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[Episode 12]

Sir... Sir...

There is the royal army! Kill them!

What are you doing? Come out!

What is it?

A riot broke out.

Peasants rose up. It's chaos out there. Just come out.

What?

- Hurry! - Hurry up!

What about Prince Heung Seon?

Sir! Sir! A big problem.

A riot. The commoners started a riot.

Are you okay?

What on earth...?

Where did you say we were?

It's Jinju.

It's a riot. A riot of the people!

Riot?

In 1862, starting from Jinju, popular riots broke out all across the country.

The people impatient of tyranny and exploitation rose up in arms.

And I was in the eye of that cyclone.

What? Riot?

Yes.

Peasants in the Jinju area are rising up and attacking government offices.

It was reported that scores of bureaucrats were killed or injured.

What the heck were the royal forces doing at that time?

Since riots broke out simultaneously and rebels fought quite fiercely,

the royal forces couldn't stop the rebellion.

Send an express messenger and dispatch a punitive force.

Yes, Your Excellency.

The disloyal mob is unworthy of citizenship.

It is better to annihilate them from the very beginning.

Jinju...

Jinju?

Isn't it Jinju where Kyung Tak is?

Pardon?

Yes, that's right.

Put him in charge of a punitive force with orders to resolve the crisis.

Father.

You can't entrust such an important mission to that demoted jerk.

He is apt at arms and tactics.

Moreover, to make up for his previous mistake,

he'll probably do his best to resolve the situation.

Stop there!

What's this lawlessness? Let him go!

Back off, you petty aristocrat!

If you want to stay alive, shut up!

He is a messenger of a Royal command.

If you harm that man, you will be branded as traitors!

King?

You think he'd even care about low lives like us?

Stay back.

If you keep bothering us, you won't be safe either.

Please stop.

No one can touch this man.

If you lay a finger on him,

you will go down to hell with us! Got it?

Come on, make my day!

I will kill you with this!

I am Haeung Yi, a royal kinsman.

Your Excellency.

What is it?

The Queen Dowager recovered her consciousness.

Darn it.

Death penalty?

What deadly crime did Prince Heung Seon do

that he should receive poison added to exile?

Was it your idea, Councilor?

Your Highness, all the royal court members agreed and decided it.

This servant requested it.

Firstly, neglecting the people in distress, he held the extravagant banquet.

Secondly, he jeopardized the safety of Your Highness the Queen Dowager.

Although he didn't admit his guilt,

he deserves death on two of the charges.

It seems you are blaming me, not Prince Heung Seon!

That is absurd.

Then, you don't mind if I withdraw the death sentence on him, do you?

I will honor your wish. However, it's been a while...

since an executioner left with the Royal command.

Did you send an express messenger?

Yes. Upon receiving the Royal command, he left for Jinju.

Oh.

I had an audience with the King and petitioned for his life.

Since you said you'd honor my wish,

there will be no need for further discussion.

Riots in Jinju area caused great anxiety to the King.

Isn't that a more urgent issue than the punishment of Prince Heung Seon?

The Councilor already ordered a dispatch of punitive force.

Is that so? Very good.

I feel reassured since we have you, Councilor.

Inscrutable are your favors.

A Royal command is on the way! Make way!

Aren't you done yet?

Bring me remaining poison when you're done.

Sir.

You said you'd become my friend.

Then please do not get in my way.

You can't die like this.

I'm bitterly regretful for this as well.

I had so many plans for this country with you by my side.

Receive a Royal command!

Prince Heung Seon, heed my words.

In my confusion, I nearly lost my loyal servant.

Since your innocence has been already proved,

Haeung Yi shall return to the capital city upon receiving this command.

Inscrutable are your favors, Your Majesty.

My Lady, what is going on?

How could they treat people like animals?

No wonder the people rose up.

You might get injured.

Let's take another way.

Gae Bok, run!

What are you doing?

How could you commit this evil as government officials?

Let her go!

How dare you..

My Lady.

Seems you are not from this town.

How dare you stare at me?

Don't you know who I am?

Judging by your attire, I guess you're the magistrate in this town. For shame!

You, who are supposed to take care of the people,

dared to violate a girl in broad daylight.

She's a child of a rebel.

I was investigating her myself to trace the rebels. How dare you!

Whether you investigate or punish her, do it by the law.

Becoming more daring, hm? All right.

Why... Why?!

In this town!

I am the law.

Not quite docile but much more attractive.

I need to question you.

Don't you dare!

My Lady, come!

- Get them! - Yes.

Miss.

Who are you?

Aren't these guys one of the rebels?

Rebels? What the heck.

This gentleman is...

I am Haeung Yi, a royal kinsman.

I'm on my way to Hanyang in obedience to the king's command.

Then just go on your way.

I'm sorry, I can't.

This lady is my company.

Where is the magistrate?

He went to the town to wipe out remnants of the rebellion.

There must be only children and women left in town.

Seems he's itching to distinguish himself.

Feed the horses and let the soldiers rest.

Detect the movement of the rebels in this area in the meantime.

Yes!

What are they? Keep them off!

Attack!

The situation here is too chaotic for a woman to make the trip.

Beyond the hill is the temple my brother stays at.

I heard on the way

that the royal court already dispatched a punitive army.

When the rebels clash with the army,

no place will remain safe.

You can come back after riots subside.

It'll be safer for you to come with us.

Thank you for your concern but I can take care of myself.

I'm glad that you are unharmed.

I'll see you in Hanyang.

-Boon Nim. -Yes?

Go with them.

Tell my mother that I will be back with Young Hwi so not to worry.

Go before me. I think I should go with her.

Take good care of her.

As soon as I get to Hanyang, I will meet the royal court members.

I'll report on the situation here and find a way to handle public unrest.

Okay. Please take care.

Please take good care of him.

Don't worry.

I will ride at a full blast.

Lady.

I said I could find my way.

I'm also headed for the temple your brother stays at.

There's no need. I can go by myself.

I'm going there on my own accord.

I'm not following you.

Lady, please sit over here for a moment.

I'm fine.

You are not. Please just sit down.

Seems you got a blister. Let me pop it.

Otherwise it'll be hard for you to walk all the way.

You're done.

I know you are angry with me.

What I said the other day...

No. I'm not angry with you.

You said that I reminded you of the love you left behind

and so you felt uncomfortable with me around.

I understand.

I was careless...

to make you feel burdened when you could disappear just as how you came.

No.

I thank you and you are precious to me.

Same for me.

I'm also grateful to you, and you are precious to me.

But...

I think our tie in this world should end here.

Help.

Please help me.

Hey.

Hey, are you okay?

Please help me.

He got stabbed.

Hey.

I think he's the magistrate we just ran into.

I need to move him and suture the wound.

Hey, try to get up.

Seeing you in health,

this servant wouldn't have any regrets even if I died now.

Just like me, you came back from the jaws of death.

I nearly lost a faithful royal kinsman.

This foolish servant caused a great anxiety to Your Highness.

Please punish me with death!

What are you saying? I managed to turn the king's mind to spare your life.

I cannot grant that request.

This servant sought your audience to give an urgent report.

What is it?

The public sentiment in Jinju is in disarray.

Corrupted officials' exploitation of the people went to such extremes,

the people, sick of of tyranny, rose up in arms.

I have heard about it.

The King is also greatly concerned about that matter.

It's not too late, your Highness.

We should reform the tax system and purge society of corrupt officials

in order to soothe the people.

This servant desires to advise His Majesty, so please put in some words for me.

I will.

Is someone out there?

Lie down.

Please prepare hot water.

Lady?

He does not deserve to be saved.

What do you mean?

I saw it clearly with my own eyes

when he killed a girl he tried to violate.

He killed an innocent person?

A brute in human form. He is worse than an animal.

So...

you're saying he should die?

Of course.

He might do horrible things again if we save his life. We never know.

Wrong.

What do you mean?

A doctor shouldn't discriminate.

Whoever he is, whatever he did,

a doctor should do the best to save his life.

Then what if 10, no, 100 innocent people die because of him?

Can you take responsibility for those wrongful deaths?

What I can take responsibility is...

...the life of the patient in front of me!

Maybe that's right in the world you came from,

but I can't accept it.

Is that the medicine you learned from me?

Giving injections and prescriptions...

You thought you could become a doctor with those skills alone?

Far from it!

If you thought so, you were misguided.

Whether they are good or bad, a doctor must save lives.

Even if there is little hope, you shouldn't give up.

Well, I didn't know that either.

Until Mi Na taught me that, I thought I was the best!

I don't want to hear about her.

Why...

Why do you tell me about her?

I am not Mi Na, your love!

I am Young Rae Hong.

Young Rae Hong who lives here and now in Joseon.

I'm sorry. I really can't help you with this surgery.

Didn't I say you resembled her?

The more I see you, the more I think of her and miss her.

But you are not her.

I am not Mi Na, your love!

I am Young Rae Hong.

Young Rae Hong who lives here and now in Joseon.

He needs emergency surgery since the peritoneum was penetrated.

If the major vein had been cut, it would've been fatal.

Endure the pain since there's no anesthetic.

If you save my life, I'll give you a huge reward.

Just shut up and stay still.

What?

You might bite your tongue. Bite this.

Fortunately, there's little damage to internal organs,

but the small intestines got torn.

If not treated promptly, it can develop to peritonitis and even sepsis.

How did he run away with a stab?

Let's look through this place.

Who's in there? Open the door!

There he is, the magistrate.

There's no time.

Stop the bleeding before suturing the wound.

Stop. There is a patient inside.

Who in the world is she?

Are you one of the bastards that are inside?

Step aside if you want to stay alive.

Wait until the surgery is finished.

Or, you'll have to kill me first to enter.

You think we cannot kill you?

You cannot enter till the surgery is finished.

Doctor Jin, keep going.

What are we waiting for?

Hustle her out and drag out the magistrate, that bastard!

Drag them out! Drag them out!

Hey, drag him out! Now!

We got him!

This man and woman are as bad as him!

Let's drag them off, too!

Professor Lee.

If you are going to the king's office, your trip will be in vain.

What do you mean?

The Queen Dowager just allowed me to...

The King is already in the bedroom, complaining of illness.

My trip was in vain too.

Then what about state affairs?

He ordered that the royal court members take care of it by themselves.

I see you again in this world, Councilor.

So you've suffered hardships. It could've been worse.

I owe you favors, Councilor.

How serious is the King's illness?

Since he is indisposed in nature,

his condition is constantly changing.

Since the Royal Physician looks after him day and night,

I'm he will get better soon.

I am doing my best.

Royal court members are waiting. Let's go, Father.

The public sentiment is worrisome.

If you try to deal with it by force, it'll only cause resistance. So...

Leave state affairs to me.

Just keep the Queen Dowager comapny.

We got the magistrate!

We got him!

Young Hwi...

Chase the rebels! Don't lose them!

He is the leader of the rebellion.

Chase them! Move!

Sir, the magistrate was attacked by the rebels.

What?

All his men were slaughtered and it seemed the magistrate was caught

and taken to their mountain fortress.

How is their defense in the fortress?

Their weapons are poor but it is said that the leader is apt at tactics.

Is something wrong?

Nothing.

Tell our men to prepare for battle..

We'll attack the enemy at the dawn.

Yes!

Young Hwi.

It seems we can't avoid our fate even if we tried.

We've come too far.

You are scary, Young Rae.

It is you who are scary.

Instead of studying in the temple, you became the leader of rebels?

I feel totally lost.

But Young Rae, the world made me take up a sword instead of a pen.

Young Hwi.

How did I become their leader?

Well.

Had I not passed by the area when peasants rose up...

Had I not seen the people dying who didn't even know how to fight...

then I would still be reading books in a temple by now.

Prince Heung Seon went to Hanyang.

He said he'd find a way to resolve this situation.

What could he do at the royal court controlled by the State Councilor?

Isn't it better to have innocent victims?

You cannot overthrow the society by force!

You think they are out there to overthrow society?

No.

They're screaming for help, not for death.

Still, nothing will change.

You'll only see them lose their lives.

Do you give up on patients if there's little chance?

Then don't tell me to ignore them.

Young Hwi.

Leave with Doctor Jin as soon as the day breaks.

Tell Mother that I am doing well.

Come with me.

There must be someone who can replace you here.

Young Rae, did you learn medicine because there's no one but you can?

This is why we are much alike.

We're stubborn and have many secrets...

Something's wrong.

The Riot in Jinju I learned about was not something like this.

What do you mean?

It's true peasants rose up in arms but,

they only set fire to government offices

and attacked corrupted officials. And then they dispersed voluntarily.

There was no full-scale battle like this.

You mean it is different from the history you know?

The biggest mistake you made here is...

that you saved the Left State Councilor.

Hey.

Doctor Jin, what's wrong?

What the heck have I done?

Were you ransomed as someone's concubine?

Why a big bow?

How could I not welcome you back from that deadly situation?

That makes sense. Don't you think so?

Your conversation with the Queen Dowager didn't go well?

The King is sick, and so are the people.

It may be presumptuous of me to say this but,

if demise befalls upon the King before he has a successor,

what will become of everything?

Then someone the Councilor supports will succeed the throne.

The throne of a dummy king.

Then, until a successor is decided,

we had better pray for the health of His Majesty.

The Royal Physician is the Councilor's man. How could we not worry?

The health of His Majesty is in their hands.

Professor Lee.

This just came to my mind.

How about moving Doctor Jin to the royal court clinic?

Then maybe they can't have their way with the King's health.

The royal court clinic is under the jurisdiction of the Royal Physician.

Even if the Queen Dowager asks, if he refuses it, there's no other way.

And Royal Physician Yu is not a pushover.

Then the Royal Physician is the problem.

If the rock is heavy, you should use a lever.

Can I get you a useful lever?

Sir.

Sorry about this.

Rebels hold the magistrate hostage and lurk in a mountain fortress.

We will make a raid and sweep of the enemy.

Show your valor and secure the sternness of the Royal command!

Got that?

Yes!

To battle!

Tie up the magistrate and wait.

He'll be of use if the fight is not going in our favor.

Yes.

Why are you still here?

Hurry and escape now.

I cannot go without you.

Young Rae.

You're fighting a losing battle.

You shouldn't have started it from the beginning.

Please stop. Tell them to lie down their arms and...

Even if I tell them to stop, they won't listen to me.

They've been exploited and abused this whole time.

What would they fear now?

Please.

Young Hwi, please...

Please protect Young Rae.

Tell Mother...

that I am studying hard. Tell her that.

Young Hwi.

Attack!

Do not yield!

Do not yield an inch!

Attack!

Do not yield an inch!

Archers!

Attack!

Artillery!

Fire!

Break open the gate! Push hard!

Don't stop!

Attack!

The gate broke open!

Sir!

We'll abandon the fortress. Retreat.

Take the magistrate and let's get out of here.

Yes.

Sir!

Find the magistrate first.

You guys follow me.

And you guys clear remnants of the rebellion.

Yes!

Doctor Jin.

I should go back.

There must be injured people from the battle.

I can't leave like this.

Let's do that. Go back and...

No.

It'll be dangerous for you.

I'll go alone so please go wait for me in town.

No. I'll go with you and help.

Please, listen to me!

I don't want to see you hurt or face danger any more.

Don't you get it?

This has nothing to do with Mi Na.

You, who stands right in front me...

It's hard for me because of you.

Attack!

Confronting you like this,

I'm reminded of the days we practiced swordsmanship together.

I always defeated you.

Did you forget? I won consecutively later.

Thanks for clearing the false charges on my sister.

I said I'd put to death if we met again.

If it's your sword,

I will happily accept it.

You foolish friend.

Kyung Tak.

My only friend just died.

Now I don't have any friends.

No!

Young Hwi.

Young Hwi...

Young Hwi!

When you report to the royal court,

make sure to report that I've executed the leader of the rebellion.

Nice gun.

Young Hwi. Young Hwi!

Young Hwi!

Young Hwi! Young Hwi...

Here.

Sign here.

2,000 coins out of 10,000 coins is an interest paid in advance.

You know that, right?

Just give me the money. I was about to hit the jackpot.

Don't be so impetuous.

By the way,

what if I get in trouble when I take out rice bags from the state storage unit?

The royal wealth is as good as my money.

If anybody calls my signature into question, just tell me.

Since you say so, I'll trust you but...

Are you okay?

There is an order to everything.

I heard there was a rat that ate up the state treasury in order to gamble.

Was it you?

Prince Heung Seon.

If I show this signature to the King or the Queen Dowager,

even the State Councilor won't be able to campaign for your life.

Are you threatening me?

I am Byong Ok Kim, the Finance Secretary.

How dare!

You thief, how dare you raise your voice!

With this, I can have the Royal Bureau of Investigation haul you off.

Will you realize after your head is cut off?

Easy, Prince Heung Seon.

Look, My Lord.

You can play the odds later. Let's have a drink.

I'd like to have some chats with you on the stae of the world and so forth.

What did he write?

Did he write that he was defeated and routed by the rebels?

Do you want it that way?

No, I don't but...

Since he is so arrogant...

That is his nature.

He wrote that he wiped out the rebels.

Since he performed a meritorious deed, I will call him into the capital.

Did you hear me?

Yes.

I have no gall bladder. Why?

Because I laid it at the feet of the State Councilor.

I've laid everything of mine at his feet a long time ago.

But it seems that he doesn't think much of you.

The whole nation is under his power. Who would he regard much of?

Always telling me what to do, bossing me around.

So disgusting.

Uh oh. Here, drink.

I understand how you feel.

They say that women dress themselves for their lover,

and scholars give their lives for those who approve of them.

Exactly. That's what I am saying.

Now I see we speak the same language.

And you have guts comparable to mine.

You are too generous with your compliment.

Come on, drink it up.

Drink up.

I'll serve you a drink.

Fill it up.

Flowers bloom here and there...

It sure is Spring...

Spring comes and go...

But the Councilor never goes away...

He drank himself to sleep.

Make him hangover soup tomorrow morning.

I think you strengthened your hand with that signed paper.

In gambling, what you can hold in your hands is limited.

Whatever cards you have,

you win by tactic.

It seems to be an official report sent from Jinju.

They say the rebellion in the mountain fortress

...was suppressed by the royal forces.

What about Doctor Jin?

Did you hear anything about him?

I haven't heard of him.

They say the leader of the rebellion died.

What if 10, no, 100 innocent people die because of him?

Can you take responsibility for those wrongful deaths?

She was exhausted physically

and traumatized mentally as well.

After a couple of days in bed, she'll get better.

Leave at once,

before I lock you up for collaborating with the rebels.

I lost my friend.

Do you really think I cannot kill you?

Please take good care of her.

And call in a doctor to prescribe antipyretic medicine for her.

Please.

It's all my fault.

It's because I saved the magistrate.

Her brother passed away because of me.

Young Hwi chose his grave himself.

That's it.

Show us the prettiest item you have.

Yes. This is pretty.

It'll look great on the lady.

Lady Young Rae, how about his?

This color is perfect for me.

No thank you.

Give me.

How about this?

My Lady, you have soft hands.

Do I?

Hey.

Kyung Tak.

Young Rae, let's go.

How embarrasing.

My Lady, please don't get me wrong.

Please don't misunderstand me.

Father, I am going to school.

Myeong Bok.

Yes?

There is a greedy magistrate.

He enlists boys and army deserters to charge military taxes.

What should the people do?

They should report the magistrate's wickedness to the royal court.

What if the royal court members are corrupt as well?

Then they should voice their complaints directly to the king.

What if the king is blind and deaf to their voices?

Then...

Then,

if those suppressed people rise up in arms,

is it right to use force to subdue them?

Oh! According to the teaching of the sages,

the king should subdue the enemy with swords but rule the people with virtue.

Right. Now go to school.

Yes, Father.

I was told the riots in Southern Province have been subsiding.

I'm just relieved to hear that.

We should embrace and soothe crying children.

If we apply the whip to stop their crying,

they will burst into tears at any time.

That is right.

Since there is anxiety in the palace, the people are restless.

I know that well.

Your Highness, after much consideration over His Majesty the King's illness,

I came up with an idea.

An idea?

Yes.

What is it?

Go ahead and tell me.

How can we make the king feel better?

Do you remember Doctor Jin?

Of course I do.

Although he was accused of attempting the life of Your Highness,

it was revealed that he was falsely accused.

So?

How about we transfer him to the royal court clinic

and let him take care of the King's illness?

With his medical skills, I believe he can improve the King's health.

I can recommend him but,

it is the Royal Physician who makes that decision.

I cannot control the royal court clinic.

If Your Highness issues an order,

this servant will take care of the rest.

Then go ahead with your plans.

Inscrutable are your favors!

Prince Heung Seon.

Oh. I've been meaning to see you.

Please come over here.

Did you relieve your hangover? I didn't know you were a heavy drinker.

Did I say anything last night?

Any slip of tongue? Let me think.

You said Dae Gyun Kim had six, no, seven paramours he ransomed, right?

And you said, while you do all troublesome work,

the Councilor does almost nothing but takes much bigger cut than you.

That's not even a slip of the tongue. I take it as a joke.

Yes. Please take it as a joke.

But you know...

I can forget what you said but...

I won't lose anything signed that's in my posession.

The Queen Dowager ordered me to do something.

I need your help.

What is it?

You can just say what I'm about to tell you to

the Councilor and the Royal Physician.

Prince Heung Seon came here for you several times.

He said he needed to speak with you urgently.

Your face looks so skinny.

You must have gone through much hardship and distress.

Doctor Jin to the royal court clinic?

Yes. That is the message from the Queen Dowager.

He should look before he leaps.

That's a preposterous demand.

Don't you think so?

Yes but...

Was that Prince Heung Seon's request?

They say he visited the Queen Dowager this morning.

I know what he's thinking.

Since the King's condition is critical, he's trying to do something with Doctor Jin.

Who said he could use Doctor Jin?

The royal court clinic falls within the Royal Physician's jurisdiction.

He can just flat out refuse.

We can approach the matter from a different angle.

Think of Doctor Jin's achievement if you can remember.

Cure for cholera, production of new medicine...

He made some achievement, didn't he?

Sir.

Stay back.

Keep going.

Thus, instead of leaving such a skilled doctor out of our sight,

it would be better for us to keep an eye on him from within range.

What do you think?

Well.

You have a full control over the royal court clinic, don't you?

And you'll have Doctor Jin completely under your control.

There's nothing to worry.

Moreover, by doing so, we'll save the Queen Dowager's face, gaining credit.

That makes sense but...

If you are fine with it, I think we should do as he said.

If it's your command, I will obey without further discussion.

How did you come up with such an idea?

I was impressed.

Your opponent knows your next move.

Then you should know his next next move.

That's politics.

Politics?

Politics!

We'd better keep watch on him for now, right?

We'll see what is up under Prince Heung Seon's sleeve

...by watching Byung Ok Kim.

Feign ignorance while he is useful.

Yes.

By the way,

would it be really okay to have Doctor Jin at the royal court clinic?

The King won't be able to live for long.

When the King passes away,

somebody in the royal court clinic ought to bear the blame.

When his health is beyond help,

that will be the time to use Doctor Jin.

Blame him for the demise of the king and remove him from the office?

What are you talking about?

Scholar Hong died because of you?

Someone whose life I saved killed him.

It is the same as if I killed him.

What about Lady Young Rae?

I couldn't even start talking to her.

I'm sure she'll blame me.

He was too talented to die like that...

You must be in distress too.

I'm not sure if this news can be a comfort to you.

You were ordered to move to the royal court clinic.

The royal court clinic?

You shall take care of the King's health.

But how could I dare to...

Didn't you say you wanted to help me?

Then please don't refuse this request.

I'm asking this as your friend.

Things that were twisted by your arrival to this world.

you must put them back to where they were.

I will work for the royal court clinic.

Doctor Jin.

Have you been waiting long?

His Majesty is in the bedroom not in his office.

I admire your generosity.

You are indeed the Royal Physician.

This is for the health and peace of the Royal family.

How could I seek my personal interest?

Please, come with me.

Your Majesty,

Royal Physician, Prince Heung Seon and a newly appointed physician

seek your presence.

Subtitles by MBC

What on earth.

It's a riot. A riot of the people!

My Lady, what is going on?

No wonder the people rose up.

The public sentiment is worrisome.

If you try to deal with it by force, it'll only cause resistance.

Leave state affairs to me.

Just keep the Queen Dowager company.

We will make raid and wipe out the enemy.

Show your valor and secure the sternness of the Royal command!

Got that?

No! Young Hwi! Young Hwi!

My Lady, you have soft hands.

Do I?

Hey.

Kyung Tak.

My Lady, please don't get me wrong.