Gu Family Book
He asked me.
Then, from now on, what do you want to live as?
What do you desire to live as?
Kang Chi!
What happened?
What did the Admiral say?
Why? Did he scold you?
Was it bad?
And, I asked her.
Why?
No, Father. Kang Chi didn't do anything wrong.
It's not his fault!
Step aside.
Why?
Why are you so good to me?
Just because...
I want to do everything I can for you.
Because that's what I desire.
That's why I want to become human.
I want to become human once again.
No.
I won't let him slack off.
I'll train him twice, no three times as hard as the other trainers.
Just trust me.
Gon, you take care of Kang Chi's training.
You can't leave the two of them alone.
As soon as their eyes meet, they want to fight each other.
I have to stay in the middle, and arbitrate.
You really want to see Kang Chi get kicked out of here?
The more you do this, the worse position you put Kang Chi in.
Master.
This time, Lady Yeo Wool is right.
Choi Kang Chi and I are the worst match.
At least, he listens a bit when Lady Yeo Wool is around.
So, please allow Lady Yeo Wool and I to co-train him.
Please, Father?
What's this?
Father has ordered me to watch over you starting today.
Watch over me? You?
Me, too, of course.
So, what do you want me to do with this?
Starting now, count how many beans are inside that bag.
What?
You said you want to become human. This is the first task to accomplish.
Do it happily. Okay?
How can you stop one's feelings for another?
How can you stop the blowing wind?
If he finds out later that I'm the one who slayed his father...
I'm worried about the pain that the two of them will feel.
Anxiety brings uncertain futures.
What we have to do is not judge and get in the way of the young.
We have to make way, so that they can head in a better direction.
1,232.
1,233.
- 1,234. - By the way, Kang Chi...
About your parents...
- How did they die? - 1, 235.
1,236.
- You don't know anything? - You are confusing me.
Sorry.
1,235.
- I think you already counted that. - 1,236.
That was counted, too.
Sorry.
Again.
One.
If I were you, I would be really curious.
Maybe not your father, but you had many chances to find out about your mom.
Which family she was from... If she had any relatives...
She abandoned a newborn baby in the river. I'm not curious about someone like that.
So, how does she like Korea?
She finds it satisfactory.
If we had known that she was coming, we would have better prepared.
Anyway, you've overtaken the businesses here quite quickly.
I told you it would be fast.
The Hundred Year Inn was the last acquisition. Not only commercial rights here...
but officers and soldiers, and even government officials...
They are all under my control.
He says there are things you haven't gotten to yet.
He must be talking about the navy base.
You don't need to worry.
It won't take long to take care of that.
I see.
What's wrong, my Lord?
They must know more than I thought.
It seems they know a lot about the situations here.
Keep watch over the men. There may be a rat amongst them.
Yes, sir.
This is truly peculiar.
The head merchant was a woman...
Are you okay?
What's this?
What?
What's wrong, Kang Chi? Are you sick?
I don't know.
Something's strange.
What's this about?
All of a sudden, I feel so scared.
You've become weak.
Become weak?
I have a medicine for just this type of ailment, made specially by me.
This is red ginseng water that I carefully prepared.
If you drink this, your vigor will come back.
You'll be full of energy. Drink it.
You're selling medicine?
As soon as I get someone to take my position, I would like to go into the world and sell medicine.
My dream is to travel around the country.
I can sell my medicine traveling around. I can get a woman, too.
Just be satisfied with traveling. The part about the woman is too much.
At heart, I'm more youthful than you.
- Even a passing dog would laugh. - Give me back the medicine!
You have someone in mind to take over your position?
Well...
I do have someone in mind.
But, the kid's got a hot temper.
You can't try to talk sense into those hot-tempered guys...
You have to spank them from the beginning to get them in order.
Then...
Should I take care of them for you?
Never mind!
- Just go and count the beans. - You think it's okay to hit my head?
- Why do you keep on hitting it? - You said that's the only way to teach.
What?
Never mind. Just go and count the beans.
Sung!
Kang Chi...
Why are you so shocked?
It's nothing.
Oh, right!
I need to bring firewood. I forgot.
Then...
Hello brothers!
Brother Kim.
I'm sorry about the other day.
- I lost control, and did you wrong. - You don't need to apologize.
I'm the one who attacked you, first.
But, I had no other choice.
I had never seen such a repulsive monster before.
Did you call for me?
I have something to give you. Sit down.
Your father asked me to give that to you.
He did?
Just in case something happens to me, please give this to Tae Seo.
What do you mean? Why do you say such a thing?
I'm dealing with Jo Gwan Woong.
You can't predict what he will do at any given time or place.
So...
If something unpredictable happens...
please hand him this with my words.
That I truly loved and cared for him.
That I would be grateful
if he becomes a great man who can carry on the Hundred Year Inn.
Amongst the Four Masters, Moo Sol represented the chrysanthemum.
With the wealth he had, he saved the hungry citizens.
He financially supported those who devoted their lives to the nation.
I'm giving you that, so you can carry on your father's will.
And also because of the task I'm about to give you.
Of course, you have to decide whether you will carry on that task.
We will respect your decision.
Please tell me what you wish for me to do.
Become Jo Gwan Woong's man.
4,861.
4,862.
4,863.
63...
Then...
I'd never seen such a repulsive monster before.
To be honest, I'm curious, too.
What my parents were like...
Why they abandoned me in the river...
But, if I think about those things
I'm afraid I may start to resent them.
That I may start to hate them.
That's why...
Still, thank you, Yeo Wool for asking me.
Anyway, what was that before?
You'll have to risk your life.
Will you be able to handle it?
Hey, Park Tae Seo!
How much did Father know about you?
I don't know...
He never told me anything about that.
When you change like that, what does it feel like?
My thoughts just seem distant.
My whole body aches as if it's burning up.
And I become oversensitive.
I see and hear numerous sights and sounds all at once.
Maybe that's why...
I become extremely hungry.
So, even at that moment, can you remember that you're Kang Chi?
At first, I couldn't.
But slowly, I came to realize and remember that it was me.
After that, I could control my feelings, too.
I see.
Actually, Yeo Wool was a big help.
Even after she saw me change, she wasn't disgusted or scared.
She continually called me by name.
And that's how she helped me remember that I was Choi Kang Chi.
Strangely, when I'm with her, my heart feels at ease.
The pain subsides.
And my anger subsides, too.
You must be in love with her.
Yeah.
What?
No! Love?
Love that kid?
No way, Tae Seo.
You don't have to deny it.
There would be nothing strange about loving a woman like Lady Yeo Wool.
It's not like that.
It's just that she's...
She's...
If it's because of Chung Jo, don't worry.
To you, Chung Jo is now...
someone from the past.
What do you mean?
Someone from the past?
You and Chung Jo can never be just 'someone from the past' to me.
You two are my only family, my friends, and the people I need to protect.
I want you to be freed from that obligation.
The moment Father died, you, Chung Jo, and I...
We've been separated by different fate.
Just as we can't turn back time, we can't turn back our fate.
We can't turn it back, but we can reclaim it.
Lord Park's Hundred Year Inn, and the family there.
I'm going to reclaim them all.
- That's for me to do. - Lord Park died in my place, trying to protect me.
Even if it were someone else, he would have protected them.
That's how Father was.
So, it's not your fault, Kang Chi.
All of the sacrifices that you've already made for my family...
that's enough for me to be forever grateful to you.
So, don't be bogged down by us anymore.
Live your life.
As important as the Hundred Year Inn is, your friendship is just as important to me.
Kang Chi, are you inside?
Honestly, it bothers me that we have to train with someone like him.
What if he changes again, and hurts one of us?
And last night, he disappeared, and returned early in the dawn.
In any case, this can't be. We have to kick him out of our school.
- You're right. - I agree.
Who's there?
Who is it?
Don't grab onto the sticks so tightly. Hold them gently.
Again.
You should be graceful like a butterfly. Hit it with your wrist reflex.
You should stand with your feet apart, but keep balance on your left foot.
Keep moving your body back and forth to the beat. Again.
Head Mistress.
Who told you to get distracted during practice?
How can you do this?
Why are you teaching Chung Jo the five drum dance instead of me?
Your shoulders are too stiff.
Pull your chin in.
What do you think you are doing? Pick them up, now!
Why her, and not me? I'm the best gisaeng at Choon Hwa Gwan.
What's the basis for deciding the best gisaeng here?
A pretty face and the ability to smile in front of men?
Is that what qualifies one to be the best gisaeng?
If so, you are indeed, the best gisaeng at Choon Hwa Gwan.
Why do you look down on me so much?
What did I do wrong?
From the beginning, you weren't interested in learning the arts.
You enjoyed snuggling with men, and pouring them drinks.
The reason you wanted to learn the five drums was to please those men.
Head Mistress!
The five drum dance is not some accessory that you hang from your dress.
You consider the arts to be just some accessory. I can't pass on the five drum dance to you.
Chung Jo, keep practicing what you just learned.
I'll come back to check up on you.
Can you move?
I need to practice.
This proud bitch.
Are you telling me what to do counting on Head Mistress to back you up?
Is that it?
Don't get so mad.
Your face looks so ugly like that, Wol San.
This bitch!
If you put your hand on my face again, I will destroy your face.
You...
Bitch...
I don't know what has happened to Chung Jo.
She's changed so much.
- Can I just let her be... - Don't ask her anything.
Don't be curious about anything.
Can't you hear it?
That child is crying so sadly.
What's this?
It was you?
Yeah, it was me.
- Why are you pestering around? - You were dozing off.
I was just playing around.
- Move. - Hey!
You call yourself a trainer while fooling around like that?
How will you set standards here at Moo Hyung Do Gwan?
I need to teach you a lesson.
You better move this arm.
How can you be so weak, and call yourself a leader here?
How can you set an example?
How dare you...
How can you bite me?
First rule of counterattack...
In urgent situations, attack the vital points.
I was going to attack a place that hurts more, but I just lightly bit you.
You should be thankful.
I'm so thankful, I'm about to cry.
Anyway, where did you go last night?
I was just getting some air.
I heard you've been going out every night for the past two nights.
The brothers are worried.
They are not worried, they're weary of me.
It's because they don't know you well.
Just as it took time for you to accept me
they need time to accept you. You know that, right?
Anyway...
Are you aware that you've been nagging me quite a lot lately?
Is that so?
I'm sorry.
Do you know something else?
What?
You...
You seem a bit feminine right now.
How come you're so quiet?
Normally, you would have punched me by now.
Are you kidding around?
Teacher! Teacher!
Sung, what is it?
You see... We have an urgent message.
- An urgent message? - You see...
They found a dead body in the forest.
- A dead body? - Yes.
Three dead bodies.
And...
their corpses look so hideous, it doesn't look like they were killed by a human.
Hideous corpses as if their spirits were sucked out of them?
I guess Choi Kang Chi has begun to show his true side earlier than I thought.
When do you plan on telling the police about his identity?
It's not time yet.
Let him go a bit more crazy over the scent of blood.
Hideous and peculiar rumors are better when they are widespread.
Make the citizens be swept away by fear.
Let them tremble in fear.
The more the citizens fear...
the sharper and stronger my sword will get to strike the Admiral.
Go to the police chief, and ask him for the report on the incidents.
Tell him I will not hesitate in helping him investigate this matter.
- Yes, sir. - And in regards to this matter...
if anyone exaggerates the truth, and causes the citizens fear
I will deal harshly with them. Make sure you get everyone to watch what they say.
Yes, sir.
- Why did you want to see me? - We have something to ask you.
Father.
Stop the brothers. Something will happen like this.
Let's say I can subside their complaints.
- How long do you think that will last? - Father.
There's nothing you and I can do for Kang Chi.
Kang Chi must earn their trust on his own.
So, tell us.
Where have you been going these past two nights?
Why do I have to answer that?
Didn't you hear?
They found three dead bodies in the forest.
And?
The sight was so hideous, they think it may not be a human deed.
- What are your thoughts about that? - Are you saying I did that?
- Not necessarily... - That is what you are saying.
That's why you came here in a group to question me.
We just want to know where you were.
Tell us.
I don't want to.
You're already suspecting that I did that.
What's the point of trying to deny it?
It will just sound like an excuse. And you won't believe in those excuses.
If you don't say anything, the suspicions will just get bigger.
I don't care. I'm not new to this kind of disgusting treatment.
A group of men coming together to make a fool out of a single person...
I've had that happen to me many times since I was an abandoned child.
So, if you want to suspect me, go ahead.
What did I say? I told you he wouldn't listen to us.
The fact that this non-human being tries to act human is so disgusting.
Every time I see a human being like you, I feel disgust as well.
You better let him go now!
What's going on out here?
Who told you to take out weapons on a fellow brother?
Did Master Dam teach you that? Did I teach you that?
- But, Master... - Now! Put your swords down!
Kang Chi, you stop, too.
Jin Sung, as the leader, you should control your brothers, so this doesn't happen.
Why did you cause such a scene?
It's not his fault. We just felt strongly about this.
Honestly, I think it's wrong that we have to stay in the same place as a non-human being.
If we all have to face discomfort because of Choi Kang Chi
- that's unfair, no? - That's right!
Then, give me proof.
Proof that Choi Kang Chi has caused you harm.
Also, proof that Kang Chi is responsible for the corpses found in the woods.
If any of you bring proof that Kang Chi is responsible...
I will kick out Kang Chi with my own hands.
You mean that? Is that a promise?
But, if your assumptions are wrong, then you all must kneel and beg Kang Chi for forgiveness.
How about it?
If it's a deal, both sides need to be betting something.
How about it?
Why did you do that?
Why?
Are you guilty?
- No, of course not. - Then, why are you worried?
I don't want to be bothered.
They are all going to be watching over my every move like a hawk.
If you don't want to be bothered, then tell me where you've been for the past two nights.
I'll get going.
You want to stay here a long time with Yeo Wool?
Then, you must first learn how to get along with the others here.
Why don't you just tell them?
You shocked me.
You didn't tattle to Yeo Wool already, did you?
- You wanted me to keep it a secret. - Yes, it's a secret.
So, until I say it's okay, don't tell anyone. Got it?
Then, I'll see you later.
What is it?
What do you mean?
What secret were you talking about with Kang Chi?
There's no secret. Then...
See? Look at your eyes quivering.
Tell me the truth while I'm talking to you nicely.
What's the secret?
Welcome Head Mistress Chun. I'm sure it wasn't easy for you to come.
Thank you for coming.
The embroidery is done very well. It seems almost as if the orchid is real.
Why did you want to see me?
I have something to discuss with you regarding the upcoming Lantern Festival.
I have an important guest visiting. I want to treat her to a banquet on the festival.
I heard that some foreign merchants arrived recently.
Are you talking about them?
Each time I see you, I realize how fast you find out about news.
A lot of people come by the Choon Hwa Gwan.
Naturally, there are lots of talks. I overhear them.
I was wondering if I would be able to see you on the five drums during the festival.
It's been almost a decade since I've stopped playing.
The head merchant has requested to see you playing the five drums.
The foreigner has requested that?
Yes, Merchant Miyamoto must have praised Mistress Chun's five drum skills frequently.
So, she was asking if she would be able to see the performance.
It's only a performance.
I hope you won't ruin my image by turning down such a small request.
She's a very special guest to me.
Be careful.
Who's there?
Be quiet.
Who are you?
Come out here, now!
I think he's disappeared.
So, why did you follow me?
It's because every night you act so strange.
There's nothing strange.
Kang Chi felt a strange vibe in the woods...
so he was with Gon the other night doing a night shift.
You blabber mouth...
Why don't you tell the whole village?
- I'm not a blabber mouth. - I'm just good at finding out info.
Anyway, why are you keeping this a secret? And making others suspect you?
I didn't want them to worry when I haven't even figured out its identity.
This is how much they fear just me.
Imagine how they'd feel if they find out there's a strange creature loose in the woods.
It wouldn't be good for Moo Hyung Do Gwan.
Do you get it now?
So, until we find out the identity of the creature in the woods...
don't say anything to the others at the school.
- You can do that, right? - Fine.
Is someone in here?
Who are you?
It's me, So Jung.
Wol Ryung, is that you?
Yes, it's me.
Thank you for the food!
At first, it may look like thousands, even tens of thousands.
But, when it's all put in, it's just one.
Lantern Festival?
Yes, so I'm thinking about going to the village to hang up a wishing lantern.
Do you want to go with me?
Really?
Sure!
Then, let's meet in front of the village restaurant.
Wait.
We're not going down together?
You see...
I have to go take care of something first at the village.
Really?
Then, see you in the evening.
Where did I count up to?
Again..
One.
Two.
- Kang Chi. - Who is it now?
You have a visitor.
- Did you hear? - Hear what?
Chung Jo was chosen to be the flower gisaeng for the Lantern Festival.
She's getting registered as an official gisaeng right now.
What about Wol San?
My name is...
"Chung" meaning clear. And "Jo" meaning dawn.
Chung Jo.
And now, my name as a gisaeng is...
"Chung" meaning blue. And "Jo" meaning new.
Chung Jo.
You've now officially become a state gisaeng.
Lady Park didn't want me to tell you.
But, I thought you should know.
That's why I ran here.
During the Lantern Festival tonight, she will attend the party at the Hundred Year Inn.
You should see her at least once.
Get out of the way! Out of the way!
The flower gisaeng is on her way!
It really is Lady Chung Jo.
What's this? Our lady has really become a gisaeng?
Oh my... My Lady...
Don't let your emotions show.
Get rid of any other expressions, other than a smile, from your face.
Chung Jo.
What business do you have with me?
If you need to see me, come to Choon Hwa Gwan.
I'm thinking about going to the village to hang up a lantern.
Do you want to go with me?
Let's meet in front of the village restaurant.
Hey!
I'm sorry.
What's this? Did he forget the time?
It's Kang Chi.
I'm sorry.
Kang Chi.
You're late.
How can you stop one's feelings for another?
How can you stop the blowing wind?
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Who is he? Who is that child?
Who is he?
That woman doesn't seem unfamiliar.
I almost thought that you were from our nation.
For you to find the Gu Family book, and become human.
That's my wish.
She's the most important person to you, right?
That can't change, right?
I've made a decision.
I will go to the Hundred Year Inn.
Who is that?
Did you ask why I came back?
So that I can...