Father.
I guess Consul Jang gave them permission.
It feels as if a storm will hit us at any time.
What is Chunghae Base coming to?
What if a war breaks out?
War?
I hear Kim Yang and Yum Moon tried to kill Kim Myung and Madam Jami.
What will they do if they find out they are here?
There can't be a war.
Thank you for making a very difficult decision.
I will never forget your kindness.
While you are staying here, you must abide by our rules.
If you should break a law,
you will be punished regardless of your status.
Be most careful.
All right.
- Show him to his quarters. - Yes, sir.
The reason I served under Kim Yang and served Lord Kim Woo-jing is
because I wanted to live a new life,
and put the years I had unwillingly lived as a pirate behind me.
Please take me in.
Even if you put a dagger through my heart someday...
Even if I regret for eternity that I didn't kill you...
I will accept you now.
Even if your words are not sincere,
I will trust you.
If it can release us from this stubborn evil fate,
even if you should betray me someday...
...for now...
I will forgive you.
- Yong-soo. - Yes, sir.
- Don't bring him any more wine. - Yes, sir.
You've had enough.
Yon.
I know how upset you must be.
But what can we do?
When Consul Jang took Yum Moon in, he must've had his reasons.
You should hate the crime, not the man.
I hate the man who committed the crime!
I'm not as generous as the consul,
and I haven't forgotten a thing Yum Moon did.
I won't ever forget any of it!
He won't listen to Father and me.
What do you think you are doing?
Captain Jung.
Can you understand Consul Jang's decision to accept Yum Moon?
I can never accept it.
The consul has already made the decision.
We must not make an issue of it.
We must try to understand him.
But it makes my blood boil just to think about him.
Who is he?
He killed the master and hundreds of our security officers.
And I suspect he killed Ha-jin. Yet you expect me to forgive him?
Can you forgive him?
Yon.
If he must accept him, I will leave Chunghae.
Just when I thought he had gotten over Ha-jin...
I can understand him.
All of Chunghae is abuzz over Yum Moon's arrival.
Bring me a bottle of wine please.
Not you too.
Stop there!
Don't you know who I am?
I am the vice-commander of Chunghae Base.
You must pay your respects!
You were going to freeload here
without so much as paying a small price?
- I will take my leave. - Where do you think you are going?
Fine, bring it on.
Come at me.
You can't hide your evil colors even if you try.
- Come on! - Stand back!
We will show our respects to you as our superior in the future.
Let us go.
Shut up!
Show your true colors now!
What are you doing?
I'm going to kill them with my own hands.
- Yon. - Consul!
You may go.
Where are you going?
Stop right there!
You are drunk, aren't you?
What's wrong with you?
Why are you so protective of them?
Yum Moon may have begged you on his knees,
but he's holding a sword behind his back.
I can see that sword. Why can't you?
Don't you know why I accepted Yum Moon?
No, I do not!
If you won't kick them out, I will leave Chunghae.
Captain Jung.
I'd be doing you a favor by leaving Chunghae.
If I stay, I don't know what I might do.
I might disobey you and kill those men.
I will leave.
He has finally caused trouble.
Try to understand him.
He is still not over Ha-jin's death.
May I have a moment?
Please go on without me.
Your arrival has driven a wedge
between the consul and his old friends.
You are the only person who can lift this heavy burden
from the consul's shoulders.
What must I do?
Please leave Chunghae.
I know that you and Lord Kim Yang have other intentions
in coming to Chunghae.
You say you have come seeking safe haven from Kim Myung and Madam Jami,
but you mean to use Lord Kim Woo-jing to return to the imperial city.
Lord Kim Woo-jing has grown weary of politics.
Nothing you can do will persuade him.
Please do not cause any more trouble, and just leave Chunghae.
I got down on my knees, and begged Consul Jang for forgiveness.
I won't leave Chunghae.
I know how much pain you must be in because of Yum Moon.
And you still took him in?
I thought you'd understand me.
Even putting my personal grudge aside,
Kim Myung will attack Chunghae Base for harboring Yum Moon and Kim Yang.
Why do you protect him at the risk of putting Chunghae Base in danger?
I can't understand why you are so generous to Yum Moon
when you go strictly by the book in everything else.
I couldn't understand why you didn't kill him either.
Just wait and see.
Yum Moon will forever prove to be a cause of trouble.
I want to give Yum Moon a chance at a new life.
You and I have overcome many life-threatening moments,
but we met Master Sul, and learned how to live in this world.
But Yum Moon never even had that kind of chance.
He became a pirate even before he was able to judge right from wrong,
and he's lived that way his entire life.
I do not believe Yum Moon has atoned for all his past mistakes.
But if given a chance,
I believe he'll live the rest of his life differently.
Why did we build Chunghae Base?
To give a second chance to those who have been pushed to the edge of a cliff.
I have forgotten the ill fate I had with Yum Moon.
I have also discarded the grudge and fury that smoldered inside me.
In order to build the Chunghae Base that we want,
there shouldn't be any man we can't accept.
Do you understand what I am saying?
Governor.
I have something to ask you.
What is the relationship between Yum Jang and Jung-hwa?
Tell me.
Long ago,
when Lady Jung-hwa worked as a chief of Madam Jami's merchant group,
they were promised to marry.
Head Chief had feelings for her.
But that girl had feelings for Jang Bogo.
Am I right?
Yes.
It seems that Jang Bogo and Yum Jang also have a long history.
I heard they were once friends in Chunghae in their youth.
Lord Kim Woo-jing is avoiding me.
I have requested a meeting with him several times,
but he turned me down every time.
It won't be easy to use him as our front man.
Could you use Lady Jung-hwa to persuade Lord Kim Woo-jing?
You said you'd do anything to gain power greater than that of Jang Bogo.
You are hesitant about using a girl,
when you've gotten down on your knees in front of him?
I know the history of Lady Jung-hwa and Jang Bogo.
Should Lady Jung-hwa be killed by Kim Myung...
- We can mobilize Jang Bogo's army... - That's enough.
Should Lady Jung-hwa come to harm,
our ties will be severed,
and I won't forgive you.
Even if I were to gain the world, I'd never use Lady Jung-hwa.
Please come in.
I have no reason to see you, so why do you insist on seeing me?
Would you while away your days here, and give up on your goal?
I have let slip the opportunity granted me by the heavens.
I have neither the strength nor the ability
to realize the grand goal I once had.
My lord.
Leave me.
You must avenge Lord Kim Kyun-jung's death.
Ask Jang Bogo for troops.
With his troops, we could march to the imperial city right now
and slay Kim Myung and Madam Jami.
I said to leave me!
You asked for me?
I need you to go to Chunghae Base.
It won't be easy to penetrate Chunghae Base,
but I'm certain you can do it.
Go and slay Kim Woo-jing.
Yes.
The governor asked Lord Kim Woo-jing to mobilize for an attack on Kim Myung,
but he said he wouldn't.
Lord Kim Woo-jing is a tiger without claws.
It seems it will be difficult to change his mind.
What shall we do now?
It is more important to first earn Jang Bogo's trust.
In order to earn his trust, we must first earn his subordinates' trust.
So put everything else aside, and get used to life here first.
Yes, sir.
- Is everything well? - Yes, sir.
Kim Myung's troops could sneak in any time.
- Be on alert. - Yes, sir.
Who are you?
The commander is looking for you.
There is conflict in Chunghae Base because of your arrival.
Why did you wish to see me?
Captain Jung.
I'm still not comfortable facing you.
I couldn't tolerate the consul accepting you,
but I decided to honor his decision.
Our men will protect your safety with our honor.
But please be on your best behavior while staying here.
And Consul Jang is our leader.
Please pay him the proper respect.
We won't forgive you if you neglect to do so.
Yes, sir.
What do you mean, Yum Moon is in Chunghae?
Jang Bogo took Yum Moon in.
Yum Moon suddenly appeared out of nowhere,
and I failed to slay Kim Woo-jing.
I can't understand why he'd take Yum Moon in.
As you must know, Yum Moon and Jang Bogo were dying to kill each other.
Things are taking a strange turn.
Yum Moon must have swallowed his pride, and gone under Jang Bogo
because of Kim Woo-jing.
He means to return to the imperial city using Kim Woo-jing.
It will prove to be big trouble
if we allow Jang Bogo and Yum Moon to stay by Kim Woo-jing's side.
We must do something right away.
The captain, Tae-bong, and Myung-chun, having rendered great service,
will have their names entered on the list of meritorious subjects,
and the captain will be appointed captain of the imperial guards,
and Tae-bong and Myung-chun will be made lieutenants.
- Be prepared to enter the palace. - Yes.
I'm such an unlucky chump.
Even Tae-bong got an official post.
I should just bite my own tongue and die.
I'm sure your day will come someday.
You think opportunities come knocking any old day?
This was a once-in-a-lifetime chance.
I should have stayed in Mujinju.
Why did I have to run off to Chunghae...?
Things happen in life. Just take it all in stride.
You think that's comforting now?
- Joong-dal. - What?
It seems you must be very envious.
Yes, I'm turning green with envy!
What good is that when you ran off by yourself to save your own behind?
Madam is looking for you. Get going.
I do not want to have my name on the list of meritorious subjects,
or to become captain of the imperial guards.
I will serve you.
Captain.
Yes, madam.
How many years have you been with me?
You have protected me for decades.
Without you by my side, I wouldn't be where I am today.
I can grant you anything you want.
The captain of the imperial guards is an important position
where you will be serving the king very closely.
Accept it.
I have no intention of pursuing a career in the imperial court.
I do not serve you because I covet power and money.
You must enter the imperial palace for me.
You must be my eyes and ears in the palace.
Do you understand?
Madam, it is I, Joong-dal.
Come in.
You called for me?
Merchant ships sailing to Chunghae will soon be arriving
in Dukjin Harbor.
I need you to go to Mujinju and conduct business.
Thank you!
I will do my best for you.
There is something you must do before that.
Pardon?
Go to Chunghae and meet Yum Moon.
Yum Moon?
Meet him and give him my message discreetly.
Can you do it?
Yes...
Head Chief Yum Moon?
It has been a long time.
What are you doing here?
Madam Jami sent me.
Madam Jami will be coming to Mujinju soon.
She wishes to meet you in Mujinju.
What brings you here so late at night?
I have something to tell you.
Sit down.
It must be a serious matter.
What is it?
Do you really trust Yum Moon?
I try to trust him.
My trust seems in vain
when the past I thought I had forgotten rears its ugly head,
but once I decide to trust a man, I should trust him till the end.
Yum Moon, who you trust so much, is plotting against you.
What do you mean?
I saw him meeting with Joong-dal.
Joong-dal is working for Madam Jami.
Yum Moon must be in cahoots with Madam Jami.
Do you still say you trust Yum Moon?
Just because he was meeting with Joong-dal does not prove
that he is colluding with Madam Jami.
Consul.
Do not cause any more trouble.
Keep what you saw to yourself.
My faith in Yum Moon also means faith in myself.
I have more faith in myself than in Yum Moon.
Even if Yum Moon should betray me, it won't change anything.
What are you thinking about?
Let me know if there are any difficulties in your stay here.
There are none.
I heard you are working as a coolie at the harbor.
I will give you a shop in the marketplace.
It is a shame to waste your talent working as a coolie.
I will do my best if you'll give me the chance.
I have a favor to ask of you.
I need to go to Mujinju.
I saw Yum Moon meeting with Joong-dal.
Joong-dal is working for Madam Jami.
Yum Moon must be in cahoots with Madam Jami.
We will be in the dark about the situation in the imperial city
if we are cooped up in Chunghae.
And that could be detrimental to our business.
Since I can't afford to go to the imperial city,
I will go to Mujinju and find out the situation in the imperial city.
If that is your wish...
Go ahead.
Madam.
Leave us.
Sit down.
I was quite stunned when I heard that you had gone under Jang Bogo.
It appears that you're biding your time for the future,
but what do you hope to gain from it?
Are you planning to put Kim Woo-jing on the throne?
Do you believe that's possible?
As long as I am supporting Lord Kim Myung, that will never happen.
Why did you wish to see me?
The world has changed.
You must also attend to your future.
Lord Kim Myung will ascend the throne soon.
He will never forgive you, since you once tried to kill him.
For the sake of our long friendship,
I will advise you of a way to earn Lord Kim Myung's trust.
What is this?
It is a dagger given by Lord Kim Myung.
Kill Jang Bogo.
Lord Kim Myung plans to take the imperial army to attack Chunghae Base,
but why waste such force
when there is a simpler way to bring down Chunghae Base?
It wouldn't be a difficult task,
since you are in close proximity to Jang Bogo.
I believe you are serving Kim Woo-jing in order to defeat Jang Bogo.
Why take the difficult path where there is an easier one?
If you'd kill Jang Bogo,
you'd redeem yourself for your mistake with Lord Kim Myung,
and gain the authority to govern Chunghae Base.
What was a physician doing here?
Is Chae-ryung ill?
It is nothing.
What is it?
Lady Chae-ryung is... pregnant.
Is that true?
Chae-ryung is really with child?
She has said not to tell anyone yet.
What do you mean?
You shouldn't keep such a thing secret.
It's the most auspicious event of Chunghae Base.
My lord.
It seems you have fully recovered now.
I owe it all to you.
You should make yourself at home.
Do not stay inside the base all day. Enjoy fishing as well.
I can't afford to while away my days fishing.
Since I have put Chunghae Base in danger,
I have committed a grave sin against the people of Chunghae.
Please don't say that.
How are Kim Yang and Yum Moon doing?
They are getting used to the life here.
I have already put a heavy burden on you...
It is my fault they have come to Chunghae.
I am too embarrassed to face you.
I have lived my life wrong.
My lord.
Consul Jang.
What is it?
There is good news to make up for all the bad news we've been getting.
There is great news.
Chae-ryung is with child.
You are going to be a father.
Congratulations.
You should be busy at work this time.
I am a terrible painter.
I plan to entrust my duties to Master Jo for a while,
and concentrate on study of the arts.
Wife.
I should have taken better care of you sooner...
I've been neglecting you.
Why didn't you tell me sooner?
You have heard?
I meant to tell you once things had settled down.
Why do you take everything onto yourself,
without a word of complaint?
Do you know how anxiously I have waited for a child?
They say good news is best that travels slowly.
I feel as if I have fulfilled my duty as your wife now.
I am happy as well.
Where have you been?
I'm tired. Don't talk to me.
You must have been napping away someplace.
You think I'd let you off so easily?
Please!
I am really upset.
You are upset?
Why?
Lady Chae-ryung is pregnant.
She's pregnant? That's wonderful news.
You should be happy that Consul Jang will finally become a father.
Why would you be upset?
I'm happy for Lady Chae-ryung,
but it breaks my heart for Lady Jung-hwa.
She is making baby clothes for Lady Chae-ryung.
Imagine how she must be feeling inside.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
- What is it? - It's my gift to you.
I figured you would be busy with your duties,
so I made a few baby clothes with my poor skills.
I have also included some herbs for you.
Thank you.
Head Chief!
Head Chief.
I was worried about you. I'm glad to see you are safe.
As instructed, I told the governor you had gone to Mujinju on business.
Is everything well at the base?
Chunghae Base is rejoicing
at the news of Consul Jang's wife's pregnancy.
If you'd kill Jang Bogo,
you'd redeem yourself for your mistake with Lord Kim Myung,
and gain the authority to govern Chunghae Base.
I'm here to see Consul Jang.
Follow me.
Consul, Head Chief Yum Moon wishes to see you.
Show him in.
Sit down.
How was your trip to Mujinju?
What is the situation in the imperial city?
As long as you harbor Lord Kim Woo-jing,
you won't be able to avoid an attack from the imperial city.
They are after your life, as well as Lord Kim Woo-jing's.
The imperial city isn't the only place I have enemies.
The person I'm most afraid of now
isn't an enemy in the imperial city or Madam Jami.
It is myself.
I am playing a dangerous game, with myself at stake.
I don't believe my faith and decision are wrong,
but even if I should lose, I will trust my decision until the end.
It's a deed to the silk shop in the marketplace.
You are now the owner of the silk shop.
It is too small a vessel for your talents,
but I will put you in charge of trade with China,
once you win the trust of the people of Chunghae.
You must be tired. Go and get some rest.
Chief.
What's going on?
Nothing is happening.
What?
What is Head Chief Yum Moon doing?
He couldn't kill Jang Bogo?
They say a man's sword dulls once he is warm and well fed.
Head Chief Yum Moon is now a tiger without claws.
Why are you doing this?
Don't kill me.
It is a dagger given to the head chief by Madam Jami.
He said to return this dagger to Madam Jami.
Do not show yourself to the head chief again.
Okay.
Let's go.
He said to return this to you.
That fool...
Wait.
- Where is Consul Jang? - What is it?
There is terrible news.
Madam Jami has influenced the Tang government
and stopped Chinese merchant ships from sailing to Chunghae.
All the merchant ships are going to Dukjin Harbor.
She means to isolate Chunghae Base.
We are only able to survive because of trade with China.
How will we survive under the oppression of the imperial city
if trade with China is halted?
The consul is looking for you.
Consul, he's here.
I need you to go to Yangzhou with me.
Madam Jami is trying to isolate Chunghae.
I need to go to Yangzhou and stop her.
Will you help me?