"Jung Dae Shik is"...
"a public official."
"And yet, he traded the labour"...
"of the prisoners for his own interests."
"He even committed bribery."
"So, we find him guilty of committing a serious crime."
"If someone takes bribes,"
"we can hang the criminal."
Sir, please spare my life. Please forgive me.
- Sir, please... - "Again,"
"the amount of bribes wasn't significant,"
"and he gave some of it back to the prisoners."
"Most importantly, he provided"...
"the crucial evidence of this incident."
"We'll reduce his wage for two months,"
"and degrade him"...
"from the chief of Jeonokseo to an officer."
An officer?
That's too harsh, Sir. This is...
Silence!
This isn't harsh at all.
Would you rather...
undergo scrutiny and have a trial again?
No... No, Sir.
Take him.
Next,
bring the warden Ok Nyeo here.
Ok Nyeo...
helped the conspiracy...
between the head merchant and the chief of Jeonokseo.
She also handled Jung Dae Shik's bribes.
Above all,
she stole confidential information...
that there isn't sufficient salt in the army.
Sir. What are you talking about?
Chief Jung Dae Shik already testified it.
"Ok Nyeo used this country's confidential information"...
"in the salt supply process"...
"in a vicious way."
"Accordingly,"
"we condemn her to 20 times of flogging"...
"which can't be substituted as a penalty."
"Also, she will be sent to the Provincial Office"...
"in Haeju, Hwanghae Province as a slave."
That's the final ruling.
Gosh.
Carry out the punishment now.
Officer.
Officer Kim.
The ruling for Ok Nyeo isn't fair.
Please reconsider your judgement.
What did you just say?
She is...
a warden at Jeonokseo.
How could such a lowborn...
help the conspiracy between an organisation and the chief,
or handle bribes?
This must be what Chief Jung plotted...
in order to put all the blame...
- on the warden. - That's not true.
Even though she's just a warden,
she was put in charge of managing the finance of Jeonokseo...
because she's very clever.
Shut it!
Are you saying...
that Jeonokseo, which is directed by the Minister of Law Enforcement,
had been controlled by an individual warden?
Are you mocking the minister and the officer?
No, Sir. That's not true.
Sir. Sir!
It is still true...
that she handled the secret ledgers of Jeonokseo.
However, Sir,
how could a warden disobey the chief?
She could have been forced to do so.
- You must take this into account. - That's not true, Sir!
I never forced her, Sir!
- Please, Sir. - I understand what you're saying.
However, Ok Nyeo is...
held accountable for using confidential information...
to conspire with the merchants to seek personal gains illegally.
Such crime...
can never be justified.
Sir.
Jung Dae Shik's confession regarding that matter is all false.
What do you mean?
Yoon Tae Won confessed...
during the interrogation that he obtained the secrets himself.
That's right, Sir.
I found out the secrets myself.
It's not Ok Nyeo's fault.
How did you find that out?
- Sir, that is... - I can't tell you that, Sir.
However, that secret saved...
an organisation which didn't stand a chance in the auction,
and it also benefited the poor prisoners.
The government purchased salt it needed at a low price,
and we got paid for our hard work.
Isn't this the reason why you mitigated my punishment?
Even though the result is positive,
I can not connive the illegal means you took.
That is what laws are for.
Then, please punish me.
This is...
all my fault, Sir.
Sir,
please punish Jung Dae Shik for his false statement...
and reconsider...
Ok Nyeo's ruling.
Although she committed crime for the sake of the people,
she still took illegal means to achieve so.
I will not change my opinion...
that the law should be strictly enforced.
However,
I accept Officer Sung's advice...
on certain parts of my ruling,
so I shall reconsider.
After three days,
another trial for Ok Nyeo will be held here.
Until then,
make sure to find out whether she was forced to manage the ledgers,
and who gave such confidential information to Yoon Tae Won.
Yes, Sir.
This is not fair.
Please reconsider.
Please, Sir.
Please.
Sir!
Goodbye. See you again.
Chun Doong.
- Hello. - Chun Doong.
What's wrong with him?
Why does he ignore me like that?
There you are. Come in.
- Did you find out anything? - Yes, Sir.
Sir Gong and Tae Won...
will be released on bail instead of getting flogged.
What happened to Ok Nyeo?
She'll have a retrial three days later.
What? Why?
I have no idea.
Well...
Retrial means...
there's a chance for her to clear her name.
That's great news.
I shouldn't just sit here.
I should meet the minister of Law Enforcement.
Yes, Sir.
Please ask him to help her.
Untie the prisoners.
- Yes, Sir! - Yes, Sir!
You have to hand in 30 rolls of cloth...
to the Ministry of Law Enforcement in 10 days.
Yes, Sir.
You guys are very lucky.
It's no different from acquittal...
for rich merchants like you...
to pay for your redemption.
The law is too harsh...
for the poor and powerless people.
You get released easily if you're wealthy or powerful.
Tae Won,
your interrogation isn't over.
You should come here again tomorrow.
Okay.
But what will happen to Ok Nyeo?
She will be transferred back to Jeonokseo.
She'll be staying there until the next trial.
Please help me meet her, Sir.
What?
I'm begging you, Sir. It won't take long.
Please, Sir.
Come in.
Sir.
We need to transfer her soon. Make it quick.
Yes, Sir.
Gosh.
Why did you say that?
Why did you tell them you got the information?
I'll take care of that.
Just try to get out of here.
Sir...
Retrial doesn't mean much.
I'll do everything to help you out there,
so you should keep your mouth sealed about the army supply.
What if that puts you in danger again?
I can take care of myself.
Please put yourself first.
Don't you ever...
try to take all the blame.
If you do, I'll never see you again.
Okay?
Yes, Sir.
I don't know why,
but Officer Sung tried to help.
Hopefully, things will go well.
Don't worry too much.
You're here. Did you see Ok Nyeo?
Yes, Sir.
I feel bad about leaving her here.
Still, thanks to that officer,
the trial has been postponed.
Anyway, I heard that...
the officer is betrothed to Lord Yoon's daughter.
Why is he...
siding with Ok Nyeo?
I don't know, Sir.
He might betray her again.
Go find out what his real intention is.
- Yes, Sir. - Let's go.
- Oh, Ok Nyeo! - Is she back?
- Ok Nyeo. - Sir.
Ok Nyeo.
Where are the other prisoners? Why is Ok Nyeo the only one here?
The other prisoners were all released.
Ok Nyeo's trial will be held again in three days.
I was ordered to keep her in here until then, Sir.
They all committed the same crime. Why is she the only one back here?
There's no use in asking me.
Why don't you go ask the minister?
Treasurer Ji, what are you doing? Take Ok Nyeo in.
Yes, Sir.
- Let's go. - Yes, Sir.
Ok Nyeo.
Chief Yang, we need to talk.
Yes, Sir.
Come on in.
Come. Take a seat.
Hurry. Come here and sit down.
What happened?
What are you talking about?
Oh, I got it.
Are you talking about the ruling, Sir?
Come on. I was just fooling around.
Fine. I'm sorry. I apologise.
You don't need to be so polite. Tell me what happened.
Why did they release the others except Ok Nyeo?
I think Gong Jae Myung and Yoon Tae Won...
were released because Lord Yoon has their backs.
That's right. What about Jung Dae Shik?
- What happened to him? - Jung Dae Shik?
Jung Dae Shik...
What do you think?
Come on.
What's wrong with you? I'm dying of curiosity.
Jung Dae Shik provided crucial evidence for this case.
- So? - So he was released.
- What? - I think...
he'll come back to Jeonokseo.
What? Will he come back?
What do you mean by that?
Why are you scared? There is no need to worry.
He'll be back as an officer, not the chief.
- What? - The minister demoted him.
Which means...
he'll become your subordinate.
Is that true?
My goodness. Now I'm relieved.
Chief Yang,
let me treat you at Sosoru.
- Really? - Of course.
- Let's go today. - You're so impatient.
- Let's go today, my friend. - Why not, my friend?
Oh, dear. My goodness.
Gosh, I am so happy now.
That jerk will be my subordinate.
Dear me.
This is why you should live properly.
You're right. I should.
What happened?
Gong Jae Myung and Tae Won...
were sentenced to 50 floggings.
I think they will get off by paying a fine.
What about Ok Nyeo? Will she become a slave?
She will be on trial again in three days.
Officer Kim Tae Jung...
demanded another investigation.
What do you mean?
Her crimes are crystal clear.
Do you think...
Jung Dae Shik changed his mind?
No.
He confessed.
Officer Sung was the one who defended her.
Who? Officer Sung?
Why would he do such a thing?
I don't know why.
But he insisted that Jung Dae Shik lied...
so that Ok Nyeo would take the blame...
and his punishment.
The officer of Law Enforcement accepted that plea.
Why would...
Officer Sung get in my way?
It's a relief.
I thought they didn't stand a chance this time.
Me, too.
- Sir Gong. - Jae Myung.
- Tae Won. - Uncle.
Why are you all out here?
I'm so glad you got off with a fine.
Me, too.
I was so anxious that you'd be flogged.
We're you? Really?
You're all grown up.
Come inside. We have to talk.
- Yes, Sir. - Okay.
What does "anxious" mean?
"After the rain comes shine."
Oh, right.
What an idiot.
- Do Chi. - Yes, Sir.
Let's see the ledger.
- The ledger? - Get it.
Right. It was...
Here you go.
Other than the silk we brought from Ming,
we were told to sell off the rest.
How much will that be?
About 20,000 yang, Sir.
Wait a moment.
What do you mean?
Why are you selling everything?
Well, you see...
I made...
a deal with Jung Nan Jung.
In exchange for letting us live,
I will work for her.
Why did you do that?
What, then?
Lord Yoon was determined to give up on you.
We have to live.
Sir.
I'm sorry I didn't tell you, but nothing's more valuable than life.
Do as I say, just this once.
I'd rather leave the organisation.
That way,
Jung Nan Jung will lose interest.
How could you say that?
Sir Gong thought long and hard before making the decision.
Don't you know why I came to work here...
and how hard I worked?
I'd rather quit this job...
than work for Jung Nan Jung.
- Sir Gong! - Sir! Calm down.
Quit, then.
Forget about your stupid revenge!
Calm down, Sir.
Hey! Tae Won!
Calm down, Jae Myung.
Calm down, Sir. Please.
No need to stand. Stay seated.
Eat this.
If you're getting a retrial,
isn't that a good thing?
I don't yet know what will happen.
I heard that a Police Bureau officer defended you.
Yes.
I'm so glad that there was someone there to help you.
Don't be.
That man is going to marry Lord Yoon's daughter.
Don't trust him.
Eat up, Ok Nyeo.
Go on.
Why did you help Ok Nyeo?
What do you mean I helped her?
I heard that you defended her during the trial.
I did not.
I only appealed because...
I thought my superior charged a mere warden...
with too grievous a crime.
How dare you say that.
Don't you know how much...
my husband and I hate Ok Nyeo?
If you side with her, I'll take that to mean...
you are my enemy.
I only did my duty.
Shut your mouth.
Do you think I don't know...
you broke off the engagement because of her?
What is your relationship with her?
Hello there, Officer Jung.
Why are you calling him "Officer Jung"?
You mustn't have heard.
Poor Dae Shik got demoted to officer.
- What? - What?
Dae Shik, don't you have...
any pride left?
I'd quit right away if I were you.
Why would you come back here...
when there's nothing left for you?
It's like I told you before.
I will do just half...
of what you did to me.
It's your turn to see for yourself...
how humiliating and infuriating...
that treatment is, okay?
Officer Lee, Treasurer Ji, Yoo Geum.
- Yes, Sir. - Yes, Sir.
Don't be overly nice to him.
Treat him only as well as you are required to.
- Understood? - Yes.
I want an answer. Understood?
Yes.
Officer Jung. Officer Jung.
I heard you put the blame on Ok Nyeo to save your skin.
How could you do that?
You got it wrong. It's a misunderstanding.
I expect you to look back and repent on...
what you did in the past.
I will treat you just as Officer Yoo instructed,
so don't expect much from me.
Your uniform suits you very well.
What?
Shoot.
Should I quit or not?
No, there are always ups and downs.
I will bear this humiliation...
and make a grand comeback.
But this is terrible.
Did you hear about the trial?
Yes, I did.
Tae Won is safe thanks to you.
I am very grateful.
Ok Nyeo could be released.
What do you mean?
Her trial will be held three days later.
What do you mean there will be another trial?
It's all Ji Heon's fault.
He defended Ok Nyeo in the previous trial.
What?
I need you to put an end to this.
How do you mean?
Call off the investigation and second trial...
and have Ok Nyeo sent away as a slave.
Nan Jung.
Must I get involved...
to get rid of the likes of a female warden?
What would the officials think of me?
My lord.
You gave me your word.
If I helped Tae Won go free,
you said you'd make her a slave.
I kept my side of the deal.
It's time for you...
to keep your word.
You need to eat.
I don't want to, so take it away.
You need to eat at least a few spoonfuls...
so you can take your medicine.
Did you hear anything about Officer Sung?
What?
Why?
Don't deflect. Just answer my question.
Okay...
My lady.
I think it would be best if you give up on him.
What do you mean?
From what I heard,
he and your mother had a terrible fight.
Your mother scolded him severely.
Did she?
Good.
But about him and Ok Nyeo.
I think you were right about them.
What do you mean?
She's in Jeonokseo right now,
but at her trial,
Officer Sung actually stood up to defend her.
So please, give up and get over him.
Take your medicine...
and get well.
Eat up.
Open your mouth. Open up.
- Eat up. - Take it away.
Hello, my lady.
Why did you come here...
instead of call us to visit you?
I wanted to come by...
and see your organisation.
Don't just stand there.
Escort Lady Jung inside.
Yes, Sir.
My lady.
Come inside.
I will.
Tae Won.
It's been a while.
This incident...
showed me...
just how much my husband cares for you.
So,
if you agree...
to give up trying to take me down,
I will accept you.
If you have...
any anger towards me,
put it aside.
I won't listen to your rubbish.
- Why... - How dare you say that.
I don't serve you.
I can say what I want.
You should watch what you say.
I don't need...
the acceptance of the likes of you.
Don't consider me one of your workers.
I have...
cut all ties with...
Sir Gong's organisation.
How dare you.
Tae Won.
I apologise...
for what Tae Won said.
It's fine.
Don't worry about it.
I would also like to apologise for anything I did...
that upset you in the past.
Competition...
is all part of business.
I am glad that...
we can now work together.
I am honoured that you say so.
I promise to serve you...
as best I can from now on.
I also will serve you...
as best I can.
I didn't accept you...
just so you can work for me.
- Pardon? - When Lady Jung...
takes over an organisation, she gives them...
a certain amount of discretion.
That means...
I will not step on your toes.
Still, you get to take advantage of...
my power, authority and funds.
As long as you cooperate with us,
you will earn much more than you ever had.
Thank you, my lady.
I will work harder than ever...
to serve you.
Goodbye, then.
She got to where she is for a reason.
Now I see...
how she managed to gain control over Lord Yoon.
What's got into all of you?
Have you fallen for that witch's tricks?
How dare you say that to Sir Gong.
It's fine.
I understand how you feel.
But right now,
we have to do...
whatever she says in order to survive.
Right.
Gyo Ha.
Why isn't he with you?
It's of no use.
I tried to talk to him,
but he'll only drink.
Why don't you try talking to him?
Should I try?
It won't work.
He's in shock.
It's best that we leave him alone.
Tae Won.
You're drunk already. You've had enough.
Hey.
Jung Nan Jung...
doesn't seem too bad.
She allowed us...
a certain amount of discretion,
and will let us take advantage of her funds.
It has nothing to do with me now.
Tae Won.
Don't talk about that any more.
I can work here...
and look after the business and the girls.
- Don't say that. - It's for the best.
It's better for my soul.
Stop it.
Sir.
Ok Nyeo.
Yes?
What are you doing?
I came...
to ask for your forgiveness.
What?
The day before the trial,
Jung Nan Jung's older brother...
came to see me.
He said he would get me out...
if I put the blame on you.
He made me an offer.
All I wanted...
was to get out and get back at...
Yoo Jong Hoi for how he had insulted me.
That's why...
I blamed you for everything.
I...
I lost my mind for a while.
I did...
something I shouldn't have.
I am...
I am so...
sorry for what I did.
Do forgive me.
I don't...
blame you for anything.
This case...
was planned with me as the target.
Even if it hadn't been for you,
I wouldn't have been able to avoid this fate.
Fortunately enough,
I'll get a retrial.
Don't worry too much.
Ok Nyeo...
Do you remember me, Sir?
I do.
Sir Lee is waiting for you.
Do come inside.
He's here.
It has been so long.
It's good to see you.
You are still the same.
You haven't changed.
Don't say that.
I may look fine, but my insides have been torn apart.
Why?
Are you sick?
Joseon is a mess.
Only a madman would be sane.
Yes.
You're right.
I asked to see you...
to ask you for a favour.
- What is it? - Do you know Ok Nyeo?
- The Jeonokseo warden? - Yes.
I met her...
during my many stays there.
I think of her as my own daughter.
I knew her since she was young.
I also knew her since she was a little girl.
So what?
What do you want to say?
I heard her sentencing...
was postponed by three days.
- It was. - This incident...
was planned by Ok Nyeo for the prisoners.
She did something...
Joseon should have but couldn't and wouldn't do.
Making her a slave...
is too harsh a punishment for what she did.
Please be lenient.
I think...
exactly the same as you do.
But...
Lord Yoon is...
behind this incident.
He is the one...
who wants her to be made a slave.
Tae Jung.
How could you say such a thing?
Do you work for Lord Yoon?
I'm sorry I can't be of any help.
Sir.
Tell me...
who arranged for you...
to supply salt to the army.
I can't...
tell you that.
Because of that, Sir Gong had to suffer and...
Ok Nyeo is imprisoned in Jeonokseo. She has nothing to do with it.
I can't let the person who did me a favour...
get hurt because of me.
You have to tell me who that is.
That's the way to save Ok Nyeo.
Officer Sung.
If someone has to be punished, you can punish me.
Please set Ok Nyeo free.
If you tell me who that is,
I can at least prevent you from becoming a slave.
I...
can't tell you anything.
Staying silent will not help.
I have no other way to help you.
I'm sorry, Sir.
Sir. The commissioner is looking for you.
Did you want to see me?
Yes. Have a seat.
I'm pulling you out of this case.
What do you mean?
The trial is tomorrow.
There won't be a trial.
- Sir. - She'll be punished today.
But the flogging is reduced to five times.
She will be sent to Haeju Provincial Office as a slave.
That can't be right. We can't do that, Sir.
Stop it. The Ministry of Law Enforcement already made a decision.
You have to follow orders.
We should move you to Jeonokseo.
Is the interrogation finished already?
There won't be any more interrogation.
Pardon? What are you talking about?
Officer Sung has been...
pulled out of this case...
by the commissioner's orders.
Why?
I'm not sure.
Ok Nyeo, things aren't looking good.
They say there won't be a trial and...
you'll be punished as you were told...
at the last trial.
They say you'll be sent to Haeju Provincial Office...
as a slave.
What?
The investigation on Ok Nyeo ended. You can go now.
Did you release Ok Nyeo, then?
Ok Nyeo will be...
punished as she was told. She will be sent away as a slave.
What are you...
What are you talking about?
Sir.
Sir. What happened?
Why is Ok Nyeo being sent away as a slave?
I told you it was my fault.
I'll go to the Ministry of Law Enforcement now.
I'll go and tell it to the minister.
It's no use.
This is...
something Lord Yoon ordered himself.
Go home.
I heard you're going to marry...
Lord Yoon's daughter.
I need your help.
Please help Ok Nyeo to get a trial.
I heard...
you are Lord Yoon's illegitimate son.
I think you have a better chance here.
(Lee Jeong Myeong)
Is everyone here?
Yes, my lord.
Let's go in.
- My lord. - My lord.
I know the Queen Dowager is keeping a close eye on us,
but there is a reason why I called for this meeting.
It's because I cannot ignore their evil acts any longer.
Things are insane in this country.
The severe drought and flood are taking lives of...
so many people.
The men in power...
celebrate their birthday for 10 days to brag their dominance.
In the Palace,
they're only forming schemes and fighting over power.
This country is a total mess.
That's not all.
Japanese raiders are invading and engaging in pillage.
The people are suffering from it.
But the government doesn't care about that.
They're only interested in...
retaining their wealth and power generation after generation.
That's the only thing.
The Yangjae Purge,
the conspiracies on Lee Hong Yoon and...
many others are all their evil deeds.
I can't overlook them any more.
Now is the time to carry out our will.
Do you remember that I ordered you to write a sequel to...
"The Records of War and Invasion"?
That is...
the book that has the details about Yoon Yim's conspiracies.
That's right.
Its purpose is to prevent similar incidents from happening.
I asked...
for the related documents to an officer of the Archive.
They were all full of compliments on Lee Yeon Jeok.
Lee Yeon Jeok is Yoon Yim's closest person.
They can't be in a sane mind...
to do such a thing.
This can be considered as another conspiracy, Your Majesty.
I keep hunting them down and...
annihilate their entire family.
But the traitors keep appearing.
What should I do with them?
Your Majesty.
We'll fully investigate on that matter and punish them.
Please don't worry.
We'll make sure it will never happen again.
- Take them all! - Yes, Sir.
- What are you doing? - What is this?
You're the traitors who conspired to rebel.
Did you say we conspired to rebel?
What on earth are you talking about?
We're officers who write government documents.
How dare you accuse us?
Go away at once!
What are you doing? Tie up the traitors now.
- Yes, Sir. - Stop it!
- Get off of me! - Stop it right now!
- Let go of me! - How dare you!
- Get off of me, you punks! - Stop it!
What did you just say?
Did you say archive officers were taken to the Department of Justice?
Yes, Your Majesty.
What is the charge against them?
I heard it's conspiracy of rebellion.
Is it...
because of "The Records of War and Invasion"?
Yes, Your Majesty.
That was a special order that I gave them.
I ordered them to make descriptions...
of the facts of incidents without any biases.
Accusing them as traitors is the same thing as dishonouring me.
Your Majesty.
It was the Queen Dowager who ordered to arrest them.
Perhaps you shouldn't get involved in this matter.
All rise to greet Your Majesty.
Stop the torture right now!
Your Majesty. What brings you here?
What do you think you're doing?
We are following...
the Queen Dowager's order to question the traitors.
What are you talking about?
Do you think you can interrogate someone...
in the Palace without informing me?
- Her Majesty ordered... - Shut your mouth!
I'm the king of this country,
not the Queen Dowager.
Stop the torture right now!
Stop the torture.
- Yes, Sir. - Yes, Sir.
Your Majesty. The King has ordered them...
to stop the interrogation.
I see.
You may go.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Ok Nyeo is leaving!
Ok Nyeo is leaving Jeonokseo!
- Ok Nyeo! - Ok Nyeo!
- Ok Nyeo. - My goodness.
- Ok Nyeo. - You can't leave.
- I'm sorry, Ok Nyeo. - Ok Nyeo.
- Ok Nyeo, we're sorry. - Goodness.
- Ok Nyeo. - Ok Nyeo, be safe.
Ok Nyeo!
Who will take care of us now?
- Please don't take her. - Ok Nyeo.
Ok Nyeo is...
leaving now.
Aren't you going to go out and see her?
Treasurer Ji.
Ok Nyeo.
Where is Sir Ji?
Treasurer Ji...
can't bear to see you go.
Say goodbye to them.
Ok Nyeo.
I don't know what to say to you.
I know...
you will be fine...
wherever you go.
I believe you will.
Thank you...
for taking care of me.
Ok Nyeo.
I'm so sorry.
I deserve to die.
Don't say that, Sir.
I...
will be going then.
Well,
we'll see you again if we're meant to.
That's how life is.
Well... Take care.
Ok Nyeo.
There... There she is.
Ok Nyeo.
Ok Nyeo. Eat this when you get hungry.
Ok Nyeo. Stay healthy, okay?
Hang in there. Everything will be okay.
Ok Nyeo. Everything will be fine.
We'll see you again.
You trust me, right?
- Don't worry and just wait. - Okay.
Ok Nyeo.
Master.
What are you doing? Let's go.
- Ok Nyeo. - Ok Nyeo.
Ok Nyeo.
Goodbye, Ok Nyeo. My goodness.
My gosh.
What are you doing?
Who are you?
What is that? Why are they fighting?
My lord, you should go.
That... Isn't that Lord Yoon?
Gosh.
Get him!
Who sent you?
Please spare my life.
I'll give you anything you want.
That's blood. Gosh.
My lord.
Nan Jung.
Nan Jung!
Nan Jung! Listen.
Something bad happened. It's serious.
What is it?
Lord Yoon has been...
attacked by assassins.
What?
Where is he?
We just moved him to his room.
Hurry up. Now.
My lord!
What happened?
My lord! How is he?
He is still unconscious.
My lord.
- Please wake up. My lord. - My lord.
Your Majesty.
Palace Guard Officer, Ki Choon Soo is here.
Let him in.
Yes, Your Majesty.
What brings you here at this hour?
Your Majesty.
Lord Yoon Won Hyung has been attacked by assassins.
What did you say?
How is he now?
He is in a critical condition.
Notify the Royal Infirmary and send a royal physician to his house.
Immediately.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty,
Lord Yoon has been attacked by assassins...
and has lost his consciousness.
What?
Who has done such a terrible thing?
We haven't found out who's responsible for that.
What did my mother say about that?
She ordered to send a royal physician to take care of him.
Find out exactly what happened to Lord Yoon.
Yes, Your Majesty.
How is he?
When will he gain his consciousness?
I am afraid to say...
that I cannot guarantee anything right now...
as his condition is critical.
What do you mean you can't guarantee anything?
His pulse is too weak...
to apply acupuncture or medicine.
We just need to wait until he wakes up.
Father.
My lord.
Tae Won.
A royal physician is taking care of him, but he's still unconscious.
Goodness. How could this happen?
- Ma'am. - Yes, Chun Doong.
Where are Sir Lee and Woo Chi?
They're in the guest room now.
They're trying to console Treasurer Ji.
Listening to him crying...
breaks my heart and makes me worry so much.
What a fool she is.
She should've escaped with me.
I'll go in.
Okay. Go ahead.
My goodness.
What should we do now?
We can't just stay here doing nothing.
I'll go to Hwanghae Province.
I'll live near Ok Nyeo there.
Stop talking nonsense.
Can you really stand watching...
her suffer as a slave?
Then, what should I do?
Gosh.
We must take her out of there.
Sorry? How will we take her out?
Is there a way?
Woo Chi.
I need your help.
Sorry? My... My help?
You must con officers in Haeju...
and find a way to take her out.
There's a way.
What is it? Tell me.
But if we get caught, we'll all get killed.
Are you all determined to risk your lives?
Stop beating around the bush. Tell me what it is.
Sir, you know what a private slave is.
A private slave?
That refers to a slave that His Majesty grants...
to his royal relatives or subjects.
That's right, Sir.
Let's make Ok Nyeo a private slave and take her out.
Are you out of your mind?
Ok Nyeo is not the King's relative.
How will you make it happen?
Sir, that's not what I'm saying. We'll fabricate the King's order...
he gives when he grants slaves...
to the royal relatives or subjects.
We will go to Haeju and take Ok Nyeo out with that fake order.
Are you saying we'll fabricate the King's letter?
Yes, Sir. That's the only option we have now.
Gosh... The King's order...
Will it be okay?
Sir Lee, I need you to get a King's order letter.
You must obtain it by any means.
- Hello, Sir. - Did you bring it?
Yes, Sir.
Thank you.
Sir, please make sure to come back by 4pm.
Okay. Don't worry.
My goodness. It looks exactly the same.
Sir, what did you write here?
"I will grant"...
"a slave named Ok Nyeo"...
"to my royal relative." It's something like that.
Did you say your name is Dae Gil?
- Yes, Sir. - You're very skilful.
It looks perfect.
It's done.
Here it is.
Wow. They look exactly the same.
It looks like the same person wrote it.
We need the King's seal now.
What is it?
It is a seal of the King...
he stamps at the bottom of his orders.
Can you get the King's seal?
Yes. Please don't worry.
Dae Gil, what does Young Man do these days?
He must be gambling in Songpa right now.
Good. It's almost done.
- Gosh. - Please take a look around.
Gosh, it's a good day.
Oh, that one is pretty.
- Wow. - Hello.
You scared me.
- Long time no see, Young Man. - Hello, Sir.
Look at him.
Young Man,
it's time you paid my money back. Where are you going?
Gosh, what do you want?
I just need you to engrave a seal for me.
Sorry? What did you just say?
Do you want me to fabricate the King's seal?
Goodness. If I get caught, I'll be killed right away.
Gosh, you brat.
Don't worry. We'll make sure you don't get hurt at all.
Even if you get hurt, what can you do?
Stop whining and just engrave the seal now.
Seriously.
Please take a look.
What do you think about it, Sir?
It looks perfect.
You're amazing.
Then Dae Gil and I will head to Haeju first.
Okay. I'll depart soon, too.
Please leave first.
Yes, Sir. Let's go.
How did it go?
I heard that he hasn't gained consciousness.
What if he wakes up?
I heard that a royal physician is taking care of him all day.
I don't think he'll die that easily.
I must get back to the Palace now.
Right. Sir.
Do you know what happened to Ok Nyeo?
You said she's in Jeonokseo.
After her trial,
she's sent to Haeju's Provincial Office as a slave.
Sorry?
Take a seat.
I received Lord Lee Jeong Myeong's letter.
I'm planning...
to appoint Lord Lee...
back to the position as the minster of Defence.
What do you think about it?
Would the Queen Dowager and her family let it happen?
Well,
I'll persuade them.
If that happens,
I'm sure he'll be a great help to you, Your Majesty.
Okay.
Your Majesty,
I have something to tell you.
What is it?
Do you know that...
Ok Nyeo became a slave?
What?
Who are you?
Attack!
(The Flower in Prison)
What happened?
Why should I be transferred?
You must know why.
Is it about my engagement?
I had nothing to do with this decision.
Who could have done such a thing?
Do you have any ideas?
All this...
is my fault, Your Majesty.
I will make every one of them pay.
This is just the beginning. If I am right,
there will be a huge crisis.
He is the person who saved Lord Yoon...
from the assassins.
Why are you here?
Get out right now.
My perfectly fine life was turned upside-down...
the day you appeared.
I will never come here again.
- Don't you worry. - What?