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00:00Oh, that's right, I'm back home.
00:26You're so oily.
00:30Where's dad?
00:32Must be out.
00:40He's getting up there in the years.
00:43He really ought to stop working in the field.
00:46But there's no denying he loves making medicines out of the herbs he's grown himself.
00:50Oh well.
00:55Don't break it.
00:57Heh.
00:57I take it you're a servant at a different brothel then?
01:03This way!
01:03Hey!
01:12Big Sis, look!
01:13I got the apothecary!
01:15Please hurry!
01:16That smell.
01:22What should we do?
01:23I made them throw up already, but...
01:27Right.
01:31This man isn't breathing.
01:33And hers is labored.
01:35We'll need to see if there's any vomit left in their throats.
01:38You check her.
01:39All right.
01:39No pulse.
01:43Nothing stopping air.
01:51Just saliva.
01:52Yeah.
01:52Bring them some water.
02:06We can't give them any.
02:08Charcoal.
02:08Make it quick.
02:09Yes.
02:10This wasn't how I thought I'd be spending my morning.
02:24Man, do I need a bath.
02:26Thank you, apothecary.
02:28They're both in stable condition now.
02:30No.
02:31Leave that alone.
02:32It needs washing, though.
02:34There could still be poison in it.
02:36Poison?
02:36I'll go and prepare some tea.
02:47The two victims that collapsed were a courtesan and her customer.
02:52The room was filled with the scent of alcohol and tobacco.
02:56There were two bottles when I got here.
02:58A broken glass cup.
03:01What's this?
03:02A wheat stock.
03:03A pipe.
03:06And some tobacco leaves.
03:08They really went out of their way to cause a fuss.
03:12Charcoal.
03:13Like you asked.
03:14Good.
03:15Get me a plate to write on.
03:16Hmm?
03:19You should be able to find my dad out in the fields.
03:22He'll be near the southern wall.
03:23Go and bring him here.
03:25I understand.
03:26I understand.
03:26Took your time, huh, dad?
03:39This kind young lady was worried about my leg.
03:42I crushed up the charcoal.
03:45Good.
03:46Mix it with the herbs and give it to them immediately.
03:49Please drink this.
03:52What about him?
03:54He's safe.
03:55He's had some too.
03:57In terms of treatment, you did a fair job.
04:00Please, enough praise.
04:03When it comes to dad, he's able to deduce two or three facts from a single piece of information.
04:08What kind of poison do you suspect this was?
04:13I'm up.
04:21My father likes to quiz me in order to teach me something new.
04:26Tobacco's deadly when eaten.
04:28The ideal tool for committing a lover's suicide.
04:31You didn't have them drink any water, did you?
04:34It would only worsen the effect.
04:36Correct.
04:37Gastric juices can prevent absorption of poison in case, so diluting it would be dangerous.
04:43But what about if the tobacco had originally been dissolved using a liquid?
04:47I didn't see any leaves in their vomit.
04:52Not that I recall.
04:53But maybe I'm not fully awake.
04:56If the poison was soaked in water, sometimes diluting it further is good.
05:00Got it.
05:01Lesson learned.
05:01Sorry for the trouble.
05:05Serving us snacks reserved for customers?
05:08That's quite generous of her.
05:12Now I get it.
05:14They prevent lipstick from getting on the cup.
05:18A small token of our gratitude.
05:21You really saved us.
05:24That's far too much.
05:25Dad?
05:26You sure you won't have any problem paying rent this month?
05:29Who's the parent here, old man?
05:33A double suicide.
05:38Not exactly a rarity in the Pleasure District.
05:40If a man can't afford to buy a courtesan and she still has time left on her term,
05:45they often reach the same conclusion.
05:47Still though, the man appeared rather well-dressed.
05:51And a handsome face.
05:53I doubt he's short on money or women.
05:55Dad wouldn't approve of me using stereotypes, but...
06:00He didn't seem like the kind of person who would take poison out of despair for the future.
06:05I should check on them.
06:13The man seemed to be in worse condition.
06:17Hmm?
06:17What are you doing?
06:29Don't stop me!
06:31This man doesn't deserve to live!
06:32Apothecary, would you mind if I had a word with you?
06:59I'm not exaggerating when I say he's been a difficult customer.
07:09The man would sweet-talk a courtesan, insinuating he would buy her out, then dump her when he got bored.
07:15He was widely hated.
07:17Not only did some woman try stabbing him, he's even been poisoned before.
07:21And yet, his rich merchant father continues pampering him.
07:26When there's an incident, it's settled with money.
07:29But recently, he asked his father to hire men to protect him while at the brothels.
07:35This girl's older sister was done by him too.
07:39She was so happy at the thought of being able to live with him.
07:43The day of the buyout, he went back on his offer.
07:46That's why I think she wasn't able to forgive him.
07:53You see, the courtesan who drank the poison today was close to her.
07:57So you want me to keep quiet?
07:59If he's such a problem, why not simply ban him?
08:02Because it's the courtesan who fell for him.
08:05A client being the victim of a double suicide, it probably wouldn't be good business for the brothel.
08:11Those pricey snacks they served us.
08:14Guess that was to say thanks for not letting a rich merchant's son die on the premises.
08:19Also, the way this played out must have felt unfair to her.
08:28You have my silence.
08:29It just so happened to be that I was home for a few days.
08:35But if the girl often shops with us, she likely knew that my dad would be out.
08:42At a time like that, he would call for a doctor.
08:45But she went out of her way to find an apothecary.
08:49One thing's for sure, that kid's a lot scarier than she looks.
08:55A shame such a terrible event happened during your homecoming.
08:58Hey dad, let me see that payment.
09:01Huh?
09:02Yep, it's all here.
09:05Including hush money, as expected.
09:07Something still bothers me, though.
09:10Judging from what I've heard, the man's pretty clever.
09:14Would someone like that be so overcome with emotion they'd agree to a double suicide?
09:19Then again, it could have been a forced attempt.
09:21But a man who'd been poisoned on a previous occasion wouldn't be so easily fooled.
09:25Mau Mau, you know conjecture shouldn't be spoken aloud.
09:30Huh?
09:31You've already figured out what happened, haven't you, dad?
09:38Remember.
09:39What was at the scene?
09:41What might have I missed?
09:43Tobacco's deadly when eaten.
09:45The ideal tool for committing a lover's suicide.
09:47What about if the tobacco had originally been dissolved using a liquid?
09:51Because it's the courtesan who fell for him.
09:53This man doesn't deserve to live!
09:55You see, the courtesan who drank the poison today was close to her.
10:00Now I get it.
10:01They prevent lipstick from getting on the cup.
10:03This wasn't a double suicide.
10:12It was attempted murder.
10:20Poisoned water, wheat stalks.
10:23Two separate drinks with different colors.
10:25Rest.
10:30Rest.
10:31There's nothing more to be done.
10:34Looks that way.
10:39So only one was supposed to die.
10:42Also, it's the courtesan who tried killing him.
10:45Her weapon of choice?
10:46Drinks laced with tobacco poison.
10:48Only, the man was cautious enough to have guards posted nearby.
10:54So how did she convince him to drink it?
10:57The answer's simple.
10:58She took a sip as well.
11:01If the courtesan wasn't affected, the man would consider it safe.
11:05But she couldn't actually drink the poison and risk death.
11:09So she used a trick.
11:11Two types of liquor in a single glass.
11:15The drinks had varying thicknesses and weights.
11:17She poured a heavier one.
11:19Then a lighter drink over the first.
11:21Creating a pretty looking layered concoction.
11:26A small parlor trick to impress the client.
11:30Then, she used the wheat stalk to drink just the lower layer without arousing any suspicion.
11:35Afterwards, she sipped the upper layer.
11:54Just a bit, so it wouldn't kill her.
11:56She didn't want to end up dead herself.
11:58The act was committed in the morning.
12:05That way, she would increase the odds of him dying while greatly improving her chances of survival.
12:10And as luck would have it, someone would be there to discover them.
12:15She appears fragile.
12:17But underneath, she's quite cunning.
12:20What are you doing out of bed, big sis?
12:47You need your wrist.
12:49The servant girl acted strangely all day.
12:52She didn't want the man to survive.
12:55Why else would she seek an apothecary instead of a doctor?
12:58Not to mention taking her time bringing my dad.
13:01Wasn't she worried about her big sis dying?
13:04Didn't it ever cross her mind she was about to lose someone else in a similar way?
13:08It's almost like she knew in advance the courtesan would survive.
13:15Or am I overthinking things again?
13:17Additionally, there's the other courtesan who sympathized with the girl.
13:22Plus, the well-paying madam.
13:24The more I start questioning the events, the more suspicious they become.
13:28Were they all in on it?
13:29No point saying it out loud when it's only conjecture.
13:39I really miss this pleasure district.
13:42But in essence, it's no different from the rear palace.
13:45It is both a garden and a cage.
13:49Everyone here, they're trapped.
13:51Being poisoned by the steel air.
13:53The more the courtesans become intoxicated by it, the more they become sweet poison themselves.
14:03I don't know what fate has in store for her.
14:07Maybe she'll be accused of trying to murder the customer.
14:10Or perhaps the brother will claim he was out to ruin their merchandise instead.
14:17Well, whatever.
14:18You can't survive in this neighborhood dwelling on every little problem that crops up.
14:25Mal-Mal?
14:28Hey, Mei-Mei.
14:32You're returning to the rear palace?
14:35I still have a year left on my term.
14:37I also have a job I can't force on others.
14:40That's such a shame.
14:41You just got back.
14:44You know, everybody was worried after you disappeared all of a sudden.
14:47Pai-Din, Joka, the old lady too.
14:50That wasn't my impression.
14:54She acted like usual, correct?
14:56She can't tell you to your face.
14:58I see.
15:02Oh no, did I make you all sentimental?
15:05There, there.
15:06Let me go, Mei-Mei.
15:12Have you been out to the annex?
15:14Hmm, not yet.
15:29Take care of yourself.
15:31You too, Dad.
15:33I'm off.
15:36Before I knew it, my three-day homecoming was over.
15:40How sad you have to leave us so quickly.
15:47Tragic, right, Master Li-Haku?
15:49I, for one, wish she could stay in town longer.
15:52We have to go-
15:53Looks like he had a good time.
15:55Once you taste the heavenly do's, there's no going back to reality.
15:59Gently but steadily, they'll squeeze all they can from him.
16:03That said, I still have to cover for the amount I couldn't pay up front.
16:09Let me know the next time you're coming home.
16:12She's already got a buyer in mind once my term's up.
16:21Come on.
16:22What's with that death glare?
16:23Better make my escape.
16:25I should go get changed.
16:28Later.
16:29Tell us.
16:30Everything.
16:35I shall be waiting for you in the parlor.
16:37Hmm?
16:45You wanted to meet?
16:52Uh, he seems really upset with me for some reason.
17:00Am I ever thinking things?
17:03Yeah, that's the case.
17:04Hopefully.
17:07Anyway, why are we alone?
17:10So then, you went home, huh?
17:13Yes.
17:14Good time.
17:16I was just glad everybody was doing well.
17:19I see.
17:21And?
17:22Why don't you tell me more about this Li-haku fellow?
17:27Hmm?
17:28The man was my guarantor.
17:30Uh, how does he know his name?
17:34Do you have any understanding of what that means?
17:38Yes.
17:38It means one must be a high-ranking official with a good record in order to vouch for another.
17:43Hmm?
17:43I suppose he gave you a hairpin?
17:50He passed out several, so I received one as a consolation prize.
17:54Is that so?
17:55In other words, I lost to a consolation prize then.
17:58Hmm.
17:59Funny how even though I gave you one you never considered seeking me out.
18:05Huh?
18:06So basically, he's annoyed because I didn't ask for his help instead?
18:11Kind of weird, but it's obviously better not to stir the pot and create further drama.
18:17Is he that bored?
18:21He wants attention even if it'll cause problems?
18:23I deeply apologize.
18:26But it came down to a matter of not being able to think of a repayment you would enjoy.
18:32Back up.
18:33Repayment?
18:34This Li-haku person.
18:36Did you give him something in return?
18:38Yes.
18:39I bestowed a night of blissful dreams on him.
18:42A whole night?
18:45Mm-hmm.
18:46He seemed quite satisfied with the arrangement.
18:48I worked hard, so I'm pleased with myself.
18:55You aren't usually this clumsy.
18:57Best to clean up before it stains.
19:00Beg your pardon.
19:01You should get this washed right away.
19:07I'll also pick up the broken teacup, so no need to bother helping.
19:10Excuse me.
19:15Whoosh!
19:16I don't know.
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