The Joseon Shooter
Yeon Ha? Are you talking about the girl who was just sold?
Sold? What do you mean?
Brother!
- What the heck are you doing? - It's me! I'm Yeon Ha!
This crazy girl!
Are you sure it was your brother?
I have to get her out right away. Something might happen to her if she stays there.
Lord Song was fond of Yeon Ha.
- No! - We have no other way.
- Father! - I can't give up now. Never.
- An explosive that only creates smoke? - Yes. So much that you can't see in front of you.
Please.
- No! - Come here.
Yeon Ha!
Brother...
Yeon Ha!
- Yeon Ha! - Brother!
Are you okay?
Did you get hurt anywhere?
Okay...
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
Don't lose them!
Over there!
Yeon Ha, go out that way.
- What about you? - I'll follow you soon.
Hurry!
Yeon Ha...
Brother.
Yes. Yes, it's me.
I'm your brother!
I thought I'd never get to see you again.
Never...
It's okay now.
Now... I'll protect you.
Brother...
[Episode 9]
Bro! Bro!
Yes...
This is the guy I told you about. And she's his sister.
- You've come far. - We're about to be a burden on you.
What burden? You're the savior of my brother.
I'll prepare some comfortable clothes for you.
I'll be right back. Please make yourself at home.
Sis, let me go with you!
Where are we?
You'll be staying here for a while.
By myself?
It's just for a while.
If you just wait a little while, I'll come for you.
You trust me, don't you?
Good.
I'm sorry, Yeon Ha.
Why are you sorry?
I should have... come for you sooner.
I'm fine.
I got to see you again.
I have no more wishes or resentment.
By the way, what's with your hair?
Huh?
Is it really strange?
A little.
If Father saw you, he'd have been really mad.
Right?
- Welcome home. - Oh, sure.
Mr. Hanjo!
Good job. Go to your room and rest.
- Yes. - Yes.
Let's go.
Are you coming home now?
Yes. What brought you here so late at night?
I have an urgent matter to discuss with you.
By the way, you're wearing this at this late hour...
Where are you coming from?
I'm coming from Anseong.
It's far away, so I wore something comfortable.
- Anseong? - Yes.
I met with a grain dealer.
By the way, what's really going on?
An urgent matter to discuss?
Yes, it's about Lord Song...
Did you hear the news?
What news?
Lord Song was shot to death by some assailant last night.
Long Song is dead? What on earth happened?
That's what I mean.
Besides, the one who shot Lord Song disappeared with his slave.
- A slave? - Yes.
You know her very well, Mr. Hanjo.
It's the girl who mistook you for her brother last time.
Do you remember her?
Yes, I remember her.
She was yammering nonsense, so she even got slapped by me.
Yes, that's right.
I wonder...
if Yoon Kang really became a gunman and came for his sister.
Nonsense.
Didn't you say that he was dead?
But we didn't find his body.
So, he might be alive somewhere.
If he's alive...
he's probably desperate to kill the one who killed his father now.
By the way, what's the reason you're telling me this?
Are you... being suspicious of me right now?
Nonsense.
I just thought that it would be good for you to know, too.
So I'm just letting you know.
I see.
Thanks anyway.
But... I'm really tired right now, so let's talk again when the day breaks.
- Would it be okay with you? - Yes.
Let's do that.
Good night.
I'm sure. Hanjo, that man, is the gunman.
Send someone to Anseong.
Check if he really met with a grain dealer.
Yes.
Minister of Justice was shot?
What on earth do you mean?
It is just as reported, Your Majesty.
An assailant broke in last night and ran away after killing the Minister of Justice.
How could that happen...
The news is spread in the city already.
People are shaking in fear.
Please command the Court of Justice to investigate this crime.
Yes, Your Majesty. The current Minister was shot to death.
The safety of all the court officials depends on this matter.
Proceed.
The Court of Justice shall begin the investigation and catch the gunman
and reveal every detail of the crime.
Yes, Your Majesty.
It was an unidentified gunman's doing.
He seems to be taking a different path
from the ones getting orders from the conservatives.
Find out quickly.
We were looking into the minister of justice.
He shouldn't have died this way.
Move before the Court of Justice.
We have to find out who did this.
Yes, Your Majesty.
On the night of Lord Song's death
I heard you sent gunmen to his house.
Did you forget my order... not to send gunmen for a while?
Forgive me, my lord.
But I found out that the gunman who killed Moo Duk
was looking for Park Jin Han's daughter.
I happened to hear that his daughter was sent to Lord Song's house as a slave
so I was ready just in case.
Shut your mouth!
You shouldn't have made the judgment and made a move on this matter!
I'm your master. Did you already forget that?
If you ever go against my order again...
keep in mind that you won't be safe either.
Yes, my lord.
Her name is Yeon Ha. She's a slave about 13, 14 years old.
I heard she was at the head of the merchant group
and got here a few days ago.
Like I said, I really don't know!
There are more than a couple of slaves who ran away in the middle of the chaos.
Just think about it!
- Go, go, go! - Yes, yes.
So, did you find out about anything? What about witnesses?
People heard the gunshots...
but there was no one who saw him.
What are you saying?
There was a fire last night and it was chaotic.
A few slaves ran away in the middle of it, too.
Fire?
Where did the fire happen?
There was smoke from the storage where the gifts were received.
- Storage? - Yes, storage.
The smoke that started in the storage covered the whole house.
I heard it smelled like some rotten egg, too.
What kind of eggy nonsense...
Look into the cause of the smoke.
How would I know that?
He's always making me do tough things...
Smoke is smoke!
Gunpowder?
Why would you want to learn about gunpowder? It's dangerous.
It's not dangerous.
Once you know the mixing ratio, there is nothing to be dangerous.
Stop right now!
If your mother finds out about this, she'll be very worried.
Father, I really want to learn this.
Gunpowder is not necessarily dangerous. You know very well.
- It can be very useful. - Soo In...
Father, it's been a really long time since I felt this way.
The feeling of really wanting to learn.
I'll just learn. Please allow me, Father.
If you really feel that way, I won't stop you from learning.
But don't just focus on that for too long.
Your mother will be worried.
Really, Father? You're giving me your permission?
Thank you, Father. Thank you so much!
What is this fun conversation between father and daughter about?
You're here, Mother.
It's nothing. We just talked about this and that.
You're not plotting something behind my back again, are you?
You're really...
Alright. If you have to go, you should go.
Yes, Father.
Where are you going now?
It's a secret between father and daughter.
Now, let's go inside.
My lord...
Lady Soo In!
Officer Han!
Something with lots of smoke but no fire?
Is that really possible?
It could be possible if niter is taken out from the gunpowder mix.
By the way, why all of a sudden...
The Minister of Justice was shot to death last night.
Pardon?
But the house was full of smoke along with the smell of sulfur.
The Minister of Justice?
Thanks anyway. I had no one else to ask.
I heard you knew how to handle gunpowder, so I came to see you.
Then...
Please wait.
What is it?
What I mean is... I could be wrong.
I think I should go see it to know for sure.
It's the same as the one I made for Mr. Hanjo.
An explosive that only creates smoke?
Yes. Full of it. Enough that you can't see right in front of you.
Is that possible?
It can't be...
- Excuse me, Officer. - What's going on?
About the slave girl you mentioned earlier. From the head of the merchant group.
There is someone who saw her.
The gunman disappeared with the girl...
It's hot in here, so let's talk outside.
Go on your way.
Did you check everything?
Yes. By the way, what were you talking about earlier?
The gunman took a slave girl?
I'm not sure either. Did he need a slave?
By the way, was it the one? Was it the explosive you talked about?
No! I couldn't tell even after I looked at it.
It looked like it could be but maybe not.
Don't worry about it. I'll find a gunpowder technician and ask him.
Yes.
He was certain that I was the gunman who killed Lord Song.
That's a big trouble then!
I need something to get ready for this.
Before he hits me first.
Mr. Hanjo!
What is it?
Lady Soo In is here. She said you were going to see a technician with her.
Let her in.
Lady Soo In!
Why do you keep looking at me?
Do you have something to say to me?
I have something to ask you.
What is it? Tell me.
The explosive I made for you...
I made good use of it.
May I ask how you used it?
I used it for a good cause. Just know that.
Don't forget that it's a secret!
Why do I have to keep it a secret? Is there a reason...
- Why do you keep asking? - Pardon?
Didn't you come here to learn about gunpowder?
If you keep bothering me with this, I'll cancel our agreement.
What do you mean by that?
If you really want to learn the skills
stop the nonsense and just follow me.
Please wait, Mr. Hanjo!
You should wait for me!
Keep her by your side and teach her the skills.
She's got the basics, so she'll learn fast.
If it's necessary, show her how you work in the mine, too.
That's a bit...
Forgive me, but I don't keep a girl nearby when I work.
If she brings bad luck, an accident could happen...
There is a belief that the gold vein gets blocked when a girl goes underground.
Isn't it an unfounded belief that men created?
Putting all the excuses on powerless women to keep them under control.
Am I wrong?
- But... - Enough.
I'm the one in charge here.
So, don't ever bring up that nonsense again.
- Do you understand? - Yes.
Start tomorrow and learn the skills.
Yes, thank you.
I don't need your thank-you's.
I just kept my promise.
It's about taking my side earlier.
I felt so relieved.
I never took your side.
I only said the truth.
Still...
But... can you handle it?
- When he's like that now. - I have to try.
I came ready for it.
It'll be tougher when you actually face him and work with him.
- If you still want to, I won't stop you. - I will.
Until I hear that I'm doing better than men.
I refuse to give in now.
Do your best then.
I wish for your good fight.
Don't tell them.
I don't want to interrupt them.
Until we can produce new guns in Joseon
we need to have a new army armed with guns bought from other countries.
We have to have the minimum armed forces under control immediately
in order to take an advantageous stand in negotiating with other countries.
Your opinion is reasonable.
- What do you think? - Yes, he is right.
You're working hard.
Your Majesty.
So, who are you?
Yes, Your Majesty.
My name is Kim Ho Kyung, deputy of the executive division.
Deputy?
And you're leading the executive officials?
The young man studied in Japan.
He is knowledgeable in many areas.
We have a good talent.
So, which family are you from?
I'm just... an illegitimate son of a nameless family, Your Majesty.
Illegitimate...
But it doesn't mean you don't even know your father's name.
Mind your manners. Your Majesty is asking you a question.
Your Majesty.
His tie with his father has been cut off.
It must be a difficult question to answer, Your Majesty.
Please forgive me, Your Majesty.
Please forgive me.
It's okay. Get up now.
Your background is not important in the executive department.
We need more talents like you, so don't be embarrassed.
I said you should get up. Will you make me a tyrant?
I'm grateful, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty stopped by at the new department?
What did he ask when he came by?
What are you curious about?
What?
Are you curious about the new policies, or...
are you afraid that he might have asked about my background?
You... just answer my question!
He asked me who my father was.
Don't worry.
I didn't tell him that the Second Vice Premier was my father.
You called me out here to ask me about that?
New guns... new army...
Don't stir up the royal court with that kind of nonsense talk.
Why don't you know that it could cause bigger trouble?
How could it cause a bigger trouble?
We need armed forces to protect Joseon.
What could you possibly know about politics?
If you grow armed forces with no consideration
do you think Qing and Japan will just sit back and watch?
Look... listen carefully.
Politics is about distinguishing what you should do from what you shouldn't do.
Don't ever stir up His Majesty's thoughts again.
Joseon of 500 years is not a small country that a rookie like you can move around.
- You're working with Mr. Hanjo again? - Yes.
I got caught while I was peeking at the gunpowder warehouse.
I told him that I was really curious, so he told me to try learning.
That's great.
Oh, did you hear about the Minister of Justice?
Yes, it was a shock to me, too. A gunman?
Why would a gunman go there...
So you knew about it, too.
But who could the girl be?
- The girl that the gunman took. - The girl that the gunman took?
You didn't know? I heard it's a slave girl that went from your house.
- A slave girl? - Yes.
You didn't know either.
I guess not.
This is the first time I'm hearing about it.
Father must've sent her.
He does that all the time.
But... why would he take her?
Did you call for me?
Yes.
- I have a question for you. - Yes, please tell me.
I heard that the gunman who appeared at Lord Song's took Yeon Ha.
Then the reason the gunman appeared at our house
must be because of Yeon Ha, too.
I'm asking if Father knew about it and had you get ready for it.
No, I just grabbed the gun by instinct to protect you and the merchant group.
I got it.
You may leave now.
- Hye Won did? - I made up an excuse...
but she seems to be suspicious of the relationship between the gunman and you.
Be extra careful going forward.
Hye Won should never notice what's going on.
Yes, sir.
This is the storage for the goods.
And that building there stores all kinds of documents.
How many documents do you have that you need a separate storage for it?
Shall I say the proof of the identity of our merchants?
When they entered our group and where they worked are all written down.
If the document disappears, there is no way to prove that someone is our member.
So it's more important than anywhere else.
I see.
Now that I've heard your explanation
it looks like the Gyeonggi merchant group is managed more systematically than I thought.
Yes, that's our pride.
If you get a chance next time, please come and watch our meeting, too.
All the merchants in Gyeonggi area will gather for the meeting.
It must be a very big event.
Yes. It's like a festival for us.
By the way, is there something going on these days?
You seem down these days.
What could happen? There is nothing going on.
Tell me. It's okay.
Someone I work with is down. How could I possibly feel comfortable?
It's nothing.
It's just... because of a slave girl.
A slave?
Yes. To be honest, we exchanged her for a technician.
But I heard she was taken by a gunman recently.
I don't feel at ease after hearing that.
A gunman...
Why would he take her?
I don't know either.
If I knew that this would happen
I should've been stubborn and kept her here.
Don't worry about it.
Who cares if anything happens to a slave girl?
Please don't say it like that.
How could a slave girl's life be taken so lightly?
What could that little girl be guilty of?
Just because she's a slave, her only life doesn't deserve to be treated poorly.
Well, that's true.
By the way, why did you bring that up all of a sudden?
It's just...
I'm talking about myself.
Because that's how I was.
I was starved, beaten...
and dragged away.
That's how I lived.
I couldn't bear that life, so I ran away.
Now that I've said it, I feel embarrassed.
I wanted to keep it hidden. I told you useless stuff, Mr. Hanjo.
No. Thank you for telling me.
You don't need to be embarrassed.
Feeling embarrassed is for people who did something wrong.
You didn't do anything wrong, so there is no reason for you to feel embarrassed.
You should rather feel proud.
You created your own destiny
and now you've become a great woman.
- Mr. Hanjo... - Don't worry.
I'm sure that girl knows about how you feel, too.
And I'm sure she's doing well somewhere
so don't worry too much.
Feeling embarrassed is for people who did something wrong.
You didn't do anything wrong, so there is no reason for you to feel embarrassed.
You should rather feel proud.
You created your own destiny
and now you've become a great woman.
Mr. Hanjo...
What are you doing up so late?
You're here.
Are you still upset about what happened to Yeon Ha?
I'm not.
I know you had no other choice, either.
Yes... thank you for thinking that way.
Let's forget about everything that happened in the past.
We don't need to try to remember the things that we don't want to.
That's true.
But not anymore.
Thanks to someone, my past that I didn't want to remember
became something I'm proud of.
Thanks to someone?
Can I ask who that is?
It's Mr. Hanjo.
I'm moved by him every time.
What happened to the man you sent to Anseong?
There was no grain dealer who met with Mr. Hanjo that day.
As the Japanese merchant Hanjo during the day
as the gunman Park Yoon Kang at night...
he's running around with no fear.
Everything has become clear.
Go to the place I told you and take your position.
Then I'll send you a signal.
Signal?
I'll carry a fan.
The moment I open the fan and separate myself from Park Yoon Kang
take care of him without hesitation.
Yes, I got it.
No, Brother.
Going for a walk all of a sudden?
This is definitely his plot.
He's pulling a trick to kill you!
- I know that. - What do you mean?
You mean, you know it and you're going to the spot where you'll die?
What nonsense...
I have so much to do. Why would I die?
Then why would you go there?
I have to clear myself from the suspicion.
To find out more about him...
this is also my only chance.
Brother!
What great customs you have in Joseon!
I've only been in and out of the gloomy mine and the store...
Now I'm outside, I feel like I can breathe!
I'm happy to see that you're happy, Mr. Hanjo.
I should've thought of this sooner.
I wasn't able to prepare it sooner.
No, it's fine.
We can come out more often now.
Yes, let's do that.
- Here, let's have a drink. - Shall we?
Those girls... play like little kids.
Mr. Hanjo...
Would you like to go for a walk with me?
There is a great walking path over that way.
Is that right?
Let's go then.
I heard you placed Soo In under the technician.
Well, yes. She said she wanted to learn, so I let her.
I see. That's great.
She has many talents, so she'll learn fast.
By the way, did you catch the gunman from before?
The gunman who killed Lord Song.
Well, I just heard that it's under investigation.
I'm sure he'll get caught soon.
By the way, why did you bring that up out of nowhere?
I heard something about it, too.
What did you hear?
I heard that it wasn't just one gunman who appeared at Lord Song's.
What do you mean by that?
Aside from the gunman who took the slave
there were several gunmen who were chasing him.
- How would you know... - I heard in the market.
Besides...
I'm not sure if it's okay for me to say this...
but there is a rumor that you manage those gunmen.
Me?
That's very interesting.
Since we have a lot of people in the merchant group
it seems that we get swamped with all kinds of bizarre rumors.
We've had things like this so many times.
- Is that right? - Yes.
Then may I ask you a question this time?
Where were you that day, Mr. Hanjo?
That day?
- What do you mean? - The day that Lord Song died.
Didn't I tell you I went to Anseong?
Why do you keep asking that?
You keep lying to me.
There was no one who met with you in Anseong.
I guess you're digging my trails, too.
Please tell me.
Where did you go?
I must've gone somewhere else, if not Anseong.
Somewhere that Kanemaru would get mad if he heard it.
Where is that?
Why do I have to report every detail of it to you?
No matter how much I try, you look like Park Yoon Kang to me.
That again.
Do you want to hear that I'm that gunman?
If you don't tell me, I have no choice but to think that way.
This is the last time.
Where were you?
If you ask me that kind of rude question again...
I won't hold back.
Yes, I understand.
My lord!
Sir!
What's going on?
A gunman...
A gunman appeared at the document storage.
Gunman?
He broke in suddenly while employees were organizing documents.
I heard it's not a musket.
I heard it's a new type of gun that loads right away.
I got it. Go back now.
I have a guest, so I'll hear the details later.
You treated me like a criminal just until now...
but now I'm a guest to you?
I won't forget... this humiliation I experienced today.
Mr. Hanjo! It's...
You traced my whereabouts behind my back. And...
you even thought that I was the gunman.
If it's a relationship with no trust
there is no reason for our business partnership, either.
All the deals with the Gyeonggi merchant group are over as of today.
That was scary!
[Head of the Group Choi Won Shin]
Yes, yes...
Who are you?
Gunman!
Mr. Sato!
Really?
You're the gunman that I only heard about?
Keep quiet!
How could this...
You're so cool.
Does Mr. Hanjo know anything about this?
He doesn't know that you're the gunman?
Of course not.
The only ones who know about my identity are you and me now.
So you have to keep the secret. Understood?
Yes, of course.
I have a heavy mouth. I'll make sure to keep the secret.
Secret!
Our relationship with the Gyeonggi merchant group is over as of today.
Collect all of our investments
and take back all the gunpowder, too.
What's the reason all of a sudden?
He treated me like a criminal and humiliated me.
If you let this slide, it'll scratch the honor of Mr. Yamamoto, too.
Yes, I understand.
He jumped in suddenly and looked through the documents.
- Documents? - Yes.
So what's the document that disappeared?
It's... the documents about you...
So... where did he disappear to?
I don't know.
He shot a gun, so I was so shocked...
What about his face?
I couldn't check...
Why couldn't you check?
The document storage is such an important place for merchants...
Why did you let him run away like that?
I'm asking you why you couldn't catch him!
Father!
What's going on?
It's nothing.
Sir!
I'm coming from the store.
Mr. Hanjo sent a notice that he'll stop
all business deals with the Gyeonggi merchant group.
He wants the investment fund returned in three days
and the gunpowder in the storage by tomorrow, too.
I brought some boiled pork.
I also brought some tea that's good for your throat.
Please have some.
You'll get sick if you inhale gunpowder.
Do you like it?
I left at dawn to look for good meat.
Whatever is fine...
But it's for my teacher!
- Teacher? - Yes.
You're a teacher since you'll teach me precious skills.
By the way, where would you use this as a woman?
I'm just curious.
Even if it's not for mines
I think it'll be useful in many ways to know about gunpowder.
You're very strange.
Please try this, too.
And if you want to eat anything, please just tell me.
I'll bring them tomorrow.
Are you the gunpowder technician here?
Yes, I am...
- Take him away! - Yes, sir.
Look, what are you doing?
What's going on? What's the reason for this?
The gunman who killed the Minister of Justice used gunpowder.
Pardon? Minister of Justice?
Check if the amount of gunpowder here matches the record!
Yes, sir!
Is the girl that the gunman took the one from this house?
Yes, she is.
Her name is Yeon Ha. We sent her to Lord Song's house recently.
Her family or...
Hye Won...
- Soo In... - Yeon Ha?
What do you mean by that?
Was it really Yeon Ha?
The girl that the gunman took was Yeon Ha?
Then why didn't you tell me? You said you didn't know.
When I asked you, you definitely said you didn't know.
Let's go in. Let's talk inside.
I'll explain everything to you...
Wait.
- I really don't know what's going on... - Soo In...
Next time. I'll hear it next time.
An explosive that only creates smoke?
Is that possible?
Where would you use it?
I really need it.
It's something I must do.
Then Mr. Hanjo is really...
What's going on?
Where is Mr. Hanjo? I came to see Mr. Hanjo.
He's not here. He went out.
Where did he go? When is he coming back?
He went to see the head of the merchant group, so he should be here soon.
Is it okay for me to wait inside?
What's wrong with her?
Please have some tea.
This...
Yes, this will find your way.
Wherever you are, this compass will guide your way.
You were really him...
Young Master...
You really have to keep this secret, okay?
You're back, Mr. Hanjo.
Oh, yes.
Lady Soo In is here. She's been waiting for a long time.
Got it.
You're here.
What happened?
What's going on?
Just what happened...
What's going on? Why all of a sudden...
- Who are you? - We're from the Court of Justice.
- It's her! Get her! - Yes, sir!
- What's going on? - We heard she stole gunpowder.
We need her for our investigation on the gunman, so we'll take her.
- Let's take her! - Yes, sir!
- Stop! - What are you doing? Take her out!
Yes, sir!
Let go of me! Let go!
Miss! Miss!
Miss!
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[Joseon Gunman]
What did you make with the gunpowder? Who did you give it to?
- Is it your father? - He's not that kind of man! Don't slander him!
I'm going to stop it. I'll stop the interrogation no matter what it takes.
Do what you're told and take what you're given. That's your duty.
The duty of the hunting dog.
The world where money equals power will come soon.
I'll get on my knees before you a hundred times if I need to, Mr. Hanjo.
My name is Hasegawa Hanjo. I came to prove that woman's innocence.