My Dearest (2023) s01e21 Episode Script

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(This drama is a work of fiction
created based on historical facts.)
(Most of the details and depictions
of the characters are fictional.)
(Final Episode)
You understand everything I say.
You are
not insane.
Is that not right?
Can you tell me
about Lee Jang Hyun?
I was never insane.
You people
just wanted to believe that what I said
was the words of a madman.
I will tell you about Lee Jang Hyun.
Then,
will you be able to tell me
what happened to Lee Jang Hyun?
My life
is full of regretful things.
Why do you think so?
I am not sure if what I did
for the Crown Prince
was helpful to His Highness.
If
His Highness
suffered at the hands
of the foreign intruders,
he would not have lost the favor
of His Majesty in Joseon.
Then
My lord,
you protected His Highness.
So, now
Let us only think
about enjoying our life together.
Okay?
Shall we?
Very well.
Then how do you wish to live
your life from now on, Gil Chae?
I wish to
(My Dearest)
What?
The Crown Prince was killed by poisoning?
Who is spreading such rumors?
You should have done a better job
serving His Majesty.
What have you been doing
until such rumors spread?
Your Majesty.
I am certain that those mourning
Thief Kang's death spread such rumors.
(Thief Kang: Crown Princess Kang)
What are you waiting for?
Arrest them at once!
However,
we cannot arrest anyone without evidence.
We cannot let the rumors snowball.
Your Majesty.
With Jin Saeng's report alone,
the Crown Princess was convicted
of treason.
It has outraged the Confucian scholars.
Right, which is why
someone they trust and look up to
should step in.
Kim Jib, Kim Sang Heon,
or Jang Chul, for example.
Yes, Jang Chul.
Summon Jang Chul.
However,
Jang Chul deeply pities the captives.
We must make him do it.
I will make him do it.
Arrest the rebels.
The rebels who were scheming
with Thief Kang are now plotting treason.
I wish to put you in charge of finding
and rounding them up.
Your Majesty.
You should take pity on the captives.
How could you call them "rebels?"
I am sure of it.
All the wealth that traitor Lady Kang
had accumulated was gone.
We could not find anything
but some useless fabrics.
So, where did all the wealth go?
I am certain
that it all went to the captives.
Is there evidence?
Evidence, you say?
Then how about this?
Every year,
I receive an appeal from someone
asking to restore the name
of their family that was destroyed
in the Year of Gichuk.
Every man in the family died.
A married daughter is
the only one who survived,
and she has been submitting
an appeal every year.
I have been ignoring her appeals so far,
but I may now open the appeals
and reinvestigate the truth behind
the treacherous conspiracy
that your father had reported.
Father.
I have never once asked you,
but please tell me now.
Father.
You heard firsthand about the rebels
plotting treason together, right?
Your report was truthful, was it not?
I can accuse your late father
of making a false report
and kill him once again,
then make you
become a lowly servant again.
In front of your disciples.
Do you wish for them to see you
become a servant again?
Your Majesty
Master, I do not understand.
You sternly declined
when His Majesty was seeking your advice.
You are now in charge of finding rebels
among the returned captives?
I heard
you and Interpreter Lee Jang Hyun
had known each other for a long time.
I heard you two went
to Namhan Fortress together.
Is that true?
Yes.
We do know each other,
but I do not know much about him.
I heard he bought an appointment letter
to gain a noble title.
I heard he traveled across the country
selling persimmons and paper
and became very wealthy.
He bought an appointment letter
and became a nobleman?
So, he had a lowly birth?
I do not know anything about his past.
However,
he may be blinded by wealth,
but he would never plot treason.
First, look into this man, Lee Jang Hyun.
Interpreters freely interact
with the people of Qing,
so I cannot help but suspect him.
If he truly is scheming with Qing
and tries to threaten
the safety of our nation,
I will be sure to get rid of him.
But if he is a mere merchant,
I will stop them from punishing him
for treason.
Yes. Well understood, Master.
"Public slave
at the Eunsan Government Office,"
"Hyun."
Lee Jang Hyun was a public slave
at the Eunsan Government Office.
What about his parents?
They took in a vagabond
and turned him into a slave.
I could not find anything
about his parents.
Well understood.
Master.
I do not mean to pry,
but may I ask how your son
passed away?
He was attacked by a mob of bandits.
When we found him,
his body had been burned,
so I could not even recognize him.
That is how I lost my son,
but I think of all of you as my sons.
Especially you.
Always asking questions
and interrogating me.
You are always worried about me.
When I see that, I feel as though
I am looking at my own son.
In front of your disciples.
Do you wish for them to see you
become a servant again?
I cannot lose you lads too.
I absolutely cannot let that happen.
(In the Shadow of Love)
Hyun.
My son.
(The Joy of Spring)
(Ryang Eum)
(Lee Dan, Hyun)
What brings you here?
So you are leaving?
I do not have a father.
That is why I considered my master
to be my father.
Now and when I was in Neunggun-ri.
Well,
they say the king, teachers,
and parents are like one.
Just as you risked your life
in Namhan Fortress to serve the King,
you should consider
your master your father
and do your best to serve him as well.
There is something I would like to know.
According to the rumors,
you bought yourself a title
to become an aristocrat.
That is true. I used to be a slave.
What is wrong?
Are you disappointed
that you have been treating a slave well?
Then what was your original name?
If you were a slave,
you probably did not have a surname.
But when you could come up with your name,
why did you make your last name Lee?
Why was it Lee?
In this country of Joseon, founded by Lee,
I wanted to live
as a man with the surname of Lee.
I did not
dislike you either.
You were no fun,
but I know you are not a bad person.
Now, this shabby fellow
will be gone from your sight forever,
so do not worry.
Your Majesty,
we have received a report
of people in Uiju
holding rites for our enemy.
I have been supplying alcohol
to Usimjeong,
but one day, when I went there
to supply some clear alcohol,
I heard them whispering in one room.
They mentioned
the Crown Princess
and talked about getting revenge for her.
Stop with the nonsense.
Do you have a death wish?
Did you not order clear wine
for the rite of Thief Kang?
We only held a rite
because we pitied the Crown Prince.
Then
did you hold one for Thief Kang as well?
Did you?
All we did
was raise a glass of alcohol
for the Crown Princess as well.
You tell me, Administrator.
What should I do with them?
Thief Kang
was someone who tried
to assassinate His Majesty,
so those who hold a service in remembrance
of a traitor are also considered traitors.
So you must punish them with death
by dismemberment to serve as an example.
Also, before that,
you must conduct an investigation
to catch all the people
who conspired alongside them.
Punish all the traitors
and uplift the nation, Your Majesty.
- Uplift the nation, Your Majesty.
- Uplift the nation, Your Majesty.
- Jang Hyun.
- Young Rang.
His Majesty
is calling the captives traitors.
He put a man named Jang Chul in charge
and created a group to subjugate them.
Jang Chul?
Yes.
He receives a lot of respect
from the scholars,
so His Majesty said it had to be him.
But that man is looking for evidence.
Why I ought to break down
the palace gates and
Do not.
Then that will make you a traitor.
I am going to meet him.
Meet him? Who?
The person I did not want
to meet again in my life.
Master.
The leader of the traitors sent a letter.
He wants to meet you in secret.
Are you the one
who leads the traitors?
Those people
just raised their glasses
to repay someone for his kindness.
The traitor
nursed a grievance toward their parent
and tried to kill him.
Was that report even true?
When it comes to treason,
any type of report is precious.
That is the way to protect the country.
Just like your father
in the Year of Gichuk?
What?
Who are you?
You bought yourself a title
to become an aristocrat?
Then
that means your name
is also fake.
Do you want to know my real name?
My original name is Hyun.
And my surname is Jang.
Father,
it is me.
That is not possible
My son died long ago
Did you think I died in the fire
started by the group of robbers?
Look.
I see it.
You look exactly like you did as a child.
My son.
What on earth happened?
How did you stay alive?
So
why are you with the traitors?
Father.
They are not traitors.
Hyun.
Save the prisoners.
They will live as if they are dead.
They honored Thief Kang in a rite.
How can we believe
they will live as if they are dead?
Is that why you killed Sam Do as well?
Sam Do also said
he would live as if he were dead.
My sister loved Sam Do.
You knew that, did you not?
However,
you beat Sam Do to death
for being a servant
who raped his mistress.
And my sister,
you sent across the icy river
to run an errand.
My sister knew what you meant.
No
Your sister did what she did
for your sake.
To not become an obstacle
in your bright future.
No!
My sister
was unable to stand against you.
My sister
did not have the courage
to defy you and live.
I could not stand it.
I hated and resented you.
And so I decided
to take from you
what you considered precious.
Yes.
Father.
I did not go missing.
I took myself
from you.
Son.
Annihilate the traitors.
Kill them all so no one is left living,
and no records of them will survive.
Soon,
the Palace Supply Bureau slaves
will come after you.
So hand over the traitors.
That is your only way out.
I cannot
lose you again, can I?
Father.
Please let us go.
We will live as if we are dead.
We will live as specks of dust.
You insist
on going against your father?
I
liked you very much, Father.
When you realized
my sister truly loved Sam Do,
you
considered lifting his status
(Slaves whose status was lifted
lived as commoners.)
so they could get married.
I thought you were
so very admirable.
So I could not understand
why you suddenly killed Sam Do.
Father.
I know
who Sam Do is.
Sam Do
was the last living male
of the family that was killed off
by your father's false report.
Sam Do
put his love for my sister
over his revenge,
but you did not believe him
when he said
he would live as if he were dead.
That is why you killed him.
Please
let the prisoners live.
If
you attack those who are dear to me,
this time,
I will truly shatter
what you consider dear to you.
Now I know.
What you consider most precious
is not me.
Master.
The traitors have fled
the grounds of execution.
Take the women.
Come with us.
You can make sure
Ttaeng Ttaeng gets food, right?
You must live,
even if it is for Ttaeng Ttaeng's sake.
Go!
Let us go.
Let us go!
What are you doing?
Hey!
Gu Yang Chun is over here!
Gu Yang Chun is over here!
- Get him!
- Gu Yang Chun is over here!
Shoot.
My lord.
What about Yang Chun?
Jang Hyun.
Jang Hyun. The soldiers are coming.
You trust me, do you not?
Go to Neunggun-ri.
I will follow you soon.
These are people you saved
by risking your life.
I will make sure to keep them safe.
So,
you must keep your promise.
Of course.
I will certainly keep it.
My mistress is here.
How would your servant die
without your permission?
If
you attack those who are dear to me,
this time,
I will truly shatter
what you consider dear to you.
Who are the people who pose a threat
to the court of this nation?
They are traitors
who befriended foreign intruders
and sold off the profits of the nation.
They are women who lost their chastity
to foreign intruders
but do not know shame.
And they are promiscuous perverts
who engage in homosexual acts.
Those people have banded together
with the intention
of dirtying this nation.
What must we, the devoted scholars,
do in this situation?
Master.
I have something to tell you.
As you told me before,
I looked into Lee Jang Hyun.
His real name is Hyun, and he is
A long time ago,
I lost both my daughter
and my son.
My daughter, Lee Dan,
heard rumors
that she had an affair with a slave
and took her own life.
I
knew of my daughter's decision beforehand,
but I did not stop her.
The pain was excruciating,
but my daughter and I were of one mind
in protecting our family
and maintained
that beautiful sense of loyalty.
In Joseon,
a land violated by foreign intruders,
the last dedication and sacrifice
that we can show as scholars
What would that be?
Taking down those who hate me
and those I hate
is not sacrifice.
It is not courage either.
True sacrifice is
to rip out
someone
who is as precious as my own life
for a greater loyalty.
That is sacrifice.
My dear.
Please help
Gil Chae.
Please help Interpreter Lee.
We have reports of the captives' treason.
We will arrest them first
and decide who is right and wrong.
They will die if you arrest them.
This is about
the discipline of the nation.
There is no way.
I am sure you are somehow mistaken.
Interpreter Lee is not that kind of man.
My dear,
do you trust Interpreter Lee more than me?
What are you doing?
Why did you come here?
Go.
Go now.
- You
- They said it would be over
as soon as they caught you.
What does that mean?
That means they will kill you
by any means possible.
I cannot watch that happen. No.
I will not.
So, go now.
Do you mean you will die instead of me
or something?
Please go.
Please just save me this once.
I
cannot watch you die.
So, just go.
You must be very mistaken.
I can die instead of you,
but you cannot do the same.
Wait.
I will come back for you.
Hey, you.
What brings you here?
Surrender.
Surrender without resisting,
and the Department of Justice
will investigate
and make sure
none of you is unfairly punished.
You are still as gullible as ever.
Instead of the royal guards,
your master sent slaves
from the Palace Supply Bureau.
Can you not gauge the situation?
Or are you simply feigning ignorance?
We are here.
We are in Neunggun-ri.
Gil Chae!
Well done.
You went through so much.
I heard everything.
You went through a lot.
Where is your husband-to-be?
He will be here soon.
He promised me that he would come.
Can you hear it?
This sound.
The sound of the flowers.
I do not wish to hurt you.
You must have
people who are waiting for you.
I, too,
have someone who is waiting for me.
So
let me go.
Let me
return to my hometown.
Then,
what would you like me to do
with Lee Jang Hyun,
the leader of the traitors?
Master.
His name is Hyun, and his surname is Jang.
His real name was Jang Hyun.
He is your
Kill him.
Do you know this?
When a man is afraid,
his cruelty reveals itself.
How dare you call that mutt
a king's child?
We wiped out
all the leaders of the traitors,
including Lee Jang Hyun.
We dumped their bodies into the sea
to leave no trace.
Lee Jang Hyun
must have had the Crown Prince's letter.
Hand it over.
Master!
No!
Hyun.
The two of us joined forces
Master!
to protect our family
and our beautiful loyalty.
So Hyun.
So Hyun.
So Hyun.
Crown Prince.
Crown Prince.
So Hyun
Your Majesty.
That winter,
many people, whose lives were often
filled with laughter and tears, died.
I ranted about creating a world
filled with courtesy and loyalty.
But what was I able to protect?
What is the Joseon that I protected like?
After all this time,
the only thing that I have left
is the sound of their laughter
which I will never get to hear again.
Do you expect me to believe that?
Everything that the captives,
Lee Jang Hyun,
the late Crown Prince, and Thief Kang
the Crown Princess, did together?
It is all true.
So please tell me now.
What happened
to Lee Jang Hyun?
The Crown Prince has passed away.
When a lot of time had passed
since the Crown Prince was in Simyang,
he copied everything the Qing people did.
Out of the officials of the Crown Prince,
there was one who did not act like one
What is this mess?
After Madam left,
he became ruined.
My lord.
My lord!
My lord!
My lord.
My lord.
Are you awake?
That person
I did not see him die with my own eyes.
Stop!
He is getting farther away.
Wait!
Will you go against my orders?
But he probably died.
He was already shedding a lot of blood.
I heard all the corpses
were thrown into the sea.
Yes.
But we could not find
Interpreter Lee's corpse.
I searched for years
trying to find his corpse,
and not too long ago, in a nearby village,
I heard that there was an old man
who was the last person
to see Lee Jang Hyun.
If you ask him,
you will probably be able to find
where his corpse was buried.
If you find where that is,
please call me.
I would like to at least
offer him some alcohol.
I am going to find him.
I am going to search everywhere
and return with his bones
at the very least.
I am also
thinking of going back to Neunggun-ri.
Can I go with you
to Neunggun-ri?
I
am still your husband.
So
I heard
you were the last to see Interpreter Lee.
Do you know
where he was buried?
I owe him my life.
I was going to take it to my grave.
If word got out that he was alive,
they might come back to kill him.
So I kept it a secret.
What are you saying?
He
is not dead.
But
He remembers nothing.
Why
are you crying?
I do not know why,
but seeing that moon
makes my heart ache, and I feel sad.
Whenever he looks at the moon,
he cries, then he laughs.
Master.
Where would you go in this state?
You cannot go.
I keep hearing something.
Thank you for everything.
He said he would follow
the sound of flowers.
He just walked off.
Where
Where did he go?
He said he did not give an answer.
That he had to tell her soon.
You see, you are
From the moment I first saw you
Never mind.
What? What were you going to say?
To me, you are
Never mind.
Just say it. What were you going to say?
Everyone must be waiting.
We should go inside.
Wait.
Finish your sentence.
What were you going to say?
The day we first met Yes.
We met by the swing. What about it?
Come on. What were you going to say?
Hey!
He said she desperately wanted to know,
and he did not tell her.
He meant
In a moment,
she stole away my heart.
So now, my heart
cannot turn back,
and I should have told her.
Do you know him?
He kept coming by for days.
Excuse me.
You are back again.
The person you are looking for
is not here.
That cannot be.
She told me not to worry.
She said she could
wait a month with a smile.
That is when I knew.
My husband
was tracing his memory
from the day we met
so he could come back to me.
So
where are you now?
Where must I go to
Very well.
Then how do you wish to live
your life from now on, Gil Chae?
I wish to
Before, I wished to live
in a bustling place with many people.
But with you,
I wish to live quietly,
just the two of us.
On a mountain close to Neunggun-ri,
there is a place with a stream
and a path lined with trees that flower.
I would like to build
a small house with two rooms.
Build a fence with forsythia branches.
I would keep three hens
and collect eggs each morning.
I will enjoy the flowers in the spring.
In the summer,
I will wet my feet in the stream.
In the fall,
I will make wild grape wine
and drink that in the winter months.
I will enjoy the flowers in the spring.
In the summer,
I will wet my feet in the stream.
In the fall,
I will make wild grape wine
and drink that in the winter months.
Have you lost your way?
I was looking for a person.
A person?
Who?
My husband.
What does your husband look like?
He is handsome.
I cannot help you if you say that.
Why are you fixing the fence?
I was asked
to make the fence
as tall as a young child.
Are you not leaving?
I told you. I have not seen
a handsome man in these parts.
Would you like some food?
You eat a lot.
The food is delicious.
How is it that you can cook so well?
Why are you smiling like that?
You smile strangely.
It is a bit odd.
It is late today,
so I will let you use this room.
But when the day breaks,
you should leave to find your husband.
What are you doing here?
Why do you live alone
in a place like this?
I am waiting.
For what?
She said she wanted to live
in a place like this.
However
Should you not leave
to look for your husband?
Yes, I should find him.
So please help me.
How could I help you?
I will tell you all about my husband.
Please try to remember if you have seen
someone like him.
First and foremost, my husband is
very handsome.
Here we go again.
My husband
always kept his promises.
Once, my husband asked me
how I wished to live.
I said I wanted to live
in a place with a stream.
In a thatched-roof house at the end
of a path lined with trees that flower.
In the fall,
I would make wild grape wine
and drink that in the winter months.
I told him
I wanted to live with him like that.
There is something
I truly wish to tell my husband.
If I meet him again,
I really want
to tell him.
And I must hear his answer.
That day.
The day we first met.
When you were on the swing,
what were you thinking about?
I do not remember.
Is that so?
What about you?
What were you thinking about that day?
That day
I heard a truly rare sound.
What sound?
That day,
I felt like the man of my dream
would approach me.
So everything before me
turned green
and pink.
My dear husband.
It is I, Gil Chae.
Now, please answer my question.
What was
the sound you heard that day?
The sound of the flowers.
The sound of the marvel of Peru blooming.
Gil Chae.
Gil Chae.
I was waiting
for you.
Right here.
For a very long time.
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