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[Episode 72]
Milord, the traitor has fainted.
Wake him up.
Yes, sir.
Do you know what this is?
No, I don't.
This is a letter your dead friend Gu Tae-hoon tried to send to you.
It indicates how you schemed with Sohn Min-ho of the Ministry of Justice
and Kim Kwang-ryul, Inspector-General, to overthrow the throne.
Trying to deny the charge when we have clear evidence?
Where did you get such a letter?
Since a dead man can't talk, how do I know it was really written by Gu?
You could have fabricated the letter yourself.
Shut up! How dare you mock our investigation?
When the counselor died of his chronic illness,
you tried to frame Minister Yun Jung-ho to cover up your treasonous plot.
Sir!
Stop disgracing the king and the court by making up such wild fantasies.
Just kill me.
How dare you blabber such talk instead of remorse?
I am guilty of nothing.
The only thing I'm guilty of is my indifference to power.
If I'm guilty, it's that I didn't take part in partisan politics.
If I'm guilty, it's that I failed to do anything...
...though I knew that officials were blinding His Majesty for their selfish ends.
Minister Jung, stop hiding there and come out.
Isn't this what you have been planning all along?
Stop making others do your dirty work! Come out and torture me yourself!
You rascal!
What are you waiting for? Torture him before he speaks more lies!
Yes, sir!
Sir! Sir!
What is this about?
I committed treason.
Sir!
Not bowing to those with power is considered treason.
Sir! Sir!
Sir, I looked into the matter.
How is he?
Lord Lee is being interrogated for treason.
Interrogations ended for the day and he's in his cell.
Evidence was found that he conspired with the late Lord Gu.
It won't be easy to clear his name.
They're planning to search out everyone involved.
Looks like more people will be arrested.
Is there a way for me to see Lord Lee?
You can't meet a criminal being interrogated.
Don't even think about it. You might get into trouble.
Yes, yes, there, right there.
My bones melt away at the touch of your fingertips.
How does it feel to finally be a nurse?
I'm not really a nurse.
They say I'm a nurse, but all I do is run errands all day.
Hong-choon made it that way?
Yes, I'm better off finding another job.
Be patient, it's not that easy becoming a nurse.
I'll help you.
Really?
Trust me.
What soft hands. Where else are you soft?
Sir, sir! Sir, sir!
Oh my!
What is it?
Forgive me, but I have an important letter.
Later, I'm tired right now.
It's from the state tribunal.
- Hand it here. - Yes, sir.
Go immediately to the medical bureau and get Yu Do-ji.
Yes, sir. On my way.
Take extra care, that's for Lady Kong-bin.
Yes, sir.
Sir, sir!
Justice Heo would like to see you.
Regarding what?
I don't know, but it seemed urgent.
You should go. Leave things here to me.
How about a drink after work?
No, thanks.
Okay.
You asked to see me?
I found a way to ruin Jun.
Do you know about the ongoing interrogations at the state tribunal?
Yes, I heard it was someone at the constabulary.
A man named Lee Jung-myung.
Turns out that man and Jun are close friends.
Is this true?
Jun helped Jung-myung figure out that Counselor Gu was murdered.
And when Jung-myung was arrested, he was at a courtesan house with Jun.
Doesn't it seem likely Jun was a conspirator as well?
But we have no solid evidence to prove it.
Then we make some up.
Do you want to miss this great opportunity?
I need your help to fabricate the evidence.
Jang-swe, drink. Young-dal, drink.
Yang-tae, whatever.
Man, that's good.
Wine is such a faithful friend. It never changes.
Who would've ever guessed we'd drink together in Hanyang?
I know, right? Life is so unexpected.
How's the ingredients shop?
About that... I wanted to have a deep talk with you.
It's time to get really serious.
Drinks are on me tonight, so help us out if you can.
The administration guys are going really hard on us.
Drinks at a tavern won't cover it then, right?
That's right.
Gonna milk it, eh?
Fine! I'll pay for a good time at the courtesan house.
So help us out, okay?
You know the way of the world.
You're the best Jang-swe.
Alright, let's drink.
I've liked you since Saneum.
So how do Do-ji and Justice Heo know each other?
They're like brothers. You didn't know?
Justice Heo is a powerful man.
Brothers with him? Do-ji is good at social relations.
True, true.
It's amazing how he's made all these connections.
Guys that get ahead are on a different level.
Jang-swe, is there any way for me to befriend Justice Heo?
Like I told you, he welcomes anyone with money.
You fool, a storage room assistant doesn't have any money.
Fool? You called me fool?
Why is it my problem that you don't have money?
And how dare you speak that way when I serve Justice Heo?
Jang-swe, I misspoke.
Forgive me.
I'm treating you with respect because we used to work together.
I know.
I've lost my appetite. Let's go somewhere else.
Okay.
Better not look down on me again.
We're different people now.
Jang-swe, Young-dal.
Wait, Young-dal... Jang-swe...
Those impudent brats!
Yang-tae, don't stop me. Don't hold me back.
They will be served poison by His Majesty's command.
Treat them before they die of their wounds.
Take care of this.
Yes, sir.
We're always left with all the nasty work.
We work here all day long.
And now they want us to check on traitors?
If you don't like it, get promoted.
You're absolutely right.
If I complain about this, I'm only embarrassing myself.
What's going on?
We were asked by the state tribunal to send a doctor.
They want us to check on the traitors.
They must have been tortured almost to death.
We have to make sure they stay alive until their death sentence.
Since you don't want to go, I'll go.
Wait.
I'll go.
Are you sure?
Yes.
They'll be in terrible shape. Are you sure?
Yes, I'll go.
Sae-hee and On-ji are having the time of their lives.
But look at us.
- Hey, you. - Yes, Sister.
Who said you can call me that?
That's what us nurses call each other. You're not nurses.
I'm a nurse, too.
Stop it.
Look at you... Are you talking back?
I'm already in a terrible mood, and you've made it worse.
Come outside!
Sisters! Sisters!
Where have you been?
Did you hear the news?
Men accused of treason are being tortured at the state tribunal.
I hear that the stench of burning flesh is everywhere.
And the screaming...
That's enough.
Why can't you watch what you say?
Some men there will get killed in the end.
Do we have to bring them the poisoned tonic?
Yes.
What do you mean?
You didn't know? It's nurses who present the tonic.
I can't do that anymore.
When they die of the tonic, I see them spitting blood in my dreams.
I went along without knowing, and I was frightened out of my mind.
Wait, you two can go.
Pardon?
He will be given poisoned tonic by order of His Majesty.
Make sure he doesn't die before then.
- Open the cell door. - Yes, sir.
Sir.
Sir...
I am sorry for troubling you like this.
As I have been accused of high-treason, I can't even die when I want.
Take good care of me.
I have to stay alive until I drink that tonic.
Sir...
My heart was filled with rage when this first happened,
but now that I've accepted death, I'm at peace.
The one thing I still regret is...
...telling Lady Ye-jin how I felt and then dying in vain like this.
I was a fool.
I should have been satisfied with watching her from afar.
I made things difficult for her.
Please don't tell her what happened to me.
I'll remember you even in my death.
I can fully see why she loves and respects you so much.
Lady Kong-bin's health is in good order.
Did you look after the officials who recently came back from China.
Yes, Doctor Song and I looked after them.
There were signs of fatigue, so we performed acupuncture.
They must be exhausted. Take special care.
Yes, sir.
Who is looking after the criminal that committed treason?
Heo Jun is in charge.
The court is watching the whole affair. Make sure he doesn't die early.
Yes, sir.
What brings you here?
Let's go somewhere quiet to talk.
We need to tie in another person to bring Jun down.
Who is that?
A nurse named Ye-jin.
Jun, Jung-myung, and the nurse have a strange relationship.
It was Jung-myung who got Yejin the nursing job.
And Jun and she seem to know each other from before.
I want you to look into the details of their relationship.
Master Do-ji.
I'm fine.
Why did you drink so much? Did something happen?
Yes, Mother.
A huge weight is crushing my chest, so I find it hard to breathe.
Do-ji.
I'm sorry, my wife.
Why are you apologizing?
I thought I had let her go, but I was wrong.
I cannot hide my feelings- -
You're drunk. Go inside and rest.
Well? Help him inside.
Yes, Milady. Please come with me.
Don't mind what he says in drunkenness.
- Have a seat. - Yes, sir.
Did you find out?
Sir.
I no longer want to be involved in this plan.
What?
It will be best for you to stop as well.
What do you mean? And lose this golden opportunity?
Heo Jun may be illegitimate, but he's still your half-brother.
If he is accused of treason, you will be affected.
Foolish man.
You think I didn't already consider that?
I'm willing to put myself at risk if it means ruining Jun.
There's no need to take risks. I will find a safer way.
I promised to serve you as my brother.
Please understand that I can't let you put yourself in danger.
Girls, we are to deliver the poisoned tonic today.
I want So-hyun and Ye-jin to go.
It is the order of His Majesty. Don't make any mistakes.
Once the criminal is deceased, the body must be examined.
Doctor Kim and Doctor Heo, you two go.
Yes.
Please don't tell her what happened to me.
Take the tonic to him.
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Briefly, I had hoped for your love.
I will protect you.
I want to be able to protect you.
Will you accept me?
Not now.
I sincerely wish that now is not our time.