Gu Family Book
Episode 5
It will be starting soon.
What do you mean?
The hunting game.
Who are you?
Identify yourself. Who are you?
Let's see...
should we start the game?
They're coming.
What's this?
I told you they're illusions.
Even if they're illusions, you can get hurt.
Be careful.
- Continue what you were saying. - About what?
About Choi Kang Chi and that bracelet.
So what happened?
What happened?
Withdraw your sword.
This is crazy. There's no end to them.
- We have one opponent. - Only one?
Yes.
Amongst all these illusions, there's only one.
We have to find him.
Don't move.
Don't take your eyes off of him.
What do I do?
He's going to bite me.
Don't worry. I'll protect you from your side.
Don't look away!
Choi Kang Chi.
I got you.
Don't worry. It's nothing.
What are you doing?
Do you have two lives?
If you saw the sword, you should have avoided it.
What fool would block that with his own arm?
Look here.
It could have been your neck instead.
If he missed a bit, you could have been dead.
Look here.
If you are grateful, just thank me.
'Thank you for getting stabbed instead of me.'
'Thanks to you, my life was saved. I won't forget this.'
- Did I ask you to save my life? - But I did save it.
I did save your life.
I don't need you to save my life. I'm not that weak or helpless.
So stop showing off.
I can take care of myself.
It's okay. We won't hurt you.
What do I do? What do I do?
Be quiet. If you make noise, he'll get more scared.
It's okay. Don't be afraid.
See?
You're okay, right?
There. You can go to your family now.
Are you okay?
Don't worry. It's nothing.
Hey!
What's wrong?
Hey!
Don't cry. What's wrong?
It doesn't hurt?
It's nothing. It doesn't hurt at all.
You want to see?
It must hurt.
Right?
I'm fine.
But, where do you live? I haven't seen you around.
I'm visiting the Hundred Year Inn.
You were a guest at our inn?
- You live there? - Yeah.
But, I like to play all day in the forest.
In the forest?
You're not scared?
There's nothing to fear in the forest.
My father told me that the thing I should fear the most is humans.
But, I'm not scared of people, either. So what's the conclusion?
There's nothing I'm afraid of in this world.
What are you doing?
It's a spider. What's wrong?
I thought you weren't scared of anything in this world?
Who said I was scared? I'm not scared.
- No? - No!
Look, it's a king spider!
Where?
You're scared of a lot of things.
Don't tell anyone.
You better not tell. If you do...
Then what? What will you do?
I'll...
I'll marry you.
Damn.
What are you doing?
It's nothing.
What happened? Why did you get hurt?
Who did this?
There was an assassin in the inn.
I'm sure it was Bi Jo's man.
He was using illusions.
I've only heard about it.
It was my first time facing one, that's why I got cut.
Don't worry.
Actually...
that kid saved my life.
Choi Kang Chi.
That kid.
What? Kang Chi?
Why?
Where? How badly did he get hurt?
I'm not sure about that.
There was an intruder in the guest house.
He was trying to get him, and got stabbed.
It hurts, Dad.
Be quiet.
If it was an urgent situation, you should have screamed for help.
Why did you do this yourself?
It wasn't a situation where I could call for help.
Still... how can you face them all by yourself?
I wasn't alone.
Then who were you with?
That kid...
Wait.
- I don't even know that kid's name... - Who?
You know... the one staying in the room at the end.
- The name is Sir Dam. - Yeah, Sir Dam.
- What brings you here? - It's an ointment from Sir Dam.
It will heal your wounds quickly.
He was being so mean, but I guess he was still worried.
- But why is he giving me medicine like a girl? - Forget it then.
Why are you so cheap? No man should take back what he already gave.
I am grateful...
Please tell him that I'm very grateful.
Gon!
Did you give him the medicine?
Yes.
Did you tell him to put it on day and night without forgetting?
I'm sure he'll do that.
Did you also tell him that I'm very grateful?
Yes.
Sort of...
Please tell him that I'm very grateful.
You are a curse for a thousand years.
And what did he say?
What did he say when you told him that I'm grateful?
You.
- You want to die? - Go kill yourself.
Hey!
Get over here!
Come here before I count to three. One!
Two!
You! Bastard!
What are you thinking about? What did he say?
He didn't say much.
Even after I showed my gratitude he didn't say anything?
No. Not really...
Get some rest.
What's wrong with him? I even sent him the medicine.
What a narrow-minded kid...
What happened?
I'm sorry.
We lost the one that came in the room, but Kang Chi caught another one.
Kang Chi?
Who sent them?
Answer us! Who sent you here?
I know the answer.
It was you, right?
A guard for Jo Gwan Woong...
Pull out the tongue of that wretched kid!
You were one of the three guards that attacked me.
It was you.
Jo Gwan Woong's men? They are capable of using illusions?
- Yes, we believe so. - We've got to do something, Father.
We've got to torture him, and find out everything Jo Gwan Woong was planning to do.
We can't let him get away with this.
But...
At that same hour, a strange monk had visited us.
Who are you?
My name is So Jung.
The night air was so eerie that I came over here.
You must go check up on Lord Park right away.
So Jung?
- Did you say his name was So Jung? - Yes.
Thanks to him, we were able to come and save you.
Is he someone you know?
Ten days left until he turns 20.
There's not much time left, Kang Chi.
Chung Jo!
I guess you heard.
I'm fine. It's nothing.
Chung Jo.
What are you doing here when your wound is so deep?
You should go see a doctor.
Father put medicine on it. It'll heal soon.
Why are you always okay?
When in fact, you're not okay. You're hurting inside.
You're sore and aching. Just say it, don't hold it in.
- Chung Jo. - In front of me...
you don't have to act like you're okay.
Fool.
Who's holding anything in? I'm really okay.
Looking at you, I feel all better.
For me, you have more healing power than any other medicine in the world.
Will I be able to leave you?
Will I be able to live without you?
Kang Chi.
Capable of performing black art...
What are you saying? You have my man at your inn?
He's the assassin you sent to our inn last night.
You keep saying things that I don't understand.
An assassin? Why would I send an assassin there?
I don't know.
That's what we want to know, too. You'll have to come, and explain yourself.
What?
Explain myself?
Look at this rude brat!
Who do you think I am to speak such words?
My father's life was threatened!
If it were up to me, I would take you in now to get to the bottom of this!
But my father wishes to pay you respect since you were once an assistant minister.
I am being as courteous as I can.
First, come to our inn, and apologize to my father.
After that...
explain why you played such a cruel game!
- Make sure you clean well. - Yes!
What a beautiful day.
My lady, try some of this.
It's sweet and chewy.
I don't want any.
Why not?
Oh my, is your heart beating uncontrollably because you're nervous about your marriage?
I feel suffocated.
Is it indigestion? Should I bring you something?
Please...
I just want to be left alone. Can you give me some time?
Yes.
I just want to be buried into the dirt like this.
If that's not possible...
I want to become the dust, and disappear without a trace.
What should I do? I'll do what you want.
Whatever you want, I'll be there with you.
Just tell me.
What do you want me to do?
What can I do?
You think you can betray Father?
You'll break his heart, and become enemies with Tae Seo?
You think you can live your life just looking at me?
No, you can't do that.
You'll never be able to betray my father or my family.
- Just like I can't. - Chung Jo.
That's enough. Let's stop.
I heard that women get indecisive when the wedding date approaches.
Just forget about what I said.
Listen to that sigh.
Sounds like the whole inn will blow away.
Who are you?
I'm a guest here.
I heard that the food at this inn is great.
I came by to enjoy a meal here.
Do you work at the inn?
Yes, I guess.
I see.
Then...
There must be 10 days left now.
Until it becomes 20 years since you came here.
Is it 10 days?
Actually, there are 11 days left.
- So, you have 10 days left? - 11 days to be exact.
But, how did you know?
Do you know me?
Don't stay at the inn tonight.
What?
When things are about to end, there's always an evil force at play.
Just like 20 years ago.
There's a similar force in the air.
All things will get disheveled. It's a force that causes chaos.
What are you talking about?
You must leave the inn before the sun sets.
And don't come back until the sun rises tomorrow morning.
Do you understand?
Sir...
Please do as I say, Kang Chi.
What's going on? Why is Father looking for me?
- There's a guest. - Guest?
It's been a long time.
Lady Yeo Wool.
What brings you to our inn?
Actually, I've been here for a few days already.
Then, why didn't you tell me?
There was something I needed to do first.
I see.
- Master Dam is doing well? - Yes, he's with Lord Park.
I'm glad to see you again.
- Jo Gwan Woong is still being unresponsive? - Yes.
It's been days, but it's hard to tell what he's up to.
I heard his men were using black art.
One used powder to create fake illusions.
And the one captured now used illusions as well.
It's shocking to see such techniques used in our nation.
It's the technique of the ninjas.
- Ninjas? - I went abroad a few years back.
There, I witnessed ninjas using similar techniques.
Do you think Bi Jo's working with foreigners?
It's been bothering me that the murder sites and the places he visited have coincided.
- Then? - If Bi Jo's allied with foreigners...
that'll explain all the murder cases and the ninja assassins.
The newly appointed governor is focusing on this point as well.
We've brought this up to the government, but it's been ignored each time.
Are you saying that there may really be a war?
That's what he thinks.
That's why I'm asking...
can you be of assistance to him?
Me?
- How can I assist him? - Ask him yourself.
- Master, he is here. - Bring him in.
- Have you been well? - Yes.
Let me introduce you. This is the newly appointed governor.
It's nice to meet you, I'm Lee Soon Shin.
Kang Chi, I told you to rest. Why did you come here?
Did you see a monk pass by?
A monk?
- No, I didn't. - Think carefully.
- You really didn't see him? - I didn't see anyone!
But, what's wrong?
I think he knows something about me.
What?
It's nothing. Go on your way.
Kang Chi, I don't know about a monk...
- But, there's a guest at the inn. - That's nothing new.
But, he's of high rank.
He's a governor.
A governor?
Why would he visit?
- Is it because of military funds? - Yes.
- I need military funds. - What would you use that money for?
- Have some respect! - I have the blood of a businessman.
Businessmen are meticulous about how and where their money is spent.
Can you tell me what the military funds would be used for?
In case of a war...
we need a vessel to protect our sea.
Before I was appointed, there was barely any military.
Training, weapons, and firearms are being replenished...
but building a vessel is a different story.
Indeed. You would need a large fund.
If they are planning to come overseas to start a war...
I'm sure they have hundreds of ships already.
If we can't match them in numbers
we need unexpected war tactics and a large vessel.
That's my opinion.
What kind of a vessel would be that strong?
You're asking too much. That's a top military secret.
You can't tell me?
You intend to... build this vessel?
That's why I'm here to see you.
We shared our plan to build the vessel, but it's been rejected.
It's a vessel to protect the nation, but the government won't give us any funding.
You asked me how the military funds would be used?
It will save our nation and our nation's sea.
Does that answer your question?
Tae Seo, are you there?
Did you call me?
Close the doors.
Yes.
What's going on?
Hey! What are you doing over there?
What brings you here? You're here to see Lord Park?
Why? How come?
Gon, tell him that it's none of his concern.
Did you hear? She says it's none of your concern.
Listen, Sir Dam. I guess you don't know...
everything that happens in this inn is of my concern.
Even if I don't want to, I have to be concerned about it.
So much talk. Gon, tell him to shut up.
Did you hear? She said to shut your mouth.
Look, Sir Dam!
Get your hands off before I cut them off.
What? Cut what off?
Before that, I'll break off your wrist.
- Are you challenging me? - Shall we?
You've been getting on my nerves.
It won't do good to regret it after your hand gets cut off.
Worry about yourself. I hate people that complain.
Hey, what do you think you're doing? You both better stop.
I won't allow you to cause a scene in here.
Han Woo...
If you don't stop, I'll roll you up and hang you upside down from a tree for four days.
Follow me.
From now on, all this will be used as your military fund.
Lord Park.
Please accept it.
Use it to build the vessel that will save our people and protect our nation's sea.
What?
The governor met with Park Moo Sol?
Ever since the appointment, he's been training the soldiers and replenishing weapons.
- He's been moving stealthily. - I see...
I think it's time for me to make my move.
Sir.
What brings you here?
One of my men is missing.
- A case of a missing person? - It's not so simple.
- It's treason. - What?
Do you remember the revolt led by Jung Yul Ip two years ago?
Of course, the whole nation was a mess. How could I forget?
Then are you aware that the culprits are still hidden and working stealthily?
There's someone I've been suspecting. I sent a man there to investigate.
But, I haven't heard from him for the past few days.
Where's the place that you've been sending your man?
It's the Hundred Year Inn.
They're coming!
They are just outside the neighborhood.
Really?
Okay!
Why isn't Lord Park back yet?
Why don't you go and bring him here?
Yes, my lady.
Bring Gob Dan outside with you, and wait for them.
Don't make any mistakes. Understand?
Yes, my lady. Don't worry.
Please have a safe trip back.
What are you standing there for? Properly greet him.
Oh, yes.
It's a pleasure to meet you, sir.
Who is he? Your son?
Yes, he is.
I brought him in as an abandoned child, but he's like a son to me.
He's steadfast and responsible. Most of all, he's got a kind heart.
If an opportunity arises, please take him in as your man.
He may be able to prosper more under your guidance.
I see.
I don't want to.
- Kang Chi. - I'm not going anywhere.
You're the only master I have.
I won't serve anyone, but you.
If you go out into the world, you'll become a bigger person.
To me, there's nothing bigger than you and the Hundred Year Inn.
The only interest I have is helping Tae Seo and serving the Inn.
So, don't even think about taking me.
I'm sorry.
This kid!
So, what is your name?
I'm Choi Kang Chi, son of Head Servant Choi.
Choi Kang Chi?
You are blessed with many good people.
Thank you.
Sir, they are almost here with the bride price. You should go in the house.
I guess there's a big celebration in the house?
Yes, my daughter is getting married soon.
I see.
I wish the best for your family and for your inn.
Thank you, sir.
What's he like?
Who do you mean?
That kid, Choi Kang Chi.
What? Choi Kang Chi?
He's just a kid who thinks he's the best.
But, he's not a bad kid.
He's honest, and he's got a pure heart.
- Are you close to him? - What?
No, we're not close at all.
If I can, I want to avoid that kid.
I'm serious, Dad.
But, why do you ask?
It's nothing. There's just something unsettling.
You two remain here, and keep an eye out.
Take caution not to get injured.
Yes, Father.
Okay.
What did I just say?
Why would I talk about a pure heart?
Seriously... what's wrong with me?
- Gon. - Yes, Master.
Keep your eye on Choi Kang Chi.
If you notice anything strange, report to me right away.
Yes, Master.
Pay for the bride price!
Thank you for coming.
We will accept your gift.
Search everywhere!
In the living quarters...
and even in the Hundred Year Inn. Look everywhere a man could be hidden!
Search thoroughly for any items that may point to treason!
Yes, sir!
What's this about? How can you do this on our celebration day?
- There's been a report. - What?
One of Lord Jo Gwan Woong's men has gone missing.
He thinks the Hundred Year Inn is responsible for the disappearance.
What? Jo Gwan Woong...
He said that?
I didn't want to do this, but it's not a small matter.
It's a case of treason.
Dear, what's going on?
Listen, Lord Jung.
I have something to tell you.
- We found the missing man. - What? He was really here?
What do you mean, Dad? Soldiers barged in?
I don't know what's going on, either.
In the midst of the celebration, the house has become total chaos.
Kang Chi!
Don't stay at the inn tonight.
You must leave the inn before the sun sets.
Kang Chi, what are you doing? We should hurry.
Kang Chi!
Kang Chi, come out from there.
Hurry.
Sir, is this the man?
Yes, it is.
He's the one I sent to investigate the group of rebels.
That's a lie! He's the assassin you sent to harm my father!
An assassin?
What is this about?
Let me ask you something.
If he's an assassin, why didn't you report it to the authorities?
What?
You were trying to hide something, so you kept him hidden and locked up.
- Look, here! - Tae Seo, stop.
What do you plan on doing?
I'm getting rid of the rebels to help out the king.
I'm asking what you're planning to accomplish by hiring ninjas that perform black art?
Sir!
Bi Jo?
That's...
That's what the rebels mockingly called me.
And this arrow. This is a secret code they used to send messages.
Father.
You were the leader of this rebellious group?
Arrest this criminal! Right now!
What?
But...
You want to be accused of treason, too?
What are you doing? Take them in!
Father!
- Step aside! - You shouldn't get involved.
Father. Father!
Father.
Chung Jo.
Don't worry about your daughter.
I will sell her to the state gisaeng house, and I'll visit her from time to time.
Says who?
If you don't want to die, leave here.
- Kang Chi... - I won't say much.
Before I count to three, you better leave from here.
One!
Two!
Listen, Kang Chi. You shouldn't get involved!
- It's treason. - Treason?
Are you kidding?
He worked hard, and paid all his taxes.
He even helped the poor and hungry. If he's guilty of treason...
Then you?
You live off of the state tax.
You act like some mighty being squandering all your time at gisaeng houses.
And in your boredom, you harass innocent people.
You're guilty of boredom and laziness?
Get him!
You can't win with words, so you put out your sword?
I've already shown you that this doesn't work with me.
No!
My lord!
My lord.
Are you okay?
My lord.
Don't forget.
You are just like a son to me.
Please watch over and protect Tae Seo.
My lord.
Father.
Father!
My lady.
No, my lord.
Wake up.
Please, come back.
My lord!
I will kill you.
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No way.
Choi Kang Chi's a murderer?
Why do you care about him so much?
There's nothing you can do now.
Even if you go back, there's nothing that can be done.
Kang Chi.
I will give my life to save them.
I will give my life to protect Tae Seo and Chung Jo.
Tonight, Choi Kang Chi will come.
Just a little bit.
Wait just a little bit.
I will go to you.