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Episode 18
Kang Chi.
Who's there?
Who is it?
Tell me who you are.
Now that you've seen the Head Merchant's face, are you happy?
Unfortunately, we will be leaving now.
- We haven't even started the banquet. - The festivity is already over.
Then...
There's much more that we've prepared.
I've prepared this event to apologize about what happened before.
Please stay a bit longer.
Sorry.
The Head Merchant doesn't seem to want to stay.
We'll be going for today.
I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.
What do we do? This is such an expensive robe...
This girl must be crazy.
There was a tattoo that the gisaengs from the Choon Hwa Gwan have.
You should have been careful. How could you do this to a special guest?
I'm sorry. Please forgive me.
I was in a hurry.
Please forgive the girls.
Good job.
She's a fake.
Fake?
What do you mean?
The one that attended the banquet tonight is not the real Head Merchant.
The one you saw was fake.
Can you swear on that with your life?
If so, will you believe me?
But, isn't it strange?
You and the Goon Bon merchants have known each other for over 20 years.
You're like family.
Why do you think she's doing this to you?
What's your identity?
Are you a thief?
Are you Korean?
You know how to speak Korean?
I'm sorry if I scared you.
The lantern wasn't on, so I thought it was an empty room.
Customarily, we used to light a lantern in front of a room that was being occupied.
Head Merchant, are you inside?
What is it?
An outsider came in, and we're chasing him.
We want to make sure you are safe.
Are you being chased?
It's not because I'm a bad guy.
It's the bad guys who are chasing me.
It's true. Please believe me.
It's safe here.
You can go.
Thank you for believing me.
You're good at speaking Korean being that you're Japanese.
I'm Korean.
I'm helping out a Japanese merchant, and that's why I'm staying at the inn.
I see.
Then...
Red tongue sole stew, belted beard grunt grill, and spotty belly greenling soup.
You must try these three dishes.
You can't talk about the Hundred Year Inn without trying these three.
They are three most popular dishes here at the inn.
You must know a lot about the Hundred Year Inn.
You can say that.
Before Lord Park Moo Sol passed away, I did.
Anyway, make sure to try them. You won't regret it.
Then.
Wait.
What is your name?
It's Kang Chi.
Choi Kang Chi.
Choi Kang Chi?
I was abandoned in the river. "Kang" means river, and "Chi" means abandoned.
That's why it's Choi Kang Chi.
Then.
What's happened to Kang Chi?
Where are you looking?
Kang Chi!
What happened?
What did you do that the entire inn is like a disturbed beehive?
I've attacked the beehive well.
What do you mean?
I will explain when we get out.
First, let's get out of here.
You can't go that way.
Tae Seo.
Chae Ryung.
Chae Ryung!
What?
There's an uproar amongst the Goon Bon merchants?
I hear there was a theft.
We presume someone came in to try to spy on the merchants.
Don't think about going that way.
It's heavily guarded there.
If we can't go that way, we can go through the side door.
I'm sure they've already secured all the doors.
Even so, there are three of us. We can go through them.
Right?
Right.
This mission is a secret patrol.
You can never get your identities revealed to anyone.
So, don't cause any more trouble. Follow me.
Come this way.
What's going on?
Being that it's only a petty theft, why is there all this ruckus?
Someone's stolen something that's important to us.
Something important?
What can that be?
What is so important that guards are walking around all over the inn?
Is that stolen good something related to our business deal?
If so, it's important to me as well.
So, answer me!
What is that item that was stolen?
You're leaving now?
The festivity ended earlier than planned.
I see.
Eok Man, light the way for them.
Of course.
I will lead the way. Follow me.
Stop!
What is it?
I came out because I heard there was a theft at the inn.
Really?
But, what does that have to do with us?
Thinking about it, it's such a big coincidence.
The very night that you came to offer a banquet...
a good guest of mine had something very important stolen.
You are the one who asked us to come to the Hundred Year Inn.
I'm sure you knew that the lady merchant wouldn't have been able to go to Choon Hwa Gwan.
Are you saying that the theft had something to do with us?
Of course, I'm not suspecting you.
But just to be safe, I want to search your group.
I've already checked everyone in this group.
I'm talking to Head Mistress Chun.
Take down your outer coats.
Start the search!
Yes, sir!
Nothing was found, my Lord.
Did you search thoroughly?
Yes, my Lord.
Is that enough?
May we go now?
Go tell Police Chief Jung that there was a thief inside the inn.
Tell him to capture whoever seems suspicious.
Especially...
Tell him to carefully search for any members of Moo Hyung Do Gwan in the village.
For some reason, I think they are involved.
Yes, sir.
Let's go.
Head Maid, what's going on?
Who are they?
Chung Jo, it's us.
Kang Chi.
- What's going on, Head Maid? - I'll tell you the details, later.
The three of them will have to stay the night here.
Chung Jo, please take care of them.
Brother Gon, the elders are here.
Yes, Head Mistress.
Kang Chi, you come, too.
I'm sorry for making you come to a place like this.
- It was just so urgent. - It's okay.
When it's this urgent, where we meet is not important.
Please come in.
Kang Chi, what are you doing here?
What?
You see...
I brought him, Master.
I thought we would need him since he knows the inn well.
Is Yeo Wool here, too?
So, I heard that you have something urgent to give me.
What is it?
It's a map.
Map?
The details of the map are amazing.
All of the important sites are accurately marked.
It must have taken them at least six months to prepare all of this.
Don't you think the murder cases are related to the sights on this map?
The times coincide.
They've been preparing this meticulously?
First, we should capture Jo Gwan Woong
and find out about the origins of this map and his relationship to the Japanese merchant.
This map is not enough evidence to arrest Jo Gwan Woong.
If we act rashly, we may be attacked by his allies in the Eastern Faction.
The Eastern Faction is already deceiving people to believe that there won't be any war.
Hwang Young Kil's suggestions have been dismissed, and Kim Sung Il's advice has been heeded.
So, we've had to stop the progress on war prevention.
That is tragic.
The nation is in such danger
and we are being controlled by the East Faction politics at a time like this.
How strange... Where did one go?
I know I took all eight of the sheets.
I don't know where one went.
What's going on?
I'm sorry.
We didn't know they would come so soon.
So...
Are you telling me we lost that map that we've worked on diligently for the past few months?
Find a guy named Choi Kang Chi.
He's the one that stole our map.
I'm sure you know how important that map is to us.
I won't take any excuses or apologies.
Even if you have to kill Choi Kang Chi, bring back the rest of the map.
How did you lose that one sheet?
I know...
You didn't show your face to that guest, did you?
You see...
She saw?
Not exactly, we just sort of saw one another without meaning to.
It should be okay that she saw him, as long as she doesn't know his name.
You see...
You told her your name?
I couldn't not answer when she asked for my name.
I was grateful to her for hiding me. And she looked so understanding and generous.
- And... - She was pretty, right?
Was she pretty?
No, not because she was pretty. She had one of those faces that seem so familiar.
- She was pretty. - That's not it.
Jo Gwan Woong is already suspecting our school. And you told her your name?
Good job!
Don't create something that's not true.
She was someone who saved my life.
Anyway...
Thanks to someone, it seems like there will be a lot of disturbance outside.
We should hide here tonight, and return tomorrow.
Yes, Master said that's a good idea, too.
It really wasn't because she was pretty. I mean it!
What did you say?
Ja Hong Myung may be Seo Hwa?
Nothing's verified, but looking at the facts, it seems that may be the case.
A person thought to be dead has returned.
And a Thousand Year demon, Wol Ryung, has woken up.
Seeing that these horrid things are continually happening...
I think it's an omen of danger for our nation.
If that's true, I'm worried about Kang Chi.
If that's true, I'm more worried about Ja Hong Myung.
What made her return, and side with Jo Gwan Woong?
Why did you bring back the food?
Seo Hwa... Who is that lady?
How is she related to Kang Chi, and how does she know the Head Mistress and Master Dam?
How do you know her?
Tell me. What's the story?
Tell me. What more are you hiding from me?
Besides the map and the fake Head Merchant, what else are you hiding from me?
- Watch what you say. - You're the one who should watch it.
You want to control the business in the Southern province?
And you want to control the food supply in the South?
Then stop with the games and make your choice right here.
Either show your face here, and continue our relationship
or...
forget any deals between the two of us.
What? Forget our deal?
Starting now, we are fighting for our lives.
If the stolen map is in the hands of Admiral Lee Soo Shin
it's clear that both you and I will be threatened.
So, there's no other way, but to make one of two choices.
- Either I abandon you... - Look here!
Or, you stop playing games with me!
You know that an alliance can only be formed between two equal parties.
So, you make the decision.
I'll be going, then.
Wait.
Wait just a moment.
Will you be able to find the map for us?
I will answer that after seeing your face.
Lift the shade.
Lift it.
Don't come any closer.
How...
How can this be?
Yoon Seo Hwa...
You are Yoon Seo Hwa.
What do you mean? I'm the Head Merchant of Goon Bon.
My name is Ja Hong Myung.
Ja Hong Myung?
Now that I've shown you my face, will you find the map for us?
Will you find it for us?
Deputy Seo!
He hasn't come back yet.
You did a great job last night.
Thanks to you, we've given the map to the admiral.
That's good.
- Anyway, I think the Master's mad. - He's not mad, he's worried.
That's a relief.
Looking at you like this, you have your mother's eyes.
You know my mother?
What is this?
That's an assignment I'm giving to you.
What?
You still don't know?
I'm one of the Four Masters.
I'm Chun Soo Ryun who represent the orchid.
You're one of the Four Masters?
Are you surprised because I'm a woman, or because I'm a gisaeng?
That's not it.
There's no level amongst the Four Masters.
Whether you are owner or servant, commoner or of noble blood...
Man or woman...
It's just a meeting between people with the same goal.
I see.
But, what do you want me to do with this?
Go, and cut down the tree that's written there.
Cut down that tree, and bring me the house built out of its wood.
Do you know the name Seo Hwa?
I heard that it's Kang Chi's mother's name.
Did you know?
No, I didn't know her name.
I see.
She was also of noble blood, and she became a gisaeng when her family was ruined.
And, she fell in love with Kang Chi's father who was a divine being.
Yes.
But...
Do you know who slayed Kang Chi's father?
I heard he was a sheriff at the time.
A house made out of the woods of this cut tree... I don't get it.
Sheriff Dam Pyung Joon, I'm talking about your father.
I heard he slayed and killed Kang Chi's father.
Did you know about that?
I guess, you knew.
- Look, Lady Chung Jo. - Then, does Kang Chi know that, too?
Have you been hiding it from Kang Chi?
And you act like nothing's wrong.
Have you been smiling away with that innocent face?
- You've got some heart. - Don't talk like that.
- It's not like that... - The worst thing is lying.
How is lying any different from betrayal?
No?
I don't think this is something I want to talk to you about.
Then.
Kang Chi.
What does all this mean?
Yeo Wool.
What do I do?
Lady Yeo Wool.
What's wrong? Are you sick?
What do I do, Gon? What do I do?
What's wrong?
It's over, now.
Now, Kang Chi will never see me again.
What do I do?
What did you hear?
I heard from the beginning.
I'm sorry.
I didn't want to tell you like this.
Is it all true?
I heard that Sheriff Dam Pyung Joon slayed your father.
Your mother, who was left alone, gave birth to you.
And...
She died.
Kang Chi.
Wol Ryung.
Are you okay?
Where am I?
This is my basement library.
You came here.
I've prepared some ointment.
If you put this on your wound...
Who are you?
It's me, Wol Ryung. It's So Jung.
Your one and only human friend.
It's me, So Jung.
Wol Ryung.
Go away.
Don't come close to me.
Master, you have a guest.
What do you mean? Kang Chi left?
He left saying he has someone to meet.
I think he's gone to meet the one who slayed his father.
Kang Chi.
No.
No, Kang Chi.
That was the sword.
Twenty years ago, I used that sword to slay your father.
Why?
Why did you do that?
He killed 15 of my men.
In the end, he was going to attack your mother, too.
I had no other choice.
My father was that evil?
He was evil enough to attack his loving wife?
Your father was the one who was betrayed.
I heard that your father wanted to become human, too.
So, to obtain the Gu Family book, he spent 100 days in prayer.
But, your mother found out about your father's mythical identity.
Your mother was scared and fearful.
- So... - So...
You slayed my father?
To save my mother... Is that your excuse?
You think that's an excuse?
So...
The tragedy of my family began with the blade of this sword?
Sung!
Teacher Gon!
Kang Chi...
Did Kang Chi come here?
He went in to see Master just a little while ago.
- Father? - Yes.
The two of them are together right now.
Master!
Yeo Wool.
Trust me.
Even if you trust humans, all that returns is betrayal.
Master!
Father!
Master, are you okay?
No matter what happened 20 years ago
that happened between the adults before we were even born.
So...
Please don't let that past interfere with us.
What happened between the adults, you take care of it between yourselves.
Kang Chi.
Kang Chi!
What do I do?
Kang Chi!
Kang Chi.
You see...
Don't do that again.
Don't keep any secrets from me.
Don't ever walk past me again like I'm a stranger.
I did that because I felt so bad.
I felt so sorry.
I didn't know how to tell you.
That's why I did that.
I'm really sorry.
Look at me.
I...
like you.
I...
really like you.
Kang Chi.
Don't trust her.
I want to trust her.
You'll never be with them.
Until the end...
I want to be with her.
No matter how much I think about it, the Head Merchant looks just like someone I know.
You're sure her name is not Yoon Seo Hwa?
I'm sure.
I see.
Those papers are for Park Tae Seo's servanthood. And...
I won't accept this money.
But, the Head Merchant wanted to pay you.
This is my gift to you.
I will just accept your kind gesture.
Every time I see you, I feel that your talent is being wasted.
If I had someone like you, I would feel like I gained two wings.
That's an overstatement.
If the Head Merchant doesn't treat you well, come to me.
I will pretend I didn't hear that.
You should still keep it in your heart.
It's my sincerity.
Then.
I heard that Choi Kang Chi's the one who stole that map.
Is that true?
Yes, that's right.
I see.
Okay.
Did you say Choi Kang Chi stayed at the Choon Hwa Gwan last night?
Yes, that's right.
He stayed the night in Chung Jo's room.
I saw that with my own eyes.
I see.
Gob Dan!
Kang Chi!
- Have you been well? - Of course.
What brings you here?
Lady Chung Jo asked me to tell you that she wants to see you.
She has something important to tell you.
Who came to see her?
It was a gisaeng. I think her name was Chung Jo.
She seemed like someone that Lady Yeo Wool knew, so I let her in the room.
Is that okay?
I'll be going to Choon Hwa Gwan. Chung Jo wants to see me.
Here.
Have some liquor.
Why are we drinking?
We've been friends for a long time.
Can't I pour a good friend of mine a drink?
Why?
You don't want to take a drink from a gisaeng?
I see.
Fine.
Then, I'll drink it.
One drink is not enough.
Just have one more.
What brings you here so late?
I have something to tell you.
Is it about Kang Chi?
Yes, it's about Kang Chi.
There.
Just drink one more.
I've already taken four drinks.
This will be the last one.
If you drink that, I'll tell you why I brought you here.
Head Mistress, what brings you here?
Is Chung Jo inside?
Well...
What's wrong? Is something going on?
You see...
- What brings you here? - Gon, what are you doing?
How can you just come in without asking first?
I heard you were supposed to meet with Kang Chi at the Choon Hwa Gwan.
Why are you here?
What do you mean?
Kang Chi was supposed to see me?
You didn't know?
What's this smell?
Head Maid, open the windows, and get fresh air in.
Head Mistress.
Kang Chi, why...
Wol San, what are you doing here?
What am I doing? I was having some chihon liquor with Choi Kang Chi.
What?
Chihon liquor?
Good job, Wol San.
Have you been well, Choi Kang Chi?
Don't move.
If you move when you are drunk with chihon liquor, you'll get more drunk.
He's taken five glasses.
What?
Are you crazy?
Don't you know that that's enough to kill someone?
What can I do when he won't get drunk?
How can he be this stable after drinking five glasses?
You're indeed a monster.
What is all this about?
- Explain it to me. - Shut your mouth.
I'm just catching the thief who came into the inn last night.
Unless you want to be a suspect for hiding a thief, shut your mouth.
What are you waiting for?
Get Choi Kang Chi, and take him to the inn.
Yes, sir.
Jo Gwan Woong caught Choi Kang Chi?
Yes.
He wants you to come and verify his face.
I heard that you got Choi Kang Chi.
I did. As you can see.
So, did you find the map?
We've got him drunk, and he's not in his right mind.
I haven't been able to ask him about the map, yet.
Why did you chain up a person who is not even in his right mind?
We have our reasons.
Choi Kang Chi is not human.
What do you mean?
He's half mythical being, and half human from his mother's side.
Actually, I've never seen his true nature.
I wanted to bring you here, and watch it together.
What do you think?
Wouldn't it be fun?
Take off that bracelet.
Yes, sir.
What are you doing?
Don't do that.
No.
No!
What do you think, Head Merchant?
Is that monster the one you were looking for?
Is that the one you were looking for?
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