1 00:02:04,916 --> 00:02:08,128 DEAR HONGRANG 2 00:02:18,638 --> 00:02:20,181 Who sent you here? 3 00:02:20,932 --> 00:02:22,892 Who is the mastermind pulling your strings 4 00:02:22,976 --> 00:02:24,936 and instructing the black-robed swordsmen? 5 00:02:25,019 --> 00:02:26,437 Father-- 6 00:02:32,610 --> 00:02:33,778 That is all you want? 7 00:02:34,654 --> 00:02:38,491 You have seen this hideous thing on your son's body. 8 00:02:38,575 --> 00:02:42,495 Are you not curious to know what it is and how it even got there? 9 00:02:45,790 --> 00:02:47,959 How dare you call me your father? 10 00:02:48,585 --> 00:02:52,881 Do you actually believe you can still keep up with this insane act of yours? 11 00:02:55,466 --> 00:02:57,844 Why do you not think I am your son? 12 00:02:57,927 --> 00:02:59,846 Is it really so hard to believe 13 00:03:00,972 --> 00:03:03,141 Hongrang could have this on his back? 14 00:03:03,641 --> 00:03:05,768 What makes you so certain I am not him? 15 00:03:06,936 --> 00:03:08,396 I know. 16 00:03:08,479 --> 00:03:10,356 While everyone else recoiled, 17 00:03:10,440 --> 00:03:12,984 you were the only one who was unfazed by it. 18 00:03:13,693 --> 00:03:14,694 It was as though… 19 00:03:16,738 --> 00:03:18,239 you recognized it. 20 00:03:19,157 --> 00:03:20,033 The painter. 21 00:03:20,116 --> 00:03:21,326 Where is he? 22 00:03:21,409 --> 00:03:24,871 Who is he? Who did this? I want to know now! 23 00:03:31,461 --> 00:03:32,879 Chief Merchant Sim, 24 00:03:34,797 --> 00:03:35,840 where are you going? 25 00:03:35,924 --> 00:03:38,426 The painter. Tell me who he is! 26 00:03:40,803 --> 00:03:41,638 Tell me. 27 00:03:41,721 --> 00:03:43,223 I need to know! 28 00:04:07,789 --> 00:04:11,251 Yes. He is definitely the slave we had in our household. 29 00:04:11,334 --> 00:04:13,878 The mole on his knee was there since he was born, 30 00:04:13,962 --> 00:04:15,630 and that disfigured toe, 31 00:04:15,713 --> 00:04:18,174 I believe he injured it when he was three or four years old. 32 00:04:18,258 --> 00:04:19,133 Huh. 33 00:04:22,804 --> 00:04:24,722 In other words, the mole and disfigured toe 34 00:04:24,806 --> 00:04:27,767 that Hongrang may have sustained after his disappearance 35 00:04:27,850 --> 00:04:30,353 are an exact match to those of your household slave? 36 00:04:30,436 --> 00:04:31,312 Correct. 37 00:04:32,230 --> 00:04:35,233 Very well. Might I ask what happened to that slave? 38 00:04:35,316 --> 00:04:37,568 He was caught after attempting an escape. 39 00:04:37,652 --> 00:04:40,029 Then a woman came and offered to buy the both of them. 40 00:04:40,113 --> 00:04:41,406 Both? There were two? 41 00:04:42,490 --> 00:04:44,826 He was not alone when you caught him after his escape? 42 00:04:44,909 --> 00:04:47,537 He was with another child who was a mute. 43 00:04:47,620 --> 00:04:49,706 Then a woman came and offered to buy the both of them. 44 00:04:49,789 --> 00:04:51,749 I recall his name being In-hoe. 45 00:04:54,585 --> 00:04:55,712 They are telling lies! 46 00:04:55,795 --> 00:04:58,339 They are committing perjury! 47 00:04:58,423 --> 00:05:00,591 How dare you come in here and defame my son?! 48 00:05:00,675 --> 00:05:03,594 Perjury is what you have been committing until now. 49 00:05:05,221 --> 00:05:07,098 - What did you say? - Tell me honestly. 50 00:05:07,640 --> 00:05:09,225 Were you truly unaware 51 00:05:09,726 --> 00:05:11,227 that he was an imposter? 52 00:05:24,741 --> 00:05:27,535 This is the sales document regarding the slave named Rodent Scrap. 53 00:05:27,618 --> 00:05:30,538 It not only confirms the man who has been impersonating Hongrang 54 00:05:30,621 --> 00:05:32,874 is nothing but a slave with a broken body, 55 00:05:32,957 --> 00:05:35,376 but that he is undoubtedly an imposter. 56 00:05:37,128 --> 00:05:38,838 - Grandmaster. - Yes, Father? 57 00:05:39,630 --> 00:05:41,591 I order your reinstatement as grandmaster. 58 00:05:41,674 --> 00:05:44,594 This will restore the guild from the disarray it is in. 59 00:05:44,677 --> 00:05:46,846 I want the mute called In-hoe captured. 60 00:05:46,929 --> 00:05:49,182 - He has been working with the imposter. - How could you? 61 00:05:49,265 --> 00:05:52,143 Furthermore, I order Lady Min confined to her quarters 62 00:05:52,226 --> 00:05:54,854 for appointing an imposter to the position of grandmaster 63 00:05:54,937 --> 00:05:57,398 in order to assert her authority in the guild. 64 00:05:59,359 --> 00:06:00,777 How could you do this? 65 00:06:01,361 --> 00:06:04,113 How could you lead your own son to ruin? 66 00:06:04,197 --> 00:06:07,992 What kind of father are you? You are not a father! 67 00:06:09,744 --> 00:06:14,165 But was Hongrang ever truly my son, madam? 68 00:06:37,146 --> 00:06:39,607 My brother was the one who brought proof, you say? 69 00:06:44,529 --> 00:06:45,488 My lady, 70 00:06:46,114 --> 00:06:47,615 say it is not so. 71 00:06:47,698 --> 00:06:50,201 There must be some kind of mistake. 72 00:06:50,952 --> 00:06:52,787 Our young master Hongrang, 73 00:06:54,414 --> 00:06:55,915 he is your brother, is he not? 74 00:07:01,504 --> 00:07:04,632 Where is Mother? Where is she? What is she doing? 75 00:07:17,395 --> 00:07:18,354 Yuk-son. 76 00:07:18,896 --> 00:07:19,897 Yes, my lady? 77 00:07:20,398 --> 00:07:21,899 I know he is my son. 78 00:07:24,610 --> 00:07:25,653 Undoubtedly, 79 00:07:25,736 --> 00:07:27,572 I know that boy is mine. 80 00:08:28,299 --> 00:08:29,509 Is this the reason 81 00:08:29,592 --> 00:08:33,387 you did not tell me that Hongrang was an imposter? 82 00:08:33,971 --> 00:08:35,348 Yes. 83 00:08:37,308 --> 00:08:39,769 That is how desperately I wanted you to stay with me. 84 00:08:43,481 --> 00:08:44,357 Were you the one 85 00:08:44,440 --> 00:08:47,652 who had that old man deliver me that drugged drink in the mountains? 86 00:08:47,735 --> 00:08:50,988 I was willing to do whatever it took to have you back with me. 87 00:08:55,243 --> 00:08:56,077 Let me go! 88 00:08:56,160 --> 00:08:58,496 You… you must marry me, Jae-yi. 89 00:09:00,581 --> 00:09:03,334 I… am already married. 90 00:09:07,004 --> 00:09:08,506 That bastard will disappear. 91 00:09:08,589 --> 00:09:10,508 Mother's influence is waning. 92 00:09:11,217 --> 00:09:13,553 I will regain my position soon enough. 93 00:09:13,636 --> 00:09:18,474 Then you will marry me, and the two of us shall lead the guild together. 94 00:09:19,308 --> 00:09:22,937 That is the only way you shall live, and the path you will take. 95 00:09:28,609 --> 00:09:30,570 I do not need your consent. 96 00:09:30,653 --> 00:09:33,197 I am not here to ask for your permission. 97 00:09:46,627 --> 00:09:48,796 I wish you to set the wedding date, Father. 98 00:09:48,879 --> 00:09:51,173 The disownment should come before marriage, should it not? 99 00:09:51,257 --> 00:09:52,550 We will marry first. 100 00:09:52,633 --> 00:09:55,011 You can use consanguineous marriage as reason for disownment. 101 00:09:55,094 --> 00:09:56,596 Do you really have no regard 102 00:09:56,679 --> 00:10:00,266 for how your actions will affect public opinion and the guild's standing? 103 00:10:00,349 --> 00:10:03,728 Everyone knows the truth. Jae-yi and I are not related by blood. 104 00:10:03,811 --> 00:10:08,274 Furthermore, you almost became the previous chief merchant's stepson, 105 00:10:08,357 --> 00:10:10,276 but ended up as his son-in-law instead. 106 00:10:10,359 --> 00:10:12,612 This should not be considered that unusual either. 107 00:10:13,195 --> 00:10:15,615 Jae-yi has agreed to give you her hand, has she? 108 00:10:19,619 --> 00:10:21,621 Why would you ask such a thing? 109 00:10:22,913 --> 00:10:26,542 You have never taken her will into account about anything, Father. 110 00:10:27,043 --> 00:10:28,669 My reasons are my own. 111 00:10:28,753 --> 00:10:31,339 I presented proof that he is an imposter, did I not? 112 00:10:33,007 --> 00:10:36,636 Yes, but you failed to keep your word on bringing them back here, I recall. 113 00:10:36,719 --> 00:10:37,637 In the end, 114 00:10:38,679 --> 00:10:40,848 you needed my assistance, did you not? 115 00:10:40,931 --> 00:10:44,477 We must find the mastermind behind this to prevent future issues, 116 00:10:45,019 --> 00:10:47,146 and obtain the partition deed from my wife. 117 00:10:47,229 --> 00:10:48,731 It is of utmost importance. 118 00:10:51,484 --> 00:10:52,652 Chief Merchant Sim. 119 00:10:54,236 --> 00:10:57,657 His Royal Highness has ordered the imposter be brought to him, my lord. 120 00:10:58,157 --> 00:11:02,203 Why is that? Because of that drawing that we all saw on his back? 121 00:11:02,286 --> 00:11:03,788 You told me not to harm it. 122 00:11:03,871 --> 00:11:05,790 You strictly cautioned me about it. 123 00:11:06,582 --> 00:11:08,793 Even the most sought-after horse is regarded 124 00:11:09,418 --> 00:11:12,171 as nothing more than a useless and harmful creature 125 00:11:12,254 --> 00:11:13,673 when it is left untamed. 126 00:11:18,594 --> 00:11:20,680 You may sharpen your sword. 127 00:11:21,597 --> 00:11:24,850 However, I will not tolerate you swinging it before me. 128 00:11:35,152 --> 00:11:38,489 Have Bang Ji-ryeon watched, and never let him out of your sight. 129 00:11:39,073 --> 00:11:39,907 Yes, my lord. 130 00:11:41,951 --> 00:11:44,662 It has been a long time since I sent word to you. 131 00:11:44,745 --> 00:11:46,205 Forgive me, Your Highness. 132 00:11:46,288 --> 00:11:50,501 I nearly considered going there myself. I had to… try to be patient. 133 00:11:50,584 --> 00:11:52,795 Forgive me, Your Highness. 134 00:11:53,504 --> 00:11:54,422 And yet… 135 00:11:56,757 --> 00:11:58,300 here you are, empty-handed. 136 00:11:59,093 --> 00:12:00,219 Forgive me, Your Highness. 137 00:12:00,302 --> 00:12:02,972 Is that all you can utter, Chief Merchant?! 138 00:12:03,055 --> 00:12:05,099 With all due respect, Your Highness, 139 00:12:05,182 --> 00:12:09,311 the man who was impersonating Hongrang is being questioned at this very moment. 140 00:12:09,395 --> 00:12:10,312 What? 141 00:12:11,063 --> 00:12:13,691 The drawing on his back that you are so curious to see 142 00:12:13,774 --> 00:12:15,985 is shockingly vulgar and promiscuous. 143 00:12:16,569 --> 00:12:18,154 So explicit and lewd 144 00:12:18,237 --> 00:12:22,408 that it is simply unsuitable for Your Grace's eyes to behold. 145 00:12:28,372 --> 00:12:29,373 Your Highness, 146 00:12:30,583 --> 00:12:32,126 I once witnessed something. 147 00:12:32,793 --> 00:12:35,671 I saw two feral dogs locked in a struggle, 148 00:12:35,755 --> 00:12:38,007 literally at each other's throats. 149 00:12:39,008 --> 00:12:42,178 Can you hazard a guess as to which of the two dogs 150 00:12:42,970 --> 00:12:45,264 ultimately triumphed in the battle? 151 00:12:46,098 --> 00:12:48,893 It was not the one that stubbornly clung to the end. 152 00:12:48,976 --> 00:12:50,686 It was the one that let go. 153 00:12:51,479 --> 00:12:53,773 That released its hold at just the right moment. 154 00:12:53,856 --> 00:12:55,191 It ultimately triumphed. 155 00:12:55,274 --> 00:12:59,069 You see, it had been observing the other dog bleed through its wound 156 00:12:59,153 --> 00:13:01,030 and chose the right moment to let go. 157 00:13:01,113 --> 00:13:02,865 Now, that is truly 158 00:13:03,866 --> 00:13:07,203 the wisest way to beat an opponent stronger than you are. 159 00:13:07,286 --> 00:13:09,038 Do you not think so, Your Highness? 160 00:13:10,664 --> 00:13:12,500 What nonsense you speak! 161 00:13:15,377 --> 00:13:16,754 I see. 162 00:13:17,838 --> 00:13:20,299 You wish to speak in metaphors. 163 00:13:20,382 --> 00:13:22,176 I wish you would, uh, 164 00:13:22,885 --> 00:13:24,261 speak your mind. 165 00:13:26,514 --> 00:13:28,182 What is it that you need? 166 00:13:30,643 --> 00:13:32,478 I am deeply honored, Your Highness. 167 00:13:33,437 --> 00:13:35,022 I would like to inform you that 168 00:13:36,232 --> 00:13:38,150 I will be making a request shortly. 169 00:13:40,027 --> 00:13:41,403 Go now. 170 00:13:55,584 --> 00:13:57,086 Oh, that man. 171 00:14:00,130 --> 00:14:03,843 What remarkable audacity he possesses. 172 00:14:05,386 --> 00:14:08,180 Now that you have dared test your god… 173 00:14:10,808 --> 00:14:14,061 I shall shower you with heavenly thunder. 174 00:14:17,064 --> 00:14:19,233 His Royal Highness will make a move soon. 175 00:14:19,942 --> 00:14:23,654 We must be ready to move the imposter at a moment's notice. 176 00:14:24,196 --> 00:14:25,114 Yes, my lord. 177 00:14:43,883 --> 00:14:44,800 I am 178 00:14:46,051 --> 00:14:47,011 right here 179 00:14:48,762 --> 00:14:49,805 with you. 180 00:15:27,301 --> 00:15:28,761 What brings you here at this hour? 181 00:15:28,844 --> 00:15:31,263 I am here to arrest the one who has been posing as your son. 182 00:15:31,347 --> 00:15:33,182 But I never filed a report, sir. How could-- 183 00:15:33,265 --> 00:15:35,017 These are orders from above. 184 00:15:35,893 --> 00:15:36,769 Where is he? 185 00:15:37,436 --> 00:15:40,314 I recommend you act quickly and hand him over immediately. 186 00:16:23,524 --> 00:16:25,859 Stop them! We must not lose him! 187 00:16:35,202 --> 00:16:36,370 Get it! 188 00:16:38,247 --> 00:16:39,373 This way! 189 00:17:12,406 --> 00:17:13,282 Go now. 190 00:17:32,968 --> 00:17:35,095 What will happen if you ever get caught? 191 00:17:35,179 --> 00:17:36,263 Then 192 00:17:36,930 --> 00:17:40,059 I suggest you take the opportunity and use me as a simple pawn. 193 00:17:40,559 --> 00:17:43,353 The chief merchant will announce that I am an imposter 194 00:17:43,437 --> 00:17:45,230 and implicate Lady Min as my accomplice. 195 00:17:45,314 --> 00:17:48,442 Then the partition deed will be handed over to the chief merchant, 196 00:17:48,525 --> 00:17:50,444 and the tables will be turned in his favor. 197 00:17:50,527 --> 00:17:53,280 Lady Min, sensing the impending ruin of her family name, 198 00:17:53,363 --> 00:17:55,324 will try to hand the deed over to me. 199 00:17:55,407 --> 00:17:57,785 Not only does the deed represent the guild's wealth, 200 00:17:57,868 --> 00:18:00,370 it details decades of the guild's corrupt practices. 201 00:18:00,454 --> 00:18:03,040 It also has the power to keep wealthy families and patrons 202 00:18:03,123 --> 00:18:03,999 under its control. 203 00:18:04,083 --> 00:18:07,377 So, to save me and protect herself, she will have to give it to me. 204 00:18:07,461 --> 00:18:11,048 Before that happens, the chief merchant would try to get rid of you, would he not? 205 00:18:11,548 --> 00:18:14,885 He would seek to strike a deal for himself, using me as leverage. 206 00:18:14,968 --> 00:18:16,220 That is when we should be able 207 00:18:16,303 --> 00:18:18,806 to uncover the mastermind pulling the strings behind him. 208 00:18:18,889 --> 00:18:20,682 With the drawing on my back now exposed, 209 00:18:20,766 --> 00:18:24,103 it is only a matter of time until we find out their identity. 210 00:18:50,546 --> 00:18:51,964 The one who seeks 211 00:18:52,506 --> 00:18:55,717 to obtain my body, which has now lost its use and purpose… 212 00:18:57,886 --> 00:18:58,720 …is 213 00:19:00,097 --> 00:19:01,056 the painter. 214 00:19:04,643 --> 00:19:05,811 Is it truly you? 215 00:19:07,312 --> 00:19:08,188 Is it? 216 00:19:08,272 --> 00:19:09,857 Yes, and here you are. 217 00:19:11,775 --> 00:19:13,986 You belong to me. You always have. 218 00:19:46,935 --> 00:19:48,395 I am so sorry. I… 219 00:19:49,062 --> 00:19:51,648 I did not recognize you sooner. I should have. 220 00:20:13,670 --> 00:20:17,132 So… His Highness took him by force, did he? 221 00:20:17,216 --> 00:20:19,593 He had the government army, my lord. 222 00:20:19,676 --> 00:20:21,595 They were stationed on every street. 223 00:20:24,389 --> 00:20:25,807 He purposely 224 00:20:26,516 --> 00:20:30,187 sent them our way to force us into moving him, 225 00:20:31,355 --> 00:20:33,690 which is when he intended to intercept us. 226 00:20:34,399 --> 00:20:37,194 How could you have fallen for such a predictable plan? 227 00:20:37,277 --> 00:20:38,320 How could you?! 228 00:20:59,758 --> 00:21:01,635 I have asked you a question. 229 00:21:02,261 --> 00:21:04,846 What was your reason for handing the imposter over? 230 00:21:07,432 --> 00:21:08,267 Fine, then. 231 00:21:08,892 --> 00:21:11,228 You do not have to say anything. 232 00:21:11,311 --> 00:21:13,313 I could just ask Father myself. 233 00:21:15,816 --> 00:21:18,986 Once Father learns about this, what do you think will happen to you? 234 00:21:19,069 --> 00:21:22,614 Everything you have amassed from betraying your master over the years 235 00:21:22,698 --> 00:21:23,949 will all be for naught. 236 00:21:25,117 --> 00:21:27,953 You will not be able to save either yourself or your family 237 00:21:28,036 --> 00:21:30,247 from the consequences of this. 238 00:21:30,330 --> 00:21:31,498 Young master. 239 00:21:32,958 --> 00:21:34,126 It has been a while 240 00:21:34,710 --> 00:21:36,461 since you called me by that name. 241 00:21:36,545 --> 00:21:38,171 What is it you would have me do, my lord? 242 00:21:39,756 --> 00:21:40,966 Well, 243 00:21:42,175 --> 00:21:45,095 I would like you to take me to your real master. 244 00:21:46,638 --> 00:21:48,223 My son has disappeared? 245 00:21:51,476 --> 00:21:53,895 Move aside! 246 00:21:58,859 --> 00:22:00,027 I said, move aside! 247 00:22:00,110 --> 00:22:02,362 Please! Come inside with me, my lady. 248 00:22:02,446 --> 00:22:04,990 Let go of me! Now! 249 00:22:05,073 --> 00:22:06,950 No! No! 250 00:22:11,330 --> 00:22:12,456 Yuk-son, 251 00:22:13,832 --> 00:22:16,001 please find my son for me. 252 00:22:19,212 --> 00:22:20,464 You must do it. 253 00:22:21,048 --> 00:22:22,090 Find him. 254 00:22:30,057 --> 00:22:33,643 Grand Prince Hanpyeong is the painter? 255 00:22:33,727 --> 00:22:36,480 Of all people… This is most troubling. 256 00:22:36,563 --> 00:22:40,275 Approaching Hongrang will be a challenge. Retrieving him will be impossible. 257 00:22:40,359 --> 00:22:43,028 Yes. Some of our men are stationed around the grand prince's manor 258 00:22:43,111 --> 00:22:44,404 to observe suspicious activity. 259 00:22:44,488 --> 00:22:45,989 Surveillance is challenging, 260 00:22:46,073 --> 00:22:48,992 as the grand prince has his men stationed around the manor. 261 00:22:49,076 --> 00:22:51,953 He is guarding against Chief Merchant Sim and Min Yeon-ui's forces. 262 00:22:52,037 --> 00:22:55,707 Even if there were an opening, he is not an opponent we can easily confront. 263 00:22:55,791 --> 00:22:59,252 We would need a justifiable reason or hard proof. 264 00:22:59,336 --> 00:23:01,296 - My lady. - Why did he do it? 265 00:23:01,380 --> 00:23:03,632 What motivated the grand prince? 266 00:23:03,715 --> 00:23:05,509 He has marked Hongrang and the other children 267 00:23:05,592 --> 00:23:08,428 with drawings on their bodies for years now. 268 00:23:09,012 --> 00:23:13,016 He has made an enemy of Chief Merchant Sim for stealing Hongrang away from him. 269 00:23:13,100 --> 00:23:16,353 This was a close relationship that has endured for many years. 270 00:23:16,436 --> 00:23:18,939 He must have a compelling reason for his actions. 271 00:23:20,399 --> 00:23:22,359 Yet we do not know what his intentions are. 272 00:24:19,249 --> 00:24:22,043 The painting of fertility is in poor condition, 273 00:24:22,127 --> 00:24:23,753 so we must act quickly. 274 00:24:23,837 --> 00:24:28,550 Expedite the repairs on the bell tower and start preparing for the grand event. 275 00:24:28,633 --> 00:24:30,093 Yes, Your Highness. 276 00:24:30,594 --> 00:24:33,555 However, Your Grace, you have a guest waiting for you. 277 00:24:33,638 --> 00:24:35,724 It will be Chief Merchant Sim. 278 00:24:35,807 --> 00:24:37,392 It is not, Your Highness. 279 00:24:42,647 --> 00:24:44,608 I urge you to cast aside what you had 280 00:24:45,317 --> 00:24:47,819 and take me under your wing instead, Your Highness. 281 00:25:08,006 --> 00:25:10,759 - Who are you people? What do you want?! - These are my brothers. 282 00:25:10,842 --> 00:25:12,636 I grew up with these men. 283 00:25:12,719 --> 00:25:16,139 This is the life that I led. This is the kind of life I led. 284 00:25:32,531 --> 00:25:34,741 - Pardon me. - Yes, my lord. 285 00:25:48,046 --> 00:25:50,549 What are you doing here? Do you wish to die? Is that it? 286 00:25:53,635 --> 00:25:54,803 Is he in there? 287 00:25:55,387 --> 00:25:57,681 What if he is? What will you do? 288 00:25:57,764 --> 00:25:58,974 Why are you here, then? 289 00:25:59,808 --> 00:26:03,019 Are you here on Father's orders to bring him back? 290 00:26:05,063 --> 00:26:06,815 Have you seen him? 291 00:26:06,898 --> 00:26:09,067 Is he all right? Tell me, please. 292 00:26:10,360 --> 00:26:11,861 It was Father. 293 00:26:13,154 --> 00:26:14,364 What? 294 00:26:14,447 --> 00:26:17,909 The one who destroyed and ruined that bastard was your father, 295 00:26:17,993 --> 00:26:19,452 Chief Merchant Sim. 296 00:26:19,536 --> 00:26:20,829 You are nothing to that imposter 297 00:26:20,912 --> 00:26:23,665 but the daughter of an enemy he intends to exact his revenge upon. 298 00:26:23,748 --> 00:26:25,041 Can you not see that? 299 00:26:26,209 --> 00:26:29,296 Even if he showed a mere semblance of sincerity toward you, 300 00:26:29,379 --> 00:26:31,840 he would never be able to overcome the truth. 301 00:26:31,923 --> 00:26:32,841 Every time he sees you, 302 00:26:32,924 --> 00:26:35,969 it will reignite the deep pain and anger he has suppressed for so long. 303 00:26:36,052 --> 00:26:38,597 He will resent the very blood that runs through your veins. 304 00:26:38,680 --> 00:26:39,556 Therefore, 305 00:26:40,181 --> 00:26:41,641 you must be the first to walk away. 306 00:26:41,725 --> 00:26:42,601 I will not. 307 00:26:44,144 --> 00:26:46,646 If what you say is true, that gives me even more reason to stay. 308 00:26:46,730 --> 00:26:47,897 What? 309 00:26:48,481 --> 00:26:51,401 If Father cannot ask for forgiveness, then I will atone for his sins. 310 00:26:51,484 --> 00:26:53,528 He has bewitched you! Has it not crossed your mind 311 00:26:53,612 --> 00:26:56,406 that this could all be part of his grand scheme of revenge? 312 00:26:56,489 --> 00:26:58,908 If it means he can have his revenge, find some comfort, 313 00:26:58,992 --> 00:27:01,369 and heal his wounded heart, then so be it. 314 00:27:04,122 --> 00:27:05,707 I sincerely hope he gets his way. 315 00:27:07,292 --> 00:27:08,543 Why?! 316 00:27:08,627 --> 00:27:10,670 Why is it that you only have eyes for that bastard 317 00:27:10,754 --> 00:27:13,506 who has been nothing but deceitful to us? 318 00:27:14,716 --> 00:27:16,509 Why is it that you are blind to see 319 00:27:17,010 --> 00:27:19,095 the love I have always had for you? 320 00:27:24,267 --> 00:27:25,477 It does not matter. 321 00:27:25,560 --> 00:27:27,812 I do not care if you see it or not. 322 00:27:27,896 --> 00:27:30,732 I shall embrace that sullied body and heart of yours. 323 00:27:30,815 --> 00:27:32,525 I will. I promise you that. 324 00:27:34,861 --> 00:27:36,655 Is this what you call affection? 325 00:27:36,738 --> 00:27:38,531 Is that what you think this is? 326 00:27:39,658 --> 00:27:42,869 If that is what you truly feel for me, then stop fooling yourself. 327 00:27:42,952 --> 00:27:45,997 It is but an obsession for what you cannot have! 328 00:27:47,290 --> 00:27:49,042 That is what this is. 329 00:28:00,804 --> 00:28:03,973 The ceremony shall be held on the day of the water pig. 330 00:28:04,599 --> 00:28:08,478 Prepare 75,000 nyang of copper, 27,000 nyang of tin, 331 00:28:08,561 --> 00:28:11,439 and 5,500 nyang of gold. 332 00:28:11,523 --> 00:28:15,568 If you manage this successfully, you shall not have complete redemption, 333 00:28:15,652 --> 00:28:17,612 but I shall spare your life. 334 00:28:18,154 --> 00:28:21,825 So you say His Grace gave you this letter himself? 335 00:28:22,409 --> 00:28:23,243 Yes. 336 00:28:23,910 --> 00:28:27,789 His Highness also orders that you use me to execute the orders written there. 337 00:28:30,875 --> 00:28:33,336 What is this? You dare try to replace me? 338 00:28:33,420 --> 00:28:34,587 As I should. 339 00:28:35,380 --> 00:28:37,507 What is it that has you so vexed? 340 00:28:37,590 --> 00:28:40,009 I am simply following in your footsteps 341 00:28:40,093 --> 00:28:42,721 and living up to your expectations. 342 00:28:43,304 --> 00:28:44,597 You once said 343 00:28:45,598 --> 00:28:48,268 that I should aim to embody your essence, did you not? 344 00:28:50,061 --> 00:28:54,065 Please obey His Grace's order, Father. I will follow your lead. 345 00:28:55,233 --> 00:28:56,568 I have always done that, 346 00:28:57,777 --> 00:28:59,487 to your advantage. 347 00:29:15,003 --> 00:29:16,087 Hmm? 348 00:30:10,642 --> 00:30:12,894 Master, we have detected unusual movements 349 00:30:12,977 --> 00:30:15,522 by the chief merchant's forces and the grand prince's. 350 00:30:15,605 --> 00:30:16,815 What do you mean? 351 00:30:31,538 --> 00:30:32,789 Hundreds of newborn animals 352 00:30:32,872 --> 00:30:36,334 are being continually brought to the grand prince's country manor. 353 00:30:36,876 --> 00:30:40,213 Also, large quantities of various types of grain, silk, 354 00:30:40,296 --> 00:30:42,632 and unidentified items are arriving at the estate. 355 00:30:42,715 --> 00:30:45,468 There are even locks of virgins' hair. 356 00:30:45,969 --> 00:30:47,929 We are unsure why, but Chief Merchant Sim 357 00:30:48,012 --> 00:30:52,141 is transporting large amounts of copper and tin across dangerous terrains. 358 00:30:55,770 --> 00:30:58,690 Please… please spare us! 359 00:31:35,935 --> 00:31:38,313 They are preparing for a ritual. 360 00:31:43,985 --> 00:31:48,489 Cleansing oneself with the blood of recently born creatures. 361 00:31:48,573 --> 00:31:51,826 Burning locks of virgin hair as incense 362 00:31:51,910 --> 00:31:53,953 and preparing grain and liquor. 363 00:31:59,709 --> 00:32:03,338 These are Spiritual Ascension ritual procedures. 364 00:32:03,421 --> 00:32:04,297 Spiritual Ascension? 365 00:32:04,380 --> 00:32:08,593 A forbidden ritual that has been passed down in the shadows. 366 00:32:08,676 --> 00:32:12,221 It is practiced by those arrogant enough to abandon their humanity 367 00:32:12,305 --> 00:32:15,433 in pursuit of transcending into a higher being. 368 00:32:15,516 --> 00:32:17,518 It stems from the depth of greed. 369 00:32:17,602 --> 00:32:20,605 One elevates oneself and becomes a god. 370 00:32:28,863 --> 00:32:32,200 The ritual starts by activating six talismans, 371 00:32:32,283 --> 00:32:34,661 each symbolizing a different aspect. 372 00:32:34,744 --> 00:32:35,703 Fortune, 373 00:32:35,787 --> 00:32:36,996 fertility, 374 00:32:37,080 --> 00:32:39,999 wealth, and longevity, 375 00:32:40,083 --> 00:32:42,168 the ability to control nature, 376 00:32:42,251 --> 00:32:44,504 and the balance of yin and yang. 377 00:32:44,587 --> 00:32:49,509 The ritual concludes with dissolving these talismans in liquid bronze 378 00:32:49,592 --> 00:32:52,095 to create a sound-producing object 379 00:32:52,178 --> 00:32:54,013 designed to resonate throughout the country. 380 00:32:54,097 --> 00:32:55,640 So the talisman is… 381 00:32:57,684 --> 00:32:59,185 the drawings on their backs. 382 00:32:59,268 --> 00:33:00,144 Correct. 383 00:33:03,773 --> 00:33:05,441 They are living talismans. 384 00:33:06,025 --> 00:33:08,736 - That way! We must catch him! - Yes, sir! 385 00:33:30,049 --> 00:33:31,175 What is this? 386 00:33:33,928 --> 00:33:35,555 After him. 387 00:34:10,548 --> 00:34:11,424 What are… 388 00:34:11,507 --> 00:34:13,051 what are you trying to do? 389 00:34:13,926 --> 00:34:18,264 Mm, do not be afraid, for you have been laced with my spirit. 390 00:34:19,515 --> 00:34:20,641 You all 391 00:34:21,726 --> 00:34:25,438 shall become the sound that will encompass 392 00:34:27,273 --> 00:34:29,067 the energy of the world. 393 00:34:30,777 --> 00:34:33,571 - We must hurry and rescue Hongrang! - Abandon him. 394 00:34:34,238 --> 00:34:35,073 What? 395 00:34:36,157 --> 00:34:40,369 He no longer wields the wealth, power, and influence 396 00:34:40,453 --> 00:34:42,205 over the Min Family's Guild. 397 00:34:43,790 --> 00:34:45,666 It is not worth the risk to save him. 398 00:34:45,750 --> 00:34:48,294 Min Ban-hyo, Min Yeon-ui's father, 399 00:34:48,377 --> 00:34:50,004 brutally massacred 400 00:34:50,797 --> 00:34:54,092 my priestess mother and sisters overnight. 401 00:34:57,220 --> 00:34:59,305 His reasoning was this. 402 00:34:59,388 --> 00:35:01,682 We had refused to put a curse 403 00:35:01,766 --> 00:35:04,936 on a certain individual that he found repulsive. 404 00:35:05,019 --> 00:35:06,854 That was why they were killed. 405 00:35:08,022 --> 00:35:11,025 The sacrifices that were made that day 406 00:35:11,109 --> 00:35:14,529 are what have formed the basis of our resolve, have they not? 407 00:35:15,988 --> 00:35:17,907 We should then consider 408 00:35:18,950 --> 00:35:22,870 that child a foundation for the fulfillment of our cause. 409 00:35:22,954 --> 00:35:25,957 Our failure to eliminate all wickedness will now 410 00:35:26,624 --> 00:35:30,044 require many more sacrifices in the future. 411 00:35:35,424 --> 00:35:38,594 Master, Chief Merchant Sim's daughter is here. 412 00:36:11,085 --> 00:36:12,962 My orders were that no one is to enter. 413 00:36:22,513 --> 00:36:26,058 How dare you enter these grounds? This is all your fault! 414 00:36:26,142 --> 00:36:28,853 If you had not seduced my son into running away with you… 415 00:36:28,936 --> 00:36:32,815 No, no. It was not only you. It was also your father and that stake. 416 00:36:32,899 --> 00:36:37,278 You all worked together to have my son labeled as an imposter, did you not?! 417 00:36:37,820 --> 00:36:38,738 Hongrang is 418 00:36:39,822 --> 00:36:40,698 not an imposter. 419 00:36:40,781 --> 00:36:41,616 What? 420 00:36:48,289 --> 00:36:50,374 He truly is my little brother. 421 00:36:52,668 --> 00:36:54,378 He carried this with him. 422 00:36:55,922 --> 00:36:58,382 When I was young, I pulled Hongrang's tooth out. 423 00:36:59,008 --> 00:37:00,343 I put it in here for him. 424 00:37:22,782 --> 00:37:23,908 Yes. 425 00:37:23,991 --> 00:37:26,244 My son. 426 00:37:27,245 --> 00:37:28,079 Yes. 427 00:37:29,163 --> 00:37:30,581 He is my son. 428 00:37:36,170 --> 00:37:37,380 I need your help. 429 00:37:37,463 --> 00:37:39,131 I want to rescue him. 430 00:37:41,300 --> 00:37:43,010 My sweet little brother. 431 00:39:28,741 --> 00:39:30,576 It is I, Jae-yi. 432 00:39:32,703 --> 00:39:33,954 I am here. 433 00:39:39,627 --> 00:39:40,878 Please be strong 434 00:39:41,712 --> 00:39:42,922 just a while longer. 435 00:39:43,005 --> 00:39:44,256 I will get you out of there. 436 00:39:45,424 --> 00:39:46,592 How did you get in? 437 00:39:47,301 --> 00:39:48,928 You must leave before they-- 438 00:39:49,011 --> 00:39:50,137 I met with the master. 439 00:39:50,930 --> 00:39:52,932 She said she needed to be sure 440 00:39:53,015 --> 00:39:55,893 that you could provide her with the partition deed. 441 00:39:56,477 --> 00:40:00,439 And Mother told me to tell you this, which should lead you right to the deed. 442 00:40:01,774 --> 00:40:04,360 "Stroke the shoulders of Mong-jun." 443 00:40:06,195 --> 00:40:07,905 "The shoulders of Mong-jun." 444 00:40:09,198 --> 00:40:12,243 Tell the master that I have secured the partition deed. 445 00:40:12,952 --> 00:40:15,496 Then tell her, in three days at midnight, 446 00:40:15,579 --> 00:40:18,874 beneath the gorge in the saddle, Inwang Mountain, 447 00:40:18,958 --> 00:40:20,793 she will find all the proof she needs. 448 00:40:23,462 --> 00:40:25,131 Will you be all right until then? 449 00:40:30,553 --> 00:40:31,637 I am all right. 450 00:40:33,389 --> 00:40:34,265 Jae-yi, I… 451 00:40:35,057 --> 00:40:37,226 Have you checked over there? 452 00:40:37,309 --> 00:40:39,645 I checked everything and found nothing unusual, sir. 453 00:40:39,728 --> 00:40:40,729 Go. 454 00:40:41,397 --> 00:40:42,440 Hurry. 455 00:40:43,691 --> 00:40:44,692 You must go. 456 00:41:06,046 --> 00:41:07,047 Go. 457 00:41:07,798 --> 00:41:08,883 Please. 458 00:41:29,236 --> 00:41:33,032 Oh, mighty mountain deities, listen to the pleas of this soul. 459 00:41:33,115 --> 00:41:36,035 We call upon you now, asking you to shower us 460 00:41:36,118 --> 00:41:38,954 with your mysterious light for protection and guidance. 461 00:41:39,038 --> 00:41:42,249 Let this soul intertwine with yours and unite as one. 462 00:41:42,333 --> 00:41:46,003 Oh, mountain deities, the highest of the high, may you grant… 463 00:44:37,716 --> 00:44:39,468 Do not stand idle! Catch him! 464 00:45:14,670 --> 00:45:16,922 Stop! Do not harm him. 465 00:45:18,340 --> 00:45:20,134 You must not damage my talisman. 466 00:46:14,730 --> 00:46:18,734 Catch them! I order you to secure all of my talismans! 467 00:49:16,995 --> 00:49:18,705 I heard it was my father. 468 00:49:20,958 --> 00:49:23,251 The person who did this to you. 469 00:49:24,962 --> 00:49:26,088 It was my father. 470 00:49:27,297 --> 00:49:28,173 But why… 471 00:49:29,633 --> 00:49:31,551 What… Why do you… 472 00:49:34,930 --> 00:49:36,181 Why do you love me so? 473 00:49:37,724 --> 00:49:38,934 I deserve to die. 474 00:49:42,062 --> 00:49:42,938 I am sorry. 475 00:49:43,855 --> 00:49:45,774 I have caused you so much pain. 476 00:49:48,485 --> 00:49:49,528 I am so sorry. 477 00:49:59,997 --> 00:50:01,081 I love you. 478 00:50:25,147 --> 00:50:27,649 Hand over the partition deed and then leave. 479 00:50:28,692 --> 00:50:30,444 You have fulfilled your purpose. 480 00:50:30,527 --> 00:50:32,404 We have identified the painter, 481 00:50:32,487 --> 00:50:34,448 and I have proof of his actions in my hands. 482 00:50:34,531 --> 00:50:36,033 I no longer have use for you. 483 00:50:37,659 --> 00:50:38,577 Where is In-hoe? 484 00:50:39,411 --> 00:50:40,829 I have not seen him here. 485 00:50:42,330 --> 00:50:45,751 He, too, is none of your concern now. He will remain with me. 486 00:50:47,335 --> 00:50:48,462 He is mine. 487 00:50:48,545 --> 00:50:50,422 I shall be the one to use him. 488 00:50:50,505 --> 00:50:53,717 So you… are abandoning me, then? 489 00:50:53,800 --> 00:50:55,761 You were the one who first betrayed me. 490 00:50:55,844 --> 00:50:58,513 You no longer need to be involved to seek revenge. 491 00:50:58,597 --> 00:50:59,848 So leave. 492 00:51:02,601 --> 00:51:05,103 I will bring you the partition deed, but… 493 00:51:09,566 --> 00:51:11,109 I have one favor to ask. 494 00:51:12,152 --> 00:51:13,403 Jae-yi's younger brother. 495 00:51:15,155 --> 00:51:16,907 Please tell me where he is. 496 00:51:18,617 --> 00:51:21,703 You raised me to become Hongrang from the moment we met. 497 00:51:23,497 --> 00:51:25,791 But you never considered for a moment 498 00:51:25,874 --> 00:51:28,251 that the real Hongrang could return someday. 499 00:51:28,752 --> 00:51:32,089 That means that you were entirely convinced that he never would. 500 00:51:37,427 --> 00:51:39,846 If you knew, what difference would it make now? 501 00:51:41,098 --> 00:51:42,099 I need to know. 502 00:51:44,935 --> 00:51:46,937 I want her to stop dwelling upon it. 503 00:51:48,230 --> 00:51:50,190 I do not want her to live like this. 504 00:51:50,273 --> 00:51:52,150 Her life consists of waiting. 505 00:51:55,153 --> 00:51:58,323 A life of endless longing and not knowing whether he's alive or dead. 506 00:51:58,406 --> 00:52:00,200 She deserves the chance to see him again. 507 00:52:00,283 --> 00:52:03,954 She could give him a heartfelt embrace or… 508 00:52:05,914 --> 00:52:07,415 or say her final goodbye. 509 00:52:12,879 --> 00:52:14,923 I wish for that child, for Jae-yi, 510 00:52:16,383 --> 00:52:19,136 to lead the life she deserves to have. 511 00:52:32,274 --> 00:52:33,358 Goodness me. 512 00:52:34,651 --> 00:52:36,987 Pull that up, quick. Hurry now. 513 00:52:37,070 --> 00:52:38,446 Sure. 514 00:52:39,823 --> 00:52:41,533 We're almost done. Hurry! 515 00:52:41,616 --> 00:52:43,910 - There was a lot of water. - Who would have known? 516 00:52:45,287 --> 00:52:47,497 Wait, what is that? Young mistress. 517 00:52:48,582 --> 00:52:49,916 Oh, my lady! 518 00:53:23,283 --> 00:53:24,326 I never imagined 519 00:53:25,744 --> 00:53:27,662 you would be this close by. 520 00:53:29,539 --> 00:53:32,000 You were always by my side, yes. 521 00:53:33,210 --> 00:53:35,879 Forgive me for not knowing and 522 00:53:37,088 --> 00:53:38,006 for being so late. 523 00:53:41,051 --> 00:53:42,093 Here you are, 524 00:53:43,178 --> 00:53:44,095 Hongrang. 525 00:53:48,558 --> 00:53:50,602 Hongrang! 526 00:53:52,979 --> 00:53:53,980 Hongrang!