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(All people, organizations, locations, and incidents...)

(in this drama are fictitious.)

(Episode 6)

Oh, dear.

- My goodness. - Gosh.

What happened to this fool?

Do you know him?

He was lying on the mountain path, so I brought him here.

What? He should have reached Hanyang long ago.

What is he doing here?

He must have tumbled. He lost blood, and his pulse is weak.

Take him inside.

- Let us check his wounds first. - Yes, sir.

Lift him.

Why do you think he is back here?

I bet he got kicked out of the Medical Office.

He was sent to ruin us,

but he messed up.

They would have made him pay.

Do you think he holds a grudge against us?

My lady, the Medical Office fools...

become shy and cowardly once they leave those walls.

He will not harm us.

Even so, what was he doing here?

Oh, I do not know.

But once he wakes up,

I will make him cough up enough...

to cover for the food, treatment, and cleaning he made us do.

Why would you mention poop?

Just because I can.

No! We cannot let him stay!

We have many patients.

With one more physician, they can wait less.

Jang Gun, you have a great memory, but have you forgotten...

what a hard time he gave us?

Still, he is handsome for a man.

He will be good at his job.

You and I have such different taste in men.

There is no more room at the table.

Exactly. I think he will eat way too much...

and show off loads.

I cannot accept him.

What do you think, my lady?

What? Well, I do not see why we should...

He is a patient.

We can send him away once he recovers.

All of you, go to bed.

We must work tomorrow.

You have no money?

You worked at the Medical Office.

How can you be penniless?

Did you come here on purpose to leech off us?

I left in a hurry and was unable to bring anything.

His injury is too grave. He cannot go to another clinic.

I should not have let him stay.

He was a spiteful jerk...

and even if he were to end up dead,

I should have sent him to another quack.

You. For yesterday and today's treatment,

and for food and lodgings,

you owe me 100 nyang. Can you handle that?

My gosh. That is way too steep.

How is that steep?

This fool owes us extra for the emergency care!

Yes, fine. I will do whatever I can to pay you back.

Thank you.

What happened to the smart and arrogant inspector?

He has a healthy appetite as well.

My goodness...

Will someone come and greet me?

Shoo. Get out of my way.

You, go inside.

- Why? I have lots to do. - Just go inside already.

Why... What got into you?

What brings you here, Governor?

The village seems a little disturbed,

so I am patrolling in person.

Good for you.

As you can see, we have nothing but patients.

Exactly. You are a physician who should just treat patients,

so why do you bother me so much?

How long have you been a physician here?

Not too long.

About ten years?

What? Ten years?

Ip Bun was born over...

ten...

Let me see, so... It was...

It has been about ten years.

You look so familiar.

It is as if I have seen you before.

Do you...

know me?

How would I know you?

We never met.

He was here practically all his life.

You could not know him.

Yes, right.

- Is this it? - Yes.

Inspector, what are you doing here with a ladle?

Oh, dear. A man looks his best when in official attire.

Gosh, look at you. You look awful...

Hey, you!

Do you know how many doors broke down because of you?

Behave yourself, okay?

All of you! Behave yourselves. Do you understand?

I am off. Do not see me out. It makes me uncomfortable.

Get lost.

It is as if I have seen you before.

Do you know me?

That jerk.

No.

Goodness.

- Oh, dear. - My gosh.

I understand that ginseng is expensive,

but it is not right for you as you are suffering...

from heat stagnation now.

Ginseng will warm your body even more and cause dizziness.

I said I would pay you well. Must you be so stubborn?

Should I take my entire family...

to Iron Birch Clinic?

My gosh. This dunce... I mean,

this physician was simply saying that...

you need something to cool down your excessive internal heat first.

After that, we can use ginseng.

That is what he meant.

Here.

This is ginseng powder made with only the finest quality...

six-year-old ginseng harvested this year.

This physician is very good.

Thank you.

Well, we trust that you will continue to use our service.

- Get home safely! - Goodbye.

You went ahead and gave her that without even checking her pulse?

What are you doing?

No, that is not ginseng.

White atractylodes powder. It is good for the pancreas and stomach.

You know, like a placebo.

So you lied to the patient?

And did not prescribe what she actually needs?

Why bother clashing with her?

I would rather help one more patient...

than waste my time arguing with her.

Sorry to keep you waiting. This way, please.

Good point.

What? He has a point.

I do not understand why you came back.

I had nowhere to go...

once I left the Medical Office.

You make all of us here uncomfortable.

I simply...

did my job as an inspector.

However, I understand why you hate me.

Of course, I understand.

Please leave as soon as you recover.

They say all bad things happen at the same time.

I am surely experiencing a streak of misfortune.

I feel uncomfortable here too.

So do not worry.

I will leave soon.

Here.

I heard the Second State Councilor...

visited you again in person for you are his uncle.

I was wondering...

I was just wondering what you said to him about me.

The next time I see him,

I will talk to him.

But you see...

At this age,

I do not need expensive things like this.

Things like wealth and honor...

only entice you when you are young.

I will leave for Hanyang soon.

What if I die all alone and lonely?

That is my biggest concern at the moment.

Do you happen to have an illegitimate daughter?

Darn it! That greedy old man.

I mean...

The government organizes banquets for those who are over 70.

Why did he say he was worried about dying lonely and alone?

Are you feigning ignorance?

Or do you really not know?

Is he an idiot?

Why? What is it?

He wants a concubine. That is what he meant.

A concubine?

My goodness!

Oh, hold on.

If someone in my family becomes his concubine,

the Second State Councilor and I will be in-laws.

Then I will have a bright future ahead of me.

That is, only if you have a young daughter.

You are incredibly sharp-witted.

That is true. I only have sons.

Gosh.

- What is this? - Goodness.

Look at that. You little...

It is all because you eat too much.

Why does it matter? Come this way.

- Gosh. - Come on!

Gosh, it stinks in here.

So this is where Jang Kyung Sook has been hiding.

She is dead.

Who are you?

No wonder...

he looked so familiar.

That is good.

Physician Gye.

The district governor would like to see you at his office.

Why must he summon me when I am so busy?

I will go.

No, he wishes to speak to Physician Gye.

He specifically asked for me?

Why?

Stay home, and do not go anywhere. Do you understand?

Lead the way.

Both your complexion and pulse tell me that you are fine.

You are very healthy.

Why did you call me here?

I am trying to remember something that happened in the past.

What was it? The brain tonic? Will it help me remember it?

What is the matter?

Oh, I remember.

I know who you are.

You are good. You helped me refresh my brain without the brain tonic.

Jang Kyung Sook.

You know that filthy wench.

You are the physician who helped her hide when she ran away.

I do not understand what you are talking about.

You have forgotten Jang Kyung Sook?

Then...

you must remember the stillborn baby.

I am truly sorry, but I do not remember.

When you are a physician,

you see many stillborn babies and dying mothers.

You did not forget. You are only pretending.

It is all in the past.

Is that so?

But what if that stillborn baby...

is actually alive?

Then it is no longer the past...

for that child is my niece.

Not Ip Bun.

Her, I must protect. No matter what.

My gosh!

I told you not to go out!

Are you trying to make us go deaf? Why must you yell every day?

You are brimming with energy.

Perhaps, you should follow Court Lady Jung.

As of this moment, you are grounded!

Gosh, it hurts! Why do you keep telling me to stay home?

Must you keep talking back to me?

My goodness.

Physician Gye, what is the matter?

Let go! This is between me and my daughter. Stay out of it.

- Wait. Hold on. - Oh, dear.

- Just... - Move!

Ip Bun, you are not to leave the clinic.

Cross this line,

and I will kick you out...

after shaving your head!

Go to your room!

Go on.

No, you cannot!

You cannot. No!

No, you cannot!

Also...

Flowers of arrowroot, cortex fraxini,

channeled water plantain,

and...

Why are you here by yourself today?

Where are Jang Gun and the others?

Actually, this is for my father.

I wanted to brew a tonic to treat his hangover.

Do not mind the price and offer quality herbs.

You are the dearest!

All right. I will pack those for you in a jiffy.

- Sure, please do. - Of course.

She is Gye Ji Han's daughter, is she not?

- Ip Bun, it is you. - That is not her.

Ask Physician Gye to buy you one.

Come to think of it, that is her.

The fabric is nice and soft.

How much is it?

This much.

They look alike.

- She looks a lot like her. - No can do.

Ip Bun, you are all set.

- Thank you. - No problem.

Goodness.

- Have a good day. - Thank you.

Ip Bun, do not...

It baffles me how your father can be this stingy.

His one and only daughter should get to doll up.

Do not...

That reminds me.

Back at the office,

there is silk that was confiscated from a thief.

I hear it is from Qing and is of the best quality. Right?

Right.

Hold on. Would you like to have it?

No!

Pardon? Really?

Me? Are you sure?

Of course.

- Do not take it! - I have no use for it.

Ip Bun!

I do not have a daughter of my own.

Goodness.

I cannot get over the fact that you look so much like your mother.

What was her name again?

Do you know my mother? It is Jang Kyung Sook.

That is the name. Jang Kyung Sook.

You see,

we are closer than you think.

You and me?

I do not know if I should tell you this,

but would you like to hear a story?

Father, is the district governor speaking the truth?

Ahn Ip Bun and District Governor Ahn.

My birth father...

is District Governor Ahn's younger brother.

Is it true...

that you are the reason my mom is dead?

You...

How could you believe the words of a stranger?

Why did you not tell me?

Until when were you going to keep it from me?

If that is how much you trust his words,

then live with him at the governor's office!

You must be happy to be of noble blood.

Leave!

Those who cannot hold their liquor are banned.

Why did you even bother bringing drinks?

I figured you would be scared to be alone.

Scared? Me?

I have been sleeping by myself all my life,

so why would you even think that?

You have been having nightmares as of late.

Is this honey herbal punch?

It is not. You should be more trusting of people.

- Are you also going to drink? - Yes.

I would like to see why you enjoy it so much.

Unbelievable.

You actually emptied your glass.

Have you been pretending to be lightweight?

Alcohol is no big deal.

What? Goodness.

All right.

This is the plain water that Physician Yoo should drink.

Water.

This is the liquor for Physician Gye.

- Liquor, water. - Water.

- Liquor. - Liquor.

You cannot mix this up.

Of course. You never know...

what Young Master will do when drunk.

What would he do?

You have no idea. When he is drunk, he...

He becomes a different man.

My goodness. He has been playing us this whole time.

You cannot even tell he has had a drip of alcohol.

Let us have more. Here we go.

Wait.

I should be the one to serve my young master.

Allow me to do it for you.

No, please let me do it.

- Which was which? - I am just as clueless.

The one on the right. No, the left.

What has been haunting you in your dreams?

I am not one of your patients.

Maybe you can tell me about it and move on.

You helped me get my life back on track too.

Some pasts cannot be mended.

The past that is also one's present.

That is something you cannot forget and escape.

You must tough it out...

and keep on living.

I am suggesting that you be more honest.

Physician Gye,

you are a coward.

This is bad.

Brace yourselves, everyone.

His face is burning up like a furnace.

So much for being able to hold your liquor.

Man Bok.

Bring more liquor!

You should drink every night.

You become so cheerful!

- Do not say that. - Poong!

Dance with me.

Dance?

- Oh, dear. - No!

Goodness.

What the...

Oh, whatever.

Oh, dear.

What is happening?

The moon...

is so pretty.

The moon?

Where is it?

It is right before me.

The moon...

is so pretty.

Should we lay out their bedding?

He becomes so true to his feelings.

Like clear water.

Look after the dunce.

He told me to bare my heart,

and he went and got drunk.

No, Physician Gye!

You must sleep with me.

What got into you?

- Sleep with me. - Let go!

What on earth...

What is the matter with him?

Let him stay with you tonight.

- It is his wish. - Let go of me.

- My lady. - Sleep with me tonight.

- What are you doing, my lady? - My lady.

This fool is too... My lady!

My lady!

I cannot get over the fact that you look so much like your mother.

What were my mom and dad like?

Her mother is dead. She is dead!

What are you doing?

Did you have another nightmare?

No! You cannot take her.

Leave her.

That girl is my daughter.

She is yours? What about Jang Kyung Sook's?

She had a child too.

That child...

It was born dead.

I buried it already.

Did you?

Let me.

I will kill you if you are lying.

Anyone born to my family belongs to us forever.

If you hide anything from me,

I will chase you until you die.

Come along.

You have come.

My gosh. Hello.

Do you know...

what this is?

That is Jang Kyung Sook's binyeo.

Yes, this is proof that you are Jang Kyung Sook's daughter.

Your father probably gave it to her. No, I am sure he did.

Is that true?

Yes, you are definitely my niece.

You are not Gye Ip Bun.

You are Ahn Ip Bun.

So it is a true fact that you are...

my uncle?

I will see to it that you live in luxury.

I need to discuss with my father before I...

Where are you going?

He is deceiving you!

Sorry.

Well, yes.

You must feel confused, and you will need to sort things out.

There is so much that I hoped to give you one day.

Oh, do you want to see...

the lovely silk from Qing?

Will someone show my niece around here, there, and everywhere?

Are you up?

I will tell you everything.

Come outside.

What...

Let me in! I must check something!

What is the commotion?

No, stay.

I know Ip Bun is here.

Did you lie and tell her I killed her mother?

You killed her!

Why are you calling me a liar...

this early in the morning?

Ip Bun is my daughter!

She came here voluntarily, and she is Jang Kyung Sook's daughter.

That makes her a member of my family.

Let Ip Bun come home with me!

Ip Bun said...

she does not want to return.

A girl of noble blood lived with you all her life.

Do you think that is the best for her?

She needs to find a husband,

and when she is married she will need dowry and a maid.

All that will cost money.

You cannot even buy her a silk outfit.

Is being a physician that tough?

You are not related to her, so it is time you back off.

Oh, right.

If this is about being a man down,

I will send over one of my slaves.

Let my family look after the girl from now on.

It is too early for this. Drag him outside.

Let go.

My dear niece.

I should go home now. Let me go.

What are you talking about?

Why would you return to that rundown shack?

As your uncle, I cannot allow that.

My dear niece, Ahn Ip Bun.

Very soon, you will live in a huge mansion in Hanyang.

No, I must go home.

My father...

Father!

Ip Bun!

Oh, no! My gosh.

Goodness. Get up.

All right, let me see.

You are not hurt. Are you all right?

Yes, I am fine.

My adorable child!

Oh, my. How adorable.

My dear Ip Bun.

Happy birthday, Father.

- You made these? - Yes.

They look so pretty.

It tastes good too.

Do you want to try one too? Here.

Yes, eat up.

Good girl.

Here. Good girl.

What?

Ip Bun is that ugly district governor's niece?

My goodness. She sure got her looks from her mother.

So Ip Bun is from a noble family?

I should have been nicer to her.

Does it mean Ip Bun...

has moved to her new home?

Will she not come back?

This is too sudden. Do you not think it is strange?

Something feels very off.

They did not even let you see Ip Bun?

It is all my fault.

Had I known this would happen,

I would have told her the truth long ago.

So you will send her away to District Governor Ahn?

If she stays with me, she will suffer for the rest of her life.

All this time, I made her suffer.

But you have raised her so well.

District Governor Ahn is a jerk,

but maybe he will be nice to Ip Bun since she is his niece.

If he finds her a nice man to marry...

and helps her study the things that she wants to learn...

I never thought of her as my own child to begin with.

She has found her place.

She will be happier without me.

No. Perhaps,

she is resenting me now.

Physician Gye, we have a big problem.

Ip Bun...

has to marry a man who is over 70 years old!

- What? - What?

What is this nonsense now?

Do you like her?

Yes, I am very satisfied.

Let us hurry up and set the date.

Sure thing. But before that, let us put things in writing first.

Oh, it is only for formality's sake.

It is not because I do not trust you.

This will only take a moment.

"District Governor Ahn Hak Soo..."

"will receive a core position on the junior sixth-rank..."

"for the work he did as my matchmaker."

That would do.

- All right. That sounds good. - Thank you.

She is not even a widow.

You managed to find such a fine young girl for me.

It tells me how deeply you care for me.

Here. What do you think?

Junior fifth-rank?

What?

She should be much obliged to me for including her in my family tree.

They say you must strike while the iron is hot.

I should hurry up and send this before anything happens.

Stop! Put me down, you scoundrels!

Hey!

Father!

Stop! Put me down!

Goodness.

Where is the wind coming from...

How dare you...

Gye Ji Han.

Let me walk away with my daughter now,

and you and I will both live.

If you hesitate or try anything funny,

this will not end here.

I have met the King in person, you see.

You ought to be punished...

for selling off my daughter.

You crazy rat!

How dare you try to threaten the district governor?

Where is Ip Bun?

I already married her off, in a palanquin.

If...

something bad has happened to Ip Bun,

I will be sure...

to cut your head off.

Physician Gye, where is Ip Bun?

He sent her off in a palanquin. She could not have gone too far.

We must find her before she leaves Mount Sorak.

It is dangerous. Stay out of this.

No, I will come with you. You will need my help.

Lower the palanquin!

I told you to lower the palanquin!

- Gosh. - My goodness.

Hey!

We will take a break here.

That little brat is so loud.

Be quiet if you want a rice ball.

If you are done, we will get going again!

What? I am not done yet.

Darn it.

What is that?

Hand over the palanquin,

and I will let you walk away in one piece.

Who are you?

I am her father.

I am getting teary-eyed.

Her father is here!

Do not waste your energy.

Just hand her over!

Step aside!

Get him!

Wait. Is he one of yours?

You came packing a lot of heat...

despite being a physician who cannot wield a weapon.

I do not need it.

What the...

What makes you this confident?

Boys, let us end them quietly.

One.

Two.

Three.

What is wrong with them?

You will only get a rice ball if you are quiet.

The little birdie will peck at it.

Is she heavy?

That is for you to carry.

I guess.

A laxative.

(Padu: A laxative)

That is what I used.

If that was your plan, you should have given them more.

That was close.

I gave them just the right amount.

It will clean their colons.

Let us go.

This one already crapped his pants.

Ip Bun.

Father? Father!

Father!

Father...

It is all right. You are all right.

Arrest them all this instant!

Sheathe your swords.

Did I not make myself clear earlier?

My daughter must be unharmed...

for you to keep your head.

She is my niece, not your daughter.

That thing belongs to my family!

My daughter is not a commodity!

How dare you.

I am a district governor.

Get Ip Bun out of here.

- Father. - Now!

Father!

We found the contract.

That is enough!

You were selling another man's daughter...

in exchange for a higher rank and title.

Let us see who is in the wrong.

Deciding on what is right and wrong is actually my job.

Have you forgotten...

that I am the district governor of Sorak Village?

Bribing a government position, kidnapping, and human trafficking.

The proof is all here.

This is enough...

to strip you of your position.

A life in Hanyang is what you dream of.

Maybe you can fight your case at the Palace.

You! If this case is brought to light,

you will be found guilty too.

She is Jang Kyung Sook's daughter, not yours.

This will only prove that she is my blood,

and you will be found guilty of kidnapping.

Should we see who wins?

Live with a clear conscience.

If not,

His Majesty will be reading that document.

From this moment on,

you are to stay away from my daughter.

You fool.

Let us go.

- Father. - I am all right.

You!

It was a long day, Ip Bun.

You all...

Thank you so much.

Gosh.

Ip Bun, this is where you must be.

That is right. You learned how nothing good comes out of...

leaving your home.

That is right.

I was able to at least save Ip Bun.

For decades to come,

I will keep protecting her, so don't worry.

You shouldn't worry about me either.

Father, what are you up to?

You must marry someone decent.

An old man like him does not deserve you.

How about someone like you?

I was touched by how you preserved...

my mom's wooden binyeo.

Watching you wield that sword...

made my heart skip a beat.

No way.

In the past, I was a pathetic loser.

I hated how I could only afford a wooden binyeo...

that I hoped...

to make a name for myself for your mother's sake.

When I returned home,

I learned she had married another man.

Was the binyeo from you?

District Governor Ahn said otherwise.

I see that he lied to you.

That...

I carved it myself.

My gosh.

Mom must have only kept it...

because she cared about you a lot.

What good did that do...

when I could not do anything for her?

I could not protect her.

Father,

I am grateful.

Thank you for coming back for me.

You protected me, at least.

I chose you,

and I am grateful.

What brings you by at this late hour?

I must ask, though.

Why were you accompanied by Jeon Kang Il?

Oh, he helped me out.

It is possible...

I misunderstood him.

What are you doing here, Inspector?

You left alone at night, so I followed you.

The clinic is so unsettled.

What is going on?

You know where the governor's office is, right?

You are looking for a contract?

Yes. It is a single sheet of paper.

Are you not afraid?

Of what?

Of making an enemy of the governor and going against the world.

You are up to no good.

I do not fear that at all.

What I do fear...

is losing myself.

When a man...

has an official uniform,

they tend to have a hidden pocket to keep secrets in.

The governor is no exception.

Wait, just a moment.

In the dark night, you were alone...

with him...

when you found the contract.

I guess you could say that?

But earlier, you said you trusted me.

That you knew how I felt.

I trust you completely.

But him.

The man with the nasty smirk whose mind I cannot read.

The man who is back when I cannot figure out why.

The ex-inspector who is always lurking around you.

I do not like him.

- What? - I do not like him.

I will ask Physician Gye to send him away tomorrow.

I believe you said something like this the day before.

"He is a patient."

"We can send him away once he recovers."

Exactly. He has recovered,

and his limbs are all fine.

We did our duty as physicians.

Sobu.

How do you feel now?

Calm and relaxed?

No.

I do not feel calm at all.

Really?

Then Naegwan...

No, my hand...

You found Sobu just fine.

But it did not...

work for me at all.

Why not?

I do not feel calmer at all.

Do you feel it?

My heart races...

as if I am sick.

It feels like it will explode.

Gosh. You are right.

Your face looks flushed as well.

Shall I administer acupuncture?

No.

I think this will help.

Physician Yoo Se Yeob was up to no good...

and Sorak Village's governor himself wrote a petition.

He bragged about his ties to the royal family...

and abducted a mourning widow...

offering to make her a physician?

Write a petition.

There is a weakness that will make even the King turn against him.

This scandal will touch on morals and law and order.

Use that.

Then we can...

get rid of Yoo Se Yeob in one go?

Yes.

And you will get noticed by His Majesty the King.

That is a great idea.

I must get to it right now.

(Petition)

All at the Medical Office heard,

and we are greatly disturbed.

How could a man you befriended and trusted...

do such a dreadful thing?

This is impossible.

Such a man...

should not be allowed to practice medicine.

Please command Yoo Se Yeob...

be stripped of his office and all his records be annulled.

- Command they be annulled. - Command they be annulled.

- Command they be annulled. - Command they be annulled.

- Command they be annulled. - Command they be annulled.

Keep a close eye on both the man and the woman...

and write down everything they get up to.

The royal court...

is flooded with petitions that Yoo Se Yeob's title...

and records be annulled.

All we worked for...

will be in vain.

Me and Lady Eun Woo.

We did nothing to be ashamed of,

so do not speak so flippantly.

This time, because of me, your records could be annulled,

and you could lose everything.

Even if I were to lose everything,

I cannot lose you.

Ripped and resynced by YoungJedi