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These days, the royal court is divided by two opposing factions.

And both of them were hoping to replace Tae-hoon with their man.

If Tae-hoon had been poisoned, it was most likely those people.

But I can't figure out who.

Do you think you can help me?

How could I...?

I must find out how the meloid was acquired by the assistant.

But if I start an investigation openly, they will get rid of the evidence.

Before they can do that, find out where the poison came from.

I know it's a lot to ask, but you're the only one I can trust.

Mother, it's me.

Come in.

Did you find out?

Yes.

I'm positive that this Da-hee is a noblewoman.

She is?

Heo Jun's wife is a noble.

Isn't it a crime for a commoner to wed a noblewoman?

Do you remember Justice Heo who came to our house?

Of course I do.

He is Heo Jun's older brother.

What? Then Heo Jun is a noble?

No, his mother was a servant and he was illegitimately born.

Of course he was.

Shouldn't we use this to teach Heo Jun a lesson?

I am sure that he will get in your way.

Don't worry, his career will end without me having to lift a finger.

You're going to run errands for the nurses?

Give it some time. I'll get them good for laughing at me.

Who are you?

We're here to run errands for the nurses.

Oh?

Then do this for me.

That is my laundry. Wash it clean.

That little...!

When diagnosing children, you can feel their pulse,

check their face, their eyes and listen to their voice.

First, when you are feeling their pulse, use just one finger.

If you feel six or seven jumps per breath, it's normal.

If it's eight or nine, the child has a fever.

If it's five jumps, the child's body is cold.

And...

What are you doing here?

How have you been, ma'am?

What's going on?

I thought I'd like working in the palace, but it didn't suit me at all.

It was stifling and difficult.

So I begged Chief Nurse So-bi to send me back.

So you got kicked out, huh?

What do you mean by that? I walked out on my own!

All right.

I was told to deliver this.

On-ji, pack your things and go to the palace.

You didn't bring your things?

Chae-sun...

How could this happen to me?

It was the chance of a lifetime. How could I get kicked out this fast?

I didn't even get a chance to give the king my shoulder massage.

I'll never become a royal nurse again.

Find out where the poison came from.

I know it's a lot to ask, but you're the only one I can trust.

You wanted to see me?

Yes. I need to have a word with you urgently.

Urgently? You always say that whenever we need to talk.

What is it about?

Well...

What?

What's this?

It's called meloid.

Meloid? I've never heard of it.

It's poison.

Am I going to die?

You'll be fine.

I'll be fine?

- Really? - Yes.

Why are you showing this to me?

Please check if there is meloid in the storage room.

There's a poison cabinet at the very far back of the storage desk.

What are you doing here?

Are you on duty today?

Yes.

Go out and buy yourself a drink.

I'll stay here for you.

- Thank you. - Wait.

Where is the storage chief?

He has gone to the bureau office.

Go on.

- I'll be back soon. - Sure, sure.

This is aconite.

Oh, this is renal calculus.

Huh? What's this?

Doesn't look like meloid.

What are you doing?

That is the poison cabinet. You can only open it with authorization.

Don't you know that opening the cabinet is a serious offense?

Sir, please kill me!

What's wrong with you?

I was actually trying to get a poison to kill myself.

Kill yourself? Why would you do that?

I'm a widower of many years.

Recently, I lost my entire heart to a very beautiful lady.

But she is so cold to me.

She treats me colder than the fiercest and coldest winter wind.

My heart is aching in pain. So I have decided to kill myself.

Why, you foolish man. Why kill yourself over that?

Come on. Get up. No man should cry over a woman.

Get up. Come on.

- Geez. - Sir.

Goodness.

There was no meloid in the storage room.

What's going on anyway? Why are you interested in meloid?

Gu Tae-hoon of the Office of Special Counselors passed away.

Yes, I heard about that.

They said he died from his diabetes, but the truth is he was murdered.

Murdered?

You mean he was killed with meloid?

Yes.

If the murderer didn't steal the meloid from the storage,

that means he smuggled it in from China.

Smuggled?

Since it only comes from China, he must have...

I heard that you were a smuggler once.

Who told you that?

I heard everything from Yang-tae.

He said you and he made a lot of money smuggling contrabands in Yongcheon.

I thought I'd try, but I ended up losing my money.

What?

Doctor Heo! Doctor Heo!

Doctor Heo, don't hurt Yang-tae. He's weaker than he looks.

Doctor Heo!

It's practically for free.

Give it here. Stop trying to pocket the money.

Doctor Heo!

Did you talk Il-seo and Oh-keun into an illegal trade?

Jun, I'm sorry. I'll never do it again.

I felt bad for Lady Da-hee working so hard.

I wanted to earn big money for her and your mother.

Who asked you to worry about them?

I'm sorry.

Look, sir... I mean, Jun.

We didn't make a cent. We only got burnt.

I can still feel the heat.

I'll never do anything like that again. I'll never do it again, I swear.

I swear on my daughter.

You'll have to do it one more time.

Huh?

What?

What are you talking about? Another illegal trade?

Have a seat.

There wasn't any meloid in the medical bureau storage.

I am sure it was smuggled in from China.

We should be able to trace the meloid if we question the smugglers.

But how are you going to catch the smugglers?

I have a way. It'll only take a few days.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

Sir.

What's the matter?

You have a letter from Interior Minister Jung.

Milord, Lord Lee Jung-myung is here.

Send him in.

Please go in, sir.

Come in. Have a seat.

I hope I didn't trouble you.

- Not at all, sir. - Good.

Have you met each other before?

I met Lord Lee at the banquet.

Oh, that's right. I introduced you to him.

Ah, the effects of old age.

You have no time for details when you do such important work.

I'm grateful for the recognition.

I heard you had something to say to me.

Goodness, why the rush?

You are exactly like your late father.

He was a great man. Many people revered him.

It was unfortunate that he left his office and ended up in some remote village.

He used to say that a Confucian scholar must not seek power and wealth.

But I have a different opinion. You need power to achieve great deeds.

Why do you think you were driven out of the ministry and to the constabulary?

Someone with a bright mind like you should be in a much higher position.

To take a part in restoring order and integrity.

What do you think?

If you favor my cause, I can help you with your career.

Thank you, but I am happy with my current office.

How inflexible you are.

There is a saying my late father always said.

A Confucian scholar seeking power will corrupt politics with his greed,

and end up creating a tyranny over people.

To remain in power, he will blind and deafen the king to any criticism.

A Confucian scholar's lust for power is just as dangerous as treason.

If that is how you feel, I won't pressure you.

But don't forget that my offer still stands.

I shall be going, sir.

Okay.

He was very close to Gu Tae-hoon. He could get in our way later.

What happened?

My men are waiting for us at the Yanghwa ferry.

Let's go, then.

Sir.

Smugglers are vicious criminals. It could be dangerous.

I have two of my best officers guarding me.

They will protect me. Don't worry.

Okay.

Let's go.

Sir.

We are being followed.

How many?

Two.

Get rid of them.

Yes, sir.

Stop. We don't have any time to waste.

Are you sure, sir?

We have no choice.

It seems someone is aware of what you are up to.

Hurry up.

This IS me hurrying.

Hurry up.

I'm not cut out for this.

What are you cut out for?

I'll be in hiding with my men.

Yes, sir.

Are you sure we won't get in trouble later?

Smuggling goods in front of a ranking constable and his officers.

Feels like I'm sticking my head in a tiger's mouth.

Don't worry about it.

But I AM worried.

Jun, how do you feel?

You remember the good old days in Yongcheon?

After a failed deal, we ran into Lady Da-hee.

You held a funeral for her father.

Halt! Stop!

Put down your bags and come with me.

Where are we going?

We're going to save that guy.

Why would we save a stranger?

Hurry up and grab him.

Let's go!

Who are you and where are you from?

You're here for an illegal trade. Who do you work for?

Answer before I cut your throat.

Huh? Jun, it's the lady from Physician Jang's house.

I heard that I could meet illegal traders here.

I took my sick father to the physician.

He said my only hope was to get medicine imported from China.

I will do anything and everything it takes to save my father.

Please help me find a way.

The moment I first saw you...

I thought it a sin to love you since you are of noble birth.

But when I knew of your situation, I was glad that we're no different.

And I felt at peace.

You are not a stranger to me.

There's no point in leaving here without you.

They're coming!

Over there!

There!

Let's go.

We're ready.

Check the goods first.

All right.

Let's trade then.

I have something to ask you.

What is it?

Can you get me some meloid?

It is going to cost you. You still want it?

I don't care about the price. Just get it for me.

It's a rare medicine. Many folks in Hanyang are eager for it?

Did someone else ask you for it?

I got it for someone before.

Who did you get it for?

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What have I done wrong?

Watch your back.

Your impudence will lead to your ruin.

Everything is off the mark.

Lee Jung-myung, you are under arrest for high-treason!