Gu Family Book
Why did you do this?
I loved you.
I loved you so much.
Why...
Episode 3
It's Wol Ryung.
I'm sure Wol Ryung has come back.
Wol Ryung, are you back?
Who's there?
I've managed to make some soup. You should have some for now.
This kid...
He has Wol Ryung's eyes.
Is that so?
I can't tell.
What his face looked like... What his eyes looked like...
How he used to smile...
I can't remember.
I told him to stab your heart with that.
He could have been safe if he stabbed you with that.
Then, why didn't he stab me?
You made his heart flutter for the first time in a thousand years.
I'm sure he couldn't hurt you to save himself.
That was Wol Ryung's love.
You hold on to the dagger now.
It's the last possession from Wol Ryung who truly loved and trusted you.
I was planning to kill him.
I thought a monstrous baby might be born, so I was planning on killing him.
Those were my wretched thoughts.
You must have gone through a lot traveling this far.
Have you been well?
Did you face any troubles?
Humans are so weak and feeble.
Such foolish beings that only feel regret after losing something precious.
Don't forgive a girl like me.
I pushed my loved one to death.
And I even tried to kill his son.
Don't forgive a wretched girl like me.
I will carry all of these burdens with me.
Please take pity on this child.
Don't let him lead a sad and lonely life like Wol Ryung.
Help him to live as a human being amongst others.
This is the last wish of an undeserving mother.
She wants him to live as a human child.
As a human being amongst other average people.
Please eat as much as you would like.
Chun Ha, please get me some water.
So refreshing.
It must be hard for you when you can't even drink any liquor.
Still, what can I do? They are in charge of this matter.
I have to get on their good side.
Things haven't changed. They can't say no to free food and free women.
The ambitious and self-righteous are more of a headache.
Those with greed for money are easier to deal with.
Wait.
Do you hear something?
What?
What sound?
I think I heard a baby crying.
- I don't hear anything. - No.
I'm sure it was a baby's cry.
Stop for a moment.
Isn't this a baby crying?
What would a baby be doing here?
Right...
Over there!
What's that?
How can this be?
It's a baby.
Who would abandon an infant in the river like this?
I know.
Seems like you've found yourself a bundle of joy!
You've found yourself a bundle of joy.
Who are you?
My name is So Jung.
Let me see.
Through roaming from place to place, I've learned to read the signs of heaven.
If you raise this child, many good fortunes will follow you.
Good fortunes?
Looking at your face, I can tell you will be controlling great wealth.
But right now, nothing is working out for you.
Then, if I take in this child, all of my troubles will be over?
Will you promise me that he will never take this bracelet off until he is 20?
What is this?
- It will repel evil. - Repel evil?
If you raise him until he's 20 without taking that bracelet off
all your good deeds will return to you. You will succeed in all you do.
You expect me to believe your words?
The forest, trees and wind... will be the witnesses to my words.
You have such good luck.
Finding a bundle of joy like this on your outing.
While we are at it, why don't I give that child a name?
Since he was abandoned in the river, how about Kang Chi?
'Kang' meaning river, and 'Chi' meaning abandoned.
So, Kang Chi!
Take on his last name, and call him Choi Kang Chi.
My lords, I'm not even married yet.
Choi Kang Chi, that's a great name!
How about it, Lord Park?
It is a mysterious place.
A dangerous mountain where humans don't dare approach.
Another legend was starting here.
His name...
Kang Chi.
Choi Kang Chi.
So, what happened? Did he take in the baby abandoned at the river?
Of course, he did!
Then what about that noble man? Did he really become rich?
Of course, he became a really wealthy man!
That nobility who took in the abandoned baby by the river...
After that day, everything he did was a huge success!
He became one of the top wealthy men.
Right now, he owns the best inn in the southern province.
The name...
Hundred Year Inn.
In that inn, there are over a hundred servants.
There are over 10 guest houses.
And about 50 guest rooms.
There are stables to keep horses and cows.
And of course, there are bathing rooms.
And in the kitchen of each guest house...
the best dishes are cooked up to satisfy the guests.
That sounds delicious!
Not only guests from the eight provinces, but there are guests from all over the world.
If he's that rich, he must have a lot of gold and silver. Not only guests from the eight provinces, but there are guests from all over the world.
If he's that rich, he must have a lot of gold and silver.
Oh my... There's more than just gold and silver.
In all of the 12 storage rooms, there are jewels overflowing.
So at one point, there were a lot of thieves there.
You!
But after they got guards, no thieves ever came in again.
That's not all...
I'm sorry.
Please spare me my life.
Please save me this once.
My lord, what should I do?
Are you the one who entered our storage room to steal our goods?
My lord!
I've done wrong.
I have an elderly mother, a wife, and seven children to feed.
They've already gone five days without food.
I wasn't thinking straight.
I've done wrong.
Please forgive me this once.
Use one bag for food, and use the other bag for planting.
If you bring me the crops after farming, I will buy them from you at a good price.
Thank you, sir.
How can I ever repay you?
Live well.
It will be payment enough if you live well.
From now on, my life is yours to do as you wish.
If you ever ask for my life, I will gladly give it to you.
The generosity and kindness of Lord Park at that inn was so great.
Thanks to that lord, less and less people went hungry.
And the people started respecting Lord Park greatly.
Oh...
So, how should you all act?
You think you should grow up to be someone with good character and generosity like Lord Park?
Yes!
- I have a question! - Yes.
- What happened to that infant? - What?
The infant that Lord Park brought in from the river.
I'm curious as to what happened to him.
What happened?
Well...
You see...
Kang Chi! Where are you?
Choi Kang Chi!
Kang Chi?
He hasn't come here.
What do you mean he's not here?
I asked him to please finish all the work here by 5 o'clock.
What happened now?
Did Kang Chi cause trouble again?
He did! He made big trouble!
What?
Didn't you hear what I said?
I told you to bring out Kang Chi! Why isn't anybody responding?
Why are you looking for Choi Kang Chi?
Who are you?
I am the one in charge of the finances here at the inn.
Why are you causing such ruckus at our inn?
You really need me to tell you why I'm here?
Who do you think did this damage to their faces?
Are you telling me it was Choi Kang Chi?
If you know it, bring him here right now.
Whatever I need to do, I have to settle things with him today.
I understand, so you should leave for today.
I will find out what happened, and get back to you.
Forget about that!
I won't leave here until I settle this with him right now.
What are you doing?
I told you to bring him out! I want that kid, Choi Kang Chi!
Wow...
There's no one prettier than you.
You're just so beautiful, my lady.
Did you say that the wife of Lord Oh is visiting today?
He's an assistant minister now.
So, he must be about second ranking?
Yes. He recently got recognized.
Next month, he will be going to Han Yang.
That's why they are hurrying the marriage.
If he wants to start a life in Han Yang, he must need money for politics.
That's why he needs father's money.
And that must be why they are rushing this marriage.
Isn't that so, Kang Chi?
You should talk to me more respectfully.
- I'm two years older than you. - So what if you're older?
You're always acting like a child who is younger than me.
Why are you getting less and less charming as you get older?
When you were younger, you were much more charming.
I was immature then. And now...
And now?
I'll soon be the daughter-in-law of an assistant minister.
Don't even try. That doesn't suit you.
How will you handle that?
What do you mean it doesn't suit me?
As far as I know, you're someone who can't stand to lead a boring life.
The house of an assistant minister?
There's no way you'll be happy living in that boring place.
I know you better than anyone else.
You shouldn't be here like this.
The lady of the house will be here soon.
Oh my...
What do I do? She's really here.
My lady, your mother is here.
Lady Chung Jo, your mother is here.
Chung Jo, it's me, your mother. Are you inside?
Chung Jo.
Yes, my lady. She's inside getting ready.
Hurry.
Hurry, and go out this way.
Are you serious?
As you said, this marriage is to benefit the two households.
You seriously want to have that kind of marriage?
If you wait a bit more, she'll be ready soon.
Step aside.
Mother.
I was just about to go out.
Is it Kang Chi?
Was he here again?
No, of course not. I haven't even seen Kang Chi's shadow.
The spring weather was so nice, I just left the window open for a while.
When there's talk of marriage, you should avoid even the spring wind.
I've been telling you that this marriage is just as important to us as it is to them.
Even if you've grown up with Kang Chi, he is still of common birth.
You are old enough to differentiate between the classes.
Do you understand?
I understand, Mother. Don't worry.
I asked them to get tea ready on the patio.
Lady Gong is waiting outside. Greet her properly first.
- And bring her there. - Yes, mother.
Tae Seo.
Did you forget already that mother told you not to come here?
How could I forget? I wasn't visiting, I was just passing by.
Then...
I'm serious.
I was just passing by.
Ma Bong Chool is here to see you.
Settle this quietly, and send them away.
There's an important guest in the inner house.
You want to die?
What?
- Kang Chi! - You!
Where do you think this place is?
What do you mean where? This is the Hundred Year Inn.
Then who am I?
Who else? You're Choi Kang Chi!
So, you know well.
Then you must know this, too.
Whoever comes in here to cause damage...
I, Choi Kang Chi, get them good, and take the limbs off their bodies.
What did you say? Take the limbs out?
Look at you talking when you're nothing but an orphan who was brought in.
Look here! How dare you say that?
You have such a nasty temper for someone without any roots.
Relying on Lord Park's support, you've been getting on my nerves.
You've become a bastard that pesters the good people!
Sir!
Choi Kang Chi!
I won't say much.
Shut your mouth, and leave on the count of three.
One.
Did you just kick me?
You bastard!
What are you doing? I told you to send him away quietly.
- Two! - There's an important guest inside, stop.
Three!
- I told you to stop! - You animal!
- You should stop, too. - As you saw, I'm the one who got hit.
- Is 10 coins enough? - What?
Let's settle this for 10 coins. How about it?
- Park Tae Seo! - You can't do anything with 10 coins.
How about 20?
That would be enough to settle this.
You! You think 20 coins is nothing?
Are you grabbing me by my throat?
Then, it will be 10 more coins. It'll be 30.
You want to die?
Fine, 30 coins. Is that good?
Are you crazy? How can you give 30 coins to him?
You made it 30 when it could have been settled for 20.
Shut up.
Then I'll do as you say, and settle for 30 coins.
50 coins!
50 coins?
Let's make it 50 coins.
But...
If you can drag me back to this broom, I'll give you 50 coins.
- Kang Chi! - 50 coins is not enough for you?
Then, I'll give you 50 coins and I'll beg for forgiveness on my knees.
That's the most I can offer. How about it?
You want to get me?
What are you kids doing? He's being so generous.
Get that kid now!
Choi Kang Chi.
I made this tea with the first blossoms of a lotus flower.
Everything you say and do is pretty like a lotus.
No compliments can be too good for you.
Kang Chi!
Sometimes, there are brawls between guests staying at the inn.
The inn and the house are separated, so don't worry.
Kang Chi!
Choi Kang Chi!
What do you think you're doing?
It's 50 coins!
We got him!
What are you doing? Get him!
It's 50 coins!
Stop!
What's all this commotion?
My lord.
Kang Chi, are you okay?
Kang Chi! Get up right now!
It's the 50 coins that Kang Chi promised you.
He's on his knees begging for forgiveness. Is that enough?
Of course, my lord.
Can I really take this?
Just go.
Yes, of course we will go.
- Let's get going! - Yes, sir.
Those guys!
How dare you raise your voice? You better beg for forgiveness.
- What is it now? - What?
When you fight like this, it's one or the other.
He's done damage to our inn, or you've seen him bothering a weak man.
Which one was it?
I can't make any excuses for my actions.
It's all because of my temper and lack of self-control.
I'm sorry.
Fighting in your youth is not such a big flaw.
But, Kang Chi... you're an adult now.
Soon, you'll help Tae Seo to take charge of this inn.
In the guest house, you should have taken care of this a little more responsibly.
I don't have anything to say, my lord.
Stay on your knees, and think about what you did today.
Let's go.
You! Please grow up!
How much longer do I have to stand him?
- Did Lady Gong go home? - I begged for forgiveness.
And I sent her home with some silk.
I was so embarrassed and ashamed.
I'm pleading with you to send Kang Chi away from our home.
Please?
There's only about a month left until he turns 20.
When that time's up, will you send him away?
- Dear! - I can't stand that kid, Kang Chi.
Since he arrived at this house, I couldn't stand him.
You brought in an abandoned child? Our first baby is due soon.
- I couldn't leave that infant there. - No, I don't want to.
We can't let a child without any roots into our home.
What if he's the opposite of good fortune?
For two months, we haven't heard anything about the ships we sent to China.
- And we don't have much money. - Dear.
Oh, no...
You're bleeding.
- What happened? - I'm sorry, my lord.
I dropped the candlestick by accident. It fell on the child's head.
My lord, the baby!
Dear, what have you brought into this household?
This is a bad sign. Send that child out of the house now.
Now!
Dear!
What do we do? She's having a difficult delivery.
It may be dangerous to both the mother and the baby.
It will repel evil.
If you raise this child until he's 20 without taking the bracelet off...
all your good deeds will return to you. And everything you do will be a success.
Who are you?
Are you really a bundle of joy, or are you a cursed baby?
My lord! The baby is born!
You're a father!
And my wife? Is she okay, too?
Of course, both the mother and the baby are okay.
My lord!
There is good news.
Your ships presumed to be lost at sea have come back.
What?
They're back? All three of them?
Yes, all of them are back.
My lord! We're okay now.
We are saved!
If you raise this child, everything you do will be successful.
The forest, trees, and wind will be witnesses to my words.
I'm so hungry.
Chung Jo!
How did you come here?
Don't you know that the ladies of the house aren't allowed here?
So, you won't eat it?
You should have brought me some chicken.
Why did you do that?
Even if you do that, this marriage won't be called off.
You know that.
In life, there are things you have to do even if you don't want to.
This marriage is such a thing.
You either like it or you don't.
Why do you have to do something you don't like?
You have to be patient and make sacrifices to protect something dear.
What is that something you are trying to protect?
My family.
I'm just a feeble lady of the house.
But if my marriage can guarantee the well-being of my father and family...
If I can help the inn grow, I'm happy with that.
I can do all that.
I can protect the inn, the lord, you, and all your family.
I'll protect everyone. I'm strong, you know that.
I do know.
But, sometimes strength is not enough.
Strategic partnerships and politics are such.
Without all that, what do you truly want?
- Do you like me? - Kang Chi.
I don't need to know anything else. Just tell me.
One.
Two.
Three.
One.
Two.
It's still cold out. Let's go in.
We only have about a month left until he turns 20.
Let's keep him here just for another month.
What will you do if something happens in that time?
You won't deny knowing the fact that Kang Chi likes Chung Jo, right?
Chung Jo and Kang Chi grew up together like siblings.
What you are worried about will never happen.
But, all my worries came true like this.
If you won't do it, I'll have to kick him out.
No good...
What do you mean?
You don't have any dating luck.
Men need to have some fat on their face.
They should have broad shoulders.
Then, girls will fall for them.
You're so thin and weak looking.
Listen, I'm a girl.
It's even worse. Even worse!
What men will fall for you when you go around looking like this?
Girls need to be delicate and feminine to get guys.
What?
I don't need to look anymore. One coin.
I think my fate is to live alone until I die of old age.
Delicate and feminine?
What medicine will help me to become like that?
Don't get too concerned over a bad fortune teller's words.
I'm really curious.
A girl who's good with swords and arrows is unattractive to men?
Is that it?
I don't know.
I see. Just as I thought...
No, that's not what I meant.
That's fine. Don't try to comfort me.
I'll die alone like this, anyway.
Don't worry about me.
Even an old shoe has a matching pair.
Why would a human being be matchless?
Are you good with fortune telling?
You have a clean and innocent soul.
Oh, you're pretty good.
Will you take a look? Will I have a mate or not?
Miss.
Be quiet.
Let's see.
Let's see here.
What?
Am I really matchless?
I'll really die alone of old age like that grandma said?
No, that's not true. You'll soon meet your match.
Really?
When? Where?
What will he be like?
If you can, you should avoid this fate.
You said he was my mate. Don't the heavens decide that?
If I can avoid it, how can that be my destined mate?
If you meet, it may be unavoidable.
But you can choose your destiny.
Even if you are destined, if you don't choose that path...
your fate can change.
There's no other way?
Like a talisman to avoid bad fate or something?
A good friend of mine once met someone he shouldn't have met.
In the end, he ended up dying.
There's no other way to stop fated love except to avoid it.
So, you're telling me I need to live alone until I die of old age?
Is that so?
You truly have a good nature.
If you wait around, I'm sure you'll meet someone good.
No, thanks. You don't have to comfort me.
A peach tree with a crescent moon hanging from it, is a bad sign for you.
If you meet anyone there, you should avoid him at all costs.
You understand, right?
- Where are you going so suddenly? - I have to meet someone urgently.
I won't be able to come back today.
I understand. Tae Seo is here, so don't worry.
- Get the horse ready. - Yes, sir.
I'll be back.
What's all this?
They're the accounting books for the last three months.
Look through all of it today, and make sure all the calculations are correct.
Why are you doing this?
Is this punishment for what happened yesterday?
We lost 50 coins because of you. You don't think you need to pay the price?
Then make me do something physical. Should I clean the stable?
Or, should I clean out the 12 storage rooms?
Sit.
Don't move from there until all the work is done.
- Do you understand? - What an unforgiving guy...
I care about you, so I'm letting you off easy.
Don't complain, and finish all this today.
Tae Seo!
Hey, what are you doing here?
Master! Lord Park is here from Hundred Year Inn.
It's been a long time.
Thank you for traveling this far.
I couldn't wait a minute after getting your letter.
It's nice here when that Kang Chi is so quiet all day.
I'm sure he's fallen asleep by now.
Kang Chi, this kid...
Chung Jo, it's me. Are you inside?
Chung Jo!
Gob Dan!
What's all this about?
Why did Chung Jo want to meet me here?
Is something wrong?
She's waiting inside.
Ask her yourself.
Chung Jo.
Chung Jo, it's me.
Where are you?
Chung Jo!
Lady Yoon.
There's nothing wrong about old proverbs.
They say you should never take in a child to raise as your own.
You're just the case.
What do you mean?
How dare you like my daughter when you don't even know your own roots?
How can you approach Chung Jo with such a dishonest heart?
Please forgive me.
But, I don't have any dishonest feelings for her.
Then what is it?
It's my sincerity.
What?
Did you say sincerity?
I am a lowly being without any roots.
But, I still have sincerity.
Shut your mouth! You're begging for your own death!
- Are you there? - Yes, ma'am.
What do you mean Bi Joo has been creating trouble?
He was an assistant minister in Han Yang, why so suddenly?
It's not so sudden.
Since about two months ago, there have been murder cases starting in Jin Joo.
And those murders are continuing in the southern provinces.
So, they've sent two men to investigate.
And what happened?
Even those men were brutally murdered.
They found the bodies close to your inn.
Do you think those works are connected to Bi Joo?
Since many months ago...
his men have been overtaking businesses in the southern province.
Anyone who stands up to him has been eliminated.
Lee Gap Soo is such a man. So are Choi Joon Mok and Nam Gil Man.
They all died without anyone knowing. And they lost all of their goods.
Then...
I think you are next.
Your Hundred Year Inn.
Sir, we are finally here.
Visibly, there are over 10 bodyguards.
I'm sure there are at least three times more invisible to our eyes.
He must have at least 30 bodyguards moving around without being seen.
They are really something.
Choose one out of two.
Leave the Hundred Year Inn on your own, and never come back.
The Hundred Year Inn is my home and family. Where can I possibly go?
- Please take away your order. - I have no other choice.
If you won't leave on your own, I'll have to make you never come back.
Look.
Roll him up, and beat him until the mat is in pieces.
- And throw him out on the streets. - But, the lord of the house is away.
I will let him know.
If he finds out that this lowly being had an eye out for his daughter
he would be shocked as well.
As much as he trusted you, he would feel as big of a betrayal.
Lady Yoon! Lady of the house!
I feel bad for you, but I have to follow her orders.
Don't blame us.
Stop there!
Get him!
I told father about the arrival of Bi Joo, so we should retire for today.
But, why did the man say that a crescent moon would be hanging from a peach tree?
You think there's some mysterious meaning?
You shouldn't listen too carefully to the words of such men.
I don't want to, but I keep thinking about what he said.
The words keep on ringing in my ears.
It's the sound of a person. I will go straight down.
You should come from the side.
Don't do this. I don't want to fight you.
Maybe he's really a monster.
How can he withstand all this?
- Get him without hurting him too much. - Yes, sir.
Who are you?
That's what I should ask you.
Who are you to do this to an unarmed man?
Don't get involved in this. Go on your way.
First, identify yourselves.
Are you the ones who are responsible for the murders in the southern province?
I told you to go on your way.
I'm sorry, but once I get involved, I have to see to it until the end.
- And who are you now? - I will answer with my sword.
So, I sent two of my trusted men over there.
I think the two of them should stay by your side for now.
What do you think?
Chung Jo.
Are you Chung Jo?
Don't worry.
I, Kang Chi, will protect you.
A crescent moon is hanging from the peach tree.
If you meet anyone there, you should avoid him at all costs.
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Do you know me?
Or, have we met before?
Will you turn back quietly, or will you face me?
You!
I'm going to remember. Are you hiding something?
Is that it?
If I don't avoid that fate, what will happen?
What if I can't avoid that fate?