| Episode 26: The Lover's Reunion - weblink, 5 stars The Ballad Of Seo Dong: EPISODE 26. Synopsis & Highlight Translations
***By Priscilla (Read the DIALOGUES IN GREEN!)
[Priscilla’s Title: THE LOVER’S REUNION]
FROM PREVIOUS EPISODE
Jang: My reinstatement into the Academy won’t be enough. If you want to listen to my plan, you must take the embroidered silk into account, and make me into a scholar and our master into the Director of the Academy! This is my new demand!
Sun: You wretch!
Sunhwa: Master Mokrasu?
Aja: We must either give them the Mountain of Goobongkwang or let Our General be taken captive.
Ambassador: Really, make up your mind!
Sun: I’m telling you to speak up!
Jang: I told you already.
Sun: Everyone will be executed tomorrow morning.
Ambassador: Mr. General, what do you think you’re doing?
Sun: How impudent of you! Your Majesty! I will execute the leader first. Allow me to decapitate this man!
Ambassador: Wait! I’ll confess! I lied!
Ambassador: I’ll take full responsibility over his death, so please let us live! Please!
Sun: (To Jang.) You said you were going to make me bow to you. I lost…
Giroo: Yes, you lost to Jang’s psychological game.
Jang: If I want to be your rival, I must also learn your cold-heartedness.
Jang: Did the person who gave you the previous message give you another one?
Student: I was told to give you this to you alone. (He gives Jang a letter.)
Jang: OK. Thank you. (Jang opens the letter.)
Sunhwa’s voice: Indeed, it is just like you, Seodong-Gong. If you shoot the arrows, the entire world will be the right target!
BEGINNING OF EPISODE 26
Jang looks amazed, and he continues reading.
Sunhwa’s voice: It’s me, Sunhwa. Please, come to me.
Jang: (To himself.) She’s with Daejang... At the merchant’s house!
He runs at full speed. Mokrasu sees Jang running, worried for his student.
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Bumro: Wait! You’re not a soldier marching to war. I never knew girls could walk this fast!
Eunjin: (Walking ahead.) Hurry up!
Bumro: She’s at Savisong anyways. We wasted our time going to Sangdaepo!
Eunjin: That’s why we must find her soon! Why would the woman from Jin’s Temple come to Savisong? She must have come for Jang!
Bumro: I guess so.
Eunjin: That’s why we must find her first. We must find her and prevent them both from meeting!
Bumro: I thought we’d have a great time traveling together… But you’re such a strong girl!
Eunjin: Aren’t you going to hurry up?
Bumro: OK… (Suddenly.) Look! It’s Jang!
Eunjin: Where?
They both see Jang running at full speed.
Eunjin: Where is he going in such a rush?
Bumro: I wonder that also.
Jang’s voice: (Running.) How come? How come she’s in Baekjae? Don’t tell me she came for me!
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Jang: Daejang!
Daejang: Jang! You came!
Jang: Where’s My Lady?
Daejang: She registered for a merchant's permit, and the government official called her for ID verification.
Jang: Did she go to the Department of Commerce?
Daejang: Yes.
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Jang runs through the rice field, jumping one obstacle after another, without rest. Suddenly, he stops. Sunhwa is standing near a small tree. He looks at Sunhwa’s back, not believing his own eyes. Slowly, Sunhwa turns his way, with teary eyes. They both run to each other, embracing with all their might.
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The lovers are sitting down. Sunhwa is leaning on Jang’s shoulders.
Jang: What happened? What on earth happened to you?
Sunhwa: I’ve been expelled.
Jang: (Shocked.) My Princess!
Sunhwa: I’m not a princess anymore. Right now, I’m Jin Gakyung, the Chinese Merchant.
Jang: …
Sunhwa: I like this better. I like the Chinese Merchant Jin Gakyung better since she could be with you. (She leans on Jang again.)
Jang: It’s my fault…
Sunhwa: It’s not your fault. It’s for who you are, Seodong-Gong. Because of who you are, I was gladly kicked out. Because of you, I came all the way to Baekjae.
Jang: …
Sunhwa: (Looking at him.) Receive me with a smile. With a big smile.
Jang embraces her with a faint smile.
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Eunjin: (Holding her tears.) Oh My! What can we do now?! What?!
Bumro: I’ve no clue. He went all the way to Soyundo because of her. What will happen if they find out she’s here?
Eunjin: That’s not what I’m saying… They both like each other to death.
Bumro: What?
Eunjin: What can we do now? (Holding her tears.) Gosh! I’m shaking now! I’m shaking so much I can’t even talk!
Bumro: What’s wrong?
Eunjin: How could this be?
Bumro: What’s wrong, Eunjin?
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Jang: Are you saying that you lost all your privileges of a princess and you almost became a Buddhist priestess?
Sunhwa: Yes…
Jang looks at her sad.
Sunhwa: Why are you looking like that? Are you going to blame yourself again for all that happened to me?
Jang: …
Sunhwa: I’m not just saying this to comfort you. Really, it wasn’t your fault. That happened because of a bloody power struggle, where the winner would be the next king. I thought I knew the world around me. But I’ve learned a great lesson through this last incident.
Jang: …
Sunhwa: Let’s stop talking about myself. I heard that you went to Soyundo because of me.
Jang: Like you, I’m not just saying this to comfort you. That happened because of a bloody political struggle. I too have learned a great deal through this.
Sunhwa: Though we were separated, we’ve experienced similar things. And even when we’re together, we long for each other. What in the world could separate us again?
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Mokrasu: What? She’s in Savisong?
Eunjin: Yes. And she already met Jang.
Mokrasu: They’ve met?
Bumro: Yes, we watched them.
Eunjin: They looked so happy together, as if they didn’t know what to do.
Mokrasu: Did you find out why she’s disguising herself as a Chinese Merchant?
Bumro: The people from the Merchant's House didn’t say anything.
Eunjin: From what I see, she came to live here.
Bumro: Yes, and she didn’t have an ID plaque since she’s a Shilla woman. I think that’s why she disguised herself as a Chinese Merchant.
Mokrasu: If she came to live… Are you saying that she came to be with Jang?
Eunjin: Yes. What can we do now?
Mokrasu: OK, I’ll take care of it. And both of you, keep your mouths shut! Do you understand?
Eunjin: Of course.
Bumro: Yes.
Mokrasu: Thanks for your hard work. You can leave now.
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Eunjin: You shouldn’t tell this to anyone!
Bumro: Worry about yourself!
Eunjin: You tell everything to Mister Maekdosu!
Bumro: You be careful that Instructor Mojin doesn’t find out!
Mokrasu: (Joining them.) Go rest.
Eunjin and Bumro: Yes! (Mokrasu leaves.)
Eunjin: Don’t tell him!
Bumro plays with Eunjin.
Eunjin: Stop it!
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Mokrasu: (To Giroo.) Have you seen Jang?
Giroo: I haven’t.
Mokrasu was walking away, but he turns around to look at Giroo.
Giroo: Is there anything you want to tell me?
Mokrasu: You showed me everything through your actions. What else can I say? The only thing I could tell you is that one day, you must answer for what you did.
Giroo: …
Mokrasu: Tomorrow morning, we’ll have the first Master’s Meeting after I’ve become the Director. Don’t be late.
Giroo: Yes.
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Mokrasu goes to Jang’s room, but it’s empty.
He goes outside, looking for Jang.
Maekdosu: Master! Jang isn’t here. Why are you looking for him? Did he disappear?
Mokrasu: No…
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Daejang: Is she from Shilla?
Jang: Yes.
Daejang: From what I see, she belongs to a very high class. The jewels she showed me were extraordinary.
Jang: I know.
Daejang: Are you telling me she came here for you?
Jang: Yes…
Daejang: That’s why she’s using a fake ID…
Jang: I’m worried about her fake ID.
Daejang: If I had met you earlier, I wouldn’t have registered her name…
Jang: Why?
Daejang: That disguise worked fine at Sangdaepo, but when I registered her name here at Savisong, I realized there are too many people who knew Jin Gakyung’s father, Jin Gunsoo.
Jang: What?
Daejang: We might get the permit faster because of that, but sooner or later someone might find out…
Jang: What should we do then?
Daejang: She would have been better off using an unknown name. But we can’t change that right now…
Jang: We should. Try to get an ID plaque of someone unknown… And be careful.
Daejang: OK. But we have already checked her ID plaque at the district’s office. I’m not sure if we can change that…
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Jang is standing outside, thinking…
Sunhwa walks towards Jang, watching him from behind.
Jang: (Turning around and seeing his princess.) Why aren’t you sleeping?
Sunhwa: There’s something I need to check.
Jang: Something you want to check?
Sunhwa grabs Jang’s right hand and make him sit down next to her. Then, she examines that right hand, contrasting it with her left hand. Hers has the wooden ring on, but Jang’s hand is empty.
Sunhwa: (Faking disappointment.) I worked so hard making that ring. Why aren’t you wearing it? Have you found someone else during that time?
Jang smiles, showing her his left hand, which has the wooden ring.
Sunhwa: The wooden spoons we made, the dinner table, the wooden ducks… Do you think they’re safe?
Jang: Yes.
Sunhwa: And the bamboo canister, which I made in tears… Someone’s using that now, don’t you think?
Jang nods. Sunhwa looks up at the full moon. Jang holds Sunhwa’s left hand and puts his own right hand next to hers, looking at the rings. They both smile. Slowly, Sunhwa leans her head over Jang’s shoulders.
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Saheum: Aren’t you going to have a hard time at the Academy now that Mokrasu and Jang are back?
Giroo: Although they returned, the political power of Baekjae belongs to Buyo-Sun and Princess Wooyung’s faction. They won’t be able to do much against them. Moreover, The General is regretting that he had listened to Jang instead of listening to me. So don’t worry about me.
Saheum: OK.
Giroo: I’m more worried for you, father.
Saheum: I’m planning to open up a business as soon as Goosan brings back some of my left over possessions from Shilla. Don’t you think that’s the easiest way for us to settle down?
Giroo: Yes. But eventually you’ll need the patronage of Buyo-Sun’s faction.
Saheum: I guess so.
Giroo: I’ll work out something to get you an ID plaque. And I’ll mention the General about you.
Saheum: Isn’t that too dangerous?
Giroo: If we plan to live here, it’s better for us to establish ourselves sooner, even if we must take some risks.
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Mojin is reading a book while Eunjin is trying to sleep. However, Eunjin cannot fall asleep, and she keeps on changing her sleeping position, sighing. Mojin watches her.
Mojin: Although it’s very hard, you shouldn’t tell this to anyone.
Eunjin: What?
Mojin: Do you think the master will send you so far without telling me about it?
Eunjin: (Sitting up.) Are you saying that you know about this?
Mojin: (Sighing.) I know, but… It’s so shocking, so you shouldn’t mention this to anyone.
Eunjin: Mom! Mom! What should I do now?
Mojin: Eunjin…
Eunjin: Jang went to Soyundo because of that woman. What can we do, knowing that the lady from Jin’s Temple came here?
Mojin: (Shocked.) What?! The lady from Jin’s Temple came here?!
Eunjin: (Putting her hands on Mojin’s mouth.) Mom! Oh mother! You tricked me again!
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Maekdosu: (Shocked.) What?! His Majesty was willing to forgive, saying that it was a small affair Jang had when he was young. Why did she come here?!
Bumro: It wasn’t a small affair!
Maekdosu: What do you mean?
Bumro: He really loves a woman from our enemy’s nation…
Maekdosu: What?! If that’s the case, he won’t be sent to Soyundo, but rather, he’d be thrown into the sea to die.
Bumro: And the Academy is even more strict about this!
Maekdosu: Should we send the lady back to Shilla?
Bumro: Jang already met her!
Maekdosu: Should we then send Jang along with her?
Bumro: We can’t do that, father!
Maekdosu: This isn’t a small problem.
Bumro: What, now?
Maekdosu: Jang is called like that because he’s strong (Jang means strong in Korean.), but sometimes he’s called like that because he gets into so many troubles. Don’t you agree?
Bumro: I do…
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Mokrasu: Master Wooyung! You’ve been in charge of the Academy for a long time. What do you think is the biggest problem we’re facing?
Wooyung: …
Mokrasu: Master Giroo, what do you think?
Giroo: I think it’s the lack of motivation that rises from unfair treatments.
Mokrasu: No… We are. We’re the greatest problem. Our divided hearts are the biggest obstacles. However, I’ll accept that the division was caused by different situations and point of views.
But no matter what your point of view is, once you’ve become a scientist and a scholar, you must have integrity of character. Show proofs of this by producing goods.
Looking at the past 10 year’s history of the Academy, the scientists had less productivity than the scholars. Nothing has improved during these 10 years regarding farming techniques. No farming instruments have been created since.
Thus, I will ignore the internal divisions, but I will look for productivity that is required of your status. And if you don’t, I will demote you, whether you’re a scientist or a scholar. This is my first assignment I’m giving you, after becoming the Director.
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Mokrasu is looking around the Academy, followed by the rest of the leaders.
Bumro: (Joining them.) Master! (Mokrasu walks towards him.) Jang came!
Mokrasu: I understand. (Bumro leaves.)
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Jang is scanning through some notes, inside one of the workshops.
Maekdosu, Mojin, Bumro and Eunjin walk in.
Maekdosu: (Sitting down.) Eunjin! (He winks at the girl.) Can’t we make paper from any other trees besides mulberry?
Eunjin: I don’t know. We should try to find out… Jang! What do you think?
Jang: We should test other trees. We might come up with a better quality of paper.
Bumro: That’s why I’m thinking we should travel all over the country to test other types of trees…
Jang: What?
Eunjin: Yes! I agree. We should leave Savisong and travel south. What do you think about leaving for like a year or so? Aren’t you tired of Savisong?
Bumro: Exactly!
Maekdosu: Exactly… We’ll leave with you, Jang…
Mojin: I can’t stand this anymore! Jang!
Eunjin: Mom! We’ve so much work to do! (Mokrasu walks in.) Let’s get out!
Everyone leaves, except Jang and Mokrasu.
Mokrasu: I haven’t seen you all night. Where have you been?
Jang: I’ve met my partner from war…
Mokrasu: The merchant boss from Sangdaepo?
Jang: Who? No… My friend Sopal is in Savisong…
Mokrasu: … (Looking intently.) Jang…
Jang: …
Mokrasu: There will be a meeting for scholars today. Get ready!
Jang: Yes…
Mokrasu leaves.
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Mojin sighs again and again, worried. Maekdosu is standing behind her.
Maekdosu: Mrs. Mojin… I know a shocking secret…
Mojin: What’s it about?
Maekdosu: I usually fall asleep right away. But last night, I couldn’t sleep at all. I kept on waking up! Look at my eyes.
Mojin: If it’s not an urgent matter, tell me later. I’ve no time for small things.
Maekdosu: This isn’t a small thing! I’m debating if I should tell you or not, or if I should saw my mouth with a thread… I feel like a rat is playing inside my brain…
Mojin: I’m sorry. There’s a place I must go… (She leaves.)
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Mojin: Master!
Mokrasu: What is it?
Mojin: Are you still holding onto your past?
Mokrasu: …
Mojin: I’m talking about Jang. (Maekdosu is eavesdropping from outside.) I’ve heard everything.
Mokrasu: Actually, I saw the woman at the Port town, so I sent the kids to investigate why she came.
Mojin: What do you need that for? I don’t need to be told why. She must have come for Jang! She must have disguised herself because of Jang.
Mokrasu: …
Mojin: You can’t close your eyes to this. Why did you suffer so much all this time? Who was responsible for Jang being accused as a spy at Hanuelchae? Your life and Jang’s were in danger because of that woman.
Mokrasu: …
Mojin: His Majesty said that he would grant his pardon for Jang’s past mistake. But if Jang does the same thing here, who knows what will happen? We’re just finding peace at the Academy…
Mokrasu: I’m also worried…
Mojin: I’m pretty sure this will put us in danger. If Giroo or anyone from the General’s faction finds out, we’ll be in big trouble. We need to stop this before that happens. We can’t just watch and do nothing about it. She’s planning to open up a large business here. Why aren’t you doing anything to stop this? You must make up your mind. If you don’t want to expel Jang…
Maekdosu: (Entering.) I’ve heard everything. I agree 100% with Mrs. Mojin. If I think of the two lovers, my heart sinks and trembles. How much must she have loved him, for her to come here! Oh, the power of love! Where is this? Her enemy’s nation!
Mojin stares at him reproachfully.
Maekdosu: (Coming to his senses.) However, our lives are at stake. Thus, My Master should reprimand him harshly…
Mojin: You cannot pity him anymore, like you did last time. I don’t want to suffer again because of them. (She leaves.)
Maekdosu: Master… Have you ever loved?
Mokrasu: …
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Sun: How is Mokrasu doing?
Wooyung: He said he’s going to demote anyone who isn’t qualified to be either a scientist or a scholar.
Sun: The crown prince is gaining a little support from there…
Wooyung: I guess so…
Sun: We can’t let this little support to grow in power. We can’t allow the prince to build a political base there. That’s why you must watch Mokrasu and Jang very closely. They shouldn’t become a political faction.
Giroo: Yes.
Sun: By the way Wooyung, I want you to check a new business that just opened up.
Wooyung: A business?
Heukjipyung: The Chinese merchant Jin Gunsoo, who had a close relationship with Lord Haedoju for many years, has applied for a business permit in Savisong.
Wooyung: That should be a large scale business…
Sun: That’s what I’m thinking.
Wooyung: Is he running it himself?
Heukjipyung: Not himself, but his daughter Jin Gakyung is running it.
Sun: That’s why I want you to check this.
Heukjipyung: Merchants are very different than the district lords. And it’s good to have connections with large ones like this.
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Sunhwa: How did it go?
Daejang: I got the permit easily since I told them you’re Merchant Jin’s daughter.
Jang: However, didn’t you tell me that the Chinese Merchant Jin Gunsoo was more famous than you first thought?
Daejang: I think so. I only knew of his relationship with my father. I didn’t know he was so well known here in Savisong.
Sunhwa: I don’t think many people knew the daughter, though.
Daejang: I agree…
Jang: But we can’t know for sure.
Daejang: …
Jang: Anyways, be very careful for now. (To Sunhwa.) I’ll try to find a different way. So be careful till then.
Sunhwa: I’m sorry for troubling you like this.
Jang: Don’t say that.
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Jang bows to Sunhwa and Daejang, and he walks away.
Daejang: I applied without checking twice, putting you and Jang in danger.
Sunhwa: What are you saying? It’s my oversight.
Wooyung: (Joining them.) Excuse me. Is Jin Gakyung the merchant boss of this place?
Chogee: Yes. But who are you?
Wooyung: I’m Master Wooyung, from the Academy. I came to see Merchant Jin.
Chogee: (Shocked.) From the Academy?!
Everyone looks shocked.
Wooyung: Why are you looking like that? Isn’t the Chinese Merchant Jin Gakyung here?
Sunhwa: … I am. I’m Jin Gakyung.
Wooyung: You’re much younger than I’ve expected.
Sunhwa: Yes, everyone tells me that. What business brought you here?
Wooyung: Will you keep your guest standing here?
Daejang: Of course not. Come in! I’m the partner Merchant Boss here.
Wooyung: Really?
Daejang: Yes. Come in!
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Wooyung: How do you speak the Baekjae language so well?
Sunhwa: My mother’s a Baekjae woman.
Wooyung: Is that right? I didn’t know that so I was surprised to hear you speak.
Sunhwa: Yes, that’s a common reaction I get from people.
Wooyung: Is that the reason you decided to open a business in Savisong.
Sunhwa: That might have influenced my choice. However, a merchant should never pick a place to do business on those bases alone. A business’s there to make money.
Wooyung: I see… From what I hear, it’s been many years since Merchant Jin Gunsoo was last seen in Baekjae.
Daejang: You might not know this, but he helped solve the problem with the Yun faction in Wolnagoon.
Wooyung: Yun faction? Are you talking about Yun Joongkwon?
Daejang: Yes.
Wooyung: I see. That’s how he befriended Lord Haedoju.
Daejang: It’s risky to return after that, so he’s been avoiding doing that.
Wooyung: (Looking at Sunhwa.) Then, his girl will be in charge of the business here?
Sunhwa: You shouldn’t think of me as just his girl. I’ve followed my father everywhere since I was little, helping him do all kinds of businesses.
Wooyung: I didn’t mean it that way. I was just asking if Merchant Jin Gunsoo will oversee this business or not.
Sunhwa: He gave me full authority over this one.
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Sunhwa: Have a good afternoon.
Wooyung: You too… (She leaves.)
Daejang: Things are starting to get as complicated as Jang had feared.
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Eunjin: Traitor!
Bumro: Look who’s talking!
Eunjin: I told her because she’s my mom!
Bumro: Me too. I told him because he’s my father!
Eunjin: Are they the same?
Bumro: What’s the difference?
Eunjin: Once your father finds out, the secret’s over!
Bumro: Anyway, this has to do with Jang!
Eunjin puts her hand on Bumro’s mouth and pushes him away so that no one may hear.
Woosoo: (Seeing other Hanuelchae members walk by.) Excuse me!
Asoji: Yes?
Woosoo: Have you heard any news concerning Jang?
Asoji: About Jang?
Goyiso: I haven’t…
Juriyeong: Me neither.
Woosoo: I don’t know what it is, but every time we appear, they stop talking. They’re hiding something.
Goyiso: Anyhow, I can’t be at peace lately.
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Mokrasu, Mojin, Gomo, Maekdosu and Eunjin are anxiously waiting.
Jang: (Joining them, escorted by Bumro.) Have you called me?
Mokrasu: Bumro! Go out and watch the entrance!
Bumro: Yes.
Mokrasu: (To Jang.) Where have you been?
Jang: …
Mojin: We all know that you’ve met the woman from Jin’s Temple.
Jang: …
Mokrasu: This time, you should have told us! This isn’t just your problem anymore. Don’t you know how much we all suffered because of that?
Gomo: Exactly. Don’t think this is your personal problem.
Maekdosu: Jang… We’re just learning to live comfortably here… I can be happy only if everyone’s happy.
Eunjin: Why do you always get in trouble? Why?! Why do you do things you know you shouldn’t do?
Mokrasu: Sent her back.
Jang: …
Mokrasu: You have to do this yourself. I already gave you a chance before. This time, you have to sacrifice yourself for us.
Jang: But Master…
Mokrasu: Jang!
Jang: She came here for me… She came to see me.
Mojin: (Looking annoyed.) He’s still thinking of that woman only. He still lacks common sense…
Jang: …
Bumro: Master. The Crown Prince is looking for you.
Aja: (Joining them with Baekmoo.) Is there anything going on here?
Mokrasu: Not really. What brought you here?
Aja: I’ve been taking a walk around the Academy. Besides, we need to discuss what we need in order for us to create a historical room for the Ancient Baekjae.
Mokrasu: OK. I will submit a plan right away.
The prince looks around.
Maekdosu: My Lord, the weather’s cold outside.
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Sun: Did you meet Jin Gakyung?
Wooyung: She’s much younger than I thought.
Sun: Really? A young woman is running that alone?
Wooyung: Yes.
Sun: A young woman running a business by herself…
Wooyung: I think a Baekjae man is helping her. Besides, that woman looked capable enough.
Sun: …
Wooyung: Would you like to meet her in person?
Sun: OK.
Wooyung: I’ll arrange that meeting.
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Woosoo: Are you going outside?
Giroo: Yes.
Woosoo: Do you know anybody in Savisong?
Giroo: Why?
Woosoo: I saw you meeting someone last time, and you were calling him father.
Giroo: Ah… He’s a far relative. The only blood relation I’ve left.
Woosoo: I see. By the way, Jang’s been acting weird lately. Actually, not Jang. But after our Master sent Eunjin and Bumro to look for something concerning Jang, everyone’s been acting weird. I think it has something to do with Jang.
Giroo: Really?
Woosoo: Anyhow… I hope you don’t get in trouble now that Jang and our master returned…
Giroo: Don’t worry about that. Our Master told us to focus on the arts and the sciences only.
Woosoo: Really?
Giroo: Anyway, try to find out all you can about Jang.
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Giroo is walking at the marketplace when he sees Mokrasu and Mojin walking by. He is about to follow them but Goosan calls him.
Goosan: Chief!
Giroo: You came! I was going home to see you.
Goosan: Your father also wants to see you.
Giroo: OK. Let’s go.
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Giroo: Father!
Saheum: Come in!
Giroo: (Looking at some boxes.) Is that it?
Saheum: Yes. Those are the treasures I hid away.
Giroo: With this, it will be easy for you to start a business here. I can get you the connections, but I don’t know what to do with your identification.
Saheum: I’ve been working for the Shilla government for a while, so I’ve met many merchants. One of them was a Baekjae man.
Giroo: Really?
Saheum: Yes. He left Baekjae many years ago and he’s been traveling around many foreign countries. He died of illness. I’d like to impersonate him. Find me someone who can make me an ID plaque with his name.
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Sunhwa’s voice: Master Mokrasu?
Mokrasu and Mojin walk inside Sunhwa’s room.
Sunhwa: (To her women companions.) Leave us alone.
Bomyung and Chogee leave.
Sunhwa: (To her guests.) Have a seat.
While Mokrasu and Mojin walk towards the chairs, Sunhwa kneels down before them.
Sunhwa: If you tell me to live as a peasant woman, I will. If you ask me to be a slave, I will. Please, don’t tell me to leave.
Mokrasu: Did you know that Jang was in danger because of you?
Sunhwa: … Yes…
Mokrasu: The problem got barely solved. But because of you, Jang could get in a much a bigger trouble than before?
Sunhwa: Yes.
Mojin: Do you know that your mere presence here put not only Jang, but our master, the entire Hanuelchae family, and even our Crown Prince in danger?
Sunhwa: …
Mojin: Are you aware of that?
Sunhwa: Yes… I am…
Mokrasu: Then? Do you still intend to stay here in the name of love?
Sunhwa: Why must we always sacrifice our love? Why is everyone trying to destroy our love?
Mojin and Mokrasu are listening…
Sunhwa: I love him. And he loves me. Why are you asking us both to give each other up? What for? For what kind of glory or for what type of honor? Let us keep our love… (Tearing.) Let us be true to each other and to our love…
We’ll be careful. We’ll be super careful again and again!
Mokrasu: … (Looking shaken.)
Mojin: (Realizing Mokrasu is weakening.) No way! I don’t want to hear this anymore. We can’t allow so many people to suffer because of you.
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Mojin: This problem affecting the Academy is a lot bigger than what happened at Hanuelchae. Back there, you could have tolerated this and no one complained. No one will tolerate this here. Don’t be shaken by her plea.
Mokrasu: …
Mojin: Master! I told you I won’t do this again. Last time, I told you I wasn’t going to protect you anymore if you keep doing this.
Mokrasu: But…
Mojin: There’s no ‘buts.’ Don’t try to persuade me in the name of love. I don’t like this because it’s done out of love. I know how careless one can become when he's in love, and how painful this could be.
Mokrasu: Then you must know also that you can’t separate two lovers by force.
Mojin’s voice: (Looking at Mokrasu intently with her eyes.) Then what about my love? I was never reciprocated… and because of that, my way of loving you is to protect you, and to fight for your life. So what about my love?
Mojin: I can’t stand seeing you getting hurt because of Jang once again! I don’t want to see that again! (She leaves.)
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Sunhwa is sitting in her room, thinking…
Jang is sitting outside, thinking…
Mokrasu sees Jang from afar, thinking…
Mojin sees Mokrasu watching Jang…
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Mojin makes up her mind and she starts walking. Eunjin calls her but Mojin ignores her.
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Mojin: You have a relative who is a gangster boss, don’t you?
Gooksoo: Don’t even mention this! I saw him after ten years, and he’s still the same.
Mojin: Help me get in touch with him.
Gooksoo: What? I could easily give you his address but… Why?
Mojin: Is for personal reasons.
Gooksoo: I’ll give you his address. If you mention my name, he’ll do anything you ask. (She starts giving directions.)
Eunjin is eavesdropping…
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Mojin: (Knocking a door.) Excuse me… Excuse me!
Gangster: (Opening the door.) Who is this?!
Mojin: I’m from the Academy of Science, and I was recommended to come here by Gooksoo.
Gangster: Sister Gooksoo? She’s always scolding me. How come she recommended someone to me?
Mojin: …
Gangster: I guess you need my help?
Mojin: Yes.
Gangster: What is it?
Mojin: I’ll send a woman to this location. I just want you to take her to Shilla.
Eunjin continues eavesdropping…
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Eunjin: (To herself.) That’s right! This might be the only way. This is a good thing… (She sighs.)
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Eunjin watches Jang working.
Eunjin’s voice: This is best for that woman, for Jang and for me. This is best for Jang!
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Eunjin is trying to forget what she heard, but she can’t.
Eunjin: (To herself.) Why is my heart beating so fast? (Touching her throat.) Why do I feel so thirsty? No, I shouldn’t do this. Let me be strong! Be strong! Be strong, Eunjin! You’re Mojin’s daughter… You’re Mojin’s daughter… You’re Mojin’s… (She is out of breath…)
No, I can’t do this! (She runs out.)
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Eunjin: Jang! Jang! You’re in trouble!
Jang: Why? What happened?
Eunjin: Your woman… Her…
Jang: …
Eunjin: She’ll be sent to Shilla tonight.
Jang: What? (He runs outside.)
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Sunhwa: (After reading a letter.) Seodong-Gong wants to see me at the port.
Bomyung: Why does he want to see you there this late instead of coming here?
Sunhwa: I’m not sure… I guess he doesn’t want to come here since his master and Mrs. Mojin came by.
Bomyung: Should I call Sochoong?
Sunhwa: No, I’ll go with Chogee.
Chogee: Yes, let’s go!
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Jang knocks at the door of the merchant’s house.
Bomyung: Why have you come here? Didn’t you want to see her at the port?
Jang: I didn’t send any message.
Bomyung: What? What does this mean?
Jang: …
Bomyung: Please, go there! Hurry up! She went there with Chogee and without Sochoong! (While Jang is running, to the steward.) Wake up your boss and Sochoong!
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Sunhwa and Chogee are standing at the port, looking for Jang. Two men come from behind and captures them, putting both women inside large bags. Jang comes to them, and fights them. The men run away. Jang helps Sunhwa to free herself, and they both hug each other.
Jang: My Princess!
Mojin sees them, with a severe look.
Jang: (Kneeling before the instructor lady.) Do whatever you want with me. Anything you want. Curse me out if you’d like.
Other Hanuelchae members who know the secret join Mojin.
Jang: Just don’t try to separate us.
Sunhwa: (Kneeling down also.) Please, don’t try to separate us.
Jang: For someone like me, she gave up her social status, and she betrayed her nation. She left her parents and she changed her own identity.
She is the reason I survived during the war. I had to survive to meet her again. I couldn’t fulfill our love if I died. I want to be true to this lady… being true to my love…
Mokrasu: If that’s the case, you must leave us once again. That’s the only solution. Leave us now.
Jang and Sunhwa stands up, bowing to the Hanuelchae people.
Mokrasu: Go…
Jang and Sunhwa are turning around to leave…
Mojin: Don’t! Without Jang, the Crown Prince and our Master will need help.
Maekdosu: What do you want them to do then? They can’t do anything either way.
Jang: …
Mojin: Keep your love… Keep it till the end. Do everything you want till you're completely satisfied.
Jang: Instructor Mojin…
Gomo: If you must keep this, we will keep this with you.
Jang: Instructor Gomo…
Mokrasu nods at Jang.
Jang: Master!
Eunjin is crying while Bumro is smiling.
Maekdosu whispers that he too will keep this secret.
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Sun: The prince wants to export the paper to far away countries?
Giroo: Yes. In addition, he may earn a lot from the Baekjae Museum in China after expanding this. Thus, you shouldn’t let the crown prince to be the only one in charge of foreign relations.
Sun: …
Voice: Mr. General! Someone wants to see you.
Sun: Who?
Voice: A merchant called Abiji.
Sun: (To himself.) A merchant? (To Heukjipyung.) Have you heard of him before?
Heukjipyung: He told me he has a precious gift, so I told him to bring it… I didn’t know he’d look for you.
Giroo: Why don’t you meet him? Since you’re presently losing diplomatic power, it isn’t a bad idea to have many merchants under you.
Sun: Let him in!
Voice: Yes.
The door opens up, letting Kim Saheum walk inside. Giroo and Saheum’s eyes meet, exchanging knowing glances.
Sun: Sit down.
Saheum: Yes. (They sit down.) I left Baekjae many years ago, and I spent half of my life sailing. And there is no country around I haven’t traveled to. However, since I’ve grown old, I returned to my home country in order to be buried here.
Sun: OK. Why did you want to see me?
Saheum: For someone who has possessions, not having good sponsors is an open invitation to robbers.
Sun: You want me to sponsor you?
Saheum: Exactly.
Sun: Why?
Saheum: Before I die, I dream of working for my country, under a great leader. After returning to Baekjae, it was the unanimous opinion that Mr. General, you are the greatest leader of our country.
Sun: …
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After Saheum leaves.
Sun: This isn’t an ordinary man.
Giroo looks puzzled.
Sun: I can tell by his eyes. That man must have experienced many storms in his life.
Heukjipyung: He didn’t look like a merchant to me.
Sun: That’s true but…
Heukjipyung: I’ll check his background.
Sun: OK.
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Kim Saheum is bowing down to a ‘fake’ tomb, assisted by Goosan. Heukjipyung’s men are watching him from the distance.
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Man: (Crying.) Brother! (He hugs the old man.)
Saheum: How have you been?
Man: How long has it been? I was so worried something might have happened to you while traveling!
Saheum continues acting an emotional reunion, knowing that Heukjipyung and his men are watching…
Next, Saheum is ‘selling’ his merchandises, knowing that he’s being watched by Heukjipyung and the General’s sergeant. Giroo sees them and smiles with satisfaction…
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Heukjipyung: He started sailing when he was fifteen. He has a younger brother at Savisong. His brother gets to see him only once every 5 to 6 years.
Sun: Doesn’t he have any more relatives?
Heukjipyung: He doesn’t, maybe it's because he’s been traveling so much.
Sun: What do other merchants say of him?
Heukjipyung: There were many who didn’t know him, but those who did praised him a lot. Besides, he has many items that cannot be found elsewhere in Baekjae.
Sun: Really? Tell the district officer to help him.
Heukjipyung: Yes.
Sun: He may be useful one day.
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Saheum: How did it go?
Giroo: You can relax now. Our General decided to watch your back.
Saheum: Great! Ha ha! Now, we will officially become merchants… So don’t worry for us.
Giroo: OK. One more thing. There’s a Chinese Merchant called Jin Gakyung who recently applied for a permit to do business in Baekjae.
Saheum: Jin Gakyung?
Giroo: Our General is very interested in her business. So father, you should investigate all you can about her.
Saheum: OK, I’ll do that.
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Jang: (Showing his princess a room.) Are you really OK with such a humble room? Our Master and Instructor Mojin were very concerned when I told them that Master Wooyung came to see you.
Sunhwa: Didn’t you test me already when you made me make those bamboo baskets and clear the fields?
Jang: That’s right, but…
Sunhwa: At least, this house has comforters. We don’t need to steal them.
Jang smiles.
Sunhwa: I’m fine. I’m really fine. Tomorrow, I’ll move my things here.
Jang slowly looks at Sunhwa, holding her hands.
Jang: I may not be able to come here often.
Sunhwa: (Playfully.) I may not be able to come here often.
Jang: You may not be as happy as you’ve expected.
Sunhwa: You may not be as happy as you’ve expected.
Jang: I don’t know if I’m doing right…
Sunhwa: (Playfully smiling.) I don’t know if I’m doing right…
Jang kisses his princess.
Jang carries his princess on his back while she feeds him…
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Daejang: Come back later!
Wooyung: OK! (She turns around to leave, and she sees Jang and Sunhwa entering the merchant house together.)
Wooyung: Are you Jang? How come you're entering here with Jin Gakyung?
Jang: We didn’t come here together…
Sunhwa: I don’t know who he is… Master Wooyung, is he someone you know?
Wooyung: He’s a scholar from the Academy. (To Jang.) What are you doing here?
Jang: Master Mokrasu sent me here to get some items he needs.
Wooyung: Really?
Sunhwa: And what is Master Wooyung doing here?
Wooyung: My brother wants to see you.
Sunhwa: Yes?
Jang: !
Sunhwa: Your brother? Do you mean General Buyo-Sun? Why would he see me?
Wooyung: My brother’s father-in-law, Middle Lord Haedoju, is indebted to Merchant Jin Gunsoo. That might be the reason why he wants to see you.
Sunhwa: Really? I’ll be honored. When?
Wooyung: You can come with me right now.
Sunhwa: Right now?
Wooyung: He’s waiting right now.
Sunhwa: Even though he’s such an important man, he should have sent me a notice ahead…
Wooyung: Are you busy?
Sunhwa: Not really… But I haven’t prepared anything, not even a present.
Wooyung: Don’t worry about that. That’s not why he wants to see you. What's up? You don’t feel like seeing him?
Daejang: Of course she wants! How could she refuse to see such an important person!
Wooyung: OK, come follow me. (They leave.)
Daejang: (To Jang.) How come both of you came right then! I was hoping she'd leave before…
Jang: I need to follow them. Looking at the time, I don’t think they’re going to his house. They’re going to the palace!
Daejang: Yes, follow them,
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Bumro: We’re in trouble!
Mojin: Why are you making so much noise!
Eunjin: That woman… The woman from Jin’s Temple!
Bumro: She’s at the Palace, she’s inside the Palace!
Mokrasu: What are you talking about? Speak clearly!
Eunjin: Jang’s woman entered the Palace following Master Wooyung!
Bumro: She did!
Mojin: What?!
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Sun: Father-in-law, you praised him often, so I called his daughter.
Haedoju: You did well. If Merchant Jin’s daughter opened a business here, you need to pay attention to it. He once helped me, but aside from that, he was very quick minded and precise at the same time. He hasn’t returned to Baekjae since that time, so I’ve been curious of his whereabouts.
Sun: According to Wooyung, his daughter Jin Gakyung looks interesting as well. Besides, she speaks our language very well since her mother was a Baekjae woman. Were you aware of that?
Haedoju: Really? That’s news to me.
Voice: Mr. General! Master Wooyung is coming.
Sun: (To Giroo and Heukjipyung.) Go outside and escort Wooyung inside.
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Giroo and Heukjipyung are walking outside. Wooyung, Sunhwa and company are walking towards them.
Suddenly, Giroo recognizes Sunhwa and he looks startled. Sunhwa looks shocked also. Wooyung and Heukjipyung exchange greetings, unawares of the tension.
Jang is watching them from the distance, worried.
END OF EPISODE 26
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