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-=Episode 20=-

I will kill you all.

I will tear off your limbs and head.

I will not let a single one go.

The Defense Minister was arrested less than two hours ago,

how can they just let him go like that?

-=Queen Jeong Sun=- . how can they just let him go like that?

how can they just let him go like that?

-=Gim Han Gu: Queen Jeong Sun's father=- . how can they just let him go like that?

That is the determination from the state tribunal. -=Gim Han Gu: Queen Jeong Sun's father=- .

That is the determination from the state tribunal.

-=Yi San (the future King Jeongju)=- . That is the determination from the state tribunal.

-=Yi San (the future King Jeongju)=- .

How can you not be sensible?

As long as you tell the truth,

we can do what is needed with the aftermath.

Your Excellency, if you want to cut off my head,

not only you, Your Excellency, but...

Her Majesty will also be implicated.

It seems no talking is possible for you!

Torture him.

Please stop!

Your Excellency,

the Defense Minister has not committed any crime.

What are you trying to say?

The one who dealt with josam was not the Defense Minister,

-=Josam: Fake ginseng that is processed roots of Balloonflower, Autumn Statice etc=- . The one who dealt with josam was not the Defense Minister,

The one who dealt with josam was not the Defense Minister,

but me.

Then,

how do you explain the Defense Minister's henchmen on the warship?

Aren't the Defense Minister's henchmen all fourth ranked Seo Yun?

-=Seo Yun: A 4th ranked officer from the Hanseong (Seoul) or Pyeongyang office =- . Aren't the Defense Minister's henchmen all fourth ranked Seo Yun?

-=Seo Yun: A 4th ranked officer from the Hanseong (Seoul) or Pyeongyang office =- .

After taking merchant navy personnel from Gyeongsang, the ship was simply on its way to Hanyang. -=Seo Yun: A 4th ranked officer from the Hanseong (Seoul) or Pyeongyang office =- .

After taking merchant navy personnel from Gyeongsang, the ship was simply on its way to Hanyang.

He has no connection to this matter.

Who are you?

Your parents and children make a total of nine people.

Captain,

can you throw away the lives of your whole family?

You fellow, do you know who I am?

You are...

This is as directed by the Defense Minister.

You fellow, how dare you lie here?

I have not said even a single lie.

So he was deemed not guilty just because of this?

Your Excellency.

That's right.

But that is not all.

Before the interrogation ended, a letter came via the Japanese envoy.

It is a direct briefing from Do Ju.

-=Do Ju : Lord of island Daemado (Korean name for Tsushima, in Japan)=- . It is a direct briefing from Do Ju.

It is a direct briefing from Do Ju.

-=Yeong Ju=- .

People in the Japanese Settlement were illegally purchasing Joseon's nasam.

-=Kenzo=- . People in the Japanese Settlement were illegally purchasing Joseon's nasam.

People in the Japanese Settlement were illegally purchasing Joseon's nasam.

Not only was it secretly transported to Daemado,

but they also produced josam to make money.

This is treachery against Joseon.

It is also a diplomatic disgrace.

To clear up the misunderstanding between the two countries,

Do Ju specifically sent me with the letter.

Please punish these people to bring an end to this matter.

No need to go that far. I just need confirmation of this.

Ministers on the left, pay attention.

Are those the people who made you do it?

That's right.

I understand it.

Listen.

I will set the Defense Minister free, and also...

to remove the misunderstandings,

we shall have a banquet tomorrow. Enjoy it to your heart's content.

I am humbled by the kindness, Your Majesty.

Therefore,

a banquet is set for sul si tomorrow.

-=Sul Si: 7 pm to 9 pm.=- . a banquet is set for sul si tomorrow.

The Defense Minister's tactics are really brilliant.

Aren't they, Prince Heir?

You can go back now.

Yes, Your Majesty Grandmother.

What should we do now, Your Majesty?

His wings were broken but he was able to get them back.

We then have to offer our hand.

Aigoo, Defense Minister.

You almost made it like I would never see you again.

What happened now?

-= Hong Bong Han (Yi San's grandfather, Noron Faction's Leader) =- . What happened now?

-= Hong Bong Han (Yi San's grandfather, Noron Faction's Leader) =- .

Son of a bitch. What, we are outsiders now?

Your Highness Father.

Aren't these people truly dreadful?

To you guys,

I am still the Sky Lord.

Stand down.

What?

The Defense Minister has been acquitted of the charges?

That's right.

He protected his life by handing over his henchman.

So, he has prepared an escape route too.

Do you want to go to the palace immediately?

Although I don't want to see His Excellency Hong's ugly face,

it is better to report to His Majesty.

You should go to the palace too, to carefully appraise the situation.

There will certainly be some indications there.

Yes, I understand.

Someone so highly skilled in martial arts...

How can he be in this little Joseon?

Someone said,

that for five thousand years of history,

more than half of the land that Qing now possesses belonged to Joseon.

And also...

you shouldn't have touched Ga Ok.

Yeo Un, are you there?

Follow me.

This is where I stayed for a lifetime.

For washing my wounds or scrubbing my body,

there is no better place than this.

I feel I should borrow it for a while.

Would that be fine?

As it is, I will have to meet Gwang Taek later.

Are you regretting how things are?

Even though it was handled well, thanks to you,

it has come to the point where...

some money has to be spent to take it to its full conclusion.

Money, you say... You mean you want to kill His Highness the Prince Heir?

If you are willing to do this,

your name will be part of Joseon's history.

I have no interest in Joseon's history.

The power gained from doing that also is of no interest to me.

It seems like your interests are all in that woman.

I understand it.

Much as you may not want it...

there is no way to stop an upheaval.

Right, then what is your thinking?

If I fire directly and come right to the front, and by chance the situation gets bad,

a war between the two countries can result.

Therefore...

-=Jeon Heung Mun=- . This Jeon Heung Mun will do it.

This Jeon Heung Mun will do it.

Jeon Heung Mun? Are you the warrior Jeon Heung Mun, from the Hwanghae province?

Yes.

If you are talking about the fighting skills of His Highness Prince Heir's guards,

I think this man's skills are more than sufficient.

Are you there?

Stop!

That would do.

The night air is really fresh.

Yes, Hyeongnim.

Jin Ju, no need to feel bad.

At the time when Miss entrusted you to me,

I had already made a guess.

Father?

My guess is still not Sky Lord... Rather for a long time, it's been Sword Saint.

Aren't you relieved?

What are you saying?

Haven't I told you?

As a father to me,

in this whole world, there is nobody but you, Father.

Hey, you girl.

Compared to being the daughter of a thief,

doesn't it feel better to be the daughter of Joseon's best swordsman?

Father!

He is someone who spent his whole life alone.

Before you lose the chance, tell him what you have to tell.

If people have a bond of destiny,

it cannot all be expected to go like how the minds think.

I am leaving now.

Hwang Jin Ju.

When did you come?

Just now.

Jin Ju.

In front of me,

don't force a fake smile.

Right now, to avoid causing others to worry,

you are keeping to yourself, right?

At least with me, don't be like that.

If you are not fine, then say you are not fine.

If you want to cry, then say you want to cry.

And if you are missing someone, then say you are.

That is fine, too.

If you miss your mother, you have her face to think of.

But I don't even have that.

Wanting to see, wanting to cry...

It is all natural.

So, don't try to suppress it in your heart, alone.

There is no need for that.

It's all right... It's all right...

Captain, why does it feel like the palace is too quiet?

Your Majesty!

The Japanese envoy requests to have a competition on sword skills.

I request your approval.

Japanese sword?

Fine, who's the first to take the challenge?

This subject would like to come forward.

Fine.

What?

Why would that fellow...

This is the banquet arranged by His Majesty.

Do not kick up any ruckus. Stay calm, understand?

The Royal Guard Officer's sword techniques...

don't really measure up in a fight.

Your Majesty.

The Prince Heir's guards' martial arts skills

are among the best in Joseon, I heard.

Your Majesty!

Can it be that Joseon doesn't have any real fighters?

It is better not to go right now.

Where is the Guard Captain Seo Yu Dae?

You summoned me to the palace,Your Majesty?

I will arrange another banquet in two days.

Pass this on to the Sword Saint.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Sword Saint? Joseon's best swordsman, Gim Gwang Taek?

Although he lost an arm 20 years ago,

he is still Joseon's best swordsman.

You will need to be careful here.

In Joseon, he is the only one that can be compared to you.

There is one more person.

Someone by the name of Baek Dong Su.

Baek Dong Su.

Did you just say Baek Dong Su?

Do you know him?

Of course, I know him.

He is the disciple of Sword Saint, no less.

That person called Baek Dong Su...

where should I go to meet him?

Ah! I really...

It seems like needlework does not suit me.

Why don't you let me do it?

But, Cho Rip...

That's not right. Deputy Commissioner Sir has been coming less and less.

Aigoo.

Why? What?

Is it fine for you guys to be out of the palace like this and not protecting His Highness?

We came out because we should be replaced.

I am too ashamed to look at His Highness.

I won't say anything if I am replaced.

Hey hey hey... Hey, cheer up!

If not you guys, who will protect His Highness?

- Come on, drink. - Sure.

What's that sound?

Who is it?

I heard that you are the disciple of Joseon's best swordsman.

It's... it's that guy.

Hey.

You guys take a good look at how I do this.

Jin Ju.

Why have you been following me for the whole day?

You... knew it?

When you go back there, tell Dong Su to come.

What? Ah, yes.

I haven't seen you in a while.

Have you been doing well these past days?

Child...

What you said to me that day... I have placed it firmly here.

I feel grateful.

Whether you are my daughter or not,

does not matter.

Without any such concern,

I will still protect you.

Aren't you Ga Ok's daughter?

That is already enough.

I have a request.

I hope that you both will stop meeting with your swords.

Fine.

I will think about that.

I'll see you again.

Sir Hong Dae Ju and the Japanese royal envoy?

There is a conspiracy, definitely.

Looks like it needs to be investigated in detail.

I can help.

It has already spread all over the market.

Every night they have a feast at the entertainment house.

You just have to find out what they are scheming, right?

No.

It's too dangerous.

But this is my forte.

Ah, Fath.....

I mean...

Sword Saint ajussi is looking for you.

Thanks.

My goodness.

He practically is a giant. A giant.

So you're here.

Draw your sword.

Are you talking about a real sword?

Over this period, your skills must have improved a lot.

It's not worth mentioning.

How about testing it once?

Very good.

But, you are missing one thing.

I don't see an intent to kill.

Master, you taught your disciple to put away the intent to kill.

Hwalingeom, the sword of the military, is what you, Dong Su, must achieve.

-=Hwalingeom: The principle of a sword that saves lives rather than take lives=- . Hwalingeom, the sword of the military, is what you, Dong Su, must achieve.

Hwalingeom, the sword of the military, is what you, Dong Su, must achieve.

But if you do not kill anyone, how can you save everyone else?

To be able to achieve Hwalingeom was my life long wish.

Now it's your turn to solve the riddle, Dong Su.

Yes, Master.

Of those who were able to get through a quarter hour of sparring with me,

you are the best, after Gwang Taek.

It looks like it won't be long until you surpass me.

Is there something wrong?

You're already qualified to become the Sky Lord.

Heuksa Chorong or whatnot,

is not in my future.

Un, you do what you feel like.

Do you know?

Though I felt control over even the skies,

I felt that I was missing something.

After sending off Ga Ok, I finally understood the reason.

If you are still nursing feelings for that woman in your heart,

you make her yours.

Compared to controlling the skies,

that is much more meaningful.

Keep that in mind.

That Yu woman's trade group...

Completely destroy it.

What?

You have to pay a price for daring to go against my intentions.

The reaction from the Human Lord whom I will have by his neck...

Let's wait and see that.

Y... Your Excellency, that picture is...

It's a typhoon.

Ty... Typhoon?

Isn't that the phoenix that eats dragons?

If you can't become a dragon, then become the typhoon.

Don't you know that?

So pretty.

Our Jin Ju, all dressed up, looks beautiful like I never imagined.

Aigoo... Shouldn't you have tried this earlier also?

You are beautiful!

But, will it really be all right?

Well, Father you really...

Don't worry.

Ah, fine.

Hey... you are Hwang... Hwang Jin Ju.

Indeed...

my eyes are not wrong.

Ah, too beautiful!

So you were here.

Have you been waiting for a long time?

No, but why were you looking for me?

That Japanese envoy fellow with his tricky martial arts,

has caused the palace to be in a state of panic.

You're from Gaesong?

Ah, that... in Gaesong... Jin...

Jin Oh is so known that men aren't considered men if they don't know her.

Really?

Oh goodness.

Do a thorough search!

- Yes. - Yes.

I said...

What are you guys doing here?!

We are carrying out the order to confiscate everything belonging to the trade group.

Confiscate?

What nonsense is this?!

Hey, that...

Don't touch that!

Sir,

why are you doing this?

Sir...

Why exactly are you doing this?

Don't miss any josam meant for the palace!

The nasam going abroad to Qing,

is connected with your trade group, as per reports received.

What?!

Take all of these away!

Please stop.

That's right.

From the looks of it,

you must be Yu, the legendary leader of this trade group.

Take this woman away first.

Miss, Miss, Miss!

Stop!

You officials' evil acts

certainly didn't start just a day or two back, but

truthfully, I can no longer stand it.

You dare defy the Royal order?

Do you wish to die?

And if I do?

You brat, in your eyes I'm a fool, right?

Royal order, my ass!

This is directed by that Hong Dae Ju, right?

You fellow...

One look at your face and I knew.

You look exactly like that Hong Dae Ju.

Quickly take it away!

- Yes. - Yes.

Ji Seon, Ji Seon!

Miss, Aigoo, Miss.

Ji Seon!

Aigoo, what should we do?

Omo, Omo, what should we do?

What happened?

Those guys smashed those boxes,

and also took away our Ji Seon!

First, you should calm down.

You mean to watch and do nothing?!

Now is not the time!

Ah! Really...

Miss Ji Seon... what should we do?

His Excellency Hong Dae Ju...

His guys went to Miss Yu's trade group and caused a stir today.

The police bureau canceled their trading status,

confiscated all the items and took everything away.

It might be a bit difficult for her to start over again.

Also, that Miss Yu...

-=Gosin: torture during interrogation=- . was caught by the police bureau and is under gosin right now.

was caught by the police bureau and is under gosin right now.

What are you saying?

Don't you know?

Human Lord, the more you treasure that woman,

the more hardship it brings her.

This is not something you should worry about.

Don't bother yourself with it.

You girl, still not willing to tell the truth?!

I have not done anything of that sort.

What a wicked woman.

Listen, guys.

Apply more force and make an impression on her!

You're here.

You're provoking me. What can you get by doing this?

You look very angry.

Please let go of that girl.

I should, but it's pity that

I really don't have that kind of power.

So what will you do?

That proposal I talked to you about before, is still in effect?

Your Excellency, I see that you think you have many lives.

As a man, to get what one wants,

one needs to put the life on the line and that is my view.

I refuse.

If that's the case,

I cannot offer you any help.

You will regret it.

Seeing you this angry,

that woman must be your weakness. There is no mistaking it.

Are you outside?

Come on.

Isn't this the day before the big event?

The Prince Heir of Japan...

Pay attention to what you are saying.

Today is a good day.

Come, come, drink to your hearts' content.

Big event, tomorrow?

Yes.

Tomorrow is the day of the martial arts event.

What should we do?

Dong Su.

Aigoo, Dong Su.

Aigoo, aigoo, what should we do?

W... Why? What's wrong?

Did something happen?

Dong Su, Miss Ji Seon...

Miss, wait a bit longer... I am on my way.

Why... did you come here?

No, we shouldn't.

If I run away now,

it would only be admitting guilt, right?

Right now for you, Miss,

being guilty or not is what you think is the most important thing?

What His Excellency Hong Dae Ju has done to you,

is all because of me.

What do you mean by that?

I...

You have to go.

If you don't, even your life could be in danger.

But...

I know.

Dong Su had said that he would protect you, right?

In that case, swords would have to be used again.

If so, there will only be more people getting injured.

Do you really wish to see that?

It was you, Un.

It looks like you took Ji Seon away.

Baek Dong Su.

Ah, yes, Jin Ju.

Dong Su...

I will go and look for Miss Ji Seon.

First you have do your own thing.

I know.

I'm counting on you.

Did you call for me?

About Shadowless World...

Tell me whatever you know about them.

By Shadowless World, you mean the Heuksa Chorong spies operating in and out of the palace?

I heard that the only one who can mobilize them,

is the current Sky Lord.

Yes. Ever since Crown Prince Sado's death,

we cut off all contacts as ordered the Sky Lord.

Now they're dormant.

Then how many people in the palace are in Shadowless World?

From Inner court to Royal residence and Crown Prince residence, there are probably...

about 30 or more people.

30 or more? Does that mean...

that Sir Hong Dae Ju knows about the existence of Shadowless World?

Knowledge of Shadowless World's existence,

is a secret not revelead even to those inside Heuksa Chorong.

Using my right as Heuksa Chorong's Human Lord,

starting today, I will move the Shadowless World into play.

You may sit down.

For saving the queen, and also for taking the josam incident to its end,

I am truly grateful to you.

I am humbled, Your Majesty.

You know, right?

Today's martial arts event is not only a spar between martial arts experts,

but it is also spar between the martial arts of the foreign lands and of Joseon.

Also, for washing away the national humiliation from last time,

it is a unique opportunity.

However, Your Majesty,

whether I wanted it or not,

I bear the title of Joseon's best swordsman,

and also Sword Saint, the name given to me by Your Majesty.

Although I find no reason to lose,

having me appear to take on this wandering samurai,

could itself be a fact that causes some national shame.

Therefore...

I have a request.

Please allow my disciple to take part in today's match.

Disciple?

I know that the Ji Seon matter

is making your heart suffer.

However now, you should only concentrate on one thing.

Do not worry.

You are already Joseon's best swordsman.

I will continue the meeting with His Majesty.

What?

There is a big event today?

But...

When you say big event, what does that mean?

I am not sure, but...

it looks like they are aiming for His Highness Prince Heir.

In any case, it is worth re-investigating.

Please let Master know.

I got it.

I am going.

Did you say gak gung?

-=Gak Gung: a bow made using a cow or sheep's horns as decoration=- . Did you say gak gung?

Yes. -=Gak Gung: a bow made using a cow or sheep's horns as decoration=- .

It is a return gift to be sent abroad to the Lord of Daemado. -=Gak Gung: a bow made using a cow or sheep's horns as decoration=- .

It is a return gift to be sent abroad to the Lord of Daemado.

What, it is that guy...

In the case that you fail,

you need to pay with your life.

Do you understand?

Who are you, fellow?

Why are you giving me trouble at such a time?

If you act rashly like this,

it will not be enough even if you die ten deaths.

That is what you think, Your Excellency.

But then...

in the past also there was someone just like you,

who didn't know the immensity of the world.

Your own father,

Baek Sa Geong, that's who.

As it happened before you were born,

you do not know how your father died, right?

If you want to survive,

then live as quietly as you can.

Dong Su!

I only heard that he was sentenced to death for treason.

As for the details,

I've been unable to get even a word from you.

Master.

Please tell me.

That day, when His Highness Crown Prince split the Samjeondo Monument in half,

it went against the treaty of alliance with Qing.

Because the Noron forces opposed it,

-=Baek Sa Goeng: Baek Dong Su's father=- . Because the Noron forces opposed it,

between the Crown Prince and Baek Sa Goeng, -=Baek Sa Goeng: Baek Dong Su's father=- .

between the Crown Prince and Baek Sa Goeng,

His Majesty could only pick one of the two.

So, your father, Baek Sa Goeng,

for the sake of saving the Crown Prince,

took all the blame for the crime,

and ended his life.

And also your mother,

in order to save you,

delayed the delivery date,

and died after giving birth to you.

That day I vowed,

that no matter what happens, I will keep you alive.

Remember,

Defense Minister Hong Dae Ju is...

the one who led 3 generations of the Baek family to their deaths. Dong Su, for you he is...

the arch enemy.

What happened?

Didn't you say that the gak gung will be completed by sin si?

-=Sin Si: 3 pm to 5 pm=- . Didn't you say that the gak gung will be completed by sin si?

Didn't you say that the gak gung will be completed by sin si?

I'm sorry, Your Highness.

It was discovered later that

the top grade suwugak, under the custody of the Grand Council, was damaged.

-=Suwugak: Buffalo's horns=- . the top grade suwugak, under the custody of the Grand Council, was damaged.

the top grade suwugak, under the custody of the Grand Council, was damaged.

Then, when will it be completed?

We are currently rushing to collect the suwugak.

But still, the earliest it can be completed is by yu si.

-=Yu Si: 5 pm to 7 pm=- . But still, the earliest it can be completed is by yu si.

But still, the earliest it can be completed is by yu si.

I have to get the gak gung before going.

Then, Sword Saint, you attend the banquet.

Yes, Your Highness.

Captain!

How come you are not at the palace? What are you doing here?

I should tell you something...

If not for Dong Su, it would have been a big problem.

Right, hurry and alert the Royal guards.

Wait...

Not right.

What?

-=East Palace (Prince Heir's Palace)=-

You fellow...

Where where you, to come only now?

I haven't heard enough.

What does this mean?

Until the matter ends,

it is better if you pretend not to know.

Then, are you going to let them do what they want?

Deputy Commissioner Hong Guk Yeong is right.

Those competing, come to the front.

- That person... - Baek Dong Su.

It is not the Sword Saint,

but you?

Your Majesty, he is just an ordinary soldier.

At such an occasion,

how can you let such a lowly person take part?

Although he is an unranked porter soldier,

he is the Sword Saint's disciple.

Your Highness, this is an evil plot from those who are aiming for your life.

To know what string they will thread next,

we have to pretend to know nothing.

Prince Heir, you are here.

Why are you so late?

For getting the gak gung made, I wasted some time.

This really is a brilliant bow that you can't find fault in.

Listen.

This is to be given to Do Ju as his return gift.

Battle.

Your Majesty.

Before the match, I would like to do a seubsa.

-=Seubsa: testing of bow and arrow=- Before the match, I would like to do a seubsa.

Please consent. -=Seubsa: testing of bow and arrow=-

Please consent.

Fine. Do So.