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Episode 9

Master! Master!

What is it?

You.

What happened?

My apologies.

We were ambushed.

The Black Cloud Swords

still remain.

[A week prior]

Here, let's have a drink.

Which hors d'oeuvres?

All of them.

Pour me a drink too.

Leave now.

Okay.

Drink up.

Your majesty,

It's Shi Pyong.

Your majesty.

Your majesty,

Oh, Eunuch Do.

What is it?

I need to speak with you urgently!

Now?

It's Eunuch Do's word.

I should hear it.

So, what it is?

Please excuse my impertinence, but...

You want me to leave?

No.

In Bin, you just stay.

Would that be alright?

Your majesty, I will leave now.

But...

Oh...

So, what is it?

The vice-premier's son, Kang Suk Joo, was found.

Really?

Who captured him?

Was it the high courts?

It can't be that we lost this catch to the vice-premier, did we?

He killed himself before the court guards got to him.

Killed himself?

He killed himself in front of the first vice-premier.

In front of his father...

They didn't have a burial nor acquire a sepulcher.

They've cremated him and scattered his ashes in the river.

Shall we pay our final respects to your father? Huh?

Brother-In-Law

He says he will come to the palace on the morrow to give you the specifics on the situation.

Your majesty

This is unsatisfactory.

Unsatisfactory.

Why doesn't he want to hold a funeral?

I really wanted to see the first vice-premier's face for myself in a public and civil send-off.

Don't you think so, Eunuch Do?

The two words that my late mother always told me to be mindful of, "Keun" and "Keun".

While I've kept the one "Keun" by living every moment of life in all diligence,

I've often failed on the other "Keun" and always lack restraint in my ways.

Although it was a momentary error,

I killed a human being and fled.

How can I beg for forgiveness?

I'm not the least bit afraid for my own life.

My heart aches from the disgrace and pain my sibling and my father will have to endure forever.

Lies!

They're all lies!

Lady, please calm yourself.

I will lay down my life for the law of the nation...

Father,

I cannot write this.

and hope to salvage our family honor.

Suk Joo wasn't able to leave his last words.

You deficient fool!

Don't you know our family honor rests on that one paper?

If we are to take care of this incident well, we need his suicide letter.

I'm sorry.

I cannot write this.

Don't you know why I had you take my dictation rather than writing this personally?

I know.

What is the reason I did that?

You want me to fulfill my responsibility as the first-born son, isn't it?

And, you still can't write this?

I'm sorry.

Older brother.

Commander.

Will you help me?

Yes.

Definitely,

definitely,

find and kill the perpetrator.

I'm not saying this as the first vice-premier,

but as a father who had to bury his son.

Yes sir.

You said you had a hunch.

I think you may have mentioned it.

Who was it that cornered Suk Joo to this extent?

When I examine the vile schemes and audacious execution of events,

I have an idea who the perpetrator may be.

Who is it?

The Black Cloud Swords still persists.

The limbs may have been severed,

but the root still remains.

You also think that too?

The sword techniques are evident, also.

The leader is ironically among the internal eunuch staff.

But this case...

differs a little for it to be the Black Cloud Swords.

There are too many coincidences,

and too small a financial benefit.

Investigating the eunuchs is slow, due to their vast numbers,

but I will definitely find the root this time.

Are you alright?

Are you trying to create a perpetrator to take my place?

Wouldn't that be mocking his excellency?

I can't produce a perpetrator if there isn't one.

Thankfully, his excellency has many enemies.

I'll use one of them.

You and I are heading down different paths.

What if this ruins your road to success?

We'd be lucky if all that becomes ruined is the road to success in the end.

I doubt that we'll be so blessed.

Neither you nor I.

What if...

I'm of the same pack as the Black Cloud Swords?

What will you do?

Are you a Black Cloud Sword?

Who knows? Possibly.

I've already analyzed everything regarding this situation.

There will be no problem if it goes as I've planned.

That is, if you stop doing more needless things, there'd be no problem.

Needless things?

What?

Continuing my revenge?

You can't take revenge anymore.

I know it'll be hard, but forget my brother now.

Instead, I will protect you from now on.

I've heard that before somewhere.

You said that you'd protect me then, too.

It's different this time.

Trust me.

Baek Roek, wait for me just a little longer.

I will be there soon.

[Port of Pusan]

I know that many foreigners have entered through here in recent days.

But at this rate, they'd blindly let in people with multi-colored eyes.

Are these extortionist vermin we have to deal with?

Well, I'm just relieved that the ship landed well in Korea rather than somewhere else.

So, where are you going?

Not sure.

What's this?

Won't you be going to your friend in Hanyang?

I thought you said you were close with the king?

Hey, hey, hey.

Fine. I know you're friends with the king. Just don't cause any trouble.

I'm already a dead man. How will they react to me?

I'm in a dilemma, since I know I'll be inconveniencing people I know.

Let's go to an eatery, rest and get some food first.

Let's do that.

Hey! Is that the extent of master fighters' brains?

This Bahk Po lived on foreign soil for over 20 years.

My pockets may have been empty, but I never starved.

Why?

Because I have skills.

Now, let's go.

Let's see what you have.

Now then, I shall collect this.

Hey, let's go and get ourselves nourished.

Look here!

What?!

How much was lost?!

Drag him out!

I thought you were long dead, but I see that you're still courageously alive.

I've never lost a gamble.

But with this Bahk Po, I've never won.

What are you talking about?

You're the one who counted money all night 'til dawn.

You're still saying empty words. Just drink!

But what is your connection with these two gentlemen?

These two gentlemen are sponsored master fighters for the government officials.

No.

We're vendors of a small shop on the Hanyang byways.

Be careful.

This Bahk Po can swallow it up in no time.

We've been out of the country for a while. Can you give me any news on Hanyang?

Ask whatever you'd like.

Who is the king right now?

Pardon?

We had some business dealings with the palace eunuch.

I'd like to try to re-connect our business ties.

I was just concerned if due to some revolt, the people I knew were replaced.

You have no need to worry.

We thought the king would be ousted within a month of his entry into the palace.

But the rumors are that he's quite powerful now.

Now, now, now. That's one thing.

But are you treating your old friend with this measly spread?

Don't worry.

I will fill this room with all the liquor, meat and women of this village.

All talk?

I have some business to take care of. I'll take my leave now.

If there's anything you need, please pay before you order.

Let's go now.

He's not a friend you can trust?

He has a habit of shaking his legs when he lies.

Seeing that he was shaking a lot, he's on his way to the officials.

I'm one thing.

But for what crime are you on the run?

Whenever you tell me your crime, I'll tell you my crime.

I never expected friendship from you, but was even a chance meeting too hard for you?

No. There seems to be a misunderstanding of some sort.

Be quiet!

Let's just go.

The way feel right now, I'd like to sweep away all the money here.

But I'll let it go.

Thank you.

I don't covet things that I didn't earn with my own sweat.

This is the decency and ethics of a gambler. Got it?

I'll keep that in mind.

Didn't I say they were master fighters of the high officials?

Hey, help.

Let's go together.

Hey.

Baek Roek.

Captain.

Is it true that when a single star falls, someone just died?

Not sure.

Why?

Then, you and I probably made a bunch of single stars fall.

We did make them fall.

So many, at that.

The stars probably hate us.

Mu Myung,

let's go our separate ways now.

Captain, I want us to regroup and...

Listen to me, Mu Myung.

I won't be going to Hanyang.

I'm sorry about our fallen Black Cloud Sword comrades.

But I've decided not to take vengeance.

I'm tired of killing people now.

When I look at you, the fallen comrades come to mind.

I'm sure it's the same for you too.

If we stay together,

on a day when we can't endure any more,

we'll charge through Hanyang,

and either kill all of Kang Chi Soon's officials,

or get ourselves killed.

Are you afraid of dying?

Not in the least.

I'm already a dead man to the people.

Then, is it because of your younger brother?

Since you'll need to kill your brother too to take revenge.

Or, is it because of the girl?

The one who became Kang Chi Soon's concubine?

For the happiness of those two,

I gave all of my best efforts.

The more I try, the more twisted things become.

Maybe...

like right now....

it may be the best thing that I'm not present.

If I disappear like this...

everyone will be able to live peacefully.

My mother left home and abandoned me when I was young.

And, seven years later...

I accidentally ran into her again at a neglected burial site.

She said to me,

"It was for your happiness that I disappeared."

I can't understand it...

that people who love each other would be happier if they separate.

It's an attempt at being cool while fooling your own heart.

I was able to live because of Jung Yeon.

I'm not sure what help I was to her.

I've lost confidence.

Look at Meeyo.

I really wanted to help her.

But she ended up dying because of me.

I can't let anything bad happen to Jung Yeon too.

Those are your thoughts only.

You don't know what she's thinking.

What if she wants to see you at any cost?

Let's go to sleep now.

Don't dismiss what we just spoke about.

Think about it carefully.

Where did this guy go off to this early morning? I told him to draw some water here.

He left.

Left?

I told him we should go our separate ways.

I have no idea what you're saying.

Alright, where shall we go?

It is a suicide letter that my deficient son left behind.

I brought this to your majesty to shed some truth into all the various rumors that might have perplexed you.

I'm sure this is an enormous heartache.

Despite those who had pushed hard for my impeachment and beheading,

I am overwhelmed and moved by the grace bestowed to this old man.

Not at all.

I believed in you, first vice-premier.

The only thing I did was worry.

It weighs heavily on my heart that I wasn't able to lend any help before things reached this extent.

I am greatly honored.

However, your majesty,

this old man has already expended all his best to remain in royal service.

Please grant my desire to withdraw my position.

If you withdraw now,

it will appear as if I were swayed by all the rumors.

The truth as well as your heart are clear here.

Do you really need to resign?

But if you need to take some time out to mourn the loss of your precious son and to find closure,

I wouldn't be able to stand in your way.

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First vice-premier,

how great your heartache must be.

First vice-premier.

I'm no long the first vice-premier.

Pardon?

I've submitted my resignation.

I'm going to stay in the background for a little while,

but I'll need your help more than ever before.

Yes.

Anyway, I'm sorry I made you come all the way here.

I can't frequent the courtesan house as I used to.

Not at all.

I'm just grateful that you've called me here.

I actually wanted to visit your residence right away.

I resented my lowly status that prohibited me to do so.

Thank you for your heart. I will receive it well.

What did you need me to do for you?

The Black Cloud Swords have killed my son.

I must uproot them from the root this time.

The commander will be investigating the internal staff.

Please assist him.

I will.

Depending on the situation...

I will administer poison.

The poison won't leave a trace.

I will trust you.

Is Yeon well?

Yes, of course.

She's been a great help.

That's a relief !

When bad things happen after someone new comes into the family,

they often are groundlessly blamed for it.

Please look after her well.

Don't worry!

But...

where did you meet Yeon?

Yeon came to the courtesan house.

She said she was looking for someone from her hometown.

Someone from her hometown?

Who?

I don't know.

She never ended up finding the person.

Is it important?

No.

It's not a big deal.

I thought I should know a little more about her to get her appropriate gifts on various occasions.

It occurred to me that I hardly know anything about Yeon.

Well then, I'll get going now.

You take your time and enjoy the refreshments.

Someone from her hometown...

You did all this for nothing.

I'm not going to eat this.

I heard from the cook's helper girl.

She said that you won't eat Kang's rice any more.

Yes.

It's alright to eat this.

I made it with the rice I bought from the sales proceeds.

Just have a bite for me and my efforts.

I don't want to eat it.

If I eat...

you feel bad for your late brother, huh?

It feels like you'll be able to meet your brother soon in the netherworld if you were dead.

Didn't your brother say to you,

My poor little sister, you have to stay alive.

You have to listen to your brother.

Yes.

Let's go to the temple tomorrow.

You brother might be wandering in the old world unable to leave because he feels wronged.

Let's pray together.

Who's there ?

Is it you, eldest brother?

Brother?

Brother.

Brother.

Brother Suk Joo.

Captain, I'll go meet Jung Yeon and ask her how she feels about you.

This is the least I can do for you who saved my life twice.

It's harder for you to go see her than to kill a person.

I have no choice but to do take this initiative.

If it weren't for you, this might have resulted in a big mishap.

Lady has become physically very frail.

It's true that she's become weak, but she had always been closer to Suk Joo even as a child.

You're here.

So Young fainted after seeing an illusion.

Thankfully, the new lady found her in time.

Brother-in-Law, Father asked you to come to the garden courtyard.

What is it about?

Well, I'm not sure what it's about.

What did you do?

It wouldn't be a strange thing if a ghost decides to frequent this house, would it?

Think of all the people killed by this household.

Didn't I tell you to trust me?

It'll get dangerous if you continue this.

Turn me in at any time.

Reveal my true identity to his excellency and gain his favor.

Since you need a reason,

you can say I am a decoy sent by the Black Cloud Swords.

Jung Yeon.

If I should be killed upon being found out,

I'd love to have helped you by it.

Honey.

It's me. Are you alright?

I'm scared.

I saw my deceased brother.

Such dumb things you're saying.

You've lost a lot of weight.

Your complexion and expression don't look good either.

You sure you're not the one who saw the ghost?

Bad things are continually happening in the household.

Are you feeling a bit uneasy?

No.

They all treat me well.

Really?

That's strange.

Why?

They can't all treat me well?

People aren't made with such goodness in them.

By chance, Yeon, are you being a bit too incautious?

Really now, Unnie.

Come visit me often if you're that worried.

How can I go there?

Let's meet like this at a temple occasionally.

We should go now.

Alright.

I'll go back now.

Already?

I have work to do for his excellency.

I'm very busy.

I came here just to see you.

Yeon,

Don't forget to keep alert every moment.

It's like you're in the middle of a war zone.

Thank you, Unni.

There's nothing to thank me for.

I'm saying this because I'll also be in danger if something happens to you.

Open your eyes wide and throw away your past.

Got it?

Yes.

You're Jung Yeon, right?

Who are you?

I'm a Black Cloud Sword fighter.

I'm in the service of my captain, Lee Baek Roek.

Baek Roek...

clearly died...

Where are you?

Come to this temple tomorrow at this same time.

I have to tell you something.

I can't. I don't have that kind of freedom.

Are you there?

Then, next time.

Ah, I'm tired.

I feel much better after doing the 108 bows.

I'm glad we came.

Yes.

We can leave right away.

Have you all eaten?

Yes. We ate heartily the beef you sent.

Thank you. We had a great meal.

Not at all.

You.

Yes.

We only need five men for this mission.

You return to your home.

Not at all, sir.

You didn't even get to see much of your new son, born last month.

Sir, it's alright.

It's a command.

Go home.

I will take care of this.

Yes sir.

Let's go.

In the moments to come,

I will take your lives.

I have no grudges against you, but I have no choice.

Be sure to avenge yourselves in the next life.

Sir, why are you doing this?

It's alright.

Everything will turn out well, Jung Yeon.

It's alright, Jung Yeon.

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Lee Baek Roek is alive.

He's the spy that the king sent.

He was sent to mess with our family.

The battle of family honors will soon begin.

Are you planning to make this nation's governmental officials all turn against you?

Now is the time to start the plans!

Let's leave right after this.

The new lady is working for the Black Cloud Swords and my son-in-law is one pack with them?

It's alright to kill them.

The head of the Black Cloud Swords and the one who killed Brother-in-Law is Do Shi Pyong.

I will eliminate Do Shi Pyong.