It has been a long time.
It is you, Captain Jang. What brings you here?
I came to take your life and Yum Moon's.
Your coming here means that Yum Moon's trip is in vain.
Yum Moon should be in Chunghae now.
He went to kill you, but it seems he will fail.
I suppose he'll bring back Master Sul's head instead.
Master.
Master!
Drop your swords and stand back.
If you don't...
I'll slit his throat.
Who are you? Show yourselves.
It has been a long time.
What is the meaning of this?
I came to kill Jang Bogo.
Captain Jang won't be defeated by the likes of you.
Get out of here!
Cut the nonsense, and talk. Where is Captain Jang?
You wretch!
Stand back.
I do not want to hurt you. Tell me where Jang Bogo is.
He's not in Chunghae.
He went to Yangzhou.
What happened?
We can't find Jang Bogo anywhere.
We can't find Kim Woo-jing either.
Head Chief, the security officers and the authorities could
be here any minute. We must leave soon.
I'll get rid of Jang Bogo. Leave this place now.
We'll return to headquarters.
Master.
Master!
Captain Jang.
It'll take at least half a day to get back to Chunghae.
Isn't there anything we can do?
We'll cross the Sunji waters to Chunghae.
But the area is too rocky. We could run aground.
The master's life is in danger. We must return as soon as possible.
- Bring the navigator. - Yes, sir.
I wonder if Master has come to any harm.
- Captain Jang. - Where is Master Sul?
He was taken by the pirates.
What were the security officers doing?
They were up against Yum Moon.
They couldn't have overpowered him in an ambush.
Head Chief!
What is it?
Jang Bogo ambushed the headquarters.
He... took the master!
There were dozens of men guarding the headquarters.
You couldn't even stop him?
- What were you doing? - I'm sorry.
They are the ones who were on patrol duty last night.
How did you survive the ambush?
They left their post,
and visited some prostitutes on Jangseung Island.
- I'm sorry. - Please forgive us.
Please forgive us.
My lady.
Captain... What are we to do?
- How can we save Father? - Don't worry.
I'll rescue Master, no matter what it takes.
Goong-bok, let's go to Jinwol right now.
We have to wipe them out and rescue the master.
Calm down.
How can I, when Master's life could be in danger?
Yum Moon wouldn't do anything rash
when he finds out that we have Master Yi in our custody.
There must be a way.
In order to save Master Sul,
we can't turn Master Yi over to the authorities.
Make sure his capture is not leaked to the authorities.
Yes, sir.
Captain.
Is it true that Master Sul was taken by the pirates?
Yes.
I thought you had returned to Yangzhou to reinforce your troops.
I ambushed the pirates' headquarters in Jinwol.
I went to take the lives of Yi Do-hyung and Yum Moon,
but Yum Moon ambushed Chunghae in the meantime.
Did you slay Yi Do-hyung?
I brought him back to Chunghae.
You have really captured Yi Do-hyung?
Yes.
Since you have captured the leader of the pirates,
the imperial court will commend you on your feat.
We must take Yi Do-hyung to the imperial city right away.
- You can't. - What do you mean?
If he confesses, we can secure solid evidence
that Madam Jami was colluding with the pirates.
My lord, should Master Yi be killed,
Yum Moon won't spare Master Sul's life.
This is so frustrating!
What the heck is he up to now?
The troops could come after us any minute now.
What does he expect to get from staring at the sea all day?
Does he expect the sea
to toss Lady Jung-hwa and Master Yi to him?
What we need to do now is abandon this place and flee.
How can you be so cold-hearted?
Aren't you worried about the master at all?
The living must go on living.
Tickle your dead boy all day. It won't bring him back to life.
The dead have no words.
Sir.
- What? - Chief Jang is looking for you.
He should come see me if he has business with me.
Why ask me to come and go?
Let's go.
You were looking for me?
What... what's wrong?
Why are you doing this? What did I do?
Was it you who brought prostitutes to Jangseng Island?
The guards abandoned their posts because of you.
Chief... that's not it...
I was just worried... this place is full of only men...
I never meant to make money from it.
It is your fault the master was taken.
Why are you doing this?
The head chief will have your neck if I tell him,
but I'll let this be a lesson to you this time.
But if you ever do anything like this again,
you won't live to talk about it.
Are you all right?
Do I look all right to you?
I must leave this place.
And go where?
Where are you going?
Madam.
What is it?
Master Yi's subordinate, Joong-dal, is here to see you.
Bring him in.
What is it?
- Has Master Yi sent you? - Master didn't send me.
I came here on my own two feet.
Madam! I'll pledge my loyalty to you until the day I die.
Please take me in.
I'll not only feign death, but actually die if you tell me to.
You'll betray Master Yi to follow me?
I didn't betray him. I've lost my master.
What do you mean?
Master was taken hostage by Jang Bogo.
Master Yi was captured?
What nonsense are you talking about?
It's not nonsense. Jang Bogo ambushed our base
while Head Chief Yum Moon was attacking Chunghae.
That's when Jang Bogo took Master Yi.
How did it go?
No one would say no to a brain like me.
Did Madam Jami say she'd take us in?
She didn't give her answer yet, but she will soon.
A chief of a merchant group is better than a trader any day.
Our future will be bright once Madam Jami takes us in.
I'll follow you to the ends of the earth, sir.
Yes, do that. You should wash your clothes more often,
and pay more attention to your looks.
Look at that face.
We must live up to Madam Jami's reputation from now on.
When I start working for Madam Jami,
I'll chase out Soon-jong and his father first.
Go back to Jinwol.
What do you mean?
Madam Jami said she'd take you in. But now is not the right time.
Stay on the island until we call for you.
Captain!
Let's go.
Calm down, Madam.
Yum Moon is holding Master Sul hostage.
Jang Bogo can't do anything,
as long as Master Sul is being held hostage.
Should Master Yi open his mouth, our alliance could be revealed.
Then I'll lose everything.
- Captain. - Yes.
Find a way to get rid of Yi Do-hyung in custody.
It's not a simple matter. You must be prudent.
It's best to get rid of the source of trouble.
Find a way.
Pay your respects to the regent.
Untie him.
Sit.
I have heard a lot about you.
How did a former grand chief of the Yangzhou merchant groups
come to be a leader of pirates?
The sea belongs to no one.
I merely took a small part of it.
Shut up.
You have plundered merchant ships,
and sold Shilla people to China as slaves.
Your crimes should be punished by death.
If I deserve to be punished by death for my crimes,
then I'm sure there are many criminals
in the imperial city who deserve the same.
You wretch!
I know you've been colluding with Madam Jami.
Madam Jami ordered you to assassinate me.
I don't know what you speak of.
I made her acquaintance in Yangzhou,
but I've never seen her since returning to Shilla.
Just as I expected... he is very daring.
I understand you must save Master Sul,
but you'll be in danger
if you don't turn Yi Do-hyung over to the authorities.
They won't forgive you for setting the leader of the pirates free.
I can't make any other decision, even if it lands me in danger.
Please try to understand, my lord.
You must keep the capture of Yi Do-hyung a secret.
Do as you will.
What are you saying? You will go to Jinwol Island?
I must negotiate with Yum Moon in order to rescue the master.
What if Yum Moon won't accept your offer?
I well know the nature of the relationship
between Yum Moon and Yi Do-hyung.
Yum Moon could never abandon Yi Do-hyung.
- I'll go with you. - I'll go alone.
- Captain Jang. - Don't worry about me.
What do you plan to do?
If Jang Bogo turns the master over to the authorities,
he'll surely lose his life. We must do something soon.
Why don't we ask Madam Jami for help?
She has the Mujinju governor in the palm of her hand.
I'm sure she'd find a way.
Madam Jami will turn a blind eye to this situation.
The thing she's most afraid of is...
the disclosure of her relationship with the master.
Then what are we to do?
We can't attack Chunghae again.
We can't just sit here and do nothing.
Are you really going to be all right alone?
Don't do anything rash until I come back.
- Bear it in mind. - All right.
- Be careful. - Yes.
Chun-tae, you should always stay by my side,
- since you can't fight. - Yes, sir.
What... Chun-tae, am I seeing things now?
Yes...
I think I'm looking at Jang Bogo now. Is that really him?
Yes, it is Jang Bogo.
Does he have a death wish?
He's walking in here on his own two feet?
Hey! What are you doing? Get him!
I don't wish to fight you. Get Head Chief Yum Moon.
He has no time for the likes of you.
I'll take you on, all right?
What's keeping you? Get him!
Stand back!
I didn't come to fight.
If you wish to save Master Yi's life, withdraw your swords.
Withdraw your swords and stand back.
What brings you here?
You must know why I am here.
I must confirm Master Sul's safety first.
Master.
Leave us. I need to speak to him alone.
- Leave them. - Head Chief.
They could be plotting something. Should we leave them alone?
Even if they are, they're in my territory.
Don't worry.
Yum Moon will let you go if we let Master Yi go.
You need not attempt such negotiations.
Master.
If you don't kill Yi Do-hyung,
you can't realize your dream of suppressing the pirates,
and making Chunghae a center of commerce.
You mean to give up on your dream when it's within your reach?
Don't worry about me.
Turn Yi Do-hyung over to the authorities.
I have lived long enough. I have no regrets.
Master. I can't do that.
You must have learned by now.
Master Yi and Yum Moon's powers are much stronger
than we had expected.
If you lose this opportunity,
it'll only get harder to defeat them.
- Do as I say! - Master.
I'll bring Master Yi to the Palgeum waters in five days.
If anything should happen to the master,
Master Yi will die.
You'd better give up now if you're plotting something.
I'll keep my end of the bargain.
I will slay you someday.
I will avenge the deaths of my security officers.
Captain.
What did you find out?
No one in Chunghae has heard of Master Yi's capture.
The security is tight around the ship docked in Chunghae harbor.
It is likely that Master Yi is being held on board the ship.
Good work. You two stay here.
Yes, sir.
Who are you?
We'll exchange you with Master Sul on Palgeum Island in five days.
You must be itching to kill me.
I guess it must've been very hard to make the decision.
Shut up!
- Yon. - Boss!
I am forced to set you free now,
but you'll die at my hands someday.
That remains to be seen.
But to die at your hands, I still have too much to do.
I have too much to do.
We'll exchange Master Yi with Master Sul
on Palgeum Island in five days.
No harm should come to Master Yi until then.
- Do not let your guard down. - Yes, sir.
Jang Bogo has decided to let Master Yi go?
Yes, they'll make the exchange in three days on Palgeum Island.
Things have taken an interesting turn.
If all goes well, we could be rid of
Master Sul and Jang Bogo together.
- I must meet with Yum Moon. - Yes, madam.
What brings you here?
I heard you made a deal with Jang Bogo.
Do you really plan to let Master Sul go?
To save the master's life, I have no other choice.
You can kill Jang Bogo and Master Sul after you rescue Master Yi.
If you use this deal to your advantage,
you can get rid of Master Sul and Jang Bogo in one stroke.
I do not wish to take risks
when the master's life hangs in the balance.
I'm sure you will protect the life of Master Yi...
I trust you are capable of that much...
We would waste too much time and effort
if we were to wait for the next opportunity.
You would waste this perfect opportunity?
I'm sorry.
I can't break a promise.
- He still has a long way to go. - Will you give up?
Give up? Why give up this golden opportunity?
It doesn't have to be Yum Moon...
...as long as someone gets rid of Jang Bogo and Master Sul.
Are you the chiefs of Madam Jami's group?
- What do you want? - You need to come with us.
- Take them away! - Yes, sir!
Who are you?
Where are you taking us?
Where are we?
What did we do wrong? We didn't do anything wrong.
Shut up.
They are the chiefs of Madam Jami's group.
This is the vice-minister of taxation.
I brought you here to ask you a few questions
about the dealings of Madam Jami's group.
Did you receive a cargo of silk from China a month ago?
- Yes. - What were the contents?
There were 500 rolls of gold-embroidered silk,
and 1000 rolls of thin-woven silk.
And they are all traded at the Mujinju marketplace?
We couldn't sell all that silk in Mujinju.
We only keep 200 to 300 rolls of each silk,
and send the rest to the imperial city.
Madam Jami's silk shop in the imperial city received
600 rolls of gold-embroidered silk and 1000 rolls of thin silk.
Why is there a difference in number?
That can't be. I checked all the silk supplies from China.
We have never received that much merchandise.
What do you want?
The vice-minister of taxation has ordered
an investigation of Madam Jami's group.
- Where is she? - She is away.
Search the place!
- Search thoroughly. - Yes, sir.
- Let's go. - Yes, sir.
Captain.
- There is big trouble. - What is it?
The officials from the ministry of taxation
have seized all the account books.
Seized our account books? On what grounds?
They say they are auditing our merchant group.
I must meet with the governor.
What brings you here?
Do you really not know why I am here?
The vice-minister of taxation is auditing our group.
You were clueless about what was going on?
- Find out what is going on. - Yes, madam.
- My lady. - How did it go?
The vice-minister of taxation has begun
an investigation of Madam Jami's group.
Keep your eye on the situation,
and let me know if there is any change.
Yes.
- I must go now. Get ready. - Yes.
- Madam Jami? - Yes.
The vice-minister has summoned you.
Please come with us.
- Why has he summoned me? - You will find out.
This is Madam Jami.
I am Kim Myung-hwan, the vice-minister of taxation.
I have been in business for years,
but I have never experienced such insolence.
On what grounds are you investigating my business?
I understand you have trade rights with China.
That's right.
You are aware that you are bound by law
to report all imports from China and pay duty on them.
I am aware of it.
Then why have you neglected to report it,
when you have brought in five times the merchandise
that you reported to the Mujinju authorities?
You have falsified numbers and are guilty of tax evasion.
Evasion? What are you saying?
Do you know how much I pay in taxes every year?
I pay five thousand silver coins in taxes.
That's half the annual finances of the Mujinju government.
Here you are, accusing an innocent person, when you should commend me.
I will take this issue to the minister of taxation. Jobooryeong Department of tribute and tax
I have evidence of your tax evasion.
You can check my account books.
- I have a witness. - Who?
Is it true you once worked as a chief for Madam Jami's group?
Yes.
What were the details of your work?
I kept two separate account books, one for inspection
by the authorities, as well as a secret ledger.
Would you be able to distinguish a secret ledger?
Yes.
This is the secret ledger.
It is encrypted in such a way that only Madam Jami
and other insiders are able to understand it.
The numbers and merchandise are encoded
with different letters and names.
You will recognize that they have falsified numbers.
How are you privy to such details?
I am the one who kept secret ledgers on her orders.
I have worked for years as her chief,
and witnessed the methods she employed to evade taxes.
Are you in your right mind?
What do you hope to gain from fighting Madam Jami?
Madam Jami tortured merchants who trade with me,
and forced them to cease doing business with me.
I'll conduct my business fairly,
but I'll hold nothing back in competing with Madam Jami.
I'll pay her back with everything I've learned from her.
Jung-hwa, we will both be finished at this rate.
Don't worry.
It will be the end of Madam Jami, not me.
You don't look well. Do you have something on your mind?
I'm sick to my stomach.
I'll call a doctor.
A doctor can't help me.
- Moo-chang. - Yes.
If my life were in danger,
would you give your life to save mine?
Well...
I suppose I'd have to think about that.
Think about it?
I have brought you back from the grave of the gladiators,
and saved your life. But you have to think about it?
This is why I'm sick to my stomach.
What did Master Sul do to deserve a man like Captain Jang?
I'll give my life for you. Do not worry.
Why aren't you saying anything?
Yes, I'll gladly give my life for you.
My stomach is feeling a little better now.
- Drink up. - Yes, sir!
The air is cold. What are you doing out here?
I will leave for Palgeum at daybreak.
Thank you.
I'll never forget what you have done for my father.
Please don't say that.
Master Sul is in danger because I neglected my duties.
It is my fault.
If it weren't for Master Sul and you,
I'd have died in the arena by now.
Master Sul has saved my life and allowed me to dream.
If I can save Master Sul, I will do everything I can.
I will bring him back safely. Don't worry.
You must not let your guards down
until Master leaves Yum Moon's ship and arrives safely on our ship.
Yon, Ha-jin, you must keep your eyes on the enemy.
Should you detect any suspicious movement,
- you must react immediately. - Yes, sir.
We must be ready for battle as soon as the master comes aboard.
We will not go to battle unless we are provoked.
But we don't know what Yum Moon is plotting,
so we must keep our guards up until we're back in Chunghae.
Yes, sir.
You haven't retired yet?
Have a seat.
- Would you like a drink? - Please.
Head Chief.
Yes.
Will you really let Master Sul go?
Jang Bogo and I have made the promise, man to man.
End of discussion.
Have another drink.
You called for me?
I have an important mission for you.
Master's life depends on it. You must succeed.
What is it? I'll do anything you ask me to.
Maybe something went wrong. Why aren't they showing up?
Goong-bok, a ship is coming.
Master, are you all right?
Master!
You had better keep to your end of the bargain.
No funny business after the exchange.
Let the master go.
We must be bound by a very interesting fate.
Do not abuse the word so. It's only an evil fate.
Master!
Master, you must take cover.
Set sail!
Master...
Master.
Chase after them.
Captain Jang. Master is seriously wounded.
We need to tend to his wounds right away!
Captain Jang!
You must have suffered a great deal.
You've done well.
Sul Pyong must be dead. I shot him right in a vital spot!
Head Chief!
Head Chief...
Why are you doing this?
Who ordered you to do that?
- Who... - I did.
I ordered him to.
We would have had to kill them anyway.
What does it matter who gave the order?
We have saved the master and dealt them a big blow.
Chief Jang.
Do not mind the promise you made to Jang Bogo.
He is our enemy.
A promise made with an enemy is meaningless.
Master...
Master.
Wake up. You must wake up. Master.
Master...
Master.
Master, please wake up.
Master.
Master!
Master...
What happened?
We are to pay ten thousand silver coins in taxes in a month.
What? Ten thousand coins?
It seems that Kim Woo-jing is behind the vice-minister.
- Kim Woo-jing...? - Yes.
Jung-hwa must have deliberately used Kim Woo-jing to come after me.
I will never forgive her.
- Captain. - Yes, madam.
The most damage we can do to Jung-hwa now is
to get rid of Jang Bogo and Kim Woo-jing.
Even that wretched witch won't be able to do a thing
if we get rid of the man she loves and the man who protects her.
Since Yum Moon couldn't kill Jang Bogo,
I will get rid of him as well as Kim Woo-jing.
Do you have a plan?
Jang Bogo had captured Yi Do-hyung,
the leader of the pirates, but he set him free.
Should the imperial court find out,
he'll be punished by death for colluding with pirates.
And Kim Woo-jing helped Jang Bogo enter Shilla armed.
We can also frame him for colluding with pirates.
- Captain... - Yes.
Send a message to the inspector general right now,
and ask him to arrest Jang Bogo and Kim Woo-jing.
You will be the head of our group.
And...
...please take care of Chae-ryung.
...but I am certain
you won't betray my expectations.
It seems death is drawing near...
I need to rest.
If I can't bring Master Yi's and Yum Moon's heads before him,
I'd rather die fighting.