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Your girlfriend you left behind in the future world...

She already...

...passed away.

What are you talking about? Mi Na?

Why? How come?

My lord...

Hey.

Hey.

Hey! Hey!

No.

No!

Hey!

No!

[Episode 21]

She looks so forlorn on her last journey.

Ending her life in peace without leaving a trace...

was her last wish.

Like the falling petals of roadside flowers,

you're going to your rest unnoticed.

If there is another universe different from this,

I would like to live as an ordinary woman there, not a courtesan.

Yes, Choon Hong.

I wish you an ordinary life, not like a roadside flower, in another world.

You should be happy and be loved by the man you love there.

I will help you. Please rise to the top in Joseon.

I will keep that promise.

I will wipe out those who trampled on you.

Watch me rise to the top in Joseon.

Mi Na is... dead.

Mi Na is dead.

You think I can't do it?

Please, not today.

Mi Na... Mi Na is...

No. I can't believe it.

No!

You idiots!

I wanted Doctor Jin's life, not Choon Hong's.

Did she have a death wish or what? Why the heck did she...!

You may leave.

Yes.

Why did you act rashly again?

What? Rashly?

Now that you can call my father your father, you've lost your head.

Did you forget why you were rebuked the other day?

Without his approval, you should not...

It was his command.

You think he only gives you secret orders?

Why? You don't think I know?

You seem so busy working as a spy everywhere.

Whose side are you on?

Are you really on our side?

What's the matter?

Father, I think he has complaints about your orders.

He's giving me a dagger look for having tried to kill Doctor Jin.

Our medicine in our enemy's hands can be our poison.

Doctor Jin working with Prince Heung Seon can act as a poison to us.

Do you think I was indiscreet?

It is not that.

But Choon Hong died instead of him.

We lost the best courtesan.

Too bad.

I know. She was too attractive to die.

Forgive me.

Can't you do anything right?

Father.

Where am I?

Why on earth was I sent here?

I thought I was sent here to save you.

But if you're not there,

what's the use of going back?

What the heck have I done here?

Mi Na.

What will happen if I jump off here?

Yes. If I'm doomed to vanish, I'd rather...

No!

No, Doctor Jin. No.

Let go of me.

I can't.

Please let go of me.

What's the matter with you?

I shouldn't have come here from the beginning.

I'm the one who should disappear.

You don't care for the girl who's waiting for you?

Mi Na... in the future world...

She must be looking forward to your comeback.

You should return safe for her sake. Isn't that right?

I have no reason to go back or stay here.

Why? Why?

She's already....

Professor Lee.

Where on earth were you?

Something happened?

We need to go to Court right now.

Word just came from Kangwhado that a fleet of French warships appeared.

What?

Not just one or two. But about ten warships showed up.

It's a war.

So we couldn't prevent it after all?

If I and another myself in another world share a common destiny,

Lady Young Rae will also die like Mi Na.

When? And how?

Was it an accident?

I'm asking about Mi Na.

I was just curious.

Yes.

How?

That day, she was very angry at me.

I tried to hold her back, but she resisted and...

I see.

I guess that gave you more heartache.

What were her last words?

She said we could meet again.

You will meet her again.

Who knows if you'll find her healthy again when you return?

Or the opposite.

I don't think so.

I'm sure she'll recover since you wish it that earnestly.

So don't let your mind wander until you go back. All right?

The total number of the warships is seven,

with at least 1,000 estimated soldiers aboard.

How about our troops?

The number of our solders defending Kangwhado is about 500 at most.

Can we hold off their attacks with that small of a number?

No, we can't.

It's obvious we can't block their aggression.

Isn't this all caused by Grand Prince's generosity?

Who brought the French fleet?

Catholics!

That's right.

Catholics served as a guide for their invasion.

Had you not released the Catholics, this wouldn't have happened.

That's not the point here.

Isn't the root cause the persecution of Catholics?

I wonder if the people also think that way.

What's the use of blaming each other?

This is not time for recrimination or blame.

The people are rallying against the Grand Prince

who released Catholics and brought about this situation.

If one in million chances we lose this war,

you will have to bear the responsibility.

Right.

- That's right. - Right.

Why is he to blame alone?

What have you been doing this entire time?

That's right! What have you fellows been up to?

Fellows? How dare you!

I'll take responsibility.

I will.

Grand Prince Heung Seon.

If we lose this war,

I will take responsibility and I'll resign.

Did I answer your question?

Since you said that in front of everybody,

I hope you keep your words.

Aye. But, we will not lose this war.

What if this war ends in our victory?

Then it will give the Grand Prince wings.

No way.

No matter what, he shouldn't win the war.

Are you wishing for our defeat?

If we lose, we'll be under French intervention like Qing.

Isn't the national security our top priority?

First we should join forces to defend our country and...

Say we won the war by doing so. What do we gain?

Pardon?

What's good is this country if it is unfavorable to our family?

That should never happen.

Otherwise, no one can clip his wings.

Right, Father. We can't do him good.

But the problem is that no one can predict the result of the war.

Everything's going as he said. If that's so...

What brings you to my place?

The letter between Doctor Jin and the Grand Prince regarding the future...

Did you say you destroyed it?

Yes.

You must have read it.

I guess it contained the result of this war. No?

What did it say?

We win.

It was written that the French fleet will retreat in the end.

We win...

Then there's only one answer.

Before the end of the war,

I'd better finish the power struggle in the palace.

Then...

what did it say about our family?

I think I know the answer.

The history Doctor Jin knows...

and the history we'll make will be different.

Sure they will be.

Of course it will be.

Something happened? The atmosphere feels strange.

You don't know yet?

A war broke out in Kangwhado.

-What? -War?

Yes. They say Western warships invaded, booming cannons. Chaos!

What is Grand Prince Heung Seon doing?

He dispatched reinforcements to Kangwhado.

Seems a few of royal physicians will be sent there too.

Physicians?

Yes. Soldiers are dying and doctors are far from enough.

What can we do? We should send our doctors too.

Something's gone wrong.

There must be some misunderstanding. If I go and persuade Father Ridel...

No. You should not go.

People are dying.

I should at least go and take care of wounded soldiers.

No. I said no!

Do you want to be in danger again?

Thank you for caring for me but

I don't think I should always run away from danger.

Moreover, I'm a doctor responsible for saving lives.

Whatever you are.

Listen carefully.

From now on, only think of yourself.

Don't care about others.

If not, you never know what might happen.

What do you mean?

You could die. Do you understand?

Doctor Jin.

It's possible. So please.

Abduct the king?

Lower your voice. People might hear us.

But isn't it too reckless?

We don't have time for a tug-of-war with the Grand Prince.

We should play our best card.

We'll kidnap the king, make him write a pledge to abdicate,

and then we'll put our man on the throne.

Do we really have to do this?

If we change the king right now,

the nation will fall into disorder.

Otherwise, our family cannot survive.

You don't care?

I think he doesn't.

Since he hangs out with Prince Heung Seon's men,

maybe he's assimilated with them.

But how can we kidnap the king?

In this wartime, the security in the palace is very tight.

It'll be easier if it's outside of the palace.

Yes but,

how can we lure him out of the palace?

Forge a prophetic letter.

Pardon me?

The last phrase shall be as follows:

Tonight, the current king will be poisoned to death.

So you mean we'll scare him to come out?

What a terrific idea!

Would the Grand Prince believe it?

He's never read the original letter, so what's a big deal?

He must be aware that it's disappeared.

Still, he can't ignore the fake letter.

People might easily forget words of blessings, but not a curse.

But this plan is too reckless.

Are you trying to teach me now?

No but...

Since when did you start talking back at me?

Pull the king out of the palace by all means.

Do you understand?

Father, Father.

See? You should watch him.

A stubborn dog can bite his master. Isn't that right?

Mind your own business.

Pardon?

His words might be unpleasant but not wrong.

Since he treats me like that, now even his illegitimate son despises me.

I know. I'm afraid he might put Kyung Tak in charge of the family.

Watch your language.

Secretary Kim has a point there.

There's no law against it.

Hey, Doctor Yu. Are you adding oil to the fire?

I'm saying this out of concern.

How long will you let him ignore you?

No matter what others say,

you are the heir to lead the Andong Kim clan after your father.

You should look out for your own interests.

When we're all relying on you, if things go wrong...

No.

Then our lives will become miserable.

So, instead of just worrying, consider a countermeasure.

Kyung Tak.

What are you doing here?

I was wondering if the Grand Prince Heung Seon is here.

He went to the king's private abode.

Oh, did he?

Do you have any message for him?

I just came to learn the situation in Kangwhado.

Did you hear any news?

Not good. Seems like we're fighting a hard battle.

Really?

I see. See you then.

Kyung Tak.

Why? You still don't trust me?

What do you think I should do?

I'm not going to ask you to trust me.

I'll ask differently.

What would you do if you were me?

I would cut you down right here.

Now, let me ask you.

What would you do if you were me?

I would...

I'd want to keep you on my side.

I'm sorry.

[The current king will be poisoned to death.]

I have no reason to go back or stay here.

Who knows if you'll find her healthy again when you return?

Or the opposite.

What do you mean?

You could die.

Doctor Hur.

Yes.

That day when Choon Hong passed away,

did you observe anything unusual?

Unusual?

Because I think Doctor Jin has changed since that day.

Oh. Maybe that's because...

Pardon?

The day when she passed away, I was outside the room...

and I think I overheard her say something.

Did you hear what she said?

I only heard Doctor Jin crying. What was it again...

Your girlfriend you left behind in the future world...

she has already passed away.

Mi Na? How come?

Doctor Hong...

My hands slipped.

Let me. I'll do it.

It's okay.

Did he clearly say 'Mi Na'?

Yes, I think so. By the way, who is Mi Na?

Nobody. Please don't disturb yourself. I'll clean.

I was looking for something.

If Mi Na died...

I might die too.

Doctor Hur.

Miss.

Are you okay? Let me see.

That's why...

You should've been careful.

That's why he acted like that.

I'm fine. I'll take care of it..

No. I'll go with you and help.

Please, listen to me!

I don't want to see you hurt or face danger any more.

Please go back.

You must go back to the future.

I won't go anywhere before I save your life.

Please be patient with the inconvenience.

Okay.

Knowing that I'm doomed to die,

he made such efforts to save me?

I can't let him do so anymore.

Someone is aiming at His Majesty?

It could be false information.

It could be.

But if it's true...

I don't know who wrote it to you but, isn't there a way to verify it?

He would say no if I ask him.

When you think about it, the king's life is always at risk.

Lots of kings die an unnatural death.

It is not unlikely.

I'll instruct the kitchen and the clinic to make thorough inspections.

Also, I will tighten the security around the king's palace.

As the saying goes, even ten men cannot stop a thief.

If this information is true, it's too dangerous in the palace.

Maybe you're worrying over nothing.

But it wouldn't do any harm to evacuate the king.

He must be still uncomfortable at the palace and miss his mother.

I think it's not a bad idea to let him stay outside of the palace for a few days.

The king is going to move to his private house tonight.

It came about as we've planned.

Carry out as we planned.

Stop the royal palanquin and bring the king here.

Why aren't you answering?

Could you please reconsider?

If things go wrong...

About the secret letter between the French priest and Prince Heung Seon,

wasn't it by your peremptory action that we lost it?

Did I misjudge you?

I trusted your steadfast loyalty but...

I am saying this out of concern for you, Father.

I don't need your concern.

I only need your loyalty.

What do you say?

Will you do it or will you not?

I will.

You are here.

As you said, a war broke out.

Isn't the power of history really fearful?

Everything is going as it was set.

Somehow, I dread knowing the future.

Right.

It'd be better not to know.

Still,

let me ask you this for one last time.

What will become of my son?

Excuse me?

Would His Majesty The King live to a great age?

I'm asking if he will live a long life.

Yes. He will.

Thank you for telling me.

So you want to go to Kangwhado?

Yes.

It's a battlefield. What can you do there as a woman?

I'm a doctor too.

When I was determined to become a doctor, I had a dream...

that I would help the neglected who are in needs of treatment.

You don't care even if you lose your life for your dream?

Instead of troubling other people here, I'd like to end my life that way.

If it's your wish to die, who can stop you?

I have a favor to ask of you.

Please do not tell anybody about this.

Not even to Doctor Jin?

Especially to him, no. Please.

Yes.

Escort him in the shade.

Yes.

Let's go.

Who the heck are you?

Who are you?

Open the palanquin.

We'll take His Majesty.

Open it now!

Stop!

How dare you stop the royal palanquin!

Run for your life!

Chase them!

Is His Majesty safe?

He changed to another palanquin and returned to the palace.

Good.

Please stop.

Put down your sword.

What's this you're doing?

Send an empty palanquin.

What?

Everything is a lie.

There's no time.

If you want to save the king's life before they notice,

you should listen to me.

What happened?

Why did you come alone? Where is the King?

The palanquin was empty.

What? Empty?

Then they must've caught on, Father.

How could...

Father, I think he is suspicious.

He makes a muff of our business every time.

Tell us.

You must've given them a hint.

That's right.

What?

How dare you...

Good job.

What?

Father.

Did the king return to the palace?

Yes.

Then all the forces must be converged around the king,

and the Grand Prince must be alone in Unhyeon Palace.

Then was this your plan from the beginning?

You mean you are going to...

I will go to Unhyeon Palace to capture the Grand Prince myself.

Gather our men.

Yes.

Anyone here?

Bring out the Grand Prince.

He's not there.

What?

It's unusually quiet.

Please flee.

Attack!

Escort him home. Hurry!

- These little... - We must leave, now!

The Councilor must've caught merry hell.

How dare he attempt His Majesty The King.

Councilor, now your life is in my hands.

Thank you.

I owe you.

I saved you and His Majesty.

You wouldn't ignore me, would you?

What do you want?

Guarantee the wealth of my family and my ranking.

So you want your father's seat as the head of the Andong Kim clan?

He's been there long enough.

What'd be the problem if I took that seat a bit early?

What an ambitious son the Councilor has. Eh?

You'll get what you want.

Doctor Jin! Doctor Jin!

What happened?

He was shot by an arrow.

Hold on.

A penetrating wound. Could you bring me water?

Okay.

Let me see.

He'll be okay if it penetrated the skin only.

But if it damaged the organs, he'll need a major surgery.

Let me go. I have to go.

You cannot go in this condition.

This is nothing. I can take care of it.

I'm the doctor and I'll be the judge of it.

Don't touch my body!

Do you really want to die?

If I have to die, I'll die.

I can't let you die like that.

Why not?

I've attempted to take your life so many times.

Still, I must save you.

Because you are a petty doctor?

Right. Because your life is also precious to me.

Also, for Lady Young Rae, you must live.

Even so, I don't want to...

I don't want to let you treat me.

I'd rather die!

Than to leave my life at your hands.

What can we do? We should send our doctors there, too.

You were here.

Doctor Jin.

What is it?

There's a patient I want you to see.

Me? Who...

It's Commander Kim.

Your Excellency, this is Constable Jang.

How did it go?

Most of them were caught.

Ugh!

What about Dae Gyun and Secretary Kim?

Where's Doctor Yu?

Where are the others?

Are you sure you called them up?

I did but...

Your Excellency.

Who the heck are you?

Arrest him.

Your Excellency! Your Excellency!

How dare you!

Councilor.

It seems you are not happy to see me.

Don't be stubborn.

I have to go. I have to go to my father.

It's too late. Don't you know? It's over!

It's not over yet!

The world!

It has changed.

Be rid of the Councilor and create a new Joseon with me.

He's taken advantage of you enough.

So you're telling me to become the Grand Prince's dog this time?

Kyung Tak.

If it's my destiny to be taken advantage by someone,

I'd choose my father.

Why do you want to live like that?

Do you think that's right?

Right or wrong is not important to me.

Ever since I followed him to his house,

it became my fate.

I need to treat the patient. Please leave us alone.

Take good care of him.

My lord.

I don't need treatment.

I won't die of this wound.

What are you doing?

You still think you don't need treatment?

If you're not treated now,

it could get infected and you could die of sepsis.

Are you worrying about me?

I know what you mean.

I've killed you several times with my words.

So I'd like to save you.

Although I can't cure your wounded heart,

I'd like to cure the wound in your body.

That's the only way I can make amends with what I did to you.

Could you please give me a chance?

This is the last favor I ask of you.

Let me go bring anesthetics.

No need.

I'm a warrior.

I can bear with pain.

But...

I don't want to...

lose my consciousness before you.

I brought an orchid for you since you like them.

Isn't it hard to grow orchids?

It grows well but then it dies suddenly if you're careless.

I've grown mine well.

But now it needs repotting.

Just pluck it out. What are you waiting for?

What's the use of plucking?

If left alone, it'll wither and die.

How about doing this?

I will spare your life.

Instead, promise me that you'll pull yourself away from politics

and spend the rest of your life at home, growing your orchids.

Are you telling me to beg for my life?

Not a bad offer.

This is my last consideration to you.

I'll give you time to think.

Excuse me then.

Grand Prince Heung Seon.

My family had 60 years.

How long do you think you'll be in power?

We never know the days of our lives.

The saying doesn't only apply to me.

This is my last words of virtue to you.

I'll take your words gratefully.

I will keep that in mind.

The arrow might've penetrated the peritoneum and reached the intestine.

In that case, you'll need surgery.

Fortunately, it doesn't seem to have penetrated the peritoneum.

I think you only need to be sutured up.

Are you sure you're all right?

I am.

I'll make it short. Let's go back.

Thank you for coming this far but I have things to do.

You burned down their shelters.

Don't you fear Heaven?

I beg you.

Please allow me to use a medicine on the patient.

Is this why?

Just to be a doctor...

I think you are a good doctor.

Your praise embarrasses me.

No.

How narrow-minded of me to want to keep such a good doctor by my side.

My lord.

The wound will heal up quickly. Don't worry.

I will spare your life.

Instead, promise me that you'll pull yourself away from politics

and spend the rest of your life at home, growing your orchids.

You've come back.

You are the only one who cares for me.

I should've listened to you.

Just say the word.

Do you want Prince Heung Seon's head?

Or do you want me to just stop his breath?

Too late.

It's not too late. It's not over yet!

Prince Heung Seon was here.

He brought me an orchid...

which means that I should live like a plant in a pot.

What do you think I should do?

Should I live like that?

Or...

should I die?

Please choose life.

Choose life, Father.

I've taken advantage of you like I would a dog.

So....

to win your heart, I wagged my tail and did everything that you told me to do.

Nevertheless, why do you want me to live?

You are my...

last reason to live.

I don't want to...

I don't want to lose that reason.

Please live.

I will take care of you.

Come with me where my mother was buried

and live the rest of our lives there in peace.

I, Kyung Tak Kim!

will protect you for the rest of my life.

Now that I've listened to you,

I don't think it's a bad idea.

Father.

Can you help me to stand up?

Yes, Father.

Father.

No...

No!

Is no one out there?

I don't want to show my death to anybody.

You know...

Although it may not seem like it...

you resembled me the most.

Father.

So...

I was afraid of you the most.

Father.

Did you say I was your reason to live?

Now, live your life for yourself.

Your chest is very warm.

Kyung Tak...

Father...

Father...

Father!

Father...Father.

Father.

So you left this world like that?

Councilor, what an arduous journey you had.

I bid you farewell.

Father!

Father.

Father!

What are you talking about?

She went where?

I just heard that. She went to Kangwhado.

She volunteered for an army doctor and left with soldiers.

No. No...

No.

Please save me. Please.

It's a bomb!

The French army landed at Gapgot and occupied most of strategic points.

They even pillaged hundreds of books from the royal library

and are plundering arms and food.

Death to them!

Where is it still unoccupied?

Only Jeongjok Fortress.

The remaining soldiers are barely defending it but...

we're not sure how long they can stop the enemy.

The situation is very serious.

Since the waterway was blocked, rice and goods cannot be transported.

And there is a rumor that the enemy will invade the capital city shortly.

Who's responsible for this situation?

Isn't it Grand Prince since he arbitrarily released Catholics?

This is not a time to point fingers.

If they occupy Jeongjok Fortress,

Kangwhado will fall into the enemy's hands.

First, we should discuss the dispatch of reinforcements.

If we had dealt with Catholics sternly, this wouldn't have happened.

I'll take responsibility.

I will lead the reinforcements and drive out the enemy.

But you don't have to go into the battlefield in person.

The situation is grave. My rank is not important.

I will resolve the situation myself and soothe the public's fears.

Will you be satisfied then?

Well, since you volunteered to do so,

I'm not going to stop you.

Please move.

No.

No...

No.

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Rescue forces will leave for Kangwhado tomorrow.

The Grand Prince said that he'd like to make the most of your talent.

How dare he! He's mocking me and my family to the end.

Send our men in secret and contact the Western priest.

Western priest?

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

We'll make the Grand Prince Heung Seon fight a losing battle.

We're gonna all die if we stay here. We must get out of here!

Lady, are you okay?

Doctor Jin.

My lord!

Run with her. I'll take care of this.