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When large amounts of snow or hail fall from the sky

it ruins the whole year's harvest.

But what could we do?

We, as humans, can do nothing about that.

But as for the king...

He is neither large amounts of snow nor hail.

If you are determined, he can change at any time.

No!

Prison overflows with so many prisoners

that I hear criminals sit outside of its gates.

Let us...

release those people.

Let us...

steal the people from the king!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Sire, what is keeping you up?

No matter how much I think about it...

the people in the streets seem to be right.

Hong Gil Dong, that bastard...

must be... a member of the royal family from the fallen Goryeo era.

If not...

That's right!

He could be a son of a high official who was killed for committing treason.

Who knows?

Maybe he couldn't gain a government post because he is an illegitimate son.

Otherwise, how dare he...

He couldn't dare to look into the king's eyes like that.

However, sire...

Hong Gil Dong said it himself that he was a thug and an errand boy--

Hong Gil Dong...

He deceived me again.

So, who will aid me in this task?

Who will come with me?

Hong, the reason we're following you is not to stand up against the king.

It is because we didn't have a way to make a living.

You were good at stealing from the magistrate offices and the rich.

He's right!

Even if we save those people in jail

will we get any rice? Or any food?

He's right!

Excuse me...

I am a woman, so I cannot fight.

But if I can be of any help, I will!

Oh my!

He took us in, so this is the least we can do!

Me too!

I will die soon anyway. I have nothing to fear.

I will help you, too!

- I will help you! - I will follow you, too!

- I will help you, too! - I will go with you!

- I'll go, too! - I'll help you!

- I'll help you! - I'll help you!

Wonderful!

We have more than enough people!

[Rebel: Thief of the People]

[Episode 24] All of you...

Have you seen anyone come out victorious in a fight against the king?

No?

If anything goes wrong and they find out about this hideout

we will be all dead!

You're right.

We came all the way here to live on! We did not come to die!

We must do something.

We worked so hard to get to where we are.

The most urgent matter is to obtain the map of the palace interior.

How would we get that map?

I will look into it.

More importantly, we are short on people, are we not?

Yes, we are very short-handed.

Do you not get the feeling that the people are filled with fear?

Won't we end up getting kicked out of this hideout?

Just like how I ran away...

when we went to catch Prince Choongwon.

They are scared because they don't know what it is like.

All of them...

have neither fought nor been victorious in anything in their entire lives.

They are only used to running away, losing, and being cheated.

They don't know what it means to fight, or to win.

All of you have been fighting, winning, and exacting revenge.

If you would only share the stories of your lives with them

you will stir their hearts.

We cannot die like this.

Does it worry you greatly?

I felt like that too, once.

But our Elder is someone who lives up to his word.

Shall I tell you an old tale?

Was that thug Heo Tae Hak really brought down on his knees?

How many times must I tell you?

That's not all!

We even exiled a member of the royal family!

- Do you know what I mean? - Yes!

Of course!

Does Hong have a gift in making money?

Yes he does! He made big money from the prohibition.

If you follow Hong, I'm telling you that making money is an easy task.

A while back...

Hong and I partnered together and taught all the bad guys a lesson!

Yes we did!

Hong...

Are you truly confident that you will be victorious?

Can we really put our trust in you?

Yes, I am confident.

I have never lost before.

In that case... will you come with us?

Yes! We will go with you!

Good! Yes, let's do this!

- Let's try this! - Yes, let's try it!

- Let's try it! - Yes, let's do it together!

- Let's do it! - Let's do it!

In that case, focus on your training

and protect this hideout while we are away.

Were we not going to free those who are in jail?

I am not such an irresponsible man.

Everyone's out here!

Elder! We were so disappointed that you left us out of this plan!

Brother, have you been well?

- Glad to see you! - It's been a long time!

Hello, Brother!

Prime Minster.

Yes, sire.

I believe the character for "person" looks similar.

Your Majesty!

I have never written Korean letters in my life, sire!

His Majesty even suspects us now!

Did you tell on me to him?

Why did you bring up my past friendship with Lee Se Jwa?

Please calm down!

We must do something. We must find a way!

We could end up like Lee Se Jwa and Yoon Pil Sang someday.

What measure could we take?

A scholar named Song Do Hwan has been cultivating pupils...

He's been keeping close to His Majesty since the reign of King Seongjong!

Rumor has it that His Majesty has been very close to him.

Let us go see him and find a way to free ourselves from His Majesty's suspicion.

Must we truly go that far?

Did you call for me, my lord?

Did you study in Scholar Song's school?

Pardon? Yes.

Can you arrange a meeting for us with Scholar Song?

I heard it is difficult to meet with Scholar Song.

Please help me!

Did we not help each other out in 1498?

Teacher.

Welcome.

What brings such precious people to this humble abode?

- Please have a seat. - No, sir.

We are visitors, and you are much older, Scholar Song.

Not at all.

I hold those who closely serve the king with the same high regard as His Majesty.

Please have a seat.

once..

the government was filled with those who referred me as "outside party"

Therefore I thought all the high-ranking officials hated me.

Who would say such a thing?

I have never heard that before.

Of course.

As for those people...

As His Majesty disposed of those who belittled their masters...

they all disappeared.

But of course, what brings you here?

I will be honest.

His Majesty's mood changes from morning to night.

- Someone was called a loyal subject-- - No, please don't!

That man could be beheaded today.

He is easily angered by petty matters.

I have come to the end of my rope.

Help us!

What must we do in order to stay alive?

Gil Dong...

What sort of people are these three high ministers

and other high-ranking officials?

They began their studies at an early age and continued to study for years.

They each have an area of expertise

and have established themselves through many government posts.

There may have been moments when they dipped into corruption

but they also worried for their nation, and empathized with its people.

But in the face of death

the officials have become completely ingratiating.

It is beyond terrible to see them that way.

Gil Dong...

Joseon is a nation where its officials

have used their power to steer the king for their own gain.

For the past 100 years, the king has shared power with three high ministers

and the lower-rank officials have kept an eye on that shared power.

But now...

this nation of Joseon is falling to ruin.

Not too long ago, it was hailing greatly.

I punished all of the criminals severely.

Yet the people say the hail was spurred by my enjoyment to kill.

It is only reasonable for criminals to be punished severely.

Therefore, I'd like to say that severe punishment was appropriate.

It was appropriate, sire!

No longer are there three ministers who offer historical records to the king.

Yes, there are many who have been punished or been exiled recently

but the punishment was appropriate for each and every one of them.

Therefore, how can that be cause for hail?

Of course, sire!

Gil Dong...

I finally realize what His Majesty wants to do.

His Majesty didn't start this bloodshed because of the dethroned queen.

His Majesty

wishes to erase the past 100 years that tried to steer the king's power.

He wants to write a new Joseon raised by the king's power alone..

In order to raise the country, the tool that His Majesty used...

was force.

Soon, His Majesty will order them...

to write a poem with the theme of how pure the government has become

now that he has removed all of the traitors.

Tell them to pledge their utmost loyalty to His Majesty then.

Also, tell them to throw away their pride or dignity to the dogs.

For when they bow down to His Majesty...

it is as if they are bowing to me.

His Majesty and I no longer have any secrets from one another.

Just like... you and I.

But, Teacher...

Why did His Majesty not tell you that Gil Dong escaped?

It has finally become a reign of peace.

Shouldn't we make this known to all the lands?

Write me a poem that speaks of how the government has become pure

now that we are free of traitors.

We will gladly do so, sire!

That old geezer must be deeply connected to His Majesty!

He even knew the theme of the poem!

I am glad that we saw him ahead of time.

I agree!

His Majesty will soon hold a big feast to announce a reign of peace.

And the officials will write their pledge of loyalty and submit it to His Majesty.

A feast to announce a reign of peace?

That day...

must be the day you wish.

Yes.

That is the day I wish.

It is the map of the palace interior.

I can let you inside of the palace.

But once you've entered the grounds, your movements must be from memory.

That day, in front of Injeong Hall

the king will receive pledges of loyalty from the officials.

All the officials will attend

and the king will give a bold entrance.

Still...

He'd die without his commanding presence.

How ashamed would he feel if he were humiliated that day?

If you take the back route from the grounds in front of Injeong Hall

it is connected to Geumpyo.

We can go through Geumpyo for our getaway.

- What about weapons? - We have to steal them.

From the magistrate's office.

Ggeut Soi, you've worked hard!

Thank you for your hard work!

- Here. - Here we go!

Ouch! Ouch!

Be careful!

Yong Gi, you should hand them over, too!

Hey, wait! Wait!

I forgot! Do it again!

The areas we attack are the head, philtrum, neck, stomach, then...

Did you see that?

Come out now!

One, two, then punch!

Keep steady and...

Stop, stop! Stop!

Elder.

Keep your both legs taut.

Keep your target far.

Even after you pull the string...

you shouldn't move.

From those who were locked away, had their children taken away

and lost their houses, their lament has deepened.

They thought, they had no other choice but to die.

But they did not know that Hong Gil Dong and the Seven Brothers

were in a faraway place training little by little every day

to eventually come to their rescue.

Gil Dong was afraid

that the people could be killed even before they came to save the jailed

so he could not sleep at night.

Every moment prayed in his heart

"Please don't die. Please stay alive."

"Please stay alive until we can come for you."

Eo Ri Ni!

Hold on... Hold on a little longer.

Here we are.

Park Ha Sung must have buried Park Won Il. Isn't that right?

Probably.

But why are there three graves?

Whose grave is this?

Why do you keep suspecting Park Ha Sung?

Park Ha Sung told the guard

that His Majesty might use Hong Gil Dong as a hunting dog

so that he must keep him alive.

What is the matter with His Majesty using Hong Gil Dong as a hunting dog?

That is why His Majesty favors Park Ha Sung!

He is a step ahead when it comes to caring for His Majesty's needs!

What I mean is...

no one has seen Hong Gil Dong's corpse!

Is it true that he is really dead?

His Majesty orders severe punishment over a petty crime

yet flaunts criminals in front of the people.

So why would he not reveal the head of Hong Gil Dong to the people?

Do you not find it strange, Teacher?

Because of the recent hail...

I wonder if the scholars talk about how my severe punishment led to the hail.

That is what I am concerned about.

Please do not worry, sire.

Please leave such trivial matters to me.

Please focus on important matters, sire.

As I expected, Scholar Song.

By the way, sire...

Why did you not hang Hong Gil Dong's head in front of the palace gate, sire?

A criminal of high treason should have his head on display...

so that I could at least spit at him for humiliating you, Your Majesty.

I hated the idea of hanging such a despicable head.

Yes, I agree.

You are wise as ever, Your Majesty.

Notify the greatdancerss in the palace

to bring me any information on Hong Gil Dong.

My lord...

If you and I work together

would we not enjoy as much as authority as Scholar Song?

But Teacher is very special to me.

He helped Jung Hak with his studies, a boy who had nothing, so I--

Imagine...

how high Jung Hak could rise. Extremely high.

Rising to a high position.

Minister of Personnel, Minister of Rites...

No, even deputy prime minister...

He can even become the prime minister!

You must follow every order given to you by His Majesty.

Do you understand?

Yes, sir.

But, Gil Dong...

I should've watched him die with my own eyes.

But he is...

Did you...

lose your woman?

It's nothing, sir.

Relax your shoulders.

Tighten your fingers!

Is an iron pole nailed into your shoulder?

Relax!

Now breathe!

You must be aware that His Majesty punishes those showing bad conduct.

Take a careful look and see if there is any dirt on your skirts.

More than anything...

His Majesty cannot stand to watch female musicians in a dark mood.

So you should not look glum, no matter what the situation is.

- Do you understand? - Yes, ma'am.

Turn up both corners of your lips.

You should also keep it in mind.

The palace is different from the courtesan house.

Why do you look at me that way?

You have changed.

You've become very calm...

and have become an adult.

But somehow your liveliness seems to have disappeared.

That saddens me.

It was very nice when we were in Danejung before, was it not?

I was young, and you were spirited.

And... there was also the mat seller.

He was there, too.

Do you mean... Gil Dong?

Do you regret... leaving Gil Dong?

No.

I am very glad that I left him.

I chose a man of certainty.

Therefore, I have no regrets.

However, I am... curious.

If I lived with him...

how would my life have been?

See, the one who cared for me the most...

was Gil Dong.

But you have His Majesty.

His Majesty...

He does not know... how it feels to love someone.

Your Majesty...

would you like to see a new dance prepared by Woonpyung?

Sang Hwa!

I, Woonpyung Sang Hwa, will dance with hand chimes for His Majesty.

It is as if I'm watching a small, seductive bird hop around.

I am grateful, sire.

Ok Ran!

I, Woonpyung Ok Ran, will offer fan dance for His Majesty.

His Majesty says

Ok Ran's dance is pure and graceful like a silent stream in a valley.

I am grateful, sire.

Sire...

do you see anyone who deserves to be Heungchung?

All right. You should try, too.

The only song I know is the one I sang before...

I only know... how to tell stories.

- Stories? - Yes, sire.

Funny stories, scary stories

and I know a few stories of lovers that make hearts flutter.

My own creations are also included in those stories.

I should call upon you on those sleepless nights of mine

and listen to your stories.

Yes, sire.

If you call for me, I will tell you the most interesting story I know.

You are extraordinary.

You would claim to tell a story in order to enter His Majesty's chambers.

- Do you not like me? - That does not matter

I've cleaned the room and did the laundry for several years

to be noticed by Sukyong.

But as soon as you came, Sukyong cares for you.

That's because I served her before I entered the palace.

Still, even water has a hierarchy.

And the same goes for His Majesty's favor.

I will keep an eye on you...

so be careful.

Do not get in my way.

If you interfere with me getting close to His Majesty...

I won't sit back and watch.

- You're hurting me. Let go of me! - I...

I will gladly die in the palace.

The dancers we planted in the palace...

said that Lady Jang is very interested in Hong Gil Dong?

Which one said such thing?

Bring her to me.

- Yi Yoong! - Sire...

Why did you not hang Hong Gil Dong's head in front of the palace gate?

See you again.

No!

Your Majesty!

Would you like to listen to music?

Should I call the musicians?

I will have Lady Jang come in.

No.

That girl...

Bring me Ga Ryung.

I heard you had a small argument with Sang Hwa earlier today.

Did you see it?

Such rumors are quick to spread.

Sang Hwa doesn't seem to like me.

It can't be. Sang Hwa is a kind person.

Of course, she can be mean sometimes in order to be a filial daughter.

"A filial daughter"?

Yes. She wants to join Heungchung, receive lots of jewelry from His Majesty

and be a filial daughter to her mother.

I heard she's not even her birth mother.

Not her birth mother?

To think her filial heart runs that deep...

It is really fascinating.

But I envy Sang Hwa.

She may not know her birth mother

but she has a family.

Do you not have any family?

After my brother and I were separated at a young age...

You were separated from your older brother?

How--

Is Ga Ryung inside?

Do you remember me?

What are you peeking at?

Goodness!

What a strange man.

Why are you peeking at someone bathing?

You were selling mats...

Yes.

I am an eunuch and Gong Ah has become Sukyong now.

You entered the palace, too.

What a strange fate.

If it's possible, can you tell a story that will warm His Majesty's heart?

"A story that will warm his heart"?

A story that warms the heart the longer you hear it

so that those feelings of hate and anger will disappear.

A story of that nature.

It is truly difficult.

I was babbling nonsense.

Please go on in.

Please take good care of His Majesty.

Who knows?

You may be able to become someone like Sukyong.

Did you not say that you had an interesting story?

Yes, it is certainly an interesting story...

but when people hear it, they start to doze off.

Since Your Majesty cannot fall asleep at night...

there is nothing better than my story.

Is your story truly that boring?

Then, go ahead.

A long time ago, in a village

a bachelor could not get married past his marriageable age because he was poor.

One day, he came home in the evening after farming all day

and he was very surprised.

His home was filled with the smell of delicious food.

So he went into his room...

and he was surprised once again when he saw a feast.

Sire, are you awake?

Did I fall asleep?

Yes, sire.

You slept deeply for the first time in some time, sire.

Was her story really so boring...

that it put me to sleep?

Yes.

His Majesty kept her by his side all night?

Yes.

I'm glad to hear that.

I'm glad His Majesty slept deeply.

But His Majesty previously called upon you

when he could not fall asleep.

How is it that this time...

Some days are like this.

People are so mean.

As soon as the rumors of how His Majesty favors her started swirling around

people flocked to Ga Ryung and act friendly like that.

I see.

How cute.

When we were in Danejung...

you were very subtle.

You had never revealed your nature before I mentioned it.

When I showed off my dancing and singing

you were happy for me.

It was never my place.

What about now?

Right now...

how do you feel about your position?

As you have done so

you still won't make a move before I tell you to, will you?

What about now?

Right now... how do you feel about your position?

Hurry up! We will be running late!

I am coming.

Please let me.

Sang Hwa! Wait for me!

Gong Ah! That idiot had this tied to his wrist.

Should I give it back to him?

After my brother and I were separated at a young age...

You were separated from your older brother?

His Majesty liked your dancing very much.

By the way, ma'am...

Sukyong, are you all right?

Please stop.

She didn't mean to do it. I saw it.

I was going to stop at flogging.

But you spoke out of turn.

I will report Ok Ran's wrongdoing to His Majesty.

Take Ok Ran to Geunhae Hall!

Sukyong!

- And you will follow me. - Yes, ma'am.

Sire...

As Your Majesty punishes those who are insubordinate severely

I sent a Woonpyung to Geunhae Hall because she stepped on my skirt.

Well done.

Sire...

What kind of punishment...

should I give her?

His Majesty has ordered to behead Ok Ran.

Her head is to be hung in front of the palace gates with a sign.

Also, including Sukyong

if any Woonpyung considers herself equal to Heungchung

and shows any trace of insubordination

she will absolutely be severely punished.

Sukyong!

Why would you do this?

To be beheaded for stepping on a skirt?

If you are punishing her more severely because of me

I will take the punishment.

So, please spare my Ok Ran--

When did you get to know her that you'd call her "my Ok Ran"?

Try to save her if you can.

The one who has the power of saving and killing a life...

Yes, let us see.

Ok Ran...

What can I do?

What can I do...

I have a plan.

I may be able to save you.

So wait. You have to wait for me.

In a few days, we have to submit our pledge of loyalty to His Majesty.

Here...

This is the draft.

Take a look and add if you find anything lacking.

It would be better for you to read it aloud, Prime Minister?

- I don't feel confident. - You should do it, Prime Minister!

His Majesty will hold a big feast that day.

He will gladly accept your pledge.

Yes, of course.

Sire, the officials have spent the night revising their pledge of loyalty.

Their faces were filled with joy

and they were writing each and every character with care.

Is that right?

But, sire...

I do have one concern.

For the big feast, hundreds of artisans will enter the palace.

But with the recent incident of the anonymous letter

I am concerned a bad crowd could be included among them.

Sire, please let me inspect them.

Of course, you're the only one who keeps a watchful eye on my safety.

Go ahead. Inspect the artisans to see if any suspicious person enters.

Yes, sire!

The date of submitting the officials' pledge of loyalty has been set.

That day, I will guard the gate and inspect the artisans.

You should disguise yourselves as artisans and enter the palace.

In two days' time, we will be entering the palace.

All of us will disguise as artisans and enter the palace.

Once we are in the palace

we will go to Injeong Hall first.

Since the king is in Injeong Hall

when there is commotion, all of the royal guards will run over there.

We can use that opportunity.

Here.

Straighten up.

Today is the day!

Our pathetic king and cowardly officials...

Let's go teach them a lesson!

We will guard the hideout.

May you have a safe journey!

- Please be careful! - Have a safe trip!

Ok Ran.

Ga Ryung...

How did you get in here?

I gave some jewelry to the guards.

If you get caught, you will be punished, too.

It doesn't matter.

Hurry up and eat.

I will... make sure to send you out of the palace.

Why... are you so nice to me?

It is...

because you are practically my sister.

That blue ribbon you carry...

Do you know who has the other half?

It is my husband--

That ribbon is not mine.

It belongs to Sang Hwa.

Sang Hwa always keeps it with her.

Did you bring the dancer?

Teacher, allow me to say my greetings.

Hong Gil Dong is alive?

For some reason, Sukyong showed much interest in Hong Gil Dong.

After Hong Gil Dong's body was crushed

she couldn't eat or drink for a few days.

But then, she looked quite lively.

Then recently...

Do you not feel a little bad that Hong Gil Dong is dead?

Why would he die?

Why would I feel bad?

But how would we know Hong Gil Dong is alive based on that?

That may be so.

But I have a different theory.

Sukyong must've known Hong Gil Dong before she entered the palace.

She was afraid that Hong Gil Dong would be injured.

Although it was a slip of the tongue

but she definitely said that Hong Gil Dong did not die.

Ga Ryung...

how wonderful would it be if the news of what happens here today in Joseon

would also reach your ears?

Your Majesty eradicated the sly crowd and corrected evil customs.

As people have been educated to be good

the customs have been changed and solemn discipline has returned.

The government has gained dignity and the country has been stabilized.

All affairs have seen a great change

and ten thousand matters have become anew.

We lack in many aspects

but how would we dare to refuse and deny Your Majesty?

We humbly declare...

and we risk our lives to say

that we pledge our loyalty until the day we die!

Long live the king!

Long live the king!

Long live the king!

Long live the king!

Over there...

Old Man Hong has arrived!

That bastard...

Hey! Yi Yoong!

Catch them this instant! Now!

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