1 00:00:00,422 --> 00:00:05,985 ROOKIE HISTORIAN, GOO HAE-RYUNG 2 00:00:13,176 --> 00:00:14,177 Stop! 3 00:00:34,239 --> 00:00:35,449 EPISODE 13 4 00:00:35,532 --> 00:00:36,992 How far has it spread? 5 00:00:37,075 --> 00:00:38,660 To the north of Hwanghae Province. 6 00:00:38,744 --> 00:00:39,995 How many have died so far? 7 00:00:40,078 --> 00:00:43,457 Over 200 people in Pyongan Province alone, Your Royal Highness. 8 00:00:45,792 --> 00:00:49,087 The persistent and recurrent outbreaks of smallpox are a problem indeed. 9 00:00:49,671 --> 00:00:52,549 Your Majesty, please do not concern yourself too much. 10 00:00:52,633 --> 00:00:55,427 According to reports, the plague has not spread that much yet. 11 00:00:55,510 --> 00:00:56,845 Even so, we do not know 12 00:00:56,929 --> 00:00:58,889 when or how the situation could change. 13 00:00:58,972 --> 00:01:01,475 If the epidemic spreads beyond Hwanghae Province 14 00:01:01,558 --> 00:01:03,560 and moves south, the capital will also be at risk. 15 00:01:04,227 --> 00:01:06,355 Tell the Palace Medical Bureau and the Public Dispensary 16 00:01:06,438 --> 00:01:08,023 to send all the medicine available 17 00:01:08,106 --> 00:01:09,691 and get the physicians ready. 18 00:01:10,317 --> 00:01:12,611 Treating the patients is our number one priority. 19 00:01:12,694 --> 00:01:14,237 With all due respect, 20 00:01:14,321 --> 00:01:15,989 I believe our number one priority 21 00:01:16,073 --> 00:01:17,741 is calming the public, Your Royal Highness. 22 00:01:19,618 --> 00:01:21,119 -I beg your pardon? -I am speaking 23 00:01:21,328 --> 00:01:23,121 from my experience over the years. 24 00:01:23,205 --> 00:01:26,166 The smallpox outbreak will subside naturally over time, 25 00:01:26,249 --> 00:01:29,086 whereas the public's anger will only worsen with time. 26 00:01:29,461 --> 00:01:31,129 If we do not calm them down quickly, 27 00:01:31,213 --> 00:01:33,298 they will eventually rise up in rebellion. 28 00:01:33,382 --> 00:01:34,967 You need not worry, Your Royal Highness. 29 00:01:35,050 --> 00:01:37,010 If we hold a ritual to ward off the plague 30 00:01:37,177 --> 00:01:39,471 and send them a royal edict written by His Majesty, 31 00:01:39,554 --> 00:01:42,307 the people will be moved. 32 00:01:42,891 --> 00:01:44,101 Thousands are fleeing, 33 00:01:44,184 --> 00:01:46,603 and theft and arson are happening all over the nation. 34 00:01:47,020 --> 00:01:48,730 Are you trying to silence them 35 00:01:48,814 --> 00:01:50,232 with a mere letter from the palace? 36 00:01:50,565 --> 00:01:53,735 Your Majesty, you wish to look after the people with your magnanimous heart. 37 00:01:53,819 --> 00:01:57,030 However, they do not understand the depth of your concern for them. 38 00:01:57,614 --> 00:02:00,534 Second State Councilor, then what do you suggest we do? 39 00:02:03,495 --> 00:02:06,873 Please send someone from the royal court as a wimusa. 40 00:02:06,957 --> 00:02:09,751 WIMUSA: A PACIFICATION OFFICIAL SENT BY THE KING TO DISASTER AREAS 41 00:02:15,799 --> 00:02:18,343 Second State Councilor, that is utter nonsense. 42 00:02:18,427 --> 00:02:19,845 Send someone from the royal court? 43 00:02:19,928 --> 00:02:23,348 Are you trying to send His Royal Highness to the site of the epidemic? 44 00:02:23,432 --> 00:02:25,267 We must show the people that the royal family 45 00:02:25,350 --> 00:02:26,810 is there for them in times of crisis. 46 00:02:27,644 --> 00:02:29,646 That is the only way to restore His Majesty's dignity 47 00:02:30,230 --> 00:02:32,149 and calm the people down. 48 00:02:32,774 --> 00:02:33,942 No, Your Majesty. 49 00:02:34,026 --> 00:02:36,028 The crown prince is the foundation of this nation. 50 00:02:36,111 --> 00:02:38,238 His duty is to take care of his health so that he can 51 00:02:38,321 --> 00:02:40,032 carry on the national legacy. 52 00:02:40,115 --> 00:02:41,658 He must not be swayed 53 00:02:41,742 --> 00:02:43,410 by a preposterous idea and risk such danger. 54 00:02:43,660 --> 00:02:45,620 "A preposterous idea"? How dare you! 55 00:02:45,704 --> 00:02:48,707 I am merely concerned that an uprising may threaten our national security. 56 00:02:48,790 --> 00:02:50,250 How could you call it "preposterous"? 57 00:02:50,333 --> 00:02:52,210 Those of you who are trying 58 00:02:52,294 --> 00:02:54,880 to put our crown prince in danger by using such an excuse 59 00:02:54,963 --> 00:02:57,049 are true threats to national security. 60 00:02:58,675 --> 00:03:00,093 Watch what you say. 61 00:03:00,302 --> 00:03:02,846 How dare you make such rude a remark in front of His Majesty? 62 00:03:02,929 --> 00:03:04,056 Be quiet, all of you! 63 00:03:24,367 --> 00:03:25,577 Father. 64 00:03:25,994 --> 00:03:29,498 Please dispatch me to the region as a wimusa. 65 00:03:30,791 --> 00:03:32,000 Please, Your Royal Highness. 66 00:03:32,084 --> 00:03:35,837 I wish to fulfill my duty as a filial son as well as the crown prince. 67 00:03:36,838 --> 00:03:38,381 I will bring the epidemic under control 68 00:03:38,465 --> 00:03:39,966 and calm the people in Pyongyang, 69 00:03:40,258 --> 00:03:43,637 so please stay here and look after the people, Father. 70 00:04:51,204 --> 00:04:53,540 Your Highness. 71 00:04:54,082 --> 00:04:55,125 Your Highness! 72 00:04:58,253 --> 00:05:00,005 Your Highness. 73 00:05:01,339 --> 00:05:03,800 His... His Majesty is... 74 00:05:37,125 --> 00:05:38,210 Father. 75 00:05:39,044 --> 00:05:40,587 What brings you to my chamber? 76 00:05:43,882 --> 00:05:45,091 Would you like some tea? 77 00:05:45,175 --> 00:05:47,093 Do you think I came here for tea? 78 00:05:48,887 --> 00:05:49,930 Sit down. 79 00:06:05,737 --> 00:06:06,947 I need you to go to Pyongyang. 80 00:06:08,406 --> 00:06:09,407 Pyongyang? 81 00:06:11,034 --> 00:06:13,161 Do you mean Pyongyang in Pyongan Province? 82 00:06:13,245 --> 00:06:15,455 Is there another Pyongyang in this country? 83 00:06:16,164 --> 00:06:18,333 The city where the provincial office is. 84 00:06:18,917 --> 00:06:21,920 Smallpox is spreading in that region and the people are concerned. 85 00:06:23,588 --> 00:06:25,382 I'd like you to go there to console the people 86 00:06:25,465 --> 00:06:27,926 and save the royal family's face. 87 00:06:34,224 --> 00:06:35,308 Your Majesty. 88 00:06:35,976 --> 00:06:40,063 Prince Dowon never had smallpox. 89 00:06:40,605 --> 00:06:43,441 -If he goes to Pyongyang-- -How dare you interrupt me! 90 00:06:46,403 --> 00:06:48,446 You needn't be overwhelmed. 91 00:06:49,197 --> 00:06:52,325 The situation is not too bad. We expect the outbreak to subside soon. 92 00:06:52,742 --> 00:06:56,037 I am only sending you to calm the public's concern about the epidemic, 93 00:06:57,080 --> 00:06:58,790 so just go there and read some books. 94 00:06:59,291 --> 00:07:01,042 I simply need you to be seen by the people. 95 00:07:02,460 --> 00:07:03,545 Certainly. 96 00:07:05,213 --> 00:07:06,798 I will do as you say, 97 00:07:08,091 --> 00:07:10,635 -Father. -I like that you are not complaining. 98 00:07:26,776 --> 00:07:27,652 Your Highness. 99 00:07:42,042 --> 00:07:44,127 Weren't you going out for drinks? Why are you back? 100 00:07:44,210 --> 00:07:46,338 Drinks, my foot. A royal command has been issued. 101 00:07:46,421 --> 00:07:49,007 We had to run back after having a sip. Just one sip! 102 00:07:49,090 --> 00:07:51,468 Is this an unlucky year for the Office of Royal Decrees? 103 00:07:51,718 --> 00:07:53,178 Hardly a day goes by without trouble. 104 00:07:53,261 --> 00:07:54,637 Maybe we've been cursed. 105 00:07:55,096 --> 00:07:57,932 I mean, with all these women in the sacred royal court... 106 00:07:59,809 --> 00:08:01,728 Stop talking nonsense and just answer my question. 107 00:08:01,811 --> 00:08:03,188 Who wants to go to Pyongyang? 108 00:08:07,317 --> 00:08:08,443 No one? Seriously? 109 00:08:10,528 --> 00:08:12,655 All of you are such cowards. 110 00:08:12,739 --> 00:08:13,990 Don't you want 111 00:08:14,074 --> 00:08:17,160 to record history with your own hands as historians? 112 00:08:17,243 --> 00:08:19,454 How could you refuse just because of smallpox? 113 00:08:19,537 --> 00:08:20,455 My goodness. 114 00:08:20,538 --> 00:08:22,248 Then why don't you go yourself, sir? 115 00:08:22,916 --> 00:08:25,001 Go there and record history with your own hands 116 00:08:25,585 --> 00:08:27,462 or come back inside a coffin. 117 00:08:28,088 --> 00:08:29,631 Hey, I'm... 118 00:08:36,179 --> 00:08:38,306 I have a wife and children to support, you know. 119 00:08:38,390 --> 00:08:40,725 What will happen to my kids if I die? 120 00:08:40,809 --> 00:08:41,851 My babies... 121 00:08:42,936 --> 00:08:44,437 How will they sustain themselves? 122 00:08:44,854 --> 00:08:45,855 He's right. 123 00:08:46,856 --> 00:08:48,525 Everyone, let's be realistic 124 00:08:49,359 --> 00:08:52,904 and exclude those who have kids. 125 00:08:52,987 --> 00:08:53,822 Exactly. 126 00:08:54,197 --> 00:08:55,782 I even have a grandchild. 127 00:08:56,825 --> 00:08:59,994 Are you saying my wife can spend the rest of her life alone as a widow? 128 00:09:00,453 --> 00:09:01,746 Without a husband or child? 129 00:09:01,830 --> 00:09:04,124 It will be so unfair if you make me go. 130 00:09:04,707 --> 00:09:06,918 If I die, I'll turn into a vengeful ghost 131 00:09:07,001 --> 00:09:09,587 and follow you everywhere, Officer Yang. 132 00:09:09,671 --> 00:09:11,673 Why don't we just do a random draw? 133 00:09:11,756 --> 00:09:12,799 No, we can't. 134 00:09:13,299 --> 00:09:14,717 I'm a third-generation only son. 135 00:09:19,514 --> 00:09:20,557 Well... 136 00:09:21,349 --> 00:09:24,394 I've once suffered from smallpox. 137 00:09:39,659 --> 00:09:40,910 Your Majesty. 138 00:09:43,371 --> 00:09:44,497 Tell the king I am here. 139 00:09:49,836 --> 00:09:52,464 Mother, has everything been well with you? 140 00:09:52,547 --> 00:09:53,673 Yes. 141 00:09:55,341 --> 00:09:59,220 Managing the state affairs must be exhausting. 142 00:09:59,304 --> 00:10:02,348 How could I have such a mindset when it is my duty? 143 00:10:02,974 --> 00:10:04,058 Please have a seat. 144 00:10:09,814 --> 00:10:12,317 I heard some strange rumors. 145 00:10:13,193 --> 00:10:15,695 Apparently, Prince Dowon is being dispatched 146 00:10:15,778 --> 00:10:18,448 to the smallpox-ridden Pyongyang to console the people. 147 00:10:19,657 --> 00:10:22,327 An absurd idea, don't you think? 148 00:10:22,952 --> 00:10:26,498 How could a prince of this country be sent to such a dangerous region? 149 00:10:26,581 --> 00:10:27,790 Am I wrong? 150 00:10:31,920 --> 00:10:33,171 Your Majesty. 151 00:10:34,130 --> 00:10:36,549 Please tell me that it is not true. 152 00:10:36,633 --> 00:10:37,800 Only then 153 00:10:38,593 --> 00:10:41,638 will I find peace of mind. 154 00:10:42,805 --> 00:10:44,265 It is true, Mother. 155 00:10:44,349 --> 00:10:47,852 In fact, I just returned from his chamber after personally giving him my order 156 00:10:48,228 --> 00:10:49,354 to go to Pyongyang. 157 00:10:49,437 --> 00:10:53,775 Then withdraw your order immediately. 158 00:10:54,526 --> 00:10:56,861 Prince Dowon is your legitimate son 159 00:10:56,945 --> 00:10:59,030 and the crown prince's younger brother. 160 00:10:59,280 --> 00:11:01,115 How could you send such a precious child 161 00:11:02,033 --> 00:11:04,160 to that dangerous area? 162 00:11:04,244 --> 00:11:07,372 I may be his father, but I'm also the king. 163 00:11:08,164 --> 00:11:09,749 How could I put my own child 164 00:11:09,832 --> 00:11:12,085 before the welfare of the people? 165 00:11:12,168 --> 00:11:14,295 You're doing this because you're not his father! 166 00:11:23,513 --> 00:11:25,098 Please lower your voice. 167 00:11:25,932 --> 00:11:27,308 There are many ears in this palace. 168 00:11:27,392 --> 00:11:29,602 Mark my words. 169 00:11:31,104 --> 00:11:34,440 Nothing must happen to Prince Dowon. 170 00:11:34,816 --> 00:11:36,234 He must return to the palace 171 00:11:36,317 --> 00:11:39,529 completely unscathed without a single scratch on his body. 172 00:11:41,114 --> 00:11:43,658 Do you understand? 173 00:11:58,464 --> 00:12:00,300 Do not concern yourself too much, Your Majesty. 174 00:12:00,508 --> 00:12:03,094 I'm sure His Highness will return safely. 175 00:12:03,177 --> 00:12:04,637 He is a strong person, you know. 176 00:12:07,557 --> 00:12:09,684 Send a message to Mo-hwa immediately. 177 00:12:10,059 --> 00:12:12,604 She's the only one who can protect Prince Dowon. 178 00:12:15,857 --> 00:12:17,483 What were you girls doing? 179 00:12:17,567 --> 00:12:19,110 Why let her in when we weren't here? 180 00:12:19,193 --> 00:12:21,446 -We apologize, ma'am. -We apologize, ma'am. 181 00:12:22,655 --> 00:12:23,781 Tell her to leave at once. 182 00:13:05,156 --> 00:13:06,532 That book will be too hard for you. 183 00:13:10,036 --> 00:13:11,329 Instead of that book, 184 00:13:11,412 --> 00:13:15,625 I'd like to recommend Elementary Learning, which I used to read as a boy. 185 00:13:25,885 --> 00:13:28,638 Did you pack warm clothes? 186 00:13:28,971 --> 00:13:31,265 It gets quite chilly at night in Pyongan Province. 187 00:13:32,266 --> 00:13:33,351 Yes, I did. 188 00:13:34,435 --> 00:13:35,603 Have you picked a horse? 189 00:13:36,229 --> 00:13:38,815 There is a well-behaved horse at the Royal Stable Offices. 190 00:13:38,898 --> 00:13:40,191 -Take that horse-- -Jin. 191 00:13:40,983 --> 00:13:42,485 I am delighted, 192 00:13:42,985 --> 00:13:46,197 for it is the first mission that Father has given me. 193 00:13:46,781 --> 00:13:49,909 I wish to do my very best with a grateful heart. 194 00:13:52,787 --> 00:13:53,788 Aren't you afraid? 195 00:13:54,997 --> 00:13:56,666 His Majesty is my father, after all. 196 00:13:56,999 --> 00:13:59,627 He wouldn't send me there if it's actually such a dangerous place. 197 00:14:03,548 --> 00:14:07,218 You're being dispatched to console the people in my place. 198 00:14:07,802 --> 00:14:10,930 Act honorably and be confident no matter who you meet. 199 00:14:11,556 --> 00:14:12,557 And... 200 00:14:14,809 --> 00:14:15,935 be sure to return safely. 201 00:14:18,020 --> 00:14:19,731 Yes, Your Royal Highness. 202 00:14:23,776 --> 00:14:26,988 Lord Min, you made such a reckless remark earlier. 203 00:14:27,071 --> 00:14:29,073 Even if you find the crown prince irksome, 204 00:14:29,615 --> 00:14:30,742 he is still your son-in-law. 205 00:14:31,325 --> 00:14:32,952 If your daughter becomes a widow 206 00:14:33,035 --> 00:14:35,037 because the crown prince falls ill... 207 00:14:36,539 --> 00:14:39,584 Thank goodness His Majesty chose Prince Dowon instead. 208 00:14:40,376 --> 00:14:41,502 Why do you think 209 00:14:42,336 --> 00:14:44,839 that I was trying to send the crown prince there? 210 00:14:48,676 --> 00:14:50,928 The king is always strict with the crown prince, 211 00:14:51,596 --> 00:14:54,432 but he is not bold enough to risk losing his heir. 212 00:14:57,393 --> 00:15:00,688 Are you saying that you intended to send Prince Dowon from the beginning? 213 00:15:12,325 --> 00:15:13,326 "Mo-hwa"? 214 00:15:14,577 --> 00:15:16,412 Did Her Majesty really say "Mo-hwa"? 215 00:15:16,496 --> 00:15:19,749 Yes, sir. Her Majesty said she is the only person 216 00:15:20,833 --> 00:15:22,293 who can protect Prince Dowon. 217 00:15:27,089 --> 00:15:30,259 Is she someone you know, sir? 218 00:15:38,810 --> 00:15:39,811 Mo-hwa! 219 00:15:44,607 --> 00:15:46,150 It looks like you have lost some weight. 220 00:15:46,234 --> 00:15:49,362 Is your current residence uncomfortable? 221 00:15:49,946 --> 00:15:52,281 No, not at all. Did you bring the letter? 222 00:15:56,077 --> 00:15:57,078 Here. 223 00:16:06,963 --> 00:16:10,508 Please let Her Majesty know that I received the letter safely. 224 00:16:11,175 --> 00:16:13,177 I heard you will be traveling far. 225 00:16:13,553 --> 00:16:15,137 Please be safe. 226 00:16:16,389 --> 00:16:17,390 Goodbye. 227 00:16:23,980 --> 00:16:25,022 You too, my dear. 228 00:16:25,690 --> 00:16:27,817 Be safe and take good care of yourself. 229 00:16:28,901 --> 00:16:32,238 Make sure you don't skip meals, okay? 230 00:16:46,627 --> 00:16:47,712 Hey. 231 00:16:48,546 --> 00:16:49,922 Are you going to keep this up? 232 00:16:50,840 --> 00:16:52,800 We'll be packing until sunrise at this rate. 233 00:16:53,801 --> 00:16:56,637 That sounds like a plan. We'll pack all night and into the morning 234 00:16:57,221 --> 00:16:58,890 so that you can't go to Pyongyang. 235 00:17:00,892 --> 00:17:01,726 Stop glaring at me. 236 00:17:02,894 --> 00:17:05,438 You're the one insisting on going there, even though you might die. 237 00:17:06,022 --> 00:17:09,066 No one can make a bigger fuss than you do over such trifling matters. 238 00:17:09,150 --> 00:17:11,736 Who says I will die? I have a bright future ahead of me. 239 00:17:11,819 --> 00:17:13,362 Exactly. 240 00:17:13,905 --> 00:17:16,073 If you wish to enjoy that bright future of yours, 241 00:17:16,157 --> 00:17:19,201 don't go to Pyongyang. Please don't go! 242 00:17:20,244 --> 00:17:23,205 You've never even had smallpox. 243 00:17:23,289 --> 00:17:26,792 Why on earth did you volunteer to go to Pyongyang? 244 00:17:27,376 --> 00:17:30,171 Do you think your ancestors will protect you because you're so special? 245 00:17:32,256 --> 00:17:34,508 -Hae-ryung, are you inside? -Yes, Jae-gyeong. 246 00:17:39,513 --> 00:17:42,600 You came at the perfect time. Please dissuade Lady Hae-ryung, my lord. 247 00:17:43,225 --> 00:17:45,436 She keeps talking nonsense about how she'll be fine 248 00:17:45,519 --> 00:17:48,064 and how she won't be affected by the epidemic. 249 00:17:48,147 --> 00:17:50,983 Hae-ryung will be fine. You may leave. 250 00:17:51,317 --> 00:17:52,610 -Pardon me? -Go on. 251 00:18:01,285 --> 00:18:04,080 Thank you, Jae-gyeong. Now, I can breathe. 252 00:18:04,664 --> 00:18:05,915 Do not let your guard down. 253 00:18:06,707 --> 00:18:08,584 People can be more dangerous than epidemics. 254 00:18:08,668 --> 00:18:11,754 And many eyes will be on you because you're a female historian. 255 00:18:11,921 --> 00:18:13,923 People may gossip about even the smallest things. 256 00:18:14,006 --> 00:18:16,217 "So don't get involved in silly things. 257 00:18:16,300 --> 00:18:18,552 Just write the records quietly and return safely." 258 00:18:18,844 --> 00:18:20,137 Is that what you mean? 259 00:18:21,222 --> 00:18:23,683 -Is that what it sounded like to you? -Yes, it did. 260 00:18:25,101 --> 00:18:28,104 However, what I'm afraid of is neither the epidemic nor the people. 261 00:18:30,898 --> 00:18:32,775 I'm afraid of being so far away from you. 262 00:18:33,567 --> 00:18:34,986 Gosh, you silly goose. 263 00:18:35,486 --> 00:18:37,905 I'll write you a letter every day, Jae-gyeong. 264 00:18:38,781 --> 00:18:39,991 Don't worry too much. 265 00:18:40,074 --> 00:18:43,160 All right. I'll write back to you every day as well. 266 00:19:00,553 --> 00:19:01,679 Vice-Chancellor. 267 00:19:02,304 --> 00:19:04,015 The prince is leaving on a long trip. 268 00:19:04,098 --> 00:19:05,725 Shouldn't more people be seeing him off? 269 00:19:06,308 --> 00:19:07,309 Have you not heard? 270 00:19:07,727 --> 00:19:09,270 The physicians at the Public Dispensary 271 00:19:09,353 --> 00:19:10,771 resigned, terrified of the epidemic. 272 00:19:12,606 --> 00:19:14,692 These are all the people I could gather. 273 00:19:46,265 --> 00:19:49,185 How refreshing. 274 00:19:51,353 --> 00:19:53,064 It's giving me an appetite. 275 00:20:02,907 --> 00:20:05,242 -This is nice. -I can finally breathe now. 276 00:20:08,913 --> 00:20:10,289 You can take a break. 277 00:20:11,165 --> 00:20:12,208 Have some water. 278 00:20:19,340 --> 00:20:20,841 Just remember what needs to be recorded 279 00:20:20,925 --> 00:20:22,593 and write it down later. 280 00:20:25,387 --> 00:20:27,598 Officer Min, did you know that you're actually very sweet? 281 00:20:28,390 --> 00:20:29,308 Me? 282 00:20:29,391 --> 00:20:31,602 I mean, think about it. You brought over a bowl of water 283 00:20:31,685 --> 00:20:33,354 for this rookie and gave me some advice. 284 00:20:33,437 --> 00:20:36,398 You even volunteered to come because you were worried about sending me alone. 285 00:20:36,482 --> 00:20:37,983 -Oh, that was-- -I know. 286 00:20:38,567 --> 00:20:41,654 "I cannot send a mere apprentice alone, unaccompanied by any official historian." 287 00:20:41,737 --> 00:20:43,280 It was your sense of duty. 288 00:20:43,781 --> 00:20:47,243 But let's just say your concern for me took up about 20 percent of the reason. 289 00:20:47,326 --> 00:20:48,994 It'll make me feel better, you know. 290 00:20:50,329 --> 00:20:52,832 -Thank you for the water. -Your Highness! 291 00:20:54,291 --> 00:20:56,836 Your Highness, I brought you some cold water. 292 00:20:59,255 --> 00:21:03,384 I went all the way to the cave over there... 293 00:21:27,783 --> 00:21:28,826 Stop. 294 00:21:29,660 --> 00:21:32,872 -What are you transporting? -We don't know, my lady. 295 00:21:33,497 --> 00:21:35,040 We were just told to do this. 296 00:21:43,257 --> 00:21:44,592 Mung beans? 297 00:21:55,603 --> 00:21:57,062 Stack them one by one. 298 00:21:57,146 --> 00:21:58,439 -Yes, sir. -Yes, sir. 299 00:21:58,522 --> 00:21:59,440 Hurry up. 300 00:22:00,900 --> 00:22:01,942 Be careful. 301 00:22:02,776 --> 00:22:04,278 They're very valuable. 302 00:22:06,780 --> 00:22:08,032 Be careful, you fool! 303 00:22:08,532 --> 00:22:11,785 Soon, these beans will cost more than you do. 304 00:22:12,077 --> 00:22:14,622 You careless punk. Hey, pick them up. 305 00:22:15,915 --> 00:22:16,749 These beans... 306 00:22:18,918 --> 00:22:20,252 Are you back? 307 00:22:22,880 --> 00:22:24,131 Sa-hui. 308 00:22:24,882 --> 00:22:27,092 I don't know about other things, 309 00:22:27,635 --> 00:22:30,221 but you need to learn money-making skills from me. 310 00:22:30,804 --> 00:22:32,723 It is not a skill you are born with. 311 00:22:32,806 --> 00:22:35,142 You need to know what's going on in the world, 312 00:22:35,476 --> 00:22:37,269 and you must know how to handle people as well. 313 00:22:39,021 --> 00:22:41,941 Is that why you bought all the ingredients for samdueum? 314 00:22:42,024 --> 00:22:43,567 SAMDUEUM: A TEA TO PREVENT SMALLPOX 315 00:22:43,651 --> 00:22:44,652 Yes, that's right. 316 00:22:45,486 --> 00:22:46,737 Isn't it a brilliant idea? 317 00:22:47,613 --> 00:22:48,948 People aren't so worried now. 318 00:22:49,531 --> 00:22:51,492 But in two weeks, rumors that the epidemic 319 00:22:52,076 --> 00:22:54,662 has almost reached the capital will spread all over the city. 320 00:22:55,246 --> 00:22:57,998 Then those mung beans, adzuki beans, and black beans 321 00:22:58,749 --> 00:23:00,125 will be ten times more expensive... 322 00:23:00,209 --> 00:23:03,504 No, we'll be able to sell them for 20 times more than what they cost now. 323 00:23:05,089 --> 00:23:07,675 -How could you be so greedy? -What? 324 00:23:07,800 --> 00:23:11,512 You've saved up more than you can spend in a hundred years. 325 00:23:11,595 --> 00:23:14,807 What more do you want? Why must you earn money in such a dishonorable way? 326 00:23:14,890 --> 00:23:15,975 "Dishonorable"? 327 00:23:16,725 --> 00:23:18,477 How could you say such a thing to your father? 328 00:23:19,603 --> 00:23:21,689 All the assets and money that Yi Dun hid in his storage 329 00:23:22,064 --> 00:23:23,357 are gone now, 330 00:23:24,066 --> 00:23:25,943 whereas people are still moved by the story 331 00:23:26,026 --> 00:23:27,820 of Fan Zhongyan sharing barley with his friend. 332 00:23:27,903 --> 00:23:31,282 Send the samdueum ingredients to the government office when the time comes. 333 00:23:31,865 --> 00:23:35,077 Choose moral influence that will go down in history over your selfish greed. 334 00:23:35,160 --> 00:23:38,080 How dare you. I told you not to lecture me on excerpts 335 00:23:38,163 --> 00:23:39,665 from the classics! 336 00:23:40,040 --> 00:23:43,294 And if I cared about things like moral influence, 337 00:23:43,377 --> 00:23:45,546 you wouldn't be enjoying such a comfortable life, 338 00:23:45,629 --> 00:23:47,339 living in a fancy house like this! 339 00:23:48,507 --> 00:23:49,842 You can read your books leisurely 340 00:23:49,925 --> 00:23:51,760 and roam around calling yourself a historian 341 00:23:52,386 --> 00:23:55,180 because of the wealth I've built over the years. 342 00:23:56,140 --> 00:23:57,141 Dear me. 343 00:23:57,808 --> 00:24:00,102 You're my only daughter, yet you're not even affectionate. 344 00:24:01,228 --> 00:24:03,272 All you do is try to lecture me. 345 00:24:04,189 --> 00:24:06,483 I can't stand it anymore. I'm sick and tired of it! 346 00:24:26,670 --> 00:24:29,673 Clear the way for His Highness Prince Dowon! 347 00:24:35,429 --> 00:24:37,806 -Your Highness. -Your Highness. 348 00:24:41,685 --> 00:24:43,854 Thank you for coming all the way here. 349 00:24:43,937 --> 00:24:45,731 We are much obliged. 350 00:24:46,148 --> 00:24:47,232 It is my duty. 351 00:24:47,316 --> 00:24:49,943 We prepared a temporary residence for you. This way, Your Highness. 352 00:24:58,035 --> 00:25:00,162 I am Yun Dae-eup, the governor of Hwanghae Province. 353 00:25:00,245 --> 00:25:01,663 It's an honor, Your Highness. 354 00:25:05,167 --> 00:25:07,461 I am Jang Seok-hyeong, the governor of Pyongan Province. 355 00:25:07,544 --> 00:25:09,630 It's an honor to meet you, Your Highness. 356 00:25:19,848 --> 00:25:21,058 Tell them to be seated. 357 00:25:25,562 --> 00:25:26,980 -You may be seated. -Thank you. 358 00:25:38,325 --> 00:25:40,285 So what is the situation like here? 359 00:25:40,411 --> 00:25:43,038 The outbreak is subsiding by the day, 360 00:25:43,163 --> 00:25:44,706 so you needn't be concerned. 361 00:25:45,290 --> 00:25:48,127 All the medicine bestowed upon us by His Majesty has arrived safely, 362 00:25:48,210 --> 00:25:51,088 and those affected by the epidemic are receiving the treatment they need. 363 00:25:51,171 --> 00:25:53,715 The situation in Pyongan Province is also improving. 364 00:25:53,799 --> 00:25:56,718 We have placed those who have been taken ill in strict quarantine, 365 00:25:56,802 --> 00:25:58,303 so the disease has stopped spreading. 366 00:25:58,387 --> 00:26:01,098 The people are greatly delighted by the news 367 00:26:01,181 --> 00:26:03,100 that you have come to console us. 368 00:26:04,101 --> 00:26:05,102 I am truly relieved. 369 00:26:05,185 --> 00:26:09,940 Yes, we owe it all to His Majesty's magnanimous kindness. 370 00:26:10,524 --> 00:26:14,236 We're doing our best to make sure that you'll have nothing to worry about, 371 00:26:14,319 --> 00:26:16,780 so please relax and enjoy your stay in Haeju, 372 00:26:17,364 --> 00:26:18,323 Your Highness. 373 00:26:26,039 --> 00:26:28,041 Thank you for coming all the way here. 374 00:26:28,125 --> 00:26:30,794 I heard you're Lord Min Ik-pyeong's son. 375 00:26:30,878 --> 00:26:31,795 Yes, sir. 376 00:26:32,463 --> 00:26:34,631 You're very handsome, just as I've heard. 377 00:26:36,550 --> 00:26:39,428 Give my kind regards to Lord Min when you return to Hanyang. 378 00:26:41,680 --> 00:26:43,015 Lord Jang. 379 00:26:44,766 --> 00:26:48,061 You're the governor of Pyongan Province, so that's where you should be. 380 00:26:49,104 --> 00:26:51,106 What are you doing here in Haeju? 381 00:26:55,777 --> 00:26:56,820 That's because... 382 00:26:58,071 --> 00:27:01,116 I mean, His Highness came all the way here to console the people 383 00:27:01,200 --> 00:27:02,576 of Pyongan Province. 384 00:27:02,659 --> 00:27:05,662 I had to come here and greet him in person, of course. 385 00:27:07,414 --> 00:27:10,042 Don't concern yourself with silly things. Get some rest. 386 00:27:10,125 --> 00:27:11,877 Your meal will be ready shortly. 387 00:27:12,544 --> 00:27:13,712 Let's go, Lord Yun. 388 00:27:23,096 --> 00:27:26,391 Earlier, it felt like we were crossing the bridge to the underworld. 389 00:27:26,475 --> 00:27:29,520 But now that we're here, this actually feels like a vacation. 390 00:27:30,020 --> 00:27:32,105 Everyone is thanking us 391 00:27:32,189 --> 00:27:34,316 and taking care of everything for us. 392 00:27:35,817 --> 00:27:38,320 Do you know what Haeju is famous for? 393 00:27:41,865 --> 00:27:44,660 Haeju is famous for bibimbap. 394 00:27:47,079 --> 00:27:48,622 Since we're in Hwanghae Province, 395 00:27:48,705 --> 00:27:52,167 we have to try pumpkin dumplings, yeonansikhae, and... 396 00:27:55,546 --> 00:27:57,422 You weren't asking about food, were you? 397 00:27:57,506 --> 00:28:00,968 Haeju has always been known for its mild, warm climate 398 00:28:01,051 --> 00:28:03,887 and fresh air. Many people come here to rest. 399 00:28:04,471 --> 00:28:06,473 There are mountains and beaches. 400 00:28:06,557 --> 00:28:08,934 Don't you think it's the perfect vacation destination? 401 00:28:09,101 --> 00:28:10,352 -Beaches? -Oh, right! 402 00:28:10,769 --> 00:28:13,272 You've never been to one, have you? 403 00:28:14,856 --> 00:28:16,066 What do you say? 404 00:28:16,149 --> 00:28:19,570 Would you like to take a nice walk along the beach with me? 405 00:28:19,653 --> 00:28:23,448 No, thanks. I should go to bed early. Bring some water for washing up. 406 00:28:23,657 --> 00:28:25,534 But the sun is still high up in the sky-- 407 00:28:25,617 --> 00:28:27,536 I must be tired from the long journey. Hurry. 408 00:28:27,619 --> 00:28:30,122 Are you quite exhausted, Your Highness? Gosh... 409 00:28:37,296 --> 00:28:38,380 Is this one better? 410 00:28:53,854 --> 00:28:55,147 Your Highness. 411 00:28:56,732 --> 00:28:58,358 Are you going somewhere? 412 00:29:01,903 --> 00:29:02,946 Your Highness. 413 00:29:11,580 --> 00:29:13,373 Where did he go? He even took off his... 414 00:29:15,959 --> 00:29:17,085 That, again? 415 00:29:19,171 --> 00:29:21,089 Is His Highness seriously doing this again? 416 00:29:27,220 --> 00:29:29,139 You said this was an undercover inspection. 417 00:29:30,724 --> 00:29:33,769 There isn't a single soul here. What is there to inspect? 418 00:29:34,561 --> 00:29:36,188 Are we meeting the Dragon King of the Sea? 419 00:29:37,272 --> 00:29:40,901 I snuck out, so it can be considered an undercover operation. 420 00:29:41,485 --> 00:29:44,696 Then why did you want a historian to tag along? 421 00:29:44,988 --> 00:29:46,365 What should I record? 422 00:29:46,531 --> 00:29:50,077 "The prince walked this way and that way." Things like that. 423 00:29:52,412 --> 00:29:54,122 With all due respect, Your Highness, 424 00:29:55,624 --> 00:29:58,377 I'm utterly exhausted at the moment as I walked 425 00:29:58,752 --> 00:30:01,338 for two nights and three days all the way here from Hanyang, 426 00:30:01,421 --> 00:30:04,049 while you traveled the same distance in comfort on your horse. 427 00:30:04,549 --> 00:30:06,885 Please enjoy this undercover inspection by yourself. 428 00:30:06,968 --> 00:30:08,387 I will head back. 429 00:30:10,931 --> 00:30:11,973 Wait! 430 00:30:13,892 --> 00:30:14,935 Actually... 431 00:30:19,189 --> 00:30:20,273 To tell you the truth, 432 00:30:21,441 --> 00:30:23,110 this is my first time at the beach. 433 00:30:25,195 --> 00:30:26,238 You see, 434 00:30:30,283 --> 00:30:32,202 I've always wanted to see the ocean, 435 00:30:34,204 --> 00:30:35,372 and I wanted to enjoy 436 00:30:37,249 --> 00:30:38,834 this delightful moment with someone. 437 00:30:48,510 --> 00:30:49,344 Take them off. 438 00:30:51,054 --> 00:30:52,180 What? 439 00:30:52,723 --> 00:30:54,224 You said this is your first time. 440 00:30:54,725 --> 00:30:56,143 Don't just look with your eyes. 441 00:30:56,226 --> 00:30:59,229 You should remember this experience with your hands and feet as well. 442 00:31:08,613 --> 00:31:11,450 This is what it feels like to walk on sand. 443 00:31:12,117 --> 00:31:13,118 Try it. 444 00:31:18,373 --> 00:31:19,458 How does it feel? 445 00:31:23,545 --> 00:31:24,379 It feels weird. 446 00:31:25,172 --> 00:31:26,173 It's very weird. 447 00:31:26,256 --> 00:31:29,259 Try to run. It'll feel even weirder. 448 00:31:30,051 --> 00:31:31,636 Run? Here? 449 00:31:32,220 --> 00:31:33,054 Yes. 450 00:31:39,519 --> 00:31:40,854 Come on. 451 00:31:52,032 --> 00:31:53,825 Dip your feet in the water. 452 00:31:54,409 --> 00:31:55,911 -My feet? -Are you scared? 453 00:31:55,994 --> 00:31:57,162 Dip my feet? In the water? 454 00:31:57,245 --> 00:32:00,040 It'll be fine. Trust me and do it. 455 00:32:02,876 --> 00:32:05,170 -Wait a second. -It's okay. Come on. 456 00:32:37,494 --> 00:32:39,120 The places I want to visit? 457 00:32:42,165 --> 00:32:43,375 There are so many places. 458 00:32:43,917 --> 00:32:46,002 You know, in Italy, 459 00:32:46,086 --> 00:32:48,296 there is a tower that leans. 460 00:32:48,797 --> 00:32:49,881 I want to see that. 461 00:32:50,382 --> 00:32:54,177 How? How can a tower stand if it leans like this? 462 00:32:54,761 --> 00:32:55,720 Does it not collapse? 463 00:32:56,179 --> 00:32:57,722 That's why I want to see it. 464 00:32:58,139 --> 00:32:59,182 That's not all. 465 00:32:59,266 --> 00:33:02,435 In Egypt, there are tombs that are thousands of years old. 466 00:33:02,519 --> 00:33:04,479 And I hear they are as big as mountains. 467 00:33:04,563 --> 00:33:07,524 You can't even see the top if you are standing on the ground. 468 00:33:08,650 --> 00:33:10,861 Tell me more. What else is across the sea? 469 00:33:12,320 --> 00:33:14,739 This time, I'd like to hear from you. 470 00:33:15,323 --> 00:33:18,451 Is there somewhere you'd like to visit? 471 00:33:20,120 --> 00:33:23,498 I don't even know what's in Joseon. 472 00:33:25,041 --> 00:33:26,251 The East Sea. 473 00:33:26,668 --> 00:33:29,546 Somewhere in the East Sea, there's a little island called Dokdo. 474 00:33:29,629 --> 00:33:32,966 I heard that odd-looking sea animals called sea lions live there in herds. 475 00:33:33,216 --> 00:33:34,634 They travel freely 476 00:33:34,718 --> 00:33:38,221 between the sea and the land, but they do not get lonely. 477 00:33:40,265 --> 00:33:44,311 So I once thought that I will make sure to visit Dokdo, 478 00:33:44,769 --> 00:33:46,146 to see the sea lions. 479 00:33:48,106 --> 00:33:50,692 If you do go there someday, please take me with you. 480 00:33:50,942 --> 00:33:51,860 I want to see them too. 481 00:33:53,862 --> 00:33:55,071 I'll do that. 482 00:34:00,643 --> 00:34:03,847 EPISODE 14 WILL AIR SHORTLY 483 00:34:07,795 --> 00:34:09,847 EPISODE 14 484 00:34:15,065 --> 00:34:17,275 -Lady Hae-ryung? -Scholar Lee? 485 00:34:23,156 --> 00:34:24,699 I guess we were meant to meet. 486 00:34:25,283 --> 00:34:27,827 We meet again in Haeju, which is not even in Hanyang. 487 00:34:29,621 --> 00:34:32,165 Have you been well? 488 00:34:33,541 --> 00:34:35,961 Yes, I have been very well. 489 00:34:37,671 --> 00:34:39,756 I heard you became a female historian. 490 00:34:40,674 --> 00:34:41,967 Now I see it with my own eyes. 491 00:34:42,801 --> 00:34:43,635 Congratulations. 492 00:34:45,303 --> 00:34:46,596 It's all thanks to you. 493 00:34:48,098 --> 00:34:49,140 Thank you... 494 00:34:51,810 --> 00:34:54,854 -Thank you for what you did that day. -Gosh. 495 00:34:57,399 --> 00:35:00,277 Don't mention it. After that day, 496 00:35:00,360 --> 00:35:02,320 my parents stopped rushing me to get married. 497 00:35:05,782 --> 00:35:09,160 Anyway, what brings you to Haeju? 498 00:35:27,762 --> 00:35:30,765 I am sorry that I had to ask you to come here. 499 00:35:31,599 --> 00:35:34,728 It's difficult to speak with you privately in the provincial office. 500 00:35:34,811 --> 00:35:38,398 Don't mention it. I heard you are the magistrate of Songhwahyeon. 501 00:35:39,107 --> 00:35:40,650 Why did you want to see me? 502 00:35:46,489 --> 00:35:49,284 Your Highness, I beg of you. 503 00:35:51,119 --> 00:35:52,662 Please help and save our people. 504 00:35:55,540 --> 00:35:57,042 What do you mean? 505 00:35:59,336 --> 00:36:01,713 The reports made to the royal court are all lies. 506 00:36:02,380 --> 00:36:05,383 Over 500 people died in Hwanghae Province due to the smallpox outbreak. 507 00:36:05,967 --> 00:36:07,010 And there were 508 00:36:09,763 --> 00:36:13,224 too many deaths in Pyongan Province to keep up the count. 509 00:36:14,976 --> 00:36:16,227 That is not all. 510 00:36:16,311 --> 00:36:18,897 The ill are dying helplessly due to the lack of medicine. 511 00:36:18,980 --> 00:36:20,774 Even the healthy people 512 00:36:21,775 --> 00:36:22,942 are stuck in their villages 513 00:36:23,902 --> 00:36:25,403 and are starving to death. 514 00:36:25,487 --> 00:36:27,113 The royal court already sent 515 00:36:27,572 --> 00:36:29,199 some relief food and medicine. 516 00:36:29,282 --> 00:36:33,119 And the governors of Pyongan Province and Hwanghae Province said that-- 517 00:36:33,203 --> 00:36:35,413 You must not trust a word they say! 518 00:36:36,581 --> 00:36:39,250 Governor Yun Dae-eup of Hwanghae Province gave an order 519 00:36:40,543 --> 00:36:41,961 to take food from the sick villages. 520 00:36:42,379 --> 00:36:43,963 Governor Jang Seok-hyeong of Pyongan 521 00:36:44,047 --> 00:36:46,299 ran down to Haeju when smallpox 522 00:36:47,550 --> 00:36:48,760 broke out in Pyongyang 523 00:36:50,011 --> 00:36:51,388 and left the people behind. 524 00:36:55,725 --> 00:36:57,644 Officers are busy avoiding their responsibilities, 525 00:36:58,228 --> 00:36:59,604 and the people cannot ask for help 526 00:37:00,271 --> 00:37:01,940 because they are tied down. 527 00:37:04,275 --> 00:37:05,485 Your Highness. 528 00:37:06,152 --> 00:37:08,863 Please show mercy on these people. 529 00:37:11,491 --> 00:37:12,534 Save them. 530 00:37:15,745 --> 00:37:16,830 I beg of you. 531 00:37:41,604 --> 00:37:43,606 Your Highness, I beg of you. 532 00:37:43,690 --> 00:37:44,983 Please help and save our people. 533 00:37:45,567 --> 00:37:47,444 You must not trust a word they say! 534 00:37:55,702 --> 00:37:56,786 I'm sorry. 535 00:37:57,662 --> 00:37:59,122 Let me ride you for a moment. 536 00:38:01,332 --> 00:38:03,168 I'm not that heavy. Okay? 537 00:38:06,546 --> 00:38:07,630 Your Highness. 538 00:38:10,175 --> 00:38:12,343 Were you not asleep? 539 00:38:12,969 --> 00:38:16,431 What about you? What are you doing here at this hour? 540 00:38:18,266 --> 00:38:19,642 I am... 541 00:38:21,895 --> 00:38:23,146 heading over to Songhwahyeon. 542 00:38:24,063 --> 00:38:26,983 Aren't you here to do the same? 543 00:38:30,904 --> 00:38:33,531 If you aren't, please pretend you didn't see me. 544 00:38:34,699 --> 00:38:35,992 I won't be gone long. 545 00:38:36,993 --> 00:38:38,077 I have no idea either. 546 00:38:40,288 --> 00:38:42,290 I don't know who to trust, 547 00:38:42,916 --> 00:38:44,792 and even if things are that bad here, 548 00:38:45,418 --> 00:38:47,170 I'm not sure what I can do. 549 00:38:47,754 --> 00:38:48,755 That's why... 550 00:38:50,798 --> 00:38:54,802 I thought it might be better for me to live obliviously. 551 00:38:55,428 --> 00:38:58,014 I have no idea how I feel. 552 00:39:01,309 --> 00:39:02,519 Your Highness. 553 00:39:04,604 --> 00:39:07,273 I am not so sure either. 554 00:39:08,942 --> 00:39:11,986 I'm just trying to learn what I don't know. 555 00:39:34,175 --> 00:39:35,009 Stop! 556 00:39:39,806 --> 00:39:41,474 We're heading to Songhwahyeon. 557 00:39:42,183 --> 00:39:43,184 Please let us through. 558 00:39:43,268 --> 00:39:45,937 We were told not to let anyone in. 559 00:39:46,020 --> 00:39:48,231 -Go back. -But... 560 00:39:55,863 --> 00:39:57,031 Let's find another way in. 561 00:40:13,089 --> 00:40:14,007 Stop! 562 00:40:56,924 --> 00:40:59,177 If you're tired, we can take a break. 563 00:40:59,761 --> 00:41:00,803 I'm not tired. 564 00:41:01,137 --> 00:41:03,014 I work out all the time, 565 00:41:03,097 --> 00:41:06,392 so this feels like a walk in the park. 566 00:41:07,060 --> 00:41:08,186 Okay, then. Let's keep going. 567 00:41:09,520 --> 00:41:10,688 But 568 00:41:10,772 --> 00:41:13,524 if you insist on taking a break, I'll keep you company. 569 00:41:16,903 --> 00:41:17,904 Let's sit over there. 570 00:41:28,706 --> 00:41:30,875 I think we came this far. 571 00:41:35,588 --> 00:41:39,092 Go down slowly! Be careful! 572 00:41:51,729 --> 00:41:52,605 Songhwahyeon? 573 00:41:53,940 --> 00:41:57,110 Are you saying you're heading to the place where the epidemic broke out 574 00:41:57,193 --> 00:41:59,987 instead of trying to run away from it? 575 00:42:00,571 --> 00:42:02,156 We have our reasons. 576 00:42:02,824 --> 00:42:06,577 By any chance, is there a side road that leads to Songhwahyeon? 577 00:42:07,286 --> 00:42:08,705 Forget about the side road. 578 00:42:08,788 --> 00:42:11,624 If you want to stay alive, you'd better not go near that place. 579 00:42:12,166 --> 00:42:14,293 Do you want to die at an early age? 580 00:42:15,461 --> 00:42:17,296 Is it that bad? 581 00:42:17,380 --> 00:42:19,048 Yes, of course. 582 00:42:19,298 --> 00:42:22,385 I've never seen such a mess. 583 00:42:22,468 --> 00:42:24,178 When an epidemic breaks out in a village, 584 00:42:24,262 --> 00:42:26,764 they surround it with straw ropes and lock people inside. 585 00:42:26,848 --> 00:42:29,350 So you'll either die from the epidemic or of hunger. 586 00:42:29,434 --> 00:42:30,893 They're basically telling you to die. 587 00:42:32,395 --> 00:42:37,525 But if that place is so dangerous, what were you doing there? 588 00:42:39,068 --> 00:42:43,489 Well, we didn't exactly want to go. 589 00:42:44,240 --> 00:42:47,785 We may be merchants, but we couldn't stand by 590 00:42:47,869 --> 00:42:49,203 and just watch our people die. 591 00:42:49,287 --> 00:42:52,165 So did you give them some food? 592 00:42:52,749 --> 00:42:55,042 That's what we were planning to do. 593 00:42:55,585 --> 00:42:57,795 We took some millet and barley there, 594 00:42:57,879 --> 00:43:02,508 and we were going to sell them at a slightly higher price than usual. 595 00:43:02,675 --> 00:43:05,219 But as soon as we went in, they started begging and crying, 596 00:43:05,303 --> 00:43:07,013 asking us to sell our stuff to them. 597 00:43:07,638 --> 00:43:10,808 We eventually started selling our stuff ten times more than usual. 598 00:43:12,059 --> 00:43:13,770 I didn't intend to do so, 599 00:43:14,270 --> 00:43:16,522 but I ended up earning so much money. 600 00:43:16,606 --> 00:43:21,027 I earned a year's worth of earnings in just three days. 601 00:43:25,907 --> 00:43:27,450 -How-- -You wicked man. 602 00:43:31,245 --> 00:43:32,997 You are one wicked man. 603 00:43:36,125 --> 00:43:36,959 What? 604 00:43:37,168 --> 00:43:39,587 You should be helping those who are suffering. 605 00:43:39,754 --> 00:43:41,547 But you're just focused on earning money? 606 00:43:41,631 --> 00:43:44,467 Do you have no conscience? Aren't you embarrassed? 607 00:43:45,051 --> 00:43:47,470 You'd better watch what you say. 608 00:43:47,553 --> 00:43:50,473 I didn't steal the relief food or lock people up in the village 609 00:43:50,556 --> 00:43:51,682 like the officials did. 610 00:43:51,766 --> 00:43:54,435 If you think about it, I saved a lot of lives. 611 00:43:55,019 --> 00:43:57,271 You are no different 612 00:43:57,563 --> 00:44:00,399 from those corrupt officials who stole the relief food. 613 00:44:00,691 --> 00:44:02,109 You're all thieves. 614 00:44:02,819 --> 00:44:03,903 What? "Thieves"? 615 00:44:04,237 --> 00:44:06,489 Did you just call us virtuous civilians thieves? 616 00:44:06,572 --> 00:44:08,533 Yes, that's right. You're a bunch of thieves. 617 00:44:08,616 --> 00:44:10,952 You're starting to get on my nerves, young man. 618 00:44:11,869 --> 00:44:14,539 You don't know how hard I can punch, do you? 619 00:44:14,622 --> 00:44:16,707 What do you think you're doing? Let me go. 620 00:44:16,791 --> 00:44:18,417 You little punk! 621 00:44:20,002 --> 00:44:21,337 What do you know, you fool? 622 00:44:26,926 --> 00:44:28,094 My goodness! 623 00:44:29,178 --> 00:44:31,931 No, come on. Let's go. Hurry. 624 00:44:32,014 --> 00:44:33,015 But... 625 00:44:34,433 --> 00:44:35,685 -Hey! -Come on! 626 00:44:35,768 --> 00:44:37,144 -Hey! -Those little... 627 00:44:45,486 --> 00:44:48,030 They won't be able to follow us this far. 628 00:44:54,579 --> 00:44:55,997 Are you that angry? 629 00:44:56,789 --> 00:44:57,915 Yes, I'm angry. 630 00:44:58,374 --> 00:45:01,586 If you hadn't stopped me, I would've taught him a lesson. 631 00:45:03,754 --> 00:45:06,716 That's odd. You ran away too fast for that. 632 00:45:13,139 --> 00:45:14,432 But you did a good job. 633 00:45:14,515 --> 00:45:17,685 They need to know that what they did was wrong. 634 00:45:22,023 --> 00:45:23,524 Hang in there. 635 00:45:24,400 --> 00:45:25,568 We're almost there. 636 00:45:28,738 --> 00:45:31,365 By the way, there's something I've been meaning to ask. 637 00:45:31,908 --> 00:45:33,659 That magistrate of Songhwahyeon. 638 00:45:34,243 --> 00:45:36,412 How do you know him? You two seemed quite close. 639 00:45:37,079 --> 00:45:39,916 Oh, he used to be my husband. 640 00:45:45,922 --> 00:45:46,923 "Husband"? 641 00:45:47,006 --> 00:45:49,383 Does that mean you were married? 642 00:45:50,134 --> 00:45:51,761 Yes, kind of. 643 00:45:52,803 --> 00:45:55,556 Be more specific. When, where, and how did you meet him? 644 00:45:55,640 --> 00:45:57,141 And what made you break up... 645 00:45:57,600 --> 00:46:01,062 No, I'm pretty sure he wanted you to stay 646 00:46:01,145 --> 00:46:02,897 since he also has eyes of his own. Am I right? 647 00:46:06,317 --> 00:46:08,486 Why are you so interested in me? 648 00:46:11,697 --> 00:46:14,825 He broke off our engagement because I have so many flaws. 649 00:46:15,826 --> 00:46:17,745 So stop asking questions. 650 00:46:18,704 --> 00:46:19,705 He broke it off? 651 00:46:20,331 --> 00:46:22,208 How dare he dump you? 652 00:46:23,834 --> 00:46:26,337 Anyway, that means you never liked him, right? 653 00:47:20,808 --> 00:47:21,809 Is anyone inside? 654 00:47:23,269 --> 00:47:24,353 Is anyone inside? 655 00:47:42,079 --> 00:47:44,206 Are you from the government office? 656 00:47:45,624 --> 00:47:46,584 No. 657 00:47:47,501 --> 00:47:49,879 We're also trying to avoid the royal army. 658 00:47:50,171 --> 00:47:51,088 Please don't be scared. 659 00:48:07,521 --> 00:48:08,814 You should wait outside. 660 00:48:56,070 --> 00:48:58,447 How did you end up hiding here? 661 00:49:00,074 --> 00:49:02,034 Why aren't you getting treated in the village? 662 00:49:03,994 --> 00:49:05,996 The village ran out of medicine a long time ago. 663 00:49:06,580 --> 00:49:08,666 And the doctors no longer visit the village. 664 00:49:10,334 --> 00:49:12,628 I figured I'd end up losing my child 665 00:49:14,171 --> 00:49:16,006 if I waited there to get treated. 666 00:49:20,302 --> 00:49:21,387 My lady. 667 00:49:22,054 --> 00:49:24,223 This may sound shameless, but could you do me a favor? 668 00:49:25,933 --> 00:49:27,184 Can you 669 00:49:27,977 --> 00:49:28,853 please take her? 670 00:49:30,688 --> 00:49:31,522 What? 671 00:49:31,605 --> 00:49:34,358 I heard the epidemic hasn't reached the southern part of the country. 672 00:49:35,776 --> 00:49:37,945 I wanted to do my best to save my child. 673 00:49:39,029 --> 00:49:40,865 But the royal army killed my husband, 674 00:49:41,740 --> 00:49:43,617 and if I end up dying as well, 675 00:49:46,036 --> 00:49:48,914 there's no way she'll be able to survive. 676 00:49:52,126 --> 00:49:54,670 I'll repay you even after I die. 677 00:49:57,173 --> 00:49:59,175 Please save my child. 678 00:50:00,551 --> 00:50:01,886 Please, my lady. 679 00:50:18,944 --> 00:50:19,820 Don't come inside. 680 00:50:29,663 --> 00:50:31,165 We can't take her? 681 00:50:32,082 --> 00:50:33,250 What do you mean? 682 00:50:35,628 --> 00:50:36,837 Like I said, 683 00:50:38,881 --> 00:50:39,924 we can't... 684 00:50:41,217 --> 00:50:42,551 take her... No. 685 00:50:44,970 --> 00:50:45,846 We shouldn't do it. 686 00:50:45,930 --> 00:50:48,641 Why not? Look at her mother pleading for help from us. 687 00:50:48,724 --> 00:50:51,477 Do you know how many lives could be at risk? 688 00:50:51,560 --> 00:50:53,604 There was an epidemic in her village. 689 00:50:55,773 --> 00:50:57,900 And she's been living with a patient all this time. 690 00:50:58,859 --> 00:51:01,946 She may seem fine on the outside, but she might have the disease already. 691 00:51:02,029 --> 00:51:03,697 What if we take her to Haeju, 692 00:51:03,781 --> 00:51:05,324 and the smallpox starts to spread? 693 00:51:05,407 --> 00:51:06,909 But we can't be sure of that yet. 694 00:51:07,243 --> 00:51:08,535 We can isolate her and watch-- 695 00:51:08,619 --> 00:51:11,205 If smallpox could have been prevented by isolating people, 696 00:51:11,747 --> 00:51:13,707 it wouldn't have spread this far. 697 00:51:17,711 --> 00:51:18,712 On top of that, 698 00:51:19,838 --> 00:51:21,590 if people find out about her, 699 00:51:22,675 --> 00:51:24,009 they will not stay still. 700 00:51:25,678 --> 00:51:27,805 It's safer for her to stay here. 701 00:51:28,847 --> 00:51:29,848 Then are you saying... 702 00:51:31,725 --> 00:51:33,394 that we just have to leave her here? 703 00:51:34,561 --> 00:51:35,729 Even if she might... 704 00:51:37,690 --> 00:51:39,275 die here? 705 00:51:41,986 --> 00:51:44,280 We brought quite a lot of food and medicine. 706 00:51:45,030 --> 00:51:46,490 If we leave them here with them, 707 00:51:47,574 --> 00:51:49,285 they'll be able to survive for a while. 708 00:52:30,075 --> 00:52:33,704 We've finished the preparations for the ritual to fight the epidemic. 709 00:52:34,163 --> 00:52:36,290 Why isn't His Highness there yet? 710 00:52:36,373 --> 00:52:39,752 He must be very tired after the long journey. 711 00:52:40,252 --> 00:52:42,504 -His Highness is still sleeping. -What? 712 00:52:43,672 --> 00:52:45,799 Please be patient. 713 00:52:45,883 --> 00:52:48,177 You said the same thing two hours ago. 714 00:52:49,011 --> 00:52:50,888 Is he even inside? 715 00:52:51,472 --> 00:52:54,058 Then are you saying he could've 716 00:52:54,308 --> 00:52:56,935 gone outside without even telling me? 717 00:52:57,019 --> 00:52:58,520 I must see His Highness for myself. 718 00:52:59,396 --> 00:53:01,899 But... Governor Yun! 719 00:53:02,608 --> 00:53:03,734 Your Highness. 720 00:53:09,907 --> 00:53:11,992 We've been waiting for you, Your Highness. 721 00:53:12,576 --> 00:53:15,162 Let us go and attend the ritual for the epidemic. 722 00:53:15,829 --> 00:53:16,997 There will be 723 00:53:18,040 --> 00:53:18,957 no ritual. 724 00:53:30,552 --> 00:53:34,807 What do you mean, Your Highness? Why would the reports be false? 725 00:53:34,890 --> 00:53:37,434 I don't know where you heard such rumors, 726 00:53:37,518 --> 00:53:39,019 but it's not true at all. 727 00:53:39,603 --> 00:53:42,439 I met the people in person and heard their stories. 728 00:53:43,023 --> 00:53:44,274 Are you still going to claim... 729 00:53:45,692 --> 00:53:47,403 that they are false rumors? 730 00:53:50,114 --> 00:53:52,825 The people are always angry. 731 00:53:53,409 --> 00:53:56,161 They're always busy badmouthing the officials. 732 00:53:56,745 --> 00:53:58,580 They're just complaining. 733 00:53:58,664 --> 00:54:01,041 You must not believe every word they say. 734 00:54:01,125 --> 00:54:03,502 Your Highness, I will do my best 735 00:54:03,585 --> 00:54:06,255 to look into what's going on. 736 00:54:06,338 --> 00:54:08,257 No, there's no need for that. 737 00:54:08,882 --> 00:54:11,051 I sent the false report. 738 00:54:11,844 --> 00:54:12,886 Governor Yun. 739 00:54:12,970 --> 00:54:16,932 But I had no other choice. It was for our people. 740 00:54:17,015 --> 00:54:19,184 You sent a false report to His Majesty, 741 00:54:19,935 --> 00:54:22,104 and you're using the people as an excuse? 742 00:54:22,187 --> 00:54:23,188 "Excuse"? 743 00:54:26,817 --> 00:54:29,069 Ever since the epidemic broke out in Pyongan Province, 744 00:54:29,153 --> 00:54:31,697 there are many more people who suffered from damages 745 00:54:31,780 --> 00:54:34,116 due to plundering, arson, and theft 746 00:54:34,199 --> 00:54:36,577 than people who died due to the epidemic itself. 747 00:54:37,369 --> 00:54:40,497 If I had reported the truth about what was going on here, 748 00:54:41,081 --> 00:54:44,710 that would have led people in Hanyang finding out about the epidemic. 749 00:54:46,336 --> 00:54:48,213 Then what would have happened to Hanyang? 750 00:54:48,297 --> 00:54:51,049 And what would have happened to the 200,000 people 751 00:54:51,550 --> 00:54:52,885 who live there? 752 00:54:53,927 --> 00:54:54,887 Then what about the fact 753 00:54:55,679 --> 00:54:58,599 that you stole the relief food that my father sent to the region? 754 00:54:58,932 --> 00:55:02,019 And the fact that you made healthy people die by confining them to their village? 755 00:55:02,102 --> 00:55:03,520 Did you also do that for the people? 756 00:55:04,021 --> 00:55:07,357 The sacrifice of a hundred lives could save thousands. 757 00:55:09,276 --> 00:55:11,528 All I did was make a choice. 758 00:55:12,112 --> 00:55:15,574 No, you did not make a choice. You just gave up. 759 00:55:22,956 --> 00:55:24,833 Prepare the medicine and the relief food. 760 00:55:25,209 --> 00:55:27,169 I must go to Pyongan Province right now. 761 00:55:37,012 --> 00:55:39,014 I thought he was just a greenhorn. 762 00:55:39,890 --> 00:55:42,017 How did he manage to find out about that? 763 00:55:44,061 --> 00:55:45,479 Officer Min. 764 00:55:45,562 --> 00:55:48,690 Can you please help us out? 765 00:55:48,774 --> 00:55:51,860 If you send a letter to your father, 766 00:55:51,944 --> 00:55:54,821 I'll try to see what I can do. 767 00:56:03,622 --> 00:56:05,165 What are you doing? 768 00:56:06,500 --> 00:56:08,043 "The governor of Pyongan Province, 769 00:56:09,253 --> 00:56:10,379 Jang Seok-hyeong, 770 00:56:11,880 --> 00:56:13,006 begs a historian 771 00:56:14,383 --> 00:56:16,510 to save his life." 772 00:56:20,597 --> 00:56:23,183 -That's what I wrote. -What? 773 00:56:29,147 --> 00:56:30,065 Hey. 774 00:56:30,816 --> 00:56:32,025 Pyongan Province? 775 00:56:32,109 --> 00:56:34,528 His Highness went to Pyongan Province? 776 00:56:34,611 --> 00:56:37,281 Yes, that's what it says on the report we got from Haeju. 777 00:56:37,364 --> 00:56:39,157 Does he want to die or something? 778 00:56:39,241 --> 00:56:41,743 -Why would he go there? -Exactly. 779 00:56:43,495 --> 00:56:46,373 But wasn't he dispatched to Pyongan Province in the first place? 780 00:56:46,790 --> 00:56:48,125 Why are you all so surprised? 781 00:56:48,250 --> 00:56:50,377 That's only if things are okay there. 782 00:56:50,460 --> 00:56:52,212 But I heard that place is a mess. 783 00:56:52,838 --> 00:56:55,966 Then he should come back to Hanyang as soon as he finishes the ritual. 784 00:56:56,091 --> 00:56:58,719 He just had to show the people that he dropped by out of concern. 785 00:56:58,802 --> 00:57:00,095 My gosh. 786 00:57:00,887 --> 00:57:03,140 Then what about Officer Min? 787 00:57:03,390 --> 00:57:05,684 He's never had smallpox before. 788 00:57:05,767 --> 00:57:08,353 Hey, can't you already tell by his looks? 789 00:57:08,437 --> 00:57:10,272 He's handsome, smart, and from a good family. 790 00:57:10,355 --> 00:57:12,608 He was born with all the good luck that a man could have. 791 00:57:12,691 --> 00:57:14,735 He won't get shot by an arrow if a war breaks out. 792 00:57:14,818 --> 00:57:16,320 He'll never get smallpox. 793 00:57:16,862 --> 00:57:20,073 Since when did smallpox ever choose whom to infect? 794 00:57:20,282 --> 00:57:23,201 If you say it like that, you should've gotten it a long time... 795 00:57:27,331 --> 00:57:29,666 I'm going to go to the Royal Secretariat. 796 00:57:30,250 --> 00:57:33,003 Hey! You have to really observe my features to realize I'm handsome. 797 00:57:33,086 --> 00:57:35,297 It takes at least three years... Hey! Clerk Heo! 798 00:57:35,380 --> 00:57:37,674 Will you be able to live for three years? 799 00:58:00,864 --> 00:58:03,867 Your Royal Highness, you have been out here for an hour now. 800 00:58:04,493 --> 00:58:07,162 I am worried you might ruin your health. 801 00:58:09,122 --> 00:58:10,290 Bring me more arrows. 802 00:58:11,166 --> 00:58:12,042 Your Royal Highness. 803 00:58:37,109 --> 00:58:38,318 Don't be so hard on yourself. 804 00:58:43,448 --> 00:58:44,950 You weren't the one 805 00:58:46,827 --> 00:58:47,911 who sent Prince Dowon. 806 00:58:54,126 --> 00:58:55,210 You are out of line. 807 00:59:11,727 --> 00:59:15,188 Did you also know that she's still alive? 808 00:59:16,648 --> 00:59:18,358 I only recently found out. 809 00:59:19,943 --> 00:59:22,571 I guess that's why you haven't been visiting me so often these days. 810 00:59:24,698 --> 00:59:26,908 I have found out where she is. 811 00:59:30,537 --> 00:59:32,038 She's in Pyongan Province. 812 00:59:44,092 --> 00:59:45,510 Please save me. 813 00:59:52,642 --> 00:59:54,394 Please save me. 814 00:59:56,313 --> 00:59:58,148 Help us. 815 00:59:58,565 --> 00:59:59,649 Your Highness. 816 01:00:00,901 --> 01:00:02,652 You cannot go any further. 817 01:00:03,570 --> 01:00:05,572 You've seen enough. 818 01:00:05,947 --> 01:00:07,783 Let's go back to the provincial office. 819 01:00:08,575 --> 01:00:10,243 -Your Highness! -Your Highness! 820 01:00:43,652 --> 01:00:44,778 Please help us. 821 01:01:24,901 --> 01:01:27,988 -Here you go. -Is it good? 822 01:01:32,701 --> 01:01:33,702 Look. 823 01:01:45,088 --> 01:01:45,964 What are you doing? 824 01:02:11,232 --> 01:02:18,755 Subtitle translation by Liya Choi 825 01:02:24,169 --> 01:02:26,004 It was probably around 20 years ago. 826 01:02:26,087 --> 01:02:28,506 Something was put into my arm, and I remember it really hurt. 827 01:02:29,049 --> 01:02:31,593 I'm the female physician you read about in that book. 828 01:02:31,676 --> 01:02:33,678 This book will tell us how we can save everyone. 829 01:02:34,262 --> 01:02:35,513 Please read it, Your Highness. 830 01:02:35,597 --> 01:02:38,642 The moment you decide to change someone's opinion, 831 01:02:38,725 --> 01:02:41,227 you turn into a novelist who writes about history. 832 01:02:41,311 --> 01:02:42,479 It's Pyongan Province. 833 01:02:42,562 --> 01:02:44,439 I have a lot to ask that woman. 834 01:02:44,522 --> 01:02:46,608 I want to reassure the people. 835 01:02:46,691 --> 01:02:49,486 Can you inject me with the fluid from cowpox lesions? 836 01:02:49,656 --> 01:02:52,461 Ripped and synced by gabbyu's Subs