Goong-bok, this is not the way to Dukjin Harbor.
Maybe they're on to us.
Goong-bok.
Calm down.
Halt!
Kill the two of them!
I even rewarded those who betrayed...
How you must've laughed at me...
Before I take your lives,
I must know the reason you betrayed me.
You said you killed Choi Moo-chang.
Why did you not kill him?
He was our teacher at the horse ranch.
I couldn't kill my teacher.
You couldn't kill him because he was your teacher?
Then what about me, who saved you from a life of slavery?
What about the kindness I showed you?
I'm grateful for your kindness,
but I believed I had repaid my debt when I
disguised myself as a bandit and stole tax grains.
I do not regret my decision.
You do not?
I ran away from the ranch and joined your private army
so I could avenge my father, who was killed by pirates.
But what I did after joining your troop was just as bad as
what pirates do, robbing innocent people.
I can no longer do that. Kill me now.
Silence.
I wouldn't kill you so easily.
I have made many enemies building my wealth.
I never forgive anyone who insults or betrays me.
You'll soon find out what the price for betrayal is.
Are you not leaving? I can't wait any longer.
Please wait.
If he were coming, he'd have been here by now.
This boat is leaving whether you're on it or not.
Yon...
What do you think happened to Master Yi's merchants?
They couldn't have survived the surprise attack,
even if they were expert swordsmen.
I sent Myung-chun to find out what happened.
The governor will try to attack me.
I have to eliminate him first.
Destroy all secret ledgers.
And take back the shop given to Master Yi's merchants.
Yes, ma'am.
We need to make new ledgers.
Send for Jung-hwa.
I can't find Jung-hwa.
What do you mean? Where did she go?
No one knows.
Did you find out?
The government troop was wiped out.
Are you sure?
Yes, the secret force was defeated. No survivors.
Master Yi's tiger protected me.
Six men were killed and there are a dozen wounded.
We'll sustain heavy damage if we can't go back
to China with slaves in four days.
Madam Jami's men didn't show up.
She must've known about the surprise attack.
Just as she disguised her men as bandits
and stole tax grains, this is one of her tricks.
She used the government troop to
attack us and steal our goods.
We can't let her get away with this.
We have to attack her at once.
Be prudent.
Do you think Madam Jami is so reckless?
There must be a reason they didn't come.
Dock the ship at a nearby deserted island,
and find out what happened.
Where were you?
Madam Jami is looking for you.
What is it?
Goong-bok and Yon have been put in jail.
You were looking for me?
Where did you go?
It was my mother's memorial...
I went to the temple.
These are the account books of the Mujinju marketplace.
Delete all smuggled goods and make new account books.
You must hurry.
Yes.
Jung-hwa.
Did you look into it?
Yes, they're in jail now.
But after harsh torture, they're beyond recognition.
The men say they won't survive after betraying Madam Jami.
What is your relationship with him?
Good work.
You may go now.
Yon...
Goong-bok...
I wish I could die now...
I'm going to die anyway...
I can't take any more torture...
I wish I could die now.
This cursed fate I was born with...
What did I do to deserve this?
Why should I die?
It's unfair... so unfair.
What cursed fate has us at hell's gate at every turn?
Is death the only thing that will release us from our fate?
We couldn't live a day like a decent human being.
What cursed fate is this?
Are you summoning the troops?
Manbo Division troops are coming to Mujinju Base.
Bikeum Division troops are also en route to Mujinju.
We'll attack Madam Jami's troops
as soon as the troops arrive.
Be ready to attack.
Yes, sir!
Commander.
What is it?
I must speak with you.
Why do you wish to see me?
I want to make a deal with you.
If you accept my offer, I'll give you
two shops at the marketplace,
and fertile grounds overlooking Kangwon Province.
And I'll support you so you can enter the imperial court.
Do you wish to make a deal?
What do you want from me?
I plan to replace the governor.
I'm sorry about what happened.
Did you just say you're sorry?
We sustained heavy damages from the surprise attack.
We could have avoided it if you had alerted us.
It was too late when we found out.
There was a spy.
Madam Jami promised to
compensate you for your damages.
What is the purpose of your visit?
Madam Jami wishes to trade with you again.
Security must be tight after the attack.
Is it possible?
The governor wouldn't expect us to try again.
This is our chance.
Get ready.
What is it?
May I have a word with you?
What is it?
Is this about Goong-bok?
Please allow me to see him.
Why would you make such a foolish request
when you know Madam Jami better than anyone?
You'll also be in danger when she finds out.
But, Captain...
He'll die soon.
Forget him now.
You said he'd die soon.
Please let me see him once before he dies.
My lady...
I've been waiting for you at the harbor.
Even after the boat left...
I waited a long while for you...
in case by any chance you came.
When I realized you weren't coming...
I had to go to someplace, but I had nowhere to go.
As I walked back along
the road I had walked with such a joyful heart...
I was crying.
Rather than coming back here helplessly,
and seeing you like this...
I should have thrown myself into the sea.
I hate myself for clinging so pitifully to my life.
My lady.
My incompetence kept me from keeping my promise.
Please forgive me.
Please don't cry.
Don't let someone like me break your heart.
Tell yourself you never met me...
That you've never harbored any affection for me...
You must forget me.
You must.
You must...
What is going on?
Capture him!
Yes, sir.
What is the meaning of this?
Be quiet.
You set up a secret force to plot treason.
We'll nip your treasonous plot in the bud,
and show our loyalty to the emperor.
How dare you?
I established a secret force to investigate the tyrannical
Madam Jami and the nobles,
and to punish them.
Release me this minute.
Commander, tell them of my plans.
I'm sorry, but I'm with them.
What?
It's me, Jung-hwa.
Come in.
Did you make new account books?
What is it?
There is no need to muster up courage to make a request that you shouldn't.
If you need to muster up courage to say it,
then it is wise not to say it.
Your tears wouldn't make me change my decision.
If what you're about to say will disappoint me,
you should leave now.
Please spare his life.
You fool... I told you never to go near him again,
and yet you still had feelings for him?
He betrayed and slighted me.
How can I spare his life?
He's had too pitiful a life to be killed this way.
I'm not asking you to forgive him for betraying you.
Please just spare his life.
I can't.
Leave.
Leave, I said!
It's me, Neung-chang.
Come in.
What happened?
The troops at the Mujinju base imprisoned the governor.
Well done.
What about the trade with Master Yi?
Yum Moon is on his way here with goods.
And what about the slaves?
Our men are taking them to their ship.
When the slaves arrive,
Chief Yang will take them to Yangzhou.
I've heard that security has
gotten tighter at the Yangzhou harbor.
Load lumber on the deck,
and disguise it as a merchant ship.
Take them out.
You must be well aware of their martial arts skills.
There is no telling what they'd do if given a chance.
Be extra careful.
Yes, sir.
Let's go.
Hurry.
My incompetence kept me from keeping my promise.
Don't let someone like me break your heart.
Tell yourself you never met me...
That you've never harbored any affection for me...
You must forget me.
Their lives will be spared.
They will be taken to China as slaves.
Madam Jami showed them great mercy by sparing their lives.
Thank you for sparing his life.
I will... forget him now.
I'll do anything you tell me to.
I'll serve you with all my heart.
What is it?
It is Madam Jami's order to
take these men as slaves as well.
Hurry!
Hurry.
They're martial arts masters.
Be wary of them.
Don't worry.
If they do anything foolish, we'll kill them on the spot.
Take them away!
Good work.
I've escaped great danger, thanks to you.
I'll compensate you handsomely for any damage done to you.
Have a restful stay here.
Chief.
He's dead.
Take the body away.
Hey, wake up.
Hey.
Hey... wake up.
It's no use.
His mat is soaked with blood.
He has no chance.
He ought to just croak already.
What are you saying?
What? Did I say anything wrong?
He's going to die anyway.
He'd might as well croak soon,
and give us some breathing room.
You'd better shut your trap if you don't want to croak!
Yon!
Boss...
Goong-bok, it's the boss.
Throw him overb oard.
Boss.
Are you awake?
It's Yon. Can you recognize me?
Goong-bok, he's awake. He recognizes me.
It's me, Goong-bok.
What happened?
Madam Jami found out you were alive and trapped Yon and me.
Where are we?
We're on a ship bound for China.
We're being taken as slaves.
It's my fault.
I've gotten you into...
Don't say that. You have to get well soon.
Slave?
He's the spy who betrayed Madam Jami,
and colluded with the governor.
She must've sent them as slaves
while you and I were on our way back to Mujinju.
Chun-tae must've left for Yangzhou with them by now.
Any way to send a message to Yangzhou?
It'll take more than two months
for the ship to reach Yangzhou and get back here.
You called for me?
Yes, slaves must have arrived from Shilla.
Yes, Master.
You head up this slave trade.
Me?
You can't do it?
Thank you, master.
I'll make big profits to repay your trust.
Thank you!
It's been a while.
Yes, you must be tired from your trip.
Is the captain well?
Yes.
How are the goods?
We have several good-looking girls and a dozen strong men.
We'll make some profit this time.
A man died on the trip.
We have 16 men and 22 girls.
Look at that wench over there.
I'll clean her up and send her to your room tonight.
You take care of that.
I like all of them.
Hey, raise your heads.
Surprised?
I was surprised too when I ran into you two.
So how does it feel to be in China?
This must be a very special moment for you,
since you tried to run away to China many times.
Say something.
You were sure good at talking back.
What? Cat got your tongue now?
My only regret is not killing you in Mujinju.
You mean, that time?
I was stunned too.
I thought you had died in Chunghae long ago.
Wouldn't you be shocked
if men you thought were dead appeared in front of you
all of a sudden, and started chasing after you?
I guess you still have that ignorant temper and tongue.
Chun-tae.
Yes, Trader.
I don't believe they know what a success I've become.
I can't tell him myself. You tell him.
Yes.
Whether you live or die is in his hands.
Why... you've gotten smart.
You understood that?
Whether you live or die...
It's up to me whether you'll live or die!
What shall I do...
Shall I kill you or spare your life?
You have a death wish?
Chun-tae.
It's some fate,
us meeting again like this so far from home.
If your pleading moves me, I'll spare your lives.
Beg me to save your lives!
I'm vexed that my life,
which I hung on to so dearly until now,
is in your hands now, but I won't beg you for it.
Kill me.
But there is something I want to tell you before I die,
for the sake of our long and despicable relationship.
Do you know how your father died?
The foreman was captured when pirates attacked Chunghae,
but he never told them where you were until the end.
I feel sorry for your father, who endured torture
to protect the likes of you, his so-called son.
As if colluding with pirates wasn't enough,
he'd turn over in his grave if he could see
that you've become a slave trader.
Shut up!
Die! Die!
I'll spare your lives.
I'll send you to a place where life is
a thousand times more painful than death.
Take them away!
What's going on? They're giving us meat.
Even a criminal gets one decent meal
before he's executed.
I guess we'll soon be taken to the slave market.
It's a fate we can't escape now.
Let's just accept it. Eat.
The head trader of this place
harbors ill feelings toward us.
He'll send Yon and me to a dangerous place.
We won't be able to take care of you.
We're all slaves now.
I can't have you taking care of me forever.
Don't worry about me.
We can't do anything here where security is so tight.
But once we're sold, we'll get a chance to escape.
We'll escape and take care of you.
You don't even speak a word of Chinese.
Escape won't be easy.
You have to live.
Chances only come to the living.
They're wasted on the dead. Understood?
Yes.
Eat.
Take him.
You.
He won't fetch a fair price.
Chun-tae.
Yes.
Take him away.
What are you glaring at?
What shall I do about the two of them?
We're sending them to
the fortress-building site on the frontier.
What?
Don't even take them to the market.
Bribe an officer if you have to, and hand them over.
But...
Yes.
Follow me.
Chun-tae.
What is it?
Maybe we can sell them for a high price.
Hello, my lady.
I heard that you're looking for shipbuilders.
I have a few men that are just right for the job.
Would you like to take a look at them?
They are the ones.
Take a look at them.
Come here.
My lady.
Take a look at them again.
They're not much to look at,
but they grew up in a shipyard.
They're very skilled with ships.
You won't find better shipbuilders in Yangzhou.
I don't like their eyes.
What do eyes matter when you need shipbuilders?
Their eyes are full of discontent and resentment.
Men like that are hard to handle.
How did it go?
She doesn't like their stupid eyes!
Take them away!
Yes.
When are we going to be sold?
You won't be put up for sale.
What are you saying?
You'll be sent to the frontier to build a fortress.
You'll spend the rest of your lives
building a fortress among Chinese criminals.
Only heinous criminals are sent there.
You'll either die buried under boulders,
or be beaten to death.
Captain.
Bring them.
The slaves are running away.
Go after them.
We should separate now.
If you make it, come to Chuzhou.
I heard there's a Shilla community there.
All right. Be careful.
Go.
Untie them.
Yes.
Untie them!
I'm a Shilla man just like you.
I'm a merchant in Yangzhou.
If you show talent in trading, we'll use you as a merchant.
If you show skills in the martial arts, you can become
a security officer for our merchant group.
This is Lady Chae-ryung,
the daughter of your master, Sul-pyung.
Pay your respects.
I'll escort the lady. Bring the slaves.
Let's go.
I won't harm you if you keep quiet.
My lady.
What is it?
Is everything all right?
Yes. Let us go.
Yes.
Show your identification.
Pass.
Stop. Show your identification.
I'm from the Sul-pyong Merchant Group.
Halt.