Gu Family Book
Episode 6
Kang Chi.
Why did you beat up your friends?
They said I was an orphan abandoned in the river!
Do you feel ashamed that you were abandoned in the river?
Yes.
But, Kang Chi...
I think it's a good thing.
If you hadn't drifted down that river then...
I would never have met you.
My Lord...
Even if it's not blood-related, family can be formed through love.
In my heart, you're already my son.
Do you understand?
So, don't ever tease Kang Chi that he's an abandoned child.
Teasing him would be like teasing me.
Are you okay now?
No!
My Lord.
My Lord! My Lord!
My Lord.
Are you okay?
My Lord.
Don't forget.
You're just like a son to me.
Please...
Protect Tae Seo and Chung Jo...
My Lord.
Father.
Father!
My Lady.
No, my Lord.
Wake up.
Please come back.
My Lord!
What's this?
I'll kill you.
All of you.
I'll kill you!
Where did he go?
He was just here.
Did you see Kang Chi?
Did you see him?
Father.
Father!
Father.
Father!
Father.
Father!
What?
What happened to the owner of Hundred Year Inn?
He passed away during the night.
It seems he was being accused of treason.
What?
Treason?
Yes, treason.
Why? How?
According to rumors, Lord Park was funding the rebels.
So, even his men were taken in.
Get him out!
Hurry!
Stop!
What's taking so long?
Get up!
- You better walk straight! - How dare you?
Get your hands off.
Bitch!
As the daughter of a criminal, how dare you act noble?
No way! How can Lord Park be a criminal?
Right!
Who dares to side with a rebel?
Whoever speaks out even a word, will be killed instantly!
- Start without any more delay. - Yes, sir.
What's wrong with this?
What are you doing? I told you to start!
- But, this won't budge at all. - What?
The four of you, come and push.
Yes, sir.
Push hard!
Step aside!
I guess you don't want to leave.
You're still lingering?
It's all over now.
So...
Let's just go, Dear.
Unload all of your lingering resentment.
Let's just go.
Father.
My Lord!
What a sad sight...
- How come I don't see him? - Who?
Who do you think? That kid, Kang Chi.
All the people from the inn are being taken in.
But, how come I don't see him there? All the people from the inn are being taken in.
But, how come I don't see him there?
Do you think he escaped by himself?
What? Escape?
Kang Chi?
He did escape.
- Did you say he escaped? - I did.
Choi Kang Chi's the one that killed Lord Park Moo Sol.
What?
No way! Choi Kang Chi's a murderer?
The chief police told them to post that.
All those people saw him being stabbed by Jo Gwan Woong's man.
- They probably fear the citizens. - What?
Lord Park Moo Sol was like the heavens to the people here.
Even if it's treason, they killed him. I'm sure they were fearful.
So, they are going to frame Choi Kang Chi for the murder?
He disappeared in the midst of all that last night.
It's perfect for them to frame him.
There is a reward of 200 coins for locating Choi Kang Chi.
Whoever finds him, should report immediately to the authorities.
Who is it? Who's that guy?
He should be killed. After Lord Park raised him...
That's why you should never take in an abandoned child.
He deserves punishment!
200 coins?
- Where are you going? - I have to find him.
- How do you know where he is? - I don't know, so I have to find out.
Don't make a mess, and just return home.
- I don't want to. - Discuss this with the master, first.
- No. - Lady Yeo Wool!
It'll be too late then.
If we think and discuss all we want, it may be too late.
Last night, we couldn't do anything. We just watched Lord Park die.
If that kid gets arrested as a murder suspect, he will die for sure.
And if you find him?
After you find a murder suspect, what will you do?
- You're going to hide him? - If I can.
And what if you get charged as an accomplice?
Then Master and all the men will get involved, too.
- Did you think about that? - Right now, I need to find him, first.
After that...
I'll think.
Why?
Why are you so concerned about him?
He saved my life.
Twice.
Of course, I should be concerned about him.
No?
Stop!
He'll be sent for questioning.
- Put the rest in prison. - Yes, sir!
What do you mean he will be questioned? My son isn't aware of anything.
Move!
- Mother... - Take him!
You can't!
What crime are we guilty of? You took my innocent husband's life.
Why are you taking my son, now?
You can't. Take me instead.
Kill me!
Mother, don't do this. Mother!
I'll be fine.
Tae Seo...
Nothing will happen to me while you're still here.
I won't be such an unfilial son.
Don't worry.
Tae Seo.
- Take him! - Yes, sir!
No, Tae Seo.
- Tae Seo! - Young Master!
Tae Seo!
My Lady...
- Let's get started! - Yes, sir!
Where has Kang Chi disappeared to?
Tae Seo...
Look, here.
What are they doing to my son?
- Open this up! - Don't cause a scene.
Please, let me go out.
Please take me to my son.
My son is innocent!
Look, here!
Mother, don't do this.
Don't listen.
You'll have to bear it.
- You'll have to withstand this. - Just kill me instead.
I can't stand this!
Just kill me instead!
Tae Seo!
My Lady.
What do we do? Something's going to happen to her.
My Lady, please wake up.
Be quiet! Stop crying!
Don't make any crying noises. Don't get weak.
We'll have to bear this.
We'll have to withstand this.
Kang Chi.
Where are you?
Kang Chi!
You're awake.
How's your stomach?
It probably hurts a lot.
No!
My Lord...
What happened to Lord Park? And Chung Jo and Tae Seo?
And the rest of the family?
- Why am I here alone? - I brought some food.
You must be hungry. Come, and eat.
There's nothing you can do now.
Even if you go back, you can't undo anything.
So, forget about the Hundred Year Inn.
Stay here quietly for 10 days.
What the heck are you talking about?
The only home I have to return to is the Hundred Year Inn.
And the only family I have is there.
Forget about it? Forget it, and do what here?
I'm the one who's upset!
It was useless reading the signs of the heavens and prophesying to you.
- You didn't listen to my prophecies. - What?
Didn't I tell you to leave the inn before sunset?
Why didn't you listen to me?
If you hadn't been there, Lord Park wouldn't have died like that.
Listen to me, and stay here before something worse happens.
I don't want to.
It was your mother's last will.
What did you say?
My mother?
You know my mother?
I was once your father's best friend.
You look terrible.
You shouldn't have hesitated then.
My father's life was threatened!
If it were up to me, I would ask the authorities to get to the bottom of this now!
You shouldn't have listened to your father. You should have reported to the authorities.
But my father wishes to pay you respect being that you were once an assistant minister.
I'm being as courteous as I can...
How could you have been so lax when you were opposing me?
Your indecisiveness has killed your father.
You, bastard!
No matter what happens, I will kill you.
There's been a lot of people in the past who have said that to me.
No matter what!
I will avenge my father's death!
And I've killed every single one who's said that to me in the past.
Do you understand now? What it means to oppose me?
So, have you found Choi Kang Chi?
We've been looking hard, but we haven't found him yet.
The way he looked at me is so unsettling.
What do you think that was?
It must be related to the bracelet that he wears.
Whenever he gets like that, I witness the bracelet giving off a mysterious glow.
I've heard that there are some who use jewels to aid in their fighting.
- Maybe he's such a person. - Whatever it may be...
I'm curious as to what his identity is.
Don't kill him. Bring him alive.
Yes, sir.
- Sir, the Police Chief is here. - Come in!
Sir.
You're finished already with the questioning?
He won't open his mouth.
We haven't gotten any confession about involvement with the rebels.
That's no problem.
We have the evidence in our hands already.
And Choi Kang Chi's the one that killed Park Moo Sol.
No?
Then...
what should we do about the Hundred Year Inn?
Execute the heir as according to the laws.
And sell the rest into slavery.
And I'll buy the inn at a good price.
You'll buy the Hundred Year Inn?
Feeling a little bored after my retirement, I've been looking for some business.
It's a good thing.
Yes...
Isn't it time that you were promoted to County Magistrate?
What? County Magistrate?
That's not all...
As long as we are on the same terms, I can help you get promoted to higher ranks.
Sir!
Thank you so much.
Don't worry about the Hundred Year Inn.
I will prepare everything, so you can take over anytime.
Young Master.
Tae Seo. Tae Seo!
What happened?
- What's wrong with him? - It looks very bad.
Kang Chi...
What about Kang Chi? What happened to him?
I think he's abandoned us, and run off.
What a bad kid... Why do you think Lord Park passed away?
- It's all because of Choi Kang Chi. - That's right.
Did you see anyone like this pass by here?
I didn't see. Who is he?
Who?
He's the one who murdered Lord Park Moo Sol.
What? He's the one?
Bastard! Wicked man!
So, if you see him, please let me know.
I will give you a part of the reward money.
The reward money isn't important.
Even if there's no money, he's got to be captured.
Of course.
I will trust you, and go then.
There must be people already after that reward money.
If he didn't leave this way, he must have gone through the woods.
It's like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Don't worry. Choi Kang Chi's bigger and louder than a needle.
And he's careless, so I bet he left some clues behind.
Should we get going?
How can I change your stubbornness?
I don't know.
Maybe when I die?
Even when I get old, you won't be able to change my stubbornness.
Let's get going.
This is so troublesome. We've been walking...
You better keep quiet.
My legs are sore, and I'm hungry.
If you say anything else...
I will shove this in your mouth.
This kid is so useless.
Who are you?
Why do you need to know?
You see...
That is...
Leave this dangerous mountain.
Wait!
50/50.
No matter who finds him first, let's share the money half way.
Two is better than one. And four is better than two, no?
- Stop your nonsense, and leave. - No?
Then...
60/40? You take 60, I'll take 40.
I'm being so generous.
I told you to leave.
Yes, yes...
You have such a temper.
Fine, I'll go.
What the heck...
What are you looking at?
Let's go!
Lady!
Lady Yeo Wool!
Choi Kang Chi?
I think they've left. Right?
Where were you all night?
- You were hiding here? - What's this?
You're kind of pretty up close like this.
If I didn't know any better, I would think you were a girl.
In the village, they are looking to capture you.
There are wanted posters, and even reward money. Did you know?
You were too busy learning martial arts, that you didn't learn any manners?
I keep saving you from danger.
- But, you never thank me. - Choi Kang Chi!
If you keep doing that, it'll become a habit.
You should know that your nonsense can become a habit.
I've been wanting to fight someone today.
You're dead!
Both of you, stop!
Why do the two of you always fight?
Especially you, Choi Kang Chi!
You shouldn't be here right now.
Lord Park's corpse has been abandoned outside for two days.
And the family is being questioned and tortured daily.
And the people mistakenly think that you ran away after killing Lord Park.
Everybody is looking to capture you right now.
Let's go somewhere safe, and hide.
After that, we can find a way to prove your innocence.
You!
It's your lucky day today.
You should be thankful that I have to be on my way today.
- Where are you going? - The only place I have is the inn.
Weren't you listening?
You're being searched for as a murder suspect.
Even better!
I'm planning to kill someone as soon as I go down.
Whether I murder today or tomorrow, there's not much difference.
You're going to give up like this?
Just 10 days.
Spend 10 days here quietly.
Then, I'll tell you everything.
Who your parents were, and why you were abandoned in the river...
No thanks. I don't want to know.
- What? - They abandoned me 20 years ago.
For people like that...
you want me to abandon Lord Park and his family who raised me for 20 years?
They didn't abandon you. They had their reasons.
I'm sure.
I'm sure there was a reason. But...
I don't care about that reason. You understand?
Even if your fate depends on it?
I'm just an abandoned child in the river. I never cared about my fate.
So, just leave me alone.
Stop bothering me!
- Kang Chi! - I have a family to protect!
I wanted to thank you before leaving.
This is a little unfortunate.
Then...
Hey, Choi Kang Chi!
No more.
You've done everything you can do.
Is it you, Kang Chi?
Kang Chi!
Where have you been?
Everyone's been taken in.
We've been locked up here for two days.
Where were they taken to?
To the prison.
I'm sure they're being tortured.
It's okay. Don't cry.
I'm here.
What will you do?
First, I will have to save the ones locked up in prison.
What?
If something goes wrong, you won't be safe.
Don't worry.
It's not because of you.
The reason Lord Park passed away.
It's not your fault.
- Get her out! - Yes, sir!
Chung Jo.
Let me go!
Where are you taking me?
There's been a conviction for your family.
Park Tae Seo will be executed as soon as the sun rises tomorrow.
The two ladies of the house will be sold as a servant and gisaeng.
And the rest will be sent as slaves to government officials.
I can't accept that! I won't acknowledge it!
- What? - Before you take me...
prove that Father was guilty of treason.
You haven't proven anything. How can you do this?
Send us to a re-trial.
We will go to Han Yang, and prove Father's innocence there.
We found a rebellious letter. What more evidence do we need?
How dare you ruin a family because of one letter!
What kind of injustice is this?
You still don't know?
The laws are under the control of those in power.
That's why there are so many contradictions.
You'll be executed at sunrise in the courtyard.
Take her away!
- Tae Seo! - Chung Jo!
- My Lady! - Chung Jo!
What do we do?
Young Master...
- Please come to your senses. - Young Master!
Chung Jo.
My sister...
Young Master!
As you requested, I just told them about their sentences.
Good.
I'll take care of the rest.
What?
- Take care of the rest? - Choi Kang Chi will come here tonight.
Did you say it bothers you that Park Tae Seo didn't confess?
Then, will you feel better about executing a prison escapee?
Wait a little.
I'll take care of business, and return here to leave.
Help me.
Kang Chi.
Help me.
- Kang Chi! - I'm sorry.
You must have been so scared.
Wait just a bit.
I'll take you out soon.
- Help Tae Seo, first. - Chung Jo.
As soon as the sun rises, they'll execute Tae Seo. He may be killed.
- So... - I have to save you first.
We don't have time.
If you get caught here, you'll get captured before you can help Tae Seo.
If you get captured, we have no hope.
So...
Please go save Tae Seo, first.
- Chung Jo. - Please...
Please don't let anyone else get hurt.
Please don't let anyone else get killed.
Please?
Wait for me.
I'll come back soon.
- Thank you, Kang Chi. - No matter what...
I'll come back for you.
I'll wait for you.
I'll be waiting, Kang Chi.
Who's there?
Kang Chi!
We don't have time. Hurry, and get out.
Kang Chi!
I'm sorry, Dad. You were worried, right?
You...
- What about Tae Seo? - He's lost consciousness.
The poison must be spreading.
- We don't have much time. - Okay.
I will take you, my Lady.
Please get on my back.
Leave.
Even if I follow you, I will be a burden.
It will be less trouble to live as a prisoner than to live in hiding with this health.
My Lady....
Don't worry about me.
Escape, and be safe.
Please live, and prove your father's innocence.
Please let your father's restless soul be at peace.
I will protect them with my own life.
I will give my life to protect Tae Seo and Chung Jo.
I promise you.
Promise?
How can I believe in the promise of someone who may not even be human?
I implore you.
Kang Chi.
Please protect my Tae Seo and Chung Jo.
Yes, my Lady.
Go now.
I'll go first, and make way.
Don't worry. I'll take care of Young Master.
Kang Chi, I think I should stay behind to take care of Lady Park.
Please be careful.
And take care of Young Master.
- Kang Chi. - Young Master.
Please be safe.
My Lady.
The longer it takes, the worse it is for us.
I will keep them here. You should...
No.
You should take Young Master.
And I've got something personal to settle with him, too.
No matter what, take good care of Young Master.
That's the only way to honor the deceased Lord Park.
Let's meet again.
To the right.
- I'll be able to fight freely now. - I'll take care of this.
You should go after Choi Kang Chi.
What do we do now?
Will we die like this?
Why would we die? That won't happen.
Who are you?
Do you need a hiding place?
Don't worry.
I owe a lot to Lord Park Moo Sol.
Live well.
It's payment enough if you live well.
Sir Dam.
Will you keep Young Master in hiding for a few days?
- Then, I'll send someone to get him. - That's no problem.
Meanwhile, you and I will have to distract them.
That way, they'll be safer.
Hey, Dam...
I mean...
Sir Dam.
You don't need to thank me.
You don't need to express it with words.
Let's go.
Mister...
Don't worry. I'll take good care of him.
Thank you.
That way!
Chung Jo, wait.
Just wait a bit.
I'll go to you.
Sorry.
I kept you waiting, right?
Kang Chi!
Let's see... Shall we go?
No.
Hurry up, Kang Chi. Kang Chi!
You want to fight me?
There must be something with that bracelet.
If you want to get him, you should get rid of that bracelet, first.
Choi Kang Chi.
Stop.
Stop!
I have to go.
Chung Jo's waiting.
But, what's wrong with me?
It hurts.
My body feels hot... as if it's burning.
Choi Kang Chi.