The Joseon Gunman (조선 총잡이)

You didn't have to walk me home.

No problem. Go on in.

Yes, thank you.

Miss!

You're not even well! Where have you been?

Young Master Yoon Kang...

No, he's not. Let's go inside.

Wait...

Was he alive?

- I said it's not him! - What do you mean? I can tell right away!

But what happened to his hair?

It's no good.

I said it's not him! Hurry up and go inside! Go inside!

Be careful getting home, Mr. Hanjo.

- Oh, yes. Take care of yourself. - Yes.

His voice is the same!

Seriously! Get in!

What are you doing here?

You scared me!

- What's going on? - It's so hot, so I'm just taking a break.

It's so cool here. I'm busy, laters!

Tell me. Why are you watching this house?

It's a secret. I can't tell you.

This is Lady Soo In's house. Tell me.

I'm asking what's going on?

A gunman?

It looks like Lady Soo In's father has become a target.

- And? - I'm standing guard in hiding.

I'm also going to Nambyul Palace where the meeting will take place tomorrow.

Nambyul Palace?

Nambyul Palace is a real secret, but I ended up telling you.

Young Master Yoon Kang must be the only one who'd hold a gun to save Yeon Ha.

Young Master Yoon Kang... might still be alive.

Somewhere.

Who are you?

What are you doing, hiding there?

I wasn't hiding, I was just taking a look around the house...

So, this earth goes round and round with the sun in the center?

Yes.

There was an odd person like you in Italy, too!

We'll send young talents to Qing and have them learn how to construct new weapons.

In addition, we'll import 500 new guns

and train a modern army to protect Joseon.

Here is a draft with the details.

Good job.

Please be prepared.

If tomorrow's meeting goes well

we'll be able to take a step closer to becoming a strong country.

Yes, sir.

A modern army means His Majesty's guards after all.

To form an army like that means

he's willing to fight us with force even though we have control of military power.

We have to stop the meeting somehow!

That's what will happen.

Don't worry too much.

Is it okay for us to feel at ease?

We'll succeed.

This time, he'll put his life on the line to complete this job.

You worked really hard for this.

You've done a great job.

- Guard your position. - Yes.

Drop the gun.

Ho Kyung!

I cut the left arm of one of them.

He must have a scar on it.

It's you!

You're the gunman who killed Head of the Palace Guard Park Jin Han!

That way!

Follow them!

What?

A gunman appeared?

Then what about Jung Hwe Ryung? What happened to Jung Hwe Ryung?

Luckily, he's fine.

Kim Ho Kyung was shot instead and saved Jung Hwe Ryung.

Send him a royal doctor right away.

- Treat him right away! - Yes, Your Majesty.

A gunman makes a ruckus even at a meeting between nations!

Where in the world would this happen?

Please calm down, Your Majesty.

How long do I have to just watch their barbarism?

How long?

- We'll head back now. - Sure, you've worked hard.

Father...

Is Ho Kyung doing okay?

But he is not conscious yet.

How could this happen... How...

Lady, let's go.

Brother...

It's you!

You're the gunman who killed Head of the Palace Guard Park Jin Han!

Father...

What's wrong?

Did you get hurt?

It's nothing.

I fell off from the horse on my way home.

- Are you okay? - Yes, I'm okay.

I heard there was another gunman incident in the capital this afternoon.

Interpreter Jung almost died.

So, is he okay?

Yes, luckily.

Scholar Ho Kyung was shot instead, trying to save Interpreter Jung.

There must be many gunmen other than the one who came to our house last time.

Because of the gunmen who showed up today

the meeting area became a complete mess, I heard.

How did the capital come to this state...

Don't be too concerned.

- The police will take care of it. - Still...

I'm a bit tired.

You should go back to your room.

Yes.

Get some rest now.

Brother, are you awake?

What about Lord Jung?

He's been here the whole time, but he just left.

I'll bring him over.

Just a little while.

Let's just stay like this for a while.

Thank you...

for staying by my side.

When I opened my eyes...

I felt at ease that you were by my side.

Brother...

It was definitely the sword scar that Father told me about.

What about his face?

I couldn't check.

You should partner with the merchant group again.

You need to keep him on your side, whether you like it or not...

so that you can catch a clue on the gunman.

Listen carefully.

I'm not generous enough to feed the hunting dog who failed in hunting.

If you fail one more time

I'll take you down from the head of the merchant group.

Don't forget... that a lot of people are coveting that seat.

- In the capital? - Yes!

I heard there was a big chaos because of the gunman!

Some people saw the corpse of the gunman, too!

The world is chaotic, I wonder what's going to happen...

Mr. Yamamoto is coming to Joseon soon.

What's that, out of nowhere?

I received a letter.

Mr. Yamamoto will think of us badly when he gets here.

Besides, our mining development with the Gyeonggi merchant group is at a halt.

- How do you plan to explain it to him? - Don't rush me.

I'm aware of it.

We need to fill up the warehouse first.

I'll meet with more middlemen.

Tell Je Mi to finish recording the delayed book-keeping in the next three days.

Yes.

- Mr. Hanjo. - What is it now?

In the worst case, you might be sent back to Japan.

Be prepared.

Mr. Hanjo.

I'll apologize to you on behalf of my father.

Please, Mr. Hanjo.

Please give us one last chance.

Please raise your head. You don't need to do this.

But... I'd like to apologize to you from the bottom of my heart.

My father is truly regretful, too.

Why does he keep doing things that he'd regret?

How pitiful...

- I'm sorry. - That's enough.

I wasn't saying it to you. So you don't need to apologize.

I can't be stubborn anymore when you're acting this way.

- Then... - Show me a successful outcome right away.

I'm giving this to you, not because of your father but because of you.

Thank you, Mr. Hanjo. Thank you so much.

We won't disappoint you anymore.

- You're finally smiling. - Pardon?

Yes, please smile. You look better when you smile.

How are you doing?

No...

Just stay in bed.

I'm fine.

Thanks to you, I've gotten a lot better.

Soo In is taking good care of me.

Thank you.

- I owe you a big debt. - Please don't mention it.

I'm just happy that you're safe.

It's dangerous to keep going to the palace.

Who knows what's going to happen when?

I can't stop doing what I believe is right just because I'm afraid.

Father...

That's what they want... for me to be scared and withdraw.

What do you mean, 'they'?

Officials or Second Vice Premier?

I'm not pointing at one person.

I'm talking about everyone who's only trying to protect what he has.

It's always been that fight.

The fight between the ones trying to protect what they have

and those who want to change for the good of the people.

- But if something happens to you... - Don't think about useless things.

Nothing will happen.

Oh... what brought you here without even a notice?

I stopped by on my way.

Why? Do you feel uncomfortable that I'm here?

How could you say that...

Please have a seat.

Thank you.

By the way, did something happen?

You look a bit uncomfortable.