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Download Full Series and Lastest English Subtitles at Dramatorrent.comThis is also karma, so let's exchange names.

My name is Hwa Yi.

Since you're a high official, I guess you wouldn't do that with me.

No, there is no reason to separate classes since we're both from Joseon.

And you helped me when I was in trouble, so that wouldn't be right.

Then what is your name?

By your look I'd say you're not an interpreter or a merchant.

You look like a government official.

Hong Joo Won.

My name is Hong Joo Won. I work at the weaponry bureau in Joseon.

Hong Joo Won?

That's a nice name.

So, you work at the weaponry bureau in Joseon?

You just stood there and watched?

What was I supposed to do?

I'm not good at fighting and I'm too fat to run!

Can't we just walk! Ja Gyung!

Well, anyway, I'm glad to meet someone from Joseon in a foreign land.

The weaponry bureau is where they make gunpowder and weapons in Joseon, right?

I think I've heard of it.

I heard that the king of Joseon is focused on developing gunpowder.

How do you know that?

Since I work at a sulfur mine, I hear things.

We've had deals with Joseon.

Then... you must be someone who works for the king.

Are you?

That's Hwa Yi!

Hwa Yi!

Ja Gyung! How...

What happened to you?

Do you know how worried we were?

It's fine. Nothing happened.

- Let's go. - Hey...

Wait.

Please wait.

Did you just say that you work at a sulfur mine in Nagasaki?

And you've had smuggling trades with Joseon?

We have.

But why do you ask?

[Residence of Gwanghae's concubine]

Get rid of it! I'm not going to drink it!

Do you think I don't know what this medicine is?

I will never drink it!

- Bring new herb medicine for her. - Yes, ma'am.

It is for your health and peace.

Shut up.

Before I entered the palace, I knew everything about this place.

Why more than eight concubines haven't had children

and what that herb medicine is!

Did you just smile?

Yes. I've heard things, too.

I heard that I stop the concubines from having children with the medicine.

Because I'm blinded by jealousy.

But it's a misunderstanding, ma'am.

I'm only a court lady.

I'm in no position or status to do so.

What's that?

But... since you came to the palace knowing everything about it

then you must also know this, ma'am.

That you have to listen to me in here.

Queen Majesty is here.

Court Lady Kim!

Your Majesty, do you have words for me?

About that herb medicine...

Sukwon is still young.

Its bitter taste might be too much for her.

Ma'am, how could only sweet medicine be consumed in the palace?

Please don't worry. I will serve it with a very sweet cookie.

I have also heard the rumors.

I know it doesn't make sense...

but since the crown prince, there hasn't been any other children.

That's all because...

Yes, ma'am.

It's all because of Heaven's grace.

Isn't that the case?

What?

It's fortunate that the crown prince is the only successor in this palace.

Because of so many princes during the reign of the late king

wasn't His Majesty in such a precarious position?

Then... all of this is His Majesty's...

But even Heaven understands and helps His Majesty

it is Your Majesty's grand happiness.

So... please follow the natural order.

Queen Majesty!

You're here.

[Lady Yoon (Kang Joo Seon's wife)] You were here.

You weren't in the residence, so I thought I wouldn't see you.

She is Lord Kang Joo Seon's wife.

I know.

My my... you recognize me...

I'm honored, Court Lady Kim.

Then please enjoy your conversation.

I must go prepare His Majesty's leave from the palace.

What are you doing here?

Why else? I was worried that you'd feel lonely, ma'am.

I heard His Majesty would leave the palace for a while starting today.

What about the weapons?

We have 20 guns, 12 cannons, and several suits of armor and helmets.

Is everything good with gunpowder?

We gathered everything we could and got 100 geun of it.

It is about supplying new weapons to areas near the Ming border.

It will also help increase the soldiers' spirits.

Pay attention in rewarding them too.

Yes, sire.

We'll prepare it as you ordered.

- I'll put my faith in you. - Yes, sire.

By the way...

I wonder if it's a good idea for you to make this trip.

It bothers me that you'll be away from the palace for such a long time.

- Isn't the crown prince here? - Of course he is.

I wonder... if there is another reason to go all the way there.

You have a lot of questions.

I believe I've given you orders.

Forgive me, sire.

How could there be a different reason you don't know about?

If there was, I'd have discussed it with you.

Yes, sire. I will execute your order.

Take good care of Crown Prince and the palace.

Who am I to Crown Prince?

I am his uncle!

Discuss with him on any urgent matters.

Yes, I will guide His Highness in the right direction.

Let's talk for a minute, Crown Prince.

Welcome.

How is the queen dowager doing?

Yes, I heard she is ill.

She's still not doing well.

But...

Lord Ohri! Lord Ohsung!

- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.

What trouble will you get into by coming here again?

I'm an old codger who has lived enough. Please don't worry about me.

No one comes to see me... but you two remember me.

By the way, what's going on?

Where are you headed?

Yes, I'm going to see the king.

Your Majesty...

I heard that the king is heading out to inspect the border area.

So I'm going to open that gate and see him go past.

Recently, the king's face is becoming blurry in my mind.

But I should never forget that.

That face...

Are you afraid, Crown Prince?

Father...

Even if you are, you should never let anyone else find out about it.

That's the position of the king.

Your thoughts, your intentions, and even your fears...

You should never reveal anything.

And...

focus on grabbing what you want with your hands.

Someday, when you have it in your hands...

think about what you need to do next.

Do you understand?

Yes... I will wait, Gwanghae.

Until I have the power to knock you down some day.

[Edo]

Sir, did something happen?

Yes, something happened.

Pardon?

We may be able to meet with Idachi.

Pardon?

Is that true?

What? Who do you want to meet?

- Idachi in Edo? - Lower your voice!

Everyone can hear you.

Hey, do you know who Idachi is?

Do you know enough about him to say those things?

The big hand who buys sulfur from all over the country

and supplies to the government in Edo.

At the same time...

he is a big businessman who does smuggling deals with Ming.

So, why would that government official of Joseon want to meet him?

Why do you think? Joseon wants to trade with Idachi too.

He's asking us to be the broker for this.

Boss!

How about it? Can you make the introduction?

- No, it's tough. - Why?

Edo is different from the Nagasaki countryside.

Over there, soldiers will turn blind eyes if you give them money.

But if you get caught here doing a smuggling deal with sulfur

it's the death penalty.

They don't just kill you. They'll pierce you with spears!

Of course I heard about Idachi's smuggling deals...

but it's only a rumor.

Anyway, it's dangerous.

So you'll lose this kind of opportunity?

If you make the introduction, he'll give you 500 silver coins!

Tell him to buy our sulfur! Tell him I'll give him a good deal.

Twenty thousand geun.

They want 20,000 geun of sulfur.

That is completely beyond our capabilities.

Just help them meet with Idachi, Maruno.

Then get yourself out.

I'll take care of the rest.

What's going on, Ja Gyung? Isn't this over our heads?

Hwa Yi!

What did Maruno say? Did he say yes?

He will end up doing it.

If Maruno doesn't do it, I'll do it by myself.

What?

Hey, Hwa Yi...

Boss, what are you going to do?

Damn, I'm going crazy.

Got it.

I'll do my best to get you a meeting with Idachi.

Hey, it's over there.

Give me some clothes for a man.

He's about this tall, and about this wide.

It's a reference letter that will get you into Idachi's merchant group.

I know the butler there, so a meeting with Idachi has been arranged.

But there is no guarantee that Idachi will say yes to the deal.

As I promised, this is the end for me.

No matter what happens, I don't know about this.

Of course.

Thank you, Maruno.

Are you leaving now?

Take this with you.

It's for that government official from Joseon.

He may be all prepared, but just in case.

He should dress like a Japanese when he goes into the merchant group.

Ja Gyung...

In the beginning, I thought it was nonsense...

but if you can get his help...

and go to Joseon, then go ahead.

Since that's what you want.

But make sure not to fail.

And don't die either.

Don't worry. I'm Hwa Yi.

I walked out of a fire.

I'm ready. Let's go.

You look better in the Japanese robe than I thought you would.

By the way, where is Officer Lee?

Officer Lee had an urgent matter come up

so he left the guard duty to us for today.

He did?

Okay.

Your duty is only to the merchant group.

Even if things go wrong inside, you shouldn't jump in.

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

Same for you.

This could turn into a diplomatic issue

so even if something comes up, I have to manage it.

As I said, I can't guarantee your safety.

Are you really sure you're fine with this?

I take care of my own business.

How did it go?

I put a tail on Councilor Hong.

Where are you going?

I'm nervous, I have to go.

You think you can just walk in there?

- Let go! - Seriously!

Even if you go, there is nothing for you to do.

Just sit down and have a drink.

Hwa Yi is trying to run away to Joseon, right?

- What? - Hey, what is he saying?

I've known her for years, so of course I know what she's thinking.

Maruno!

She helped me a lot.

I also get to touch big money this time.

A little girl I bought for just 100 mun... I've used her enough.

The envoy's ship...

Yes, that's the only way for a slave girl to go back to Joseon.

If she's really determined to go that way, then I'll let her.

But it won't be easy.

Not at all.

It's not easy.

Fine, I don't need to see it.

You want to make a business deal with me?

That's right.

What are the terms?

First, 20,000 geun of sulfur for this trade.

Our fee is generous, even if you compare it to Ming.

Also, it will be the same quantity every month for the same price.

I'd like you to supply a total of 24,000 geun a year

to the weaponry bureau of Joseon.

Also, since your customer will be the king of Joseon

I think you can't find a more perfect condition as a businessman.

I like your guts. I like your spirit.

But I won't trade with you.

As I heard, you can speak the language of Joseon.

I'm sure this is because you're doing a lot of smuggling deals with Joseon.

What if we guarantee your safety in other smuggling deals as well?

If we give you the exclusive rights to ginseng and salt?

Well...

even then, no means no.

Our group has maintained our loyalty to Ming for a long time.

At that amount, we'd have to reduce deals with Ming.

Do I have a reason to do so at the cost of abandoning my loyalty so far?

But, Idachi...

I have nothing more to say, so leave.

I won't repeat myself.

- Escort them out. - Yes, sir.

What loyalty towards Ming?

Look, Idachi...

Aren't you a merchant?

For a merchant who deals with money, where is loyalty?

You should've picked more convincing words to negotiate with.

- What? - Look!

Do your calculation.

Even if you reduce your deals with Ming by half

you'll get more than double the profit.

And you're going to give that up?

You won't!

Just come up with your condition!

How dare you!

What are you doing?

Drag this rude bastard out and kill him!

Let go of him!

You may have forgotten, but I came here as an envoy.

Do you know about the penalty for killing one from a delegation?

What he said is not wrong.

It takes a month to get from Edo to Ming.

But it only takes about 15 days to get to Busan Port in Joseon.

If you carry sulfur there and bring back ginseng and salt on the way back

your one-time profit will be 2,000 silver coins, 24,000 a year!

You must've made that calculation already.

So I won't repeat myself either.

Make your decision.

Will you trade with us or not?

You're pretty good for a young Joseon man.

- Boss! - Wait.

Good.

But you have to promise me one more thing.

- What a relief! We almost... - 'Relief'?

- Did you say, 'what a relief'? - What? Everything worked out.

Yes, we were lucky. But you could've ruined everything!

Did you know who Idachi was when you challenged him?

Both of us could've been put in danger!

The security of Joseon and its king depended on this!

It wasn't a deal between street hooligans!

Your country and the king depended on this?

I see. I guess that's important to you.

Sorry about that. I got upset just like you said.

You're right. I could've ruined it.

But even then, getting upset over it?

- You have a temper! - What's that?

Let's go.

We got through a crisis, so let's go somewhere and eat.

Two noodles please.

You've come far, but you can't be on alert all the time.

You should fill yourself up.

Thank you.

Thank you for waiting.

Your noodles will get soggy.

Wait, I have to record something.

Record?

It's...

Oh right, you came as an officer.

The officer from the envoy needs to record the regional specialties.

You know a lot of things.

How do you...

I'm really good with trivia.

Please eat. It's good.

A skeleton.

Were you scared?

That was practice.

Too bad! One more time!

Bullseye!

Let me.

If you wipe the wound with my handkerchief...

That's the effect of toad oil! Thank you!

Welcome. Please wait for a little.

It's fine.

You're pretty relaxed for almost getting killed.

You have a deal with your life on the line tonight.

This is also part of my job.

Very detailed, too.

- Even holding grudges? - Look! Right now...

By the way, shouldn't you experience something like that yourself?

A bathhouse?

We still have time. Do you want to check it out?

I am curious.

There is a place like this in Hanyang, too.

It's on a different level from Hanyang.

This is co-ed.

What? Co-ed?

You didn't know?

See? They're coming out together.

Men and women should be separate! How can they?

Let me see, where can I buy the ticket?

- What are you doing? - Why? You said you were going in.

No, it's fine. I'll decline.

You must be embarrassed, but it's fine. I understand.

I said I'm not going in! What do you take me for?

I do respect another country's tradition since its culture is different.

But this can't happen in Joseon!

I'm not that kind of person either.

So now, I'll find what I need.

So what? Where? Where are you going?

Places like this?

Brothels?

No, it's not that.

I just happened to...

You should've told me sooner! You said you weren't that kind of person.

Let's go.

Really? But this is what you were looking for.

Look, Councilor! I understand everything!

My name is Hong Joo Won. I work at the weaponry bureau of Joseon.

The safety of Joseon and its king depended on this!

What are you doing? Aren't you coming?

I'm coming!

[The Ming border area]

You shouldn't wash it like that!

How many times do I have to tell you what kind of vegetable this is!

I grew this myself in Hanyang!

This is the precious vegetable that goes to His Majesty every time!

I washed it as best as I could.

And this is how we wash everything we eat at the bureau.

What's that? How can it be the same as the ones you eat?

You should wash this one by one in running water, with care.

Like this, like this.

That's how you keep the freshness.

- Yes, sir. I'll try it. - Yes, here.

Like this, like this.

Like this, this, this?

Yes, that's right!

What are you doing? Pour water from above.

- Like this, like this. - Yes, sir.

- Right. - Like this, like this.

Like this, like this?

- With care! - Yes, with care.

Like this, like this...

How pathetic.

Why did he come here and do that?

He only orders around Eun Seol, not anyone else.

Why? Is there something going on?

Minister Japchae (stir-fried vegetables).

Minister Japchae?

Don't you know?

He grows vegetables himself and makes Japchae for His Majesty.

That's why his nick name is Jap Choi, Minister Japchae.

Really?

Just because His Majesty said it was good once

he serves it every day.

But he's doing that after coming all the way here.

He's on Minister Lee Yi Cheom's line?

Since all the flattery and bribes go through him.

Whatever the title is, a man should be devoted to his duties first.

Of course he should. You're right a hundred times over.

What's going on? You're agreeing with me.

Because you're right!

That's why I'm still working at this late hour to focus on my duty!

After coming all the way here.

You?

We don't have enough technicians on the sulfur team.

I heard there is a skillful artisan around here

so I'm going to meet him.

What's going on here? You're looking for work to do?

What do you mean? This is how I always am!

So if anyone looks for me, tell him that I went out for a very important matter.

He's a little suspicious.

Lord Lee!

So, how does it look at His Majesty's camp?

He had an early dinner and went to bed.

It was a dinner especially made with my vegetables.

Did you feel there was any secretive movement?

No, not really.

But, sir... why are you checking up on His Majesty?

You, not anyone else.

What?

You're His Majesty's right arm.

Why bother spying on him like that...

Spying on him?

I'm checking for his safety.

Since we're out of the palace, it's danger everywhere!

- Be on alert and don't let anyone in. - Yes, sir.

Who is it?

Sire!

You are...

Sire, we are overwhelmed to see you again.

How long has it been?

You were all alive!

It's all thanks to Your Majesty who saved us during the Imjin War.

You saved our town that was almost massacred!

Yes, that's when all of us became volunteer soldiers.

And now we are able to come together today for you, sire...

It's an honor, sire.

It will be dangerous.

- Will you be all right with it? - Of course.

After we received your message three months ago

we armed ourselves again.

All of us will die for you, sire!

Yes, I got it.

Did you go somewhere?

Forgive me.

I should've escorted you earlier...

but if I left there, I thought I'd draw unnecessary suspicion.

Get everyone ready. The goods will arrive at the port shortly.

Yes, sir.

Gwanghae was aiming for sulfur after all.

As I expected, I shouldn't take him so lightly.

The king leading a smuggling deal in a foreign land?

No one else but Gwanghae would think of that.

What should we do, sir?

It should get noisy...

by having the king of Joseon get caught buying sulfur from Japan.

Don't draw any attention. Bring him out as quickly as possible.

Yes, sire!

There is no sign yet.

Will you be all right? You don't need to be involved from here.

You don't know much about the Japanese.

I should see the trade be completed.

I've already received a lot of help.

- So... - Help?

Make sure to keep that word in mind.

I might ask for a very difficult favor.

Favor?

They're here.

Keep in mind, everyone.

The security of the country depends on this trade.

The incoming ship is from Yamada Group under Idachi.

They will bring sulfur disguised as grain.

If we get caught...

they will deny Idachi's involvement and bury this matter.

It's the same for us.

We have to protect the weaponry bureau and the king.

If we get arrested, this happened only because of my order.

That's how you should confess. So give them my name.

We have the goods ready.

Go check.

You don't need to check.

This is the best quality sulfur.

I can tell just by looking.

Hey, hurry up! We have no time.

- Move them. - Yes, sir.

- Move them. - Yes, sir.

- What's this? - The government bell!

We got caught!

Who is it?

Sire!

No, you can't use swords!

- Sir! - Did you forget?

We can't have any problem!

They're smugglers from Joseon!

Sir!

Step back! If you don't, I'll slash him!

What are you doing?

A gamble. I can't give you away.

What?

- What are you doing? - Step back! Everyone, step back!

I'll take the blame for this. So tell them you got fooled by me.

What?

Tell them that you thought it was an official notice!

Tell them that I used you.

Since you're an envoy, you should be able to end it with that.

I have to go to Joseon no matter what. Do you understand?

So you have to survive and save me!

Arrest him.

Follow me!

Gyosan!

- Gyosan! - Yes, sire.

Heo Gyoon came back safely.

- What? - I said it's over.

Hwa Yi got caught!

Damn it!

Ja Gyung! Ja Gyung!

I'll take the blame for this. Tell them that you got fooled by me.

What?

Tell them that you thought it was an official notice!

Tell them that I used you!

Who was it? Just where did this...

Is this horse shit or cow shit?

You look awful.

A crow might call you his brother.

No look suits a spy better than looking like a beggar.

I can even sing a beggar's song in the Ming language.

I gave you a tough task.

No, it was interesting.

I must be perfectly suited to be a spy.

Government work is obvious and boring.

So, what about the goods?

This is what you were looking for.

The secret book that disappeared from Joseon 300 years ago...

Heo Gyoon found it, sire.

Sir!

Luckily, we won't have much problem.

Thanks to him, it's a simple deal...

But it seems that you'll have a problem.

Pardon?

Tell me.

Whose order was it?

I was suspicious of you from the beginning.

I couldn't meet with Idachi, and your suspicious move...

Sir.

Who ordered it? Whose order did you follow to do this?

But will this be enough?

You told me before...

that there is another power aside from you in this country, sire.

Then, unless we find him first...

developing gunpowder has a long way to go.

Yes, that will be the case.

However...

Tell me!

Otherwise, I'll be forced to eliminate you.

Can't you hear me?

Do you really mean to offer me your head?

Please! Please, sir!

But we'll find soon...

who that is.

Yes, it will never leak.

Who is it?

Tell me!

Who ordered you and plotted this?

It's...

It's...

It's His Majesty.

What?

What did you just say?

It was the king?

How dare you! What kind of...

But... why?

Why would the king...

The king told me to bring sulfur.

Why would he mess this up?

It's...

It's because His Majesty's goal was not sulfur at all.

- What? - Sir...

all of this was only bait.

That's how it was.

During this trip to Edo

His Majesty wanted to find the power that stole sulfur

and interrupted his development of gunpowder.

I told you to fill up this sulfur storage.

Go to Edo and do it yourself. With a smuggling deal.

That's why he sent you...

and told me to keep an eye on the people close to you.

He said there had to be an informant.

He told me to find the one who gets in touch with him in Edo.

No matter what sacrifice I had to make.

All of this was bait?

To use me and find the opposition?

Are you saying the king didn't care about sulfur from the beginning?

Sir...

How could this happen?

How...

- Food! Give me some food! - Shut up!

Go to bed now!

No matter what happens, I have to go to Joseon.

Do you understand?

So you have to survive and save me!

You bastard!

You blame everything on Hwa Yi and walk out alive?

Getting caught for sulfur smuggling means the death penalty.

He'll die right away without a trial!

I know that.

You do?

- And you still handed him away? - No.

I didn't do that. He did it.

What?

Come with me. I need your help.

What are you doing? Didn't you come here to save him?

That's what I'm going to do.

As I promised, I'm going to save him.

Yes, keep your promise.

This time, definitely.

[Hwajung]

We'll get back all the sulfur we need at the weaponry bureau.

And we'll save him and go back to Joseon with everyone.

He appeared in front of me after becoming Gwanghae's man.

What should we do about Councilor Hong?

We can't let him die.

We must bring him with us.

It is to get back everything I've lost.

We finally caught the back of him.

It is time to start now.

There is definitely something going on.

Even if I have to die, I'll bring Hwa Yi.

Hurry up. Sail the ship right away.

The ship will leave soon.

Please... I can't die here like this.