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He always has taught me...
to sacrifice my life for this nation and the court.
He is never the type of person...
who would seek for his own safety at times of crisis.
What do you say, Lord Hwang?
I will do so.
That is great.
Thank you, Lord Hwang.
No problem.
You will end up paying for what you have done.
Lord Hwang. I will serve you with all my might.
I know only two things.
One is revenge.
Even more thorough revenge.
You must hurry up and prepare for going to the war then.
I will.
(Episode 17)
Thank you.
Wait. Are you not...
He is a new slave.
You may leave.
What have you done?
He burned the gyosaengan...
and thus forced me to be conscripted as a local soldier.
The district magistrate wanted him to be severely punished,
but I asked him to show mercy.
How dare you ridicule me?
Right.
Hong Ga said that there was no mastermind behind it.
But then again,
even if there was one, and if that man was an aristocrat,
what district magistrate would be able to punish him?
Is that why you have pushed me towards the battlefield?
To punish me yourself?
I have no idea what you are saying, my lord.
You will not have your way with this...
because I will be the commander.
While I am gone, do not go outside...
or allow anyone in here.
Okay.
Beware of Baek Ga's family, officials, odd-job workers,
and anyone who is related to Yi Hyun.
Do you understand?
Do not worry about me...
and take care of yourself.
Young Master Baek would not dare to harm me.
I am talking about those related to him.
Yi Hyun will be going with me.
What?
What is this?
Official Hong will take good care of you while I am gone.
It is great, indeed, to have a son who is an official.
Do you not think so?
You are right. I may die of happiness.
That is enough.
I heard Hwang Seok Ju will be going in the district magistrate's place.
- That is true. - Was that your doing?
What are you planning to do?
What are you going to do?
Is it not obvious?
He is planning to come back alone.
Yi Hyun.
Official Baek!
You should come out.
Have you...
been well?
I am nothing but an official who takes care of petty work.
You should talk informally to me.
I heard that...
you will go into the battlefield with my brother.
And?
Do you feel uneasy about the fact that I am going with him?
I should not feel that way.
It is an absurd,
nonsensical,
useless thought.
However,
unfortunately,
I do feel that way.
Please...
forgive my brother.
I had too much respect for him to forgive him.
Young Master Baek.
Where is Song Bong Gil?
He left the castle before they closed the gates.
By now, he is probably drinking liquor in a palace...
that has a beautiful view.
She is telling the truth. Please believe her.
If we catch you communicating secretly with the peddlers,
you will not be let off easily.
You are guilty for monopolizing the distribution of goods...
by conspiring with corrupt officials.
You are guilty for stealing from civilians using various taxes.
And you are guilty for slaughtering the Donghak soldiers.
(Donghak soldiers: Soldiers fighting for the Donghak revolution)
As of today, Jeolla Province's Peddlers' Inn...
will be dispersed.
- What? Why? - That is absurd.
- What should we do? - We should make a living.
Silence.
Hand in your peddler certificates...
(Peddler certificate: A certificate to prove a peddler's identity)
and return to your hometowns.
What are we going to do now?
Lady Song, Yi Kang is here.
Let me talk to you for a while.
I think you should go.
Nothing will happen to you, so do not worry.
It was not that your compassion clouded your judgment.
You just matured.
It is love. Love.
(Honam Changeui Daejangso)
(Jeolla Provincial Office, Jeonju)
Eat up and stay strong.
Okay.
If Yi Kang ever makes a mistake, please forgive him.
My goodness.
Are these seasoned cabbages?
Soak them in water, and they will taste amazing.
We should soak them in water. Hurry.
Goodness.
This reminds me of my mother.
We have inconvenienced you already.
I am concerned that we might be bothering you.
Goodness, they say...
even penny pinchers share seasoned cabbages.
That is right.
By the way, do you not have any for the general?
Here.
Tell him to eat them while they are nice and crispy.
Of course. You are the best. I will tell him that.
Gosh, I should cook pancakes with seasoned cabbages for you tomorrow.
We will not be here tomorrow.
What?
Have you not told her anything yet?
We will be going to Chungcheong Province tomorrow.
Chungcheong Province?
The loyal soldiers are fighting there as well.
We should join them...
and head toward Hanyang.
But you did not even get any rest.
Mother, try this.
- Yi Kang. - Do not worry.
I am even good at using chopsticks now.
(Jeolla Province's Peddlers' Inn)
Goodness, you look so down.
Your father managed to take refuge,
and no one got hurt, so you should be thankful.
So stop being like that.
Cheer up.
Goodness, you look so sad.
Do you have money hidden in there or something?
That is...
my hometown.
My mother died while giving birth to me.
Whenever my father went to the marketplace, the peddlers...
would always carry me around, ask people for milk,
and change my diapers.
I would always gamble with the peddlers,
ask them for rice wine,
and even smoke in secret.
Despite what others say about them,
they were...
nothing but kind to me.
Everyone is nice if you get to know them.
We should just blame it on the world we are living in.
What do you say?
Would you like to have a go?
You will regret it.
Just do not ask me to go easy on you. I am amazing at this.
What a pity.
That is exactly what I wanted.
Goodness, it went in again.
You go first.
Okay.
Get over here.
My goodness.
It will be quickly over. It is okay. Come here.
Okay, fine. My goodness.
Are you happy?
My gosh.
I had no plans to flick you in the first place.
I am a man, you know.
Where do you think you are going?
I am sorry. Sorry.
Have you seen Lady Song?
- Lady Song? - Yes.
I will punch her if I catch her.
She is over there.
Get over here.
I guess she wants me to catch her.
My goodness.
They fell for each other, right?
What are you saying?
My gosh, where is she?
Goodness, bring it on.
You want me to push you?
No. That is beneath me.
Okay, fine, my gosh.
It is as if I serve you.
- Do you like swings? - Of course, I do.
Gosh.
You are pretty good.
You cannot...
- My goodness. - I used to fly on these.
You are flying right now.
[VIU Ver] SBS E17 'The Nokdu Flower' "Yi Hyun Goes into the Battlefield" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
- Baek Yi Kang. - What?
Why are you doing this to me?
- Do what? - Why are you nice to me?
Because of your mother?
Not just that.
What?
Lady Song.
The Joseon army.
(Temporary Commander-in-chief Hong Gye Hoon)
Keep shooting.
Keep shooting!
- Okay! - Okay!
My lord, the local soldiers from Gobu are here.
I am Lord Hwang Seok Ju here in place of the governor.
Take them to the entry point to join the ambush.
Yes, my lord.
- Get down! - They are shooting!
A thousand-foot rifle.
This is pointless. It is like peeing on a frozen foot.
It is the same for them too.
We must pull back the cannons.
What a bother.
My lord.
Leave it to me.
You own a nice rifle.
If you miss, you will pay for your arrogance.
May I borrow your telescope for a short while?
Monk Hae.
I am fine.
Beo Dul.
(Joseon army camp on Mount Wan, Jeonju)
My goodness.
To think I would meet Joseon's best shooter in a country village.
You flatter me, my lord.
- Did you say you are Lord Hwang? - Yes.
I will take him.
But my lord, Officer Baek is a member of the local army.
I cannot let someone with his skill waste away as cannon fodder.
"Cannon fodder"? How could you say that?
I treated you with respect and you think you are above me.
- My lord. - Listen, Lord Hwang.
This is not a village school.
If you complain, you could get cut up, not whipped.
Do you understand?
They are camping out on Mount Wan.
They are watching the roads and preparing to drag things out.
Do you have news on Chungcheong Province?
In Okcheon, Hoedeok,
Boeun, and Mokcheon, loyal soldiers are rising up.
We must go to Chungcheong Province...
or they will be crushed before they can join us.
But Hong Gye Hoon's men are at all the strategic points.
We could suffer if we were to attack too soon.
There is no other way.
We must make it quick.
These people fight so boringly.
That is because Hong Gye Hoon is timid.
When the soldiers revolted in 1882,
instead of fighting, he took the Queen and fled.
If I were there at the time,
I would have shot all the Min family dead.
What?
You were still at your mother's breast in 1882.
If only Lord Daewon was not taken to the Qing Empire,
our country would not be in this state.
That is why we must level them.
The Min family that trusts the Qing Empire too much.
Here you are.
What happened to the thousand-foot rifle?
- It is broken. - Darn it.
- Who is it? - Where is it coming from?
The fire. Put out the fire.
Put out the fires! The fire!
Were you this cruel?
I only carried out the temporary commander-in-chief's orders.
I know what you are plotting.
You plan to get far away from me,
and then shoot me when you have the chance.
I have heard of soldiers dying due to misfired friendly fire.
Do you think I will be that easy to kill?
Do calm down.
You are despicable.
Did you learn to kill people while studying in Japan?
If I do not want to be killed, then I must kill.
I just learned how to survive.
They had neither the intention nor ability to attack us!
Do you not think that justification of yours is too shameful?
Does a justifiable killing even exist on the battlefield?
Such justifications were what brought upon this war.
However,
it is your justification to die first...
on the battlefield.
Do not wag your tongue.
Once the war begins, you will realize...
that it is the war that is shameful, not me.
Darn it.
What are we doing here without building a fire?
We have no choice since they may shoot again.
That shooter was like a ghost.
Or perhaps, it was a ghost.
Come on! Was that necessary?
Did you catch a cold?
No, I am fine.
Come here.
- What are you doing? - Just stay still.
I will eat up your cold.
- You are disgusting. - Stay still.
You can hug Lady Song but not me.
- What? - What?
What did you say?
Beo Dul and I saw everything.
You two fell for each other and were being lovey-dovey.
They... They fell for each other?
Look at him. You are still wet behind the ears.
It is not true.
Come on.
Seeing how you are stuttering, you did fall for her.
I did not. Why do you not believe me?
Now, I finally understand.
Lady Song was the one who gave him that glove!
Did you not say that a pretty lady gave it to you?
We did not fall for each other.
It is only me who has fallen for her, so keep it a secret.
Just have courage, and confess your feelings to her.
Her family is the wealthiest in Jeonju. What do you have to lose?
I am telling you. She has also fallen for you.
She gave you that expensive glove...
and is even taking care of your mother.
- That is not an easy thing to do. - Right.
If we are lucky, we might be attending a wedding...
before leaving for Hanyang.
Is there any one of us...
who is guaranteed to return home alive?
She is indeed a wonderful woman.
I should not hurt her.
So come here.
Come here.
Our Father which art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Your kingdom come,
Your will be done...
on earth as it is...
in heaven.
Please have pity on him as You pity me.
Please love him as You love me.
Please show him the light.
Please give him strength.
Please protect him.
I heard you were looking for me.
The morning air is unusually chilly today.
You should be in your room. Why are you out here?
Seeing how the wind is humid,
there will be a thick fog this morning.
- I believe so. - We will attack...
this morning.
Yes, General.
(Episode 18 will air shortly.)
Yes, General.
(Episode 18)
Do not be afraid. We are the provincial army.
I have become cannon fodder for the Joseon army.
My goodness. I should apply to be released.
I heard that my brother-in-law who became an officer...
thanks to you, Lord Hwang, is here too.
Where is he?
He will be with the temporary commander-in-chief.
When the battle begins, find Jeon Bong Jun and kill him.
Will the Donghak members attack first?
They will.
They have no time to waste in Jeonju.
What Donghak members? I cannot see even a deer.
It is them!
- Attack! - Attack!
- Fight! - Fight!
Seok Ju!
Ready!
Please forgive my brother.
Kill me.
Kill me!
General!
General.
General, are you all right?
Stop the bleeding.
Does this make you realize...
what you have done to me?
Why did you not shoot me?
It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you were waiting for.
(Once-in-a-lifetime: An opportunity that is difficult to come by)
Let me see.
I will just say it was the look on your face.
What?
You look terrified.
I probably wanted to see it just once more.
- Come on in. - Are you not injured?
Yi Kang, are you all right? Are you not injured?
Let me see.
I am fine.
Is Lady Song in?
- Yi Kang, are you all right? - There you are.
I need some medicine. Do you have any?
- Answer me. Are you all right? - Do you have it or not?
Hurry up. A person is dying.
- Stop right there. - Some other time.
I said, stop.
Calm down.
Your spirit is still on the battlefield.
Take a deep breath.
Just a few times.
The general...
He is severely injured.
Think only about yourself for now.
You fought as hard as you could...
and returned alive.
That is all that matters.
Thank you.
For what?
For breathing...
next to me.
All I can do is pray.
But I will pray and pray...
that you will stay alive.
So promise me...
you will not die.
A loyal soldier lives an ephemeral life and dies a brave death.
You should not give your heart to me.
Over here!
Help! This person is dying!
- Where? - This way!
- Where? - My goodness! Help!
Wake up!
Hey!
Open your eyes!
I am sure many of their men have fallen as well.
If we win this war, our men will be motivated.
This will hurt.
Therefore,
you must focus on maintaining...
our men's morale.
General.
Leader Oh Geon Sun from Naju sent an urgent message.
What message?
Pastor Min Jong Ryul has formed an army.
As if things are not difficult as of now...
We should have conquered Naju before coming here.
He might go north and join the Joseon army.
We must send our men there.
Whom should we appoint as the commander?
Thank you for breathing...
next to me.
[VIU Ver] SBS E18 'The Nokdu Flower' "Yi Hyun Gets Appointed as the New Boss" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
I have been looking for you.
What are you doing up there?
What is it?
The general has gathered us.
Have you been loitering around?
Are you bragging about saving our general or what?
That is not true.
There was something on my mind.
I am sorry.
Listen up, everyone.
The pastor in Naju has acted up,
so I must go subdue him.
Make sure you take care of our general.
What?
What can we do without a boss?
You can appoint a new boss.
You can be the next boss.
I will never do that.
Then...
the second oldest should become the boss.
- Or the youngest? - You fool.
Forget it. Boss.
Let the handsomest become the next boss.
- Here, let me fix your face. - How dare you?
- Do you even have eyes? - Be quiet, be quiet.
Yes. Move aside.
Baek.
Come on, do not play around with me.
I am not in the mood for jokes.
Please take care of our general.
Boss Baek.
What?
Hold on. What is going on?
Lady Song.
I have never done this before.
Could you teach me?
What if the others hear that...
you have helped the Donghak members?
Then...
I might as well become one.
What?
Lady Yoo Wol!
My goodness!
- You were alive as well! - Yes.
Congratulations.
Baek has been appointed as the boss of the detached force.
Yi Kang became what?
A boss. A boss.
My goodness.
Oh, no.
Oh, my.
(Gyeonggijeon, Jeonju)
Have you called for me?
Sit down.
How are you feeling?
Thanks to you, I am alive.
I heard you became the boss of the detached force.
Yes, I have.
Since the majority of those in that position die,
I will not congratulate you.
I had assumed that,
but hearing it directly from you makes me a bit scared.
Do you know what this place is?
It is gyeonggijeon.
The portrait has been stolen,
but Taejo of Joseon's portrait was hung there.
That does not matter.
This is the heart of the Joseon royal palace.
When I first decided to start an uprising,
I told myself that I would write this here.
What is that?
It is the Reform Bill.
(Reform Bill: 12 reformations the Donghak followers desired)
It is the desires of the people.
"Punish the corrupt officials."
"Punish those who have abused their powers."
"Punish those whose conducts..."
"are improper."
"Burn all documents pertaining to slaves."
If these all came true, it would be a wonderful world.
All that I wanted was to give this kind of world to our people.
But because of this,
we have lost...
500 men just for today.
General.
Cheer up. It is not your fault.
When Kyeong Sun chose you,
I did not express it,
but I was very glad.
I do not know if I will be able to protect you well with this hand.
A boss needs to fight against himself as well.
But you have already gained victory over That Man.
You will do well.
Thank you for allowing me to live...
as a loyal soldier, General.
- What is this? - They want us...
to kill Jeon Bong Jun.
- Goodness. - Why are they doing this?
- How is this possible? - I know.
Jeon Bong Jun is not a man of the deities.
Whoever kills him...
will be appointed as a county governor by the King.
My goodness.
I wonder who wrote that.
They must think they have subdued the Donghak followers.
All the dormant aristocrats...
must be crawling up again.
Congratulations.
Baek has been appointed as the boss of the detached force.
Lady Song.
Master Choi?
Have you been well?
Why are you here? You should be outside the fortress walls.
I could not go out. They locked the gates.
What about my father?
He is safe.
Why are you such a mess?
Do you not eat on time?
My office was closed down.
What peddler would be able to eat?
How is the hostel? Is it standing?
It is fine, so do not worry...
and find a way out.
How much was the interest?
Forget about the interest. What do you need it for?
The thugs who used to work in organized mobs are still around.
The mob?
Father. What are you thinking?
Jeon Bong Jun looked down on us peddlers.
He must pay for that.
Do not light a fire at dawn because you feel cold.
Do not worry.
I do not want the ogre to take me.
The ogre?
Are there ogres here at night?
He means the Joseon army shooter who comes here every night.
Someone dies with each spark, so they call him an ogre.
Do not light anything.
This is fine.
How bright could this be?
You never know. It happens in the blink of an eye.
Let me have some.
- Come on. - No.
Kim.
It is fine.
Quick thinking.
Kim.
Stop it.
I said stop it.
What was that?
It is the ogre!
- Beon Gae. - What?
The slingshot.
Beo Dul, get ready to shoot.
Shoot on three.
One.
Two.
Three.
You got him.
Boss.
Let us go.
To get the ogre.
(The Nokdu Flower)
I just need a few smart men.
Will you stop pretending to be brave?
Even if the temporary commander-in-chief gave orders,
I think you are crossing the line.
The lines were blurred long ago.
Why do you ask me to keep it now?
Will the ogre really come back?
He will definitely come back.
Admiral Yeob Ji Cho's fleet docked in Jemulpo already.
The King?
I don't give a darn about him!
Because you got the Qing empire involved,
the Japanese army has landed in Jemulpo.
This could bring a real crisis.
The crisis of Joseon.