[Episode 22]
So he... he...
Yes, him.
The apprentice is the boy you're looking for.
Oh Jangbak brought the boy with him to the capital.
They stayed with the boy's father.
Later, after the father's death,
Baek Sokgu's name was cleared.
But for now there is no doubt.
The boy you're looking for is Baek Kwanghyon.
It's him, Lord Dojun.
Your own flesh and blood.
He is your son.
Dojun.
No.
So Kang Dojun was beheaded?
And his child? His wife is with child.
If it's a girl, she'll go into service.
A boy will be killed.
Well?
Is it a boy?
Yes, he's a boy.
No, not my baby.
Not my boy.
Catch the traitors.
Let no one escape.
No, spare the child, please.
Check.
Sir.
The child didn't do anything, please.
Spare the baby.
Please.
No!
Stop!
The child is a girl.
Kang Dojun's baby is a girl.
Not a boy.
But how..?
I switched them.
The young lord and my daughter.
I didn't think.
Other then how I could save Lord Kang's child.
His father chose a name for him.
"Bright" Kwang, "Day" Hyon.
Kwanghyon.
It means to be a light to all the world.
Call him that name.
I'm not sure if these are the one's she liked.
You.
Ma'am.
A pleasure, Jang Inju.
My lord.
Ma'am, is something wrong?
Ma'am?
We... We need to talk.
There's something you need to know.
Ma'am.
Jinyong.
Something was wrong.
Ma'am...
What is it? What did you want to say?
Congratulations.
Quite a feather in your cap.
Very kind of you, I'm sure.
I should have called on you.
Of course I came to see you.
This is no ordinary wedding.
Yes, true...
I hope I can count on you in the future.
On me? You know I have no official position now.
You overestimate me.
My lord.
Yes?
My lord, Minister Oh Jintae to see you.
Oh? He came himself?
Yes.
Not just Military Affairs.
The Ministry and the Inspector General called on Lord Yi, too.
It's this wedding.
This is why Lord Yi was guardian of the Kang fortune.
Now all their wealth and assets will go to his grandchildren.
I know all that.
Why do you think I'm so worried?
We can't just do nothing.
As things are, shouldn't you try a reconciliation?
Father, was this your plan all along?
To get Jinyong's fortune?
Is that the main reason you insist on this wedding?
The main reason?
I warned you, no more of this foolishness in front of me.
The main reason?
No, it's the only reason.
You're not after Jinyong's heart, you're after the Kang name.
Father.
You may have been top of your class, but your opportunities were limited.
You think you could have risen to such a high position?
Without the Kang name working in your favor?
Then I wouldn't have.
I want to win her for her, not her name.
Do you realize how much you trivialize that?
Have you won her?
Tell me.
Have you won Jinyong's heart?
Hello.
Nurse.
You know what direction her heart is leaning.
Do you imagine letting this go on is helping her?
You know as well as I that it will hurt her if it goes too far.
Like it or not,
this is what's best for her.
Marry her first.
Win her heart afterwards.
Oh? And she didn't say anything?
No. She had something to tell me.
Then she turned pale and walked away.
It's something out of the ordinary.
But what?
Is it my past?
How could she know?
It can't be.
But it's strange.
It caught me off guard, I'll tell you that.
So? What did you say?
Nothing, of course.
But she didn't look convinced.
Hello.
Huh?
I kept talking but you were in another world.
Was I?
She'll tell you if it's important.
Let's go, we've got lessons today.
Ah, right. Let's go.
Jinyong was a slave.
If it comes out she'll lose everything.
She'll be a slave again.
But I can't leave it as things are.
He is Dojun's son.
His rightful family was taken from him.
Relegated to a life of humiliation and contempt.
Incisions today?
With this needle?
I guess so.
You ever done it?
Of course not.
Needle? It's a knife.
Who would use this?
I bet he did.
He can't tell the difference.
Good one.
Hush.
As you heard, today is incisions.
Incisions are a dangerous procedure.
One slip could cost a life.
You must be very careful.
How can we reduce the risk?
What's the fun in my telling you?
That's what you're going to learn today.
You have before you tofu and a pig bladder.
Place the tofu atop the bladder.
You need only make a proper incision.
Well? Simple, yes?
Excuse me. If we hit puncture the bladder..?
Then your patient dies.
And I kill you.
Sir?
We'll start with a straight incision.
- Straight, mind. - Straight, sir.
How do I do this?
No clue. Springing this on us...
Know it or not, it has to be done.
I swear, I hate this...
Oops. Oh, now, how did it..?
What now? Aejong.
Mine burst too.
You're mine, piggy.
S-sir.
Next, excision.
Excision.
And finally, notched incision.
Notched, sir.
My lord, are you all right?
It's nothing. Just a cramp.
I can't stand it, I can't.
Your Highness.
Are you all right?
It's so unfair, it's killing me.
There's unlucky and really unlucky.
Her Majesty showed up there of all places.
Your Highness, it could have been worse.
You were lucky to get away unnoticed.
It could have been death for you and the apprentice.
Well, not for Her Highness.
Only for him, of course.
Of course.
Off with the commoner's head for daring to be with you.
But not Your Highness, never.
Isn't Doctor Baek so wonderful?
Risking his life to be with me.
Now that's love.
Pardon my asking.
Are you sure he loves you?
What?
Officer Mah suggests that he was talking about someone else.
Not you.
What?
That was between us.
Officer Mah, explain yourself.
Doctor Baek loves someone else?
Who? Who is it?
Spit it out.
Here you are.
The clementines you like.
You could have had them delivered.
It's an excuse to see you.
They weren't easy to get.
Save them for yourself, all right?
Your color is off.
Isn't the medicine helping?
Don't worry.
I'll be fine.
Viceroy.
You again?
Yes, I was just passing.
Brother or not, she's a widow.
Coming by so often...
My lord.
You were out the other night.
Mind how people talk.
I beg your pardon.
What a nosy old fart.
Eunso, is he always like that?
I bet he's the reason you aren't getting better.
Please don't.
Off you go.
It breaks my heart.
Just you wait.
He keeps this up, he'll have me to deal with.
Anyway.
Let's go.
Huh?
My lady.
Wait here.
Report.
I'm here to see Lord Ko.
Go on in.
Thank you.
Lord Ko.
Come in.
You sent for me?
I did indeed.
Did you enjoy today's lesson?
Yes, but it's strange to think of operating on people like animals.
Oh? I'm glad I could help.
Now you can help me.
My lord?
Why not? Give and take, after all.
Or are you just a taker?
My lord.
You're really going to do it?
You think I can't? I'm a doctor, aren't I?
It's not that.
But for your lordship to operate on an animal...
Veterinarians have much to teach us.
Incisions, excisions, sutures, all the province of vets.
Let's get started.
This animal has a large boil just above the flank.
Known as a "flank boil".
Make your incision from here to here, crosswise.
Crosswise?
Yes.
What? Just the two of you at the stables?
You're so mean, leaving me out.
Meanie.
Come on, his lordship wanted to try an incision on a horse.
What about me?
I want to try, too.
Really?
Of course.
I need to practice before I work on people.
Why didn't you say so?
When? Give me a time.
You mean it? You'll teach me?
Of course.
Now that I've moved up in the world the stewards can't wait to help.
Just say the word.
Ah, that's right.
There's a horse I've been meaning to show you.
This is perfect.
A horse to show me?
Yes. I grew up with her...
I told you, she's the one that saved me.
Ah, the mare?
Yes. She's in the stables now.
Really?
Sweet-natured and beautiful.
You'll love her.
She's just like me.
You think you're sweet and beautiful?
Mm-hm. Naturally.
Let's strike while the iron is hot.
How's tonight?
All right then.
I'll be there around eight.
Perfect. Eight o'clock it is.
You know the ranch moved.
Huh?
The ranch. It's up higher.
Huh?
Now it's a branch.
Ugh, stop. Dork.
With apples on it.
Stop. Shh.
Why do you do that?
Cause you're a dork, that's why.
I'll give here these tonight.
Now the delivery boy.
I used the monkey before.
The ostrich?
Nah, she's too cute for that.
It's too big anyway.
Ah. Yongdal.
She's coming to meet Yongdal.
Yongdal can give it to her.
Great.
Hang on.
She's kind of like an ostrich.
Tall, gangly, goofy.
What's all this?
Gifts for your and Songha's wedding.
Father.
So you refuse to be married?
I'm sorry.
My answer won't change.
Do you hate Songha?
Is that it?
Father, it's not that...
Good.
If you did, I wouldn't insist.
But it's time you were married.
I found you a suitable match.
Father, please. I'm not ready yet for...
And why aren't you?
Jinyong, I am your father.
Not by blood, no, but I reared you as my own.
Think how I feel, you being of marriageable age.
Or how your late father must see me?
Let me ask you this.
What is your reason?
Is it Apprentice Baek? Is that really it?
I'm sorry, Father. Truly, I am.
Jinyong.
Compassion for those beneath you.
Just like your father.
But a noble and a commoner?
It doesn't happen, not in this country.
It will end in his death.
Dojun.
Myonghwan. Be a man.
All right?
- Uh-oh... - Give her a boost, come on.
I swear, here you go...
My point is, the ingredients are the important thing.
Listen to you.
- Then you explain it. - I agree.
Still at it, even when you're off-duty.
My lord.
Medicinal green tea.
I've been hoarding it.
I made some for you.
Thank you, my lord.
Been reliving the past?
The old days. That trouble with Kang Dojun.
My lord, how did you..?
How could I forget?
He was my finest apprentice.
Age is catching up with me,
but I still remember him.
He would have saved countless lives had he lived.
I still blame myself, in a way.
But I'm pleased his daughter survived.
She continues her father's work.
That is some small comfort.
But suppose it weren't?
What if injustice survives?
If the hurt done Dojun were lives on?
What then, my lord?
Inju, how do you mean, "injustice survives"?
My lord.
Inju.
Oh, you know the horse in the last stall?
She has a boil, if you could take a look?
Thanks.
We should thank you for your help.
It's my pleasure.
Thanks. We appreciate it.
Yongdal.
Yongdal, a fine lady is coming here tonight.
Be on your best behavior.
No snorting, huh?
All right?
Someone's looking for you.
Oh?
Outside.
Thanks.
Hello.
Are you Apprentice Baek?
Yes. And you are..?
Well...
Inju, what are you saying?
Jinyong isn't Dojun's child?
She is not his daughter, my lord.
His rightful heir...
is Baek Kwanghyon.
This is what happened.
To save Dojun's son,
Jinyong's father Sokgu and I...
switched the babies.
I had no way of knowing...
the Kang clan would be restored.
Or that Jinyong would be Dojun's heir.
Or that the two children would meet as they have.
My lord.
He just left?
With a man. It seemed urgent.
He said he'd be right back.
I see.
Her ladyship collapsed?
Yes. She was going out and just fainted.
I was ordered to bring you straight away.
Where is she now?
Sir, this way.
My lord.
Officer Kang, isn't it?
Yes, my lord.
If I may have a word?
With me?
My lord.
Here?
Yes. We didn't want people gawking.
If you please?
My lady.
Apprentice Baek.
What's wrong?
What?
My daughter-in-law and a man?
We have an unconfirmed report to that effect.
Unbelievable.
Where are they then?
Move out.
Move!
Huh? What's that?
You didn't send for me?
No, I did not.
I got a note saying you wanted to see me.
I assumed it was about the other day.
No. I didn't write this.
There would be no reason to.
You have to go.
Huh?
Go. Hurry.
My lady.
Take him away.
Sir.
Eunso, Eunso!
Eunso... Eunso!
Have Lord Ko look this over.
Along with the rest of these.
Yes, my lord.
Songha, Songha.
Tusik, it's awfully late.
I need help.
No, Eunso and Apprentice Baek need help.
What?
They're in jail.
They were arrested.
Arrested? On what charges?
What do you think?
Isn't he coming? It's late.
You're a pretty thing.
Are you Kwanghyon's mare?
Gorgeous.
Yes you are.
Such lovely eyes.
So sweet.
I'll go to the jail.
You find out the details.
Right.
Songha.
Jinyong.
What's the rush?
So... So Kwanghyon's in jail?
Yes.
For what? On what charge?
For harassing a nobleman's widow.
Immorality charges?
Yes.
My lord. Ma'am.
Apprentice... Baek...
Immorality?
Me? With her ladyship?
It's absurd. I treat her illness, nothing more.
Silence.
"Treat her?" That's one way to put it.
This is the letter you wrote.
Conclusive evidence.
Do you deny it?
I do.
I didn't write this.
It's not my handwriting.
I never wrote this, never.
Where is her ladyship?
Father.
You...
How could you...
How...
How could you disgrace our good name?
Watch his every move.
I want to know everything there is to know.
My lord.
What? The viceroy's daughter-in-law?
Yes, my lord.
She was waiting for him outside his house.
This is our chance.
See that you use it.
My lord.
Who are you?
If you want to live,
keep quiet and do as you're told.
You there.
My lord.
Tell the viceroy I want to see him.
About his daughter-in-law.
Yes, my lord.
I know. He was treating her.
He discovered a lump in her chest while administering first aid.
He has been treating her ever since.
But it's not easy to overlook meeting a nobleman's widow.
Not at that hour.
It looks suspicious.
What now, my lord?
Immorality is a serious charge.
Yes, it will be handed over to the high inquisitor.
And the viceroy's daughter-in-law...
The court won't have it.
He's bound to be sentenced to death.
His lordship is waiting inside.
So you can help me?
Yes, my lord.
Fortunately, the investigating officer is a friend of mine.
Not to worry.
He can have the charges dropped.
There will be talk, of course.
But we can avoid out-and-out disgrace.
But why help me?
Especially after the other day?
We've known each other too long for that.
You must know I want to help.
How will you do it?
My lord...
Sire, immorality charges?
You didn't know?
No.
How could he?
And with the viceroy's daughter-in-law of all people?
Lady Kwak, was it something you ate?
My Doctor Baek harassing some lady?
Your Highness.
Lady Kwak, are you making this up?
So I'll forget him?
Not at all. Apprentice Baek is...
Enough. It's too early in the morning for this.
Joking aside, you've ruined my day.
It's true.
Your Highness, why would I lie?
I said enough.
Don't make me angry.
Water, if you please.
For what?
Her Highness.
Did she faint?
Don't ask. She doesn't believe me.
Huh?
Oh, she trusts him so much.
This will destroy her.
C'mon, c'mon, hurry.
So can you get help? Can you?
From his colleagues, yes, and anyone else we find.
Will he be released?
Of course. No question.
You know him.
He's not the type.
Oh me, oh my, immorality?
It's ridiculous. Surely the charges will be dropped.
It's frightening.
Here.
With Jinyong's testimony and the fact that you treated her...
we may be able to reduce the sentence.
You say someone came for you?
Yes.
Can you remember his face?
You have to try.
With a sketch we can find him.
If you were framed, we have to prove it.
My lord.
Is Nurse Kang all right?
Jinyong is fine.
She was shocked, but it's nothing to worry about.
We'll be asked about this at court.
Prepare a defense for Apprentice Baek.
My lord.
She is not his daughter, my lord.
His rightful heir...
is Baek Kwanghyon.
This is what happened.
To save Dojun's son,
Jinyong's father Sokgu and I...
switched the babies.
May I interview her ladyship?
She isn't here.
- Oh? - Yes, sir.
She was sent home last night.
- Home? - Yes, sir.
Well?
We're keeping her in the house for now.
We have to hurry.
I have to go.
- My lady, you can't. - Please.
Father, Father.
- My lady. - Let go.
Please, my lady, you can't leave the house.
Let go. I said let go.
Father, Father!
My lady...
My lady, what is it?
Jinyong.
These are the notes on her treatment and prescriptions.
This may...
Ma'am?
Jinyong.
What are you saying?
Her ladyship said I didn't treat her?
So she said. It's in the investigation report.
There was no relationship.
Other than your threats.
But why? Why?
Why should she lie?
No. I saw it myself.
It's not true that he never treated her.
It's clearly a set-up.
To frame Apprentice Baek and save their family name.
Hear us, Sire.
Sire, the viceroy's house confirms there was no medical treatment.
The apprentice lied for his own lecherous ends.
Sire, immorality threatens the entire country.
We must make an example of him.
Hear us, Sire.
My lord.
Wh-what? She denies it?
So Kwanghyon was acting alone now?
That's what they said. I just heard it from a customer.
Oh, this is bad, really bad, really really bad.
What now... what...?
We can't just...
Look, you've got to do something.
Mother, is there nothing we can do?
What? We can try, but...
What's the latest word?
What else? He's as good as dead.
A commoner harassing the viceroy's house?
Will he be sentenced soon?
Of course. There's nothing to think about.
So?
The ruling?
Immorality.
It's clear what the next step will be.
The inquisitors.
This him?
Yes, sir.
Take him to the interrogation grounds.
Sir.
Is he my Kwanghyon?
This is what a heart feels like.
Move!
So that's what happened.
I had a friend a long time ago.
The same thing...
To me, yes.
But not you.
A doctor. I'm going to try.
I'll be chasing after you every day.
If something else happens...
Nah, I'm not worried about that.
I'm worried I won't see you.