(Episode 13)
Confess right now or you will only suffer.
What were you and Lee Myung Woo...
planning to do?
You don't speak for yourself at all.
You are Jung Nan Jung's mouthpiece.
You brought me here to interrogate me in her place.
What are you talking about?
Do you want to succeed so much...
that you're willing to be her dog?
I would willingly tell you the truth...
if you stopped talking and barked instead.
You must have a death wish.
Don't just stand there! Torture him!
- Yes, Sir. - Yes, Sir.
Did you find out?
Yes.
Officer Sung is interrogating Tae Won himself.
- For treason? - Yes.
We'll get rid of one troublemaker.
Now I just have to get rid of...
that woman in Anguk-dong.
Did you ask for me?
Yes, Sir.
What's wrong?
It's a hard favour to grant,
but please let me see the Queen Dowager.
The Queen Dowager?
Is something wrong?
There's something I must tell her.
Tell me first.
The revolt was fabricated.
I can prove it.
Is that true?
Yes, Sir.
Come with me.
If our chief finds out,
both you and I will lose our heads.
I know that.
I will make it up to you later.
I'm not doing this for something in return.
It's in the name of friendship.
Thank you.
- Go. - Thank you.
There's no time, so hurry.
Come right out if I make a sound.
I will.
Go on inside.
Tae Won.
Hey.
Why are you here?
You...
Those scumbags.
Look at you. You're a mess.
Poor thing.
It's not too bad, so don't worry.
Are you all right?
Did they...
bother any of you?
You idiot.
Stop worrying about us.
What happened?
They say you committed treason.
How did that happen?
It was...
fabricated.
Fabricated?
By whom? Who would do such a thing?
Jung Nan Jung.
Jung Nan Jung?
I think...
I took her too lightly.
They might...
get to Sir Gong in Jeonokseo.
Tell them that...
the deal with Lee Myung Woo...
was my idea and that Sir Gong wasn't involved.
Okay. I will.
And if you see Ok Nyeo,
don't you dare tell her...
what happened to me.
Tell her that I'm fine.
Tell her...
to look after Mother in Anguk-dong.
You fool.
You always put yourself last.
Focus on saving yourself.
- Sit. - Yes, Sir.
This is all set up?
What makes you say that?
Some time ago,
Lee Myung Woo...
hung himself in Jeonokseo.
Lee Myung Woo?
Isn't that the head merchant...
who financed the rebels?
Yes. Officer Sung of the Police ruled it a suicide,
but I believe he did not kill himself.
Someone else killed him and made it look like a suicide.
Someone else? Who?
The person who fabricated the revolt.
Who is that?
I think...
it's Jung Nan Jung.
What?
What concerns me the most...
is that Officer Sung, the man who ruled...
Lee Myung Woo's death a suicide is also investigating this case,
and he is betrothed to Lord Yoon's daughter.
Are you suspecting Lord Yoon as well?
I know that everything I said is only circumstantial.
Too many lives are at risk.
We must reveal the truth...
so that no innocent lives are sacrificed.
You...
cannot see the Queen Dowager.
Sir.
All you have is a story based on guesswork.
Would she believe you?
Sir, if I were to tell her the truth...
No.
It has nothing to do with the truth.
As of this moment,
I forbid you...
to speak of...
anything about this.
Please let me see the Queen Dowager.
- I will tell her myself. - That's enough.
I told you to stop.
Do not come to see me about this again.
I won't relay...
what you told me to the Queen Dowager.
I'm doing this...
for your sake,
and to protect you.
So keep this in mind.
You may leave now.
Sir...
So Jung.
Have you met Sir Yoon?
No.
I implored the chief of the Police Bureau,
but he wouldn't let me see him.
They're such jerks.
When I gave them free drinks, they said they'd do anything for me.
Don't you have to beg the commissioner, then?
I already did.
He's no different from them.
They're just scared of Jung Nan Jung.
It was ridiculous.
Please help me meet Lord Yoon.
Let me implore him myself.
What?
We should do everything we can.
We can't just let him die in there.
Okay.
I'll try to find a way.
Please send a message to Jung Mak Gae.
Yes, Ma'am.
Are you out of mind?
How dare you go there! You have no idea what she's capable of.
The Queen Dowager...
trusted me.
Ok Nyeo.
You're cleverer and wiser than anyone.
But you have one downside.
You always try to look at the positive sides of others.
The Queen Dowager isn't someone who you believe she is.
To make the King succeed to the throne,
she exploited power abuse and tyranny...
of Lord Yoon and Jung Nan Jung.
Don't ever visit her again.
You could get yourself in trouble.
- Have you heard about it? - What?
Traitors who're being interrogated in the Department of Justice.
All of them are connected...
to Lee Myung Woo, who died in Jeonokseo.
I've heard that, too.
It's Lee Myung Woo who financed the rebels.
My goodness.
How can you be that naive?
That's not true.
He didn't give them money for rebellion.
- He just bribed them. - What?
Really?
Among the names in the secret list,
there was Jung Dae Shik, the chief of Jeonokseo.
But we didn't interrogate him.
So I think there's something going on behind this.
I'm sure there is something.
Because it's what my uncle said.
Jung Dae Shik?
You all know that the nation is in chaos because of the traitors.
So be careful...
and behave yourselves not to get in trouble.
Yes, Sir. But isn't it weird...
that they just closed the case of the traitor,
Lee Myung Woo, when he died in Jeonokseo?
What do you mean it's weird?
What's weird?
Are you upset that the case is quietly closed?
- Is that it? - That's not what I meant.
What should I do to shut your mouth?
You're very skilled at irritating me...
whenever you open your mouth.
Get lost!
Sorry?
What are you doing? Get lost now!
You.
Don't you ever come to the meetings I preside.
- Treasurer Ji. - Yes, Sir.
Take charge of the duties of Officer Yoo from today.
Pardon me?
Yes... Yes, Sir.
Don't just stand here. Get out of here now!
Gosh, let's go.
- What a jerk. - That's not what I meant.
- Stop it. - You know I didn't mean it.
Sir, have you been well?
Yes, I have. Why do you ask?
I need to talk to you privately.
- Can we go somewhere quiet? - Gosh.
Follow me, then.
I hate to have a lot on my plate.
Goodness.
What is it? I'm busy. Just get to the point.
I rushed here for you.
Please don't neglect my effort like that.
Gosh.
The traitors who are being interrogated received money...
from Lee Myung Woo. You're aware of this, right?
Is that what you're here for?
Of course I am.
But in fact,
Lee Myung Woo's money...
wasn't to finance the rebels.
It was just a bribe.
A bribe?
Yes, a bribe.
That bribe somehow turned into the funds for plotting treason.
And what's important is...
your name is...
on the secret list of Lee Myung Woo.
What? My name?
In other words, the Department of Justice...
can summon you anytime.
What... What are you talking about?
As you know,
I just looked after him a bit...
and received a small sum for that.
It's not fair to say...
that's a bribe.
How much did you get from him?
It's...
I'm asking you how much you received.
I received four... No.
300 yang.
Okay.
I will give you...
100 yang. So please keep this secret.
- Sorry? - Gosh.
Then, 130 yang.
- Sorry? - Fine! 200 yang!
Oh dear.
Gosh.
You're here, Ok Nyeo.
- Go to the gate of Jeonokseo. - What is it?
A guy named Do Chi wants to see you.
He said he's the head merchant of Gong Jae Myung's organisation.
Oh, Ok Nyeo.
Did you meet Sir Yoon?
Oh... Yes, I did.
How was he?
I thought he'd be half dead. But he looked fine.
He's really fine.
He's all right.
That means...
his condition is serious.
How...
How do you know that?
He's accused of treason.
It doesn't make any sense that he's fine.
They are such jerks.
They beat him to a pulp.
Goodness.
He became a total wreck.
But Tae Won that idiot...
told me to tell you...
that he's all right and not to worry about him...
when he's in such state.
And...
he wants you to take care of...
the madam in Anguk-dong.
You...
cannot see the Queen Dowager.
All you have is a story based on guesswork.
Would she believe you?
It has nothing to do with the truth.
As of this moment,
I forbid you...
to speak of...
anything about this.
The Queen Dowager isn't someone who you believe she is.
To make the King succeed to the throne,
she exploited power abuse and tyranny...
of Lord Yoon and Jung Nan Jung.
Those jerks beat him to a pulp.
He became a total wreck.
But Tae Won that idiot...
told me to tell you...
that he's all right and not to worry about him...
when he's in such state.
Ok Nyeo, you're here.
Make it quick. We must not get caught by the chief.
- Yes, Sir. - Good.
Sir Gong.
What happened?
Tae Won is locked up in the Police Bureau.
What?
For what?
He's being interrogated for committing treason.
Treason?
Gosh.
You're back, Sir.
Goodness.
What happened, Sir?
Did something bad happen?
- Jak Doo. - Yes, Sir.
I need to get out of here.
Find a way by any means necessary.
Goodness.
You know your trial will be held in five days.
Please wait just five more days.
It has to be now.
I must get out of here right now.
Find a way!
Yes, Sir.
Did he confess?
He's pretty unshakable. He has already fainted three times,
but he's still not confessing...
to partaking in the revolt.
You don't speak for yourself at all.
You are Jung Nan Jung's mouthpiece.
You brought me here to interrogate me in her place.
Do you want to succeed so much...
that you're willing to be her dog?
I would willingly tell you the truth...
if you stopped talking and barked instead.
What is Madam Jung's relationship with Yoon Tae Won?
Why is she so determined to back him into a corner?
Their unfavourable memories go back a long time.
Yoon Tae Won kept getting in Madam Jung's way.
How could a merchant dare to get in her way?
Unless he's out of his mind,
he would never do such a reckless thing.
Please tell me the truth...
about their relationship.
I apologise.
I cannot tell you that.
If you absolutely have to know, ask Madam Jung directly.
We must make him confess as soon as possible.
Wake him up and keep twisting his legs!
Yes, Sir.
Madam! It's me, Ok Nyeo.
Come in.
You don't need to get up.
Don't worry. It's okay.
Where is Tae Won?
Oh, he is very busy with running the organisation these days.
He might not be able to visit you for the next little while.
I'll come by often instead.
Okay, thank you.
Have you eaten yet, Madam?
Yes, I have.
I listened to your advice and didn't eat any soup.
Could you tell me why I shouldn't be eating soup?
Oh, there's no specific reason.
The physician said...
that eating soupy food is bad for your health for the time being.
You'll be able to eat everything when you regain your health.
By the way, where is Myung Seon?
I'm not sure. She was here until moments ago.
Myung Seon has been acting strange as of late.
How so?
I've been looking after her since she was a kid,
but I've never seen her looking as down and pale as she does now.
I can sense nervous energy in her eyes,
and she doesn't answer me when I ask her if anything is wrong.
Please don't kill me. Please spare my life.
Please don't kill me!
Let's go!
Myung Seon.
Do you know who is trying to kill you?
I do.
It's the person...
who told you to poison Madam to death.
That person is trying to eliminate...
the evidence permanently by killing you.
Myung Seon, you were used.
If you want to live, you must tell me everything.
Tell me who told you to poison Madam.
How did it go?
We failed.
What?
You idiots.
You couldn't even take care of that young girl?
We're very sorry.
A random girl interfered.
Who is she?
I think that she's the girl...
who used to visit Anguk-dong with Yoon Tae Won.
You two should leave Hanyang immediately.
Lay low for the next little while.
- Yes, Sir. - Yes, Sir.
- Ok Nyeo? - Yes.
That girl meddled in our plan.
If she gets involved, things will get even more complicated.
You should handle Myung Seon yourself.
Yes, Ma'am.
This lady will serve you for the next little while.
What about Myung Seon?
She won't be in Hanyang for a while as per Sir Yoon's order.
I have no idea what is going on.
Sir Yoon will fill you in on the details when he visits you.
Please don't worry too much.
Myung Seon.
I'll take you to a safe place, so don't be scared.
Let's go.
Where are you taking me?
You'll find out when you get there.
Did you want to see me?
Yes.
Go to the Palace and meet with the Queen Dowager.
The Palace?
I'm sure you've picked up on the fact...
that the Queen Dowager and your father...
are not on good terms at the moment.
The Queen Dowager is especially fond of you,
so you should go and console her anger.
I will, Mother. Please don't worry.
I'll be sure to do a good job.
I heard the news!
You're going to the Palace with Lady Shin Hye, right?
Yes, I am.
Please take me with you.
I've never been to the Palace.
Gosh, what are you talking about now?
Do you think that anyone can enter the Palace?
Well, if I'm considered anybody,
what are you, then?
What is wrong with you?
Are you throwing tantrums at me now?
Lady Shin Hye.
Let's go!
Yes, my lady.
Your Majesty, have you been keeping well?
I'm glad to see you.
Have a seat here.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I heard from your mother that you're getting married soon.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Tell me. Have you seen your future husband yet?
Yes.
How is he? Do you like him?
He's tall and good-looking,
but I'm not really sure.
Why do you say that?
He comes across as too arrogant.
Oh, no.
He probably underestimated you.
Shall I teach him a lesson?
No, it's okay.
Don't hesitate to tell me if there is anything you want.
I should give you a gift for your wedding.
Your Majesty.
Please forgive my parents...
for what they did to you.
That would be the best gift for me.
Is that so?
Father!
What was the Queen Dowager's mood like?
She said that she'd forgive you and Mother!
Did she really say that?
Yes!
Great job!
Please go in.
Okay, I will.
Your Majesty.
How is the investigation of the revolt going so far?
We arrested all those involved...
and got their confessions.
As we suspected, Queen Janggyeong's family...
was behind the revolt.
I will locate every single person...
who was involved and make them pay for their treachery.
Sit.
You barely had any time to recover from your time in Jeonokseo.
You did well.
I do not deserve any praise. I did my duty.
I apologise for not being able to prevent this in advance.
I will serve you...
and our King with my life, Your Majesty.
You are the only one I truly trust.
Do not let me down again.
I won't, Your Majesty.
I will never do anything to upset you again.
Your Majesty.
Trust me.
How did it go?
There is nothing to worry.
The Queen Dowager has finally warmed up to me again.
You went through a lot, my lord.
I did not.
I didn't do much this time.
I owe it all to Nan Jung.
I should go and have a drink with her.
My lord.
I just got a message...
from Gyo Ha at Sosoru.
Hwang Gyo Ha?
Yes.
She wishes to speak with you urgently.
I am Lee So Jung.
Let me pour you a drink.
Sosoru...
Welcome. I was expecting you.
Good.
Come inside.
Please sit down.
What did you want to say?
Do you remember So Jung?
She wishes to see you.
Does she? What for?
You should ask her that yourself.
I have a feeling she fell head over heels in love with you.
Don't waste my time, then. Call her in right now.
She is getting ready.
Have a drink while you wait.
- Very well, then. - Here.
- Go and get her. - Yes, Sir.
Is So Jung ready?
I have bad news.
Jung Nan Jung is here.
What?
Hello.
It has been a while.
What brings you here?
I heard that my husband is here.
What do you think you're doing?
Let go of me.
- So Jung. - Gyo Ha.
You must be So Jung.
Who are you?
I am Jung Nan Jung.
You're as pretty as I heard.
I see why he fell for you.
What is going on?
What is this about?
Nan Jung.
Do not get involved.
Do you...
really not know what this is about?
If you value that pretty face of yours,
do not serve my husband ever again.
I am a kisaeng.
It is my duty to serve whoever wants me.
That is not my concern.
Quit being a kisaeng or leave Sosoru.
It's all up to you.
What's taking her so long?
Is anyone out there?
Where is So Jung?
I'm bored.
Finally. Come and sit down.
What are you doing here?
Can I not be here?
Isn't this where we first met?
Seeing you here...
brings back a lot of fond memories.
Must you do this?
Have you forgotten what I said?
If you really like So Jung,
then for her sake,
do not meet her again.
Didn't I warn you?
I will pour you a drink.
Come on.
While you were in prison,
I did all sorts of things for you.
A stranger would think...
I had lost my mind and soul.
There is nothing I won't do for you.
So don't think of betraying me.
Do you understand?
Yes.
- Sir. - Ok Nyeo.
Come along.
Wait.
What...
is this place?
Don't be afraid.
This is the safest place you can be.
Let's go.
Go.
You can stay here for now.
I'm not locking you up. I'm hiding you.
Go on in.
It's okay.
Listen carefully.
The only way to guarantee your safety...
is to tell me who ordered you to poison your mistress.
You need a witness to have that person punished...
and save your skin.
Do you understand?
Think about it carefully.
- Let's go. - Okay.
Oh dear.
I'm not sure if we should do this.
If our chief finds out...
He's thoughtless, dumb, tall and strong,
and he might kill me.
I don't even want to think about it.
Don't worry.
I'll make sure nothing happens.
Okay. You're the only one I trust.
Here, eat this.
Did you think about what I said?
I'll tell you.
I'll tell you everything.
You've made a right decision.
Well done.
I'll see how good you are at it.
So you were famous in Yeoju?
So you are skilled at pilfering?
If you fail, I'll knock you out.
Man Soo, give it a shot.
Okay.
Go for it.
My goodness! It's so loud.
It's so loud.
Come over here.
Hey, it was too loud. It was loud.
It was so loud.
Didn't you say you're good at this? Gosh!
I've never seen anyone who's dumb like you.
Are you trying to let everyone in the town know...
that you're a pickpocket? If you fail like this,
you'll be taken to the Police Bureau right away.
You moron. You little punk.
Do it right! Goodness.
Why don't you show us first?
What did you say?
Watch your manners!
- How dare you tell me to do stuff? - Stop!
Show us first.
And hit him if you succeed, okay?
I got it.
You guys don't believe me.
Be prepared not to fall in love with me.
Get out of my way!
Let's see what happens when you fail.
What?
Here it is.
That's unbelievable.
I didn't make any sound.
Come here.
What a rude brat you are.
Did you see how good I am?
Did you?
Stop it. Have lunch and do it again.
- You've got no time to eat. - Gosh.
Have lunch first.
Come here. Have lunch first.
They got no talent for this.
They've just begun training.
Please don't hit them and be gentle.
I'll count on you.
- Goodness. - How about...
some rice wine?
We have to go to the market to do it.
- So I'll drink later. - Gosh.
- Have lunch before you go. - Guys, follow me!
Man Soo, Man Ok!
You can do it! Okay?
That one?
You dumb.
Gosh.
You have such a poor sense of judgement.
Gosh.
That person.
The lady over there?
Do you think she's a good target?
I'll show you how to do this. Watch me.
Let's do it.
Gosh, where has she gone?
Follow me if you want to live.
Who are you?
Sorry?
Why did you shadow me?
What do you mean? I didn't shadow you.
Say it if you don't want to die.
Why are you doing this to me?
- It was a pure coincidence. - Kill him.
Wait, wait. Please don't kill me.
I will tell you. I'll tell you everything.
Actually,
someone asked me to find you.
Who is it?
Haven't you...
lost your jade rings?
How do you know that?
I have...
the rings.
Wait. Please hold on.
The one who's looking for you...
also has the same rings.
She asked me to find you.
Who is it?
I'm not supposed to tell you that.
- What should I do? - Do you think I told them...
to kill you only to scare you?
Gosh, wait.
She's a warden of Jeonokseo...
and her name is Ok Nyeo.
She has...
the same rings as yours.
Her rings are the keepsake of her mother.
So she wanted to know...
why you have the same rings.
Please don't kill me.
Please spare my life.
Filthy scums.
Sir, I brought him.
Oh, great.
Finally, you'll be released.
Congratulations.
I owe it all to you.
I'll never forget your kindness.
Don't mention it. We should help each other out.
I'll make sure...
to treat you nicely in Sosoru soon.
Sosoru? That's great.
Why are you standing there? Help him out.
Yes, Sir.
- Let's get going. - Great.
- Good. - Sir.
His trial will be held in five days.
Would it be okay to release him now?
I've taken care of this with the Police Bureau.
So don't worry about it.
I may be out of line,
but if you keep releasing prisoners by receiving bribes,
you'll get in serious trouble someday.
Please be cautious.
How dare you! Stop worrying about me...
and worry about yourself. You might have to live as an officer forever!
Gosh.
Gosh, you scared me. What's wrong with you?
How much did you receive from Gong Jae Myung?
What are you talking about?
Why do you suspect me? I received nothing.
I just did as Chief Jung ordered me.
Please step back. I should get going.
What a weasel.
Fine.
So you'll pocket everything...
by yourself without me now.
You birdbrain, Jung Dae Shik.
You've just made a huge mistake.
Let's see...
what's waiting for you, you jerk.
- Hello, Sir! - Hello, Sir!
Have you been doing well?
Sir!
It's good to have you back here with us.
You know where I've been. You didn't have to be here to greet me.
Uncle!
There you are.
Let me see.
You look great.
I guess the life in Jeonokseo wasn't that bad.
What a wench.
How can you say that? I'd been locked up.
I sent you private meals everyday.
Dear me.
Are you my niece or my enemy?
- Do Chi, I need to talk to you. - Yes.
Yes, Sir.
What?
Tell me. How much did you pay him?
What do you mean?
I know he'd be released in five days.
How much did you use to take him out this quickly?
Gosh.
What? Goodness.
You threw away such hard-earned money.
I need to see Lord Yoon.
Sorry?
Why do you want to see him?
Why do you think I want to see him?
I'll tell him that Tae Won whom Jung Nan Jung sent to jail...
is his son.
No way.
No way, Sir.
That's not something that Tae Won wants.
Then, what should I do?
There's no other way.
Should I just sit here...
and wait until Tae Won dies?
Lord Yoon is a heartless person...
who already abandoned...
Tae Won and his mother.
I'm sure he'll never take care of Tae Won now.
Moreover, if Jung Nan Jung finds this out,
Tae Won might have to suffer even worse than now.
Be quiet.
I already came up with a good idea.
Just go and make an appointment with Lord Yoon.
Please, Sir.
My lord,
Gong Jae Myung...
wants to see you.
Gong Jae Myung?
He's released earlier than I expected.
Tell him to come in.
But my lord,
there's a lot of bad blood...
between Gong Jae Myung and Nan Jung.
Why do you want to see him?
I'm also aware that they hold a grudge to each other.
But I owe him a lot from Jeonokseo.
Okay.
So you came to visit me.
It's good to see you.
Come sit here.
Thank you for taking your time to meet with me like this.
Don't mention it.
Thanks to you, I had such a comfortable stay...
behind bars in Jeonokseo.
I'll never forget the taste of the foods you gave me.
All of the rare delicacies I can eat anytime I want now...
don't even compare to those foods you gave me.
Since you're here anyway,
you and my wife should clear the misunderstandings you two have.
Meet with my wife before you leave.
My lord.
I have a favour to ask you.
A favour?
I guess you're going to ask me to do something huge for you...
in return for eating those foods you gave me in prison.
All right. Let's hear it.
My lord.
Do you know the name, Yoon Tae Won?
What? How do you know that name?
Yoon Tae Won is in my merchant organisation.
Furthermore, I know that he's your bloodline.
Lord Yoon.
Tae Won has been framed for treason.
He is going through an ordeal at the Police Bureau at the moment.
Treason?
Yes.
He never participated in any treasonous attempts.
He got trapped into it because he tried...
to make a business deal with the deceased Lee Myung Woo.
If he can't endure the tortures...
and ends up saying that he was actually involved in the revolt,
then his life could be put in danger.
Lord Yoon, please.
Please save Tae Won's life.
Please, my lord!
The Police Bureau will find out...
whether he is innocent or not through its investigation.
Lord Yoon.
I should let you know...
that Tae Won has been in conflict with Madam Jung's organisation.
That is why...
Madam Jung framed him for treason.
Nan Jung did that?
Yes, my lord.
It is all my fault.
He acted recklessly...
in order to avenge his mother's death, and I couldn't stop him.
So please punish me instead...
and spare Tae Won his life. Lord Yoon.
Please help me. Please save Tae Won's life.
Please, Lord Yoon!
Nan Jung, Nan Jung.
I heard that Gong Jae Myung...
is meeting with Lord Yoon at the moment.
Why is he meeting with Lord Yoon?
I heard that he helped Lord Yoon a lot...
when they were in the same cell in Jeonokseo.
How much help could he have gotten?
Why is he wasting his time with that jerk?
That lowlife just doesn't know his place, does he?
Please give us some privacy.
Yes, my lord.
You look upset.
Did something happen?
I heard that Yoon Tae Won is being tortured at the Police Bureau now...
because you framed him for treason.
Lord Yoon, who told you this?
That's not important.
Get him out of there now!
How could I get him out of there?
There's hard evidence that he was in collusion with Lee Myung Woo.
Letting him go would mean that we went through...
all of the trouble to fabricate the revolt for nothing.
Just do as I say and release him!
I cannot do that. I can't do that for you.
You can't?
You can break whatever you want!
Destroy this room as well as this entire house!
- How dare you! - I absolutely can't release him!
Goodness. Are you really going to do this?
Do you know how many times...
Yoon Tae Won has gotten in my way over the years?
A long time ago, someone threw a stone at me...
when I was walking on the street.
It hit me on the head, and it made me bleed.
Oh, no! My lady!
My goodness.
How dare you! What did you just do? Who are you?
I'm Yoon Tae Won.
I'll be sure to avenge my mother's death!
You must be Hong Mae's son.
I will forgive you this once...
because of Hong Mae.
However,
if you do something like this ever again,
I will never forgive you.
Let's go.
- Yes, my lady. - Yes, my lady.
Those eyes of his that day.
I cannot forget those vengeful eyes.
Ever since that day,
he's been aiming his dagger at me.
Not only did he constantly meddle in my organisation's business,
but he also hid that girl, Ok Nyeo,
who told the Queen Dowager on you.
That rat is the one who did it!
So are you saying...
that I should just sit back and watch you kill my son?
Nan Jung, listen.
If you keep disrespecting me like this, I will not forgive you.
- Lord Yoon! - I'm Yoon Won Hyung!
Have you forgotten the fact that all the power...
and wealth in your hands come from me?
Do you know how much tears I've shed...
in order to protect that power and wealth?
Release Yoon Tae Won immediately! Do it right now!
I cannot do that.
Are you out of your mind?
How dare you! Go and get him...
out of there!
Did I make myself clear?
Nan Jung.
You should just do as Lord Yoon says.
He's Lord Yoon's son, after all.
I agree, Nan Jung.
Nothing good will come out...
of upsetting Lord Yoon further.
You should take a step back. Please?
Answer me. Nan Jung!
You're saying that we should let Yoon Tae Won go?
That is correct.
Releasing him now could tarnish my honour...
and disgrace you as well as Lord Yoon.
I am aware of it.
Could I ask you why you're doing this?
I cannot tell you right now.
Don't ask me anything else and just do as I say.
Did you want to see me, Sir?
Release...
Yoon Tae Won immediately.
Pardon me? What is going on?
Just do as I say and let him go!
Yes, Sir. I will do so.
I will let him go.
Oh, Tae Won!
Hey! Tae Won!
Gosh, Tae Won. Are you okay?
I'm sorry for worrying you.
- Oh, no! - Gosh, Tae Won!
What are you guys doing? Take him now!
- Yes, Sir. - Yes, Sir.
Goodness, he's in a terrible shape.
- Hey, help me carry him. - Okay.
Thank you. Thank you so much, Sir.
Give him some food.
Goodness. I heard that he's Yoon Won Hyung's illegitimate son.
They say that blood is thicker than water.
He got released even though he's affiliated with treason.
Gosh.
Master.
I have something to tell you.
What is it?
Could we go somewhere quiet?
Did they really try to poison her?
Yes. I have the poison...
as well as a statement from a servant who tried to poison her.
If you have firm evidence like that,
you should just report it to the Police Bureau.
No.
The chief officer of the Police Bureau...
is carrying out directions from Jung Nan Jung.
He is her future son-in-law,
so he certainly won't investigate the case properly.
Please tell me what you think I should do.
The current officer of Law Enforcement...
is a man named Kim Tae Jung.
He and I used to study together.
I can't guarantee it,
but he at least won't tiptoe around Jung Nan Jung.
Even if he can't reveal the truth about the case,
he should be able to report...
her evil deeds to the Royal Court at least.
Hey, Ok Nyeo. I have a message for you.
I just met a guy named Do Chi from Gong Jae Myung's organisation.
He told me that Tae Won got released from the Police Bureau.
He wants to see you now.
Just a moment.
She's Ok Nyeo, a warden at Jeonokseo.
Sir Yoon.
Hello.
Are you okay?
I almost died in there.
I hoped...
to see you before I died.
I'm glad we met and I'm still alive.
Stop it.
How is Mother in Anguk-dong?
She's still taking her medicine.
But someone tried to kill Myung Seon.
What?
So what happened to her?
I saved her and took her to a safe place.
Where?
The basement cell I was once locked up in.
I thought that would be the safest place.
Sir.
Who are you?
I am Jun Woo Chi.
I came here...
because I have something urgent to tell you.
Something urgent?
What is that? Tell me.
An innocent person...
was threatened and fled for her life.
I was hoping...
you would be willing to hear her story.
How far must we go?
I'm sorry, but we're nearly there.
Ok Nyeo. Ok Nyeo.
Who are you?
I am Ok Nyeo, a warden at Jeonokseo.
Sir Lee Ji Ham told me to speak with you,
but I came up with this ruse because...
I was afraid you wouldn't be willing to see me.
Do forgive me.
Sir Lee Ji Ham?
Where is he?
He's in Jeonokseo.
He hasn't changed, then.
So,
why did he send you to me?
Kim Tae Jung the Officer of Law Enforcement?
Yes.
He doesn't show his political opinion,
but everyone knows that...
he has ties with Queen Janggyeong's family.
If Ok Nyeo met with him,
she must have a good reason to.
We first have to find Myung Seon...
and get rid of her.
Why did you make such a mess of things?
I apologise.
Do whatever it takes...
to kill the girl and get rid of the evidence.
Do you understand?
Yes, I do.
Officer Kim said he would speak with Myung Seon.
Good.
- Go and get her. - Okay.
Sir Yoon.
I can't...
forgive you for what you did,
but I'm glad you changed your mind.
Master...
I'm so sorry.
There's no time to waste. Let's go.
Yes. Let's go.
This is Officer Kim.
I am Yoon Tae Won.
You must be Myung Seon.
Yes, Sir.
I heard your story.
Now tell me the truth.
Who...
told you to poison your mistress?
Tell me.
I was...
given the order by...
Oh no.
Myung Seon.
Ok Nyeo!
(The Flower in Prison)
The Queen Dowager...
You put up with it so well until now.
I will show them who I am.
Officer Kim.
What should we do now?
There's no one we can trust.
Who can we talk to when someone...
wrongs us like this?
I decided to stop...
running away out of fear. However small,
I will fight for it if I can.
You must be...
Tae Won.
Get out of here!