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[Episode 2]

Who are you?

Where am I? Who are you?

Finally up and kicking?

Trust me.

A few more minutes, and it would've been too late.

Thank you for saving me.

Why were you without clothes in this bitter cold?

Put these on.

These rags were the best I could find.

Mi-hyeon, step outside.

There's a decoction in the pot. Filter out the liquid.

Your pulse indicates a serious condition.

Are you a physician?

Once upon a time.

What is my condition?

The chi in your head isn't flowing. It's muddled up with your blood.

Why does a young child have so much pent-up frustration?

I'm curious.

What is tormenting you, child?

I don't know, sir.

Drink, this medicine will help your chi and blood flow.

If you don't resolve the cause, your condition will worsen.

Think carefully about what is distressing you.

When my father hears, he will repay your kindness.

That's not necessary. I didn't help to be thanked.

Your parents must be worried. Run along home.

You should drink this.

Father!

Ma'am!

Ma'am!

Well? Where's Jun?

We combed the mountains but found nothing.

Forgive me.

Ma'am!

Father, what now? A wild dog must've taken him.

Watch your tongue, you insensitive twerp!

Huh? It's Jun.

Jun!

Ma'am.

Ma'am.

Jun.

Are you okay?

What are you wearing? What happened to you?

Mother...

Dear husband, please forgive him. Seok has already repented.

Milord! Milord!

Milord, Master Jun has returned home.

Is he unharmed?

Yes, Milord.

Where is he right now?

In the servants' quarters.

Get dressed.

I won't let that dratted kid get away with this.

You said you wanted to bring honor to the family.

How will you manage that if you cannot love your brother?

Father, this is unfair. Why do I shoulder all the blame?

Yes, this wouldn't have happened if Jun had admitted that he was wrong.

Quiet.

What did Jun do wrong? Study more than Seok?

I cannot tolerate the petty jealousy you've shown towards your brother.

If you ever sink so low again, I will not forgive you so easily.

Do you understand?

Yes, sir.

Take Seok with you as you leave.

Look at me.

Are you hurt at all?

I am fine.

If you have anything to say, now is your chance.

I do not, Your Lordship.

Your Lordship?

Why do you call me so?

Well...

You are my flesh and blood. Call me "father."

Your teacher tells me that you've already mastered Myeongsimbogam.

Impressive, considering you've just begun studying.

This is a book I studied when I was younger.

It is now yours to read.

Men should not study simply to attain a successful career.

When the heart is troubled, studying can calm the ripples.

Do not worry needlessly. Focus on your studies, understand?

Yes, Father.

Where am I? Who are you?

Jun, Jun!

Why are you back?

Here to see me?

No, no... not exactly...

Then you are pathetic and a fool.

You know nothing about me to say such things.

You've already formed an interest in me.

If not, you're even more pathetic and foolish.

Even if you adore me, don't come back here.

This is a place of expatriation. You'll get into trouble if you come.

Expatriation?

Jun, where were you?

Nowhere important.

Yang-tae, know what expatriation means?

Expatriation? No idea.

You?

Not an inkling.

What a pair of fools. You guys know nothing.

Jun! Let's play!

Count me out.

Dude, what's up with him?

Why, hello, Master Jun.

I have something to ask.

Anything, sir.

What's a place of expatriation?

A place where banished criminals live.

Criminals?

Yes, why do you ask?

Does the isolated house in Yaksagol belong to a criminal, too?

Yes, exiled from the capital. Wait, how do you know him?

I... I don't.

What crime did this man commit?

I only know that he was a royal physician.

I believe he took responsibility when a royal family member died suddenly.

Are the children usually banished as well?

Not usually, but this man's child had no relatives to take her in.

I believe she had no choice but to join him.

I don't know how you know this man, but don't go anywhere near him.

Here to see me?

No, no... not exactly...

Then you are pathetic and a fool.

You know nothing about me to say such things.

You've already formed an interest in me.

If not, you're even more pathetic and foolish.

Looking for me?

Why are you following me?

Following you? Who says I was?

Forget it.

I warned you that this was a place of expatriation.

Do you not know what that means?

I know, it means your father was banished.

Then leave before someone sees you.

It doesn't matter.

How does it not matter?

Because...

My father is a top military officer. He's in charge of the exiles.

So no one will mind if I come by your house.

You look smart enough, but you speak rubbish.

He's a top military officer, but he's not above the law.

Well...

You're right. He's not above the law.

But this area is pretty isolated. No need to worry about being seen.

So why were you wandering in the mountains?

This is cow parsley.

It's effective for relieving coughs and whetting the appetite.

And when the pit of your stomach feels bunched up.

Monkey grass clears the head and invigorates the body.

When brewed, it's effective on colds.

Found it. Atractylode, right?

No, just a tree root.

If you're careless, you could poison yourself.

This stuff's hard.

Want some?

How do you know so much about medicinal herbs?

I followed my father around since I was young.

When did your mother pass away?

When I was born.

Father has never seen someone our age with so much pent-up rage.

What's your story?

My mother was once a gisaeng. I'm a concubine's son.

So my father's wife and my half-brother despise me.

I fainted in the snow that day while serving his punishment.

I never realized it was an illness, this lodged feeling in my chest.

But I feel better after telling you everything.

My name is Heo Jun.

Mi-hyeon, Im Mi-hyeon.

Are we friends now?

Even if late, my husband will want a meal when he arrives.

Yes, ma'am.

Mother! Mother!

What is it?

Father has captured the barbarian leader alive.

- Is this true? - Yes.

And he is unharmed?

Not a scratch, Mother. I saw for myself.

I wanted to send you to the capital, but seems we'll all be going.

What do you mean?

The royal court has acknowledged your father's achievements here.

He'll rightly be transferred now that he's captured the leader.

Which means we'll all move to the capital.

I hope it happens soon.

There's no time to spare. I must go to your father.

Prepare a liquor table, not a regular meal.

Yes, ma'am.

Will I be allowed to follow if you go, too?

You want to live in the capital?

My lifelong dream is to see the capital before I die.

Please ask Her Ladyship to take me, too.

I will. Let's prepare that liquor table.

Yes, ma'am.

Where have you been all day? Yang-tae didn't know your whereabouts.

I had somewhere to go.

Is it a secret?

No, nothing like that.

I'll tell you next time.

Did you know your father captured the barbarian leader?

Really? Wow!

So the leader is locked up in a prison cell right now?

So I heard.

I'm going after dinner.

Don't, it's no place for a child.

I really want to see what the leader looks like.

Does he resemble a goblin or a horrific beast?

Why would he be different? He's human, like us.

Oh, we may be moving to the capital in the near future.

What?

To reward your father's deeds, he may be transferred to the capital.

And we'd join him.

Is something wrong? Aren't you happy about the news?

Absolutely thrilled.

Prepare everything I told you.

Got it. When are you coming?

I'll be there soon.

Boys.

Did you hear about the barbarian leader's capture?

Yes.

Has he been taken to Euiju, or is he locked up here?

Why do you ask?

Oh, just curious.

That's confidential information.

Guys, see you soon.

- Bye. - Bye.

What a stinkin' brat, that kid.

I've never seen such an arrogant little kid.

Don't call him that. His father's the general.

Brat! Does that give him the right to be cocky?

Do you know what happened to the prisoner?

- Dunno. - Dunno.

Little brats.

Mi-hyeon!

Mi-hyeon, where's your father?

He was called away. The Mayor of Euiju is unwell.

When will he be back?

Sometime tomorrow.

Then you'll be all alone? Aren't you scared?

It happens occasionally. I'm not scared.

Mi-hyeon.

Yes?

Want to go play?

Where?

We'll go skating near the village. Roast potatoes and nuts, too.

We can catch a jackrabbit if we're lucky.

I'm not allowed to leave the area.

It's fine, there's no one where we're going.

Come on. Let's go, okay?

My bestest buds.

- Ready? - Yup.

All ready.

Ow...

Jun!

Jun, you okay? Are you okay?

Oh no.

Jun, are you okay?

You...!

Jun's playing with riffraffs again.

Who's the girl? I don't recognize her.

- Know her? - Nope.

Find out about her without Jun knowing.

Okay, I'll beat it out of the riffraffs.

Master Jun, Master Jun.

The madam is looking for you.

My mother?

No, Her Ladyship.

Why?

I don't know. You should hurry.

You asked for me?

Come have a seat near me.

Madam.

Stay out of this.

Tell me what you've been doing all day.

Cat got your tongue?

Not eager to confess that you've been with the daughter of an exile?

Even a child knows better.

If people were to find out, it would taint my husband's reputation.

I'll beat some sense into you today.

Stand up and bare your legs.

Here, you raised him wrong. You punish him.

Madam.

Well? Should I do it instead?

No, ma'am. I'll do it myself.

Milady! Milady!

Milady, terrible news!

What is it?

Barbarians are attacking.

What?

They're here to save their leader, Lee Sang-gae.

Unit A protects the prison. Unit B comes with me.

Yes, sir!

General!

The barbarians have entered the village.

What?

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Mi-hyeon! Mi-hyeon!

Mi-hyeon!

Get them!

Please rescue Jun!

Move along!

If you were his legitimate son, this would've never happened.

It's because you're a concubine's son!

Move along!

You'll be sold as slaves to China.

Let go!

Mi-hyeon!

Move along!

Mi-hyeon!

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