Original subtitles

Something must have happened in Gaegyeong.

What is it?

I asked you a question!

If you're done, let's go.

Yes, sir!

- Father! - Father!

- Father! - Mr. Hwang...

Episode 8

Confess right now.

Why did you falsely accuse the vice-chancellor?

I didn't falsely accuse anyone.

I merely reported the facts.

You!

You still won't confess to your crime?

Confess! Now!

I will get a confession out of you today.

Pour more water.

Yes, sir!

Look here.

Lee Cheom only did as I told him to.

You ordered it?

That's right.

He has no fault.

Don't hurt him anymore.

Do you admit to falsely accusing

the vice-chancellor?

Vice-chancellor! Sir!

Park Sangchung confessed to making a false accusation against you.

Your name has finally been cleared.

Congratulations!

- Congratulations! - Congratulations!

What do you think you are doing?

Park Sangchung confessed to ordering

Lee Cheom to falsely accuse me.

I heard about that.

Is that all you have to say?

You ordered Choi Yeong to arrest me and

had me confined to my house.

Did you come to release your anger?

You need to take responsibility.

Responsibility?

The Supreme Council will make

all decisions regarding the government.

You only need to approve of them.

You will not have the power to refuse

or revise them.

Do you think I will accept that?

If you refuse,

His Majesty will take over national matters.

Quiet!

How dare you try to threaten me?

Your Highness.

I carried this here, but nobody

stopped me from coming here.

Even they know who the stronger one is.

You don't seem to know that.

I'll have to show my claws.

Make a decision.

Will you accept my demands?

Or should I end it here?

Vice-chancellor.

I'll do as you wish.

I will write a royal order.

So just leave.

This is a formal-dress sword from Ming.

It is a gift for you.

Don't ever...

Challenge me again.

What are you doing?

The private soldiers of the influential

families are surrounding the palace.

You're the chancellor. You're leaving?

Let's go.

Chancellor!

You need to gather the soldiers of Sunwibu and Sungeumbu.

The vice-chancellor is definitely planning a rebellion.

That wouldn't be good.

The Japanese pirates in Yanggwangdo

might head to the capital.

I only added more security for that reason,

so don't make any speculations.

Vice-chancellor.

What are you going to do about

Park Sangchung and Lee Cheom?

They will be punished for falsely

accusing the vice-chancellor.

Are you planning a heavy punishment?

I'm sure you will be merciful.

Why?

Because you know.

They didn't commit any crime.

You won't accept the truth?

Park Sangchung made a confession.

You know it's not the truth.

There will be no mercy.

Then there will be no peace.

Are you taking after Sambong?

Sir.

Sir.

I will end the interrogation of Park Sangchung and Lee Cheom.

Just a minute.

What?

Im Gyeonmi?

They're making a jerk like him the deputy commander?

Watch what you say.

Wait and see.

You'll do all the work and he'll get all the credit.

- Let's go to Poeun. - Yes.

What's going on?

The interrogation of Park Sangchung is continuing.

They're trying to accuse you of

being behind the false accusation.

They're attacking the gentry.

General.

I came to say goodbye.

You don't look too well.

Park Sangchung is being tortured.

He won't live unless he gives up my name,

but he would never do that.

What are you going to do?

I have to save him.

But I can't think of a way.

It wouldn't be so frustrating if

Sambong was here.

Who is Sambong?

Jeong Dojeon. He's a very close friend.

He refused to be an envoy to greet Northern Yuan envoys and was exiled.

Sambong would have come up with

a plan to fight Lee Inim.

Wait.

Don't wait when the enemy is strong. You have to wait.

If you wait, there will be a chance.

Sangchung will die before then.

You still should wait.

A general at a battleground has to be cold.

I can't do that.

I have to save him.

It is arrogant to say you won't have anyone killed in battle.

An arrogant general gets

his followers annihilated.

Just wait.

You met the Daesaseong of Sungkyunkwan?

Jiran must have told you.

What are you going to do?

Jeong Mongju is a political enemy of

the vice-chancellor.

I just went to say I'm going to battle.

He won't benefit you in any way.

Don't be close with him.

What are you talking about?

I respect him and I'm grateful to him.

What?

The only people who treated me as

a Goryeo person were Choi Yeong and Poeun.

In place of His Majesty and Her Highness,

I am appointing you as the deputy commander of Yanggwangdo.

Accept this ax as a symbol of command.

Thank you, sir.

He's acting like he's the king.

I can't stand to watch this.

Support general Im well.

Yes, sir.

You went to Sungkyunkwan yesterday?

Have a safe trip.

Sir, please show mercy.

Please release my father.

This won't ever happen again.

Get them out of here.

Yes, sir.

Move!

That little...

Sir.

Release Hwang Yeon.

It was my fault to leave my place of exile.

I will receive the punishment.

I would also like to know what is happening in Gaegyeong.

Tell me.

Look here.

Yes, sir.

I told you to tell him not to

Leave Sojaedong again.

Didn't you tell him?

I told him exactly what you told me to.

You're sure?

Yes, sir.

I thought we'd be alright this winter,

but I guess we can forget that.

The whole world is corrupted.

He can't change it by himself.

Oh? What's that?

Oh...

It's him.

What happened?

Just push.

Sure.

Sir, wake up.

You got a terrible beating. Oh, dear.

Oh...

- 1 00 cheokjangs? - Yes.

What is that?

Hitting his back with a wooden club.

His back?

That would kill my father.

He's not a young man.

He couldn't endure such a beating.

Sir!

There is a way he could get released.

What is it?

Well...

According to national law, if it's not

a heavy crime, the offender won't be

punished if a payment is made for atonement.

- A payment for atonement? - Yes.

Will you be able to pay it back?

Yes. I'll work hard and pay it back in 2 years.

Just eat a meal and leave.

Please.

My father will die if I don't pay this money.

Please help me.

You're the only person I can ask.

Fool.

Why do you want to go around when there is a shortcut?

What?

Become my spiritual daughter.

I will give you the money for free.

It's your fault this happened to him.

A person should live by their destiny.

You angered the spirits by being stubborn.

There's no such thing as destiny.

It means you weren't meant to be a shaman.

Sir,

what will I do?

He emptied the bowl.

He's really something.

He knew what it was, but he gulped it down.

Good for him.

Dung water is the best for treating the aftereffect.

I'm going to the government building.

Sure.

Father!

Look who's here.

Uncle.

You didn't go home yet?

What happened?

How was father released?

The magistrate released him.

Just like that?

I think I was released thanks to you.

Why did you do that?

I couldn't let you be punished because of me.

Thank you very much.

Did you hear anything about Gaegyeong?

No, I didn't hear anything.

He's going to be disappointed.

How is your health?

Much better thanks to you.

I should visit more often.

Please forgive me for being lazy.

I should ask for your forgiveness.

I heard my students were causing you trouble.

It's nothing compared to what you

and your brother-in-law are suffering.

They're just full of energy.

I'm sure they learned a good lesson.

Please show them mercy.

Unfortunately, it's out of my hands.

Ji Yun is in charge of the situation since Choi Yeong resigned.

I can set up a meeting if you like.

It would be awkward to meet him.

Just give him a message for me.

Sure.

If Mongju is the target,

he won't get his way.

What if he asks why?

Park Sangchung will never give up Mongju's name.

Tell him he would just be taking a life.

Understood.

If you are generous to people, you will gain public sentiments.

If you want to be ambitious in politics,

you must be generous.

Give him that message.

I will.

Park Sangchung is enduring severe torture.

You have to stop the interrogation before it is too late.

There is only one way.

All the members of the gentry have to

write an appeal.

Do that tomorrow.

An arrogant general gets

his followers annihilated.

Just wait.

No. We can't win.

Poeun.

Don't you know it's a fight we can't win?

You shouldn't have started the fight if you were afraid of losing.

Yangchon!

I will fight by myself if I have to.

I said no!

Poeun.

I clearly said no.

Poeun.

If there are any problems,

I will take responsibility.

Really?

You don't trust the vice-chancellor's nephew-in-law?

Why are you being so stubborn?

Don't take me lightly.

I studied with my brother-in-law,

Mokeun Lee Saek.

Everyone is worried about you.

I'm always causing trouble.

Just give up my name.

Poeun.

You will die if you don't.

Don't be absurd.

If you don't, I will go to Lee Inim myself

and confess.

I told you to stop being absurd.

Sangchung!

Sangchung...

Did you see that?

I'm going to die even if I'm released.

So just lead everyone well.

I can't let you go in vain like this.

Everyone dies once.

As a nobleman, it is an honor to die

fighting against treacherous subjects.

Sangchung...

When Sambong returns, join forces with him

and drive out that traitor, Lee Inim.

Then pour me a drink on my grave.

I could wish for nothing more.

Do you understand?

Sangchung...

You look tired. Let me support you.

I said I'm alright.

I'm going to walk around.

Go and get ready to study.

You have to recover some more.

It was just a beating. I wouldn't be

a man if I took to bed.

I'm going to recover and teach them a lesson.

Them?

The landowners who used fake edicts to exploit the people and

the magistrate who colluded with them.

I will teach them a lesson.

You can't even leave Sojaedong.

How will you do that?

What did I teach you?

I said anything is possible if you put your mind to it.

What's important is your will.

What if something happens to you again?

Even if you face a difficult situation,

there is a way to survive.

Can't you see that? Your father was released.

Even if there aren't any ethics left,

there has to be some justice.

I will win in the end.

Are you alright?

I'm going to have to drag you.

Just come with me.

Something happened in Gaegyeong.

My friends are in danger.

I can't lie in my room in comfort.

Sir.

Foster child.

Yes.

What did you just say?

Why do you keep asking?

I'm going to be his spiritual daughter.

Baby.

I didn't tell you because I thought you'd worry.

I've been hearing strange things.

I'm think I'm getting shaman's disease.

That's a bunch of nonsense.

I won't let you.

Do you want me to get shaman's disease and die? Would that make you happy?

What?

It looks like she decided.

Prepare to let her go.

I'll give you plenty of time.

Shut that mouth!

Stop it.

Spiritual daughter?

Do you think I don't know that you want her to be your mistress?

Cheonbok.

Ooh!

Cheonbok!

Spiritual daughter? What a joke.

What does he think of me?

I'm sorry.

I'll come for her soon. Make preparations.

Sir.

Have you decided to become a shaman?

Yes.

You said you didn't want to.

I'm afraid I'll die of shaman's disease.

I'm tired of starving.

I'll just live by my destiny.

You're a good-for-nothing.

Sir.

That's a bit excessive.

What?

You're so bold.

I guess you didn't hear yet.

I heard something at the house I performed an exorcism rite at.

Your friends in Gaegyeong are dying.

What?

Park Sangchung and Lee Cheom falsely

accused Lee Inim and were tortured.

What?

I heard the Daesaseong is next.

You're doing the household chores yourself?

I heard you don't give much value to gold.

I can see why the people respect and follow you.

What brings you here?

Lee Inim has gone too far.

Please return to the court.

I resigned and left.

Her Highness didn't approve yet.

You are still the pansamsasa.

I gave up politics a long time ago.

Just leave.

Sir!

Stop it.

Please withdraw your resignation.

Lee Inim will try to prevent that,

but the gentry will help you.

I never change my decision.

You never compromised with injustice either.

If you stand by idly and let Lee Inim

get his way, you will be compromising.

Please join the gentry.

We will be waiting for you!

Bull's-eye!

Jeong Mongju and Choi Yeong met?

I'm sure it's to get him back on the court.

Park Sangchung didn't confess yet?

He's not giving up Jeong Mongju.

He has a strong will.

What is the movement of the gentry?

They're quiet.

Jeong Mongju ordered them to keep still.

If they won't move, we'll have to

make them move.

Do you have a plan?

I'm going to hit the bull's eye.

Where should I aim?

Higher than the bull's eye.

Bull's-eye!

Hit higher than Jeong Mongju.

Right now.

I'm going to go to Sungkyunkwan.

Yes.

What is the problem?

What are you doing?

The Supreme Council ordered that

you be confined to your house.

All of these people are going to resign?

A person who insults a teacher is an enemy.

We can't exist under the same sky.

Stop being so stubborn.

Poeun.

It is me who Lee Inim wants.

I will turn myself in.

Remain and make future plans.

That is out of the question.

We can't do that.

What is wrong with you?

It isn't your fight alone.

It is our fight for our cause.

Your Majesty.

Jeong Mongju and the other noblemen resigned.

What?

Why would wise people do such

a reckless thing?

What is the Supreme Council saying?

It is a time of confusion because of the Japanese pirates.

The majority opinion is heavy punishment.

Choi Yeong is gone.

With the gentry gone, you won't have anyone to rely on.

The gentry must be protected.

What brings you to my humble home?

I don't know what to say.

The gentry was of great support to me.

Please understand that they have to

be punished heavily.

Even a rat will bite a cat if it's desperate.

Leave me a place to rely on.

I'm sorry, Your Highness.

I'm not talking about the gentry.

I mean Choi Yeong.

Choi Yeong is a general who is

necessary for Goryeo's national defense.

I will let you have him if you

give up the gentry.

Thank you.

He refused to arrest Lee Cheom and resigned.

He will have to prove his loyalty to

His Majesty first.

Your Highness, what kind of an order is that?

I'm sorry.

But you must do that.

I can't do that.

I was lacking and couldn't find

any proof of the vice-chancellor's crime.

But everyone knows that the gentry

did not falsely accuse him.

You want me to arrest the gentry?

That is the only way you can return to the Supreme Council.

I cannot do that.

You must.

I will be going now.

Pansamsasa.

Your Highness.

Pansamsasa.

Your Highness, why...

I don't have the power to save the gentry.

If they are purged, you will be the only

person the vice-chancellor fears.

If you turn your back on the court,

who will protect the royal family

and this court?

Your Highness.

Please don't ignore my request.

Your Highness...

I hope Poeun likes my sewing.

It should be alright, shouldn't it?

Come on.

I'm coming, ma'am.

Will we get there today? You're so slow.

I can't see very well in the dark.

There's no rush. Let's go a bit slowly.

Who is the master?

Come on.

Let's go.

I'm disappointed.

Take him away.

Yes, sir.

Poeun.

What's going on?

Tell Sambong.

Tell him not to worry and not to be in despair.

We can make plans for the future.

Let go! I'll walk with my own two feet.

Let go!

Let go! Let go of me!

I heard the Daesaseong is next.

You're a good-for-nothing.

Sir, can I come in for a moment?

I know you don't want to hear anything.

But I have to ask for your forgiveness.

Sir.

Jeomgojijeonpilgwi?

I will return before the next monthly check.

Sir!