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THE FOLLOWING FICTIONAL DRAMA IS BASED ON HISTORICAL FACTS

Let us not meet ever again.

Farewell.

Please don't kill me!

Brother.

EPISODE 5

Hang in there!

Where is he?

Did he really board this ship?

Right over there!

Let's get him.

Hey! Jinseong!

Welcome back to Hanyang!

I've missed you, dude!

His face is...

not what I imagined.

He said he came back from the dead. So born again?

You look more handsome now.

-What? -It's him!

So are you... Seo Noh?

DONGJEOKJEON VILLAGE

-Please forgive me! -How dare you come here.

Follow me!

Get him out of here.

Stop.

Didn't you see that man being dragged out?

This is the King's hunting ground. You may not enter, so leave!

Are you disobeying his order?

That would be a huge problem.

My legs are to blame.

I don't know why I came this way.

Is this the King's land?

Is it his?

I will tear your world apart.

Your throne...

will be mine too.

10TH YEAR OF KING YEONSANGUN'S REIGN

Your Majesty, the black cloth and white silk are missing.

Tell me what happened.

I told you to have them ready by today.

I'm sincerely sorry, Your Majesty.

Since the rainy season has arrived...

I was told the ship carrying the goods

hasn't made it to Hanyang yet.

You should've prepared them before the rainy season arrived.

It's hard to prepare in advance...

since people are starving and the busy season has begun.

Then...

how about you?

Are you starving?

Are you also busy?

Here.

You can take this.

I've worn it too long.

Your Majesty, I don't deserve your clothes.

I don't think we have spoken much lately.

This is my gift to you. Let's become close friends again.

I heard your granddaughter is getting married next month.

Thank you so much for remembering, Your Majesty.

Let me give this to him.

Please give this to your daughter.

-I am so grateful, Your Majesty. -Grateful?

Stop saying you are grateful.

If you are truly grateful, show me your gratitude.

Your Highness.

It seems like he is starting again.

How long will it last this time?

Jwauijeong, don't you have any words of wisdom for us?

I don't know how to please our King.

I'd like to know what you think.

As always,

he'll soon return to normal.

Where?

Make way!

Get out of the way!

Step aside!

Let me go! Keep your hands off of me!

Hands off!

Leave me alone!

You will be the King of this country.

You must always keep yourself tidy.

Your mother...

didn't die from a disease.

She was killed, Your Highness.

Run.

Here!

Here!

It can't be. I am mistaken.

Your Majesty.

There he is.

There. That's him.

Your Majesty.

Who are you?

How do you know me?

It's me...

Chae-kyung, Your Majesty.

Give me one more bowl of soup!

Have a seat.

Is this normal?

Every time I come to Hanyang, I run into you on the streets.

I think you come to Hanyang every time I come out from the palace.

What's on your face?

You mean this?

I'm trying to make people believe that I am ugly.

I don't want to get married.

You don't have to try hard not to get married.

If I'm that ugly, what took you so long to recognize me?

Because you're so ugly.

Okay. Since you adore me so much,

I will treat you well today, big brother.

You never know what I'll do.

It's obvious. I already know. You want to bet?

You should bet on your life.

You don't think I'm ready for that?

Suit yourself. However...

don't call me big brother.

Wait for me, Brother.

His mother scolded at him and he is still mad.

Let off some steam,

or I won't give this book to you.

That is...

You should apologize when you hurt someone.

Are all guys from Hanyang like you?

Get your dried yellow corvina.

Take a look at the dried corvina.

Okay. I will give it to you for two pieces of silver.

Which one do you like? It's a honey rice cake.

-Two pieces of silver? -It's a great piece.

It's scratched.

-I'll give you one piece of silver. -It's not scratched.

-This is-- -Do you see this?

I won't sell it to you. I've been selling it for three pieces of silver.

Thank you.

Hurry up.

Stop!

Unbelievable.

I'll give you a discount.

One piece of silver?

Do we need dates?

This is big.

This looks like your face.

What is it?

I was wondering if you put gold on your face.

Why is that?

I just did the same thing you did.

Hey, is it true I can take rice from here?

But what do you want in return?

I brought a spoon and chopsticks.

We don't need that.

We only take information.

First, tell me your name and occupation?

Information we need varies by person.

So does the amount of rice.

I'm just a servant for a noble family.

You are more than qualified.

Come in.

Please come in.

This way.

Who do you serve and what's your position?

SECRETS OF THE HANYANG PEOPLE

I'm a servant for the Yoon family.

Let's, see. Yoon...

Wait. This is too simple. Isn't it?

Do you want me to make it complicated?

No, I'm just very grateful.

Here.

Thank you.

Thanks for the useful information.

I'll bring every servant I know. Thank you so much.

Wait outside.

-Go. -I'll go.

So this lady should be...

the one we're expecting?

I think she is. She's pretty.

Sorry, I'll introduce myself. My name--

Let's go...

inside first.

People may visit soon.

How did she know about that?

How would I know?

Who's there?

She acts like she's at home.

Milady.

I've heard a lot about you,

but this is our first time meeting in person.

Let's introduce each other formally.

I don't know why guys in Joseon are obsessed with formalities.

Don't you know me?

-I didn't expect you to be beautiful-- -I didn't expect you to be this rude.

That's what I meant.

I'm Seo Noh.

-Oh, my. -Hey.

He just paid off his debt.

Nak-cheon almost died because of him.

Death must have been easier for him than survival.

A slap...

on his face is nothing.

You must pay back the debt even if it means your death.

I will...

keep that in mind.

All right, I think we're done greeting each other...

and introducing myself.

But...

where is Nak-cheon?

Is this the King's order?

I won't serve the country you lead.

Bring me a bowl of soup.

We're closed today.

-Let's go to another place. -You can use the kitchen freely.

-Be careful not to break anything. -All right.

Come here.

This place reminds me of the time we first met.

Can we trust her this time?

I don't care if she's a thief. I'll save you again and make a wish.

You're so strong.

Brother, please open the door.

FOR DEPOSED QUEEN YOON

She's your mother...

and I think she's my mother too.

FOR GRAND PRINCE JINSEONG

Just as my mother's death wasn't my fault,

Yeok's death is not your fault.

Don't blame yourself, blame him.

Blame him for leaving you so soon.

Ask him why...

he left you behind.

So... do you blame him?

You must...

miss him, don't you?

Did you just hear him?

His Majesty...

he misses you.

Yeok.

Chae-kyung misses you.

Now I know.

We were ashamed to express our feelings, so we did so for each other.

This is what families are for, right?

To me, family is...

like fire.

I can't swallow it or spit it out.

It haunts me endlessly.

I've been running away from them my entire life.

And now...

I'm secretly holding a memorial service.

Then be a good king.

A good king?

Yes.

If you become a good king,

you can stand proudly at the late King's tomb.

One day, you'll add your mother's name...

and proudly hold a memorial for her in front of all the officials.

The late Prince will be...

proud of you too.

Do you remember this?

-This is... -That's right.

The Prince bought this for you.

I heard salamanders have magic powers to bring about rain. Right?

If the salamander's powers work, there will be flooding--

You shouldn't laugh. Just show them what you got.

To become a good king, you must control the weather.

Right?

Prince.

Prince.

You aren't him.

I thought you were a ghost. But you're not.

I was mistaken.

Wait.

-Are you-- -No!

Why did you say "no" right away? I didn't ask yet.

Did you have dinner?

You know food for memorial services is meant to be shared.

Can't you please stay?

Don't leave me, please?

It's all right. Dig in.

Today is the anniversary of my beloved's death.

You look like him.

I wouldn't care if he was a ghost.

I wish he'd come visit me one day.

I won't be startled if you are a ghost.

Let me know if you're here. Please?

At least a little sign.

Stop insulting the dead.

He didn't die...

for you to feel nostalgic.

Watch your mouth.

Nostalgic? Insulting him?

What do you know about me?

Then what do you know?

His feelings?

His pain and agony?

Tell me what you know.

Something wrong...

my wife?

Better be faithful to your man.

Have more decency and grace. Don't talk to strangers like that.

You can't call me your wife.

Do you not want me to get married?

You said you didn't want to be married a few hours ago.

Wanting not to and not being able to are totally different.

Are you done eating?

I can't eat this.

It gives me an upset stomach.

Again?

Do you know any other person who can't eat this?

Well...

Yeok used to...

not eat these, trying to copy what I did.

Nak-cheon.

Myung-hye.

Is someone after you?

It's nothing.

Well, it's out of habit.

Chae-kyung.

What's wrong?

It's nothing.

PAWNSHOP

Raise your glasses. The five brothers are reunited.

-Cheers. -Cheers.

Why is it "five brothers"?

We have different backgrounds, genders...

and personalities too.

Look with your heart.

Do you have eyes on your heart?

Consider these two disgusting black nipples

as your eyes.

Mine are pink.

Kwang-oh, he's really good at talking dirty,

but I never expected him to be like that.

Hey, give me back the sketch books.

What are you doing?

Please, guys.

Knock it off and let's have another drink.

Did you hurt your hand?

It's nothing.

Let me see it.

Don't forget...

your body belongs to me.

You saved my life, but I don't belong to you.

Let's have another drink.

Chae-kyung.

Where have you been all day?

What have you been up to that you ditched your nanny?

Mom.

I was so worried about you.

Please don't be so worried.

Why don't you listen to her? Especially around this time of the year.

I'm sorry.

It's fine, you're okay.

Dad.

Are you okay?

Then it's fine.

-Get me the broom. -Please don't, milady.

-I'll handle this. -Back off.

I don't care where you go, but take me with you. Okay?

Every time you do this, I feel like my life grows shorter.

I feel ashamed of being your nanny sometimes.

What's that?

A ghost came to visit me.

A ghost?

Yes.

I...

started to believe that ghosts are real.

Nothing else can explain what happened.

Not only this...

but also this.

What?

Can you feel it?

Yes.

Milady.

Before it's too late,

just get married.

Your breasts will sag if you get old.

-Where did they go? -Nanny.

You'll never know what will happen. Where are you going now?

Goodness.

Why is she making a fuss?

I'm still in my prime.

Yeok used to not eat these, trying to copy what I did.

He should have died sooner.

What a stubborn boy.

What are you fighting for?

Why are you clinging to life with clenched fists?

Just rest now.

All the pain and resentment are meaningless in the end.

I can't...

I can't die like this.

Please... save me.

I'll survive and...

I'll become...

become...

the King.

I will become the King.

Brother.

I can't breathe...

Give me the cane.

I can't walk.

I can't feel my legs.

I can't walk. My legs are weak.

I can't walk.

I can't. I won't die.

I won't die!

Please save me.

Please help me, Chae-kyung.

I'll return to you. I promise.

Wait for me.

Please, Chae-kyung.

I want to know who she is.

And I hope tonight will be...

the last time I hear...

her name.

It's not difficult to tell you.

But I'm afraid he won't be able to...

forget about her completely.

I know you healed his wounds, helped him walk again.

But... your help wasn't the only reason

he was able to recover.

He must have made a wish.

You're wrong.

Desire is what keeps a person going.

He is fueled by thoughts of getting back at his brother.

Don't even think about...

manipulating him by saying it's love or something like that.

If you do...

I will kill you.

So these are the ones.

I have no idea where they're from.

Only a few of my people were rescued.

They took everything we had.

I'll give you ten days. Recover the shipment...

whatever it takes.

If you don't...

you and your servants will be killed.

I won't disappoint you.

You go...

ask the King...

to issue a statement.

Will you demand another collection from the people?

Money for the King is running low.

And you may need another hairpin.

Contact Gyeongsang-do, Jeolla-do, and Tamla island.

We have no choice but to order them to send more offerings.

I'm concerned about preparing food for my grandson's first birthday party.

Your Majesty, Doseungji told me--

I heard there were..

huge floods in the Southern areas.

You're right. The ship carrying the offerings for you also sank.

I think you should ask them to--

Do you know what caused the floods?

Someone said it's because...

salamanders went crazy.

I'll hold a meeting tomorrow.

If you become a good king,

you can stand proudly at the late King's tomb.

One day, you'll add mother's name

and proudly hold a memorial for her in front of all the officials.

We welcome our King.

Everyone, bow to the King.

Bow.

Rise.

Bow.

Rise.

Each Minister,

please begin reporting.

Uijeongbu reporting to the King.

-The floods in... -Minister Seong.

...have been very severe.

I didn't have enough time to prepare an offering today.

Have you prepared anything?

I didn't have time either.

Please.

The floods in Gyeongsang-do

have injured people and destroyed the rice crops.

I've heard that 400 houses have been swept away...

buried in the mud.

Take into account those who were crushed to death or drowned,

and the houses that were swept away.

Take measures to help the victims and those in trouble.

We are honored, Your Majesty.

What made him change overnight?

-I appreciate your hard work. -Thank you.

He never used to be like this!

Officials and ministers were shocked too.

For the past few months, he hasn't been interested in political affairs.

Queen Mother.

What is it?

Buchonggwan's niece wants to see you.

I think Myung-hye is here.

Let her in.

Welcome, my soon-to-be daughter-in-law.

Greetings, Your Highness.

How is Yeok doing?

Is he well?

Yes, he is very well.

Why did he suddenly send you here?

He used to be very careful.

The Prince took a ship to come here from the South.

That ship was carrying tons of offerings for the King,

Doseungji and Jang Nok-soo.

He wanted me to see Doseungji's reaction

since he stole the offerings.

Being involved with them isn't necessary.

Don't worry so much.

Those offerings are bribes from local officials.

Doseungji's people won't investigate the robbery openly.

The King sent a special task force to the flooded area.

He won't be able to openly talk about the stolen gifts.

Dispatched officers there?

I have no idea what made him suddenly want to become a good king.

Brother, I'm impressed.

Mapo, Gwacheon, Pocheon, and Gimpo.

Goodness.

More than half of Gyeonggi-do is yours.

You took all the precious things...

and banned people from even fishing.

Why do you visit the Gisaeng parlors so often?

Something wrong? My wife?

The inn at the intersection.

The King and Shin Chae-kyung.

Is this the place?

The innkeeper said they offer rice to any informant.

That means they must know a lot.

Okay, that makes sense. But what do they know about ghosts?

I'll go ask them. Wait here for me.

I'm not sure about this. Milady!

Use this when you see the ghost. Light it up! Those are red beans.

You offer rice for information, right? What about information for rice?

What?

I want to ask some questions. I'd like to meet the owner first.

He's away at the moment.

-One look. I'll be quick. -I said you can't.

What are you doing?

All right, I won't look inside.

Sit down. I have a long story to tell.

Are you...

the owner of this pawnshop?

I am.

I heard you know everything happening in Hanyang. Is that true?

What do you want to know?

Can you...

search for a ghost?

A ghost?

I don't mind if he's a ghost.

I want him to visit me once. He must be a human.

A human?

Well, a ghost.

Pick one. Is it a ghost or a human?

How can I? I'm not sure if I had a crush on a human or a ghost.

Do you think I know what is right and wrong?

I fell in love with a ghost.

She's trying to find me.

So you're looking for a man?

Yes, fortunately.

I think so.

Thankfully, the ghost borrowed a man's body to visit me.

Did you just giggle?

No, I didn't.

I just breathe loudly.

Please go on.

So, this is what happened...

Well, you know there's an inn by the market.

I went there and ran into a man coming out from the next room.

He looked exactly like one of my friends who died when I was little.

His eyes, lips, voice,

even his habits were all the same.

Of course, I have not seen him grown up,

but he was exactly how I imagined--

Are you even listening?

Hey, Mr. Pawnshop?

Mr. Pawnshop? Do I look like--

The owner of this place--

Wait.

You...

Again...

Don't listen. You can't.

What are you doing?

Get out of here.

Why are you messing with me?

I told you already.

I had a crush on a ghost--

on you.

Not my business.

Just leave.

Then why do you look like him?

Of all people, why do you look like him?

Who are you?

You must be the Prince, right?

I'm not.

You must be him.

Why are you growing on me?

Why do you make my heart race?

Is that my fault?

It's because of you being promiscuous.

You have a husband, yet are searching for another man?

Jumping into men's arms and flirting with them like this?

Go! Go away!

You must be a ghost.

No human could be like this.

You are a ghost. Leave me alone.

-Get out of my face! -Knock it off!

Is this what you want?

Do girls these days flirt with men the way you do?

Is this your strategy to seduce a man by telling ghost stories?

Let go of my hand before you regret it.

Regrets are for humans.

Ghosts don't have regrets.

Am I that charming?

Enough to make a noble woman throw herself at me?

Do you need a special invitation?

I should not have done this.

I went through living hell.

Meanwhile, she was seeing my brother of all men.

I met a person who looks like the Prince. So much like him.

I need to see him for myself.

If you can't cut her off...

-I will. -I can't be meaner...

just to catch you.

The Prince who used to like you is gone.

I don't know how to stop crying.