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Jung Il-woo

Kwon Yu-ri

Shin Hyun-soo

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Bossam - Steal the Fate

This is really the place, right?

It must be that widow in the mourning clothes.

Who are you?

We must inform His Majesty.

That won't do.

My father is really helpless.

You didn't know? This ahjumma is her highness the princess.

You must find her at all costs. Our family's fate depends on this matter.

And please tell Hwa In to come to the palace tomorrow.

Only the dead will keep their lips sealed.

Who are you saying has died?

The daughter-in-law of this noble household, her highness the princess, hung herself.

When my daughter-in-law is found, wherever it may be, and whoever sees, make sure to kill her.

- Let's go. - How can I run away by myself?

Please go first. I'll follow close behind!

Please spare my sister-in-law.

That's impossible. We cannot endanger our family just for your sister-in-law's sake.

Please die, Your Highness.

Find Hwa In.

Secretly keep a close eye on the Left State Councillor.

If he kills Princess Hwa In, bring that evidence to me.

The fact that Your Highness is alive will be trouble to his majesty, the king.

Perhaps ... a true revolt will happen.

I'm telling you to start living for yourself!

I have no reason to live.

And it's not just me. This applies to others too. We all just live!

It would have been better, even for your sake, if I died.

Like you, I'm already a dead person.

From now on, I'm not "Your Highness",

I'm going to live as a commoner.

Why do you try to push me to an even more perilous cliff edge?

If they call upon death, then I will die instead. And if that's impossible, I will die with you.

I have no intention of going with you.

Let's do a job together. It's the only way to save my sister-in-law.

This Myeon Sa Cheol Gwon grants you a pardon from any crime,

as long as it isn't treason.

Have you not seen Dae Yeop?

Behead the ringleader of the treason, Kim Je Nam!

If we are caught now, everyone you know will not be safe.

You were my enemy too! You were that bastard's son.

Princess Hwa In is alive.

Forgive me, Your Majesty.

We're going to leave this place so start packing our things.

Why exactly are you doing this?

If I told you to leave, I thought you'd blame it on this or that and not leave!

We captured the women as you requested,

at the latest they should arrive by tonight.

Without your orders, no one will even see the shadow of the princess.

Are you that worried?

Even if it's by myself, I must go in.

Answer me. Do you want to live?

Yes, I want to live.

Suicide, you say?

So you aren't a princess any longer. You are just a woman.

The one whom I want to protect with my life.

I heard your sister-in-law's drawing skill is extra-ordinary.

Hey, this will bring money, I tell you!

What has the police chief been doing, allowing such vile books to circulate?

I think I've seen the drawings somewhere. Please trust and leave this to me, Hyeong-nim.

It's that man. He's the man who made the drawings.

Just forget everything and live as you've been doing.

I intended to live my life as Ba Wu, forgetting both my enemy and about vengeance.

But your family has made me into Lord Kim Je Nam's grandson Kim Dae Seok.

All of that resentment, and your family... you gave all of that up for my sake?

No matter the cost... I'll make sure to return to your side in one piece.

The left police division confiscated the ledger, so surely it will be in the hands of the left police chief.

Kim Je Nam's eldest grandson is alive.

The criminal is Kim Je Nam's grandson, Kim Dae Seok.

I understand there is a second ledger.

Why do you think you are here?

It must be because I am of use. Please restore my name.

Pass the military service exam.

Find a way to kill that rascal.

If you truly support Hwa In and me, prove it.

Be my sword and shield at my side.

You are to report every little thing your father does to me.

Restore the status of everyone involved in Kim Je Nam's case during the ousting of Prince Yeongchang!

It seems that he is definitely hiding something.

That man is a bait. A bait to lure in Yi I Cheom.

You have until the incense burns out to fire three shots.

During the rifle shooting test,

disguise it as an accidental firing and shoot Kim Dae Seok.

You have until the incense burns out to fire three shots.

Fire the shot!

Look here, are you all right?

You can't get up.

Stand aside.

I have one shot left.

You're low. Aim a little higher.

Shoot.

Episode 13

The minister of justice will question the criminal.

If it isn't something he did by himself

make sure to find out if there's a player behind him.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Look here. Are you awake?

- Where is...? - It's the physician's quarters of the training hall.

I remember up until being hit by the rifle shot.

It was really a close call.

See me for a moment.

- Accept this. - What is this?

Where this inside. It will be helpful.

I lived because of you.

I won't forget this kindness.

Thank His Majesty. I only followed his orders.

How are you feeling?

It's bearable.

More importantly, what happened to my military service exam?

You've passed so don't worry.

It hasn't been announced yet so just know for yourself.

- Yes. - Don't overexert yourself for the next little while.

Are you all right?

Your father started it first.

Why is Father so late?

You go and take a look outside.

He's coming now

Father.

Did you take the test well? (using casual speech)

Cha Dol, you should use honorific speech with your father.

He'll get better as we go.

Did you take the test well?

You look very tired. Go on and rest.

Yes.

The fate of the clan rests on Father's shoulders. It's a heavy burden.

So check on him well. Do you understand?

Yes.

You were shot by a rifle?

- Let's see it a minute. - It's fine. I'm all right.

It's a terrible thing. You could die if you keep this up.

Man, you can't even escape like you used to before. It seems like you may end up being forced to take the fall. What do we do?

What do we do now? We have to return the favor.

If they mess with either me or my family, they must at least expect death in return.

At least then, they will think twice about it in the future.

We should have used this opportunity to kill him. He is quite resilient.

Still, it probably served as plenty of warning.

Are you certain your health is well?

Is it that obvious?

Don't worry. It's nothing serious.

I understand you're hiding this because you didn't want to worry your family.

But occasionally lean on your family when you're going through a difficult time.

It's in their best interest too.

Please rest. I will bring you your dinner table.

You pretended to not notice?

It's so obvious that he's hiding his injuries to not worry his family.

I just couldn't bring myself to ask him about it.

But he injured his ribs.

Who is going to care for his injuries?

I'll leave that in your hands.

Yes, I understand.

The left state councillor will likely continue to harass Cha Dol's father.

What should we do?

Good work.

I will call you when the time is right. I want you to lie low until things calm down.

Yes, my lord.

Are you just letting him go?

What are you doing here?

Aren't you overstepping your bounds?

His majesty will not stand still for this.

What if he doesn't? What can he do?

Under whose authority did you let him free?

Your Majesty, we merely dealt with the problem according to the law.

According to the Gyeongguk code of laws, someone who accidentally injured another person

is to receive floggings, and is then ostracized from the palace.

Accident? Accident?!

Yes, Your Majesty.

The man fumbled his rifle, and in his panic he accidentally—

I will interrogate him personally,

so arrest and bring him to me at once!

You must not do this, Your Majesty!

Without definitive evidence, we cannot rule that there was any malicious intent.

Please hear our pleas, Your Majesty!

- Please hear our pleas! - Please hear our pleas!

Whose subjects are you anyway?!

How could you say such harsh things?

Please spare us from your wrath, Your Majesty.

- Please spare us from your wrath! - Please spare us from your wrath!

Get away from my sight.

I said leave!

Jung Yeong are you outside?

My head feels like it's splitting open. Hurry... hurry and get me my medicine.

His majesty's madness is getting more and more severe.

I'm concerned about the future of Joseon.

I'm worried if it'll get worse...

I don't know if we should consider having the crown prince rule in his stead.

- Already? - Ruling in his place?

Now, now. This isn't the place for this.

Whether it's concerning the crown prince or the abdication of the throne, let's discuss this in an empty meeting room.

Have Kim Dae Seok and Yi Dae Yeop come see me immediately.

Yes, Your Majesty!

Please be wary of my father.

Don't worry.

- I'm off, Mother. - Please be careful.

Don't worry.

I'll be back soon.

Please return safely.

Have a safe trip.

Your majesty, it's time to leave for your Confucian lessons.

Your Majesty...

Lift your heads.

You worthless fools.

I was certain I told you to report to me every little thing your father did.

What were you doing when he planned to kill Dae Seok?

And will you continue to be a victim your whole life?

Now that your title is restored and Hwa In is hidden away safely...

It seems you two have grown lazy and slothful.

Shall I call Hwa In in now and reveal everything that's happened?

If that were to happen, Hwa In will likely become a Buddhist nun,

and spend the rest of her days in a temple.

Shall I make her that way for you?

The choice is in the hands of you two.

What will you do?

Allow me to leave the palace at the end of my shift.

I will come up with a plan.

And you?

Allow Kim Dae Seok to return home at the end of his shift.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I will give you two weeks. Have a solution ready by then.

- Yes, Your Majesty. - You may leave now.

Yes.

Why haven't you answered yet?

Have you given up on Hwa In?

What? Are you afraid that I will use your information to kill your father?

Don't worry. What I desire...

is for him to willingly retire, just as his predecessor Jeong In Hong had before him.

Things may have gotten messy because of Hwa In...

But your father was someone who helped me ascend the throne and has supported me since then.

Therefore, it is no small burden for me to decide to kill him instead.

It's not like your father would quietly die either.

It would only spark a war that would result in chaos and confusion in the royal court.

Rather than going that route, if I had your father's weakness,

I think having him quietly resign would be the best method.

What will you do?

I will follow Your Majesty's orders.

Good. You've made a difficult choice.

I will remember that you and Hwa In had affections for each other.

You may leave now.

What's wrong? Does it look like he doesn't believe me?

It's not that, Your Majesty.

I was merely concerned.

People will believe in what they want to believe.

This is the only way he can win Hwa In.

He will have to trust me even if he doesn't want to.

What does he say?

Don't delude yourself.

Do you think we're friends?

To you, I'm the son of your enemy, and to me,

you're the foe who is trying to destroy my household.

If it wasn't for the princess

you would have died by my hand.

Princess.

Did you look for me?

Sit down.

Before when you used to take part in the smuggling trade,

to your knowledge, where was the silk sold?

I heard that they were sold to merchants in the marketplace...

It's not like there are only one or two linen shops.

That—

Formerly, at the left state councillor's house,

do you know what linen shop they used to frequent for silks and clothing?

Yes, it was in the market place at—

W-wait-

the left state councillor's house?

Why do you want to know about the linen shop that they used to do business with?

There's something I want to look into.

Your Highness, surely you don't plan to go there in person?

It's too dangerous to step outside now. I will go in your place.

Wouldn't the linen shop owner recognize your face?

Well that may be true, but still...

Aigoo! Welcome! Take your pick.

Your wares are lackluster. Let's go, Sister-in-law.

Excuse me. Are you not able to find what you were looking for?

Nothing like this.

Do you have anything from overseas?

I do.

This way!

Over here, miladies.

- Wow! - Now, please come in.

Now!

How much do you need?

For starters, I'd like 5 rolls of each color.

If my in-laws are pleased, I will return then.

Oh my, it seems you're preparing for a wedding.

Then you will need a wedding outfit. On top of that new blankets and clothes...

Oh dear, I think 5 rolls will be too few for that.

Are the fabrics in this room all you can offer?

No, this isn't everything. We only need your order,

and I will deliver everything you'd like to you.

Mother!

What did you buy so many things for?

This isn't a lot at all.

Since it's spring, I should make new clothes for the family.

And I thought we could use some spring blankets, so I got them in advance.

You're right. Good, I understand.

- Bring them inside. - Wow!

It's all thanks to your brother.

I got it already! It's all because of my brother.

Of course, of course. It's all thanks to your impressive son. Ow!

Stop before I break your wrists.

- Move aside! - There you go again!

Please try to have some decency.

How could you say you'll break my wrists?

What will you do if your daughter-in-law overhears you?

You... just put away the silk.

That's weird. I was sure I put them here...

What did you do with them?

- What? - The land deed for the property in Icheon.

There's nobody in this house who would think to touch this chest besides you.

Am I wrong?

- You're right. - I'm right?

- You crazy... are you in your right mind? - Ow! Ow! Ow!

- Have you lost your mind? - Then what was I supposed to do?

I've already had my wedding. Do you want me to live as a widow?

I need to do whatever I can to emancipate Orabeoni Chil Seong and bring him here, right?

- Even so, how could you take the land deed? - Then what should I have done?

Neither you nor Brother would do to help me.

Should I also forget about him too?

Fine. When your brother returns, I'll consult with him.

So give me the land deed now.

I don't have it.

I've already sent it to Cheonan.

What? When?

It's been some time. By now I should've gotten a response or a person or something at least.

What are we supposed to do? If your brother found out about this...!

It's not like his name is written on this silk.

How can we prove that this fabric was the same one that the left state councillor smuggled in from Ming?

Because of the northern barbarians, all of the land routes to Ming have been blocked off.

How else could they import these fabrics?

It must've gotten here through smuggling.

Furthermore, it's not like the left state counsillor received any bribery from elsewhere.

How else will he procure the funds to commit treason?

You may bow to each other now!

I hope you live happily Chil Seong!

Wait...

Why is that scoundrel coming from here?

Why are you doing this to me? Who are you?

Your bride, Yeon Ok's brother.

What?

Not me.

What were you doing over there?

Her family had their titles restored and became nobles...

but am I not a peasant?

I was emancipated thanks to her. I couldn't just return empty-handed...

I don't want to hear it. Go back immediately, and tell them you're quitting.

I don't want to.

- What? - I haven't any money, but if there's anything I can do,

I'd like to do it for Yeon Ok and her family's sake.

- Please, just let me do this. - I can't. It's too dangerous.

If I found out anything, I'll pull out of the place immediately.

I told you, I won't allow it! Quit the place immediately.

- Let's go home. - Hey, wait just a second.

Doesn't he look so earnest? Let's at least hear him out.

By chance, do you know where the silk comes from?

I'm still a new hire so I don't know that much yet, but I will look into it for you!

Then... tell me something about the owner.

I don't know much, but I heard he can't control himself when it comes to gambling.

Gambling?

Then... me too!

Let me borrow some urgent money.

- How much? - Just give me five nyang.

Five nyang, you say?

Well...

Now, let's see them.

Sorry to see your loss.

Ah, sorry to do this.

Excuse me, let me borrow some money in advance.

Do you have any collateral to offer?

I'll offer my linen store's wares for it.

Your linen store, you say...

For two hundred rolls of cotton, I'll give you a hundred nyang.

Hund—A hundred nyang?

Isn't that a little too much?

You can just earn it back. Don't be so stingy!

I got it. Give it to me.

Now... first the bond of debt.

Now, here you go.

Ah, I lost again!

Excuse me.

Let me sign another bond.

How much will you give me for a hundred rolls of silk?

Hund—a hundred rolls?!

Come now, don't do that.

- You should stop here. - Yes, you should stop.

No, no, no! I've decided. So... how much will it be?

I really shouldn't do this...

Wow, what a man!

Now... you should pay up on your debt, right?

Gambling debt isn't real debt.

What?

- What are you doing? - I have another!

- Boys! - Yes!

What's this?

One, two... move for a second. Three, four...

- Hey, boys! - Yes!

Move! Move!

Move, I say!

You better move!

Hey, load up!

I'll make good use of the silk.

And...

I'm telling you this out of pity.

Don't gamble anymore.

And worry about selling your silk instead.

Careful, careful! And take everything!

I hope we can continue working together, Hyeong-nim!

Here!

Yes...

What are your next plans?

I've emptied his storehouse.

So now I have to make him fill it up again.

Oh, you're here.

I'd like to see the silk from overseas.

Si-silk?

How much do you need?

As I mentioned before, my sister-in-law will have a wedding soon.

And my mother-in-law will have her 61st birthday feast soon, so I need quite a lot of it.

Can you have them ready right away?

Well the thing is... I've come across a situation.

It's hard to provide them at this moment, but do you need them urgently?

What a failure of a merchant you are!

I've trusted your word alone and already informed all of my in-laws.

I suppose it's not too late to find a different store.

Wa-wait! Please wait just a moment.

No matter what it takes, I'll prepare what you need, my lady.

The cost is not important, so make sure to have them ready for me.

Yes, of course! Don't you worry!

The bait was taken.

The silk storage chest is empty, so they will have no alternative but to bring it back and refill it.

Thank you and I'm sorry.

Please leave the work to me in the future.

No, just as you have taken care of me,

I will do anything to take care of you.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Truly, you are beautiful.

Did you just realize that?

I can't believe I'm looking at you here.

Both your smooth forehead is beautiful and the line of your nose is high.

The lips too ...

There is no one more beautiful than you in all of the eight provinces of Joseon.

At least, not in my eyes.

Mother is waiting.

Let's go together.

- Go right in. - All right.

- You're back. - I'm sorry. Am I very late?

Not at all.

Let's do it together.

You! What have you been doing since early this morning.

Even if you don't know your mother-in-law is starving, doesn't it bother you?

Mother, your dignity ...

None of your business.

According to the saying that if a daughter-in-law can't fit in, a family will starve,

I will starve to death first.

I'm sorry. I will do it so that it will be ready soon.

Mother, let's go in.

Why are you sitting like this again?

That's what marriage is like. Well, don't worry so much.

When it comes to a meal, she still has a long way to go.

Hey. Eat this. It will make you feel better.

Instead of doing that, try tasting this.

I don't intend to.

Try eating it once even if you don't have any intention to do so. I ran around for a half hour to buy this.

What? A half hour?

What ... dried persimmon?

Court lady ... no ... Yeo Ju Taek, you like dried persimmons.

This is a Sangju dried persimmon. It's really delicious.

When I'm feeling down, if I eat something delicious, it make me feel better.

Flower. Dried persimmon.

The consort loves this.

Follow me.

Is it today? Isn't the day too bright?

The consort? Who is she?

She cried all night and asked me who died,

She is the princess' mother.

- Ah, Ba Wu's mother. - Do you have a death wish?

Why? But when the princess acquired a mother-in-law and sister-in-law,

Ba Woo would have made someone too.

Then is the king "father-in-law?"

Oh, is that what also happens?

How can you do that? How can you? How dare you speak of the king?

All right. All right.

- So, which highness? Her Highness, the Consort.

So you want the princess and that consort to meet?

Yeah. Isn't there a way?

A nobleman who lives in the palace. How can we do that?

It would be faster to talk to Ba Wu instead.

If you were to do the talking, I would just do it. Why would I hold on to you?

As to that, well, I am trustworthy

and we can figure things out.

That's enough. Because that's enough, since you are trustworthy, go chop some firewood confidently.

Oh, oh, oh. You'll be in big trouble if you go near the palace.

We're done talking. Here ...

Court Lady Jo!

- Have you been well? - Yes, ma'am. There is a rumor—

Don't be concerned. I am not a ghost.

Is her highness the consort well and in peace?

How could she be?

After the princess died, she stays constantly in her sickbed.

Please eat.

How bad is she?

Although everyday she takes the special tonic

mixed by the king's personal physician per his order,

I don't think she is getting any better.

When her spirit is hurt and not her body,

what's the use of any drug?

Do you miss her highness the consort a lot?

As things stand now, for a notice to come by ...

Because she may be very devastated,

shouldn't it still be hidden from her?

If I were to make a mistake, even my mother could be endangered.

The king knows everything now.

Don't say he hasn't told her.

Royal Mother

Greetings from an unworthy girl.

You must be so heartbroken because of this unworthy girl.

I don't what I can do about all of my impiety.

I don't know how to seek forgiveness.

I am in a safe place so I pray you will not worry.

If you will stay strong,

I will survive to see you.

Except for her highness the consort, no one must know of the existence of this letter.

In the event the location of this letter becomes a problem,

you also will not be safe. Do you understand what I am saying?

Yes, ma'am. I will bear that in mind.

What are you saying? Court Lady Jo met you?

Yes. I was told to deliver this letter secretly to her highness the consort.

- Is anyone outside? - Yes, ma'am.

Find Minister of Defense Choi and Kim Ja Jeom. Summon them immediately.

Yes, ma'am/

Deliver it to her highness the consort.

Yes, ma'am.

What did you just say?

Did you see Court Lady Jo?

Yes, Your Highness.

All right. You may leave.

Hwa In.

Your Highness, please compose yourself.

You could collapse.

I told you, I saw the letter that Princess Hwa In wrote myself.

It was a letter written to her own mother, and it clearly said,

that she is somewhere safe now, so her mother shouldn't worry.

So where could Princess Hwa In be safe inside the capital?

Someone who has the connections to hide Princess Hwa In,

it can only Kim Dae Seok, isn't that true?

So what has happened?

Didn't you say that you met with Kim Dae Seok before?

Did you actually meet that man?

How could I dare to lie to you?

When I last met with him, he said he left my home with Princess Hwa In, after which they parted that very day.

And he clearly told me that he doesn't know what happened to her after that.

You are truly frustrating.

Are you really unable to distinguish whether his words are true or false?

I apologize.

Please go meet with him again at his home immediately.

She is definitely hiding in his home

and if not, at the very least

he will know where she is staying.

So please find out properly this time. Properly.

You look like the Royal Guard.

On whose command are you guarding this home?

Do you reside in this home?

Ah, yes. May I ask who... ?

Yes.

Oh, oh, big disaster.

That guy is here.

That guy? Which one?

That guy who used slave hunters to capture Princess and Court Lady Jo.

Two of you stay here, and do not budge. You must never come out! Never!

What brings you all the way here?

I was just passing by.

A pretty nice place for a home that you've prepared rather quickly.

Yes, well... let's go inside.

Who is that man?

He's a friend who looks after the household. This way, please.

And who is living over there?

That's the main building in which my mother and my sister are living.

I should greet your mother since I am here.

She is out right now.

Yes? And your sister, too?

Yes, they went out together.

Let us go inside.

What happened?

Ba Wu took him to his room.

Imagine if I wasn't the one who happened to meet him at the door.

Hold on. Isn't it about time for Cha Dol's grandmother and aunt to return?

It doesn't matter if those two meet that man, does it?

It's not that.

What if they say something?

What brings you all the way to my home?

Shall we use chopsticks?

When we chew food, we shouldn't make any noise.

You should chew with your mouth closed.

You are making noise though, Mother!

I am not.

It doesn't look good when you open your mouth with food inside.

You should not talk while eating.

I'm done eating!

T-That.. That girl!

What's up with her?

Lady...

Are you alright?

Yes?

Please sit down.

It's hard, isn't it?

Because there are a lot of things you have to give up for reputation and dignity.

To be honest, reputation and dignity don't feed you.

I want to act like a lady too, you know.

I don't remember being a yangban.

Also...You need to consider the person

you are going to get married.

It will be hard, but at least for the sake of that person,

try your best.

Silks will arrive soon.

Thanks for your work.

Don't mention it. It's for our family after all.

Is Yeon Ok doing well?

She's well. Take care of yourself.

If it gets risky, get yourself out of there first. Alright?

Don't worry.

Long time no see!

Is that it?

I will take care of here. Hurry and take this to the king.

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