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Joseon Gunman

The order to arrest you is out.

Soldiers from the Court of Justice will barge in soon.

Where is Park Yoon Kang?

As soon as the day breaks, I'll send you home.

- We won't be separated anymore. - Don't worry. I'll come back.

- Where am I? - Stay here for a while.

- There is something you need to do for me. - Something to do?

We'll open a new world. We need you for that.

Young Master, where are you?

If we succeed, does the world really change?

If we succeed, Park Yoon Kang won't be chased anymore.

I'll do it. I'll train the soldiers.

What do you mean? Lady Soo In is becoming a court maid?

Don't go. Why on earth are you doing this?

We'll only be separated for a while so that we can live in a better world together.

Don't worry. We'll definitely meet again.

[Episode 20]

I'm sorry, Young Master.

You won't be able to understand me now

but you'll be able to understand me someday.

We'll be separated only for a while so that we can be together forever.

So we'll definitely meet again.

When we meet again, we'll be able to live happily together.

We'll be able to live in a world like that.

Miss...

What happened? Did you go to Lady Soo In again?

Did you ask her to become a court maid again?

- Let go of me first. - Tell me.

Was it you, Teacher? Did you meet with Lady Soo In?

Yes, I did.

Why did it have to be Lady Soo In?

Why did it have to be as a court maid? Just why?

I needed someone who was trusted by Her Majesty.

I needed someone who'd check the moves of Her Majesty and the Min family day and night.

Didn't I tell you?

She's more precious than my own life.

She's the only remaining wish I have.

So why... why did you do that?

Why did you take Lady Soo In away from me?

Why did you steal away the only hope that I had?

I'm sorry.

But that's what she wanted.

- She chose the path to protect you. - I don't want to hear it!

She's becoming the king's woman. How is that for me?

Lady Soo In told me...

She bet everything for you now.

She's sacrificing herself so that you won't be a runaway anymore!

Stop. Please stop!

There is only one way to bring back Lady Soo In now.

You have to carry this out successfully.

That's for the sake of you and Lady Soo In.

And also... it's for all of us.

I wanted to be with you every day.

I wanted to talk to you every night.

That was the first dream I had in my life.

I have a dream that I want to realize.

Dream?

A dream where I want to go to the end of that sea.

- To the end of the sea? - Yes.

Mister...

You are...

Yes, I ran away after stealing food.

- So, are you all better now? - Yes. Thank you.

I heard from the doctor that you carried me there.

Yes. So what are you doing here by yourself?

I'm hiding.

I'm a runaway. I like it here because no one comes here.

You're the Dark Gunman of the Full Moon, right?

You saved me at the mine, right?

Don't think about lying to me. I can hear everything!

I don't forget the voices I've heard before.

What are you doing here?

Everything's destroyed here.

- Just... - Do you not have anywhere to go, either?

I don't know where to go anymore...

Cheer up. You're the Dark Gunman.

There are a lot of people like us. You have to save them all.

Just like you did for me.

I got all the way to the palace, but a sword again?

If you want, join another team. They all have new guns.

I don't want to. I don't like guns.

Why not?

It doesn't look cool.

A true match is done with swords.

As we stare at each other...

'I've waited for this day! The enemy of my father!'

'Take my sword!'

You're my enemy.

Anyway, there wouldn't be another rebellion, right?

I can just make rounds around the palace walls and get my pay.

You never know.

There could be attackers who climb over that wall even today.

Really? Is the situation already that bad?

In that case, I'll return to the police...

It's too late. You're a palace guard now.

If you want to live, get ready to fight off any enemy!

That's the only way.

Why are you telling me that now?

Do you really want me to die?

You'll be really sad if I died!

He's really...

Lady Soo In...

Officer Han...

Look!

Miss! Miss!

What's going on here?

I followed your order and went to Gwangju camp.

But I didn't see Park Yoon Kang.

Did you check thoroughly?

Yes. I told them I was from the commerce department

and they let me take a look around the camp.

I stayed there until sunset, but I didn't see anyone suspicious.

Okay, I got it.

This is strange... The intel can't be wrong.

Please just leave it.

At any rate, he's a runaway.

There isn't anything he can do other than hiding himself.

He wouldn't stay that way.

As long as he's alive, I'm sure he's doing something.

It's a fight where one of us has to die before it ends.

It occurred to me... that this is the fate of him and me.

I'll keep looking for him.

I'll plant merchants around the camp.

You should focus on the government for now.

Sure. I got it.

Where are we going?

- Are we just going? - Yes. Why?

I just like that I'm going with you.

I was hopeless.

I wasn't sure if I could keep running away until I died.

If you weren't chased, what would you want to do?

I want to go to school.

- School? - Yes. I want to learn to read.

I was envious of the young masters of the noble class who were reading books.

But I should wake up from my dream. When would that day come?

I just wish I could eat well.

You...

Park Yoon Kang.

I'll join. I'll join you like Lady Soo In did.

I'm going to succeed for her.

Yes, you should. You have to carry it out successfully!

Please tell me. What do you plan to do?

How do you plan to open a new world?

Will you take down His Majesty?

No, I won't.

People are not yet ready to accept the world without the king.

Even when they curse at the corrupt officials

they can't dare to think of flipping the king's authority.

That's right. If we harm the king, people will accuse us of being traitors.

- Then... - We'll leave His Majesty alive...

and bring just his power to us.

We'll allow for the royal family to exist...

but we'll control the power.

Then I should take the palace by force.

Yes, we need to punish all the retainers who support His Majesty.

Second Vice Premier Kim Byung Jae, Min Young Ik and the Min family...

and the likes of Choi Won Shin, too.

And we'll get His Majesty to surrender.

After that, we'll start a new government and open a new world.

We'll abolish the discrimination of children and free the slaves.

And...

even the court maids, too.

How many soldiers do you have?

Five hundred soldiers that the princess's husband is training at the Gwangju camp.

Five hundred soldiers who are trained in Bukchong, Hamgyung Province.

Fourteen cadets who studied in Japan.

And forty-three members of the secret society in the progressive party.

We have over a thousand soldiers combined.

That's a big number.

But it's still not enough to fight against the palace guards

and three thousand soldiers from Qing who are stationed in the capital.

I know. We should gather more if we can.

If we can get help, we should.

- What do you mean by 'help'? - I'm contacting the Japanese legation.

I think we'll hear good news.

No, please don't get help from Japan.

This is something we have to accomplish on our own.

If we rely on Japan, they'll act like the owners in the end.

You've seen what Qing is doing to us after the rebellion.

Don't lean on the Japanese power. Lean on the people's power.

People will be more help to us than anything else.

Without the people's help, we cannot succeed in this.

Yes, you're right.

But they're not free enough to join our mission.

They have to worry about the next meal. So how could they join our mission?

It's too bad, but the ones sharing the goal have to move now.

It won't be too difficult to make them realize it.

Even if it takes time, please keep meeting with people.

You have to understand their tears and be with them for us to achieve this.

Qing and France are at war over Vietnam.

If things get worse from here, that will be the best opportunity for us.

Please take charge of the soldiers here for a while.

Yes, I will.

Then...

Thanks, kid.

Mister!

- Dong Yi! - They told me I can stay here.

I got permission!

That's great.

I'm just carrying a water jug now, but I'm going to be cool and shoot a gun later.

Just like the Dark Gunman of the Full Moon who saved me.

In the war between Qing and France over Vietnam, Qing is struggling.

What if Qing loses the war...

That won't happen.

Qing won't fall apart so easily.

Keep an eye on Her Majesty and the Min family's movements.

Hand it to Jung In Joo.

Then it will come to me.

- What are you doing here? - Just as you see it.

I've become a court maid.

A court maid...

That's a surprise.

By the way, what brought you here?

I'm also helping in the executive department when I get a chance.

The work my father used to do.

Her Majesty gave me her permission.

Then...

Stop right there.

If you're helping in the executive department, you should be able to help me, too.

Follow me.

It came from the commerce department.

I'm going to report to the officials, so prepare a summary.

Yes, sir.

What happened to your arm?

You look uncomfortable.

- I got hurt a little. - Goodness.

The more I think about it, you're quite something.

To become a court maid leaving behind Park Yoon Kang.

Didn't you know that you had to cut any ties with other men?

He became a runaway. He'll be chased forever now.

So? Are you saying that you'll forget him?

You, not anyone else...

- Soo In. - Yes, sir.

Don't be careless and jump around.

Whatever you do, I know you're doing it for Park Yoon Kang.

I'm warning you.

Don't do anything stupid. I'm watching you.

This letter was sent by Soo In.

The Qing army will pull out in 15 days.

- How many? - Half of 3000 will return home.

The Qing legation sent a notice to Her Majesty first.

Then we should get ready, too.

- Soo In? - Yes.

She became a court maid.

She wouldn't become a court maid leaving behind Park Yoon Kang.

There must be some plan.

I'm sure.

Since she's at Her Majesty's quarter

I'm worried that she'd say useless things to Her Majesty.

Sir.

One of my men watching the camp saw someone who looks like Park Yoon Kang.

He was wearing a soldier's uniform.

What?

It looked like he was training the soldiers on shooting.

We should deal with at least 3000, 4000 soldiers for a revolt.

The soldiers from the Chin Force and the remaining Qing soldiers will gather.

Changduk Palace, where His Majesty is staying now, is too big.

Even if we occupy the palace by surprise...

it's difficult to defend the palace only with 1000 soldiers.

Yes, that would be the case.

Then why don't we move His Majesty to somewhere else?

Where?

Right here.

Gyungwoon Palace.

We can defend this size with 1000 soldiers.

And it's also a very short distance away.

Yes, you're right.

To fight with a small number of soldiers

we should be based in a place where it's easy for us to defend ourselves.

But there isn't any good way to move His Majesty over there.

After the rebellion, he doesn't leave the palace at all.

Why don't we just gain control over His Majesty by force?

No, that's too reckless.

We have to find a way so that His Majesty will move on his own.

If we move him by force, the palace guards will stop us.

How could we move His Majesty from Changduk Palace to Gyungwoon Palace?

Please wait outside.

You shouldn't come in...

What's going on?

You have a visitor.

He is Choi Won Shin from the commerce department.

Choi Won Shin?

Yes, my lord. I'd like to see you for a moment.

Wait. I'm coming out.

Please don't.

I'm coming in.

Have you been well?

Yes. What is it about?

I have something to discuss with you, so I came in a hurry.

Minister of Interior, you were here too.

Yes, I come to visit him once in a while.

Were you two alone?

As you can see.

But...

there are three tea cups.

To be honest, I heard a criminal that His Majesty is looking for might be here.

May I take a look around?

You!

Don't act rashly.

Don't you know who I am?

Of course I do. You're the husband of the princess.

That's right.

So why would a member of the royal family hide a criminal that His Majesty is looking for?

Don't you know you're humiliating me by just bringing that up?

Pardon me. I was only doing it for His Majesty...

I don't want to hear it!

Are you saying that we don't care about His Majesty?

Leave right now!

And when you come next time, get your manners together.

Otherwise, I'll speak to His Majesty and remove you from all your official titles.

I understand.

Please forgive me for my rude behavior.

Were you able to check?

I couldn't see him.

But it feels like they're hiding something.

Then would there be another way?

He's the princess's husband.

His Majesty favors him more than anyone else.

Very well done. You gave us very important information.

Don't mention it.

The day is coming up soon.

Please keep up the good work.

Yes.

By the way...

when will it be done?

Moving His Majesty to Gyungwoon Palace on that day.

Well, we are gathering opinions.

But we can't come up with a good idea.

Then why don't you use gunpowder?

- Gunpowder? - Yes.

Set off an explosive and disguise it as a rebellion.

If we move His Majesty to a safe place, he'll move on his own.

Yes... that's a great idea.

Would you like to try it?

Yes.

If you could prepare gunpowder for me, I'll take care of the rest.

Gunpowder?

Yes. Stop by at the weapon storage and take it out little by little.

And bring it to the palace every time you go there.

- Then... - You just need to leave it.

The one in the palace will take care of the rest.

- Yes, I understand. - It's dangerous, so be extra careful.

Yes.

It will be at the back garden of the executive department.

I put a mark on the wall, so just leave it there.

What brought you here?

I came to see my father.

By the way, what brought you here...

I came to see Her Majesty.

I just saw Second Vice Premier at the Injung Hall.

I see. Thank you. Then...

Okay, you should go now. Her Majesty must be waiting for you.

Yes, Father.

- Soo In... - Brother.

What brought you here?

I came to see someone at the executive department.

I see. Bye now.

Wait.

What's going on?

Why did you come here?

To the garden with no one around.

I'm leaving after working at the executive department.

This is the shortcut. But why would you ask?

Never mind. You can go now.

Yes.

It's been a while.

How have you been?

I'm doing well thanks to you, Your Majesty.

How is Soo In doing?

I heard that she became a court maid and is keeping at your side.

She's doing well. She's very bright.

Yes. But...

- don't trust her too much. - What do you mean by that?

I feel like the reason Soo In came into the palace is for her loved one.

- Loved one? - His name is Park Yoon Kang.

He's being chased for killing Japanese people.

Soo In will give up her life for Park Yoon Kang.

Even when she got taken to the Court of Justice over gunpowder

Soo In kept quiet to the end for Park Yoon Kang.

My goodness...

Why would she become a court maid?

If she knows about Park Yoon Kang

she must have a grudge on me and His Majesty.

She probably has some purpose.

Why don't you test her first?

I'm sure she'll reveal her true self.

- Good night. - Sure. Good job today.

Yoon Kang!

If we get caught, I'll be dead, not you!

Got it. Don't worry!

By the way, why did you come to the palace?

Is it because of Lady Soo In...

Just... to get familiarized with the palace.

Why would you?

Are you going to run away with her?

Don't do it. Even Lady Soo In will become a runaway, not just you.

Will the two runaways run away and live happily?

Stop the nonsense and go now.

I'll walk around by myself from here.

Good work.

Your grace is immeasurable, Your Majesty.

By the way...

you are...

Your Majesty!

- Have you been here? - Oh, Prime Minister.

- You're working hard late at night. - Not at all.

Where are you headed?

I was on my way to the office. I have to read the reports that I've put off.

I see. Let me go with you. I'll help.

Let's do that.

Seriously, it could've been bad!

Park Yoon Kang is in the Gwangju camp?

Yes. It seems that the princess's husband is hiding him.

How could that happen?

I also met Minister of Interior Kim Ok Gyun there, too.

- Minister of Interior? - Yes, Your Majesty.

That place seems suspicious to me.

For whatever reason, soldiers were also focused on training until late at night.

It seems that they are plotting something.

For Minister of Interior and the princess's husband to partner up and train the army?

Besides, Park Yoon Kang who must have a grudge on His Majesty is there...

Then it has to be a coup.

Both of them have admired Japan's Meiji Restoration.

They must be planning to do something like that.

We need to report to His Majesty right away.

But he trusts Kim Ok Gyun.

Besides, he favors the princess's husband more than anyone.

If the coup is successful, it's all over for us.

It's time for the shift change.

Why don't you take down the princess's husband from the Gwangju post first?

That way, he won't be able to use the soldiers and Park Yoon Kang.

But there is no excuse for that.

Even if there is, His Majesty will never demote him.

Not a demotion. It will be disguised as a promotion.

- Promotion? - Yes.

Send him to take charge of the foreign affairs department.

Instead, it'll be a post with no military power.

Right...

We have to move in secret.

All of our lives depend on this.

Young Master...

Are you doing okay? Are you feeling well?

Are you having a hard time?

What happened? How can you be here...

I decided to join.

I decided to join the path that you're walking.

Young Master...

I realized the meaning of your becoming a court maid too late.

The time that you must've spent on agonizing and hurting by yourself...

I didn't learn about it sooner.

Only after you left, I realized it.

That's why I feel worse... and I couldn't stand it.

I'll make it a success.

I'll carry this out successfully even just for you.

Then... I'm going to make you come back to my arms.

And I won't leave you alone anymore.

Don't worry. Everything will work out.

I'll come to you soon.

And I'll protect you again.

Thank you.

What? Pregnant?

Yes. I just feel...

Please be quiet.

It's true, right? We should have a wedding first. And come up with the baby's name.

Please be quiet.

Having a baby while we are hiding in the temple...

I'm so embarrassed that I can't even raise my head in front of the monks.

Je Mi, I'm sure they'll understand. Buddha is all about understanding everything.

Your words...

Don't get too excited. It might be a false alarm.

Don't worry, I'm sure. I'm more than capable!

- But I'm still worried. - About what now?

A baby born out of a slave is a slave.

That really bothers me.

Why do you say that out of nowhere?

Just think about good things. Okay?

- Is that true? - Yes.

I snuck into the palace to familiarize myself and ran into Lady Soo In.

They became aware of our plan of revolution.

Goodness...

As soon as the day breaks, their counterattack will begin.

First, the princess's husband will be taken off from this camp.

I believe it's proper to appoint the princess's husband

as the head of the foreign affairs.

What is that out of nowhere?

He's very knowledgeable in new cultures and systems.

So I believe it is right to have him serve Your Majesty from that post.

That makes sense.

I wanted to keep him close by anyway.

I needed more knowledgeable people in the palace.

Your Majesty, if you execute personnel changes suddenly

it will bring about chaos in many departments.

Don't worry. I'll give enough time for the transfer.

Your Majesty, from what I know, the princess's husband trained soldiers.

They seem to be well-trained soldiers, so don't leave them in Gwangju

- and bring them to Chin Force. - There is no need to move the soldiers!

Since they're well-trained, of course they should be near His Majesty.

Yes, let's do that.

I'll leave it to Second Vice Premier to place them appropriately.

Your grace is immeasurable.

Minister of Interior, Kim Ok Gyun!

His face was a sight to watch.

It was obvious that he was taken aback.

Would it be okay to feel at ease after this?

All the soldiers in training are taken away now. What could they do?

They probably can't move at all for a while.

But... if you keep such a dangerous man in a place for too long...

The dangerous ones should be kept closer.

Don't worry. I'll continue to keep an eye on him.

Then... I'll have to get rid of them one by one.

Then where do you plan to place the soldiers from Gwangju camp?

Leave it to me. I have someone trustworthy.

We had planted someone trustworthy.

You don't need to worry.

Good job on getting all the way here.

I'm Captain Kim Ho Kyung who will be leading you from now.

- Bow to Captain! - Loyalty!

Loyalty!

You're moving up the day?

Yes.

We're not in a good situation now. They already became aware...

That's why we have to rush. Get ready.

It's a very hasty decision.

The more time passes, the worse it is for us.

If we wait longer, the ones here will have their identities revealed.

He's right. Let's start.

We have to take care of all the retainers together at once.

And we have to get His Majesty's surrender.

If we are late, soldiers from Chin Force and Qing will come for us.

That's why I'm telling you.

The meeting with His Majesty is the only time that all the officials are together.

That means we have to attack the palace head on.

Then let's go head-to-head.

Why can't we? I'll be at the front.

I'll go straight to the palace and cut off all the retainers' heads!

With only 1000 soldiers?

It's definitely not easy to gain control over the soldiers who are in the palace.

Even if we have multiples of the soldiers, it'll be hard to win.

There is even a saying 'one against one hundred'!

You shouldn't make the soldiers sacrifice themselves without a cause.

Is there an occasion for the retainers to gather outside of the palace?

A party was held every time a new department opened.

Yes.

- Are you sure? - There is one.

The location of the revolution is the post office.

We'll get rid of all the retainers

then we'll go to Changduk Palace.

And let's escort His Majesty and Her Majesty to Gyungwoon Palace.

It's in three days. In three days, we'll open a new world.

We have to carry this out successfully. Everyone, please be ready.

Wow, you look very smart. I wish we could have a son like this.

That's right. You look like you'll be very strong.

You should also take good care of him.

Yes. I have a younger brother now.

Yes.

Is something going on?

No. Why?

Why are you holding my hand so tight? As if this is the last time...

You don't want to hold my hand anymore?

I guess it's almost time for my Yeon Ha to get married.

Don't change the subject. There is something going on, right?

It's something dangerous, isn't it?

- No, there isn't anything. - Brother...

Don't worry. I've been fine even after going through everything.

Our father and mother are protecting us.

That's what I believe.

Brother...

I'm sorry, Brother. I should be going with you.

This is about opening a new world for my baby...

It's okay. Stay with Je Mi.

Get ready to become a good father.

Don't say anything to Yeon Ha.

Yes, Brother.

Brother...

Be careful.

Don't worry. See you again.

Really... be careful.

Envoy Takejo of the Japanese legation promised to help.

Once the coup starts, he'll send us Japanese soldiers to support us.

- Are you not going to tell Yoon Kang? - We have to keep it a secret for now.

It's no time to tell him something like that.

Finally, it's tomorrow.

A new day will begin in Joseon.

It's tomorrow. Get ready.

Soo In, are you asleep?

I brought some cookies.

Soo In...

You must be tired.

There was nothing.

I also checked during the day.

I got it.

- Post office? - Yes.

I was invited to the celebration party.

All the foreign envoys are invited, too.

Second Vice Premier will come with me, too.

It's not an occasion for me to attend.

But His Majesty asked me to attend himself.

That's great. It's only natural.

You're the one truly supporting His Majesty.

You're more important than anyone else.

I'm going to earn more trust from His Majesty regardless of what it takes.

And I'm going to grab everything that I have not yet had.

Yes, please do. I'd like to see that soon.

Yes, I will show you.

Absolutely.

Ho Kyung...

What are you still doing there?

I'm just getting some air.

Why? Do you have any concerns?

No. How is your cold?

Well, it's not getting any better.

Then please rest at home tomorrow.

There is a party at the post office tomorrow.

Foreign envoys are attending too.

As Second Vice Premier of this country, I shouldn't miss the party.

- But... - Don't worry.

Do you think I'll collapse over this cold?

Go to bed.

[Postal Service Headquarters]

[Postal Service Opening Party]

Please do well.

Success of this mission is on your shoulders.

Yes.

It's today. Bring the soldiers to Gyungwoon Palace by six o'clock.

There is a celebration party at the post office tomorrow.

- Lead the soldiers to Gyungwoon Palace. - Aren't you coming with us?

Please to meet you, sir.

He says it's an honor to meet you.

I'm glad to meet you too.

- Thank you for the invitation. - It's our pleasure.

Please enjoy.

Welcome.

It's been a long time.

He is in charge of the commerce department.

He's the head of merchants in Joseon.

He's in charge of the commerce department. And he's the leader of merchants in Joseon.

- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you too, sir.

It will start soon.

Now, let's begin.

Let's open up a new world for the people of Joseon!

Yes, sir!

The need for new postal service was brought up.

Therefore, based on the cooperation and help from many countries

we came to see the opening of the postal service headquarters.

This will become a very meaningful day for the people of Joseon.

There is a fire! Please evacuate!

Fire?

- Let's go, sir. - Let's go.

Now, let's go!

Yes, sir!

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