

I should be in assistance of you in times like this.

But since I am so faraway

what could be considered more disloyal than this?

Yes, you visited me often and played with me when I was little.

Do you remember, sire?

Yes, I should do so now!

I should move to Hanyang and assist you by your side, sire!

However...

there is no other place that's better for you.

- Isn't that right? - Yes, sire.

The mountain line is graceful and clear

it is truly a town for wise men.

Only if I could...

I would like to live in a place like that.

I am envious of you, Prince Choongwon.

Did you get to meet with His Majesty?

Sir Prince Choongwon! Sir!

Receive the letter from His Majesty!

Why would I want to leave you afar

when you cared for me in my challenging time?

The vassals are looking for any small faults of mine right now.

So it is regrettable that I cannot keep you near me, Prince Choongwon.

Your Majesty! Your grace is immeasurable!

Your Majesty! Your grace is immeasurable!

Your grace is immeasurable!

Your Majesty! Your grace is immeasurable!

What did I tell you?

I told you that His Majesty misses me a lot.

He will call me to Hanyang soon.

Of course, sir.

Why are you running late?

I told you to bring the whole pot of wine!

- Sir! - Sir!

I brought the wine!

You.

- Bal Pa Ni (step stool). - Pardon me?

Since you were my step stool, I will call you Bal Pa Ni.

Sir, I am now your Bal Pa Ni!

Bal Pa Ni, take a drink.

Thank you, sir!

My step stool is drinking wine!

By the way, Gil Dong...

Do you know what really happened that day?

Do you think she apologized to me because I didn't do anything wrong?

No.

That's not it.

I...

I killed Lord Jo with this hand.

Father...

Father, please.

Look at me.

I said, look at me!

That's what it is like to go against your master.

You have to get blood on your hand.

Once you have blood on your hand, you can never go back to before.

That's not all.

This fight has no ending.

Madam Jo was there, next to Prince Choongwon.

In broad daylight

I have to see Prince Choongwon pay for his sins.

Hey, why didn't you just kill him?

It's too easy for him to die like this.

We should keep him alive.

We'll let him live and make him regret that he didn't get to die.

Prince Choongwon was born and raised in Hanyang.

So I thought he'd have a lot of places to go in Hanyang.

But no one came to see him, and he's not visiting anyone.

His Majesty is the only one.

If the King turns his back on him

there will be no one to protect Prince Choongwon.

But he received a separate letter from the King

which means that Prince Choongwon is somehow connected to His Majesty.

He sure has the backing of the King.

How could we possibly--

In a few days, Prince Choongwon will leave Hanyang.

Before that, we should meet our people in Hanyang.

I should let them know that Father is alive...

and if they still don't turn away...

get rid of them.

Hey! Eunuch Koo!

Aren't you glad to see me?

Is the royal tailor So Chool in there?

Long time no see.

You are...

It's been a while.

Damn it.

Hey, Officer Kang!

You were about to be sold off as a servant in the border area.

But the Elder rescued you?

I heard the Elder fed you and raised you...

for you to gain the officer position.

Of course!

That is why I always consider the Elder like my father--

But you acted as if you didn't know the Elder?

The rumor that your father upset Prince Choongwon spread everywhere.

We all know Prince Choongwon worked on the King since he was Crown Prince.

How could I, as a mere officer...

Did you hear the news about Eunuch Koo?

You must know what happened to So Chool, the royal tailor.

Remember this.

His Majesty is far away.

But the Elder's people are nearby.

Hey, Gil Dong is a bit different from the Elder, isn't he?

The Elder rarely told us to get rid of people.

There is someone we need in the palace.

Since you can access the palace

give me the information on that person.

Whose... information?

His Majesty.

You'll head to Hanyang in a few days to take the national exam.

His Majesty will decide on the theme of the exam this time.

I heard my friends talking about it.

His Majesty cherishes poetry and enjoys music and hunting

just like the previous king.

So I am studying the poetry format and style favored by the previous king.

Those are not important.

What's important is His Majesty's heart.

Tell me what His Majesty is like.

You really have to know about His Majesty.

Only then can you pass the exam.

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