Moon River
Episode 12
The Mysterious Man
It's warm.
What?
I said it was warm.
Warm...
so I go in and they look at me and...
Stop!
Dal!
Dal Nim*!
*Moon
Dal.
It's me.
It's me, Iljimae!
Dal.
Dal!
Dal.
Dal Nim!
Dal!
I need to pee.
Master Bae Seon Dal, the sun is up.
We're both crazy to sleep in such a place.
We must have fallen asleep waiting for Iljimae.
Didn't Iljimae go out last night?
I fell asleep, so as far as I know he didn't.
Then we just wasted our time sleeping in the cold like this.
We'll return later tonight. For now, let's just go.
Instead of just wasting our efforts like this, why don't we just go in and ask Iljimae?
Ask what? Huh?
To give us an advance notice of when he will act so we may be prepared.
Ahh...
dream on, dream on kid.
Didn't you see that once he saw us that last time, he ran away?
If he finds out about what we're doing, he might just go somewhere else.
Aigoo, please use your head!
Are you awake?
Time to wake up.
Already? Is the sun up already?
Where's Iljimae?
Iljimae... that fellow didn't seem to come home last night.
He went to look for the monk to discuss the wedding.
Perhaps he spent the night at the temple.
Ahjusshi, go fill the pot with water. I'll see to our breakfast.
Wha... wh.. what? I still have to do work around here?!
I thought you and Iljimae agreed to get married!
Do you think that I had you do chores around here just to get him to marry me?
Do you mean that even after your marriage Iljimae and I still have to work?
Of course! Fill the big pot, not the small one.
No, perhaps Iljimae should think again about this.
Omona!
When did you come?
Oh, just then.
Did you speak with the monk? There must have been a lot to say.
The monk said...
What did he say?
He said I'm making the right decision.
You remember we have to go to the fabric shop today, don't you?
Wait, I'll make something for you to eat.
Oh, my stomach, my stomach, my stomach. You're finally going out?
Use the money you have to find a new place to hide.
I'll go with you. Agh...
Wait for me. I'll be back in just a flash.
You dare to steal this Dol Se's money?
My name is 'persistence'! I will catch you no matter what it takes.
I'm hungry. I'll need to eat before I chase you.
Aigoo!
I just went... why do I still feel like this?
Minister!
Oh! Minister, wait. I didn't eat yet I keep releasing.
I must have had bowel movement for the entire month.
I still feel weak and my stomach is bloated, so bloated.
Hurry, it's the place that sells wine. What if he runs away? Hurry!
It's that fellow! That vicious fellow!
I am positive it's this room.
- Not in here. - There's someone here.
Wha..wha... my word... hmph!
Let go! Why are you doing this?!
This isn't him.
Where is the person you were with?
Who do you mean? I don't know what you're talking about.
I'm sure I saw him in this room.
Mo... mon...
Money, money bag. This is my money bag!
This person is an accomplice.
- Let's go! - Yes, Sir!
Let's go!
- Why are you...? - Come along.
Why are you doing this?
Release me!
Hey, hold on! Wait! Aigoo!
Look here! Hey, you!
Ah... What a pity, a pity.
It's like I'm losing a piece of me. My money.
Huh!
- This isn't right. - Quiet!
Hold on!
I have something to do. What thing? This!
It's all because of you things turned out like this.
Do you think now's the time to talk useless things? Let's go!
Since you've got the money, stop... stop following us!
Why are you still coming? Has chasing me become a habit with you?
Where's the hair accessory? Where?!
He took the hair accessory meant for my wife.
- The pin is missing? - Uh huh.
Where's the hair pin?
Take it out. Give it to me!
Don't play around. I know it all. Hurry. Take it out!
How can a leader of the Bongseoni gang do such a thing? So embarrassing!
I'll return the hair accessory to you. Please, please don't follow us, understood?
Seriously.
I got it.
You are way more hateful than Gu Ja Myeong!
You are someone that I never want to see again!
Let's go.
- Come take a look. - Over here.
- Please buy some fruit. - Come take a look.
We have customers.
Welcome, welcome. Please take a look around, go ahead and look.
This is the Eun Jo fabric, Guk fabric, Suk Go fabric, and Ja Mi fabric.
We have it all. Just tell us which.
Oh my... my eyes are rolling around.
The purpose of clothing is to cover up. What is the point of spending money on any of this?
There is nothing more I need than this I have on.
Which one do you like? How about this?
I have no idea if he's saying he likes it or not.
I really like this here. I like the sounds it makes.
Of course, of course! That's Ja Mi fabric, great for making skirts.
No need to spread them all out. It's not like we've decided to buy anything.
Oh, no. It's okay.
With just one look I can tell if the customers are going to buy or not.
I like the Suk Go Fabric. Do you remember the saying, 'a faint pink dress made of Suk Go Sa'?
Of course, of course! This lady is right. For a dress, there is nothing like Suk Go.
Yes.
Of course, of course.
What do you think? Do you like it?
Uh, let's buy the fabric later.
Why? There isn't one that you like?
Then, how about Hang Na fabric?
I don't have Hang Na here, but I can get it from the other shops.
Yes. Hang Na is very lightweight fabric.
Yeah.
This Eun Jo fabric is also good.
- Touch it. - ... so bright in my eyes.
Ah, that was a lot of fun, looking around.
That fellow is really fickle.
Did I do something wrong?
- Walk on! - Right.
What's going on?
What's this?
Why is Choi Sae Woon being arrested?
Because of his revolutionary ideas for people's rights,
he's accused of conspiracy against the Emperor.
You fool! Even though Choi Sae Woon is a great person,
how can he do that on his own?
Look here, haven't heard?
Listen, this is because Sohn Seok Joo wants to marry Choi Sae Woon's daughter.
But, Choi Sae Woon isn't Sohn Seok Joo's friend?
How can he snatch our friend's daughter?
That's why I said 'bastard'!
Hey, hey!
that Lord Sohn...
Go on ahead with ahjussi.
I'll go take a look at the situation.
Must you go? You help the poor so much already.
Choi Sae Woon.
He and the others from the East were removed from power of the government.
After the Im Jo regained power, the people lost most of their rights.
So, for Choi Sae Woon who had no other family...
his only daughter Kyung Ok, is the reason why he lived!
She is getting more and more like her dead mother.
What brings you here to my house?
How have you been?
Come in.
The person knocking at Choi Sae Woon's door is an old Academy friend, Sohn Seok Joo.
Offer your greetings. Let me present to you, my daughter.
Sohn Seok Joo is a person from the West.
Now an official because of his meritorious service during the rebel insurrection of Im Jo.
Consider yourself lucky.
What do you mean by lucky?
There are a lot of men being executed, or being exiled.
You know very well that I did nothing wrong.
What execution, what exile?
That is why I said you were lucky.
Just you watch. Although the people from the West have currently seized power,
that power will not last more than 10 years.
Kyung Ok.
Yes, father.
Explain the meaning of these lines.
Jade cannot be made into anything without being cut and polished,
one cannot become useful without being educated.
Well said. It does mean just that.
Do you know where this writing is from?
It comes from Classic of Rites and Record on the Subject of Education.
Good. What are you reading now?
I'm reading the Book of Odes.
Oh, I see.
Even if a person may be learned, he may not understand the basic rules of humanity.
Sohn Seok Joo is such an example.
Come out here!
I came because I have something to say to you.
Sit.
No matter if the person is from East or West,
both serve the country. It's just that both do not work as one.
So?
The authority you have is temporary, granted to you to oversee the affairs of our country...
you are not sitting on the throne of an Emperor.
Why are you talking nonsense?
During negotiations, even a slave would have etiquette.
We, from the distinguished family of Choi, would never do anything to hurt the people.
I thought I'd have you have as my father in law but you raise your fist at me?
You! You consider yourself a human?!
Everyone knows that you have two wives.
Moreover, Kyung Ok is the only daughter of your friend.
In heaven, there is heaven's will. On earth, there is the law!
How can you do this? What gives you the right?
You're not fit to be a scholar. At the least, even if he is agitated,
a learned scholar's actions are like that of calm, flowing water.
Shameless, it's not worth talking to you!
Then please leave. I don't want to look at you.
It seems I must destroy him.
Sohn Seok Joo decided to use the Inspectors...
Secret Inspector Na Jang.
Of course, this is abusing the privilege of authority.
Make yourself comfortable.
Sit, sit.
Yes.
You are the Managing Inspector, right?
Yes.
Serving the country is a difficult job.
No, not at all.
But why was I called?
What is this?
No matter what the circumstances,
tired people who work hard have much use for this.
Thank... Thank you.
As the rumors say, you are, indeed, very generous.
Is that so? You must receive intelligence from both sides, right?
Yes. Why, is there some information you need?
Hmmm. What is Choi Sae Woon like?
Choi Sae Woon? There's nothing much about...
Are you sure there's not much?
I've heard that there is a lot of disaffection.
Oh, that's right. His influence is minuscule, and with not much integrity.
Additionally, he's been friendly with the rebels...
Is that so?
He also said that rebelling against the Emperor would bring a new world.
The country needs to be turned upside down if there is to be a new world, he..s.s.said.
Rea..really? Hmmmm.
See, you are too stubborn. This is how it turns out.
You loose your temper and treat me, a person who wants to marry, with no respect.
In addition, you are revealed as one who is planning a huge rebellion.
You will be punished for your conspiracy!
What rebellion have I planned?
Rebels caught like you are also trying to deny charges.
I should be taken to the court of law if I'm guilty of any conspiracy.
Why are you judging me yourself?
Let me be a bit more honest.
I just want your daughter.
You dirty low life!
When one gets old, the body gets cold and then it is easy to fall sick.
But young bodies are warm.
And that is why I wanted to have your daughter, for her to keep me warm.
But you cold heartedly rejected me, your friend.
Is that something that is possible between friends? You are worse than a beast!
At any rate, since I was rejected, my pride will not let me sit by and do nothing!
If you go before the officers and your crimes are reviewed,
neither you, nor your daughter, will be able to withstand the punishment.
But if I were to help, it would be good for you and your daughter, and for me as well, won't it?
Shut up, you bastard!
What did you say? This fool!
- Someone... - Yes!
...lock this person up in the warehouse and bring him to the courtyard tomorrow.
Yes, Sir!
There is only a servant in the house.
I got it, where is the sack?
In my hands.
Let's go.
Someone is coming.
Why would a person be passing by just now?
Mmmm. His face is so distastefully white.
What? What did you say?
I thought you said something to me just now.
Never mind. Just go on your way.
No. I must know what you said. Then I'll leave.
This foolish kid! Who said anything?
You definitely said something.
Please say to me again, clearly.
Hey kid, are you trying to start a fight? Leave now!
You were the ones that started something first here.
There's no good reason why I should be talked about by you like that, right?
What... wh..what. - You?
Yes, I said 'you'.
I see. I was wrong. So just go on your way.
- Farewell. - Go on.
I am not trying to nitpick at what is right or wrong.
I wanted to understand your utterings clearly, so I just asked you to repeat yourself.
U..u..utterings?
Come here, come here you. Come, you bastard!
Give him a good lesson.
Your friend is really a funny man. He started to hit me but fell down and started snoring.
You, rascal. We tried to go easy but...
You should know I'm really known as steel fists in this town.
It happened again! He went to hit me but just collapsed.
Is it because of doing bad things at night and not getting enough sleep?
Hey you bastard!
Uh? It happened again!
Give it to me, I'll teach you how to use a knife.
This insolent kid.
That's not how you use it.
A knife is used like... this!
Oh no, my hair.
What should I chop off next for you?
Where? There?
Oh...oh.. aigoo!
Let's go.
Aigoomoni! Who are you men?
Follow the stream to the Minister's house.
Lady's skin, so smooth and warm.
Keep quiet. You'll wake people up.
No, don't do that.
Sohn Seok Joo's men, numbers 5, 6, 7, carefully look about as they head toward Seoul's civic office,
being ever so careful to not be so unlucky and be caught by Iljimae.
What is that?
Put the sack down there.
Who are you to disrupt our way?
Didn't you kidnap a person? Put the sack down.
Let's give him a beating.
For guys like you I do not need to use arrows.
Get him!
Go!
Dirty pieces of rags.
I suppose in the sack will be the Po Dong Han girl.
You hiding there, come out now and take this lady away.
Here it is.
You must be gentle.
A young lady is very fragile and if you're not careful, the bag will burst.
Wait. At least tell me your name before you go.
Me? I'm a person who came to help Iljimae.
Your expressions asks how I know you.
Why is it that you're helping me?
You're complaining about my help?
You know me, yet I know nothing of you. That doesn't seem very fair.
Who do you work for?
Work for? You'll know that some day.
It is more important to take this lady somewhere safe.
Okay. I have done all I can do here, so I will go.
If you are a man, should you not provide your identity?
My name?
Actually, my name is not really important.
But since you asked, I'll tell you.
My name is Yang Po.
Yang Po?
You're Iljimae, right?
I learned of who you were while in the sack.
How should I repay your kindness?
We'll talk about that later. First, we must leave this place,
before those men return.
Let me go and find out about your father. Stay here until I return.
Alright.
What Iljimae is setting up is a device used to eavesdrop on the enemies.
It is a powerful microphone, used to listen in on the enemy's actions.
It uses a thin, gold-plated board to link with the durable copper earpiece.
Say it clearly once more. What is what?
We are watching over the gate, when that rotten fellow appeared.
Face fair and smooth, a person who is not worth using a fist on.
Then we saw another figure tall and powerful stature, who walked with energy and knew martial arts.
Then there are two of them. Who in the world are they?
Who are these people who dare...?
Could it possible be...?
Possibly what?
It's just my opinion but lately there's been a lot of talk...
Maybe I shouldn't say it. I could be completely wrong.
Be clear on what you're saying!
Alright... we don't know who that tall and strong person was,
but the other one, could it be Il..ji..mae?
Iljimae?
Why would he be interfering with my doings?
Who is he to get into my affairs?
Let's take this opportunity to capture him.
Because of him, all the noblemen are very worried.
With all of you men in action, we can certainly capture this Iljimae.
That's it!
Good! Capture him. And tomorrow I will host a banquet.
We'll call the prostitutes and you shall have your night!
Really? We will capture him and bring him to you.
Warriors are people who sacrifice their lives for those that will give recognition.
Of course, once in a lifetime.
Your father is being watched over by people holding weapons.
To avoid chaos, I let things be tonight.
But tomorrow, I may have an opportunity to save him.
I will just trust you, Iljimae.
Since curfew is far past, you should just sleep here tonight.
The fire is going, and it should be sufficient for the night.
I will return for you when the sun rises.
By myself?
If we move together, we would be at a greater risk if someone found us.
I was so scared, waiting here.
There was even a racoon that watched me for a long time.
Racoons do not attack people.
There was even a tiger!
Did you say a tiger?
I didn't see him...
but I heard the sounds of a big animal walking through the woods.
If not a tiger, then what was it?
Then, I'll block the cave's entrance with branches.
No, you can't!
Please don't go.
But if I don't go back, there's someone that will worry about me.
No, I don't want to...
stay by myself. I'll go with you even if we get captured.
It's so late and Iljimae has not returned. Could something have happened to him?
How could anything happen? You know Iljimae's skills.
I don't know it.
I've only heard about it from others but never seen it with my own eyes.
To me, Iljimae is still just an infant who coos at me.
Wol Hee, have you seen him in action?
I have not yet seen him as I am not allowed to follow him.
Right... worrying about a person is not going to bring him home.
You go in and sleep, Wol Hee, like you said, nothing will happen.
Yes.
Iljimae does not seem to be at home.
He must have left before we arrived.
Really? We just wasted our time here.
- Oh! Could it be? - Could it be?
Taking action somewhere else?
That can't be.
To not reveal himself in action...
What?
Would he be concerned with such petty matters?
Do you think that will stop us from doing what we have to do?
Who is that?
Quickly, quickly!
Wait for me!
Halt!
The fire's light wasn't the reason why Kyung Ok couldn't sleep,
nor because she had never slept outside before.
It was because she had never been this close to a man in her life
and she was all alone with this man, a man who looks like he came alive from a painting.
Kyung Ok just thought herself so clever for the story she told about the tiger...
What is that?
Don't move. And don't make any sounds.
But now she is loathing herself, and very afraid.
This... This... What is going on?
Hurry, come and see. Aigoomoni!
He suddenly disappears then out of the blue,
comes back with a lady? Oh my word!
Athough it's not very comfortable, you may need to stay here a while.
I know.
Take good care of the lady. I need to go out for a bit.
I ate too fast, didn't I?
I haven't had a thing to eat since yesterday. I'm so embarrassed.
You've been together all this time?
Yes.
Where?
In the mountains.
Mountains?
Yes. We stayed in the mountains together.
By the way, what is your relationship with Iljimae?
We're engaged.
Really?
After that, Iljimae finally appeared.
Little kid, let's go to our house.
Why? We were here first.
What are you talking about? We were first.
Why are you acting like this? I grasped his hands first.
If you hold his hands, you own him?
I have many children gathered in my house for him to come and speak of Iljimae. Let's go.
We've waited for a long time. So now you wait.
No, you must come to my place first.
What's wrong with all of you?
Oh, this popularity of mine. Maybe I should get myself a manager.
Okay, okay. Now, everyone get in line. In the right order.
Good, come to my place first.
- Go where? We came first. Let go! - We were already here! What're you doing?
- I was next. Let go! - I was.
Stop!
W...who are you?
Come with us, kid!
Wh...what are you doing?
- Hey, who are you guys? - What has happened?
Let me go.
Don't move.
Let me go.
Still wouldn't shut your mouth?
- Ahhhh...! Please save me! - Cha Dol! Cha Dol!
- Huh! Seon Dal-nim. - Cha Dol!
- They're trying to take me away. - Why take you...
What are you guys doing?
It's by order of Minister Shim Chan Kyu. So do not interfere!
Shim Chan Kyu?
No, you can't leave!
Get out of the way. We won't show you mercy just because you're a nobleman!
Quick, give me the kid.
You men, do you know who I am?
Who are you?!
I am... Of course you guys wouldn't know.
Master Bae Seon Dal! Master Bae Seon Dal!
Master Bae Seon Dal, are you okay? Master Bae Seon Dal, wake up.
What's this? What have I done wrong?
Don't move, kid.
- Did you tie him up good? - Yes.
This is the kid who's been telling stories about Iljimae.
I'm sure he has something to do with Iljimae.
Perhaps he is one of Iljimae's subordinates.
Eh? Subordinate?
Good. I must hear from the kid's own mouth where Iljimae stays.
What? I don't know anything.
If he's really Iljimae's subordinate, he won't talk very easily.
Men, bring the devices.
Yes, Sir!
Devices? What devices?
Ancient iron.
Yes.
Shall we use the leg screw on you?
Or shall we bare your bottoms and lash you with a club?
Or stab you with an awl?
No, no, that's not it.
Maybe we should pull out all your fingers and toenails?
Oh, that one there...
If you do not want to die, answer the questions I am about to ask.
I am a nobleman. If I kill the likes of you I won't face much of a consequence, don't you agree?
Scared?
What did you say? Cha Dol has been captured?
Yes! That Shim Chan Kyu...
Quickly! Every second matters!
This scares you, huh?
Why are you doing this?
Where is Iljimae?
I don't know. I really don't know.
You don't know? Then I must help you remember.
I won't ask you a second time.
If you don't give me an honest answer,
I will pierce a hole in your cheeks!
Huh! It's hot... so hot!
Who did that?
It hurts, owww, it hurts.
It's Iljimae!
Il..Il..Iljimae?
You are that very Iljimae?
That is correct. I am Iljimae.
Finally, today I get to see your face.
What are you doing? Get him!
I will put this into whoever makes a move.
What are you guys doing? Quick, go get him!
I told you to not make a move.
You fools. There is only dart.
Only one will be hit. Quick, go catch him.
1.. 2.. 3.. 4.. 5.
It still isn't enough.
- Quick, get him! - Yes, Sir.
Iljimae.
I'll untie this part.
Let's hurry up and get out of here.
Take off your shoes.
What?
Yes, yes, yes. Th..they're off.
Pick them up and turn around.
What? Yes, yes, yes.
Lick.
What?
I told you to lick!
Yes. I'll lick it.
Continue to lick. If you dare to stop, beware that you'll have a hole in your neck.
Iljimae-nim.
That could have been horrible.
Iljimae-nim, you saved me again.
I seem to always cause you trouble.
I'm really ashamed.
Even under those circumstances,
I did not reveal anything about you.
Don't go around telling others about me anymore.
I understand. I will control this mouth of mine.
And stop following me.
You knew?
- Cha Dol! - Master Bae Seon Dal.
Cha Dol!
Cha Dol, are you alright? You're okay?
What happened?
Iljimae saved me.
Iljimae?
- Catch him. - Yes, Sir.
Stop there!
He's not Iljimae.
Iljimae?
Cha Dol, is this the person you were with?
N..no.
Let him go.
Yes.
Why would Minister Shim Chan Kyu take Cha Dol away?
He wanted me to tell him where Iljimae was.
Do you know where Iljimae is?
Yes... No! How would I know?
Of course he wouldn't know.
Perhaps he was taken because he has nothing much to do
except to tell stories about Iljimae.
Can I trust you?
Of course, right? Cha Dol?
Yes, of course. There is no way we could know that.
Go back. I'm going to see Minister Shim Chan Kyu.
Okay then.
Regardless, we're sorry for the trouble we caused.
Then...
Follow me.
I told you not to go around talking, didn't I?
Please let go, Master Bae Seon Dal.
You really drive me mad.
But anyway, Master, you really should have seen it.
Seen what?
Your ears...
What for?
Shim Chan Kyu licked his own shoes.
What? Shim Chan Kyu... shoes?
I think they're keeping something from us.
Do you want someone to follow them?
Assign someone right away. And if Iljimae appears, inform me immediately.
Yes, Sir.
What was the reason for bringing that kid?
I wanted to catch that Iljimae.
Minister, then did you lose your valuables also?
Of course not! A poor household like this has nothing valuable to be stolen.
I saw Iljimae for the first time today.
Then why did...
how did you hurt your arm? Is...?
You have the nerve to ask such a question?
It is not because of the incompetency of the likes of you who can't do their job?
You are continuing to allow Iljimae to terrorize our respected citizens.
Since you can't catch him, I needed to take action myself!
Is that the truth?
Did you say you were Chief Gu Ja Myeong?
Yes, Minister.
Are you questioning me now?
The person you should be questioning is that Iljimae!
You startled me.
Unnie, I have a favor to ask of you.
What is it?
Unnie, you are very kind, right?
What is it? Speak up.
Tonight you are going to Minister Sohn's place, right?
Yes, that's why I'm making myself up.
Trade your assignment with mine.
What?
I've always wandered around and have never been to that kind of place.
In exchange, I'll give you something good.
Please, just this one time.
What is this?
It's perfume from the West, fishing hooks, and that part of the female fox.
Perfume to confuse men's minds, hooks for protection, female fox parts to bewitch.
Its temptation worked quickly and effectively to convince her.
Here we are.
Come, come, come. Hold up your cups.
Come, drink and play to your heart's content tonight.
Starting tomorrow, we shall work hard. Understood?
- Yes! - Understood!
- Oh~ - Nice.
- Bottoms up. - You're really something.
I wish to spend tonight with you.
My heart is thumping.
Really? Let me hear it.
What happened to him?
He's drunk already? Such a lightweight.
I'll go get some cold water.
Okay, cold water.
So you can drink it and come to your senses.
Already mesmerized by that woman.
Have a glass of cold water and wake up, you fool.
It is because the person is so happy tonight.
- More wine here! - Hurry up and bring more.
Who are you?
At such a late hour, what are you doing here?
Pee.
What?
I guess I didn't hear correctly.
Say it once more.
Oh, you're being so indecent.
Why don't you stay here awhile?
Inside the house will be the wine banquet the whole night,
yet I have to stay out here alone. It burns me up.
The moon is round, really round.
The smell of this powder...
Let me go.
Don't be like that.
Be with me tonight.
I don't like it outside.
Don't like it outside? Then...
you're saying you'll be with me inside?
What?
Here?
Wait just a moment.
Follow me... follow me.
Volume 13 ~ Moon River
If the spring winds are not blowing yet, how can we awaken the frogs?
I know. It's because of Dal.
It's Iljimae, Iljimae!
I came here to punish you guys.
Ha~ya!
Put all your effort into love!
The place that I'm dreaming of
is the place where my love is.
when I look into his face full of affection
I will smile to my heart's content.
My love, the one I love
don't let me go.
My love, the one I love
whisper into my ears.
Loving me the most
and laying everything down.
My love, the one I love.