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SECRET HEALER

SECRET HEALER

Summon Hong-joo right now.

To have a crown prince is what is most important right now.

And he must...

come from Queen Sim's womb.

Your Highness.

Do you really want to have a baby?

You may start the intercourse.

I dreamt of a black phoenix flying into my stomach.

Die, you witch. Die!

They will lead lives more painful than death itself.

Anyone who loves them will die,

and anyone they love will also die.

They will all die!

Kill her.

EPISODE 2

17 YEARS LATER

The governor's two sons, Jun Heo and Ok Heo!

The compelling match between the brothers!

Who will be the winner?

-Run! -Hurry!

There you go!

Go!

What are you waiting for? Place your bets!

-Place your bets! -I should place a bet.

Whom are you betting on?

No need to ask. Of course, it's Jun Heo.

Only idiots would bet on Ok Heo.

-I bet on Jun Heo. -Me, too!

Of course, I'm betting on Jun Heo.

Let me place a bet.

Who knows? I might be the only lucky one today.

That man is doomed.

-Oh, look! -Why?

-Look! -What's happening?

-Here they come! -Come on!

Jun Heo is leading!

Jun, are you all right?

-I'm okay. -Such a shame!

You would have won if you didn't fall.

Don't worry. It happens.

I guess I'm no match for you.

Maybe.

It was just a game so don't be too disappointed.

Don't worry.

I wasn't supposed to win this match, anyway.

Jun, let's go to Chunmonggak. I feel amazing!

Let me treat you today. Let's go!

I'm afraid I already have a plan. Have fun.

A plan?

Too bad.

Giddy up! Come on.

How much is this?

What an idiot!

I'll be rich in no time if he keeps cheating.

Don't you think?

Wait. What happened?

-Did you get hurt? -No.

How much is it?

It's about 11 nyang.

It will take forever to save 500 nyang.

Jun, why don't we gamble with this money?

-We might... -Are you crazy?

Are we going to rob a storehouse or something?

In this way, it will take more than 20 years.

We'll make that money, by all means.

All right.

Of course.

Anyway, you did a great job today.

I'll see you later. I have a lot to do today.

See you.

Wait.

Why?

What's the matter?

What?

Oh, I see.

Hey.

Here right now?

Look at you, Dong-rae.

-I don't know what happened. -Dong-rae.

I want to trust you.

What happened? Jun, let me explain.

I can explain.

Please let me explain. Wait, I'm dizzy.

Hey.

You're becoming smarter every day.

Do you think so? I thought really hard this time.

-We can always gamble. -Stop it!

-Drink up! -Drink up!

So did I earn you a lot today?

What's wrong?

Guys. You didn't bet on me?

Well... That's...

-Of course, I wanted to bet on you. -And?

But all these men were praising Jun Heo.

That's why I...

You idiots.

Didn't I tell you that I would win today's match for certain?

How can you lose this opportunity?

Then who won all the money?

The guy called Dong-rae won all the money.

-Who? -Don't you know him?

The one who always tags along with Jun Heo.

He bet all his money on you today.

He took all the money.

I wasn't supposed

to win this match, anyway.

Can't you play more quietly?

I can't hear what my friends say, okay?

So he played me for a fool.

Oh, this is heavy.

Listen to my beautiful voice.

Isn't it beautiful?

I mean

I know eunuchs can't be manly

but how can they not bat an eye at a beauty like me?

Wait. Let me see.

It's hurting my pride.

Your face has great proportions.

Your eyes and nose are well-shaped.

Your lips have an especially beautiful color.

Then what could be the reason?

I should stop here.

-Go back now. -Why?

Ma'am.

I don't think it's appropriate of me to say it.

-Next. -Me!

-Me! -What is it?

It's okay. Tell me.

Oh, no. Don't do this.

What is it?

Are you ready to hear it?

You're too...

cute.

I mean, here.

Your chest is too cute.

That's what men are more interested in.

Your chest should be dramatic.

If you have a dramatic chest,

men can't help falling for you.

Gosh, what's wrong?

Who is it?

-Is it me? -It's none of you.

So what's the solution?

Here it is.

Once you drink this, your chest will burst out!

All right. Just try it.

-Just try it. -It's for free.

You should try some, too.

Drink it up.

Try it.

Yam and jujube help breasts get bigger.

It's also written in medical books, right?

Medical books aren't always true.

The effect differs greatly depending on who makes it and how.

Drink up.

-How is it? -What do you think?

If you buy two bottles, we'll give you one for free.

No, we can't.

It won't leave us any profits, then.

Look at you.

Don't you have any sympathy? She has such a beautiful face.

This medicine is her only hope.

-We really shouldn't do this. -Just look at her condition.

We don't normally do this.

They're lying. Don't believe them.

You said it would make my face smaller, but look at me.

It got even bigger.

Ma'am.

Do you really trust me?

What do you mean?

-You swindler. -Everything is in your mind.

Everything...

depends on your mind.

-Dong-rae. -Yes.

Repeat after us.

Trust in myself.

Come on. Trust in myself.

-Trust in myself. -Trust in myself.

Trust in you.

Trust in you.

Trust in ourselves.

-Trust in ourselves. -Trust in ourselves.

Trust in the medicine.

-Trust in the medicine. -Trust in the medicine.

I can do this.

-I can do this. -I can do this.

You can do this.

-You can do this. -You can do this.

We can do this.

-We can do this. -We can do this.

I can do this.

-I can do this. -I can do this.

-I can do this. -I can do this.

-I can do this. -I can do this.

-I can do this. -I can do this.

-I can do this. -I can do this.

I drank too much.

Finish up. We shouldn't get caught.

By the way, are yam and jujube

really written in medical books?

My goodness.

I have no idea.

By the way, you did an amazing job today.

-Hey! -I'm sorry.

-Oh, gosh. -I'm sorry.

Oh, my goodness.

It's disgusting.

What's this?

Wow.

This looks expensive.

It does. What could it be?

Hey.

-Oh, gosh. -Why?

-Look at these patterns. -I know.

Stop it.

There they are. They're over there!

-Oh, gosh. -Catch them!

-Catch them! -Catch them!

-Catch them! -They're going that way!

-Hurry up! -Catch them!

-Catch them! -This way!

-They can't be far. -Catch them!

Catch them!

It's this way.

Catch them!

Wait.

Why are you doing this? I didn't mean to bump into you.

You're scaring me. Please put your swords away.

Look.

Oh, gosh.

Wait.

Wait.

I'm sorry.

Catch him.

Those swindlers.

I still remember vividly when you were a baby.

You grew up so much.

It's your birthday tomorrow.

Is there anything you want?

PRINCE SOON-HOE

No, there isn't.

Why did you sigh?

Are you feeling unwell?

That's not it. I just have a lot on my mind these days.

The whole country is celebrating your birthday.

What's making you so worried?

I don't know why.

I feel somewhat depressed for no particular reason.

Eunuch Park. You serve him closely.

Can you guess why he is feeling this way?

I'm afraid to say this,

but it might be because it's about time for him to get married.

What?

Are you teasing me?

He has a point.

It's about time you get married.

We should find the right match for you soon.

Don't you think?

You're right, Your Highness.

No. That's not what I was trying to say.

Just give me some time.

I'll find a beautiful, nice lady for you.

I'm embarrassed.

I heard that you're having difficulty falling asleep at night these days.

Is your bed uncomfortable for you?

No, it isn't.

It's just that

I'm having strange dreams every night.

-Strange dreams? -Yes.

I keep dreaming about a girl weeping sadly.

For some reason, she looks a lot like me.

I feel strange when I wake up.

What's the matter?

It's nothing.

It's getting late.

I see.

-Please excuse me. -All right.

Why is he having such dreams?

Don't worry too much.

It can't be anything special.

These beautiful babies

will die on the day

of their 17th birthday.

Your Highness, Hong-joo from the Hall of Stars is here.

Let her in.

Are you ready for the ritual?

Yes.

The Hall of Stars will hold it tomorrow for the Crown Prince.

It's all for the Crown Prince. Please do your best.

Yes, Your Highness.

I know the Crown Prince and His Majesty will be there as well.

Will it be...

really okay?

Prince Soon-hoe is turning 17 tomorrow.

Will everything be really okay?

Don't worry. It was taken care of a long time ago.

The Crown Prince says he sees a girl in his dreams every night.

Could that girl be his deceased twin sister?

I'm so worried.

If anything happens to him...

Your Highness.

The Princess and I are connected by a spell.

If I live, the Princess will die.

If the Princess lives, I will die.

But look at me. I'm still alive.

I can be still alive because everything ended 17 years ago.

So don't worry too much.

Dreams are just dreams.

A girl?

I was scared.

Don't you know I'm a generous man?

-Step back. -Don't you really know?

What's happening?

-Choose whatever you want. -That one's so pretty.

-Step back. -Are you sure?

-What's happening? -What's going on?

Move. Step back.

What happened?

What is it? The body has no arms or legs.

Move.

Master. It must be from the Black Forest.

The Black Forest?

Haven't you heard about it?

Many people have been found dead in the Black Forest these days.

It's such a dangerous place.

No one ever comes back alive.

There is a rumor.

The kite hovering over there

is said to be made of the dead people's clothes.

My goodness. I'm so scared.

I had never run so fast in my life.

-I didn't know I could run so fast. -Do you know what happened?

-Do you know what I went through? -What happened?

-You think you're faster than me? -I had to...

-I ran around all day. -You have no idea.

-Oh, my. -Oh, gosh.

What's wrong with you?

I'm sorry. Oh, my goodness!

Oh, gosh! My goodness!

My goodness. What was that?

What was that? Gosh.

I'm sorry.

Where are you going?

You look very happy.

I lost the match. Why would I be happy?

Jun.

I heard people say that

you would do anything to earn money.

Do you need money, Jun?

Do you want me to help you?

Do you see that kite over there?

Look. Bring that kite to me.

I've always wanted to have it.

Young Master, you seem quite drunk.

Why don't you head home?

Five hundred nyang.

How's that?

I'll give you 500 nyang.

How long would it take to save up such big money?

Bring that kite and I'll give you 500 nyang.

What do you say?

I'm not forcing you.

I just thought that you might need money.

What do you say?

You don't have to do it.

Mi-hyang, let's go.

Yes, Master.

I'll do it.

Are you crazy?

I'll bring that kite to you.

But

keep your promise about the money.

Don't worry.

Everyone here is a witness.

Don't worry.

Jun. I'm your brother, okay?

-Are you really going there? -Yes, I am.

Are you crazy? That's the Black Forest.

You might die.

Hey.

It's 500 nyang.

Do you know how many bottles we have to sell to earn that?

That crazy idiot.

Hey, Ok.

Are you really going to pay him if he brings that kite?

Hey, I'm Ok Heo.

-Have I ever taken back my words? -No.

Of course, I'll pay him,

only if he comes back alive.

Of course.

But it's the Black Forest. It's likely that he won't make it.

Isn't he really foolish?

Why would he risk his life for money?

Goodbye, Jun.

Gosh! Hey!

We're in the Black Forest, you idiot!

Wait for me, Jun. Hey!

Oh, gosh.

Why did you tag along? You're being a burden.

Am I a burden to you?

Do you think I'm a burden?

I tagged along because I was worried about you.

Gosh. That sound.

Jun, have you heard the rumor?

What rumor?

-Haven't you heard? -What are you talking about?

A cursed ghost

lives in this Black Forest.

-A cursed ghost? -Yes.

She's very beautiful,

but she digs out

your heart.

My heart?

Your heart.

So...

how beautiful is she?

-Oh, my goodness. -A ghost?

-I don't believe it. -Gosh.

It's true.

A while ago... Oh, my goodness.

What is it? You scared me.

Be careful.

Let go!

Let's go, Jun. Hurry.

Oh, my goodness.

Dong-rae!

Dong-rae!

-Jun. -Yes?

You're not going to tell anyone, are you?

No, I'm not.

What is it now?

This place is a bit scary.

What?

-Why? -Oh, gosh.

What's that?

Be quiet.

Where is it?

It's a tiger.

It's a tiger.

-Dong-rae. -Yes.

Listen to me carefully.

-It's a tiger... -On the count of three,

-run away without looking back. -Okay.

One, two...

It's a tiger.

Dong-rae.

-Dong-rae. -It's a tiger.

It's a tiger.

Jun.

Jun.

I'm really sorry,

but...

I really...

need that money.

So...

move.

What is this house?

Why is there a house in a place like this?

Excuse me. Is anyone here?

I'm coming in.

Oh, gosh.

My kite.

What happened?

Who are you?

Who are you?

Hey, who are you?

Put that thing away.

Tell me who you are.

What is this?

You're the intruder. Why should I tell you who I am?

You should tell me who you are.

You must be mistaken.

I'm not a bad person.

I'll explain.

Just release me first, will you?

How can I trust you?

I can't think of a way to make you trust me right away,

but you can't leave me tied up like this forever.

You trespassed into my house. Why are you so confident?

Your house?

Is this your home?

It looks like a ghost's house.

In this Black Forest lives a cursed ghost.

She's very beautiful,

but she digs out

your heart.

No way.

I knew it.

I've been experiencing a headache since I got here.

-It's because I hit you with this. -Be quiet, you witch!

-What? -I know you're going to lure me

and dig out my heart.

Stay away from me, you ghost!

Save me, merciful Buddha! Save me, merciful Buddha!

Please give me the wisdom

to overcome

-this... -You're so noisy.

It's strange.

He looks rather stupid and timid.

He can't be that dangerous.

Fine. I'll release you.

But do me a favor.

Please...

let me eat.

There. All of them.

You want all of them?

Yes.

They were just hanging there for days.

I really want to taste them.

Hey.

I mean

if you want them so much, why don't you pick them yourself?

They're not hanging that high.

I can't go out.

You can't go out?

Why not?

Are you locked up or something?

Fine. I'll pick them for you.

Look at this.

This one looks tasty.

This one is so ripe.

Hey, look at this.

There you go.

I'm okay.

Why? It tastes amazing.

By the way, are you really a human being?

Why? Do you still think I'm a ghost?

Then again, if you're a ghost,

no one would have to be scared of ghosts.

If you're not a ghost, why do you live in a place like this?

Because it's my home.

You've been calling this place your home.

Do you really live here?

Then where is your family?

My family is...

It's none of your business.

Why did you end up here, then?

I

wanted to...

Oh, right. My kite.

-Gosh. My kite -Your kite?

Wait. My kite.

Where is my kite?

What?

Well...

I missed it, and it flew away.

What?

That kite means a lot to me.

That kite means a lot to me as well.

Gosh, my kite.

Why do you call it your kite? It's my kite.

Well, I know it's your kite,

but it's my kite at the same time.

Technically, it's not my kite, but it has to be mine.

What are you talking about?

So you're a thief.

What? A thief?

Yes. You were going to take something that didn't belong to you.

-It means that you're a thief. -Hey.

It's true that I wanted to take it, but I wasn't stealing it.

I didn't know it was yours.

Everything belongs to someone.

How are you going to repay it?

Why is that kite such a big deal?

I'll make one for you.

Here. It's done.

What is this?

Don't you see? It's a kite.

Sir.

Do you think it will fly?

-What? -Forget it.

I didn't expect much from you, anyway.

Hey, wait here. I'll go and fix it.

Forget it.

I don't think it will be any different.

Give it to me. I'll fix it perfectly.

Forget it.

-Give it to me. -Forget it.

-Let go of it. -Do you call this a kite?

Let go of it, will you?

-I'm not letting go of it. -Let go of it.

-Let go of it. -Forget it.

Gosh.

You're a strong man.

What?

Your chest is so muscular.

-What are you doing? -Stay still.

Your heartbeat is very loud, too.

It's pounding.

Are you out of your mind?

Gosh.

Girls shouldn't behave like that.

We can't?

Of course, not.

Why?

Because you can't.

You're blushing.

Are you sick?

Stop it!

I've never seen a girl like you.

What?

What are you doing now?

You don't feel anything?

What are you talking about?

It's strange.

This book says when a girl winks at a man,

his nose will start bleeding.

I guess it's not that easy after all.

Stop it.

Don't do that.

Gosh.

Yeon-hee.

-Uh-oh. -Why?

-Leave now. -Why?

You'll get in trouble if he finds out you are here.

-Go. Hurry. -I am going.

Yeon-hee.

Yeon-hee.

Father.

Why didn't you answer me?

Well...

What have you been doing here?

I saw a squirrel running up the wall.

It was this big! Or was it this big?

It came in here without permission.

-A squirrel? -Yes.

But it ran away just when you got here.

Look at you!

Did you forget what I said?

-Sorry? -If I didn't come,

were you going to jump over the wall?

-No, that's not it. -Be quiet!

I told you this many times.

Do you even remember it?

Why aren't you answering?

I remember it.

No matter what happens,

I should never go out of this house.

Always keep that in mind.

Okay?

I will.

Mother.

We finally located Chungbing Temple.

It's around here.

Chungbing Temple must be

where the Book of Curses is kept.

My lord, once we find that book,

will we able to lift the curse?

Once we find the book,

we'll be able to find a way.

No.

We must find a way.

Make sure the palace is closely guarded.

When Hong-joo finds out that the Princess is alive,

she'll try to offer Yeon-hee as a sacrifice for the black magic.

A sacrifice?

Why would she do that?

For the evil black magic to work

a price needs to be paid.

She'll want to offer Yeon-hee's cursed body as a sacrifice

and acquire its power.

Does she want the power of the black magic

to rule the Joseon Dynasty?

No, it's quite the opposite.

Hong-joo wants to put an end to Joseon Dynasty.

Will we be able to stop her plan by lifting Yeon-hee's curse?

That's the only possible way at the moment.

Hong-joo is aware of it as well, so she'll try to kill Yeon-hee.

Therefore, by all means,

we must find the Book of Curses.

-Yes, my lord. -Yes, my lord.

Your Majesty.

Is she the baby you were talking about?

Yes.

This princess was born by Hong-joo's black magic.

She's the only one who can stop Hong-joo.

Five years ago,

I was aware

that Mother was plotting to harm the late king with her.

But

I didn't do anything about it.

I might have ended up like this

to pay for that.

I am so sorry.

Even though I'm the King and the father,

I can't do anything for you.

Make sure that you save her.

Lift her curse and save this kingdom.

There should never be another powerless and cruel king like me in the future.

You have to put an end to the curse on the Joseon Dynasty through this baby.

You must...

stop that woman.

I'd even risk my own life

to save her and the kingdom.

This is rubbish.

Your heartbeat is very loud, too.

It's pounding.

Have you been behaving yourself today?

Poong-yeon.

What were you thinking about?

It's nothing.

But what's all this?

The whole town is covered with flowers.

I would love to show you,

but this is all I can do since I can't bring the scenery itself.

They're beautiful, Poong-yeon.

By the way, the kite on the tree seems to be gone.

What?

Well, the thing is...

It got blown away

by a sudden strong wind.

I see.

What's that rubbish?

It's nothing.

It's a kite that isn't like the other one.

By the way,

why did you come again?

You'll get in trouble if Father finds out.

I came to give you a present.

Wow!

This is a sky lantern!

Tomorrow evening, there will be a sky lantern festival.

If you write down your wish on it and fly it up,

your wish will come true.

Is that true?

But...

there is no use for me to write down my wish.

I can't go and fly it anyway.

That's no problem.

I can fly it for you. Here you go.

Can you really do that for me?

But why are you giving me a present all of a sudden?

It's your birthday tomorrow.

Did you know that?

Of course.

Poong-yeon.

You're the best.

Don't you respect your father?

Didn't I tell you

to stop visiting Yeon-hee?

She's locked up in that tiny house all day long.

If I don't visit her,

she'll feel so lonely and alone.

As I said many times,

visiting her doesn't help Yeon-hee at all.

By any chance,

do you have feelings for her?

That should never happen.

Not a chance!

I'm done.

So what did you write?

You shouldn't read someone's wish. It's a secret.

You're right. It's a secret.

So the festival starts tomorrow?

Why? Do you want to go?

No, not really.

You tell me what it is like every year. I'm tired of it.

Also, it's so noisy when they have a festival.

Why do they have to beat a gong the entire time?

It's so bright and noisy even at night that I can't sleep.

Poong-yeon, it's getting dark.

You have to go back before Father finds out.

Okay.

I can't go out.

No matter what happens,

I should never go out of this house.

Then

is she really locked up in there?

Why?

I'm not in the position to worry about someone else.

Why did it end up there?

I can't reach it.

Wait. My kite.

Where is my kite?

That kite means a lot to me.

How are you going to repay it?

Oh, it's slippery.

SECRET HEALER

Yeon-hee went outside of the walls.

Were you born in a family where you don't belong?

I want you to live a happy life free of obstacles.

Poong-yeon.

If you fail to lift the curse before the mark disappears,

the person who's trying to lift the curse will die.

We must find the Princess and take her to the palace.

Do you want to save everyone? Sacrifice your life.

If I don't lift my curse and die, we'll never meet again.

SECRET HEALER

SECRET HEALER

Subtitle translation by Julia Lee