Bossam - Steal the Fate
Have you lost your mind?
Where do you think this is? Leave at once!
Talk to me. Has something happened?
Then why are you doing this?
Are you really all right?
Are you... not hurt anywhere?
Not in pain?
As you can see...
I'm normally as sturdy as a rock, so none of this hurts me.
Don't worry about me, and take care of yourself.
Your face has gotten quite haggard.
I'm sorry.
I'm always the source of calamity.
It's because of me... When the sinner is me.
Did someone die?
Please go back.
I said, leave!
And... don't ever come back again.
A dead man who isn't dead. Such a lonely and painful life!
How were you able to withstand it all this time?
What were you going to do with all of that anguish?
All of that resentment and your family...
You gave all of that up for me?
♫ After much time has passed ♫
♫ They scatter like flower petals ♫
Here, if you take a sip of this, it'll warm your belly right up. Episode 11
- I shouldn't drink while on duty... - Nonsense!
What can't you do in the land of Joseon?
Be flexible! Flexible!
Good! Now, if you're all done with that... cocka doodle doo!
Now... here you go!
Enjoy.
And me too... I-I mean you can have it.
It's roasted well. It's roasted well.
Have you calmed down now?
I think it's best you return now.
And... don't come back again.
- You mustn't ever come back. Understand? - But...
If you get into trouble because of me...
Then I may really go crazy.
So please... do as I say. Understand?
Why aren't you answering?
I understand.
I understand... so you promise me too.
Until we meet again, promise you'll make sure not to die.
That you will come back alive.
Do you think people die because they want to?
I'm saying, don't risk your life for my sake any longer.
I no longer want to see you in danger because of me.
I got it.
No matter what it takes, I'll try to keep my neck intact.
Don't speak so lightly about it. Promise me properly.
No matter the cost... I'll make sure to return to your side in one piece.
So until then... please wait for me in safety.
I understand.
What we couldn't say here, let's talk about it then.
Isn't there anything you need?
I do have one request.
What about Ba Wu? What happened to him?
He isn't hurt anywhere, right?
Let's go. We'll talk when we're back.
Give this letter to the great monk in Sangwon Temple, and explain the current situation to him.
- Wait, what kind of letter is this? - It's from Cha Dol's father.
While I don't know the details, he said it was urgent. So you must leave at once.
But what do you plan to do by yourself?
Don't worry about me, and hurry.
Ah, yes.
Please follow me.
Had you known all along?
So you have.
Are you talking about the fact that he's the grandson of Lord Kim Je Nam?
Or... that in order to kill him...
the fact that his mother and sister are held hostage?
Whether he is Ba Wu or Kim Dae Seok is not important to me.
He is someone I owe a debt of gratitude, who both rescued me and allowed me to live
Who I now realized is a pitiable man who had given up his resentment and vengeance for my sake.
That fact alone pierces my heart to endless sorrow.
If you would give up that man... he will live.
I will spare him.
You need only to say that you'll give up on him.
- With just those words alone— - I...
Shall I promise a lie for you?
Please don't do anything
for my sake any longer.
Whatever you do, do it for your own sake.
It is for my sake.
I am doing this for my own sake.
Your Highness, where have you been all this time?
There is something about Cha Dol's father you must know.
That accursed... what's so wrong about selling a few books?
It looked like you were acquainted with the nobleman who captured us.
What do you think will happen to us?
What are you saying?
Cha Dol's father is Lord Kim Je Nam's grandson...
And his excellency is planning treason?
Oh my... oh my... how could such a thing ...?
Wait...
Then do you mean the young master knew this all along?
I mean, they're enemies with one another.
Then if the young master only opens his lips...
Then that man Ba Wu is as good as dead, isn't he?
Oh my... what shall we do?
Identity Tag
It's an identity badge. Learn it well.
- Thank you. - I'm not doing it for your sake, so don't thank me.
You just worry about keeping that bookstore owner quiet.
I got it.
- Why aren't you sleeping? - I can't sleep.
I suppose it would be weirder if you slept soundly in this situation.
It's not that...
Is it because you want to see Chil Seong?
- No. - Then?
I'm so hungry. I can't sleep.
Come here. Come here, my child.
You must steel yourself.
No matter what happens, we must protect your brother.
Understand?
Don't worry.
Even if I starve to death, I will lock my lips with an iron pad.
That's my girl.
The day after tomorrow at 8 PM sharp. Bring my mother and sister to the shrine in front of Seungrae Gate.
If you try to pull any tricks, this will go straight to the king's hands.
Sir Monk! Are you inside?
Sir Mo—
Don't worry too much.
They're not even erotic books. He'll just receive a few floggings and be set free.
How I wish that were the case!
Don't you see the covering over his face?
It means he's under heavy criminal charges.
It's merely a few drawings. How could they be heavy crimes?
Let's go.
Let's go now.
You haven't eaten anything since yesterday. You'll collapse at this rate!
Have you returned?
You're hungry, right? Let's go inside. I'll make some food for you.
The great monk is here.
It looks like they missed each other...
How could things go this awry?
It's nothing! Here, eat.
Here.
The plan is all set.
Even if Ba Wu isn't there, as long as we have the letter,
at least I could've attempted to do something as we planned.
But now that we don't have the letter...
Is there no way to push the date back?
He wouldn't be able to give up on the letter that easily either.
He may even listen to our demands.
And then, we may be able to regroup and try again.
Yes.
If that Chun Bae fellow returns safely with the letter,
then we can look for a way to send the letter.
But for today, there isn't a way
to get the letter delivered on time.
Isn't there a way we could do it through the youngest master?
- Are these the ruffians? - Yes.
This one drew the pictures, and the other sold the books.
Good work. Lock them up and prepare them for questioning.
Yes, sir. Take them away.
Have you found anything?
- It's a ledger of the sales. - Really?
He must be a diligent fellow. He kept detailed records of all transactions in this book. Take a look.
I will look at it later. This isn't important right now.
Has something happened?
Follow me.
You mean Father is planning to depose the king?
It was a last resort. But with this incident with the princess turning the king against him,
he resolved himself to do this. He can't sit idly by and do nothing, can he?
Was this father's sole doing? Or does he have another partner?
The plan was to send the letter, and once he had Eunuch Wei's approval,
he intended to use the response as a way to drum up support.
We must find that letter at all costs.
If by chance that letter falls into the king's hands, our family is done for.
Go home for now. I'll just finish the urgent matters here and follow shortly.
Yes.
Yeong A Bu In
Mu In Bu A
Read it.
Yeong A Bu In. Mu In Bu A.
What does it mean?
As Warlord Cao Cao once said, even if I desert the world,
the world will never desert me.
That is my will and the reason why I prepared to depose the king.
You were kind-hearted and upright since your childhood years. If you gave your heart to someone,
you'd be unable to betray them.
For the princess's sake, you didn't want to follow my will against the king,
and I suspected you hesitated in the past as well.
The reason you put off marrying Lord Nae Am's granddaughter was also the same. Am I wrong?
I'm sorry.
If I rushed you, I thought you'd go farther astray,
so I pretended to not notice.
Now the princess is dead.
And it seems you've had a change of heart. So I will ask once again.
Will you follow your father's will?
Yes, Father.
I will never again disappoint you.
Good. That is what you should do.
Father. I've finished the work at the office.
Yes.
- Have you finished preparations? - Yes.
Lead the way.
Yes.
Where are you planning to drag us now?
We're letting you see your son, so follow us.
I'm not going. No, I can't go.
Rather ...!
Rather you kill me!
Do you think I'd obediently become your bait?!
There is no way, you bastards!
What are you doing? Drag her away at once!
You will receive divine punishment!
Are you not even afraid of the heavens? You bastards deserving of death!
Kill me! Kill me!
I'd rather you kill me now!
Silence.
If you don't quietly follow us, I will cut your daughter down before we leave.
M-mother!
Let's go.
- Come look over here before you go. - Welcome!
We have anchovies here. Anchovies!
- Sir, come look here before you go. - Buy some anchovies!
- Take a look before you go. - Buy some.
I'll give you a good price.
Isn't it already 8 PM?
Yes.
It's been half an hour since the sunset. So it should already be 8 PM.
It must be... past 8 now, right?
It would've passed a long time ago.
Didn't you notice how long it's been since it got dark?
Come here!
Move!
That should be the bell to indicate it's 10 PM.
Just look at how foolish you appear!
He was an intelligent child who was lauded as a prodigy before he was even a toddler.
Do you think that same child would fall for such an obvious trap whilst you wait for him?
Even if the heavens split apart, that will never happen.
Don't even dream of it!
Quiet!
Who do you think you're saying such disrespectful things to, you peasant?
What should we do?
If he were going to come, he would've been here already.
Let's go back.
He wouldn't have not shown up on purpose.
I think something unexpected came up.
He broke into this room and threatened this country's left state councillor.
Even if it's for his mother and sister, it's not something he could pull off
without putting his life on the line.
To think he would suddenly decide he doesn't care about his mother and sister...
Do you think this is possible?
Are you saying we should wait and see?
Yes. Anyway we don't have any other choice, do we?
And if he really gives up that letter to the king?
If he had that intent, why would he risk his life to come to you?
He could've gone straight to the king.
If I die, so will you.
Do you think I'm afraid of dying?
You may not fear death,
but you will fear your mother and sister dying.
Damn it. I knew this would happen.
It's no surprise how much evil men scheme.
Let's wait for now.
Father! If something happens to that letter—
As long as his mother and sister are in our hands, that will never happen.
But just to be safe, take a portion of the men and have them hide.
And either have new weapons crafted or move what is in storage to a different location.
Yes.
But... would that be enough preparation?
If you're still feeling uneasy, there is one other method.
We can try poking his majesty.
It's the forbidden book.
Didn't you say that it was Kim Ja Jeom who made an uproar about this novel and used it to attack you, Hyung-nim?
Why don't we take this chance to teach him and the westerners some manners?
Attack the westerners to shake his majesty's resolve, you say?
Yes. If by chance the letter falls into the king's hands...
in order to protect the westerners, he will have no choice but to use the letter.
But... if he stays his hand despite the westerners suffering an attack...
Then it's proof that the letter is not yet in his hands.
Father, this is a great idea!
We poke at the king, and we send a clear warning to the westerners who rely on his favor.
Are we not killing two birds with one stone?
Do we have enough proof to attack the westerners?
Yes. In the confiscated trade ledger, there's a record of every person who purchased or borrowed the book.
Are there none from our side?
There are some, but thankfully they are few.
As long as we remove any that might cause problems, then it's fine, isn't it?
This cannot have any mistakes, so make sure to carry this out flawlessly.
Yes.
Guard this place well.
- Yes! - Yes!
What brings you here?
I need to check on something.
Why did you come here again?
Did you not hear that you will not get a single word from me?
Be careful to not let your guard down.
Especially in front of my father, you must seal your lips and ears tightly.
If you want to see your son alive again, make sure to heed my words.
Did you find what you wanted, Young Master?
She doesn't easily talk.
They are a stubborn bunch.
But... surely they will change their mind after starving for a few days?
Put it down.
Did you not hear me?
Do you not have any sense of self-respect?
It hasn't been that long since you swore to never eat or drink anything those bastards offered!
Are we nobles?
The idea that we should rather starve to death than lose face or decency is something nobles do, isn't it?
But we're no longer nobles, are we?
It doesn't matter if commoners like us starve to death.
You foolish child.
Your only brother may die by his enemy's hands any moment.
And you're taking their food?!
Can you actually swallow that?
Why would Brother die?
He stayed well hidden up until now.
He just needs to keep hiding as he has—
He saw us captured with his own two eyes...
Do you think he'll just sit idly by?
If something happens to him because of you and I...
Do you think I'm happy about this?
What happiness could a wench have after being captured while getting married?
I didn't want to also mope around weeping, so I'm pretending not to.
It also scares me to death thinking what might happen to Brother!
Sit.
Did you come looking for your father's letter?
Why act surprised? I was supposed to meet you yesterday, so you would've heard all about it.
What did you do with the letter? Do you have it with you now?
Why? Are you also afraid that you'd become a traitor's son like me?
Don't worry.
Just like you have no interest in my identity, I also don't care if your father deposes the king or commits treason.
I simply need to save my mother and sister.
I know. That is why I haven't told Father yet.
I'm thankful for that.
That letter... where is it now?
Surely you aren't expecting an answer from me, right?
If your identity is exposed then the princess herself could be in danger. So I must know.
If they inspect your body it could mean trouble. So if you have it with you, give it to me now.
I don't have it.
I understand.
I won't ask where it is.
But in turn... promise me that you won't do anything reckless with that letter.
Do you trust my promise?
I don't like you, but I know you aren't one to go back on your word.
I have a plan to rescue your mother and sister.
Can you likewise trust me and follow what I say?
Start.
Yes.
Just a moment.
Skip this name.
Copy it starting with this name.
Y-y-yes, I understand.
The town magistrate of Pyeongsan, Yi Gui. The vice head of the Royal Investigations Bureau, Jeong Gu Yul.
An official of the Office of Censors, Kim Yong Bu. The royal secretary of the minister of defense, Min Han Sang ... among others.
Their wives and daughters borrowed the banned book and read it.
And...
There's more?
Unbelievably, there was also an official under Prince Neungyang by the name of Mr. Han.
Is that true?
It's the truth with nothing added or taken away.
Bring it here.
Your Majesty, I, your inspector general, Nam Geun would like to cautiously beseech you.
You must harshly punish the criminals who have broken the national law and held your royal orders lightly.
Your majesty, I beg you to hear our pleas.
- We beg you to hear our pleas! - We beg you to hear our pleas!
I, your Chief Censor Yun In, cautiously beseech you.
It is said that one must keep a clean body and mind for him to govern the country justly.
In particular for Prince Neungyang! Because he forgot his position as the nephew of the king and in order to pay for his crime of ignoring a royal decree,
you must punish him more harshly.
I beg you to hear my plea.
- We beg you to hear our plea. - We beg you to hear our plea.
We can't judge every misdeed on account of a single ledger alone.
Move the criminals to the royal investigation bureau at once. I will question them there.
I don't think he knows about the letter.
Still, just to be safe, tell the court ladies to keep their ears open.
Yes.
Once the criminals involved with the banned book are moved to the investigation bureau, it's obvious Kim Ja Jeom will want to question them.
Did you make sure to control their mouths?
That is why, just to be safe, Dae Yeop is now at the left police station.
You did well.
For this kind of matter, it's better that as few people as possible know about it.
As expected, you can only trust your bloodline.
Dae Yeop has changed his mind, so make sure to take good care of him.
Yes, Father.
That fool Kim Ja Jeom has made a mess of things again.
But for now...
Yi I Cheom is determined to fight back, what could he possibly do in response?
If things continue this way, the three westerners you were barely successful in promoting will be overturned.
Even Prince Neungyang, like his brother Prince Neungchan can be framed for treason—
Quiet!
Is Jung Yeong outside?
When the criminals are moved to the royal investigation bureau, have them all killed!
Yes, Your Majesty.
If you just kill them it could cause great confusion, what about making it appear as if they committed suicide?
Do as you see fit.
I must rest. Both of you take leave.
What's happened? What did His Majesty say—
This mess happened because I listened to you. You were the one to cause it, so you take care of it now.
If something were to happen to Prince Neungyang because of this, know that you will likewise not be safe.
Do you understand?
The royal investigation bureau?!
Yes, the royal investigation bureau.
Your father-in-law, that is that councillor bastard... I mean... his excellency the councillor ...
You may speak freely.
So it seems that councillor bastard is using the banned book to swallow up all of the westerners.
Those terrible people. They read it too.
What are you talking about? Speak clearly.
So they took the ledger and completely erased any name associated with the Great Northern faction.
And they claimed that only the westerners read it.
The king must have completely lost his mind in utter outrage.
Do you think the ledger containing the transactions with the bookstore is in the capital?
That's already been confiscated.
But what do you want with that?
If, as you say, the great northerners read the book alongside the westerners... rather than highlighting the problem, wouldn't they cover it up?
Then Cha Dol's father would be easily freed also.
Can't you steal that kind of thing?
How do we know where it is?
And with what skills do I steal that?
If I had that kind of skill I would pull Ba Wu out.
They say even if you're desperate enough to use dog crap as medicine, you'll find none. They were talking about you.
When they set up the interrogation court or whatever it's called, then that councillor bastard will see Ba Wu's face, won't he?
Would he keep Ba Wu alive after seeing his face?
Let's go!
Let us go.
Does something bother you?
We should look for a way to make him never ever open his mouth again.
Do you mean to kill him to keep him quiet?
Wouldn't that be the safest way?
If only that were possible, it would be ideal, but... this isn't within the left police's jurisdiction, how could we—
Whether we hire an assassin or get one of the investigation bureau members involved, we have to do something.
The possibility of failure is too big.
Just leave it to me instead. I'll take care of it.
You will?
If you can arrange for a visitation, I can handle this without getting personally involved.
Kill that bookstore owner.
You've gone crazy.
Do you not know that if that man opens his mouth, the princess's life is in danger?
Don't worry. He won't ever open his mouth.
Didn't you promise me to follow my plan?
You must kill him within tonight.
Stop shaking your leg! I can't think straight because of you.
It's because I feel so frustrated.
No matter how I think about it, getting that ledger is the only way to rescue Cha Dol's father.
How would you even know where to find it?
The left police office confiscated it, so surely it's within the police chief's home.
You're correct.
They don't trust anyone, so they will be keeping it in their house.
We have to steal that ledger.
I understand. No matter what it takes, I will—
No, I will go.
What?
You were locked in that storehouse the entire time. You don't know that place very well, do you?
You can't. You absolutely cannot.
Don't even dream of it.
I must go. No matter what you say I won't change my mind, so don't try.
Your Highness, rather, let's request the young master...
I cannot.
How could I make such a shameless request?
You said the young master would save Cha Dol's father if you would follow his lead.
Cha Dol's father will also want you to be together with the young master.
Wait, what are you talking about? Why would she follow the young master?
You stay still.
Does it look like I can stay still?
You know what Ba Wu was thinking as he was dragged away.
And now you think she should follow the young master? Are you talking or passing gas?
I told you to stay still.
We must save the man and then see.
That's why we're going to steal the ledger!
You both stop.
- But Your Highness— - Nanny...
The matter will be resolved if the ledger is found. So you stop too.
Then I shall follow you.
Nanny...
I will be your lookout.
I know that house better than this man.
Anyhow, just know that I will follow you even if I die.
Kill that bookstore owner.
Don't you know if he opens his mouth, the princess will be compromised?
You must kill him within this night.
Hyeong-nim! Hyeong-nim! Hyeong-nim! Wake up!
Hyeongnim, wake up! Hurry!
We have to prevent them from opening the door if we want to live.
Who are you? Make known your identity!
Hyeong-nim Man Su.
Hyeong-nim! Hyeong-nim!
Do you know who that might have been?
He's someone your father sent, right?
It's not Father.
Are you sure?
If it's not your father who sent him, then who...?
Yi I Cheom's youngest son prevented it?
Yes, Your Majesty.
The man who bossam'ed Hwa In and Yi I Cheom's youngest have teamed up, you say?
You said those two men were with Hwa In back then too, didn't you?
Yes.
So it was Ba Wu who was captured in Jemulpo.
Go right now to Jemulpo and thoroughly search his neighborhood.
Yes, Your Majesty.
It's a certainty that it's the work of His Majesty.
He's muffled the witnesses to save the Westerners.
I think so also.
It seems certain that my letter is not in his majesty's hands.
Yes.
Why didn't you let him kill them both, while he was at it?
It wasn't a good situation.
No.
In any case, the person who published and circulated the banned books knows the inside story.
The person who drew the pictures knows nothing, does he?
You've worked hard. Go and rest now. Won Yeop, you too.
Yes.
I wonder what the king will say tomorrow morning during sangchan*. (King's morning greeting summarizing matters)
I don't know if I'll be able to sleep.
What is this I hear about assassins finding their way into the Royal Investigation Bureau? What on earth were they doing?
Are the officers of the bureau nothing but mere scarecrows?
What are they doing with all of that expertise and experience?
If you have mouths, tell me.
Are your mouths glued shut?! Why are you so quiet?!
Your Majesty.
Left State Councilor Lee Yi Cheom beseech you.
Speak.
Rather than castigating the officials of the Royal Investigation Bureau,
I think it is a higher priority to unmask who sent the assassins.
I believe that is what is right.
We must catch the assassins to unmask their identity.
Will you catch them?
Even if we can't catch the assassins,
we can guess who sent them.
There is someone who receives a benefit as a result of this crime.
When they go so far as to send an assassin to kill a criminal imprisoned by the investigation bureau,
it is clear they are trying to hide their own sins by killing the witness.
If we catch and interrogate those who saw the banned book
I am sure you will learn who sent the assassin.
Please give me the command to investigate the ones who saw the banned book.
Until the interrogation court is set up and we check that way, we cannot determine the right and wrong of this matter.
Hurry and prepare to open the interrogation court.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your humble servant checked everything. No one on our side sent the assassins.
Could it possibly be His Majesty—
How dare you think something so disrespectful.
I'm sorry. Your humble servant is so frustrated.
But, just in case, I will go to the royal investigation bureau again to verify.
If you have the time to do such useless things
look for a way to block Yi I Cheom.
- Open it. - Yes.
Why are you here? Are you the one who drew the picture?
Yes.
I thought you'd go somewhere far away to hide and live.
Somehow, it turned out this way.
You and Princess Hwa In always leave a tempest in your wake.
Where in the prison?
It's this way.
Did you see the assassin, by chance?
I did see him, but he was disguised so I couldn't see his face.
I have one request.
Tell me.
Yi I Cheom knows my face.
Please prevent him from coming here.
He'll be there anyway when the interrogation court opens.
You only need to prevent him until then.
You can't go inside.
What?
His Majesty has forbidden outsider access.
Outsider? What do you mean outsider? You're saying Father and I are outsiders?
The left state minister said this morning that there must be a culprit who would benefit from this assassination.
Who knows? The left police office could have fabricated the evidence,
and killed the witness to silence him?
You must really want to die.
How dare you speak such absurdities?
Don't forget that the mouth is a door that brings calamity.
- Let us go. - Father.
Now is not the right time.
If it wasn't them either, who killed him?
Who are you?
Who are you that you're snooping around someone's house like a stray cat?
I'm not snooping around. I know the owner of this house—
You're the son of this house.
I'm not.
Hey, you'll be punished if you lie to an adult.
Do you know me?
I do. Are there no adults at home?
I heard that you have a mother.
Surely you're not living alone here.
Do you understand that whatever happens, you must protect the princess?
Don't worry. If it seems dangerous, I'm going to run away.
I'm trusting in only you.
Only me?
What's wrong with you, seriously?
My strength is overflowing.
Court Lady Jo.
Get down.
- What? - Get down.
Sit down there a minute.
Which way to the men's quarters?
Wait.
- This way. - W-wait!
Who is it?
Is that you, Wife?
Who are you?
Thief!
It's a thief!
Who are you?!
It's a thief!
Is there anyone out there?!
To the women's quarters, the women's quarters! Go after him!
Are you all right, my lord?
Hey, you useless fools!
Hurry and go after him!
It's a thief.
Give chase.
It's this way.
This way! This way!
Come over here.
Catch your breath.
You have to search everywhere.
You, go that way.
It's that way. Catch them.
Catch them.
Stop!
Catch them!
Catch them.
What's happened?
There was a thief in the house so I checked to see if you were safe.
A thief?
There was much commotion outside. Did you not know?
If I had known would I have been here like this?
It's been a while since I last had alcohol... it must be why I slept so deeply.
So did you catch the thief?
We lost him.
Who would dare?
Could it be Kim Dae Seok?
Seeing how he was caught in your older brother's chamber, I don't think it was him.
Still, we don't know. Check the annex.
- I will come right out also. - Yes.
It was the young master?
When the young master is helping you this much
can't you turn your heart—
What are you so constantly turning?
What about the affections we've grown for each other?
Why are you always on the young master's side?
I've watched over the young master for over 20 years.
Even if she doesn't go to the young master there must be a way to save Ba Wu.
If worse comes to worst, we can always trade the letter for the ledger, so don't worry too much about it.
But we need that letter to rescue Ba Wu's mother and sister.
Let's save Cha Dol's father for now, and then we can find another way.
I don't know if Ba Wu would like this.
Go home first. Cha Dol will be waiting.
You came?
Yes, Cha Dol. Nothing much happened, right?
There was nothing much, but...
there was a suspicious man who looked around the house and then left.
A suspicious man?
There's a strange book I've never seen before in the bedroom.
- S-strange— - Go inside.
Go inside, go inside, go inside.
Cha Dol, you stay in your room for a moment.
Yes.
Your Highness! This was the trades ledger from the bookstore that we were looking for.
Why is this here?
Wouldn't it be the young master who left it here?
Why do you always stick up for the young master every time something happens?
If it's not the young master who would leave this record book here? Answer me.
- Should I answer? - Answer me.
That strange person that Cha Dol mentioned could have left it here.
And to speak plainly, Ba Wu is enemies with this household,
would that house's young master be crazy to leave this here?
That's because of her—
Be quiet. You're so grating on my nerves that I can't read it.
Move your head. Do you know what you're looking at?
- I don't know. - Get out.
But still—
In the spirit of participation,
Look here.
My lady's name is here.
My lady? Which lady?
The left state councillor's wife.
Mother-in-law?
Look at these people. They put on a good show.
It's enough. We can save Cha Dol's father with these records.
You plan to go somewhere?
I have to return to Hanyang.
Again?
Have him do it.
It's something he cannot do. I must go.
B-but Your Highness...
Wouldn't it be Kim Jae Nam's grandson?
It wouldn't be him.
He didn't go near where his mother and sister were staying.
If it was him he would have no reason to search through Hyeong-nim's room.
Then was it just a thief?
I wonder if it might be Kim Ja Jeom?
Kim Ja Jeom?
Yes. Hyeong-nim was the one who questioned the criminals, so he may wonder if there is any other evidence.
So couldn't he have sent someone?
It's definitely Kim Ja Jeom, that wretched scoundrel.
Who is it?
How did Your Highness—?
I came because I have something to give you.
It's yet another ledger regarding the banned book.
You will know by looking at it.
It not only contains the name of the left state councillor's wife, but also the names of a bunch of great northerners.
If you use this ledger, the westerners might have a way out of danger, and rather the left state councillor...
and the left police chief could be pushed into a difficult situation.
Instead, I have a request.
You want me to use this ledger to make the left state councillor yield.
And you want me to restore the ranks of those who were ousted along with Grand Prince Yeongchang?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Forget it.
Is there even one thing that's turned out well from a plan he's devised?
Give him one last chance.
If you want the chance you should bring me a proper plan.
Is there even one person who survived that incident with Grand Prince Yeongchang?
Jeong Hyeop is dead. And I've already pardoned Han Joon Gyeom and Shin Heum.
Park Dong Ryang slandered the western faction, so since the westerners hate him, he's useless to us.
On top of that, the most important leader of the western faction...
Is there anyone surviving from Kim Jae Nam's household? Speak!
All of the men are dead. Only his daughter-in-law and granddaughter live.
What use is it to restore their ranks?
Leave me.
Your Majesty, I would like report to you...
that Kim Je Nam's grandson is alive.
What are you talking about?
The eldest son escaped and is alive. I saw him not long ago.
You saw him? Then do you know where he is right now?
The criminal held in the royal investigation bureau is Kim Jae Nam's grandson.
How do you know this?
No, more importantly... why are you only now telling us this?
Please kill me.
Leave me.
Are you hiding anything else from me?
If you deceive me one more time, I won't let it go then.
My lady, just a moment.
Are you crazy?
How could you hide the fact that Princess Hwa In was alive?
I had no other choice at the time.
Forgive me.
Catch and confine the princess.
What?
Then what should we do?
Do you have the confidence to admit to deceiving the king at this point?
There's no other way except to make the lie into truth.
We can't ever let His Majesty know that the princess is alive.
If that happens, you, and I who recommended you,
we will both lose His Majesty's favor.
You can do it, right?
No, if you want to live, you must do it, no matter what.
Yes, my lady.
Ba Wu was Kim Je Nam's grandson.
Your Majesty, judging from Kim Ja Jeom's expression...
there's a chance that the princess is also still alive.
Hwa In is alive?
You're saying Hwa In is alive.
I must open the interrogation court immediately.
His Majesty enters.
Bring out the criminal.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Bring out the criminal.
That's right. I am the grandson of Kim Je Nam,
Kim Dae Seok.
♫ They say this is how the world is ♫
♫ But it's not only today that things don't go my way ♫
Ba Wu was Kim Je Nam's grandson. ♫ Like a rolling stone that rolls here and there on the ground ♫
Hwa in alive, you say?
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♫ Covered with wounds, I'm on my path again today ♫
I understand there is a second ledger.
How do you think we should solve this problem?
Why did Dae Yeop do such a thing?
Do you think Dae Yeop knows our secret?
Pass the civil service exam, and become my sword and shield.
If he joins hands with the king, we don't know what he will do next.
Restore the ranks of everyone involved with Kim Jae Nam's death!
That man is the bait... A bait to fish out Yi I Cheom.
Shoot Kim Dae Seok and blame it on a misfire.