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[Episode 8]

Innskeep! Innskeep!

Coming!

Give us some rice soup.

Some wine as well?

- No. - All right.

Since it's late, let's spend the night here and go see the magistrate tomorrow.

It'll be better to see him tomorrow, considering our shabby appearance.

You're buying today, right?

You crazy?

Come on.

Innskeep! Innskeep!

Welcome!

Bring me a table full of good food and wine!

What about the favor I asked you?

If you help me, you can have whatever you want in the menu.

What favor?

Her daughter might get kicked out since she can't have a son.

She wants to know how her daughter can have a son.

- That's easy. - How?

I'm an expert in having sons. Send her over to me.

You silly bum!

I'd take you, too.

I'm a semi-expert.

Do you have the letter?

Yes, right here.

If you show him the letter, the magistrate will help us settle down.

He and your father were dear friends when they served together.

The magistrate is a very generous man.

Are you in there?

Try some of this. It's very sweet.

Thank you.

It seems like you're from far away.

We're from Yongcheon.

Yongcheon? Where is that?

It's right below Euiju in Pyeongan Province.

Euiju? That's far away. I'm sure it wasn't easy.

Is Saneum a good place to live?

People are starving from bad harvests these days.

But you can at least get by in Saneum.

I didn't see any large farms here or a lot of trade for that matter.

Farming isn't the only way to make a living in Saneum.

If you work here for three years, you'll have enough to eat for three years.

This place is famous for medicinal herbs.

Angelica roots good for the blood, and shizandra fruits for coughing.

They go for three times the cost than anywhere else.

Since Mt. Jiri is here, there's no worry.

There are different herbs every season.

As long as you are diligent, you'll get by.

And if you work at the iron mine, you'll earn enough for your family.

There's an iron mine here?

Of course. This town is famous for its Mayeondong iron mine.

This is a perfect place for the poor to make a living.

Have some, and get some rest.

If what she said is true, it will be perfect.

Back home we had northern barbarians invading all the time.

But here, people seem much more relaxed and good-hearted.

Whether I collect herbs or work in the mine, I'll take care of you.

If you can live without prejudice for being a concubine's son,

I'll be happy with that alone.

Let's not think about the past. Let's make a decent living here.

We must do well to thank your father for his generosity.

Yes, Mother.

Over here, this way.

Good morning.

Then I shall be going.

Be on your best behavior. Uphold your father's honor.

Yes, Mother.

The former magistrate? What do you mean "former" magistrate?

Was his surname Cho? I used to serve him.

Then he no longer governs here?

Of course not. Why would he when he retired?

What is your relationship with him?

Huh?

He is someone I must see. I came all the way from Yongcheon.

Yongcheon? Where is that?

You mean the town below Euiju?

That's hundreds of miles away.

- Goodness. - So far.

Unfortunately for you, you'll find him in the capital.

Who is he?

Maybe he was a lovechild of the former magistrate.

He said his last name is Heo. The former magistrate was Cho.

It's strange that he came so far. Maybe he's a wanted criminal.

You had better not stir up trouble again.

Come on, I'm no troublemaker!

I nearly forgot. It's the bear's gall you asked for.

Bear's gall? This is a badger's gall!

You're pretty quick, but this is almost as good.

You'll shoot bullets.

Watch it. So inappropriate.

Mom, I'm hungry.

Would I starve you if I had food?

Stop crying!

Excuse me...

Buy some rice porridge for your kids.

Thank you! Thank you, sir!

Are you not from Saneum?

No. We came to avoid the famine, but they're kicking us out.

Why?

Why do you think? They kick out any out-of-towners.

The magistrate is very strict about that.

Anyway, thank you very much, sir.

Did you meet him?

Is something wrong?

He had resigned and moved to Hanyang.

What?

We came all the way here for him.

How could this...? What now?

We lost His Lordship's money. We're stranded in this unfamiliar town.

If we can't go back, we must stay and fight.

Even if we live in a mud hut and live off roots and tree bark,

it'd be better for us to live here.

But if we're to settle here, we have to secure our identities.

The town officials will ask to see our identification.

Since I don't have an ID on me...

His Lordship told me to say we're famine refugees.

But this town frowns on refugees and kicks them out.

What? Then what do we do?

Hey, buddy.

Let me see some ID.

Don't worry, not a town official. I'd like a word.

My name Gu Il-seo.

I am Heo Jun.

Let me get straight to the point. You don't have an ID?

Even if you do, you're a commoner, huh?

There are tons of people like you.

Moving after screwing up, and using the famine as an excuse...

What do you want? What's this about?

Don't be scared. I am only here to help.

I am very close to all of the officials in this town.

It will be easy for me to make a fake ID for you.

But I don't even know you. Why are you trying to help me?

Why do you think we have IDs?

The nobility made them so they could make slaves out of us.

I'm in the same boat as you are. We should help out each other.

Front some money so I can treat the officials at a gisaeng house.

Getting a new ID is not that difficult.

Are you sure?

Am I sure? Am I SURE?

I'm walking.

Wait!

Wait just a minute.

Mother, what's wrong?

Mother!

Mother!

What's wrong?

Innskeep! Innskeep!

What's wrong?

My mother is ill. Where is the village doctor?

Goodness, she must have stomach problems.

Don't worry, Doctor Yu can cure you unless you're already dead.

Doctor Yu?

- His name is Yu Eui-tae. - He can cure any disease.

Where can I find him?

Cross the stream.

Come with me. Hurry.

Mother.

Follow me. Hurry along.

This way.

What are you, a snail?

Move! Move!

This way!

Careful, careful.

Wait here a second.

Here.

What's this?

Your number.

If that guy there signals you, take her up front.

He gave me a faster number because we're good friends.

Thank you.

How are you, Mother?

I'm much better now.

If he has so many patients, he must be really good.

Hang in there.

Is this place always so busy?

It's because the doctor is not home right now.

Where is he then?

I don't know.

That strange man sometimes leaves the house for months.

You're lucky if you get sick while he is home.

That's Doctor Yu over there.

The person next to him is Do-ji, his son.

Do-ji is also a very skilled doctor.

What is your name?

I'm Jin Dol-seok from Bamgol.

You have jaundice. You have an ill liver.

Prescribe Gentian for his symptoms.

If it gets painful, take something sweet.

Take licorice root, and eat rice with beef and jujube.

Next.

Over here.

The place to apply acupuncture is right beneath the left knee.

Proceed.

Yes, sir.

Your scrotum isn't very strong.

Huh? What's a scrotum?

You don't even know? The testicles that all men have.

Yours are half the size of other men's.

- Get him some palmihwan pills. - Yes, sir.

Next.

Why do you say nothing?

No medicine can cure your condition. Go home and write your will.

The impudence!

You're practically a walking corpse.

Corpse? Who?

How dare you call me a corpse?

Check my pulse again! Treat my condition at once!

I help those who can be helped. I can't breathe life into a dead man.

What?

Why, you quack! You're nothing more than a charlatan.

Feel my pulse again this instant!

Go back to your house if you want to die in comfort.

Are you so arrogant because you cured the provincial governor?

Cure my disease now, you bastard!

Milord! Milord!

Over here, sir.

It's nothing serious. Take her home.

What do you mean it's nothing serious?

Can't you see her sweating?

What is your name?

Sir?

I am not the sick one. It's my mother.

What is your name?

My name is Heo Jun.

Is she suffering from a grave illness?

It's only a temporary condition of indigestion from being seasick.

Wash her feet with warm water and she'll be fine.

What do you mean seasick?

Did you see us on a boat? We were never onboard a ship!

He can smell a corpse from the son who attended a funeral days ago.

Stop being stubborn and follow his instructions.

Thank you for your help.

Don't mention it.

This is all I have left from traveling.

This isn't enough to see under a gisaeng's skirt.

Oh well, I'm not helping for the money.

Get me a new ID and I'll owe you for life.

As you want. I'll get you the ID.

Meet me at the guardian tree at noon tomorrow.

We'll see how it goes.

Take care.

How are you feeling?

Much better. I feel all better now.

Doctor Yu is a good doctor.

I agree.

I heard that he's very eccentric.

Anyway, what do we do since the magistrate is gone?

Don't worry, I found a way to get a new ID.

How? You don't know anyone here.

I know what I'm doing. Just take care of yourself.

Innskeep.

Do you know Gu Il-seo?

Sure, he took your mom to the doctor, right?

What kind of a person is he?

He used to be a hunter at Mt. Jiri. He's a known crook and hustler.

Better watch out.

I heard rumors that he's cheating money out of refugees.

Where can I find him?

He's probably somewhere gambling.

Jeez, will you stop getting on my nerves?

I have some precious musk deer. Yours for one coin.

It's the real deal.

You crook, why not tell me that radish is actually ginseng?

If that's musk, this is the herb of immortality!

Three years with Doctor Yu has taught us a thing or two.

Don't ever think you can cheat us!

I lost so much money here today. Spare me a little pocket change.

You pathetic rat! Here, buy yourself a drink!

I'll get you real musk deer next time, so you can give it to your wife.

Huh?

She's the ugliest broad in town. Maybe the scent will mask her looks.

Why, you...! You worthless punk!

Gosh, what a rotten luck. Darn it...!

What brings you here?

Where's my ID?

Where is it?

Well, it didn't really work out.

I'll need some more money. Can you get more?

Any pendants or golden rings? Anything worth money.

What are you doing?

You don't know who you're dealing with.

Nobody survived after messing with me.

Come on. Let's go.

You know how to fight.

Help! Help!

You scam poor refugees! You deserve to die.

I'm so sorry. Please don't kill me.

I have a wife and kids. Have mercy.

Give me back my money!

Now!

I don't have it anymore. I lost everything in gambling.

That way.

Where are we going?

I found a temporary place to live.

Scam me again, and you’re dead.

Please, I’m an honest man.

This way. Come on.

This way, hurry along.

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My name is Heo Jun. I want to learn to practice medicine.

If I don't teach him well, he'll kill someone with his ability.

What's going on?

Away, we don't accept thugs like you.

Enough!

Do-ji.

What are you doing?

The majority of his parents are people who can't afford to pay.

I had to do something to keep the clinic open.

Child! My son!

Sweetie, I'm home.

Goodness, isn't that silk?

Where did you get this water?

It's my first time here, so I didn't know which water to get.

Rubbish!

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