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Episode 127

I heard he regained consciousness.

Yes. He's resting now.

How is he?

The malaria broke.

You've done well. Thank you.

And his medicine?

Do we keep administering it?

Just to be sure?

He's very weak.

Now is the time for restoratives.

Well?

His Highness is recovering.

What?

What happened?

I'm sorry.

Sorry? Sorry?

After all our work, you're sorry?

May I have a word?

Why didn't you say something? If His Highness had...

It's her parents.

Any one of us might have done the same.

You have no clue who he was?

None.

We can bet Ministers Jeong and Kim were behind it.

Probably, but we have no evidence. We can't say anything.

What do you suggest?

I'll deal with it. Be patient.

Sir, Doctor Heo Jun.

Send him in.

Doctor.

Have you been well?

I heard about your promotion.

It's more than I deserve, but I muddle through.

What brings you here so suddenly?

I need a favor.

Who's there?

Attack.

How did it go?

Her parents are safe. Don't worry.

Thank you.

Thank you. Did you find out who's behind it?

I'm afraid not.

And my suspicions..?

Not enough to open a case.

If we're wrong, it will explode in our faces.

Best not to say anything for now.

Doctor.

How is His Majesty?

Not good. He shouldn't see anyone.

In that case shouldn't he watch what he eats?

I've informed his staff.

Are you on your way to see Her Majesty?

Yes.

She'll be worried.

Look after her.

Yes, Doctor.

With His Majesty feeling poorly what about affairs of state?

The Three Offices and Six Ministries will see to that.

The Crown Prince can address any crisis.

The King will surely agree.

What was that again?

Are you rushing the Crown Prince to the throne?

Your words are too extreme.

In a national emergency what choice do we have?

The Crown Prince is not the one to run this country.

Enough.

National crises cannot be left to chance.

We will discuss it with His Highness.

Never.

I'll handle it and that's that.

We can't have the Crown Prince running things.

Perhaps a word with Her Majesty?

What for?

If the Crown Prince means to run the country...

...she may have something to say about it.

Oh, quite right.

We'll see what His Highness decides.

Then go talk to her.

I see the ministers' point.

But no.

Your Highness.

Doctor Heo is giving my father his full attention.

He'll recover soon, rest assured.

But Your Highness...

You ruled in your father's name during the war.

Your Highness, they make good sense.

No. It could split the court again.

I won't act without His Majesty's expressed instructions.

Tell them that for me.

Doctor, His Majesty is himself again.

What?

You're here.

Come back to Mommy.

He doesn't want to leave his dad.

I've heard even terminal cases have a spurt of energy before they die.

Just enough to set their affairs in order.

Your Majesty.

It's all right.

Now that I have Yeong-chang, I won't go easily.

Do you mind?

Doctor.

What's on your mind?

Nothing.

It's doesn't look like nothing.

It's nothing, really.

Now about the potency, shelf-life and common names of herbs.

We're about half-way through.

I see. I know you're all working hard.

But the herb research is dragging.

A little faster, if you can.

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

He seems to be rushing the compilations project.

As though he feels pressured.

It's been ten years already.

He's getting anxious.

I've heard even terminal cases have a spurt of energy before they die.

Just enough to set their affairs in order.

Darling.

What is it?

What is what?

You keep sighing.

I fear we may not finish the compilation.

It's been ten years.

My staff has worked so hard to classify terms, herbs and treatments.

We're nearly finished.

But I fear it may all be for naught.

You've all done well so far.

What brought this on?

Doctor! Doctor Heo!

Are you in?

Doctor? Doctor Heo?

Hello? Doctor?

Who's there?

Doctor Jeong.

What is it?

We need you at the palace.

The King is worse.

- I'm leaving now. - Right.

Who's on duty?

Doctor Yu.

How bad is it?

I'm going there now. That's all I know.

That... he...

Doctor.

What happened?

He suddenly experienced abdominal pain and started vomiting.

What did he eat?

Get his lady-in-waiting.

Quickly!

Yes, sir.

Ma'am.

Have this made immediately.

How is he?

It's serious.

There's no time to waste.

Right.

What did you feed him?

His Majesty's meal was prepared according to your strict instructions.

I'm asking what you gave him besides what I instructed.

He also asked for some sweet rice.

I told you not to serve anything outside my prescribed foods.

But His Majesty...

Did you take a look at His Majesty's symptoms?

Yes.

Well? Is it bad?

Why don't you answer?

He may not regain consciousness.

You're sure? Is there no hope at all?

How could you let this happen? What have you been doing?

Do you expect to be able to stay alive after this?

It's not his fault.

The kitchen provided prescribed foods...

Silence. You can't blame others.

You save him!

Or else, you hear me?

Don't leave us.

Open your eyes, Father...

He needs his rest.

If you please.

'Ah-hah,' I can read, too.

Together. 'Ah-hah.'

- 'Oh-ho, ah-hah.' - 'Oh-ho, ah-hah.'

Hello, it's me.

Have you heard?

What?

His Majesty is ill.

What? Who told you that?

From Dol-swe, Jun's man.

Jun rushed to the palace last night.

The Crown Prince just got better.

And now this?

If the King dies, Doctor Heo will pay for it.

Right. I heard that.

Shush! None of that.

He'll get better. He will.

He's got to.

What's all this about the King dying?

Well?

He may not regain consciousness.

Who says?

Doctor Heo.

If the King dies, Doctor Heo may have to die with him.

What should we do?

His Majesty has only lasted this long thanks to Doctor Heo.

And the current crisis is the maid's fault anyway.

It won't matter. None of it.

Sir.

When a king dies, the doctor takes the blame.

It's inevitable, even if it can't be helped.

What should we do?

If the King dies, all our efforts were wasted.

We'll get Yeong-chang crowned one way or another.

Kwanghae is Crown Prince.

How can Yeong-chang take the throne?

A royal edict should do it.

The King is gravely ill.

If he regains consciousness and names Yeong-chang his heir we're finished.

We must protect Kwanghae.

We must protect him.

- My lord. - My lord.

How is he?

No news yet.

If he dies and Kwanghae ascends the throne, you and I have no future here.

Lord Jeong and I have an idea. Be patient.

None of it matters.

Milady, don't give up.

We'll do all right if Yeong-chang is crowned.

I'll see to that.

There's no fighting the inevitable, not anymore.

It's better to stop now. For both of us.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

My lord, His Majesty is awake.

He is?

Yes. There's no question.

Come on. We have to see him.

If Yeong-chang isn't named heir apparent...

...we're all dead.

He needs rest. Not now.

My lord.

Fine, whatever you say.

My lord.

They're seeking an audience.

What brings you all here?

We need to see the King.

No.

'No?' What do you mean?

His Majesty only just regained consciousness.

He's still in danger and needs rest.

Who do you think you are, telling us no?

My lord.

Move.

I cannot.

I have to see him.

On urgent matters of state.

No.

I said move.

My lord!

We're here to see him.

Announce us.

You can't.

Disturbing him now may be dangerous.

Please.

Announce us.

Don't.

Your Majesty, it's Minister Jeong.

We must see you. It's urgent.

My lord.

Come in.

- My lord. - What now?

They got in to see the King.

What?

They'll try to trick him into naming Yeong-chang Crown Prince.

You want Yeong-chang named Crown Prince?

Yes, Your Majesty.

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I failed in my duty to the King.

I have to face that.

Why is it always death with you?

We'll protect you.

You want me to disobey an order?

It's terrible, the King...