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Is that you, Boss?

Boss...

I tried many times to meet you.

It was difficult to meet you.

How is it that I'm seeing you here?

I heard you were with the pack carriers.

What brings you here?

All the large Joseon merchants are here.

[Episode 12]

I came to see if you would fall into ruin today or tomorrow.

The rumors were true.

What are you talking about?

Why would Yangsucheong suddenly demand repayment of their loans?

Why now of all times? No one knows a thing.

Do you really all think you have gotten past this crisis?

Do you know the reason why?

Ah, recently...

I caught the infamous, evil Hong Gum Ki.

Have you all heard the stories?

I saved a merchant who was just about to be killed by him.

I do not think now is the time to show off.

Just wait and you'll see.

That merchant said to me...

the first day that Hong Gum Ki appeared in the market

he killed a poor merchant who could not afford to pay.

People saw that and started to pay out of fear.

However, Hong Gum Ki started to behave worse as the days went by.

One day, he started to beat the merchant.

The merchant said that was when he realized

that if everyone had gathered together and stopped Hong Gum Ki

on the first day that he started causing trouble...

Or if he had given that poor merchant some money...

Would things be a bit different?

Just because things were all right for him right at the time

he looked the other way.

That day, he nearly died because of it.

What makes all of you different from that merchant?

You think you've gotten over the crisis?

You did not protect the foundation.

Do you not see that only your pillars are still standing?

Are you saying we should not collect our debts from the small merchants?

I am saying you should not leave them to die.

You should not pressure the poor merchants.

Lend them money.

If we do that and this happens again, we will fall into ruin too.

If you do not help them now...

it will be your turn next anyway.

The greed of Yangsucheong...

do you think it will end with the small merchants?

Do you truly believe that?

We are merchants.

If we do as you say...

what do we stand to gain?

I heard you're having issues with licorice root

from the Qing Dynasty.

I will get the pack carriers to help distribute it all over the country.

Please.

Please, the white rock.

White rock.

Please.

All right, then.

Now, then. Let's vote again.

Yes, let's do that.

I think something is wrong.

Young Miss!

- Oh! - Young Miss is back.

Oh, Young Miss.

The boss...

was able to resolve everything.

The large merchants are going to lend us money to repay Yangsucheong.

Oh, is that really true?

Yes.

That is so great. What a relief.

There is a condition for us loaning money to the merchants.

As you said...

we do not know why Yangsucheong suddenly wanted repayment.

Why did they want cash payments?

We do not know anything for certain.

We would like you to find out why.

That is our condition.

I accept...

that condition.

Thank you.

Thank you so much, Boss.

I know all the people in the market will be thankful.

- You should come with me... - No.

It was in everyone's best interest.

It was not just for their sake.

Still, thank you.

I won't forget what you did to save Seomun Market.

We will all be loyal to you.

I have told you I did not do it at your request.

Therefore, you do not need to be loyal and I do not need thanks from you.

Gon, I told you.

I told you the Crown Prince was alive.

I told he was alive somewhere.

And that I would meet him someday.

Yes, Young Miss.

Look into him for me.

Find out where and how he is living.

How he became the boss of the pack carriers.

Find out everything for me.

Why...

didn't you go after him?

If I go after him...

If I am too greedy...

If behave the way I did before, I'm afraid he will disappear.

- Chun San. - Chun San.

Here.

Next.

Here. Give me the papers for my store.

Dried fish shop, Kim from Seoul.

Dried fish, Kim.

Yes. Here it is.

Kim Jae Song from Hyun-dong.

Listen up, everyone.

Everyone here.

If it weren't for Boss, we would all be out on the streets.

You know that, right?

- Of course. - We know that!

- Thank you. - Ga Eun!

Mister, what brings you by?

Long ago, you mentioned wanting to supply medicinal herbs to the palace.

Yes.

I finally set up a time for you with the doctor there.

- Really? - Yes.

You asked me so many years ago.

I finally got it to happen.

It's not final that you can supply them yet.

But I'm certain the doctor will like you once he meets you.

You worked hard to look into it. I'll do my best to not look bad.

I am the daughter of Han Gyu Ho from the Hansungbu

who was killed by the Crown Prince.

Tell the Crown Prince I am here to see him.

Please wait, Father.

Why did you die so unfairly?

I will find out the reason why.

The quality is very good. When did you harvest them?

I prepared and dried them last spring.

The King is planning to give some medicinal herbs as a gift soon.

Can you prepare these plants in four days?

Yes, I will prepare them.

You want to know why your father died?

You said you wanted the truth.

In the Crown Prince's greenhouse...

there is a large hidden pot.

You must...

give it to Chun Soo.

Here comes His Majesty, the King.

For all of the people to see...

I will do it with my own hands.

I will execute you.

Father!

Did you look into it?

Yes, Your Majesty.

How is my mother?

She works in a medicinal herb store in Seomun Market.

My mother does?

Do you know the daughter of Han Gyu Ho, who worked for the Hansungbu?

She runs the store.

She lives with your mother and sister.

Young Miss Ga Eun?

I see.

In my place...

Young Miss has been taking care of my family.

Your sister's name is Wiggly just as you remembered.

She is very strong and a leader of the streets.

My sister grew up that well?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

Why don't you see your family?

I want to see them.

If Dae Mok finds out about my family...

he will hold them hostage.

Watch over my mother, Wiggly, and Young Miss Ga Eun.

You are the only person I can ask.

I accept your command.

This boss of the pack carriers convinced the large merchants.

So, they loaned money to the small merchants.

Boss of the pack carriers?

Yes.

Do you know this boss?

The pack carriers of the eight cities have united.

They decided to make him their boss.

He did not request it?

They chose him on their own?

Yes.

They did it on their own...

Go.

Find out more about this boss.

- Yes, Sir. - Yes, Sir.

They are drying up sources of money and hiding copper?

Yes.

What do you think Dae Mok's motive is?

If the markets become paralyzed due to lack of money circulation

what will the nation do?

The right to print currency.

Is Dae Mok trying to get the right to print currency?

Right to print currency.

The Ministry of Finance needs to make money if there is none in the markets.

They cannot do so if there is no copper.

Dae Mok will come forward then.

He will say he has copper and he will solve the problem.

He will want the rights to print currency.

That's why he's after copper.

The right to print currency...

The state of this nation is a mess.

Just a mess...

Chung Woon.

We must find a way to get copper.

I came to you because I had a favor to ask.

Yes, thank you for coming like this.

I have heard it is difficult to get copper lately.

Copper is usually imported from Japan.

I was wondering if you knew the reason why.

That is why I am here.

There is a Japanese merchant I know very well.

He will probably know why.

Could you introduce me to him?

Of course.

However, you will need to go to the Japanese area.

Then I will go there now.

Will you write a letter of introduction?

Rather than a letter, how about someone who speaks Japanese?

And someone well-versed in the ways of the Japanese?

I would be thankful if you would.

Yes, I will introduce you.

Thank you.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Do you not recognize me?

Have I changed that much?

Do you know who I am?

You are the person who saved my life.

Do you know who I am?

You are the person who saved my life.

My name is Hwa Goon.

I am... Hwa Goon.

When we meet again...

please call me by my name.

Hwa Goon.

Did you say your name was Hwa Goon?

You do remember!

You even helped me back then.

I never got to thank you properly.

No need to thank me.

Being able to help you like this makes me so happy.

You have no idea.

Why don't you take the Hansungbu soldier, Park Moo Ha?

It could be useful to take someone who works for the government.

Oh! You scared me.

You should say hello if you see an elder who is better looking than you.

Well, you're standing there like some grim reaper.

Don't speak informally to me.

Who are these people?

Oh!

I've seen him somewhere before.

Have you been well?

Oh, you were kneeling in front of the house.

Oh, yes. I remember now.

Wow. You grew up very well.

Oh, wow!

Who is this person?

It is nice to meet you.

Ah, yes.

Ah, thank you.

This is your opportunity for a promotion, so take it.

How long are you going to take care of horses?

If you do well this time, you could become a councilor.

A councilor?

Yes.

Then I could go to the palace with the ministers and stuff.

I could attend the morning meetings and so on?

Yes.

Yeah right.

You old man.

Who are you trying to con?

You said I would only be doing this job for a short time.

You said all sorts of things.

Now, you say I should move on up?

You were not ready before.

It's the right time now.

Really? It's time now?

Just get the copper.

Then you can be a councilor.

Even one of the top three ministers.

Up, up, up, up, up...

The top three ministers?

Oh, the top three ministers.

You just need to stamp this here.

Then I will take care of everything.

"If I help get copper, I get to be a councilor."

That's right.

"If I cannot get the copper..."

"I must buy the old man rice wine forever."

Yes.

Well, why not?

Is copper so hard to get?

Here. Right here.

There.

Why are you here?

Someone who can speak Japanese and is well-versed in the ways of the Japanese.

That is me.

The boat is leaving soon!

Will you really be all right?

I have business there myself, so do not worry.

Then let's go.

Councilor...

[Waegwan]

Do you come here often?

Yes.

There is no better place to meet people and gather information.

I will lead the way, so follow me.

I do not feel so good.

What did you find out?

I heard that pirates are pillaging the boats bringing in copper.

Pirates?

I don't think this job suits me.

Do you see your seal here?

You may leave now if you wish.

You will have to buy Professor Woo Bo's rice wine forever if you leave now.

Well, I might as well!

I'll buy his rice wine. It's better than pirates.

On this gloomy night...

Why do you always leave me when I cry?

A lonely dream.

That is Mae Chang, Joseon's best poet and artist.

Thank you.

I won't forget my debt to you for bringing me here.

I have heard that pirates are pillaging the boats bringing in copper.

Well, the thing is...

What is it?

If people had their boats pillaged by pirates...

these men would be furious and would go after them.

Yet, the supposed victims of pillaging...

they are going around spending their money everywhere.

You do not think they were pillaged by pirates.

Is that what you're saying?

- Have another drink. - All right.

Thank you so much.

I am here.

Hello, Sir.

Are you here? Come this way.

I think I have come to the right place.

What do you mean by that?

That man...

is the son of the Pyeonsoo-hwe's Dae Mok.

The Pyeonsoo-hwe...

They are an organization in Joseon, which is like a dark cloud.

I ought to find out what that dark cloud is up to.

I'd better look into it.

Wait.

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[Ruler: Master of the Mask]

The boss is one of two things.

Someone I need to befriend or someone I need to kill.

Who are you?

Please keep it a secret from Ga Eun.

I have something to confess to you.

I am not begging for your heart.

He wouldn't even remember the death of someone like my father.

If I could just see her once and tell her I am Lee Seon.

If I could tell her how I feel...

Ga Eun is in danger!

You will only see things straight if you are executed like your father.