Joseon Survival (조선생존기)

- Seul-ki! Seul-ki! - My lady!

Seul-ki!

There! Over there!

You're the one who committed a crime!

- Is there no law and order around here? - Jung-rok! Jung-rok!

You can't!

- The criminal shall heed these words. - Jung-rok.

He started a rebellion at the government office

and raided a district office.

So he will be punished in order to warn the others.

Hang him!

What the hell! I didn't even kill anyone!

- No! - Jung-rok.

Wait!

- Who is she? - Hye-Jin!

I warned you!

And yet, you still have not come to your senses and... go around causing trouble!

Because of all the troubles you cause, I am...

I'm so tired.

- What are you doing? - My lord.

Start now!

You studied abroad in Ming Dynasty, did you not?

- It seems like she is speaking Chinese. What is she saying? - Yes, well...

She said she is a physician from the Ming Dynasty.

A physician from the Ming Dynasty?

I did not get news that someone from the Ming Dynasty would come here.

The medical practice of the imperial family is a secret,

so she hid her identity.

Is she not the physician from the Ming Dynasty?

That is right! The physician from Cheongseokgol!

She treated a peasant whose wrist had been cut off.

Yes, of course. If something happens to the

great physician, the heavens will be unhappy.

- No, Jung-rok! Stay quiet! - Be quiet!

Silence.

There are many people from the Ming Dynasty.

If they work for the imperial family just because they speak Chinese,

then the palace will be bursting with people.

Have you heard of "Compendium of Materia Medica"?

Oh...

you speak our language very well.

Yes, my father is from Joseon.

Oh, I see. So you are a mixed blood.

Did you say "Compendium of Materia Medica"?

Who does not know that?

It's a Chinese herbology volume.

Do you know the author?

Li Shizhen of the imperial family.

Your knowledge runs deep, my lord!

That is nothing.

"Compendium of Materia Medica" was written by Li Shizhen, the imperial

phyisican, after researching herbs across the country for 30 years.

- And? - And do you think he only researched herbs from the Ming Dynasty?

Do you not think he sent people all over the world, including Joseon, to find herbs?

I am a physician sent by Li Shizhen to find herbs,

and the one you are punishing right now happens to be my attendant.

If you put him to death, I am afraid there may be

diplomacy problems between Joseon and the Ming Dynasty.

Then you should have a certificate proving that you are indeed from the Ming Dynasty.

Or a viable witness.

It is easy to forge a certificate, and witnesses are capable of lying.

May I prove myself in another way?

How?

You have a wound next to your eye.

Yes! It hurts so much.

It is festering right now. If you do not treat it, you can lose your vision.

- What? - It means you can go blind.

What?

Then?

Using the medical practice of the Ming Dynasty, I can get rid

of the pain right away and make it disappear in one week.

You can get rid of the pain right away and make it disappear in one week?

I apologize. Yes, that is right.

What are you going to do?

I'm going to inject anesthesia directly into his wound.

- Then? - It will be over in three seconds.

I'm going to apply an ointment to prevent an infection and prescribe painkillers.

If something goes wrong, my brother will be in danger...

These people never took antibiotics in their

lives, so it will be effective immediately.

Lay down.

If you try to do anything funny... you will have to risk your life.

Close your eyes.

I am going to put a needle in your wound, so it will sting a bit.

Do you think it will be all right?

I have never seen anyone who walks up the gallows go free.

If the gods help him, he will live.

So in other words, it will be difficult for him to survive, right?

It is very interesting.

I heard the medical practice of the Ming Dynasty was beyond time,

and it was not an exaggeration.

Just up until last night, it was throbbing with pain.

So how...?

Are you all right?

I am more than fine.

Look. Touch it. Do it.

Does it not hurt?

- Did you touch it? - Yes.

I cannot even feel a touch. I cannot feel anything.

- There is no pain. - It is amazing.

Right?

Ming Dynasty's medical practice is something else.

Then as promised, will you show mercy to the criminal?

Not sure.

Your treatment is not complete.

Although the criminal deserves to die,

I will especially show him mercy and forgive his crimes.

So the criminal should be on his best behavior, reflect on his actions,

and be reborn as a new person.

Release him.

Jung-rok!

Jung-rok, let me take a look at you.

- Are you okay? - I am.

I'm okay, Seul-ki.

Yeah, right. You were sobbing from your eyes and nose earlier.

Thanks, Hye-Jin.

Jung-rok.

Thank you, my lord.

I forgave you of your crimes and spared your life,

so keep that in mind and be on your best behavior.

I sincerely thank you.

Remember what I said earlier.

Do you remember what I said?

"The criminal should be on his best behavior, reflect

on his actions, and be reborn as a new person."

That is right. You have unexpected good memory.

You should be on your best behavior and reflect on your actions!

Let go! I have something to say!

- Jung-rok! - Look here, mister!

- No! Stop! - Jung-rok!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Venerable Bou is here.

Come in.

This is the list of the people who will manage the sanctuary.

What do you think?

The Queen Dowager will believe and do anything Bou the monk says.

My goodness.

All your efforts have been wasted, Lord Won-hyeong.

About the people you recommended...

The Queen Dowager is discussing them with Bou.

The monk is deciding all small and great matters of this country!

There is no room for the apple to fall...

What did you say?

Oh...

It is something I say.

What does it mean?

It can translate to something like, "If there is too much people

in the royal kitchen, it will be difficult to make proper food."

- Too many cooks... - Spoil the broth.

I understand what you are saying.

From now on, I should show you before making further decisions.

Do you feel unwell? You keep breaking out in a cold sweat.

Each small and great matter of this country...

is breaking my heart.

It is admirable that you have so much concern for the country.

Inscrutable are your favors, Your Majesty.

Venerable Bou, about the people I recommended-

Hey, Han Seul-ki!

Geez! Curb your temper at the table, please!

Just listen to her! She said she's going to be a gisaeng!

It's not the kind of gisaeng you think it is!

It's not the kind of gisaeng I think it is?

Gisaengs are like idols of this era!

Idols! How crazy is that!

They're artists!

Hey, do you see this scar? Do you see the scar from the rope they put around my neck?

Artists, huh?

Oh, I see!

You were trying to be an artist, but silly me, I

had no idea and went through hell to save you,

and almost got ordered to be hung by the stupid governor!

You were only trying to be an artist!

Is that all you can say to your brother who almost lost his life, you brat?

They are not a respectable family either.

Those siblings have fiery tempers.

It can happen.

You hit our heads while trying to practice stone throwing, Pal Mae.

That was when we were younger!

They say sisters are like old partners and siblings are like enemies.

It is not unusual for them to argue.

Who said that?

I heard it from somewhere.

- You fool. - Kkuck-Jung!

- Here is rice punch. - It is rice punch!

- You ate all the kebabs. Do you want more? - Yes!

- No, I am all done. - I have a mouth, too, you know.

I know how to eat kebabs, too.

Stop being pigs.

Cho Sun, watch your language.

It is fine. We are childhood friends.

- Eat as much as you want. - Thank you.

I promise you.

Even if 500 years, no 5,000 years pass by,

men are all the same!

Do you know why guys don't talk about their wives and sisters to each other?

Because they all know what happens.

Geez.

There is not much, but do enjoy.

Do you need anything else?

Yet, you will become a gisaeng who sells their