DO KYUNG-SOO
NAM JI-HYUN
CHO SEONG-HA, CHO HAN-CHEUL
KIM SEON-HO, HAN SO-HEE, KIM JAE-YOUNG
Bring my robe.
Your Highness, I cannot let you go to the battlefield.
Step aside.
Only death
awaits you there.
I shall
ride to death.
EPISODE 1
I may be young,
but as a courageous soldier of Joseon,
I will crush all the enemies
and save our people!
General!
We are going to war.
Follow my lead!
-Get them! -Stop right there!
-Halt! -Stop!
Stop right there!
-Stop! -Get them!
Hey! Stop right there!
Stop!
Stop right there!
A barbarian outlander does not deserve to cry.
Li Manzhu, my sword will slay you!
Who dares to interrupt me?
It's you, isn't it?
The one who beats up other kids every day until they're bruised.
No, I did not beat up anyone.
We're just playing warriors.
Don't you dare call yourself a warrior.
Only idiots bully the weak. Warriors never do that.
What? "Idiot"?
Do you know who I am?
An idiot who thinks he can abuse servants
because of his father's high-level position.
You little...
I will teach you a lesson
if you beat up other kids again using the same excuse.
Mak-gae, let's go.
Holding hands with a lowborn boy?
Who is that girl?
Dong-ju.
Yes.
It looks like
we should play detectives instead.
I found
a rare stone recently.
Yes, it is the character for "useless."
Perhaps I stumbled upon this rare treasure
because of the heavens' wish
for a new king.
How dare you make such a brazen remark in broad daylight?
It is an act of justice.
Why can't it be discussed in broad daylight?
I will help you
seize the throne.
However,
your wife
cannot be in the seat next to you.
Are you asking me to abandon my wife
and covet my brother's throne?
Do you actually think I'll do such a thing?
One who is afraid of the tiger
would not spare
its cub.
Yul, you brat!
Are you going to play all day
instead of studying?
This is what Father told me.
"Just play. If you're too smart,
you will get on the wrong side of His Majesty."
Still, you ought to finish Elementary Learning.
I understand my studies are important,
but helping the people who are suffering comes first.
You truly are an enlightened thinker, General.
Go on in and get changed.
Okay.
That was my fault.
You should be careful at all times.
You never know
what life will throw at you.
Age, 12.
Her dad is Yoon Bu-jun, the former head of the Royal Guards.
Her name is Yoon I-seo.
I knew it.
Her swordsmanship was superb.
Yoon I-seo?
You're acting a little odd.
Are you smitten by her or something?
Of course not!
I was just thinking about how I should handle her.
Right, of course.
She must be punished for hitting a member of the royal family on the head.
Exactly.
Did you really see Mak-gae being taken away?
Yes, we did.
You must hurry.
Rumor has it that this lunatic eats people.
That's right! He even eats the head.
Mak-gae.
Mak-gae, are you there?
Mak-gae.
-No... -Come on. Let's go.
Just in time. You're one lucky idiot.
Do you want to join us for a drumstick?
Remember what I said?
Always tie your hair neatly
and smile like this.
That's it! You look much less scary when you smile like that.
Give me a bigger smile.
A little more. Just a little more.
You have a lot of guts for a girl.
That man isn't a scary person.
His job makes him look ferocious. That's all.
Still,
you're from a noble family.
How could you eat with that lowborn man?
My dad told me this once.
"A warrior learns to fight to protect the people.
However, these 'people' don't only consist of noblemen."
What?
I bet you don't understand what that means, idiot.
You keep calling me an idiot.
Look at yourself, you clumsy idiot.
It rained, so the ground is wet.
You should've been careful.
You're bleeding.
Don't worry.
It doesn't hurt at all--
Why press down on it?
This will prevent the wound from opening up.
Why aren't you mad at me?
I lured you to that house on purpose
to get back at you.
A wise person never gets mad at those
who are already repenting their wrongdoings.
The Analects of Confucius?
No, it can't be.
Mencius wouldn't have said that either.
Elementary Learning?
That's where it's from.
I guess you didn't read it.
You should've finished Elementary Learning by now.
The apricot blossoms smell delightful.
They're cherry blossoms, you idiot.
See? They are cherry blossoms.
They're beautiful, aren't they?
What do you like better? Snow or falling petals?
I like...
You.
I'm going to
marry you.
-I-seo! -I-seo.
-Lady I-seo! -I-seo!
-Lady I-seo! -Lady I-seo!
You've got to run.
-I-seo! -My dad is very strict.
-I-seo! -Lady I-seo!
It's all right.
My dad punishes me all the time, so I'm used to it.
-Lady I-seo! -Lady I-seo!
Go.
-I won't tell on you, -I-seo!
so you don't need to worry.
I-seo!
Father!
I-seo.
Where have you been?
Let's go home.
Come on.
What a virtuous family.
I'm concerned.
Who would marry such a reckless rascal?
At this rate,
she'll never get married and grow old all alone.
But I must say, she's quite something.
You always refused to study, but she made you pick up your books.
I'm not doing this because of her.
I just thought I should start studying.
Oh, is that so?
But tell me.
Is she pretty?
Of course! I've never seen such a pretty...
I will be
at the temple for a few days.
I'll go with you.
Here.
I washed it. Make sure you give it back to her.
Mother, I will be studying hard
until you return.
"My father gave life to my body.
My mother carried me in her womb
and breastfed me.
My mother carried me in her womb.
Their virtue is as deep as the earth,
and their kindness is
-My mother carried me in her womb -as vast as the sky.
and breastfed me.
And the gratitude...
-Their virtue is as deep as the earth, -My mother carried me in her womb
-and their kindness is as vast -and breastfed me.
as the sky.
They clothed me to keep me warm.
My mother carried me in her womb.
They fed and nurtured me.
Their virtue is as deep as the earth.
They clothed me to keep me warm.
Their kindness is as vast
as the sky.
As their child,
I must fulfill my filial duties.
As their son,
how could I forget my filial duties?"
You must not step out of your room today.
Do you understand?
Please don't tell anyone that I let you in.
-Mak-gae. -Yes?
Next time,
I'll let you be the general.
Okay.
How did you get in?
What do you think? Through the gate.
No way.
My father
gave strict orders not to let anyone in today.
If you get caught,
all the servants will get yelled at.
I finished Elementary Learning in just 10 days.
I'm proud of you.
Look at you, idiot. You came all the way here to brag about it?
No, I came to return something.
Open the gate!
This is a royal order!
Stay here.
Don't come out, okay?
Open up! This is a royal order.
Open the gate!
You'll break the gate!
Identify yourself first--
Where is your master?
I do not know.
What on earth is this about?
Are you Yoon Bu-jun's daughter?
Yes, I am.
-Sheathe your sword. -Father.
I'm here to carry out the King's order to execute
the traitor, Yoon Bu-jun.
That order could not have come from the King.
The one who gave the order
and those who are obeying it.
You scoundrels are traitors.
How dare you!
Protect your sister.
-Father. -Father.
Go!
You must live. This is an order from your father.
No, Father. Father!
-Let's go. -Hurry.
-Go! -Father!
You must leave.
-Run! -Father!
-No!
-Father! -We must get out of here!
-Seok-ha. Father! -No!
Father!
-No, I-seo! -Father!
We have to leave.
Father!
Halt!
Such an important man shouldn't be treated this way.
I thought of you
as my friend.
That's why I'm here.
I came to bid farewell to you.
Free yourself
of anger before you die.
And do not worry
about your children
for they will
join you very soon.
You scoundrel!
Go after them.
No one in his family
should be spared.
Yes, sir.
Out of the way!
Stop this horrendous act!
I'm Lee Yul, the son of Prince Neungseon!
If you go after them,
I shall punish you
in the name of the royal family!
Let go!
Put me down!
I said, put me down.
Let go of me!
What will you do to me?
Let go of me!
Let go...
Father!
Father.
I told you not to step out of the house today.
Father.
That man killed people.
Please help.
Help them, Father. Please?
Go to your room at once.
Father!
Will he
kill us too?
I've carried out your orders. They've all been slain.
As of this moment,
the world is yours, Your Majesty.
-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty!
What about my mother?
Where is my mother?
The coronation will take place at noon, so she'll be here soon.
-Please get changed first-- -No, I refuse.
We don't have much time.
I said, no!
I won't get changed until my mother gets here!
I am concerned.
Oh, boy.
Will I fare well in politics?
The only virtue that a king needs
is dignity. You do not need anything else.
Leave politics
to lowly folks like me.
I must commend you.
Is there anything you wish for?
I wish to be a gukgu.
GUKGU: KING'S IN-LAW
You want my son?
It brings me sadness to have to
deliver heartbreaking news to you on this happy day.
Your wife
lost her footing and fell
into the valley by the temple.
It must be kept a secret until the coronation is over.
Of course, Your Majesty.
Let me escort you
to the Main Hall.
What did you
just say?
-Yul. -Was he
talking about Mother just now?
Yul.
Mother!
Your Highness!
-Your Highness! -Mother!
-Your Highness. -Mother!
Your Highness!
Mother!
Let go! I'm going home!
Let me go!
I must go to my mother!
Let me go!
Let him go.
As the Crown Prince,
you will succeed the throne one day.
A crown prince
must not shed tears over personal matters.
I don't want this!
"Crown prince" or whatever it's called. I don't want to do this!
Cry all you want.
Today is the last day
you can shed tears.
Mother!
I wish to go home!
16 YEARS LATER
Am I the only one feeling uneasy?
I feel very uneasy right now.
Your Highness, what is bothering you this time?
The last row, on the right.
You are irritating me.
Why can't you keep your steps in sync with everyone else's?
I apologize, Your Highness.
How dare you smile?
I got distracted because of those beautiful birds over there.
It's been 34,665 hours
since I came to this palace,
yet I have not smiled even once.
You came here less than a day ago,
and you're smiling?
You're smiling because of those birds?
You are to get rid of every bird in this palace before the end of the day
so that you will never see them again.
Your Highness. Birds fly over the walls and go wherever they want,
so how could I get rid of them all?
And even if I manage to get rid of them, more will fly in.
Whom would you rather see dead?
Those birds or you?
The Great Ming Code distinguishes between six categories of homicide.
A mosal is a premeditated homicide. A gosal is a sudden-intent homicide.
Killing someone in an affray is called a tusal.
Am I the only one feeling uneasy?
Jeez, what the...
My apologies, Your Highness.
I'm meeting a very important friend this evening,
so I got lost in the thought.
-That's why you were smiling? -Yes, Your Highness. It's been ages
since we last saw each other.
Then I shall give you a quiz to congratulate your reunion.
THE PEOPLE
The one who solves this
will get an unprecedented promotion regardless of his rank or background.
However,
no one here may leave the palace
until you find the correct answer.
If you wish to see your friend, you will have to find the answer.
GRASS, TEN THOUSAND
If you keep intimidating everyone, no one will want to be around you,
which could leave you feeling truly uneasy later on.
Yes, I am feeling truly uneasy now.
Thanks to you, Eunuch Yang.
Isn't the Royal Academy of Painting next? It's that way.
Well, the thing is...
You must copulate today, so the schedule has changed.
-I must copulate? -The ministers have been
up in arms due to the ongoing drought.
It seems like they requested that it must be done.
Ginseng and angelica roots will boost your yang energy,
and red rose petals will soothe and hydrate your skin, Your Highness.
I must copulate because of the drought?
This is sickening.
Please don't think like that.
You are in the prime of your youth, yet all you do is read.
Because of all that yang energy, you keep getting chest pain...
I will shut my mouth before I irritate you further.
But I wonder
if these rose petals would be enough to hydrate my skin.
I will bring more right away.
The roses! More roses!
Are these the finest?
Your Highness.
Your Highness?
Your Highness.
Is he gone again?
-Your Highness. -I will go to the Crown Prince's Quarters.
All the eunuchs are looking for His Highness,
so I suggest you wait--
You know that he won't come even if I wait here all night.
Men take two steps back when women take a step forward.
Your Highness, please.
This is The Tale of the Goblin, the book that caused a sensation.
This goblin says that every day was a good day.
I suppose every day is distressing for you.
How dare you deceive the royal court
just to read this foolish book?
You told me that I should read more.
Won.
It has not rained for months.
I am sure you understand how concerned the farmers must be.
Yet, you refuse to spend the night with the Crown Princess every single time.
You are refusing to balance yin and yang. No wonder the skies won't give us rain.
Then,
are you saying it is my fault
that the skies haven't bestowed any rain upon us?
No, of course not.
It is all this wretched king's fault.
-Father. -I bet you also wish
to tell me it is all due to my lack of virtue.
I bet you also wish to criticize me as the people are doing!
I never wished for you to become king,
nor did I wish to become crown prince.
Hence,
please do not
coerce me into any of this.
Crown Prince, how dare you...
Who is causing you such distress, Father?
The people?
Or the First Vice-Premier?
Gosh.
Do you hate her that much?
The Crown Princess
isn't the only one that I hate.
Your Highness, is your chest hurting again?
Assemble the ministers.
Yes, Your Highness.
My, this delectable aroma.
Your Highness, isn't this rose punch?
These aren't the common forsythias or azaleas.
Roses are so rare in springtime.
I grew those roses myself in my greenhouse.
I wanted to thank you all for your hard work,
so I hope you enjoy.
Thank you, Your Highness.
My, it even smells delicious.
What a delight.
By the way,
how come you are not having any?
I have been feeling quite uneasy.
But due to my fine features
and smooth complexion,
others cannot tell even when I'm not feeling well.
My chest pain started to worsen about two weeks ago,
so the Royal Infirmary gave me a list of foods to avoid.
They also prescribed this bitter medicine
to be taken day and night.
Despite my feeble condition, you continue
to urge me to copulate with the Crown Princess.
Are you perhaps wishing death upon me?
-Forgive us, Your Highness. -Forgive us, Your Highness.
-Then-- -Your Highness.
You're the Crown Prince. If you refuse the harmony of yin and yang,
all the rainmaking ceremonies will be useless.
Harmony of yin and yang?
Then do you suppose my efforts alone will suffice?
There are so many unmarried men and women past the age of 20.
If those thousands of people
could add to the harmony of yin and yang, we'd have a much greater chance of rain.
-However-- -In times of drought, King Seongjong
also encouraged bachelors and spinsters to get married.
I will do the same.
All spinsters and bachelors must get married by the end of next month.
No exceptions.
Oh, right.
You ministers are all deeply concerned about the drought,
so I thought I should save water too.
That rose punch was made with the water I bathed in last night.
Because of the ginseng, angelica roots, and roses in it,
my skin is even smoother now.
-Your Highness! -Your Highness!
-My gosh. -Bring the physician!
-Your Highness! -Your Highness!
I'll die soon at this rate.
I mean, how can you
live off just grass?
If we get married, our husbands will feed us.
Goodness. Many men can't even feed themselves.
Look at Gop-sil's husband. He's totally useless.
You're too pessimistic about everything.
I'd say I'm very realistic.
Hey, Kkeut-nyeo.
What is it?
It's barrenwort.
What?
If we dry these and sell them, we'll make quite a bit of money.
Let's go have some gukbap. The one with meat.
Sounds good.
In your dreams!
Spinsters stomping around the woods?
It's bad luck.
You totally ruined our day.
We haven't seen any ginseng because of you spinsters!
Get lost while we're still talking to you nicely.
And you'd better not set foot in this mountain ever again.
We will leave. I just want to get these before I go.
Leave at once, you wretched spinsters.
Bring it back.
What?
You see, they say that hell has no fury like a woman scorned.
So what do you expect from a wretched spinster?
Must I show you?
You could fall from a cliff and end up
with broken legs.
Or, you could get bitten by a snake and become completely paralyzed.
How dare you...
The moment this hand touches my face,
you will see what my fury can do.
We get blamed for everything.
It's sad enough that we can't get married.
That is not true. I'm single by choice.
What if a handsome man like Young Master Park
says that he wants to marry you?
You saw him too, right? That handsome, elegant face.
Hey, I see a boorish face over there.
Oh, girls!
Where have you been?
Why? What's going on?
Both of you, to the government office. Now!
-What? -Why?
Seo Gu-dol.
I'm 26.
You look like you're around 40.
My goodness.
Park Kkeut-nyeo!
I'm 23.
Oh, boy. You should have two kids by now.
Yeon Hong-sim.
I'm 28.
What? 28?
Unbelievable.
Gosh, this is impossible.
So you're the oldest spinster in Songju?
-I could pass for a 20-year-old. -Are you drunk?
Most girls get married before the age of 16.
Where did you get the confidence to stay unmarried until now?
Get married? Give me a break.
I'm about to starve to death due to the famine,
and my house might collapse from the earthquake.
I can't even afford to send my kids to school.
Why complain to me?
Just why?
Anyway, quiet down. Just pick someone you like and get married, okay?
What? I can't believe this. What's this nonsense about all of a sudden?
It is the Crown Prince's order.
"All spinsters and bachelors over the age of 20
must get married by the end of next month."
Something's not right with him. With his head!
What? Why you... Watch your mouth!
-Do you want to be punished? -It just makes no sense.
Why give such absurd orders out of the blue?
Am I the one who gave the orders? Am I?
What do you think? You punks...
What a rowdy wench.
Anyway, pick your partner.
I'm getting a headache because of her.
I just finished sorting out all the post-earthquake mess.
Gosh, and now...
I have to make sure that those lowly commoners get married?
The people may blame the ongoing drought on His Majesty,
so they're trying to calm the growing resentment.
You must do your very best.
If you fail, you will definitely be reprimanded.
What do I do?
According to the census,
the numbers don't even match up.
Oh, boy. That is
a huge problem, I must say.
I told you that the drought is to blame.
Is it our fault that we've had no rain?
What? There's more.
There's definitely more.
The earthquake that happened last month.
And the zelkova tree getting struck by lightning.
Also, those black things flying all over Hwanghae Province.
It's all on you guys.
Are you saying all those things will be resolved if we get married?
Of course.
So I was God. I was the goblin.
Only I didn't know that I had such powers.
Gosh, be quiet.
Disobey the orders, and you'll get in deep trouble.
So just pair up, okay?
You folks in the government always blame the commoners when anything happens.
The Crown Prince should find a way to feed the people.
How could he pass the buck instead?
What kind of crown prince is he? Right, guys?
What?
They all left?
Congratulations.
Gosh, don't. I'm only doing this because I was told to.
-Come on. You look so excited. -Hurry up!
-I'm just abiding by the orders. -Congratulations.
I mean, how could they ask us to just pair up with whomever
and get married? It makes no sense!
If you hate Gu-dol that much, just say you won't marry him.
Then they'll flog me 100 times.
Who? Who said that?
-Jeez. -Not yet.
Those officials... I will teach them a lesson!
It's no use.
MLID.
My life is doomed.
That looks just like you.
The setting sun.
It looks like you're next.
You're the only one left.
I don't think I need to get married.
Kkeut-nyeo got married, but it still hasn't rained.
It's because you're not married yet. It's all your fault! Goodness.
It's such a great opportunity for you.
Put an end to those lonely nights.
And you can even rent a wedding dress.
Marry your daughter off first if you think it's that great.
She's 15, so she's certainly eligible.
Well, I'm...
My daughter is...
Well, I'm just worried for you. I don't want you to be flogged.
Hey, the governor is all anxious about being reprimanded
or getting a pay cut, so he's going all out to get this done.
What are you going to do? There are no bachelors left in our village.
If you keep this up,
you may be dragged away as someone's mistress.
You'd better think wisely.
I already have someone!
A guy named Won-deuk in the village up the river.
I met him through my father years ago, and we're engaged.
That's great! Then hurry up.
The thing is, he's serving in the military at the moment.
That's why he can't get married now, so I have no choice.
Oh, please! Don't lie to my face.
Then why don't you go check?
-Then when will he be back? -That I don't know.
It's taking him a long time because he's also serving
in place of some high-ranking official's son.
So please tell the governor.
Due to such reasons, even the Crown Prince
wouldn't be able to punish me.
Hey, don't underestimate the Crown Prince. I heard he's a total *...
I mean, I heard he's a piece of work.
That idiot. The hell with the Crown Prince!
What have all the physicians been doing?
Why has he shown no signs of recovery for days?
Forgive us, Your Highness.
Where is the medicine?
His nausea has worsened in the last few days,
and he's had frequent fainting spells, so we couldn't give him his medicine.
No wonder he's not recovering.
Are you sure you're doing your best to treat him?
Of course, Your Highness.
He has to take his medicine.
Otherwise, he won't recover.
Yes, Your Highness.
Your Highness.
You must recover.
You must recover no matter what.
My life is in your hands.
So please...
What truly saddens us is the fact
that the ill Crown Prince has no heir.
Second Vice-Premier.
Are you suggesting we depose the Crown Prince?
His Highness' illness is worsening by the day.
We are just concerned. That is all.
"Concerned"?
Are you sure you don't have an ulterior motive?
Perhaps you're using His Highness' illness as an excuse
-to get Prince Seowon-- -Minister.
You are out of line.
The Chief Censor is right.
Your Majesty.
His Highness always falls ill
around this time of the year, without exception.
So why is it an issue all of a sudden?
I can't help but suspect they might have ill intentions.
This time, it's different.
His Highness has been bedridden for almost 10 days now.
-What if he-- -Lower your voice.
How dare you
raise your voices in front of His Majesty.
Your Majesty.
The Crown Prince is in the prime of his youth,
so I trust
that he will recover soon.
HWANHUPYEONGBOK: FULL RECOVERY FROM AN ILLNESS
Hence, we need not be concerned.
The First Vice-Premier is right.
Ministers.
You may no longer discuss the Crown Prince's illness.
-Forgive us, Your Majesty. -Forgive us, Your Majesty.
How could we depose the Crown Prince when the First Vice-Premier,
who is his father-in-law, is right by the King's side?
They say you must strike while the iron is hot.
We must
push forward in full force.
A strong but inflexible army will never win.
An unbending tree will easily break.
That is why a powerful army can't win--
Don't you dare try to lecture me.
I am the Queen,
and my son is His Majesty's legitimate prince.
So why is the son of that dead woman, Shin, the Crown Prince?
Does it make sense to you?
Time will take care of everything.
The Crown Prince is growing weaker by the day,
so things will run their rightful course.
Rightful, my foot.
I am the one who decides what is right.
Your Majesty.
-Are you implying-- -That's right.
I played a little trick.
All my efforts will finally come to fruition.
This is excruciatingly unbearable.
I can only imagine.
You lied in bed for days without even budging.
I bet someone is squealing with joy at this very moment.
How could you suspect the medicine, Your Highness?
Once, I couldn't drink it due to my severe nausea.
That's when the growing pains in my chest began to subside.
So I secretly threw it away just to be sure.
And now, I'm well enough to conduct undercover inspections.
There was
nothing wrong with the medicine.
So my suspicions are misplaced?
It does seem like
there was an attempt
to poison Your Highness.
There is nothing wrong with the medicine's ingredients,
but if they are ingested with those sweets that you eat often,
they can turn into poison, especially for your constitution.
That is why I included those sweets
on the list of foods you must stay away from,
but it appears that someone removed it from the list.
But I don't know if it was done by a court lady at the Royal Kitchen
or one of the female physicians.
Or, it could be someone else's doing,
but I have no way of finding out.
What should we do?
Who put you up to this?
No one. I didn't even see anyone today.
Your Highness.
I'm not sure if it has anything to do with this,
but a female physician vanished without a single trace a little while ago.
Dong-ju.
Let's play detectives like the old days.
You wish to investigate this yourself?
Someone tried to poison Your Highness.
We should inform His Majesty and mobilize the Royal Investigation Bureau at once.
Who do you think is behind this?
Forgive me for saying this,
but I bet it's the Queen.
We cannot prove anything with suspicion alone.
I do not trust
anyone in this palace.
I can't even
trust my own father.
Even if Prince Seowon took my place,
it wouldn't matter.
Therefore,
I need evidence.
I'll prepare for undercover ops.
Good.
I must find the person who sent me this rare gift
and return the favor.
Why is His Highness making us do this?
I can't figure this out.
I have no idea what the answer is.
-What could the answer be? -Oh, dear.
-How would I know? -I've been racking my brain,
-but I have no idea. -What does this mean?
-This is too cruel. -Let's try again.
What is going on?
Gosh, sir.
We haven't been home for days.
His Highness said we cannot leave
until we solve that riddle.
"To be"?
"To hope"?
There are characters that could fit, but...
There is no way His Highness would've made it that easy.
Right?
If we submit the wrong answer...
"This is making me very uneasy. You are fired as of today."
He might say that, so who'd dare to solve the riddle?
What if I can never leave the palace and end up dying a virgin?
Come on. You're not a virgin.
But what will happen if you figure out the correct answer?
Regardless of your rank or background,
you'll get an unprecedented promotion.
Gosh, I really wish someone could solve this for me.
I want to go home!
Must you go?
How will you go all the way there on your own?
Oh, boy. I've done this many times,
-yet you still say this every single time. -Because it's dangerous.
What if someone recognizes you in Hanyang?
It's been over 10 years already.
And I've gotten much prettier, so no one will recognize me.
But what's the point?
It's been almost 10 years, and he hasn't shown up once.
Don't skip meals.
And do not swap your shifts with Gu-dol even if he says that he's feeling sick.
That punk lies all the time.
I'll see you soon.
If you find your brother,
will you not return?
Why wouldn't I? I will return with him because our father is here.
Did you hear that?
Look at you all distracted.
I just heard a whistle from over there.
I bet you heard it in your dream. You lads need some discipline.
-But... Ouch, it hurts. -We're sorry.
-It hurts. -Gosh.
Please let us go...
Let's go.
Should we ask her neighbors?
No. I think someone is tailing us.
I'll find out.
Identify yourself.
I am Song Seon, a royal physician.
Your Highness!
What were you so afraid of that you had to vanish?
No, I did not.
I was kidnapped by some scoundrels.
I nearly died, but I managed to escape.
If I get caught, they will kill me.
That's why I've been hiding.
Was it you?
Did you sneak out the list of banned ingredients?
Your Highness, please spare my life.
You are asking me to spare you when you tried to kill me?
I know nothing.
All I did was
follow the orders that I was given.
By who?
-That's-- -Come closer.
The person who is trying to silence you and wants me dead.
Who is it?
That's...
The harrowing truth is...
Go after him.
I wasn't the archer's target.
Yes, Your Highness.
Whose orders are you following?
-He's headed toward the market. -Guard the entrance.
My gosh!
Please forgive me.
I think we've lost him.
Seok-ha, you rascal!
Do not hit your little sister like that.
You haven't even fully mastered how to hold a sword properly.
Well, I was going to go easy on her.
But I-seo gave the hair ribbon I gifted her
-to some idiot... -Seok-ha!
What? Are you embarrassed?
By any chance, is that idiot your...
Gosh, Seok-ha!
Who are you?
My goodness.
You can't come in here!
I'm sorry. I heard someone was looking for a peddler.
A traitor used to live here.
All his family members were beheaded. This house has been empty for years.
I heard all sorts of rogues gather here at night,
so leave at once.
Yes, sir.
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Books!
All right.
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Thank you for your help every time.
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Come buy some books. You, over there!
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Come have a look.
They're beautiful, aren't they?
What do you like better? Snow or falling petals?
I like...
You.
I'm going to
marry you.
Please
Don't you have to go home? Why do you keep following me?
You intrigue me.
You want me to be your fifth concubine?
Who is it?
Who is the father?
I won't let this go unpunished.
I will rip them to pieces!
Your name is Won-deuk.
You promised my daughter, Hong-sim, that you would marry her.
I...
promised her?