Gu Family Book
Episode 19
My Lord, are you alright?
Hurry and get the Lord into his room and bring a physician!
Yes!!
What happened? Is she dead?
Yes, she is dead. (in Japanese)
This evil wench.
Hurry up and move her.
Yes!
Hurry and bring this woman inside! (in Japanese)
Yes!
My child.
My child!
Choi Kang Chi, that kid,
is not human.
He has half the blood of a divine creature,
and half the blood of his human mother.
As I have said, he's half human and half divine creature.
NO!
He's not a monster!
He wasn't a monster.
You were not...
a monster.
My child!
What do you think?
That monster, was it the bastard you were looking for, Leader?
He is the one you've been looking for, right?
Can't you tell me the truth?
She told me because of her hiding those fugitives, Miss Cheong Jo
Miss might get arrested...
Did Wol Sun threaten you like that?
She told me to listen to her if I wanted save Ms. Cheong Jo.
She said if I brought Kang Chi, there wouldn't be any problem.
That's why...
You mean, Kang Chi was trapped and captured?
Yes. I heard that an urgent message from Head Gisaeng Cheon came in just now.
First, Head Gisaeng Cheon and Young Master Tae Seo are looking into Kang Chi's situation.
Master has ordered us to scout out the situation first before taking any action.
If Kang Chi hasn't been able to come back on his own
it means things are going badly..
It might be that he could've been severely injured.
He can heal easily and he won't die anyway.
Not dying doesn't mean he doesn't get hurt!
Kang Chi also feels pain when he gets hurt.
He bleeds when stabbed, and gets bruises and scars when beaten.
Aside from not dying, he feels and suffers just like us!
Do you know that?
So don't stop me. I won't be stopped anyway.
You can't.
Touch me one more time, and I won't be afraid to fight.
Wait a moment, Yeo Wool.
I have something to tell you before you go.
I'm sorry, but I can't talk any longer today. Then.
It's about Kang Chi's mother.
I heard Kang Chi's mother may still be alive.
Now, what would you like me to do?
What are you talking about?
I'm asking what I should do with the bastard that is not even a human.
All I want is
the map we've lost.
Is that so?
Then, you won't care what I do to him?
Even if I beat him to death or strangle him to death,
just as long as you get your maps back. Are you telling me you don't care?
You have a lot to say, my Lord
That child who is neither human or divine creature
whether you step on him, twist him, or do whatever cruelty on him,
that is your business and not mine!
The only thing I need are the maps! Do you understand?
So, just bring me the maps.
It's Kang Chi, Choi Kang Chi.
Because I was abandoned in a river
"River" Kang, "Abandon" Chi. So it's Choi Kang Chi.
Let's see..
such a disgusting look.
I'm impressed
at how long you've kept this secret!
What did you do to me?
I made you drink Chihon wine.
If you drink it, your mind becomes muddled
and you lose control of your body,
so you will die starting from your insides.
Well,
are you going to tell me about the map you stole?
Where is the map?
Does Dam Pyeong Joon have it?
Or did it already fall into the Admiral's hands?
This kid...
did he really drink 5 cups of Chi Hon liquor?
How...
In the world did he get that energy?!
No wonder
you were abandoned in the river right after being born..
That's why, even after 20 years finally meeting her son,
she is so cold and unaffectionate.
What are you saying?
Just what are you saying?!
Yoon Seo Hwa...
Your mother.
What do you mean my mother?
Who is my mother?
Your question is incorrect.
You should be asking
whether it's true.
I, too, wonder
whether she really is your mother.
Don't try so hard,
the harder you try to survive
the more potent the effects of the poison become,
making it more painful for you.
Therefore, if you want to survive another night
it'll be better for you to just sit quietly.
This is Yonghyul pellet.
If you don't detoxify within 24 hours after you drink Chi Hon liquor,
even though he is a divine creature,
he will suffer gut-wrenching pain all his life.
It may even take his life.
Then, are you saying this is an antidote?
Whatever happens,
you have to make Kang Chi take this before the sun sets.
How did it go? Did you check the storage room by the stable?
There are guards everywhere, we can't get close.
Then, it's likely that's where Kang Chi is being held.
It's not just likely, he's there for sure.
Steward Choi, go to the kitchen and ask the ladies to make some rice balls.
I will do it.
Steward Choi...
I'm his father, after all.
Of course I'll go.
Lady, are you awake?
Lady.
Miss, what are you doing?
I have somewhere to go.
You must first receive Master Dam's permission.
Until then, you can't leave.
Have you ever liked someone with all your heart?
Your head and mind are full of that person.
If he smiles, you smile,
and when he cries,
you get teary.
Just being by his side makes your life feel complete
and you feel safe.
Have you ever had a person like that?
Miss.
Kang Chi is that kind of person to me.
Has the lady awakened yet?
Yes?
Y... Yes.
Can I go inside for a moment?
What is wrong?
Yes?
What?
What happened? Where is Yeo Wool?
Well...
Miss Governess!
Brother Gon. Have you ever loved anyone with your whole heart?
That one! That one!
Oh? There he is.
Oh! There.
This one!
It's not that one, its this one
No way,
it's got to be this one!
Who are you?
Don't you remember me?
We've met when I was eating a bowl of rice with broth with Choi Kang Chi.
Uh... that's right!
You were my dong sang Kang Chi's friend!
But, why are you here?
In truth, I have a favor to ask of you.
I don't listen to other people's requests unless there's money,
but what do you need?
Won't you rob the 100 Year Inn with me?
100 Year Inn? Why?
To take Choi Kang Chi.
Take Choi Kang Chi?
Yes, to take Choi Kang Chi.
What is that?
Oh... I brought some food.
Who sent it?
Say that the head of Goon Bon sent it.
The head of Goon Bon appreciates your work,
and sent some rice balls with meat in them for you.
I brought one for him as well.
Can I feed him?
Since his hands are tied, he won't be able to eat.
Father.
Here, eat a bite.
I'm...
in a lot of pain.
Because of the pain,
I might die, Father.
That's why
just take a bite.
Here.
Hurry.
Eat it quickly.
What're you doing!?
Back away!
Father! Father!!
If you want to eat, pick it up with your mouth.
A cub is supposed to eat with its mouth, not its hands.
What are you doing? Take him out!
Kang Chi! You have to take at least a bite!
Even just a bite!
Father. Father!
Kang Chi. Eat.
Father!
Did you give Kang Chi the antidote?
I was kicked out before I saw him eat it.
I did give it to him.
He needs to eat it soon.
Then we can start planning for his rescue.
What did you say just now?
That I intend to tie Choi Kang Chi up and put him in the middle of the street
to let the whole world know that he's the offspring of a Gumiho.
Let the people stone him to death,
and submit a petition to the court
to punish Admiral Lee Soon Shin, who's been taking care of him.
He's an admiral, would a mere petition get him fired?
It's not just a mere petition.
I have connections with the Prime Minister,
the petition will be well received.
It's different from an ordinary petition.
I see.
Ah.
If you're not too busy,
why don't you take a look yourself?
It's not every day that you get to see a Gumiho cub
stoned to death.
Isn't that so?
Then.
Pil Mong.
Yes, ma'am.
I think
we need to kill him.
We can't yet.
We absolutely need his assistance.
How much longer do I have wait?
Please calm down!
Didn't you pledge allegiance to the Miyamoto Family?
Don't let your personal feelings get in the way of our mission!
How much longer you can keep hiding your identity,
I'll see for myself.
Bong Chool is here.
That's right!
What's going on?
Lord, it has been awhile.
You are...
It's Ma Bong Chool, my lord!
This is the first time seeing you since we met in the mountain last time.
You are still alive?
With no money and no power, all we've got is tenacity, you know.
At any rate, what's with this commotion?
We're here to collect our money!
Money?
When you hire someone to do something, you should pay them!
Besides, we even got stabbed in the end.
You should pay us extra for our losses, don't you think?
What?
Guys, what are you waiting for?
Looks like the lord isn't willing to open up his money bag.
Let's just squat here until he does!
Yes!
Leave here and follow me!
Yes, sir!
Yeo Wool.
Get up immediately!
We've got nothing to lose, and nothing to fear, you know.
You bastard!
Who said to get up? Stay here!
It's not like this is the first time we're being threatened!
The worst they can do is kill us!
Just stay!
Lower your sword right now!
Aigoo.
Sorry..
Did you really think your pathetic trick would work on me?
Immediately release Choi Kang Chi! Why are you tying up innocent people?
That bastard is not human, he is a monster.
Isn't it right to treat a monster like a monster?
The way I see it, I think the monster is you.
Yeo Wool.
Tie her up!
Yes, sir!
Yeo Wool, Yeo Wool!!
What did you say?
They're going to display Kang Chi out on the street?
Yes, it's really chaotic right now.
If, by any chance, he tries to use Kang Chi to blackmail the Admiral,
that must be stopped at whatever cost.
Take a good look.
This is the true form of Choi Kang Chi.
Oh my, oh my, Kang Chi Hyungnim..
Kang Chi.
What are you doing?
Take him to the town square and let the people stone him to death!
Yes, sir!
My Lord,
Please save him.
Father.
Please just this one time save him.
After Lord Park Mu Sol picked him up, I raised him like my own.
Please, don't let him be stoned to death.
I'll do everything you tell me. My son...
Please... spare my son's life!
How annoying!
Take him away right now!
Kang Chi. Kang Chi!!!
Father! Father! Father! Father!
Father! Stop it!
Father!
Kang Chi.
Father!
--Kang Chi. --Oh my, oh my, mister!
Father! FATHER! Stop it!
Stop it! Father!!
Stop it.
I said stop it, you bastards!!
You must be really eager to die!
Don't underestimate the Chi Hon liquor. It will soon explode all your blood vessels inside.
Don't worry.
There's a plenty of time to kill you before I die.
No wonder a monster like you was abandoned in the river right after being born.
Kang Chi!
Hyungnim.
Hyungnim..
To see you in that attire, I almost confused you with someone else again.
Look at the time!
Take that monster out to the streets at once!
Yes!
N... No.
Don't!
Enough! Stop already!
You have won.
What do you mean?
I admit that I am Yoon Seo Hwa, whom you killed 20 years ago.
Now you know my true identity, what will you do?
What are you going to do?
Lord Bi Jo?
Why don't we kill Jo Kwan Woong now?
Taking one person's life, Jo Kwan Woong's, doesn't mean that the fight is over.
Above anything else,
we need the list of the officers of the Southern Province who've allied with the Japanese merchants.
But the atrocities of Jo Gwan Woong are getting worse by the day.
There is an appropriate time for everything.
Only those who can discern that timing
can grasp victory, don't you think?
Now, it's your turn to speak, Master Dam.
What is making you so anxious?
What is troubling you so much?
Actually, not so long ago, Monk So Jung came to see me.
We must stop Wol Ryung.
The moment he completely loses all of his memories,
an indiscriminate slaughter will begin in the human world.
Then, what should I do?
There's nothing you can do.
There's only one person in this world who can stop Wol Ryung.
Are you possibly talking about Kang Chi?
Yes.
The only one who can kill the 1000 Year Demon Wol Ryung is
Kang Chi.
Wol Ryung!
Demon or not, it's his father in flesh.
That a child has to kill his own father...
It's a cruel fate to Kang Chi.
Did you say that he was picked up from a river?
Yes, that's right.
You've been a father to him.
All I did was feed him, clothe him, and put him to sleep.
Frankly speaking, the one who became a father to him was the deceased Lord Park Moo Sol.
Is that right?
He's always been bright and smart.
He was most known for his loyalty in the Yeosu area.
So respectful of the elders and so considerate to those weaker than he.
No son in the world is better than he.
Please don't tell him about me.
Please keep it a secret.
But still...
That will be better.
Please do so.
Yes.
Leader, why are you here?
Do you remember me asking you to be my son?
Yes, I remember.
Then,
can you abandon your past and pledge allegiance to our Goon Bon?
What do you mean by that?
I know that you're still with the Moo Hyung Academy.
Also, that you've been sending information to the admiral.
Quit that futile business and become a son of our Goon Bon,
and take the place of Jo Gwan Woong, in charge of all he's been doing so far.
Are you asking me to become a traitor to our nation?
Traitor?
That's an oxymoron. [A term which is self-contradictory.]
What exactly did this country do for you, Young Master?
Did it clear the name of your father when he died so unjustly,
or did it stop your sister from becoming a state gisaeng?
When you were hitting the lowest point of your life, losing your family, honor, and everything,
what has this country done for you, Young Master?
Leader..
Scum like Jo Gwan Wool are in power in this Joseon.
What kind of hope is there?
Quit your futile efforts and take the 100 Year Inn back!
Get your sister back.
And become a son of Goon Bon.
Then, I'll kill Jo Kang Woong.
Look here, Officer!
What exactly are you trying to do here?
What are you trying to say?
Yoon Seo Hwa, that wench!
She's the head of Goon Bon!
Yoon Seo Hwa, that wench!
All this time, as the head of Goon Bon,
she's been plotting to stab me in the back!
How preposterous is this?!
There is a misunderstanding.
The merchants of Goon Bon are committed to only one cause.
We don't have ulterior motives.
Shut up!
Looks like the alliance between Goon Bon and me is over.
My lord!
Do you think I can't do it?
Do you think I can't kill that woman, Yoon Seo Hwa, twice?
I will do everything within my power
to make sure that no merchant of Goon Bon sets foot in Joseon.
Please give me a little more time.
I don't have a lot of patience.
So, make a choice.
Will it be me, Jo Kwan Woong or Yoon Seo Hwa?
Take that back!
Will it be me, Jo Kwan Woong or Yoon Seo Hwa?!
No wonder a monster like you
was abandoned in the river right after being born..
That child who's not even human, not even anything!
However you kill him, however cruel,
that's your business, not mine!
Please don't tell the child.
Please pretend you don't know a thing.
You are awake.
Ah, yes.
I owe you again.
Are you leaving?
Yes... well...
Then, please go safely.
Excuse me.
That is...
So...
Because I'm really curious...
Did you
hate me so much?
Enough to abandon me as soon as I was born...
Was I so
horrible?
Just that...
I wanted to ask just once.
That's why.
It's enough. With this.
Then...
What are you doing here?
I don't want to be at odds with you any more. I want to stop right here.
Why,
now that Lord Jo Gwan Woong is behind my back again,
you feel like kissing up to me?
It is a present for you.
Please accept it.
Did you think you could change my mind with something like this?
At any rate, I have to admit you're quite sly.
I'm only forgiving you this one time.
So you'd better not get on my nerves again.
Understand?
You're the one who shouldn't get on my nerves again.
What?
Cheong Jo, you wench.
What did you put in the drink?
It's Chihon wine.
Don't worry.
The antidote will come to you tomorrow evening.
Until then, the suffering and torture Kang Chi has been feeling,
you will experience the same.
Cheong Jo, you wench.
Never again,
should you use me for whatever scheme.
If you ever do that again, it won't be Chihon wine
but poison that I will pour down your throat.
Do you understand Wol Sun?
Listen carefully.
I will not get threatened by anyone.
I'll make sure no one messes with me.
You too, get your head on straight and
don't disappoint me again.
Madame.
Cheong Jo, YOU WENCH! AGGGGHHHHH!
Look here! Look here!
Come to your senses!
Bong Chool!
Mother, did you call me?
It's me, not your mother!
Where is this place?
It's the storage room in the 100 Year Inn.
Come on, can you untie the rope?
Omi, these bastards...
they tied it really tight.
Kang Chi!
Dongsaeng!
I thought something horrible had happened to you!
What it means is
that I'm not crying happily because I'm alive but because my dongsaeng has returned.
Okay?
How are you? Do you feel okay?
Fortunately, I was able to take the antidote Father gave me in time, so
I'm much better now.
So, why if your face like that?
The color of your face looks pale, like a sick person.
What's wrong, Kang Chi...ah?
Did something happen?
No.
Nothing happened.
Just...
Just because.
Hey, Dongsaeng?
Oh! Kang Chi Hyung-nim!
Seong! What are you doing out here?
I was waiting for you.
Together with Master Gon.
Really?
Were you perhaps worried about me?
Why would I worry about you?
You did worry about him, though!
All day, he looked worried.
He was so anxious
until the pigeon arrived with the message from Young Master Tae Seo that you two are safe.
He almost marched to the Inn himself.
Oh ho!
Miss, are you okay?
Yes, I am alright.
Wait, what about Father?
Does he know that I sneaked out of the Academy?
The Master is at the Admiral's.
That's a relief!
Did you eat dinner yet?
Not yet. I'm about to starve to death, Seong.
We too, have not eaten waiting for you guys.
Well, shall we poor mortals
have some food before we starve to death?
I second that! - Me too!
Let's go in.
Let's go!
Here, stinky bean soup!
Did you say beans? Beans again?
Wow, it looks delicious!
I will eat well, teacher.
Did you possibly put anything special inside?
Actually, I was testing out fermentation while cooking this soup.
What?
Your mind is probably the most inquisitive in the whole Joseon, teacher.
Try this one.
This is so delicious.
Yes, that's good, and this one's good, too.
It's all beans.
Give me as much as you love me.
Umm, delicious.
I don't love you, brat.
Here, take another.
Have more, Instructor.
Have some of the spinach.
Here, take another one.
Yes.
Umm, delicious.
The soup tastes good!
So good it makes you cry?
I know. I guess so.
There's plenty of stinky bean.
I'll make more, so eat as much as you want.
Yes.
Then, I'll eat well.
Well...
I brought some liquor...
Aigo, aigo, aigo! Come in!
Sit over here.
Aigo, you didn't need to...
Kang Chi, drink some.
I'm not drinking liquor.
Here, take one.
You thought I'd give it to Yeo Wool!
What's gotten into you, boss?
Why are you doing so?
Are you still in shock from the beating earlier?
Dongsaeng eh?
About my Kang Chi dongsaeng.
He appears to be into men!
What?
Don't tell anyone or I'll gag you!
Why does he have to fall for a man when the whole world is filled with women?
Get me another bottle!
Yes.
One more!
[Wood/tree]
Brother Kang Chi,
did you hear the news?
More corpses have been found in the woods.
Starting from the slash-and-burn farmers' village in the middle of the mountain,
It is getting closer to the village.
Did you know that?
Wow! You're so agile!
How do you do that?
It's not something you can learn just because I explain it in words.
I'll ask again then.
How can I become stronger?
What do you mean?
I think I need to get stronger.
I...
have a lot to protect now.
There is only one person in this world who can stop Wol Ryung.
To become stronger
means to bear more responsibilities.
What, for example?
For example...
Well...
The fact that I must kill my own father.
Something like that?
You knew about it?
Yeah.
Are you okay with even that?
Even if it's not okay, there's nothing I can do about it.
I am the only one who can do it.
Isn't that right?
Follow me.
Did you make up your mind?
If I make the decision to join you,
what can I have in return?
You will be able to get 100 Year Inn and your sister back.
Also,
you will receive the full support from the Goongbon merchants.
Then,
what am I supposed to do for Goongbon?
First, go to the naval base
and get back the maps which were stolen.
Is that all for now?
For now, yes.
Then,
when will Jo Gwan Woong die?
He
will die tonight.
Who is that?
Who is outside?
Look,
Is anyone outside?
Look,
Is anyone outside?
Anyone outside?!
Who is it?
Did that wench, Yoon Seo Hwa, send you?
Master.
Who is it?
Who called me here?
Welcome.
You wanted to see me?
Hello, I am Dam Yeo Wool.
The daughter of Sheriff Dam Pyeong Joo, Dam Yeo Wool,
is that correct?
Yes, that is correct.
But at such a late hour, why have you come to see me?
I have to tell you something about Kang Chi.
What...
What are you saying, Master?
Take off your bracelet.
Take off that bracelet and take on my sword.
Master.Preview
Seo Hwa. - That's right, Yoon Seo Hwa.
That wench made you this way.
She's the bane of your existence.
If you can't defeat me,
you can't kill your father.
Can I really become strong? Will I be able handle it?
Without any mistakes, finish it.
Apparently, the head of Goongbon is in trouble right now.
What about me?
Do you only have eyes for the one you must kill? Don't you see me at all?
What mother??
She is someone that is gone from my life! Erased!
Don't you ever mention her to me again, Yeo Wool.
I beg of you.