We should separate here.
As we planned, you'll attack the east
Lieutenant Jang and I will attack the west of the Grand Canal.
Yon, you should go with Captain Jang.
We must be swift to carry this mission to success.
If Yi Sa-do's camp finds out we've breached their blockade
they'll send hundreds of soldiers after us.
We must wipe out the troops here before they find out.
Let's go.
I'll patrol the Grand Canal.
- Get ready. - Yes, sir!
Soon-jong.
Get over here now!
It's really good to see you here.
What? Aren't you happy to see me?
Yes, I am.
Every time I see your face,
it reminds me of Goong-bok and Yon. And it drives me crazy.
Gouging their eyes out wouldn't be enough!
I have to take out some of my fury on you today.
Please, don't kill me.
I won't kill you. Don't be scared.
Let's begin.
What happened to your face?
Tell me.
- Joong-dal, that son of a... - What?
Joong-dal, that son of a... I ought to...
You're no match for him. He's fearless.
My lady... When do we go back to Yangzhou?
We can return after a ship carrying provisions and salt arrives,
and I complete the trade.
- Is everything all right? - Yes, sir.
His Majesty has sent meat and wine.
Enjoy yourselves, but do not let your guard down.
Yes, sir.
- We'll attack at seven as planned. - Yes, sir.
- Alert Chief Yoo right away. - Yes, sir.
Who was it?
Who dares to disobey me by delivering goods to Chang'an?
Jang Bogo of the Yangzhou Sul Pyong Group.
Did you say his name was Jang Bogo?
Yes.
You know of him?
He's the captain of the Sul Pyong merchant group.
Go and capture him now. And bring him back alive!
It is estimated that he has left the Grand Canal,
and will soon reach the Chinese military camp.
If we don't hurry, we'll never catch him.
No matter how skilled they are,
we're talking about less than a hundred men.
Let's give chase and wipe them out.
We can't go after them.
It could spark an all-out war.
We must avoid all-out war
until we secure enough provisions and are ready for battle.
Yum Moon is right.
Then is there any other way to capture Jang Bogo?
Chief Yoo.
How did it go?
We have breached the first blockade.
Captain Jang is advancing to the north.
Set sail and enter the Grand Canal now.
All right.
How did it go?
They are out of the danger zone. You can rest assured now.
The Wu Ning Jun troops' camp is about 25 miles from here.
We're safe now.
We'll set up camp here and wait for Chief Yoo to arrive.
Who are you?
And what would you do if you knew? Just shut up and be still.
Master Sul must be out. We can't find him anywhere.
We can't delay any longer. We'll take her instead.
Yes, sir. Take her away.
What happened? They took Chae-ryung?
Do you have any idea who's behind it?
I don't know.
Assassins, you say?
Yes, they have taken Master Sul's daughter.
- Whose doing is it? - We have no idea.
I assume it's Master Sul's rival merchant group.
- You seem to be suspicious of me. - I doubt you'd be so reckless.
I know your ambition is to be the biggest merchant in Yangzhou,
but you wouldn't resort to such cowardly ways.
So what is the purpose of your visit?
A great misfortune has befallen the grand chief.
We must call a meeting and come up with a solution.
We're in need of your help.
What happened to Chief Yoo?
They will unload a hundred sacks of rice for the Wu Ning Jun troops,
and take the rest to Chang'an.
Yi Sa-do's troops must have tightened the security
around the Grand Canal since we breached their blockade.
We can't go back the way we came.
We must find another way back to Yangzhou.
All right.
Captain.
What is it?
The commander of the Wu Ning Jun army is here.
The commander? You mean General Wang Ji-heung?
Are you the captain of the Sul Pyong Group?
Yes, I'm Jang Bogo.
You're not even soldiers, and you've breached Yi Sa-do's troops.
That is a great feat.
I'll report your accomplishment to the emperor.
The reason I came to see you is...
because I can't pay you now for the provisions you brought.
I'll pay you later. Have faith in me and unload the cargo.
No way! We risked our lives to come here.
Yet they want the rice without paying for it?
Let's just take them to Chang'an. We can make big profits.
We weren't in this for profit from the beginning.
He said he'd pay us later, but it's wartime.
We can't trust his words.
As you said, we're at war.
If we go to Chang'an without unloading rice,
our relationship with Wu Ning Jun will suffer.
It'll bring about an even bigger loss.
I'll take full responsibility. Unload the provisions as scheduled.
Head Chief.
It was your doing?
Untie her.
- Please forgive our insolence. - Why did you bring me here?
Emperor Yi Sa-do is furious that Captain Jang has breached his blockade
and taken provisions to Chang'an.
It is my duty to capture Captain Jang alive.
When he comes to rescue you, you'll be sent home safely.
Make sure her stay is comfortable.
Yes, sir.
If we're to avoid Yi Sa-do's troops and return to Yangzhou,
we must go around Henan.
But we're going too far around.
We could take the sea route,
but Yi Sa-do's troops are blockading that way as well.
It's too dangerous.
What is it?
We caught a spy from Yi Sa-do's camp.
If he's a spy, hand him over to Wu Ning Jun.
He wishes to see the captain.
- Bring him. - Let go of me!
Long time, no see, friends.
- You! - Yon!
Why don't you untie me first? I'm getting a cramp in my wrists.
Untie me!
Ouch! How it hurts.
I wasn't captured. I came here on my two feet.
- I have something to say. - What do you have to say?
I only need to talk to Goong-bok. Will you excuse us?
You too, Yon.
You have a death wish?
I can't say what I came to say if you provoke me like this.
- Why, you! - Yon, go outside with the boss.
Sit.
What is it you want to say?
What would I have to say to you? Head Chief Yum Moon sent me here.
We have Lady Chae-ryung with us.
If you want to save her life, you must come to our camp.
How can I trust you?
I don't care whether you believe me or not.
But should anything happen to me, even a black eye or bloody nose,
Lady Chae-ryung will die on the spot.
Would I risk my life and come here if I were lying?
Think about it.
Let him go.
- Goong-bok. - Let him go.
Your pretty face is looking haggard.
Go ahead and eat. You need to eat to keep your strength.
- Chun-tae. - Yes.
- Go outside and do your business. - Pardon?
- Get out. - Yes.
These rosy cheeks... They're like ripe peaches.
I wish I could take a bite...
My lady, please don't kill me.
A war could break out any day.
You should return to Yangzhou as soon as possible.
I can return once the ship carrying provisions arrives,
and I complete the trade.
I'll make sure the trade is a success, even if you're not here.
You should return now.
Head Chief.
- What is it? - You must come now.
Please don't kill me.
- Don't be reckless. - Stand back.
You're in the middle of a military camp.
You can't get out of here even if you have a hostage.
- I'll kill him. - Head Chief.
Kill him.
Head Chief!
Even if you take his life, I can't let you go.
We'll send you home safely when Captain Jang comes.
Put your knife down.
If I'm dead, you won't have your way.
I can't let Captain Jang die because of me.
It's past the appointed time.
He wouldn't come. He won't escape death if he comes.
- It wasn't a good plan. - Wait.
Stand back.
I'll send Lady Chae-ryung back as promised.
Come here.
Let go of me.
Let go!
Let go of me.
Why would you give up your life for me?
Did you think I'd live in peace after what I'd done?
How could I go on with this weight on my chest?
Please don't say that.
By the grace of you and Master,
I have lived as a decent man for the first time in my life.
I only regret that I have to die before I could repay your kindness.
Captain...
Please support the master well, and lead our group to prosperity.
Captain...
Escort her to the Yangzhou border.
Let go of me. Let go!
Let go of me!
Captain.
Captain!
Captain...
What do you mean the captain is missing?
Where did he go?
- He's gone to the enemy camp. - Enemy camp?
Lady Chae-ryung must've been taken to Yi Sa-do's camp.
He went alone to the enemy camp to rescue her.
- Yon. - Lieutenant.
What does he expect us to do if he takes this burden all on himself?
I can't forgive him. I'll go and bring him back.
I'll drag him back here and teach him a lesson.
It's too late.
He must've arrived at Yi Sa-do's camp by now. It's too late.
You can't even handle a little box.
Father, look over there.
What?
That's Goong-bok.
You have ruined my plan
to tighten the noose around the imperial household
by blockading the Grand Canal.
You have ruined my plan all for petty merchant greed.
You will not be forgiven. Behead him now.
I am a merchant after profit,
but I'm not foolish enough to risk my life for it.
I have breached the blockade not for profit,
but for the status of Shilla people in China.
Shut up! You dare insult me?
Under the guise of working for the status of Shilla people,
you were only trying to gain a monopoly on the market.
The people of Chang'an are starving
since you blockaded the Grand Canal.
I only wished to save people. I never coveted profit.
I have learned early on
that you can never trust the tongue of a merchant.
- Take him away and kill him. - Yes, sir.
Your Majesty, killing him now might appease your anger,
but you will gain nothing from it.
Your troops will soon raid the arms warehouse of the Tang army
and plunge into an all-out war.
It would be wise to lift the spirit of your troops
by beheading him in front of them right before they go to war.
Master Yi, you're right.
- Throw him in jail. - Yes, sir.
Don't bother. He'll be dead soon.
Let me see him anyway... even if he's going to die.
- What is it? - Silver coins.
How doubtful!
He's committed high treason.
No good will come to you by announcing your friendship.
All right. Just let us see him.
Follow me.
Here?
If anyone sees you, you'd be...
- Make it quick. - All right.
- Captain Jang. - Goong-bok.
What happened? You went to Shilla with Lady Jung-hwa.
Soon-jong, what are you doing here?
Lady Jung-hwa is here too.
What do you mean?
Madam Jami became Yi Sa-do's military merchant.
Lady Jung-hwa came here to trade on her orders.
You land in danger every time...
Goong-bok, I'll do anything I can to bring Lady Jung-hwa here.
Don't say anything to her.
I'll be dead anyway.
She'll only be upset if she finds out.
Don't tell her.
You called for me?
We'll return to Yangzhou at daybreak. Be ready.
Yes.
Is anything wrong?
No.
I must be getting old. Being away from home has taken a toll on me.
I'm glad we'll be going back to Yangzhou.
You've worked very hard. Go and get some rest.
Yes.
I'll be leaving now.
I'll have some officers escort you.
It's all right.
Things are very unstable in the Shandong area now.
You will need protection.
- Escort the lady to Yusan Harbor. - Yes, sir.
Don't get any silly ideas. Answer me.
- I have to tell her. - What?
- Hey. - My lady.
- I have something to tell you. - Keep your mouth shut.
What is it?
Goong-bok is a prisoner in the Yi Sa-do camp.
What are you saying? Why is he imprisoned?
He breached Yi Sa-do's blockade of the Grand Canal,
and delivered provisions to Chang'an.
Yum Moon took Lady Chae-ryung hostage,
and Goong-bok came to rescue her.
Commander.
What is it?
Madam Jami's merchant group came back.
Why did you come back?
You should know why I came back.
Please save Captain Jang.
I can't be of any help to you.
I know it's a difficult request.
But you're the only one who can save him now.
Please save him.
I have neither the authority nor the will to save his life.
- Please leave now. - Head Chief.
If you do this...
you'll only fuel my anger toward Captain Jang.
Please leave.
My lady.
Please save Captain Jang.
I'll do as you wish.
I...
I'll be your woman.
Please get up.
How much lower do I have to sink?
Please get up.
If you said you'd be my woman...
Did you think I'd be happy?
You have no place for me in your heart...
What good is having you be my woman?
Did you think that was what I wanted?
Fine.
If I can't have your heart, at least I won't let your body go.
I'll never let you go until the day I die.
Never... l'll never let you go to Captain Jang.
Why did you rescue me?
Your life will be more painful than death from here on.
Leave.
The prisoner has escaped!
Head Chief.
Head Chief!
- What is it? - Jang Bogo has escaped.
Head Chief!
The cavalry is ready to set out.
Head Chief!
He has entered Tang territory.
There is no point in chasing after him now.
We'll return to the camp.
- What is it? - Captain Jang has escaped.
- Goong-bok. - Captain Jang.
How is he?
His condition has improved, but we still need to observe him.
Father.
Please be strong.
You can't fall ill like this.
Why did you teach me to mask my feelings?
Why did you teach me...
Why did you teach me that a merchant must never let on her thoughts?
I can't handle this crisis alone.
Please get well soon.
Chae-ryung.
Captain Jang has escaped from Yi Sa-do's camp.
- Is that true? - Yes, it is.
He's on his way back to Yangzhou.
My lady.
- Chief Yi. - Yes.
Return to Yangzhou.
- What about you? - I'll stay here.
A war could break out any day. You can't stay here alone.
You must return with us.
I...
I have to serve Head Chief Yum Moon now.
What... what do you mean?
Return to Yangzhou and tell Madam Jami.
I'll...
I'll serve Head Chief Yum Moon as my husband.
My lady.
What about Goong-bok? What about him?
This is the end...
This is the end of the destiny that binds us.
Head Chief.
Come in.
I have a ship waiting for you at Yusan Harbor.
You should leave for Yangzhou first thing in the morning.
Head Chief.
As I promised...
- I'll be your woman. - Leave.
I won't leave.
We have safely accomplished our mission and returned.
Good work. Well done.
Captain Jang...
Where is Master Sul?
Master Sul has taken ill.
Father.
Master.
Chae-ryung.
I have safely accomplished the mission and returned.
Well done.
Master, you must get your strength back.
You have come back from the jaws of death...
I should shake off this minor illness soon.
Master...
- Why did she stay behind? - Well...
Tell her.
She said she'd serve Head Chief Yum Moon as her husband.
- What? - What do you mean?
Why would Jung-hwa serve Yum Moon as her husband?
I couldn't fathom her thoughts.
I tried to pursue her to come back with us, but she wouldn't listen.
- You may leave. - Yes.
I'll go to Yi Sa-do's camp.
I must go and find out what's going on.
- Let her be. - Madam.
Since I have decided to be Yi Sa-do's military merchant,
it's best that Jung-hwa decided to stay behind.
And talk of their marriage had already taken place.
What problem could there be if they decided to marry?
But...
Jung-hwa is not one to act in haste.
There must be a reason for her decision.
Let's wait and see.
Will you just let her be?
You've had feelings for her for years.
This is a war zone.
You should get a house near Yusan Harbor.
Captain Jang.
When did you come back to Yangzhou?
- Yesterday. - What about Lady Jung-hwa...?
The thing is...
Did something happen to her?
She stayed behind at the camp.
Why?
To save your life...
She decided to become Yum Moon's woman.
She said she'd serve him as her husband.
I told you not to tell her.
I forbade you never to tell her until you came back to Yangzhou!
Your smile, your every move...
They were images of a mother in my heart.
If I'm causing you pain by holding onto you,
if I'm causing you unhappiness,
I couldn't forgive myself.