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Episode 12
Which way do I go?
If you go in that direction, you will die.
You shouldn't go there!
In that case...
What if I go the other way?
If I go here, will I live?
I... I won't lose someone again.
Young Master!
Did you lose something? What are you looking for?
I thought I lost you!
Young Master! What's wrong with you?
I... I don't want to lose you.
Have you eliminated all of Choi Chul Joo's men?
Yes.
When the prince said that he was going to the harbor,
I thought he was going to attack the people holding the ship to let it sail.
But this is what happened.
Now we have no way to obtain explosives.
The prince eliminated Choi Chul Joo so that we would not be implicated.
The police have finally reached the harbor.
Now we must give the Interior Minister a sufficient explanation for this.
Choi Chul Joo used explosives to set sail, but the ship's owner Yongmun eliminated him.
In the ensuing fight, all of his men were killed.
All of the men involved directly are now dead.
It is now impossible to identify the origin of the explosives.
Why did Yongmun kill the men with the explosives?
We were investigating explosives traders as you instructed us.
As a result, we found Choi Chul Joo. He had borrowed a ship from us to go to China.
Everyone is dead! We cannot find out the source of the explosives!
We had no choice.
They had used explosives from our ship. If they had escaped to China,
would you not have suspected us instead?
In addition, we did it to save lives.
We risked our lives to save the poor girls who were going to be sold in China.
Didn't the government ignore this fact even though reports were made?
We have suffered great losses in this as well.
We did this under your instructions as well as for the good of the people.
Please overlook our involvement in Choi Chul Joo's death.
Then I will ask you one question.
Some people were blocking the arrival of the police. Do you know who they were?
- Did such a thing happen? - Were they involved with Yongmun?
Why would we block the police's arrival?
We sacrificed a great deal because the police arrived too late!
He can't be caught! He'll be killed!
- I feel like I'm going to die with worry! - How will we find him on a day like this?
Young Miss! Young Miss!
Gomi! It's me. Let's go!
Gomi, come to your senses!
Gomi is acting strange again?
Gomi! Gomi!
The police are headed this way. We should get out of here.
I'll head them off. You take care of Gomi.
- Follow him! Run! - Yes, Sir!
First explosives, and now strange fellows.
I should stay out of danger. Run!
Who are you?
I am a lieutenant of the police!
If you fear this sword, then move aside!
I mean, I'll attack you!
Halt!
What's this? Why are you here?
I was worried you'd be in danger! That you'd be caught!
You'll be in danger if you're with me. So go back!
What about you? The police are everywhere!
What if they see a lady from a noble house involved with thieves?
I don't care.
Then do what you want. I don't care.
Who hit me?
Damn it.
What do I do with you?
It's better for you to be a hostage than a thief.
- Move aside! - Stand your ground!
Move aside. If she gets hurt, we'll all be in trouble.
Miss Eun Hye...?
- Follow him! - Yes, Sir!
Miss Eun Hye...!
Miss Eun Hye! No!
Are you alright? That fellow has taken a hostage!
We have to get him. Go! Seize him!
So you mean... my Eun Hye...
...disappeared while looking for the dead Hong Gil Dong?
She ran out to help Hong Gil Dong.
But she disappeared.
What will we do if she gets hurt while she's with him?
What if she gets caught with him?
I will find her myself.
Your Excellency!
Miss Eun Hye has been taken hostage by thugs!
What?
They're dangerous! Please send for more men!
They must not be caught!
Eun Hye...!
It's alright now. Just stay here and then go home.
Let's see.
I must have stepped on a broken piece of pottery.
You got cut. How did you run in this state?
Because I had to run fast to get you out of danger.
Young Master, are you alright now?
Yes.
Why were you so agitated just now?
And what was that about not losing me?
- That was... - Were you troubled because I was angry at you?
Yes.
That was because I felt like you were doing the wrong thing, not because I hated you.
We're friends, that's why I...
I took care of Choi Chul Joo.
The girls have all been returned to their parents.
And Choi Chul Joo... paid for his crimes.
Did you do it?
That's great! Well done, Young Master!
I always knew you were a good person!
You're smiling!
Look at that! If you do good, you'll smile automatically!
Look at how nice you look when you smile!
That's enough.
Fine. You're so stiff.
Why did you hug me like that just now?
Young Master, do you...?
Did any suspicious men come for you?
How did you know that?
- Then what happened? - Suspicious men did come for me.
Who are you?
Are you Heo Yi Nok?
That's right.
Yi Nok, what are you doing?
Send him away!
I... I'm so full that I've laid down.
How did they...?
My granddaughter has never been full in her life, you fools!
That's fortunate.
I'm really lucky.
Choi Chul Joo tried to harm me, but there was always you, and grandfather, and...
... Sir Moonlight Black Hat!
What?
There's this tall man who wears this black hat.
When you struck Choi Chul Joo, didn't you meet him?
The man who helped the women's parents stop the boat from leaving!
- That man rescued me! - Did you meet him?
So you do know him!
Don't you know who he is?
He said he couldn't reveal his identity, so I didn't see his face.
Did you see it?
Do you know who he is?
He hid his identity from me. It is not up to me to reveal it.
But I still want to see his face.
I'm really good-looking, aren't I?
You shouldn't look at me too often.
You'll only spoil yourself for other men.
I wasn't looking at you.
So you know how to be shy too?
What was that?
Why do you carry such a dirty thing with you?
It's a pouch.
That thing?
It's embroidered too!
Where is that thieves' mountain retreat?
Young Miss always blindfolds me when we go, so I don't know.
But if he's the one that took her, she should be safe.
She was taken by force, I'm worried. If she went voluntarily, then I'm more worried!
Is there no way to find her without causing too much commotion?
Madam Noh, please help me.
Please help me find my daughter quietly.
Do you know who took your daughter?
That...
You should know him as well. The one who was killed as an insurgent.
The illegitimate son of the Interior Minister!
Hong Gil Dong!
Is he still alive?
You must find her quietly for me.
She is the only daughter of the core of all power!
No one must ever know she is with him.
And everyone that is found with her...
Silence them forever.
Do you understand?
So the one who blocked the police was Hong Gil Dong?
Did the prince know this?
He told us that someone would block the police so that we can attack Choi Chul Joo.
I am sure he knew.
So the reason he gave up the explosives and stopped the ship was...
... because of Hong Gil Dong!
He has interfered with our plans yet again.
- Go and find the Councilor's daughter. - Yes, Madam!
The illegitimate son of the Interior Minister and the only daughter of the Second State Councilor...?
We may have found a better weapon than the explosives.
- Search the area carefully! - Yes, Sir.
- Search the empty houses too! - Yes, Sir.
Hurry!
Miss Eun Hye! For you, I will lay down my life!
- Find her quickly! - Yes, Sir!
Try and stand up.
You should act more like a lady.
You got hurt because you involved yourself with thieves.
But it's fun.
You must think this is fun because you've never been hurt before.
But it's not fun if you're really hurt.
Yes, I've never been hurt before.
Because I never got involved in anything.
Now you know that you can get hurt if you get involved in things you don't know about.
Just live like you normally live.
I let you do all this because I thought you knew where your boundaries were.
But you crossed that boundary today.
But I was worried about you.
That's crossing the boundary.
You can't come any closer. Go back behind your boundary.
You're smart so you should understand.
Yes. I understand very well.
Then go home.
Hong Gil Dong!
Because of you, I hurt myself for the first time.
But I don't mind being hurt for you.
That's because you've never been badly hurt before.
I'm scared of the pain.
But if I'm that scared,
then perhaps I should stop.
- Don't come to the mountain again. - Then come here in two weeks.
I'll wait for you.
For the last time.
If I'm to know my boundaries again, I need to have a last time.
I'm not a fool.
I'll go back behind my boundaries after that.
Young Master, why are you following me?
I'm not following you. I'm just walking.
But Yongmun is all the way over there!
I don't want to go there right now.
Have you run away?
Or are you in trouble with Madam Noh?
Well, you're higher up than her, so I guess you won't get in trouble.
Did you have an argument with her?
Madam Noh cannot argue with me.
You know, I was always curious, but how come you're higher than Madam Noh?
You're younger and don't do much.
Why do you order her around like that?
What is the relationship between you and Madam Noh?
Madam Noh is like a mother to me.
Who are you anyway, Young Master? I've known you for over a year.
But I don't know what you do. I don't even know your name.
Like you said, I've run away. But I have nowhere to go.
I don't do much, so I won't be missed.
Why don't you teach me how I should spend the day?
If so, I'll tell you my name.
First, my surname is Yi.
Young Master Yi?
I'm hungry. Shall we go eat something?
Great idea, Young Master Yi!
Your bun has so much red bean paste!
Just give me one bite. At least give me some red bean paste!
Choose the cup, choose the cup! Double your money!
Choose the right cup!
One bet!
It's this one.
- How did you know? - I have quick eyes.
- Well done! Good job! - That's enough.
Don't I look funny?
Funny! Funny!
This one must have married this one, and given birth to this one!
Look at how plump they are!
The police has to know I'm alright so that they'll stop chasing him.
- Who are you? - Your father has asked us to find you.
The Councilor will soon be here to fetch you.
Tell the police to stop chasing the thieves as I am alright.
You were kidnapped by the thugs that attacked the police. Are you sure you're alright?
Don't you understand that my father wanted you to find me before the police
so that there would be no rumors spread?
If you tell Eun Hye that I know about Hong Gil Dong,
you will not go unpunished!
Eun Hye!
- Father! - Are you alright?
- I'm alright. - I'm glad you're safe.
Have you been hurt? That evil bastard!
- How dare he hurt my daughter! - It wasn't his fault I was hurt.
It was my own fault.
I'm afraid that bad rumors may start.
Now that I am safe, please inform the police to stop searching for me.
Alright, fine.
- Granny, take Eun Hye outside. - Yes, Sir.
Did you meet him?
I hope he's safe.
Seeing how the young miss is protecting him,
it seems that she has already fallen for him.
I thought you were discussing marriage between the eldest son of the Interior Minister.
Isn't Hong Gil Dong his illegitimate son?
If the marriage negotiations break down because of this...
If they break down, the Interior Minister's relationship with me ends too!
We must proceed with the wedding!
If we have Eun Hye followed, we should be able to catch Hong Gil Dong.
Find him for me and get rid of him!
If it concerns you and the Interior Minister, then of course we should help you.
Was it really him that I saw?
No, that's impossible!
I must have been mistaken.
I came on behalf of everyone because too many people would cause trouble.
Thank you so much.
If people find out about us, it'll be trouble.
Since people think that Yongmun solved this problem, let them.
- Don't spread other rumors. - We know.
What did Yongmun do anyway? We did all the work!
Older Brother...
Thank you for protecting us, Older Brother.
Thank you for calling me like that.
Will you be...
... happy on behalf of my Hyun?
You're really weepy these days now that you're only half a man.
- Half a man? - He's missing half of his balls, isn't he?
What's life anyway? Su Keon, you'll be fine with just half.
Please take care of yourselves, Hwal Bin Dang.
- What Dang? - We decided to call you that.
Because you helped us who were poor and powerless.
Hwal Bin Dang? Is that our name now?
That's so cool, isn't it?
- It doesn't sound too bad. - Let's make a flag with our new name!
Whatever... Hwal Bin Dang? How burdensome!
- But that's what people are calling us. - Who cares what people say?
- We're just thieves, that's all. - But doesn't it feel good to have a name?
It does have a nice ring to it.
Now that we have a name, let's go have a party!
We have to get home safely first. The police are still everywhere.
When it gets dark, we'll scatter and leave the city.
We'll reconvene again in the mountain retreat.
Leave no one behind.
All of us.
Do you feel better now?
Did I seem like I wasn't good before?
Did something happen with you and Madam Noh?
You looked so fierce just now when you were talking about her!
I've never seen you like that. You looked like a stranger!
Something became very precious to me without me realizing it.
But I thought I had lost it.
So did you lose it?
No. Fortunately, I didn't lose it.
That's good. Then you should reconcile with Madam Noh.
You said she was like a mother to you. In my opinion, she cares very much for you.
Yes. I should go.
You should go now.
I should keep my promise.
Oh, your name! What's your name?
My name is Chang Hui.
Chang Hui?
You can't say it out loud.
You can't say it in front of anyone. And you can't call me in public.
Can you promise me this?
Then why did you tell me?
Because I wanted you to know what it was.
If I know that you know my name...
... I think I can be a better man.
Young Master, have you fallen in love with me?
Well, I mean... You did all this today,
... and I'm a bit dumb about stuff like that.
Really?
If you've realized that you're too dumb to realize something like this,
I must have...
Think about it carefully.
So am I too dumb to realize it or not?
What did he mean by that?
Chang Hui.
So his name was Chang Hui!
She may not be worthy enough to marry into Yongmun.
Lady! Lady!
My Yi Nok... my Yi Nok...!
She must have been a noblewoman from a great family.
I hid the truth because I worried about the danger,
but now I think I should find her real name.
If I find her real name, will we find her enemy as well?
We found an explosives dealer, but he died before he could be questioned.
A noble prince of royal blood, and a criminal who sells women to China...
How could they make a deal together?
If he wants to do something in secret,
he will have no choice but to deal with men like him.
He is spraying filthy blood in order to dethrone me!
The child of a queen of noble blood,
...or a child of a filthy palace maid...
We both act exactly the same!
Your Majesty, you must listen to the woes of the people before the prince appears.
You must bring them to your side!
If you continue to neglect your duties and dally in women and alcohol,
the people's anger towards you will turn into a welcome for the prince.
People can be so stupid!
The prince is a monster just like me! Why do they want him?
But I'm still curious. Chang Hui that boy...
I wonder how he will look when he shows up.
I was afraid of how you were wavering
when you were with her.
Attendant Noh. I am not wavering.
I am searching for the right path.
Your Highness!
If I don't do that now, I will lose my way forever
if I am lost later in the future.
Right now, I want to look within myself
rather than move forward.
When I look at myself through Yi Nok's eyes, I can see the things I've been hiding.
And Hong Gil Dong gave me some advice as well.
He told me to protect the people if I wanted to be king.
Realize it?
Yi Nok!
- Try this on. - What is this?
I borrowed this from Mae Hyang. You should wear this next time you go to Yongmun.
How can I wear something like this?
You should learn to wear skirts now.
You should dress like noble ladies do, and act like them.
What's wrong with you, old man? I'm a medicine peddler, Heo Yi Nok!
The Moonlight Warrior can't wear a skirt!
And besides, does this look noble to you?
Well, I suppose it is a bit sexy for a noble lady to wear.
I'll go bring something more conservative.
How am I supposed to wear this? How embarrassing!
My colored glasses...!
We crushed the glass and used it to cut our binds.
- Is that so? - I'm sorry. It must have been precious to you.
No, it's alright. It was used to save lives, so I'm sure its owner would have been glad too.
But the frame should still be there. I should go find it.
At this hour? You should go when it's light.
That's alright. I'll be going now.
You're really as impetuous as he said you were.
He?
Do I know that person?
Everyone's gone now. We should go too.
Gil Dong, do you want to wear this and go to the brothel for a while?
- Shall we? - No one will recognize us if we wear this!
You're right. I haven't been to the brothel in a long time!
I am filled with past memories!
- Then I'll wear the black. - Go ahead.
I look great, don't I?
Are you sure you'll be alright, half-balls?
You may be ready for the brothel yet. Let's just go back.
How do I look?
Let's just wear this to scare the kids.
- You handsome fellow! - Hey, Sir Moonlight Black Hat!
Did you think I wouldn't know? Did you think I was that stupid?
I knew you looked familiar! I should have known then!
I knew that you knew me!
I'm really stupid.
Sir Moonlight Black Hat!
Was it you, Chief?
Don't try to trick me again! I know everything!
Long time no see, Doe Eyes.
So it was you! Have you become a bandit for the people?
- I guess you can say that. - I'm so glad to see you!
You're amazing!
We should rush your marriage to In Hyung.
I'm not interested in it. You do what you have to.
This marriage was never what I wanted anyway.
Alright then.
Go and rest.
How do I get rid of that little...!
- But you're hurt. - I'm alright.
It's alright if it hurts.
Miss Eun Hye!
I heard you were safe, but I still had to come.
- Are you hurt? - Go back.
I will do everything in my power to catch the man who did this to you!
How?
You have neither fighting skill nor wisdom.
You don't even have courage to fight.
Just go and hide yourself like you normally do.
Granny!
Show me how to make a pouch.
- I'll make one for you. - No. I want to make it myself.
I want to embroider something on it too. What will be good?
A flower? A bird would be better.
I should be able to make it in two weeks?
- Did you arrange to meet him then? - Yes.
I think it'll be the last time.
If I make a pouch for him, will he cherish it?
I suppose this is crossing the boundary too.
It's really been a while! Here, have another drink.
I really respect you!
I will accept that opinion!
I should have recognized you when you called me Doe Eyes the first time!
But you tricked me by saying Goggle Eyes instead!
So you were fooled by that, right?
I was a bit surprised at my quick wit too.
Farewell, Doe Eyes! Farewell, Goggle Eyes! It's similar!
You're really smart!
At least you understand me, Doe Eyes!
I really respect you!
You're really smart?
Are all those people with you well?
Of course!
I didn't even get a chance to greet them properly.
Yes, we were preoccupied too because of Gil Dong...!
Damn it!
I know Gil Dong is dead.
Yes, we heard the news too.
- Were you alright when you heard? - Of course. The living must keep on living.
That's good, Doe Eyes. You've forgotten him already.
What are you doing? Still peddling medicine?
No, my grandfather sells the medicine. I work for Yongmun.
Yongmun?
I'm really close to the Young Master, and somehow I ended up working for them.
By Young Master, you mean that fellow that is slightly better-looking than me?
That's right, the good-looking Young Master.
He must be really nice to you.
I'm not that dumb, you know.
But I think the Young Master is in love with me.
He must have bought her another chamber pot.
The other day, he embraced me!
- So how did you feel? - Me?
I... I just... Why are you asking me that?
Just drink.
You're in love with him too, Doe Eyes!
Just drink.
Please forgive me for not accompanying you today.
I ran away. So you shouldn't have come with me anyway.
Can you guess where the tea leaves are?
Here. I was watching the whole time.
- It's no fun playing with you. - Let me do it again.
I've become a bit strange, haven't I?
But I feel really at ease.
You're drinking too much, aren't you?
You should only be drinking from crystal clear streams.
It's because I'm so happy to see you!
Now that we've spent some time, we should take our leave.
Just stay a while longer.
It feels like olden days when I'm with you.
It feels like Gil Dong is with us like olden days!
When I'm with you, I'm so happy because
I can talk about Gil Dong with you.
I thought you'd forgotten about him, but it seems you haven't.
I shouldn't think of Gil Dong. I forgot again.
Stupid!
Even though Gil Dong is dead, we should still remember him from time to time.
But I shouldn't think about him at all.
Because... then I can't go on.
I couldn't sleep. I couldn't eat.
I couldn't stop crying.
I saw Gil Dong everywhere like it was a dream.
I kept calling him to go with him.
But he would just vanish.
Then I would wake up and cry again.
I really couldn't go on.
I swore to forget about Gil Dong,
so that I could live.
What could I do?
It's not like he went somewhere I could follow.
I found myself being able to live each day.
Then someday I wouldn't even think about Gil Dong at all.
That's how I lived.
But you know...
I'm so dumb.
I forget sometimes that I'm not supposed to think about him.
When that happens, my heart hurts really badly.
I can't go on!
I wish I'd just become really stupid.
I can't see you like this anymore.
Do you remember any big event twenty years ago in the fall?
For example, a rich noblewomen running away with a daughter?
- Twenty years ago? - Yes, the year the late king passed away.
How can we remember something that long ago?
This...!
This is Chunmyungdan. Try it.
Doctor Heo, please help us.
He's the son of the Interior Minister. Please take him home for us.
We're short on staff. Please?
The son of the Interior Minister? He must be Gil Dong's older brother.
- I just want one more drink. - Please be careful.
In Hyung! Why did you drink so much? Come to your senses!
Good job. Go on your way.
Aren't you going to give me some...?
- Give him something and send him away. - Yes.
Come to your senses! In Hyung! In Hyung!
Your Excellency, you're home.
He must have had an event at work. These events are important to one's career.
The police have been busy all day due to the explosions at the harbor.
- Father, you're home! - In Hyung!
Father!
- Take him to his room. - Yes, Sir.
In Hyung, wake up!
Take care of the body.
It was him that night!
Gil Dong...!
Let me go with you.
I didn't tell Yi Nok about him.
I said that it was not my duty to reveal to her what he himself hid.
But that was just an excuse.
But the truth is that I know that if she sees him, I will lose her.
That's why I couldn't tell her.
I must have fallen asleep.
Did the chief leave already?
I must have dreamt about Gil Dong again.
He was sitting right here.
It's still warm.
Was someone sitting here?
Was it not a dream?
It wasn't a dream!
Gil... Gil Dong!
Gil Dong!
It wasn't a dream.
It's you, isn't it? It's really Gil Dong, isn't it?
It really... is you!
This isn't a dream...
Or is it?
It's not a dream.
Then... are you a ghost?
I'm not a ghost either.
Then... is it really you, Gil Dong?
Stupid girl.
Gil Dong!
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Rather than letting her cry about your death, it's better to show her you're alive.
It's too late. If we all get caught, we're finished!
But you're not alright.
What do I do?
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