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My husband!

She's doing it again.

Is someone returning home or something?

Aeng Du, stop eating and listen to me for a bit.

What is it?

There is something that I must do...

away from this island.

- So? - So, I can't just stay here and marry you.

Hey--

So, tell Master we're not going ahead with any wedding talk.

- Ow, ow, ow! Hey! - I don't want to!

You promised my father you would marry me!

That's because I had no choice if I wanted to learn martial arts from him--

Hey. What's with this strength?

Oh, damn.

Shh.

Master!

Huh? Looks like you're out practicing.

Please eat some of this.

But what were you two doing together so friend-like?

Father. He says he's not going to be my husband.

What?

Wait, that's not it. It's-it's because she's still young.

Tsk!

It's alright. You're also the youngest of all the males here. It's perfect.

Soulmates!

Soulmates...

Nok Du! Nok Du!

Something terrible has happened back home!

Father.

Who are you?

Father! Hyung! Are you okay?

Ya...um..

Who are you? Why did you come here?

Just go.

Leave. Hurry and go!

No, no!

Father! But those people attacked Hyung!

No buts. We just need to leave immediately.

- Don't try to know any further. - What are you saying?

I can't just let them go.

Nok Du!

We can just leave. Forget about this.

Father. I know.

That this is because of-

It's because of me. It's because I committed a crime. So-

No.

I know it's because of me.

The reason why we live on this island, and the reason why we're trying to run away again.

The reason why Mother passed away like that.

It's all because of me.

Hyung. Are you okay?

The wound is not too serious, luckily.

But the way those guys were using their swords... They were trained assassins.

Where did they come from?

Master. Please take care of my father and brother.

Nok Du!

What are you saying?

Wow, seriously?!

You saw the way they drew the sword on themselves, right? You can't just catch one and beat him to a pulp. It won't work.

Follow them, and find the head.

I'll take your family to your hometown.

A female?

The Tale of Nokdu Episode 1

Move!

His Majesty is coming!

He's coming.

Your Majesty!

Ah...!!!

Geez.

Seriously...

I'm late.

Die!

Listen to me, King.

The rock I threw at you was the rock you crushed my son to death with.

It's also the rock that you killed my son's son with!

Your Majesty!

You tear down civilian land and take innocent people.

Using them to build your own palace, wasting money!

The king has...

There will be an accomplice. Search the area.

Yes, Your Majesty.

-Search the vicinity thoroughly! -Yes, sir!

Arrest everybody who is in the area!

There is an arrow here!

What is this? Let go! I said let go!

Follow us obediently!

There! There is a person hiding there, too! Go look.

Gosh...

No!

Come, move!

Take him away!

Follow us!

Come on!

Please!

I almost caught him.

Hey. I lost him because of you!

Who are you?

Hey! You're that-

If it weren't for you-!

Then what?

Ah, seriously! Hey, what do you have eyes for? Why did you bump into me?

Then you should've used those great eyes of yours to avoid me!

Do you know what an important thing I messed up because of you?

Looks like you're a shoddy bastard not even worth facing.

W-what? A shoddy-? How old are you?

I was born in the year of the snake. How old are you?!

Oh, the year of the snake.

Hey, by that year I already mastered the thousand character classics and memorized the idiom texts, why?

How dare you-

Won't you be quiet?

Wow.

What a sight to behold. Shame I can't share it with anyone else.

-Are you, perhaps, an accomplice? -What?

I mean, if we're innocent, we'll all be released tomorrow morning. Why are you trying so hard to escape?

If you get caught escaping, you'll actually die.

Are you naive or just stupid?

You just cussed at me, right?

N-no, no, I didn't cuss at you.

Help me. Help me!

What? I can't hear you.

Please.

Hyung-nim. Hyung-nim.

Hyung-nim! Hyung-nim! Pull me out!

-Please. -Please.

One...

hum!

Aigoo!

What to do?

What is it? Are you crying?

Do you think I would cry in this situation?

Well, it's not too bad.

Being in Hanyang, even in this kind of situation.

I knew you'd be a lowly person.

What brings you to Hanyang? Here to see the King?

No.

To find out who I am.

Ahh...

Mother...

Gosh, you're a handful.

Such a scaredy cat. Like you could break out of jail.

Ah, seriously.

What kind of person...

Everyone in this room follow me.

Is it alright for us to just ignore all laws and regulations?

All this is because of a stray arrow that may or may not have even originated from that time frame and location.

Continue with your questioning.

State who you are and where you are from!

It is for the records, so hurry up and speak.

I am Kim Won Sik from Ji Dam Valley.

And what were you doing here?

I was just passing through.

After coming to Hanyang all the way from Ji Dam Valley, you were just passing through?

State specifically what it was you were doing.

If you lie, you will face death.

Live, my baby. You must.

You must live, and-

Why can't you speak?

You! Speak the truth!

Let me meet the King.

I'm just quite frustrated, so let me meet him.

You! Do you really want to die?

It's because I don't want to die.

No, even if I die, I want to say what I want before I do.

This, this crazy bastard!

Here!

Alright. What is making you so frustrated?

If someone had traitorous intentions, would he have thrown the rock so loudly and publicly?

Even that arrow.

We don't even know when and from where it appeared.

There will probably be rumors spreading across the nation at this very moment.

That because of an old man who lost his son and grandson to building the palace, you have arrested hundreds of civilians.

Is this the best you can do to use us?

What? Use you?

Yes. If I were you, instead of doing such useless things,

I would go to that old man's son's and grandson's graves and coat them.

It would be a way to flaunt my gracious nature.

Were you planning on saying exactly this to His Majesty?

Yes. I was going to tell him to at least pretend to be really gracious.

Who knows if the people who hear of it would be so moved that they pledge their loyalty to the kingdom?

How lowly.

I will tell them to finish him.

No. There is some sense to what he is saying.

It is a lowly method, but a persuasive one.

He says that the people might even consider supporting this incapable King.

Then..?

Yes, let's pretend.

But, don't let the man who threw the rock go out alive.

Yes.

Thankful, right? Then do me a favor.

What is it?

Do you like soup with rice? Got some money?

No!

How are you going to fend for yourself if you're so weak as a man?

Fend? I was going to, if you hadn't intervened!

You're the one begging for food right now.

What do you mean begging? It's a collection.

Also, if it weren't for me you'd still be in there with a scent up your nose.

My letter! What do I do now?

Don't show up in front of me again.

If I bump into you again I'll show you who's boss!

That weak scaredy cat sure has a great projection.

But where should I go to find this?

Ah well, that person will probably be looking for me, too.

If you don't have money you shouldn't be eating!

You can't just come whenever you feel like it!

Please don't be like that. If you have any leftover rice-

I would rather it rots than give it to you.

Go!

Give me a room, since I will be staying for a while.

Do you have money?

Yes, I do. I'll have dinner later as well, so I will pay for everything then.

Come in.

[Lodge]

Please come quickly.

So that I can go see my father and brother.

Go in.

Hwang Tae,

I told you to make sure Nok Du doesn't get on the boat.

Father, I'm sorry.

Why can't I? Why? I can't learn to read or write, or even go on boats?

I also want to read and row. Why can't I? Why?

You-! Do you need to be hit more in order to come to your senses?

Are you there?

Another guest ordered this and just left. Do you want it?

You haven't eaten dinner yet.

I was just about to sleep.

Eat it. It's free.

Free?

Thank you! I will eat well.

Heya, it's noon right now!

Where are you going now?

Hey, what's wrong? What happened?

Are you fine?

Please help me!

Hey! Hey!

He's dead!

Go fast and bring the Chief.

Yes.

- I'll take care of here. - Yes

You said you'd give me 5 nyang, right?

It's this way.

Here!

Oh...

Chil...Chil Bong.

Alright, let's go. To see the head.

(Episode 2 will air shortly.)

Episode 2

You're all dead.

Gosh!

Gosh! What's he doing here?

What is happening?

Something's strange. Why are there only women here?

What is going on? What is this?

Why is he in here?

Why are you being like this?

Did your guts want an outing?

No. I think there's a misunderstanding.

Misunderstanding, my butt. Since only widows live here,

weren't you up to something sneaky?!

[ Widow Village, Off-Limits ]

Seriously...

They keep men from entering and only widows live there...

Seriously, I'll just...

No...I'll die before I get the chance to find the head.

Are you certain this is the right way?

Yes. This is the only road if you want to get to Widow Village, My Lord.

The marriage is about to happen. How could she run away like this?

- You're still chasing after Mr. Song, right? - We're looking all over the mountain.

There's a good chance he'll be caught there. She'll be coming this way, so don't worry.

It's over there! On that side!

I'm trying to help. Please excuse my discourtesy for a moment.

Are you okay?

No!

I'm okay.

Who are you?

Are you alright?

Madame...

Are you okay?

Sorry. You saved me, but I was discourteous.

Sorry, sir. I thought you were trying to harm my Madame.

Never mind.

You can't go to the Widow Village you were trying to get to. The father-in-law already made his mark.

Are you really...

going to go there?

If you go in there, you will never be able to see me again.

It's better to never see you again than to have you be in danger.

Why don't you know how I feel?

You can't. You can't go in there.

Well... there might be a way...

Why isn't she coming? Did she go somewhere else?

My Lord, over there!

You wench!

If I gave you an opportunity to give your life up for the sake of your family, then you should be honored. But you dare run away?

Don't even dare to dream of dying peacefully anymore.

Oh no!

This thing...

What is this? This is...

How dare you, to your father-in-law...

Who is this?

It's not my daughter-in-law.

Please forgive my discourtesy.

Oh, how pretty.

She is pretty indeed.

Especially how she looks from behind.

Wow.

I think I made a mistake. We should look for another way--

No. You are very pretty.

If you can work on your walk and your voice a bit...

Yeah, the walking is a little...

This is to thank you, even though it's not much.

What is this?

I didn't do this in order to be compensated so hugely.

Was I discourteous again? Then--

But I also learned that refusing a woman's kindness isn't proper for a man.

Right.

Then let's try going.

Look at this one.

Excuse me!

I am of the Kim family from Hanyang.

I was told that you help widows who are being chased.

Oh, really? Come on in!

This way.

This is a village that was formed during the disturbance.

During the war, it was formed when all the women who lost their husbands gathered together.

People kept saying that we should, for the sake of the family's honor,

do whatever it takes, no matter what it is.

They used to say some ridiculous things.

But after holding out here, it became this great village that even the country recognized.

Don't you think?

Oh, yes.

Oh my...

Don't worry. Other than the entrance where you came in,

there are no other through ways other than the one way over there that goes to the courtesan house, so it's safe.

These normal looking women are all in the same gang?

Seriously... But you're very stocky.

You look fit to be the eldest son's wife.

Oh, my mother's family lived a long life. I take after my mom completely.

I see.

You came.

Yeah, Unnie!

She's a widow that's going to stay with us. She got chased away from Hanyang.

Hello.

Don't be surprised. There are a few gutsy men like this once in a while,

but us Yeolnyeodan (virtuous women gang) will catch 100% of them without fail,

and send them to their afterlife. Always!

Just leave the men to us.

Haeng Soo! (head of a group)

She's a new widow that joined us. She's the head of the Gibang (courtesan house) nearby.

But why is there a Gibang next to the Widow Village?

The female energy is strong here,

and it was deemed to be perfect for a Gibang to be built.

Nowadays, all of us widows make the alcohol that's needed at the Gibang and make the clothes, too.

And Haeng Soo looks after the Widow Village, too.

It's a give and take relationship.

I'm glad you came.

She must have been tired. Inform the Administrator and let her get some rest.

But there isn't an empty house... It'll take a few days to find a place for her.

First, how about letting her stay with you for now?

Oh, Soon Nyeoh, since you use the room by yourself...

- Oh, yes. - That'll work!

Oh, I can't do that.

So, why I can't is...

I feel bad that you would be uncomfortable because of me.

It doesn't matter. We're both women after all.

No. I can't stand that type of discourtesy.

You said the Gibang was nearby, right? Can't you let me stay there?

What? Gibang?

Will you be okay?

A lot of men will be going in and out of Gibang and it will be uncomfortable for you.

It's just for a few days. I'm fine.

Okay. Then share the room with a girl named Dong Joo.

She has a bad sleeping habit, but she's very kind--

Come here!

You can't.

Let her go.

Dong Joo, you can't do this.

This wench must want to die.

My Lord.

What brings you here, My Lord?

I said I would put her hair up for her (take her virginity),

so how dare this lowly wench prevent me?

How nicely you're operating this Gibang!

Not only is she not formally a courtesan but a young child who's only 12 years old.

Take her to my room.

My Lord, for now--

What? You must have lost your senses, too.

Go where?!

My Lord, why don't you know that it's against the law?

The law?

Lowly wenches dare to talk about the law?

Yes. What use is law to lowly people like us?

But it's different for you.

You're high and mighty so I'm telling you

because I'm concerned that you might lose your dignity by being momentarily emotional.

Then how long should I wait for her?

You have to wait at least 3-4 years.

Fine. I will wait.

My Lord!

Oh...

Will this be enough?

My Lord! What are you doing?

You have to cut this much off in order for it to grow back fully in three to four years.

- My Lord!! -Why?

While I'm waiting for this wench, if another man

puts up her hair, it'll a big problem!

If not, will you hand over your own hair instead?

This thing! What do you think you're doing right now?!

If you want it I'll give it. It's only hair after all.

How could something that grows back be more important than that little kid?

Look at your impertinence. I see that you want to die after all.

What are you doing? Kill her right now!

Is anyone there?

- Lord Yool Mu! - My Lord!

Byeon Hong and Ok Ran.

- My Lord. - Lord Yool Mu.

Yes. What's the matter? It's okay.

What are you?

Excuse me for my interruption. Are you okay?

Are you a fancy cook?

Well, let's say that I am. You must have been quite upset over a pointless disturbance.

At least you get me. Look at what these impertinent wenches did.

These wenches, how dare they mistreat a Lord?

Here, have some.

What is this?

Chew it well.

It's evodia fruit that calms the nerves.

Oh, it's so bitter.

Bitter things are good for health.

Would you like another one?

Water, water!

Water! Where's water?

Water!

Hurry up and have some.

I thought it was water but it's vinegar.

Oh no. What do I do? If vinegar is mixed with evodia fruit, it becomes poison.

Please get on my back.

Move aside!

Move!

Does it really turn into poison?

I don't know. I've never had any.

Please come in, My Lord.

Stop the disturbance and go inside.

Yes.

Sorry that this happened as soon as you arrived.

Your room is at the end.

I can find it.

What is this?

Who cares?

You, come follow me.

I'm sure I saw her somewhere. Where was it?

I came inside, but no one will freely tell me who put them up to it.

How can I find out?

Why did you do something like that?

It hasn't been that long since he took away Naeyang who was 13 and sent her back as a corpse.

How can I stand by and watch when he's trying to do that again?

But you cut your hair so willingly? As a courtesan?

We can't let Haengsoon get her hair cut off instead, though.

I'm not a proper courtesan anyway.

You must be so proud that you're a courtesan in waiting!

Look at you!

But it makes me so upset! How dare he treat someone like a half-wit?

Looking like a bean sprout that's stuck in the butt hole of a beggar!

Get some rest.

I heard you left the Gibang. Where did you go?

Just don't do anything dangerous, okay?

Yes.

- Why did you do that? - It upset me.

Someone who looks like a bean sprout stuck in the butt hole of a beggar messing up Gibang's atmosphere.

You know how much I treasure this place.

Please don't get involved again.

I can't promise that. When you disappeared leaving a will,

how could I not get involved?

I thought my heart was going to burst.

Didn't you think about what would happen to me if you left behind something like this?

Did you forget you promised not to get involved or to pretend to know?

Was worrying part of that? Of that promise?

If you keep being like this, I'll leave this place.

Fine. I'll stop.

I can't even...talk.

Then good-bye.

Really, what's wrong with you?

Give that to me.

Watch where you're touching!

Give it to me!

Sorry...

- So why were you rummaging through my things? - Did you just--

Were you not the one rummaging through my top?

You touched my things without permission!

Did you by chance see everything in here?

No.

But, why are you in this room?

Haeng Soo told me to stay here.

Seriously, I hate sharing rooms!

Does she think I like it?

Well, I'm the only one not sharing her room, so I guess it couldn't be helped.

While you're staying here, be comfortable, but if you dare to touch my things€”

I won't touch it, okay? I won't touch it even with the tips of my fingers!

I lost him because of you!

You are not normal either...

I'm not following you.

A beautiful flower all alone. You share my loneliness with me.

Administrator, sir, what are you doing here?

But let me say that even loneliness was splendid.

As I find my inspiration in Korean Intellectual Property.

I'm sure you mean a woman beautiful enough to cause the downfall of a country...

Well, are you making fun of me since I look different now?

I knew the moment I saw you that the woman I was looking for is you.

M-me?

Wh-what about... her?

Then have a nice conversation.

I mean...

You arrived today at the Widow Village, right?

I'm alright, though.

I had a very high position in Hanyang,

but in order to fulfill my duties for the King who especially favors me,

I'm the Administrator who came to manage this Widow Village,

Yeon Geun.

I see there are all kinds of random government positions...

I will touch you for a moment.

I can't go in, but I manage all the goings on in the Widow Village,

- so anytime you need-- - I don't need it!

You're managing the Widow Village?

Th- thank you, yes.

It'll be very useful for becoming close with the widows.

Yes, I want to be very close, too.

Widow, please don't be shy.

It's not something that can be resolved by catching just one or two and beating them to a pulp.

So follow them closely and find their boss.

Huh...

I found it.

I found you.

We wanted to have some deep conversation, so we looked for you.

I am not so great at speaking. It's fine.

You must be tired. Come with us.

To where?

There's nothing better than a bath for women to become closer.

B- bath? What nonsense is that?

What do you mean take a bath as fellow women?!

I'm a little shy, so...

We were like that, too, in the beginning.

Of course!

Come on!

Let's go!

Please!

Good job!

I'm okay!

Come on!

I was looking for you!

You were supposed to... go there with me, no?

Together.

Where were you supposed to go together?

Huh? I was going to take a bath since my hair was itching me.

Come on.

Let's go!

No, no. I can't! Really!

Let's go!

I can't go! Please let me down!

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

I think I should go down-- Oh!

Oh!

I'm really...

I think it'll be best for me to not take a bath.

Why not?

That is... I have a skin disease.

This water is medicine. You'll be completely cured.

Hurry up and go in!

That is... I have a bad memory of nearly drowning as a kid.

Only the weak avoid problems.

Face it and overcome it!

Seriously! Come in! It's not even that deep here.

It's not that.

You're so shy as a fellow woman.

It's not that. No.

I don't think I can really...

Isn't it refreshing?

I knew you'd come in!

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So, "Oh wow, really?"

"I can't believe it!"

You know, the kind of things that's embarrassing to say on your own and wish someone would say for you.

Aren't you Mr. Jung Yoon Je?

It was definitely Jung Yoon Juh.

The day Yoon Jeo died,

you said that it was after he buried the child, right?

It's really itchy because I can't change my clothes.

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Just a bit lower... Little bit.

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- Oh! - Huh?

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