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Well?

Is it a boy?

My lady... He's a boy.

No... Not my baby... Not my boy...!

My lady.

My lady... My lady! My lady!

My lady... My...

Bring out the traitor's brat.

No, no!

Is it a boy or a girl?

Spare the child.

Well? Boy or girl?

Spare the baby. Spare the poor little thing.

Where is it?

You will live. You must.

Don't. Spare the child, please...

- Take the baby. - Sir.

The baby didn't do anything. Please, spare the child.

Please...!

- No! - Stop!

The baby... is a girl.

Kang Dojun's baby is a girl.

Not a boy.

Check it.

Sir.

He's right. She's a she.

Here he is.

What did you do?

You didn't?

Yes. I switched them.

My girl for the young lord.

Stop. Turn around.

Turn back around.

I said turn around.

My lady.

Is it a boy or a girl?

Spare the child.

Well? Boy or girl?

I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, my little girl...

I didn't think.

Other then how I could save Lord Kang's child.

My little girl will be better off in service.

Poor man.

My wife will understand.

And my daughter will forgive her worthless old man.

You see, he saved her life.

We owed him.

We had to repay him.

[Episode 2]

I wonder if I should leave.

I came to pay my final respects to you.

You're really not going to say anything?

I know you know what happened to Kang Dojun.

My lord.

Where will you go?

It's a shame. I would send you off, but with work and all...

I can't get away.

How did this happen to us?

To Kang Dojun. To you.

To all of us?

Farewell.

Where will you go?

I don't know.

I'm a wanted man. I'll just wander.

Your girl will be in service in the Yangju government office.

I see.

Thank you.

All aboard.

His father chose a name for him.

"Bright" Kwang, "Day" Hyon.

Kwanghyon.

It means to be a light to all the world.

Call him that name.

And when you can, tell him about his father.

About his father's wonderful vision.

Tell him.

Yes, I will. I promise.

Whitey, Whitey.

Shh. Quiet. It's me.

Let's go.

Go. My last gift to you.

Go. Scoot. Go on.

I can't keep you on Dog Day.

Go on, hurry.

Scoot, scoot, go on.

Just don't fall into someone's stew, Whitey.

Kwanghyon.

You ready?

Ready.

- Then off we go. - Right.

Yay! Our boat!

Yay!

We can finally go to the capital.

We have a good wind. We'll make the capital for sure.

Yay!

Right, let's load her up.

Wait, what do you need a spear for?

To catch fish. We have to eat.

You proud you're an island hick?

Who catches fish in the capital? They eat grilled beef.

Grilled beef? What's that?

Dorks, don't ask that in the capital, they'll know you're hicks.

Grilled beef, see...

First, they slice some cow meat.

Ah, cow.

Then they marinate in it spices.

Ah, mari-neato.

Grill it on an open flame and yum.

Ah, yum.

It's the first thing we'll eat there.

Then we'll go see the palace.

Yay!

Capital, capital, capital!

Beef, beef, beef!

- Cast off! - Yay!

Capital, capital, capital.

Kwanghyon.

How you gonna get the boat to the water?

Hm? What?

Boat. Water. Well?

I swear. We had to keep it from the grown-ups, so we made it too far away.

What now?

- One, two... - Heave.

One, two...

Heav---vy....

What are you doing?

Kwanghyon, I'm done.

Me, too. I'm going home.

- Me, too. - And me.

No. Look, it's right there.

We launch it and we're off.

Don't you want to go? For the beef?

- Ugh. - I'm sore.

Quit whining. We're nearly there. Just a little further.

Bongchul! Bongchul!

- Who's that? - My dad.

Kwanghyon, you little?! You messing around again?

This is bad. Quick, into the water, move, move!

- Hold it! - Brats!

Whew...

I nearly died.

EEK! Father.

I knew you'd come here.

Save me! Whitey!

Come back here.

Father, let's talk about this. I'm your son.

Right, forget eating Whitey on Dog Day, I'll eat you.

Father, just look at this.

See? From yesterday? You'll cripple me for life.

Then why do you keep ignoring your studies?

Why won't you listen to me?

You never listen to me.

- What? - Take me to the capital.

Dolbok, Chondung, they get to go, but not me.

You're a boatman and I never get to.

How many times is this? You can't go.

Why? Why can't I? You won't let me off the island.

Study books, study herbs, the other kids do nothing, why should I have to?

What good is studying on an island?

You little?!

Right, you had your beating.

But seeing how you still try to go, it wasn't enough.

No, Dad, wait!

Pardon me.

Oh, yes, sir. How may I help you?

Whitey, run!

- Wait! - Save me!

Wait. Hold it! Hold it right there!

So he's in trouble again?

He won't study.

It's killing me.

Why bother teaching him if he won't study?

He still doesn't know his 1,000 characters after a year.

That's not his fault.

It's mine.

Oh, what brings you here?

Ah, that. Inside, inside.

- Is this you? - Sir.

I thought so.

Sir, how did you..?

Orders from the capital.

They're looking for his son.

Relax. You saved me from drowning once.

Would I turn you in?

Sir.

But what's this about?

What did you do that they're still after you?

I really could have gone this time.

...off we go... butterfly...

Master.

Huh? Kwanghyon, right?

Whew, you reek. Drinking all night again?

Drinking? Sure.

Sea here, sea there, everywhere I look, sea, sea, sea.

I'd die if I didn't drink.

Hold on, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be going to the capital?

You're incredible. To think of making a boat.

You're better than me.

What now? I couldn't even cast off.

Master, when will they repeal your exile?

I want to go to the capital with you.

I'm the wrong man for that.

Huh?

Like the court would want me now?

Master.

Just my luck, stuck on an island, I don't even know the 1,000 characters.

Don't let it bother you. Dad doesn't know you're a fraud.

A fraud?

At least you're a smart kid.

You can learn plenty on your own.

So I pretend I'm learning one character a day.

There's 1,000 of them, so we're good for a few years, Master.

A few years?

Wait, I have to keep lying for years?

Master, that's not what I meant.

No, I'm through with it.

I'm sick of the sea.

And I'm sick of fish every day.

Master.

Right, seeing you makes me want to live again.

They can only kill me once, right?

Master, what are you saying? You're going to the capital? How?

There's a way.

With your help, that is.

Huh? You mean it?

Look at you.

What kind of herbalists don't know asparagus from floating fern?

Is this what you call practical application?

Proctor Yi Myonghwan.

- Proctor. - Sir.

Today is practical application?

Yes, sir.

This takes me back.

I used to be one of you.

- Sir? - Surely not like them.

A little less sucking up.

What would we do if everyone left the pharmacy?

Quite so.

How is your mother's cold?

Better, thanks to you.

Good. I'm glad.

So it's true, he takes an interest in everyone.

He's got personality. They say he's Hua Tuo resurrected.

He has His Majesty's favor.

It's just a matter of time until he's chief pharmacist.

Sire, are we eating fatty foods again?

Ah, that. Just a little cooked meat, you understand?

Sire, haven't I warned you about this?

Nag.

Fatty foods make one logy and disagreeable.

Medicine may not be able to help if you don't take care of yourself.

You hold the highest office in the land.

But like all patients, you must follow your doctor's advice.

If you cannot, I cannot continue to treat you.

You speak with the ardor of youth. Remember where you are.

It's okay, no need to bother.

He's a real tiger. Makes me value him all the more.

You honor us.

Your Majesty.

Fair enough, king or no king, I'll do as you say.

Then shall we begin?

No, one moment.

- Viceroy. - Yes, Sire.

Did you find out what I asked you?

Sire, perhaps after this...

No, I meant to consult with him about it.

It's just as well he's here.

You remember how my brother came down with malaria 10 years ago?

Crown Prince Sohyon, you mean, Sire?

Yes, him.

I understand my brother saw a doctor just before he died.

Kang Dojun.

Do you know someone by that name?

Did you say Kang Dojun, Sire?

Are you all right?

Wait.

Proctor Yi.

I told you not to come here.

I was worried.

I heard some bad news.

Have you heard? His Majesty and that day...

I know.

You're right. His Majesty is looking into his brother's death.

Privy Council, prepare the writs.

Yes, Sire.

No. Investigating? He can't.

It was 10 years ago. Everyone's forgotten.

Why dig it up now?

His Majesty hasn't forgotten. He was his only brother.

What should we do?

King Injo has passed on. Queen Jo and Lord Kim are gone.

There's no one left to protect us.

Pull yourself together.

You're right, there's no one to protect us.

But we're the only ones that know the secret.

So nothing can go wrong.

That's not true.

The boatman, the one that saw me 10 years ago, we never found him.

It was a long time ago. He's nothing to worry about.

Proctor Yi.

Suppose they open and investigation and the boatman talks?

He can report me and the fact that Kang Dojun was unjustly killed.

You think I'll go down alone? Without you?

What?

We've got to find that boatman.

If you want to live as bad as you did 10 years ago, you'll find a way.

Father.

Whatcha doin'?

Nothing.

Father, what's that?

Some prescriptions from the pharmacy.

I'm making a book for you.

For me? You didn't eat for that?

We can't afford medical texts.

Kwanghyon, after you master the 1,000 characters, start studying medicine.

Then I'll buy you medical texts.

Father, why do you keep pushing medicine?

See, my master, he says it's hard to get ahead in medicine.

It takes 20, 30 years.

So?

So if it takes that long, how can I look after you?

Forget it, I'll just be a capital official.

My master says officials make all kinds of money.

Enough of that.

When did I ask you to look after me?

You're my dad. If I don't look after you, who will?

Yeah, well, if that's how you think, hurry up with the 1,000 characters.

Then I'll be happy without food.

Anyway, it's a strange teacher that can't seem to teach you anything.

Well, we have nothing to do with him now.

How do you mean?

We have to move.

Move? Again? Where?

The Isle of Soji.

What? Soji? That's even smaller than here.

Teeny-tiny, itty-bitty, no one lives there.

So stop dreaming of the capital.

No, Father, I won't go, I can't.

Master, what are you saying? You're going to the capital? How?

There's a way.

With your help, that is.

Huh? You mean it?

Where is he already?

Master.

Kwanghyon. You got it?

Here. My father's identification.

There, that's the boat to the capital.

With this I can pretend to be a boatman and hitch a ride.

It may cost me my neck, but I've got to try.

A man can't waste his life on an island.

I can't waste my life on an island. Cause I'm a man.

Huh?

I'm going. Take me with you.

What?

You're packed and everything?

It's too dangerous. No.

I know. I understand. But I'm going.

Or no identification seal.

Scammer.

Kwanghyon. Daddy's home.

Are you still upset?

Get up. I got the candy you like.

Kwanghyon, Kwanghyon!

What is this? I have to do this with you each time.

Take a good look.

The capital is dangerous. Not there.

Next.

Pass.

Next.

Identification.

Sir. Here.

A boatman?

Sir?

Of course, I couldn't ride the ferry otherwise.

And the boy?

My son. He kept pestering me to see the capital.

If you could see your way clear...?

Yea... but...

I won't make a peep. Quiet as a mouse.

Go aboard.

Yes, thank you, thank you.

Next.

Wait.

Hold it right there.

There's no boatman listed in the log.

What?

You, come here.

What should we do?

You're right.

Well? Come back here.

I'm dead. Well and truly dead.

You're a boatman?

Why do you ask? My dad's a boatman.

Little...! Stand aside.

Move.

What is all this?

Sir.

Kwanghyon.

What are you doing here?

Sir.

Hello, sir.

Yes, sir.

Hold on.

Raise the anchor.

Kwanghyon!

It's just as well. Kwanghyon seems perfectly at ease.

I thought you sent him with his teacher.

Sir, is Kwanghyon really there?

On that boat?

Look...

Kwanghyon... Kwanghyon...

The capital. I'm finally going to the capital.

So many people. Amazing.

Listen, you.

Stick close. Don't get lost.

Yes, master.

Here you go.

Grilled beef, just like I heard about.

Well? Is it good?

Yes. Just like honey.

Kids...

Since I'm on the run,

I'll have to talk to an official friend of mine before it's too late.

Oops, they're closing the gates.

There's no time, so I'll just leave this here.

You get us a room and wait at the palace gate around six.

Where's the palace?

Huh? There, over there. The biggest in the capital.

I'd better get going.

Be careful. Keep your eyes and ears open.

Yes, master. It's me, Baek Kwanghyon.

Is this the palace?

A noble's house.

In that case, the palace must be huge.

W-what the?? Thief!

Look over there! There!

Hold it!

Hold it right there!

Gimme my stuff!

Stop, thief!

Hold it!

Thief! Stop, thief!

Is this yours?

Uh-huh.

Take it.

Whew. You got it back.

What? He had me marked?

Exactly. There's lots like him. Pickpockets.

He probably followed you from the boat.

The boat?

First time in the capital? Right?

How did you know?

It's all over your face. I'm a hick.

True, true.

I see. How can I hide my hick-i-ness?

Be careful. Half the people here are grifters. The other half are thieves.

That's the capital.

I see. Pretty different from the island.

Are you here alone? How did you get here?

- Ah, well... - Never mind.

Everyone has a story.

You have a place to stay?

No. I was looking for a room. You know of any?

Oh?

Yongdal, he can stay at your place.

You live at an inn?

My auntie.

It's pretty close. What do you say?

Yeah?

Auntie, auntie...

Yes.

Auntie.

Grilled beef?

Huh?

Right? Do I smell beef?

I have some leftovers in my pack. You want?

Gimme, gimme!

All set. She had one room left.

Really?

And she's giving you a special rate cause we're friends.

Oh, you need the restroom? I'll take your stuff in.

The restroom is wa-a-ay over there.

Thanks, Yongdal, thanks.

What's the idea?

C'mon, man-to-man.

The fact is, I was pretty scared.

My dad and the capital and all.

But now I've got a buddy, it's great.

What? A buddy?

Yep, buddy. I'll be right back.

Keep my eyes and ears open?

And my heart, too, lucky me.

Ma'am, ma'am.

Hm?

Did Yongdal go somewhere?

Huh?

Yongdal. He was going to show me my room.

Where is it?

Room? You need a room?

That costs money.

Huh? I gave my money to Yongdal.

Listen to you, Yongdal, Yondal.

Who is this Yongdal anyway?

You don't know Yongdal?

He said you're his auntie.

Oh, dear, they did it again.

Huh? Did what?

Where is your pack? Did you give it to them?

I guess. Why?

You got took, that's why.

This is the first time I saw them.

But he called you his auntie.

- Auntie, auntie, auntie! A guest. - Yes, come in.

- Auntie, a guest. - Right this way.

- Auntie. - Yes, welcome, come right in.

See? They bring in guests for me.

Local kids, they call everyone auntie.

Ladies, auntie, gentlemen, uncle.

Huh? Whoever heard of that? Everyone's an auntie?

Auntie, auntie!

Wait, you really didn't know him?

I gave them my stuff.

My pack from the island, and my master's, too.

Aargh.

There you are.

Money.

Where did you get this kind of money?

Forget about it.

Yongdal and me, we lifted it off a guy.

Yeah?

But we nearly lost it.

Glad you didn't.

This will feed us for a month, huh?

He really was a hick. Will he be okay?

Yeah, he was nice. I liked him.

Yep, nice. He gave me food and stuff.

- Yeah? - Mm-hm.

He thinks anyone that feeds him is nice.

True, true.

Well, well, you had a good day.

Proctor...

It will be all right.

- Let's go. - Sir.

Sir, what's going on?

What do the royal guards want with him?

How should I know?

It's certainly suspicious.

However...

Lord, the proctor.

Oh?

Lord.

Come in. Sit.

Sir.

Sorry to interrupt your day.

Not at all. Anything I can do to help the court.

I appreciate your saying so.

What I asked to see you about...

We're looking into Prince Sohyon's death 12 years ago.

And your name came up.

Kang Dojun came to the palace that day.

You were close with Kang Dojun?

The interesting thing is...

the one that testified against him...

...was you.

- Sorry to keep you waiting. - Lord.

So what's this proof you have?

You have evidence against Yi Myonghwan?

This.

A journal of prescriptions from the pharmacy.

The record of the day the Crown Prince died.

Well? Take care of it.

The Crown Prince is waiting in the next room.

What are you waiting for?

We're in the same boat now. Get started.

Your Highness...

Your Highness...

Your Highness.

Your Highness...

You there.

Sir?

Yes. Find someone for me.

A child. He should be about twelve.

He's still a boy.

Sir.

No problems with the boat?

None. It's ready and waiting at the dock.

- Hurry. - Sir.

Who... Who are you?

I said no.

Now, now, I'll get you the money, just for tonight.

Just one night.

No. If you want a room, pay up front.

Kids today...

I knew I shouldn't have brought you.

Now look at us.

I'm sorry, master.

I said be careful. This isn't an island.

You're right, it's different.

Everyone's an aunt or an uncle.

I had no idea capital people were such sleaze.

Excuses, excuses, pssh.

But don't you worry.

I'll get our stuff tomorrow.

How? How exactly?

Wait and see.

I'm here now. Capital is as capital does.

Capital what-now?

Hey, first time in the capital?

How could you tell?

I could tell. It's all over your face.

Yeah?

You have a place to stay?

My auntie has an inn. What do you say?

Who's working our territory?

We'll see soon enough.

There he is.

What's the idea? This is our territory.

Long time, Yongdal.

You?

Boss!

You know how happy I was to make a friend in the capital?

Give me my stuff, now!

I would if I could.

What?

Are you naive? A gang took it.

Yeah I'm naive. How can I trust you?

- You're a thief. - What?

Fine, if you can't, you can't.

We'll tell the police. Come on.

No way.

Scared?

It's true, these guys took it.

If you don't believe it, we'll go find them together.

What? Find them?

They hide out on Mt. Cheonjang. They'll be there.

Are you nuts? You know where that is?

Don't go. They got swords and stuff.

Yeah. Swords and stuff.

Well? Yes or no?

Or if you're scared, you have nothing to report.

Scared? Who's scared?

C'mon, let's go.

Fine. Let's.

They really are killers.

They bury people alive.

Bury? Alive?

Yeah.

Or so I heard.

There. They left.

They're gone Let's go. You first.

Why me? It's your stuff.

Who's fault is it that it's here? You prefer the police?

Some man you are. What a rat.

Well, you're a guy, aren't you?

Shut it. I'll lead, all right?

I doubt it's here. Let's look and beat it.

Oh, right.

Huh? Here it is.

Right? Well? Is it all there?

I don't know. I packed in a hurry.

It moved.

What?

That sack.

C'mon. It's just a sack.

It's true. I saw it.

Inside?

Yes. Bagged and ready.

Uh-oh, someone's coming. There, quick.

You? You did this?

You dare?

That means hush. It's late.

You think you can get away with this?

I have proof against you.

Proof?

Proof.

You mean this?

How did you..?

I gave that to Lord Jong Songjo.

I told you to do nothing.

You managed it for 12 years, after all.

I find myself thinking.

What if you hadn't forced me to do it?

My closest friend. The woman I cared for.

What if I hadn't lost them?

Would they still be with me?

No. I doubt it.

I would have still ended up like this. It suits me.

Are... you going to kill me?

You would kill me?

What else can I do?

You said it yourself 12 years ago. Do what you must to survive.

So you made me kill my friend.

Now I'm like you. Don't you agree?

Don't do this. I'll disappear.

I'll never tell anyone ever again.

You know the best way to keep a secret?

When that secret... is known to only one.

Your body will be found tomorrow. On the outskirts of Dumopo.

The autopsy will show you slipped and fell from a cliff.

No. Look, listen. I was wrong.

Spare me, please ...

Shhh.

Relax. It will be over soon.

If you're paralyzed the river won't seem cold at all.

Do it.

You nuts?

I heard something.

Over there.

Get them.

- We gotta run! - No!

What are you doing? You sleaze!

The kids saw everything here.

I saw the same thing happen 12 years ago.

I know who killed the Crown Prince. I am ready to testify now.

Kwanghyun!

What? Who? Baek Suk Gu?

He knows what happened. Whatever happens, don't lose him!

I announce Kang Dojun's innocence.

His family will be freed from punishment now.

Kwanghyun... I mean Sir... it's all done now.

You can go back to your place now.

I promise you this. I will return your family heritage.

Save me! Is anyone out there?

Wait a little, Youngdal. I will be back to save you.

I will wait for you Kwanghyun. You have to return.