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This drama is imaginative, based on historical facts. Most of the details and characters' emotional portrayals are fictional. Child actors were safely filmed with a guardian present.

(Episode 15)

Timing and subtitles by (the Dearest Love - Team @viki.com)

Madam.

Sir.

I have been set free.

All this...

is thanks to you, Sir...

Are you all right now?

Sir.

Sir.

Sir!

Sir.

Sir.

Sir.

Sir.

Let us drink.

- Have a bite. - No, I am fine.

It is okay. Take a bite.

Filthy brat.

How dare you smile at just anyone?

Stop!

Should I keep the fire going here?

Please spare me!

You are mine until the day you die.

He will wake up soon.

Looks like I will have to run away.

Do you want to come with me?

Where are we headed?

Do not worry.

There is a powerful person named Yang Cheon in Uiju.

I heard even a magistrate cannot do anything if you run away to join him.

Let us go.

To meet our grand heir's rescuer in Shimyang like this...

You are my lifesaver.

You are the savior of Joseon's royal lineage.

Tell me anything you wish for.

You must want to go to Joseon right away.

More than that,

I would like to stay in Shimyang for a while.

Just let me see you lay a hand on her!

- What nonsense is this now? - You think I do not know you?

Last time, you touched and impregnated the girl we paid a high price for, right?

And you even killed her trying to abort the baby, right?

Think about how much money we lost!

If another incident happens,

- I will throw out your mother! - What are they saying?

Why are they always fighting?

Take back what you said!

- What? - Do it!

Just wait and see.

Pretty, right?

I am good with my hands than I look.

Whenever I did my madam's makeup and hair, all the men of Neunggun-ri were on their toes.

I will make you look beautiful every day, too, Grandma.

What a cute little thing.

You slut.

Come over here.

Stay still!

Go away...

Why you bastard, do you have a death wish? Let's go.

These bastards.

Mother, let go!

How did you come?

How did I come? I flew.

Ryang Eum must be really sad because you got injured.

I never saw a man cry like that.

You must be happy.

Qing Dynasty's princess is head over heels for you and

your younger brother cried his eyes out because you got hurt.

But do you know this?

Now that you're hurt...

I feel like I have you all to myself.

I am so twisted, right? You are lying here in pain like this.

I always wanted to...

hold this hand, too.

♫ I waited for you ♫

♫ In a deep, deep dream ♫

♫ For you, only for you ♫

♫ Here at this place, for a very long time ♫

♫ The yellow flower shoes ♫

♫ When they shine under the moonlight ♫

♫ Just be still and listen ♫

♫ To the sound of Spring flowers blooming ♫

♫ I miss you ♫

♫ Longing that pierces my heart ♫

♫ The scent of you that the wind has brought to me ♫

Gosh, why the rain?

Geez, the merchant lodging is only a bit further.

Sit closer. It's cold.

Okay.

Gosh, come on.

See? It's less cold now.

Yes.

Right? It's not cold at all, right?

Yes.

Hey... why did you not come then?

How can I leave my madam's side?

Also-

I waited for you for a really long time.

Well...

Hyung is here!

Hyung is here!

Jong Jong!

Madam.

Are you not hurt anywhere? Are you okay?

Yes.

I'm so sorry.

I said I will protect you, and nothing is going to happen to you.

But I lost you. I am really sorry, Jong Jong.

Not at all, Madam.

I knew I was going to meet you again, Madam.

Thank you so much. You are my lifesaver.

D-Don't mention it. It was nothing.

Wake up.

Wake up now.

A letter came from Joseon.

- Madam Yu's husband will soon- - Huh?

What?

Goodness.

What a sight, Lee Jang Hyeon.

Pretending to be sick and all.

Do not say anything.

What is the matter? You are being pathetic.

Pathetic? Did you call me pathetic?

Gu Jam, try to think here.

If I get better, Madam Yu will go back to Joseon. Will Madam Yu leave alone?

Jong Jong will go with her, too.

No way!

His wound seems to be very grave.

At this rate, half a year-No, not half a year.

He might have to be bedridden for life.

What do you mean? He will get up for sure.

Although Jong Jong might want to go to Joseon right away, I cannot go anywhere

until he recovers completely.

Do not slack off! Hurry up!

Stop slacking and move!

Hurry up and work! Bring the goods here.

Now, now! Hurry it up! Quickly, now!

Hurry up!

- What are you doing? - Come this way!

- Hurry up and come! - Hurry!

What are you all doing? Hurry!

- What are you doing? - Yang Cheon hyungnim!

Let's go!

You are limping, too?

- I-It's the right side for me! - Aigoo.

Thank you. Please tell Sir Lee Jang Hyeon, too.

Do not get caught again now.

Go!

Yes.

When are we going back to Joseon?

Why are you asking me?

Who should we ask, then?

Are you not the one Sir Lee Jang Hyeon calls and treats as a hyungnim?

Aigoo, I am feeling sore.

Open your eyes.

Hyungnim!

Did you send off Han Seok properly?

Yes.

Are you happy to be resting, making a cripple do all the work?

No.

It's just that people like you a lot more than me.

People just follow when they hear Gu Yang Cheon of Uiju.

You said we will make a big fortune soon.

But you used all the money to buy back captives. Great job.

And you still got blamed.

Huh?

Blame-

Blaming me? Why?

Everyone asks when they get to go!

This is why I told you not to get involved with the captives.

They blame me for that reason?

Tell them they are free to leave as they want, then.

They don't even know we take them to Joseon because the journey is dangerous.

They-Gosh.

Whatever.

Whatever! I don't care.

First, those whose masters are willing, we will write them a promissory note to buy them back.

Those who seem totally hopeless, we sneak them into Joseon.

But all of this involves processes, which is why we need to take the steps.

Anyhow, people who are going back this time are

Neob Seok, Sam Sang,

- Du Nab, - Du Nab.

- And Geo Chang. - Geo Chang?

Yes.

I heard someone talking-

Lee Jang Hyeon, you need to get up.

My heart is ripping apart seeing you suffer.

He will get better, for sure.

Right? He has to. Yes.

All right.

Why is he having cold sweats?

The decoction!

Lee Jang Hyeon is gravely ill.

That is why I will be in charge of your matters for a while.

As Lee Jang Hyeon has been doing, those whose masters are willing,

we will lend you the money, so write a promissory note.

How long will we get to pay you back?

Can I go to Joseon and farm to pay you back?

- Sure. - Then, can it take t-three-

I mean, can it take five years?

Ten years would be too long, right?

Of course, it is too long. My goodness.

You can. As long as you promise to pay back, we will lend you the money.

Really? You will not change your mind, right?

Aigoo, what is your problem? Yang Cheon hyungnim said we can.

Why are you doing this?

While Jang Hyeon hyungnim is bedridden-

Listen up.

Even if you were freed, you know the journey to Joseon is dangerous, right?

- Yes. - Sure.

Some people die while crossing the river, some get their ransom document taken and are brought back,

and some die from encountering bandits.

That is why it is best to work as servants under the Crown Prince and

go back to Joseon with the ambassador when he comes.

Keep that in mind and work hard.

- Understood? - Y-Yes!

Understood.

I can just hear our money leaking out.

All right, now. Hurry up and make a line.

Thank you, thank you.

Write your name and address there.

And when you will pay us back.

What is the use of a promissory note when the money is as good as lost?

My master... will never agree to let me go.

If I go back,

they will take my Byeong away.

My brother and I...

will be sold separately, too.

I also ran away many times. So if I get caught, I will die.

My owner cannot be located, so I cannot get my ransom note.

If I go back to Joseon as is, I will be treated as a runaway captive and be brought back here.

Captives whose owners are not willing to sell you,

and captives who cannot get ransom notes because their owners abandoned or lost them...

You will have to find the right time to sneak into Joseon.

However, it will be hard for women and the elderly.

On top of that, if you have a child-

I can go. Please just send me.

If you will send me off, I will do chores here-

Did I tell you to do chores?

Just take care of your baby.

What in the world?

What do you wish to do to help the Teacher?

I want to erase barbarians off the map of Joseon.

Only if we can go back to Joseon before barbarians invaded when loyalty was alive,

I will gladly give my life.

From the years of poor harvest nationwide and this year's draught,

all the wheat and barley died off, soaking the fields red.

This is a never-before-seen disaster.

Since the old times, there was a nationwide pardon whenever a disaster arose.

So, please be merciful and lower their sentences

to appease the heavens, Your Majesty.

Barbarians swing their swords and spears to trample on Joseon and threaten His Majesty.

But can you move the world with such weak writing?

Since the old times, there was a nationwide pardon whenever a disaster arose.

It was not because they did not know abominable criminals were among the pardoned.

It was because they worried the people's resentments would reach the heavens.

However, lower rank officials and governors alike use the prison to relieve their anger.

So how can your people sleep soundly at night?

Dear Husband!

I am okay.

What is going on?

Today is the memorial day of the Teacher's late father, His Excellency Youngmu-gong.

On this day every year, he abstains from eating and drinking.

However,

I heard his father's and his only son's memorial days are on the same day.

Hence,

he might be mourning for his son's death.

He had a son?

So, you want 100 pil of wedding silk for the Park of Galim

and 200 high-quality papers sent to Noh Shib Eok?

Yes. Make sure to be eloquent, so it would be advantageous for us when dividing the profit from ginseng sales.

How on Earth can I be eloquent?

Skipping honorifics now?

Geez...

What are you doing?

Sorry?

My back was a bit itchy.

How could you behave this way with him suffering so? Stay outside.

Yes.

You have a cute mole over here.

I heard they are starting to farm in Shimyang.

I plan to help out with the farm when I get the chance.

I need to bring something to the table.

Make the fire stronger. It is far too weak to melt metal.

Yes, Madam!

I said I would repair the farming equipment and Crown Princess made a kiln for us.

I used to produce knives back in Hanyang, so repairing farming equipment is a piece of cake.

Why isn't she coming?

Where did she go?

My goodness.

Gil Chae.

Where did you go?

Wait-

Why isn't she coming?

♫ Shining on the windowsill ♫

♫ The moonlight passes my heart ♫

Did I not say to heat it up adequately before cooling it?

How many times did I tell you impatience is a taboo in metalwork?

Now, now. Just look at that temper.

You are the most impatient one, Madam.

♫ The cold wind blows me away ♫

♫ And missing you as you painfully leave ♫

♫ Again, I'm filled with tears ♫

Come this way, everyone.

♫ Drawing you in the moonlight ♫

♫ I can't forget you, my love ♫

♫ Our farewell only left me with longing without even hesitating ♫

Don't do it.

Why would you get your hands-

Don't do it. You will hurt your hands.

My gosh, seriously.

By the way, what is your name, Hyungnim?

Me? It's Ul Su.

I'm Jul Su.

- Ul Su. - Jul Su.

- Ul Su. - Jul Su.

Ul Su, Jul Su!

Time for a meal break!

Please enjoy.

- Please enjoy. - Thank you.

- Wait a second. - Jong Jong likes me.

- Here's one more. - Doesn't like me.

Likes me. Doesn't like me.

Get away!

Likes me.

- Thank you. - Doesn't like me.

Likes me.

Doesn't-

Doesn't like me.

Likes me.

Gosh, what the heck?

Aigoo, how ridiculous.

Starting next time, don't put beans in there.

Why? Gu Jam likes beans.

She's right!

Just don't.

- What the heck? - What was that?

I missed...

your smiling face.

Your Highness!

Your Highness, in the fields...

Heave-ho, let us farm the land.

Heave-ho, let us farm the land.

My, my. Heave, heave-ho!

Let us farm the land.

On this barren land, how did they?

Did you not know?

People of Joseon have always been the world's best at farming.

I am reminded of when I was in Joseon.

Whenever weeding season arrived, the village's farmers sang just like that.

I did not even know...

what my people sing during work and

only read books inside.

Take a look. Are they not ripe?

The grains are ripening,

but why are you still very ill?

I am scared.

If you never wake up like this...

I should have died in your place.

If something were to happen to you,

I do not have the right to live, either.

I am going to die with you.

Rather, if I can die to save you right now,

I will die immediately-

Sir.

Sir!

Please wait. The physician-

Let's stay together.

I know my body better than anyone.

Since I am talking and eating like this, I might look healthy.

T-This leg. My leg right here.

My leg h-hurts so much.

My leg... hurts way too much.

Hurts way too much.

Well, I know my hyungnim well. He means it is really hurting a lot.

Does it hurt? What do I do?

This part right here-

By the way, you got shot in the back, so why is your leg...

Naturally, the human body and its limbs are...

all connected to each other.

Right?

O-Of course!

The four limbs are connected for sure.

Right?

Y-Yes, he is right. I also...

l-limp, even though I was hit in the head.

J-Just look. I limp my leg.

You need to hold him! He almost died.

- Be careful. - Here you go.

It hurts too much.

For now, we will need to help you practice.

One, two.

One, two.

- Are you okay? - It hurts too much.

One...

There you go.

Lee Jang Hyeon is no good.

Did I not tell you?

What on Earth do you do exactly?

I thought you were working for the country in Shimyang.

When did you have time to seduce the Imperial Princess?

What do you mean, "seduce"? The Princess just likes me on her-

Are you jealous?

What do you mean by jealous?

Why would I be jealous of that pale

and ugly-looking woman?

On top of that, Ryang Eum is...

Anyhow, I still do not know what is going on inside your head.

Are you really a noble? The rumors say...

Then, did you buy your way into nobility just as rumors say?

Were you originally a low class?

A government slave.

A slave that empties the magistrate's chamber pot

and tending to the fire in the fire bowl all night.

Mother passed away when I was young, and I cannot...

even remember my father.

But still, the King accepted my rice and made a noble with his seal.

So, I am clearly a noble now.

Money sure is nice.

That is why... I am serious about making money.

However,

are you put off because I used to be a low class?

It would have been nicer

if you never became a noble in the first place.

How so?

I would have made you my servant to take you everywhere I go

and would have had my way with you.

It would have been nice that way.

In that case, I can still forsake my nobility and become a low class even now.

So will you buy me?

Why don't you go ahead?

Why did you not come that day?

Why...

did you abandon me?

I did not abandon you.

I just could not...

bring myself to have you.

You could go on without me...

What makes you think so?

What...

made you think I can go on...

even if I did not have you?

Who are you? Why did you try to kill me?

You. I remember you.

You used to catch captives with Lee Jang Hyeon. Correct?

Looks like you wanted to kill me since I injured your owner.

Go and tell Lee Jang Hyeon. That I will soon summon him.

You are back.

You don't have to pretend to be sick in front of me.

You need to send Madam Yu back to Joseon.

What if the Princess harms you again?

That will not happen.

Not a chance.

Princess tried to kill you.

I want to rest. Take your leave now.

Your leg.

Does it really hurt?

It is because the human body and its limbs are all connected.

I am okay.

You almost died going to Ganghwa-do to save that woman last time.

And now you hurt your leg trying to free that woman.

What comes next? What will you give up for that woman next time?

That woman?

- Watch your mouth. - Just die now instead.

Because... I cannot watch you break apart piece by piece.

So, just go die right now instead.

Because of you,

I think I am going crazy.

Did you really take care of that matter?

Yes, I told you already.

Ning Gu Chin will also pay up to Big Hyungnim now.

Just wait and see.

I will build a luxurious inn where you can sing all you want.

Just save that money and get married.

What is the use of getting married?

Listening to you sing for life is good enough for me.

How handsome.

(My Boy)

- You are here. - Yes.

The list of goods to send to the Japanese Embassy is... Is this it?

I am not his servant anymore.

What?

I am now...

Madam, it's a secret, okay?

I will think about it.

Since you were bought back, you should go back to Joseon now.

Sir Lee's leg still has not healed.

- At least until he heals completely- - I will be the one to care for him.

The other time, why did you say Interpreter Lee died?

I do not know why you lied.

But Interpreter Lee probably wants me to care for him, not you.

This is...

The wound on Sir Lee's back.

You saw it, right?

Do you know how he got that wound?

We had a great harvest.

Rather than let the leftover rice from Shimyang Hall rot in storage...

Do you wish to do business?

In Shimyang, if you try to do anything,

they all want bribes, including Jeong Myeong Su, Yong Gol Dae, and even the imperial family.

However, we cannot request Joseon to send us such funds for bribes.

Thus, we will make a profit out of the harvested rice and...

I will help you see profit by selling them.

Then, could you manage any profit that may result from the sale?

That should not be.

From old times, wealth not managed by authority became poison.

If there is profit, you should be the only one to decide

what to trade it for, and where to leave it.

I will do my best to assist you.

But I have never managed any wealth.

You must be able to.

You succeeded with farming as well, did you not?

I will have to write a diary today, which I have not done for a while.

I will have to draw the rice and every single side dish

bestowed upon me to leave it for my descendants.

You will write a picture diary?

That means...

the one who saved me on that island was really...

Yes.

Sir Lee was at death's door because he was fighting barbarians while suffering from smallpox.

And here in Shimyang,

he is limping now from trying to save you.

So, it has become certain to me now.

To Lee Jang Hyeon,

you are...

a curse.

I have nothing to give an ugly stone on the way to refuge.

How did Young Master Yeon Jun get that injured? Never mind.

What were you doing while Young Master Yeon Jun was getting that beat up?

Maiden...

am I responsible for Young Master Yeon Jun's injury?

It's fine.

Where are you going?

Why do you think I helped all those ladies cross?

Are you okay?

Maiden.

It is late to tell you this, but that day...

The one who saved you that day...

was not that man, but it was me.

I will come back with the prettiest flower slippers in the world.

No! No, Gil Chae!

Wait a minute. Are you saying the Crown Princess treated you to a meal just now?

Whoa, what were the side dishes?

Do they sprinkle gold flakes on your side dishes and stuff-

You are not dead.

Your Highness spared my life.

Yes, it would be a waste to kill you.

If you die,

I have one less source of entertainment.

Thank you for redeeming Madam Yu.

I said I would spare that woman.

I never said I would allow her by your side.

That girl has to go back to Joseon now.

I am a person who keeps her promises.

I never lay my own hands on women.

However, for Joseon's captives staying in Shimyang, unfortunate events happen.

Although they were already redeemed, if someone appears and claims them as his servants,

people go back to being servants again.

Some lose their ransom note and become runaway captives again, having their ankles cut off.

Some hold onto fabricated ransom notes and have their ears pierced.

If unfortunate enough, even beheading-

Halt, this is a spar.

Just lay a finger on that woman and

I will kill you.

I understand...

how you feel.

I was also in great agony from

thinking you might die.

Do you want to save the woman?

Then, send her back to Joseon.

(My Dearest, Part 2)

Timing and subtitles by (the Dearest Love - Team @viki.com)

♫ I waited for you ♫

♫ In a deep, deep dream ♫

♫ For you, only for you ♫

♫ Here at this place, for a very long time ♫

♫ The yellow flower shoes ♫

You want to go to Joseon together?

Your husband abandoned you

when he knew you were in Shimyang.

But if you do not come to me,

I will bury you and all the captives you keep with you.

I will not leave.

If I am a curse to Interpreter Lee,

I am also the only one who can remove it.

Can we not stay together?

If you do not like it here,

we can go where you want to go.

♫ Longing that pierces my heart ♫