(Episode 19)
- They're back. - Sirs.
How did it go?
Very well. It went just as we wanted it to.
Is that true? Well done. That is great news.
We owe you a lot, Sir Lee.
Woo Chi.
And Ok Nyeo, thank you so much.
Sir Lee.
You're very welcome. You did very well.
Not at all.
Tell him not to enter the auction.
What? Why?
I will tell him of a way...
he can make much more profit.
The government-owned salt kilns didn't produce...
much salt this year,
and we don't have enough to feed the soldiers.
I will help him win the right to supply my army,
so tell him he doesn't have to enter the auction.
What? He will supply salt to the army?
That's what I heard.
He already knew about that deal.
The price they offered at the auction...
was just to bait us.
Are you saying they suggested that low price...
to deceive us?
I think so.
The information we got was actually fake.
What?
What have you done?
I apologise.
Tae Won...
Ok Nyeo.
Chun Doong.
How did it go?
Everything went to plan.
You played a really huge role.
I did not.
Sir Yoon told me to give this to you.
It's 200 yang.
200 yang? I didn't do it for the money.
Keep it.
You didn't get anything for picking the pocket...
of Lady Jung's merchant.
I feel bad that you ended up in Jeonokseo for it, so take it.
I can't. I know you better than that.
You always had a mean streak...
but you know me too well.
This is the you I like.
Good.
- Chun Doong. - What?
They might come looking for you, so lie low for a while.
Okay. Don't worry about that.
- I have to go. - Bye.
- It all went well. - Eat up.
Let's drink.
Just then, Man Ok slapped me.
You deserve it.
Did you have to do that?
I'm so sorry. Eat up.
Did you see Chun Doong?
Yes. I gave him the money.
Why didn't you invite him?
If Dong Chang were to see you two together,
Chun Doong could get into trouble.
You're right. He should lie low.
Come and join us.
I have to go back to Jeonokseo.
I won't be any fun without you.
Sit down and have something to eat.
It's a great day. Sir Gong.
Give a speech.
I can't. I didn't do anything.
- Don't say that. - Come on now.
Sir Lee.
Thank you.
Woo Chi, thank you.
You should thank Ok Nyeo the most.
This couldn't have been possible without her help.
I know that very well.
Ok Nyeo, have a drink.
Sure.
I'm an old man and...
I've been through a lot.
Nothing was as exhilarating and thrilling as this.
I owe it all to you.
You don't.
I thank you for hiring our prisoners.
- Jae Myung. - Yes, Sir Lee.
Set aside just 20 percent of the profit...
you made from the salt.
That should go to the prisoners...
who made the salt for you.
Yes, I will do that.
We'll do that.
Sir, don't I get anything?
You did nothing to deserve money. Be glad we're letting you drink.
Ok Nyeo, who told you that you could...
- supply salt to the army? - I'm curious too.
That was...
It's...
It's a secret.
A secret?
- Can't you tell us? - Please?
She says it's a secret.
- Too bad. - She can't tell us.
Did you find out?
I was right.
Sir Gong will supply the army.
He entered the auction...
only to deceive us.
They didn't want the contract.
They demanded three yang per sack...
just to force us to drop our prices.
He's getting five yang per sack from the army.
We lost 8,000 yang,
and Sir Gong will earn at least 5,000.
What connections do they have that won them...
the right to supply the army?
Do you think...
my husband is helping Tae Won?
He wouldn't do that.
No.
He'd very well do so.
Find out what happened.
I will.
This way.
I think we need to wait it out.
- I guess so. - Why the sudden rain?
It's refreshing, though.
It is. It's nice.
Oh, that secret.
Are you going to keep it from me?
Well... Yes.
Hey, that hurts.
Does it involve the man you were with...
at the tavern?
Yes.
That's all I can say.
Don't ask any more.
This is so boring.
Go on alone.
I don't see why I should walk you home...
when you're such a great fighter.
Are you upset again?
When did I ever get upset?
Don't be like that.
Who is that man?
I really can't tell you.
Forget it. I'm going home.
Wait.
Okay, I'll tell you.
But you can't tell anyone else.
I won't. I'll keep your secret.
Who is that man?
He's a secret inspector who gets orders...
directly from the King.
- Is that true? - Yes.
He wanted to see me...
because the King wanted to know how things work at Jeonokseo.
He helped out this time only so he could help...
the prisoners profit.
Really?
Do you have to stay in touch?
Not really,
but if he wants to see me again...
He should know more than enough about Jeonokseo now.
You have no reason to meet.
Try not to meet with him.
Why?
Just don't.
If you tell me not to, I won't.
Will you walk me back now?
Of course.
- Let's go. - Okay.
Let me clarify,
just so you don't get the wrong idea.
The reason I don't want you to see that man...
doesn't have anything to do with me.
I don't like him.
Why are you laughing?
Sir Lee taught me...
how to read faces...
and I'm pretty good at it.
He has a very good fortune.
He can't.
He's pale and looks like a fop.
Men like Jak Doo,
Do Chi and Chun Doong have great faces.
That's real fortune.
You know nothing. Let's go.
How did the auction go?
Lady Jung will supply the salt.
I see.
- What's their bidding price? - It's 2.9 yang.
If they supply at that price,
they'll lose about 8,000 yang.
Okay.
- You may leave now. - Yes, Your Majesty.
Chief.
- Sir Gong is here. - You're here. It's nice to see you.
Thanks to your help,
we've earned a handsome profit in the deal.
Well...
Please take this.
What is this?
It's a small portion of the profit we've made.
Please spend this for the prisoners who worked in the salt kilt.
Okay. I will.
And...
This is...
This is for you, Sir.
You shouldn't have. This is completely unnecessary.
Please help us...
continue to use the labour of Jeonokseo prisoners.
Sure. Of course, I will.
I will definitely help you.
Ok Nyeo, put priority on Gong's organisation...
when it comes to...
using the prisoners' labour.
Yes, Sir.
Good.
- Thank you so much. - You're welcome.
I don't know what I should do to repay you.
Please don't mind me.
I'm happy that things are going very smoothly.
Still, I'm worried about something.
What is it?
Jung Nan Jung...
will not just sick back if she finds out what happened.
I'm worried that she might hurt...
you and Tae Won.
I've already come up with a way out.
Please don't worry.
That's good to hear.
I'll leave now. Take care.
- Yes, Sir. - Bye.
You should always be quick-witted.
- You know how astute I am. - Chief Yang.
What brings you here?
We need to discuss something urgently.
- What is it? - Let's go in.
So what is it? Tell me.
- You want him out? - Yes.
It's okay. Just tell me.
- What is it? - Let's take seats first.
- Do you remember... - Yes.
I told you earlier that there is a guy who claims to be...
an officer of Law Enforcement?
Of course, I do.
We're working on that case.
I will tell you how to catch him.
- Seriously? - Yes.
That swindler is...
hitting on Ok Nyeo.
- Ok Nyeo? - Yes.
I saw him hitting on Ok Nyeo with my own eyes.
So, if you secretly follow Ok Nyeo,
you'll be able to arrest him.
Okay.
Anyway, why are you telling me that?
I want him out.
- Come closer. - Okay.
If you catch him, you will be...
Right?
Look. I'm Chief Yang.
That's a piece of cake.
- We're friends. - Right.
- Then, I'll count on you. - Okay.
- Take a seat. - Take care.
You can take a seat now.
Great.
If this works out,
I might be able to get a jackpot.
- Hey. - Yes, Sir?
Do you have any scoundrel friends?
Sorry? Scoundrels?
They are here.
Goodness. You all look menacing.
They're pretty skilled.
- Is that so? - Why are you just standing?
- Bow to the chief. - Hello, Sir.
Good.
Why did you...
want scoundrels instead of constables?
You know how cranky the Officer Sung is these days.
If things don't go wrong,
we'll get in trouble.
You have a very keen insight.
Well, it's nothing.
Goodness.
Did you want to see me?
I will go outside the Palace now.
- Go get prepared. - Sorry?
Do you mean right now, Your Majesty?
- Yes. - Your Majesty,
I'm afraid to tell you...
but you should refrain from going out of the Palace during the day.
There are a lot of eyes on you inside the Palace.
You also need to meet the Queen Dowager at 4pm.
- I'll come back before then. - Still...
Stop. It's going to be all right.
It won't take long.
I'll come back on time.
Go get prepared.
Gosh.
- I love new clothes. - Chun Doong.
Where are you going?
- Gosh, wait. Please stop. - Where do you think you're going?
- Please hold on. - Stay still.
Get off, please.
Why did you do it?
I did nothing wrong.
- What are you talking about? - You jerk.
Goodness.
I'm sure...
- you know what I'm talking about. - Sorry?
- Take him. - Yes, Sir.
- Stop. Please hold on, Sir. - Move!
Listen to me first.
You little punk!
You fooled me with Tae Won, right?
I'm not silly.
I wouldn't do anything that reckless.
I really didn't fool you. Please spare my life.
If you want to live,
prove that you're not lying to me.
What do you mean?
I did just as you told me.
Really?
A good beating will help you remember.
Sir.
How dare you fool me?
Please stop.
Please forgive me.
Did he tell you?
He's still not saying anything.
You need to take care of a more urgent issue.
What is it?
Go get a girl called Ok Nyeo at Jeonokseo.
- Sorry? - You know how skilled...
she is in martial arts. Stay alert.
Yes, Ma'am.
- Ok Nyeo. - Yes?
Guess what I got.
A guard asked me to give this to you.
- To me? - Yes.
He said it's from a guy.
Let me see.
Who sent this?
Gosh, it's nothing.
Come on. Who is it?
- I'll be right back. - Ok Nyeo.
I'm sure something is going on.
Who is that guy?
What?
Where is he?
Come out!
Did you think you'd be able to lock me up forever?
Ok Nyeo...
Excuse me. I am sorry.
Get out of my way.
Treasurer Ji!
What happened to you?
- Where is Ok Nyeo? - Ok Nyeo?
She left to meet someone.
What is it?
Hey!
You have to tell me what's going on!
Tae Won. Tae Won!
- Gosh, - Chun Doong,
what happened to your face?
That's not what's important.
Tae Won, this is serious.
Ok Nyeo is in danger.
What are you talking about?
Jung Nan Jung told Dong Chang to get Ok Nyeo.
What did you say?
I stopped by at Jeonokseo.
Ok Nyeo went out to see someone.
So, who is this someone she went to see?
I don't know.
Let's go, Chun Doong.
Hey. You should go with them.
Yes, Sir.
What is happening?
- Jae Seo. - Yes, Your Majesty.
You should stay away.
Pardon me?
I want to have a conversation with her quietly.
All of you should stay away.
- However, Your Majesty... - Now.
Yes, Your Majesty.
- Hello, Sir. - You're here.
Why are you alone today?
I wanted to speak with you quietly.
What is it?
How is it going with supplying salt to the army?
Yes. Thanks to you, it's going great, Sir.
- Thank you so much. - Sure.
It's nothing big. Don't mind it.
Is that what you wanted to speak to me about?
No, it's not that.
Actually, I have something I want to tell you as well.
Do you? Go ahead.
Now that you know everything you need to know about Jeonokseo,
I won't be seeing you any more.
Why? Did I make you feel uncomfortable?
No, it's not that.
I think it's the right thing to do.
I'm not asking you to see me...
just because I want to hear about Jeonokseo.
Well... I also want to hear how people live these days.
That is something that you, as a secret inspector,
should find out on your own.
That must be what His Majesty...
wants you to do.
Right. That's true.
You're right. His Majesty...
There he is.
That swindler. Let's go and get him.
Hey, you fool.
Can't you see? Look carefully.
Can't you see those guys?
Those guys are with him.
We should get them first.
Yes, Sir.
Don't make a fuss and knock them down at one stroke.
Yes, Sir.
Let's go.
Who are they now?
That head merchant of the organisation.
How do you know him?
I met him at Jeonokseo when I was little.
He has helped me out a lot.
Why do you ask?
I just...
thought you seemed very close.
What? No, we aren't.
It's not what you think.
If it's not,
- why are you blushing? - Excuse me?
If you don't have anything else to say, I'll be going.
Ok Nyeo.
Ok Nyeo. Where are you going?
Ok Nyeo. Why are you blushing?
How dare you! Who are you?
I need to speak to this girl.
Get lost if you don't want to get hurt.
How dare you!
Do you realise who you're speaking to?
I don't care who you are.
Get out of here, you brat!
There is someone looking for you.
Follow us quietly.
I think I know who it is.
I have no reason to see her. Please go back.
Or what? Do you want to fight me again?
Stop.
Go away at once!
Jae Seo.
- Jae Seo! - Look at this crazy man.
Stay out of it if you don't want to die!
Sir, you should go first.
What are you talking about?
How can I leave you here alone?
This is my last warning.
If you drop your weapons and go away now,
I'll still have to punish you,
but I'll let you live.
Jae Seo.
- Jae Seo. - Hey.
Take this guy down first.
Sir. Who are those guys?
Shouldn't we do something?
Gosh, this is driving me crazy.
What if we interfere and get in trouble?
Sir, let's go. Now.
Oh okay.
Get them!
Stop!
- Here. - Goodness.
Where did they go?
Well... Excuse me.
Sure. Yes.
They're gone.
Who on earth are they?
Well...
It's a long story.
It's probably better you don't know.
But they tried to kidnap you in the middle of the day and...
tried to do me a harm.
Of course I should know.
Tell me who they are.
That's... Well...
He is someone I had a bad incident with.
That's all I can tell you.
I see.
But...
did you learn martial arts?
How can a warden at Jeonokseo be so good at martial arts?
Well... It's...
I was a spy once.
A spy?
Yes.
Who are you?
That's what I want to ask you.
Stay still.
Tell me who you are.
I am Han Jae Seo, Palace Guard Officer.
He's still trying to deceive us.
I thought you worked for the Ministry of Law Enforcement.
You're Palace Guard Officer now?
Where is the man who was over there?
You mean the officer of Law Enforcement?
He ran away.
- What? - You'd better tell me...
who you are now!
- You all know Ok Nyeo, right? - Yes, Sir.
Let's spread out and look for her.
If you find her, let Do Chi know.
- Now, go and find her! - Yes, Sir.
Tae Won.
- What happened? - She's not at Jung Nan Jung's.
I think she hasn't been caught yet.
Let's look for her together.
- All right. - I got it.
Move faster!
Dong Chang.
What brings you here?
Where is Ok Nyeo?
How should I know where she is?
Dong Chang. What's the matter with you?
We all know you're trying to catch Ok Nyeo.
Where is she?
I have no energy left to talk to you.
Get lost if you want to live.
Tell me where Ok Nyeo is and I'll let you live.
You don't get the hint, do you?
Get them all!
Sir.
Do you know me?
Of course. You're Lord Yoon's...
- brother-in-law? - Correct.
Nan Jung is my sister.
Right. Why did you...
wish to see me?
Nan Jung wants to see you.
What? Why would she...
wish to see me?
Don't be afraid.
Can you come with me right now?
Of course I can. I should.
I'll come with you.
Come in.
- Sit. - Thank you.
Come closer.
Oh yes, I will.
I came closer, my lady.
- Are you Officer Yoo? - Yes, my lady.
My name is Yoo Jong Hoi.
It is a great honour to meet you.
I will get straight to the point.
Could you help me?
- Pardon? - If you help me,
I will guarantee that...
you go from being a mere officer...
to the chief of Jeonokseo.
Do you...
Do you really...
Do you mean that, my lady?
Why would I lie to you?
What do you say?
I'll do it. I promise that...
I will do anything.
I will do anything you tell me to. My lady.
My lady.
I'll do anything you say.
I am at your disposal.
I will do anything.
We deserve to die, Sir.
We really had no idea.
Please forgive us.
I'm warning you.
If, by chance,
someone else finds out who we are,
I will not forgive you.
Don't you worry.
I will erase what happened from my memory.
I already erased it, Sir.
Who am I?
- Let's go. - Yes, Sir.
Goodbye, Sir.
Stay safe.
- I thought he'd kill us. - Oh dear.
Be glad that...
- that was it. - Wait.
Who do you think attacked Ok Nyeo?
That was Dong Chang.
He's a famous scoundrel.
I think he works for Jung Nan Jung now.
Aren't you glad...
he showed up when he did?
We almost attacked them instead.
Oh, my goodness...
If we can't find His Majesty,
all three of us will die.
Young Seon, return to the Palace...
- and return with some bodyguards. - Yes, Sir.
Yoo Gwang.
Keep looking for the King.
I will locate Ok Nyeo's friends.
Yes, Sir.
Your Majesty.
Announce my presence.
Your Majesty.
Well...
Is someone with him?
What is going on?
I'm afraid to say that...
His Majesty...
left the Palace in a disguise.
What?
In broad daylight?
Why didn't you two stop him?
He did his best,
but His Majesty was adamant.
Shut your mouth.
What excuse is that?
You should have risked your own lives to stop him.
Find him and tell him to return.
Immediately!
- Go on, Sir. - Sure.
Are you hungry?
Well... No.
But it smells delicious.
Shall I buy you some?
Do you want us to eat in the street?
That is how this food is meant to be eaten.
Come with me.
Come on.
Here. Have a seat.
Can we have some Jeon?
Sure.
Don't just stand there. Sit.
Okay.
Try some.
Okay.
I thought it smelled good,
but it tastes good, too.
I think you have...
a good many problems.
How so?
You know so little about society.
How will you be able to...
tell the King...
how his people are doing?
You should experience everything...
and feel it for yourself.
I understand.
I'll remember that.
Good.
Would you like some rice wine?
Of course.
Can we have some rice wine?
- Sure. - Gosh.
This is delicious.
There.
This is great.
Wait.
Isn't that Ok Nyeo?
Over there.
You.
- What are you doing? - Sir Yoon.
Everyone's worried about you...
and you're here eating?
Do you even know that Dong Chang's looking for you?
Yes.
You do?
We fought already.
Did you?
Yes.
Sir.
I need to speak with Ok Nyeo.
Could you excuse us?
Of course.
Thank you for today.
- I'll see you again. - Sure.
You don't need to, so don't ask to see her.
We need to talk.
Okay.
What happened?
You said you wouldn't see him again.
Why did you?
I thought I should say goodbye.
That's why we met.
Do you know why Jung Nan Jung...
wanted to kidnap you?
Not really.
I think...
she found out that we deceived her.
So...
don't walk about in public.
Stay in Jeonokseo.
Okay.
Sir.
I'm really sorry for making you worry.
Don't worry about me.
Look after yourself.
I will.
Your Majesty!
- Your Majesty. - Yes, Jae Seo.
I failed to protect you because of my carelessness.
Please kill me.
It's all right.
I had a good time thanks to you.
You must have been worried sick looking for me.
Your Majesty, we're late.
We should return to the Palace right now.
Okay. Let's go.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I'll get changed and go to the chamber. Go get prepared.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Mother.
Hwan.
Mother.
It's my fault.
No, it's not.
It's my and the subjects' fault that we're not trustworthy.
You go outside the Palace...
to take care of the people yourself because you don't trust me.
Please forgive me.
Mother.
Is Court Lady Kim out there?
Yes, Your Majesty.
I know you can't punish me.
So I will punish myself.
I will fast from tomorrow. Understood?
- Your Majesty. - Mother.
It's all because of my carelessness.
I will apologise to you.
I will keep apologising to you...
until you fully trust me and other subjects...
and decide not go outside the Palace.
Mother.
What are you doing here?
Everyone is worried about you and you're here eating?
Gosh.
Chil Sung, Chil Sung.
Chil Sung, get up.
Sir.
- What happened? - Quiet.
- Come with me. - To where?
Be quiet and just follow me.
Hurry up.
Come on.
Gosh, this isn't easy.
We don't have much time. Just open it.
If you open it, you will live a comfortable life from then on.
Hurry. Gosh.
- I opened it. - Really?
Get out.
This is it.
Soon Geum.
- Hello, Jong Geum. - Hello. Get back to work.
Give me my money back.
Your money?
You gave me the fake musk and humiliated me.
So you should give my money back.
But I already spent it.
Gosh, what's wrong with you?
I need five yang for the musk.
And give me another five yang for the mental damages I've suffered.
10 yang?
But Jong Geum...
You are twisting your own fate.
- No, that's not... - Jong Geum.
Yes, my lady. I'll come back to you later.
Officer Sung contacted me.
He wants to see me.
He had never contacted me first.
I'm so happy for you.
I need to dress up. Help me now.
Of course, my lady.
Have my money ready. Okay, my lady.
Why did you want to see me?
I have a favour to ask you.
Please go ahead.
I...
cannot marry you.
Sorry?
Why are you saying that out of the blue?
I'm no longer in a position to marry you...
for some unavoidable reasons.
So please give up here.
Are you mocking my family?
You're breaking off our engagement!
No, I'm not mocking your family.
Please help me...
so that our parents are not too shocked.
Sir.
We're in trouble.
What happened?
The secret ledgers are gone.
What? Oh dear.
What is it? What's this?
My goodness.
Gosh.
This lock is specially designed.
It's almost impossible to unlock this.
Do you have any idea who could have done this?
No, Sir.
Gosh, this is really serious.
If those ledgers are handed over to the Police Bureau,
I will be totally doomed.
Sir.
This is driving me crazy. Ok Nyeo, what should I do?
This is serious.
- Ma'am. - Hi.
Ok Nyeo.
- Why are you here? - Where is Chun Doong?
He's in the backyard. Go there.
Okay.
Look at me.
I'll pull it off this time.
- Man Soo. - Yes, Sir.
Finally, the time has come. Go for it.
Play it right.
Gosh.
Dear me. Goodness.
Look at you.
Sir, I made it. I did it.
Hey, come over here. Come here!
- Why? - Come here.
You did a great job. Well done.
- You're doing well now. - Chun Doong.
- There's nothing more to learn. - Chun Doong.
- Ok Nyeo. - Please take a look at this.
What is it?
Do you think you can unlock this?
Hey, can you open this?
- No. - What about you, Man Ok?
I can open almost every lock.
But this seems difficult.
Is that so?
I think there is only one person who can open this.
Who is that?
Chil Sung. He should be in Jeonokseo.
- Chil Sung? - Yes.
Here.
- Thank you. - Sure.
Sir, I brought him.
- You can leave now. - Excuse me, Sir?
Okay.
You jerk.
Sir.
- Why are you doing this to me? - You don't know?
You punk!
You should know...
the reason better than I do!
Look me in the eye.
Who asked you to steal the ledger in the closet?
Who did you give it to?
I... I don't know what you're talking about.
Gosh. I didn't do anything, Sir.
You didn't do it?
Fine.
You'll see how you can die of something you didn't do.
We'll just die altogether.
- How do you like that? - Sir. I...
I don't know anything about ledgers.
You rat.
I'm going to kill you. Without those ledgers,
I'll be dead, too. Die.
Let's die together!
- How about that? - I've never seen...
any ledgers, Sir.
- Really? Die then! - Sir.
- You jerk. - Sir, please.
- Tell me where it is. - Please, Sir.
Your Majesty.
Jung Nan Jung is here.
Let her in.
Have a seat.
What brings you here?
Your Majesty.
I'm afraid I can't provide the privy purse I promised you.
I promised I would offer you 20,000 yang,
but I can't even make half of it.
Why?
Did something happen?
I'm afraid so, Your Majesty.
It's all my fault.
Don't say that.
I know how hard you've worked.
You can't expect your business to always go well.
Tell me...
what exactly happened.
There was a problem with the salt supply...
to the Price Policy Division.
I'm afraid...
it was all because of...
Lord Yoon.
How do you mean?
Why is it because of him?
Do you understand what I told you?
Yes, Sir.
- Yes. - Sir.
The Queen Dowager wants to see you.
Why?
Earlier,
Lady Jung visited her.
Nan Jung visited her?
I heard you were causing problems...
in Nan Jung's organisation.
Pardon?
What were you thinking?
Gosh, Your Majesty.
You must be mistaken.
- I'd never cause any problem. - Shut your mouth!
You're busy caring about your son with Hong Mae.
I know how you've been neglectful of Nan Jung's business.
Come to your senses.
The King is struggling to gain the political power.
I barely managed to stop him.
I need Nan Jung's funds at a time like this.
If you keep behaving like this,
it will change my opinion about you.
Did you...
see the Queen Dowager?
Nan Jung.
What is your problem?
I do everything you want me to do.
What are you so unhappy about that...
you had to go and slander me to the Queen Dowager?
I didn't slander you.
I told her the truth.
You're defending Tae Won.
Do you even know...
how much I lost because of his nasty trick?
I need you...
to take care of this yourself.
What is this?
It's the secret ledger that the chief of Jeonokseo wrote.
Those ledgers have the evidence of him conspiring...
with merchants organisation, taking bribes in exchange.
Which organisation is it?
- Gong Jae Myung's organisation. - What?
His organisation conspired with Jeonokseo.
That's why I had a problem with the salt supply.
They tricked me.
Please punish them for me.
Are you saying...
you want me to punish my own son?
That's too cruel.
Do you want me to do it myself?
You have to do it...
so that the Queen Dowager would forgive you.
I'm not saying that you should falsely accuse them.
They did something illegal to cause damage to my business.
You must punish them.
- Did you want to see me? - Sit down.
Here.
What are these?
I need your help.
This ledger is the evidence of Jung Dae Shik's conspiracy with...
Gong Jae Myung's organisation...
and their illegal deed.
Fully investigate on that matter.
I'm sorry.
I already had an unfair investigation on his organisation...
because of Lady Jung's request.
If it happens again,
it will lower the prestige of the Police Bureau.
I'm not saying you should form a scheme.
Since we have clear evidence of their illegal act,
give them appropriate punishments.
Yes, Sir.
My gosh.
Officer, what brings you here?
All of you.
Tie up Chief Jung Dae Shik and...
Ok Nyeo, the warden.
- Yes, Sir. - Oh, my goodness.
What is happening?
- What are you doing? - Hold on.
- Get off of me, you punks. - Goodness.
Sir, what is going on?
It's been reported that you conspired with Gong Jae Myung...
and took illegal bribes from them.
We already found the evidence.
You must cooperate with our investigation.
What do you mean illegal? That's nonsense!
What are you doing? Tie them up right now.
- Yes, Sir. - Hold on.
- Goodness. - Let go of me, you jerks.
- Chief! - Get off of me!
- Chief! - Ok Nyeo!
- Ok Nyeo! - Ok Nyeo! My goodness.
- What is this? - Ok Nyeo!
What's happening? What did he mean he found the evidence?
If it's regarding the labour at the salt kiln,
we already got the permission.
I know.
Then Chief Jung must have taken bribes...
from Gong Jae Myung.
- I'm sure of it. - How...
- How do you know that? - Chun Deuk.
You took some as well.
I know that.
I didn't take anything.
They paid for my drink. That's all.
- That's not a bribe. - Anyway, it's true that...
they offered something. You did accept it!
This isn't right.
I'm going to go to the Police Bureau and see Chief Yang Dong Gu.
I'll see him and...
- ask what happened. - All right.
- Please wait here. - Hurry up.
- What should we do? - My goodness.
How can this happen?
- Ok Nyeo. - Chun Doong.
Hey. What's going on?
Why are they taking you? Ok Nyeo!
Ok Nyeo!
Darn it.
Tae Won! Something bad happened!
- Fine, I'm going. - What?
Tae Won, what is happening?
You should tell me why you're taking me.
- My goodness. - What is this all about, Sir?
Tae Won. They're also taking...
Chief Jung and Ok Nyeo to the Police Bureau.
What?
Why are you doing this? You should tell us first.
How should I know? I'm just following orders.
Anyway, Officer Sung has...
the evidence of your conspiracy with Jeonokseo.
You should brace yourselves.
- Goodness. - Why are you stopping? Take them.
- Yes, Sir. - Yes, Sir.
- My gosh. - What is going on?
Tae Won!
Sir!
There you are.
So Jung.
Something bad happened.
- What is it? - Tae Won and Sir Gong were...
taken to the Police Bureau.
What?
Why did they take them?
I don't know that yet.
You should go and see the commissioner.
We have to know what happened so we can deal with it.
Okay. I will.
The Ministry of Law Enforcement gave me permission...
to provide prisoners as labourers.
There is no problem with that.
Yes, Sir. The prisoners...
were allowed to work in public before as well.
There should be no problem.
The problem here is that...
you and Sir Gong bribed each other.
That's...
- Those are... - Do you recognise these?
They're...
It says that...
besides the pay distributed to the prisoners,
hundreds of yang went to you, the chief.
Do you deny that?
Sir...
What happened?
Jeonokseo's chief and Ok Nyeo,
Gong Jae Myung and Tae Won were all arrested.
Did Lord Yoon have his own son arrested?
The evidence was so clear, he had no other choice.
We can't let our guard down.
He might come up with an excuse...
to get Tae Won out.
Would he when the Queen Dowager is watching so closely?
We'll wait and see.
That much money changes hands as part of the transaction.
If you call that a bribe,
then you'll have to arrest every single merchant.
Then...
how were you able to supply salt to the army?
That was...
Why is it a problem...
that a merchant found someone who needed his product?
Not even the chief of the Price Policy Division was aware of it.
It's not something a merchant could have known!
Tell me where you got the information.
Must I torture you?
Do what you must.
But Sir Gong is innocent, so let him go.
I planned everything and made the decisions.
What?
Treasurer Ji.
What do you know about the chief and Ok Nyeo?
Officer Sung has our secret ledgers.
In it are details of every deal and transaction...
- between the chief and Sir Gong. - That is bad.
Sir.
Officer Yoo wants to see you.
What? How dare he order a senior officer around.
Tell him to come here.
That's the least of our worries.
Let's see what he wants.
My goodness. Sir.
Why are you sitting there?
That's Chief Jung's chair.
It will be mine soon.
What on earth are you talking about?
I just got back from the Ministry of Law Enforcement.
I just got promoted to senior officer,
and the Minister of Law Enforcement...
ordered that I take over the chief's job...
of managing Jeonokseo's operations.
Ok Nyeo...
- Chief Jung. - Sir.
- Ok Nyeo. - Sir.
- What's going on? - Are you all right?
- I'm fine. - Are you hurt?
Officer Yoo.
Our orders are to hand these prisoners...
over to you for imprisonment.
Their trial will be in two weeks at the Ministry of Law Enforcement.
Officer Yang, watch your tongue.
I'm a senior officer now.
And I am now in charge of...
running Jeonokseo.
- What? - Hello, there.
Dae Shik the Birdbrain.
You belittled and abused me and look what happened to you.
How dare you.
What did you say?
- Let go! - Calm down.
Do you have a death wish?
- Treasurer Ji! - Yes, Sir.
What?
Stick them all in a cell.
What?
But...
How dare you...
You can't.
(The Flower in Prison)
If they have the secret ledgers,
it means this was planned.
There's no way out.
Do you know Ok Nyeo?
How do you know her?
Tell me...
whatever you know about her.
Her life was in danger and the Queen Dowager saved her.
My mother?
Lord Yoon gave the order.
What for?
Isn't it obvious that Jung Nan Jung...
forced his hand?
It got complicated. The worst outcome would be that...
Ok Nyeo dies or becomes a servant.
I'm here to offer you a way out.
Will you do it?
I will do anything you tell me to.
Good.
Has something strange happened to Officer Sung recently?
There's a Jeonokseo warden called Ok Nyeo.
It began since her visit.
Did you say Ok Nyeo?
Do you know her?
Is it true that you kept this ledger?
If it's true,
I can't help you out even if I want to.