(All people, organizations, locations, and incidents...)
(in this drama are fictitious.)
(Episode 14, Domo)
(To devise a strategy or a plan to achieve something)
But the feelings are mutual.
Master Yi Eon likes me, and I like him.
So blaming only me for our feelings...
does not seem fair.
I cannot believe the audacity of her.
Did she seriously say that to me?
That tiny girl stared at me with those big eyes like some bunny.
Seriously?
She is not the only party at fault.
My grandson is the biggest fool in the world...
for falling in love with a divorced woman.
Nice.
Great.
- Grandmother. - You were in the kitchen again?
I heard that you were here.
So I made gwapyeon for you.
Do not change the subject!
You need to add more honey.
And the starch powder too.
Come inside.
Okay.
- I told you to be on the lookout! - She just walked in.
- I gave you a signal. - She was already inside.
- Put that on me now. - Hurry up.
- Gosh. Your robe... - Darn it.
Serve us tea.
Goodness.
I hope she hits him with the stick again.
I will get her thick branches this time.
Is it even possible to sleep in this messy room?
Look at this mess in your room.
I told you many times that you ought to keep your room neat...
to have a good life.
How come you did not tell me you were coming today?
You have been coming here a lot.
When will you get married?
- You want me to get married now? - Yes, you brat.
You have a job, so you can make a living now.
So put an end to this your ridiculous life of yours.
It is time for you to have blankets and pillows...
with the duck embroidery in this messy room.
Well,
you told me to choose one. The state exam or marriage.
So I took the exam.
Lord Kim and Lord Park's grandsons got married ages ago.
They are giving their grandfathers healthy great-grandchildren.
What are you going to do with your life?
Lord Kim and Lord Park's grandsons did not get the highest mark...
on the state exam.
The inspector general's daughter...
is wise, fair-complexioned, and very composed.
She enjoys eating,
so she will be a good match for you.
Grandmother.
The Crown Prince has not been back for long,
and I must assist him as is my...
You have no such duty.
Your Highness.
Do not use me as an excuse.
I think he is the most handsome crown prince in history.
I bet they picked him based on his looks.
You are right.
Who is more handsome? Our master or the Crown Prince?
It's me.
Darn you.
Can you not do that?
You? No. Me.
Me. It is me.
How is this not an immoral act of defiance?
He is the only son that goes back five generations.
This is an announcement that his family name will die with him.
His Highness said nothing in the world...
is worth giving up one's life for.
I did say that.
Did he?
Then what will you do about my life that I sacrificed to raise you?
Right.
Men use morals and rules to make women sacrifice everything,
and yet they value their own lives that much?
Can you refute that, Your Highness?
You are in the wrong.
In every way and sense, you are in the wrong.
- Your Highness. - Saying that marriage...
equals giving up your life...
is a stretch and exaggeration typical of Joseon men.
Your wife could assist you...
and make you even more successful.
The woman is the one who sacrifices more.
That is what I am saying.
Call me when it is time to select his bride.
I would like to see them as well.
Will you do that for me?
Until then, I will do what I can...
to curb his stubborn nature.
There are many ash trees outside.
You can use the branches as a switch.
That is a great idea.
Do you need some help?
Go away.
I just...
Do I pluck the eggplant at the top?
Do I pluck it?
Come on.
How dare you turn your back on your Crown Prince?
We shall see just how long you go without talking to me.
Must I call my bodyguards to teach you a lesson just to...
My gosh.
We are grown men now.
Why are you still childishly teasing and pranking...
Why did you complain?
If the daughter of a nobleman is willing to marry you,
you should welcome her with a deep bow.
If you do not marry,
who else will bear me a niece or nephew?
That dang niece or nephew.
Niece or nephew.
We made a pact to never get married,
then he went and got married first.
Traitor.
You are such a fool.
How will you survive if you listen only to me?
What will you do without me?
I bet you will live 5,000 more years than me.
You eat the best and most precious foods.
Anyway, Yi Eon, you should remember what I said, all right?
Do not obey just me.
Learn to see how the world works, and be flexible.
Rely on people other than me.
What is for dinner today?
Why ask what I will have...
when you have a kitchen in the Palace that cooks for you?
What can I do when what you cook tastes much better?
No. How about...
you take a job as my taster?
No one else in Joseon will have...
tastebuds as sensitive as yours.
How can I take a job that is for women?
That is such a pity.
You would be perfect.
For starters, help me with the red beans.
I emptied my schedule for you today.
Will you please return to the Palace?
I will not until I get to eat your food.
I have not cooked anything, Your Highness.
Everything that girl said was right.
Grand... Grandmother?
Young men and women from all around...
are finding dates on Dano,
so why are you in your room?
Grandmother, can you...
Do not sit and waste my food.
Go and find me a granddaughter-in-law!
- Grandmother. - No matchmakers...
and no marriage?
You cannot just do what you want in life.
How can you just do what you like?
Grandmother! Act with decorum.
Be classy. We can debate this matter.
Only I do not have a granddaughter-in-law yet!
All other noblewomen have granddaughters-in-law,
but I do not!
Just give up.
Some people are suited for marriage and some are not.
Then does it suit you to sit and do nothing...
and waste food?
He has a tendency to dig his own grave.
- Bring me a granddaughter-in-law. - He will get used to the beating.
I am the only woman without one.
That hurt.
Grandmother. Will beating me suddenly make me want to marry?
- No... - Fine.
Then I will beat you until you find a woman you like.
Grandmother. Wait.
Meeting a woman I like is out of my control.
Then go and bring home a widow!
I will not care as long as you like her.
Grandmother.
I never imagined he would bring home a divorcee.
Kkot Dan.
Kkot Dan, are you outside?
Yes, my lady.
Did you call for me?
Find out all you can about Kim Jo Yi.
Kim Jo Yi?
You know, the girl from Yi Eon's room who...
Oh. The honey-sweet couple...
Yes. Anyway,
where she lives and what she does.
I want to know about anything and everything.
- Do you understand? - Yes, my lady.
My gosh...
Did I say too much?
I should have just let her talk.
Why did I have to talk back?
No. Still, marriage... Marriage is...
It is a...
Kim Jo Yi.
Why can you not hold back?
- This is why I am called... - A tomboy.
Would you like some tea, lovely lady?
Sure, young gentleman.
Here you go.
- I want this one. - This is more expensive.
- Then I will drink that. - No way.
- Too late. - Oh, my gosh.
Why can I not have it?
Give it to me.
So pretty.
Do you like anything?
- Seung Yul. - If you do,
I'll buy you everything from here to here.
Look at you.
It is fine. I have no need for a jade hairpin.
Why not?
People are prejudiced, hairpins are not.
How much is this?
Come now. This is...
only for noblemen's wives.
Look at the cheaper stuff.
How embarrassing.
I knew he would refuse.
Once I pass the exam,
I can buy you a basket of these...
By then, I will be an old granny.
Look at you walking around the market. It will take a lifetime.
If I really pass the exam and buy you this hairpin,
will you marry me?
Seung Yul, if you really do pass the exam as you say,
I will think about it.
Goodbye, kid.
What if I really do pass?
Just you wait, Jo Yi.
Hey. Only for noblemen's wives.
Go after her.
Hey. No.
What do you plan to do?
- What? - About you and Lord Yi Eon.
What do you mean?
A man from a noble family...
can never marry a divorced woman.
You know that remarriage is prohibited...
by law.
If Lord Yi Eon says he wants to marry you,
forget his grandmother.
All of the scholars of the nation will rise up and oppose.
They may submit a complaint to the king...
and protest, saying a woman must have only one husband.
A complaint and a protest?
Yes.
Seung Yul, Lord Yi Eon and I...
Hence, I considered all the knowledge...
that I have to come up with a solution,
and considering all the laws of the land,
there is only one way you and Lord Yi Eon...
can get married.
You can sue him for seupcheop.
You can have people who were there that day of the seupcheop...
to testify to what happened that day...
and sue Lord Yi Eon.
Then he will have to submit to the law...
and take you as his wife.
Then you and he can get married...
officially.
Stop where you are.
What is that? Who is it?
What is it?
There is a custom in Joseon.
The first man she meets there must marry her.
It is called "seupcheop".
And you do not need to abide by that seupcheop custom.
How dare you speak of such things?
If you want,
I'll help you with the lawsuit.
However, it will be a very thorny path.
I do not want you to walk on a thorny path.
Jo Yi.
Will you walk on only flowery paths with me?
Gosh. Forget it, kid.
You are so good at your job.
You have prepared so much when I never even asked you.
I see why you are famous for being the best lawyer.
But...
I do not want to accept a hairpin from you...
or hire you to sue Lord Yi Eon.
Therefore, look for a client elsewhere.
Do you understand?
What a waste of time and effort.
Exactly. Why did you make a joke?
It was not a joke.
Look.
I packed my bag to leave if you reject me.
Really?
I am going away on business, kid.
Word about me must have spread across the sea.
I received a request.
That is more like it.
Seeing how your brain works, I can see why.
It may take a while.
Sure. Have a safe trip.
Eat well. Do not get sick.
Do not get angry so readily.
Do not cry.
Gosh. You are going away for work.
Why the long goodbye?
Go on.
You go first.
Bye then.
Bring me a silk dress on your way back!
What is all of that?
I am going to Ganghwa Island to investigate a case.
You are leaving again? You came back not long ago.
You were demoted.
Can you not stay off this case?
I took on this case and I must finish it.
I will be careful.
Fine.
I will not interfere with your matter as you ask.
However,
marriage is not your matter alone.
So do as I say.
Do not complain. Marry the girl that I choose...
by the end of the year.
- Do you understand? - Grandmother.
Marriage is my matter.
If you do not want to get married, do not see that girl either.
Why are you seeing Jo Yi...
if you are not sure about marriage?
I may not be sure about marriage,
but I am sure about my feelings for her.
Is she sure about her feelings for you?
Although someone saw her with another man until moments ago?
Did you have someone follow her?
That is correct.
I need to know what she is like so that I can make a decision.
Good going.
If you see what kind of a girl she is,
you will like her as well.
Grandmother.
I know how much you care for me.
However, my decision that I will not get married is firm.
Nonetheless,
if you force marriage on me,
I shall do it.
With Jo Yi.
Those are the only things I can do regarding marriage.
I either never get married...
or marry Jo Yi if you force me to marry.
There are no other choices in my life.
Then I will head to Ganghwa Island now.
Please let me know when you have made up your mind.
- Over there. - Catch him.
You can take them now.
- All right. - Good job. Be careful with them.
This place was starting to feel like a real home.
This is upsetting.
This is our motherland.
But the only thing we received from here...
was criticism for being sent to Qing and coming back from there.
Let us have no regrets about leaving this place.
Go through our belongings in the butcher's shop.
Take them to the marketplace to exchange for other stuff.
Bring us food if you can.
Sure. I will.
You should rest up. I can take care of this place.
I will cook for the kids.
And I will leave the rest with you.
Sure.
Goodness. I am glad to run into you.
I was looking for you because I have a job for you.
Is that so?
A minister's servant just dropped by.
She said the price was not an issue.
She wanted the best seamstress...
to make some clothes for her young master.
I was waiting for you to drop by.
Thank you.
Show them what you can do.
When he likes something, he tends to place a huge order.
Sure.
When you are making his clothes,
I need you to make socks for the lord too.
Look. I need you to make a pouch inside the socks.
A pouch with this shape. You can do it, right?
A pouch in a sock?
Yes. That is her usual order. So that is all you have to do.
But she needs them urgently.
She wants them by tomorrow. You can do it, right?
- Of course. - Gosh.
Then go ahead and choose the fabric.
The most expensive silk is there. So choose one from there.
Sure.
Goodness.
Can I ask for some directions?
If I go down that way,
will I reach Seheung Temple?
If you go down a bit more, you will see the first gate.
- I see. Thank you. - Sure.
What is this?
They wanted me to make a pouch inside the sock.
- It is odd, right? - A pouch in a sock?
Gosh. Are they trying to hide a precious gem inside?
I know, right?
They said it was urgent, so I have to make them by tomorrow.
By the way, is Gwang Soon with a man or something?
How come she is coming home late every day?
Gosh. I hope that is the case.
She seemed to be down lately. I am kind of worried about her.
Actually, I noticed that too.
She keeps looking for shoes in my dreams.
Something feels off.
Shoes? Is that a bad dream?
Well, I am not sure.
It could be both. It could be bad or good.
Gosh.
Goodness. Where have you been? Why are you just getting home?
Gosh. You must have skipped dinner too.
Wait. Here. I will bring you dinner.
No. I am all right. I had some food on my home.
Gwang Soon, what is going on? You do not seem so good.
What? No, it is nothing.
No. We can tell something is up.
What is it? What is going on?
Just tell us.
- We will help you if we can. - Yes.
Well,
the truth is I am looking for someone too.
- You are? - Who?
My father.
Goodness.
Do you have any idea where he might be?
I heard that he went...
into a temple near Hanyang.
But I do not know which one.
Then we can check every temple around Hanyang.
- Right. We can do that. - Let us do that with you.
Gosh, no.
Do you know how many temples there are around Hanyang?
Gosh.
(Seheung Temple)
- Gosh. - Gosh.
- That is not a lot. - Right. That is not a lot.
The problem is that they are located at the top of a mountain.
I see. You have been climbing mountains every day.
You guys do not have to help me.
I can check the temples one at a time on my own.
This is not a big deal. We can put aside a day for this.
Do you not agree, Bi Ryeong?
I do agree. I used to live on the mountains.
I am an expert on mountains.
Gosh, no.
I am not sure if he is at a temple. What if we end up wasting our time?
Gosh. What is the point of worrying in advance?
Besides, if he is not there, we can start again.
I will go with you until you find your father.
Who knows?
I may not be a good shaman, but maybe, I might be useful.
Sure.
Let us do that. We will do everything together.
All right.
- Thank you. - Do not worry.
Goodness. It must have been so hard to keep it to yourself.
Jo Yi, your accent says,
"I am from Hanyang."
How many mountains do we have to climb?
I think this is the place.
(Turukson)
Kids.
Is this Tail Island?
Who are you?
Ma'am?
You are Jo Yi's mother, right?
It is you, Seung Yul.
Yes. I am Seung Yul from Yeowul Valley.
Have you been well?
Yes. I have.
The air is fresh here.
We should not talk outside. Let us go inside.
It is all right. I like staying outside.
I see.
- Here. - Goodness.
You are still the best cook I know.
So you are a lawyer now.
You knew.
Then you must also know how Jo Yi has been doing.
After I cut my ties with her,
I have not heard from her.
You cut your ties with her?
I will be leaving this island soon.
I am nothing but a burden on my daughter.
You do not have to worry about her.
I am sure she will be brave and take care of herself well.
She is already known as a talented seamstress.
She has customers lining up.
Now, she has friends.
More importantly,
there is a good man who will cherish and protect her.
Yes. He is Deputy Complier of Hongmungwan Master Ra Yi Eon.
They met when he was a secret inspector in Chungcheong Province.
I believe he still keeps her close.
Why?
To live as Turukson?
The Department of Justice is searching for this.
(Gunpowder Transactions)
That is why Jo Yi had that account book.
I came to see you today...
for that exact reason.
Master Yi Eon is investigating a case...
that involves the traitor Park Tae Seo.
I came to ask you for a favor.
Would your leaving help Jo Yi,
or could you do more for her...
by helping with the case?
Please think about it.
Although I lost the position as Jo Yi's suitor to Master Yi Eon,
as her childhood friend,
I came here because I wanted to be of help to her.
Please think about it.
So he left nothing behind?
Anything will do.
Anything about Na Yong Gyun.
All that we have left are his straw shoes.
Could we take a look at those, then?
What for?
Let us just get them, just in case.
- Please wait here. - Sure.
I see it.
I feel it.
- I think he is here. - Really?
Here?
- Let us hurry. - Okay.
May I ask you something?
Hey.
Gwang Soon.
- Yuk Chil. - Jo Yi.
- Bi Ryeong. - Gu Pal?
Why are you both here?
Master Yi Eon sent us here to collect evidence.
Why are you here, Gwang Soon?
I am looking for my father.
What is it?
Is your father's name...
- Na Yong Gyun? - Na...
Yes, it is.
How do you know my father's name?
At that time,
I only thought my father was losing his mind.
One-and-a-half measures of sayeon,
seven grams of baekkyung,
aconite 14 grams.
One-and-a-half measures of sayeon,
seven grams baekkyung, 14 grams aconite.
Seven grams of baekkyung, aconite 14 grams...
How much longer will you do this for?
Father. Pull yourself together.
Will you stop it?
Gwang Soon. My prescription was never wrong.
I used exactly 37.5 grams of angelica root,
- and aconite... - The Crown Prince...
The Crown Prince is already dead.
Why are you still bringing this up?
If the neighbors were to hear...
No, Father. That must not happen.
- Father, please... - It was not me!
Someone poisoned the Crown Prince.
Why else would that substance be in his medicine?
Do not say such a dreadful thing.
What if people think it is true?
Will you please stop it?
Gwang Soon, you must leave.
You could end up in danger too.
- Gosh, Father... - You must go.
- Leave! - Get a grip!
- You must go! - I can't leave you here!
- You must leave! - No, Father. It will be okay.
- You must go. - It will be fine.
Father.
Father, it is okay.
But what my father said was all true.
So, who did it?
Who dare killed the Crown Prince?
And my father.
Who did it?
Park Tae Seo did it.
- Gwang Soon. - I am fine.
I am fine.
I am okay.
What... What do you mean?
I...
I have done something dreadful, young master.
"Young master"?
Why would you call me that?
Mother.
I may have been young,
but I remember your face.
No.
I am not your mother.
If you are doing this out of guilt for leaving me as a child,
I will tell you now that I do not resent you.
I...
I swapped you as a baby.
You have a son, my lord.
I have a son?
Oh, my gosh. Thank you.
It is a boy, my lord.
What does an offspring of a servant have to do with me?
That is not my son. He is just a love child.
Does my son have 10 fingers and 10 toes?
Does he look like me?
Yes, he does. Congratulations, my lord.
Thank you, dear heavens.
I am sorry.
I could not...
let my son...
be treated with disdain as an illegitimate love child.
Young master.
(Ganghwa Island)
(Tavern)
Goodness.
You look like you were terribly seasick.
Tell me.
What is your most famous and delicious dish?
All I have is gukbap.
Then give me one of those.
Sure.
Here you go. The hot soup will make you feel better.
Enjoy.
It is too bland.
Much better.
- I am exhausted. - Me too.
- Welcome. - I am exhausted.
- Goodness. How have you been? - Well.
- Gosh. - Go in.
Give us some gukbaps as well.
Sure. Two gukbaps.
Anyway.
Have you heard about Gokdu?
I hear the leader of Gokdu...
was caught partaking in treason and was utterly destroyed.
Gosh. No wonder the trading group was demolished.
There was nothing left.
The royal forces did not do that.
Some high official from Hanyang, the Chief State Councilor,
had the entire place torn down...
to build a mansion for his son in its place.
Goodness. That trading group was so successful.
I cannot believe it is gone now just like that.
Life is pure vanity.
Park Seung infiltrated Ganghwa Island already?
(Gunpowder Transactions)
(Kang Han Gi, August 10)
They are sickening.
They crossed the sea to sell even on Ganghwa Island.
There must have been someone...
on Ganghwa Island who worked with Park Tae Seo.
Park Tae Seo!
I must go.
I shall bring you to Hanyang.
I must go to Father. I must tell him something.
I need to go!
I cannot let you go.
Get out of my way!
Goodness.
Jo Yi.
Did they not want that by today?
Go ahead.
I will look after Gwang Soon.
Are you sure?
You made a promise.
You cannot lose credibility.
I will be back real quick.
- Be careful. - Thanks.
Goodness.
I came to deliver the socks.
Come in.
Please wait here.
I will get the head servant.
I will.
Be careful. You will get hurt.
Father!
Gosh.
Do Soo, you will get hurt.
Father!
Gosh.
- Father. - My son, you will be hurt.
Father. I am in such a great mood.
I am happy because my son is happy.
Father.
For all those years,
I had wanted my father's acceptance.
But I am his legitimate son.
Not Do Soo,
but...
I am his legitimate son.
The babies were switched.
What would Father say if he finds out...
that Do Soo and I were switched?
That does not change the life that you had led.
Even if you resent it, get angry, and regret it,
things that occurred...
will not be erased.
If you truly want to change,
there is only one way.
Pay for what you have done.
I did not bring him...
the last tonic.
It was probably Do Soo.
Leave it there and sit.
Come here, and take a closer look.
Land and oceans have always been round.
And land and oceans take a shape of a ball like this.
If I have a chance,
I would like to go and visit other countries.
But I am not well as you can see.
Who knows...
there might be a country,
free from discrimination where people are equal?
Does...
such a country truly exist?
I am not sure.
There must be one somewhere.
If there is none,
maybe, this country can be the first one.
Do not mind my silly joke.
Your Highness.
My apologies.
I believe I have made a mistake with the recipe for the tonic.
Let me bring you another one. Please do not drink that.
It is all right.
Please forgive me, Father.
I could not do what you told me. I have failed.
You are such a coward.
Father, I took care of it.
He drank every drop of it.
Goodness. What did I tell you?
He cannot do stuff like this.
I did not want to put blood on your hands.
How stupid.
You could not even do a simple job I asked.
How dare you cause my son to put blood on his hands?
You are useless to me.
Get out of my house right now!
My son.
Was there anyone who saw you?
Father, you had already set everything up.
I did not even have to write down my name on the log.
They just let me in right away.
Goodness, my baby.
My baby.
You are so brave just like me.
- You bet. - My baby.
My baby.
My good baby.
You are right.
I was wrong.
I have committed too many crimes.
Like you said,
I will pay for my crimes.
I will confess to everything.
I will take my friends to Hanyang.
This written note has Park Seung's official seal.
No way.
This is Lord Park Seung's house?
You are to remain silent about everything you saw and heard...
and to cooperate with making herbal tonics for the Crown Prince.
(Park Seung)
(Staff ensured child actors' safety in the filming of this episode.)
(Special appearance by Lee Jun Hyuk and Cha Hak Yeon)
(Secret Royal Inspector & Joy)
You risked your life to find the evidence.
The very first sponsor was the late Crown Prince.
Are you Master Ra Yi Eon?
The ingredients for the tonic.
He was told to poison the Crown Prince.
Wherever you are, stay healthy.
Mother. Father.
She said that the dead son's spirit is living at the house.
You have taken way too many lives.
No wonder why there are so many spirits here.
I will make sure to get the warrant to arrest Park Seung.
Let us go.