Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung (신입사관 구해령)

Then,

have you been seeing the dethroned king in your dreams the whole time?

Maybe.

I've never seen his face before.

How did you know right away that he was Ho Dam?

Did you meet him in the past?

Is it something you can't tell me?

I've never told the story to anyone before.

However,

I no longer want to pretend I don't know anything.

My father passed away 20 years ago

because he was accused of treason.

Hence, my brother, who was one of my father's students,

took me to Qing to save me.

And I've been living as Goo Hae-ryung since then.

Then you're...

Right.

I've been on the run for the past 20 years.

How...

did that happen?

I don't know the details either.

All I know is that my father was the dean of a place called Seoraewon,

and I heard he was roped into committing treason.

I studied medical practice at a place called Seoraewon around 20 years ago.

Seoraewon...

I've heard of it before.

That female physician studied medical practice there.

She said she studied cowpox variolation there with her teacher.

Right.

Yeongan...

must have been my father's pseudonym.

I can't believe myself.

As his one and only daughter,

I couldn't even recognize his writing.

If this is too hard for you,

you don't have to tell me anymore.

No.

I must think about it even if it's hard.

All these years,

I just thought my father died an unfair death

because he was framed for treason by some bad people.

But if Ho Dam was the King at the time,

why did he just let my father suffer such false allegations?

They were close enough for the King to frequent Seoraewon.

I've lived

many years

with the name, Seoraewon,

and my father buried in my heart.

I acted like nothing happened, as if I knew nothing,

because I was told that my father's wish for me was that

I forget everything and move on with my life.

But I don't want to do that anymore.

I want to find out what exactly he was accused of,

what happened at Seoraewon,

and why Ho Dam

was dethroned.

I want to know

and understand what happened.

I feel the same way.

I want to understand

all these things.

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

I was worried thinking something might have happened to you.

Why are you out here? You need to rest.

I was just about to head in.

Hurry, let's go.

Please go on in.

I will quickly lay out your bedding for you.

Getting a lot of rest will help you recover fast.

Eunuch Heo.

- Yes, Your Highness. - You started working in the palace

before I was born, right?

Yes, Your Highness, that is correct.

- Why do you ask... - Do you remember

what happened on the day I was born?

Gosh, sure thing. Of course I do.

His Majesty was elated all day, delighted by the birth of a prince.

The Queen and the Queen Dowager were very happy as well.

Everyone in the palace was excited and happy.

The Queen Dowager was happy?

Even though

her son, the dethroned king, passed away that day?

Why are you lying to me?

What are you hiding from me?

- Your Highness. - I will return to the palace.

Do not follow me.

No, you shouldn't!

You're not well enough yet! Your highness!

Your Highness.

Because I have a son like you,

I am too ashamed to face the former kings after I die.

You are more wicked and malicious than anyone

who has ever lived in this palace!

Rim.

Your Highness!

Are you Seomun Jik's daughter, Hui-yeon?

Yes. Who are you, sir?

Me?

You can call me Ho Dam. Master Ho Dam.

Here.

But the thing is, I was looking for

a different book, not this one.

Is that so?

Then do you wish to find it yourself?

Sure.

- I want to read that one, too. - What?

Oh, okay. Sure.

Your Majesty.

There you are, Yeongan.

Your father is back.

Hello, Master Ho Dam.

You are back, Father.

Father.

Dowon returned to the palace in that state?

Yes, Your Majesty. I do not know what he has found out,

but he asked me about what happened in the year of Gyeongo.

- Clean this up. - Yes, Your Majesty.

We searched the whole area

but found no traces of them.

They must be highly trained in raids and retreats.

Don't worry, Your Royal Highness.

Our soldiers are going door to door asking about them.

We will soon find out where they fled to.

No, that is not necessary.

Stop the search.

Your Royal Highness, they tried to harm His Highness Prince Dowon.

We must track them down and find out who is behind them.

That is...

Seeing soldiers walking around

will only make the people fearful.

First, order all the soldiers to return to the palace at once.

I will take care of the rest.

Giddy-up!

What did he lose? What's the fuss about?

Do you really know nothing about the royal court?

It is a document that merges historical records,

the Royal Secretariat's daily records, and so on.

Right, the daily records.

Who might you be? Why are you looking for a scribe?

I am Prince Dowon.

Your Highness.

There is something

I need you to do.

Your Majesty.

Is everything all right...

I know nothing about it.

We do not share a single drop of blood,

but I have lived as your son for almost 50 years.

Who would do such a thing to their mother?

Then why is Min Ik-pyeong still alive?

Tell me, Your Majesty.

The Second State Councillor is clearly the only person

in this country that is capable of doing such a thing, so why...

Why is that man still alive?

I cannot punish him

just based on mere suspicions without any evidence.

That is not the reason.

You are turning a blind eye to what he is doing

for you share the same goal with him.

Even at this moment,

I am sure you are lamenting the fact that the arrow

failed to pierce Dowon's heart.

Your Majesty.

Do not forget the promise you made to me.

I have made it clear to you.

If anything bad happens to Dowon,

I will hang myself without any hesitation.

You will then be

remembered as a king that killed his own mother

for generations to come.

I still feel

the exact same way as I did

twenty years ago.

Did you wrap things up well?

Yes, they won't be able to come after us.

- How is the Prince? - Don't worry.

His wound isn't too deep, so he will recover soon.

I'm sorry.

Go get some rest now.

Good work.

I heard people are saying the attack was led by the Second State Councillor.

Yes.

As we expected, the King seems to be suspicious of Min Ik-pyeong as well.

A rift will form between them very soon.

Be careful.

If they find out that you've joined hands with us,

they will try to kill you right away.

I gave up my desire to live

a long time ago.

MBC E35 'Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung' -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-

My lady, what are you doing here?

Your bed is all ready.

You said Jae-gyeong went to the countryside for work, right?

- Yes, my lady. - And he didn't come home three days ago.

That's right.

What's the matter?

My lady, what do you need to do in that empty room?

Government Newspaper?

"A historian who refused to turn in his daily record?"