(Episode 23)
Who are you?
How dare you!
What happened?
I'm Sung Ji Heon, a new officer here.
Call a physician!
- What? - Now!
Yes, Sir.
Hang in there. Ok Nyeo!
Ok Nyeo. Ok Nyeo!
Sir...
Ok Nyeo!
Ok Nyeo. Ok Nyeo!
Where are the women you took?
Tell us where they are!
Please don't kill us. Please.
Don't kill us.
I will not ask again.
Where are the women?
They will be on their way to Yongdae Dock.
We're supposed to sell them to Ming slave traders.
How is she?
The wound is deep.
We need to wait and see.
She must live. Take good care of her.
I will, Sir.
Who are you?
I should ask you that.
I am...
Jang Seong Poong, an officer here.
I'm Sung Ji Heon, the new administrator.
Sir.
I heard of your arrival. I didn't recognise you.
What happened?
Who is she?
I found her unconscious...
outside the gate when I arrived.
She is...
a slave sent here by Hanyang's Police Bureau.
What?
I heard that the slaves...
were killed in an attack by Mount Chilsung's bandits.
How did she...
I believe...
she managed to get away from them.
I see...
Tae Won. Tae Won.
Chun Doong, did you ask around?
- Yes. - And?
The Ming ship that was docked here...
has left already.
What?
Does that mean they took Ok Nyeo with them?
If she made it alive, then yes, I think so.
Are you sure about that?
I am Sung Ji Heon, the new administrator.
I hope the trip wasn't too arduous.
Did you say that one of the slaves...
made it here away from the bandits?
Yes, Sir.
She was gravely wounded and is still unconscious.
Is it serious?
The physician said that if she wakes up,
then she will live.
What is her name?
It was... Let's see...
- Ok Nyeo. - It's...
Her name is Ok Nyeo.
How do you know that?
I interrogated her...
when I was in the Police Bureau.
The Ministry of Law Enforcement asked about her.
Go and inform them that she made it alive.
Yes, Sir.
I should also inform the Royal Secretariat.
We also have a royal decree stating that...
she's to be given to Prince Deokheung.
I shall send word to the Ministry of Law Enforcement...
and the Royal Secretariat.
Wait.
Is something wrong?
- Let me inform those two offices. - Pardon?
What for?
- I can do it. - No.
I will do it. You don't have to bother.
Okay, then.
Yes, Sir.
Sir.
The girl woke up.
Are you all right?
Sir.
What are you doing here?
I was...
sent here as the new administrator.
What on earth happened to you?
Tell me everything.
On the way here,
we were attacked by bandits.
The guards and male slaves were all killed.
They took only us women to their hideout.
The bandits tried to sell us all to Ming slave traders.
On the way to Yongdae Dock,
we managed to escape.
Why were you sent down here to Haeju?
Did you get into trouble...
- for defending me? - No.
It wasn't about that.
You don't have to worry.
While the bandits had you locked up,
the Ministry of Law Enforcement and...
the Royal Secretariat asked about you.
The governor wants to inform them that...
you have finally arrived.
I plan not to tell anyone.
People in Hanyang will believe the bandits killed you.
Let's find a way to get you out of slavery...
before word of your survival becomes public knowledge.
Wouldn't that cause you even more trouble?
You're a slave. Worry about yourself, not me.
Focus on surviving.
My lord.
You aren't well yet. Must you go to the Palace?
I made a full recovery.
The royal physician said you must rest for a while longer.
They always say things like that.
I heard that terrible rumours are circulating the marketplace.
What rumours?
Rumours that I'm dead.
What?
Did you tell him that?
- I... - Don't scold her.
All I have to do is show them that I'm alive and well.
Why do you always blame Jong Geum?
Move.
Get out of the way.
Lord Yoon is coming through.
Move.
Get out of the way.
Lord Yoon is coming through.
Tae Won.
That's Lord Yoon.
He's alive. He recovered from the attack.
- Get out of the way. - He seems fine.
Lord Yoon...
- is coming through. - Where's the Grim Reaper?
He forgot to take him.
All our cursing is just extending his life.
Wait and see. He'll live until he's old and senile.
I heard that...
he was saved by his own son.
The son his concubine had?
Yes, the one he abandoned as a kid...
who became a Samgae Dock scoundrel.
What's wrong with him?
He wasted his effort...
- on rescuing a waste of space. - That's why...
they say blood is thicker than water.
Hey, you!
You should watch what you say.
What? Are you saying I'm wrong?
Maybe not,
but you can't say things like that about someone.
Are you from another planet?
- Don't you see what's happening? - What?
How about...
we beat you up and see if that changes your view.
- What? Are you insane? - Come here.
Don't. Let's not fight here. Stop it.
- Stop. - Let go!
That's enough!
- You jerks. - Go away.
- I should just... - Leave them alone!
- Don't start fights. - I'll get you.
Watch out.
Tae Won.
- Hello. - Hello.
How did it go?
I didn't expect much.
We attacked the bandits' hideout.
Ok Nyeo wasn't there.
They said they sell the women...
to Ming slave traders at the dock.
She could've been sold.
I understand.
Thanks for trying.
Come here, you.
- What? - What?
- Why did you say that? - What?
You should've let him think she's dead.
If he thinks she went to Ming,
he'll never sleep well for the rest of his life.
- I just... - Forget it.
Well done.
You, too.
Wait, Tae Won.
I just told the truth.
- You are so tactless. - My ear might come off.
Where on earth is Chun Deuk?
Don't ask for him for a while.
He heard that the bandits killed Ok Nyeo.
- He'll be in shock. - Come on.
It hurts me, too.
But we can't mope about her forever.
Chun Deuk.
How long will you be like this?
There's a limit to my patience.
I will...
- resign my post. - What?
- You'll what? - What do you mean?
Treasurer Ji, you can't do that.
Every corner of Jeonokseo reminds me of Ok Nyeo.
I can't stand being here any longer.
Chun Deuk.
The dead have passed on. We should move on as well.
I'm really sorry.
- Chun Deuk. Chun Deuk. - Wait.
Why is that fool so soft-hearted?
- Gosh. - Goodness.
A man should be strong and resilient.
Oh well.
Tae Won.
You went to Hwanghae Province.
What for?
I had something to do.
Have you made up with Sir Gong yet?
He's worried about you.
Gyo Ha.
- You should come inside. - What's the fuss about?
The guests in the room in the back...
- are hitting So Jung. - What?
How dare you.
So what if you glare?
You witch.
You're a kisaeng, so act like one.
You're getting beaten up because of that attitude of yours.
- Apologise. - For what?
What did I do wrong?
How dare you.
Do as you're told.
You have no right to complain.
- Who are you? - Who are you?
Who are you?
Who do you think you are?
You jerk.
Sir Yoon. Sir Yoon.
Who are you?
Stop it, Tae Won!
His father is the minister of Finance.
Stop it, Tae Won.
Did you hear what she said?
You're dead meat.
Are you taking advantage of who your father is?
You deserve an extra beating, then.
Calm down, Tae Won!
Calm down.
I am...
Lord Yoon's son!
My mother was his concubine,
but I'm just as important and noble as you!
Did you summon me?
I need you...
to go to Haeju's Provincial Office.
Is this about Ok Nyeo?
We heard that she...
I heard the report.
I cannot believe that she's dead.
Your Majesty.
Listen to me carefully.
Hurry yourself there now and find out what really happened.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, Lord Yoon is here.
Let him in.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Have a seat.
What brings you here? You should rest more.
Please set your worries aside. I'm fully recovered.
I'm still anxious.
I'm punishing Prince Bongseong's followers for harming you.
Have a rest a little longer.
I don't know how to express my gratitude to you.
You survived only because you were lucky.
You must be careful.
You know how many are jealous of you and Nan Jung.
Have more people guard you.
Your Majesty, there's no need to do so any more.
I will find them...
and eradicate all of them before they harm me.
Your Majesty.
I have something to tell you.
Hello.
How is the interrogation going?
Judge Park Chan Jong is torturing them himself now,
but they are not saying anything.
My lord.
Are they the ones?
Yes, my lord.
Stop the torture.
Stop the torture!
- Yes, Sir! - Yes, Sir!
Lift your head.
I am...
Yoon Won Hyung whom you tried to kill.
Please spare me, my lord.
We know nothing.
Of course. You have no reason to kill me.
If you want to live,
tell me who abetted you.
Abet, my lord? There's no such thing.
Who abetted you to kill me?
We don't know anything, my lord!
- You don't know anything? - No, my lord!
We have no idea.
- What? - Please spare my life.
How dare you! You deserve to die.
Will you tell me, then?
Please spare me, my lord. I don't know anything.
- You don't? - I don't know anything, my lord.
- You don't? - Please spare my life!
You jerk. You'd better die here.
How dare you...
try to assassinate me?
Die!
(Haeju Provincial Office)
What will happen to Ok Nyeo, then?
What do you mean, Sir?
What will she do in the office?
Do you really not know?
Young female slaves...
work to entertain the officers.
Moreover, Ok Nyeo is good looking.
She may have to entertain the governor.
If she's lucky enough,
she may serve you, the administrator.
Is there any way to avoid it?
Well...
As long as Ok Nyeo doesn't have hideous illness,
there's no way out.
Sir, did you want to see me?
Yes. Have a seat.
Yes, Sir.
How is your wound?
It got much better.
Are you aware...
that you'll become...
an entertaining woman when you're fully recovered?
Pardon?
I knew you wouldn't be aware of it.
That's why you came to the provincial office...
when you escaped from the bandits.
Can I just be a slave of the office who does chores?
That's not something we can decide.
I will appeal to the governor.
However, it will be hard without compelling reasons.
You should also try to find a way to avoid...
becoming an entertainer.
Yes, Sir.
Sir.
He is from the Palace Guards.
I'm Administrator Sung Ji Heon of Haeju Provincial Office.
I'm Palace Guard Officer, Han Jae Seo.
What brings you all the way here?
I heard all the slaves were killed by bandits on their way here.
His Majesty sent me here to find out what exactly happened.
Let me meet with the governor immediately.
He's in Eunyul right now...
and will be back after three days.
I know what exactly happened.
Please ask me.
Among the slaves who were heading Haeju...
was a slave named Ok Nyeo.
Do you know if she's alive or not?
I'm afraid to tell you...
that everyone was killed except a constable...
who barely escaped.
I checked it myself.
I am sure of it.
It's such a relief that you fully recovered.
It's good to be alive.
You're pouring a drink for me.
Yes, my lord.
Did you want to see me?
Yes. Come have a seat.
I'll bring more drinks, then.
Here.
I heard that you saved my life.
Thank you.
It just happened.
There's no need to appreciate.
Being at death's door made me think of you a lot.
I realised how seriously I wronged you.
I am truly sorry...
for abandoning you and your mother.
Let me apologise for this too.
I didn't look for you, knowing that Hong Mae died.
I know this can never be justified.
But would you forgive me?
Do you think...
you can cover up such long years with a word of apology?
I know it's not something you can forgive so easily.
Still, I'll never give up on you.
I'll wait until you forgive me...
and accept me as your father.
I pondered upon things I can do for you.
You may be illegitimate but you have my blood.
I won't let you hang out with scoundrels.
That's why I have decided to ban discrimination...
on illegitimate children even for a brief period.
What do you mean?
Government agency will hire officers soon.
They will no longer discriminate you because of your status.
I have the Queen Dowager's approval on this matter.
Are you telling me to take state examination...
and become an officer?
There's no need to take the examination.
I'm your father.
I'll appoint you to any position you want.
Please stop talking nonsense.
You'll change the law just to make me take a post?
I have no intention to take advantage of your authority.
It's not just for your sake.
It's a little embarrassing to tell you this,
but let me be honest with you.
I need someone...
who can hold Nan Jung in check.
Nan Jung has now become too powerful for me to control.
With the money she made with her merchants organisations,
she's been helping the Queen Dowager financially.
It shifted a lot of political power on her side.
What do you want from me?
I want you to accept my offer...
and contain Nan Jung's power.
What are you doing there?
Oh, it's nothing.
Sir.
I happened to hear the conversation between you and Lord Yoon.
Is that why you're thinking out here?
What will you do?
He wants to use me...
to have Nan Jung in check.
I will not let him use me as his tool.
I think...
that you should accept Lord Yoon's offer no matter what.
Why...
do you say that?
What you need now...
is power.
All the things you suffered because of Jung Nan Jung...
was because you lacked power.
This offer Lord Yoon made to you...
will be a golden opportunity for you to grow powerful.
If it's your pride...
that makes you hesitate,
please set it aside...
and accept his offer.
Hello. We want two rice soups.
- Okay. - Good.
- I'm so hungry. We need to eat. - Okay.
Goodness.
Why is it drizzling all day long?
Gosh, I hate it.
Right.
Hey.
Have you heard anything about the new officer?
I asked my uncle, but he doesn't know yet.
I hope someone docile comes.
If someone uptight like Ji Heon comes,
it will cause us so much trouble.
There you are.
Hello, Gop Dan.
You look even prettier. Good.
Thank you.
There.
- Please enjoy your meals. - Okay.
- Sir. - Yes?
Please keep this a secret for a while.
- What is it? - It's about the daughter...
of Lord Yoon you saw earlier.
- Yes. - The pretty one.
I might be able to become...
Lord Yoon's son-in-law.
What?
He asked a matchmaker to find a groom for her.
Let's wait and see.
You're out of his league.
Stop talking nonsense.
Why is it nonsense?
That's so ridiculous.
If you are talking about my family,
it's as prestigious as Lord Yoon's.
Good for you. Good.
Just eat up.
Goodness.
Why are they meeting each other?
Oh, isn't he...
Jung Dae Shik of Jeonokseo?
Right.
- Who are the other guys? - He's Jun Woo Chi...
and he's Ko Dae Gil.
They are wicked con men.
Why is Dae Shik meeting with those swindlers?
Let's go.
Okay.
What do you want?
It's simple.
Entrap Yoo Jong Hoi...
and drive him into a corner.
How much will you pay us?
Right, money.
How much do you want?
The scale depends on how much you pay us.
I see.
Then, what about 100 yang?
We can't do anything with 100 yang. Just forget it.
Fine. Okay.
I'll pay you as much as you want.
Please drag him down from his position.
Can you do that?
We're experts. There's no need to worry.
I'll make sure to drag him to rock bottom.
To rock bottom?
Of course.
- To rock bottom. - Good.
To rock bottom.
Your Majesty.
Oh, you're here.
Did you look into it?
Yes, Your Majesty.
What happened to Ok Nyeo?
Is she...
really dead?
As far as I know, she is.
Okay. You did well.
You may leave now.
Did you want to see me, Your Majesty?
I need you...
to go to Lord Lee's house.
Give this letter...
to Lord Lee.
The Queen Dowager...
must not hear about this.
So move secretly.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Ma'am.
It's been a while.
What brings you here?
I brought a letter to Lord Lee.
- Is he in? - Yes, Ma'am.
Please go in.
His Majesty sent me to give you this letter.
Did anyone follow you?
No.
Thank you.
Please tell him that I'll visit the Palace soon.
Yes, my lord.
I have a lot to talk with you,
but I should hurry to the Palace now.
Ma'am.
Do you remember Ga Bi?
Of course, I do.
You know that we were very close.
Did you hear anything about her?
It's not so sure.
I have a feeling...
that her daughter may be alive.
What?
Your Majesty.
What is it?
Lord Lee is appointed back to minister of Defence.
What?
Is that true?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Mother. What brings you here?
Please sit down, Your Majesty.
Yes.
I heard that you appointed...
Lord Lee back to Minister of Defence.
Is that true?
Yes, Mother.
That can't happen.
We cannot let that person take charge of military.
It's no different from handing weapons to your enemies.
Mother.
How could you call Lord Lee your enemy?
He's not only gentle but also erudite.
Everyone admires him.
Your Majesty.
Are you saying...
that I'm talking nonsense now?
No. That's not what I meant.
I don't know what you've heard about him,
but Lord Lee is very dangerous.
He's someone I should've gotten rid of earlier.
He has been weaselling his way out and kept himself alive,
but he'll stab me in the back someday.
Mother.
That's nothing but a slander of vicious people.
Your Majesty.
Mother.
He's the one I chose.
I pondered upon this for a long time.
Please allow me...
to take care of this matter.
Your Majesty.
No matter what you say,
I will not...
change my mind.
Are you aware...
that you'll become...
an entertaining woman when you're fully recovered?
Pardon?
I knew you wouldn't be aware of it.
That's why you came to the provincial office...
when you escaped from the bandits.
Can I just...
be a slave of the office who does chores?
That's not something...
we can decide.
I will appeal to the governor.
However, it will be hard without compelling reasons.
You should also try...
to find a way to avoid...
becoming an entertainer.
Ok Nyeo.
The governor wants to see you.
- Let's go. - Yes, Sir.
Sir.
This is Ok Nyeo.
She will do.
The minister will be satisfied.
What do you mean, Sir?
The minister of Local Assembly from Hanyang will be here in three days.
You should make arrangement so she can serve the minister.
Yes, Sir.
Sir.
I need to speak with you privately.
What are you going to do?
Sir.
Have you found a way to avoid becoming an entertainer?
Sir, I was born and raised in Jeonokseo.
So I've heard.
As a child,
I learned how to tell fortunes by birth date and physiognomy...
from Sir Lee Ji Ham.
It doesn't have anything to do with getting you out of here.
It actually does.
How so?
I need you to help me out a little.
Please find out about...
personal details of the governor and his secretary.
I'll try to find them out myself as well.
My lord.
Tae Won is here.
Right. Let him in.
Yes, my lord.
Sit down.
Did you think about it?
Yes.
I'll accept...
your offer.
Will you? That's great. You made the right choice.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity.
Don't mention it.
I should be thanking you for accepting my offer.
So,
do you have a position in mind?
- Yes. - What is it?
Make me the chief of Price Policy Division.
What? The chief of Price Policy Division?
Are you sure that's all you want?
That's only a position of junior sixth rank.
If you want, I can get you a higher position.
No. I'm happy to be the chief of Price Policy Division.
Would you grant me this position?
Yes.
If that's what you want, I will.
I'll see to that.
Look. The calculation isn't correct again. How much did you get?
- 250 yang. - See?
- There are so many mistakes. - That's strange.
Eun Soo, come here!
- Do Chi, you too. - Yes, Sir.
Hurry up.
- I don't get it. - Eun Soo.
How could you have done such a terrible job?
You've been the treasurer of our organisation for a while now.
These ledgers are all wrong.
What mistake did I make?
You've made countless mistakes!
If this is the best you can do, quit now. Darn it.
Goodness.
What's wrong with him?
My gosh. After he fell out with Tae Won,
he's been in a bad mood.
Cut him some slack.
Why is he taking it out on me?
My gosh. Why wouldn't the numbers add up?
Oh, Tae Won.
- How have you been? - I've been fine.
What brings you here?
I'm here to see Sir Gong. Is he here?
What? Of course.
Hey, let's go in.
Sir. Tae Won is here.
Hey, what changed your mind?
You acted like you would never see us again.
Gosh.
Did you say he's making you a public official?
He is even amending the law for it?
Yes.
Lord Yoon is very generous.
He can even turn his son into a public official so easily like that.
Why do you want to be the chief of Price Policy Division?
With him by your side, you can get an even higher position.
Even if he bans illegitimate children discrimination,
I still can't gain the supreme power.
I made this decision for one thing.
What is that?
- It's money. - That's right. Money.
Merchant organisations bribe officers at Price Policy Division...
especially when they supply goods to them.
That's going to be a handsome amount.
No. I didn't ask him for the position...
just to get some chump change.
Price Policy Division is in charge of markets and price of goods.
It's a division that controls every financial issue in this country.
It holds the strings of everyone's purse...
in the country.
What you're saying is that if things go well, you will...
be the one that holds the purse-strings.
Most importantly,
the chief can monitor and control the market.
He is the first one to know which product would...
make the most profit.
Hey, if you were going to ask for a position,
you should have asked him...
to make you the commissioner instead.
Gosh, Jak Doo.
I know there is also the commissioner,
but it's too high a position to ask.
Also, I'd have to serve other position as well.
As the chief, I can be as involved in the affairs as possible.
You made a good choice. Nicely done.
April showers bring May flowers.
See? Finally, our painful days are over.
- That's right. - Well done.
My gosh. Chief Yoon Tae Won.
Goodness.
There you are.
She'll be serving the minister who will visit us from Hanyang...
in three days. Make sure she is ready for it.
Yes, Sir.
Follow me.
Yes, Ma'am.
Go and bring Secretary Jang.
Yes, Ma'am.
Goodness. Look at her.
You've made her look...
so much prettier.
Thank you, Sir.
Be grateful that you have a pretty face.
It's a great honour to serve...
the minister of Local Assembly.
If you serve him well,
you can become his concubine and go to Hanyang.
Let's go.
The governor should see you himself.
Sir.
What is it?
I said what is it?
Didn't you have a daughter last year?
How do you know that?
She's your fifth daughter.
You even got a concubine to have a son.
But she gave birth to a daughter again.
I'm asking how you know all this?
I'm afraid to tell you that...
I can sense strong yin energy around you.
Did someone in your family...
die before she got married?
A few years ago, my sister died unmarried.
She had an illness since she was a child.
She was never embraced by a man until she died.
If you don't do anything,
no matter how many concubines you get,
you'll keep having daughters.
If you want to have a son,
you should resolve your sister's sorrow first.
When was your late sister born?
She was born in 1533, in the month of Black Pig,
on the day of White Cow at 2am.
When was her funeral?
Her funeral?
On the day of Red Chicken in the month of White Chicken, 1553.
Black Pig... 1533... 1553...
1553... White Chicken...
Not only I don't see any men in her life,
but also her funeral was on a day with yin energy.
This is why the ancestral rites don't soothe her.
I'll give you a new date for her ancestral rites.
You should perform the rite again on that day.
Sir.
I think there is something strange about Ok Nyeo.
What do you mean?
I think she is possessed by a spirit.
What do you mean she is possessed?
She looked at me and...
started talking about all the details about my family.
She even knew...
how my sister died unmarried.
That can't be true.
Maybe someone told her about your family.
No.
No one knows my sister...
died unmarried.
Are you saying that...
she is sick because she is possessed?
Yes, Sir.
According to her,
she has been sick since she was in Hanyang.
She was possessed by a spirit and even had a ritual.
She was possessed by a spirit?
Goodness. I can't believe this.
Sir.
Can we let a girl...
who is possessed by a spirit...
serve the minister?
I don't feel good about this.
Bring her to me.
I'll see her and decide.
Yes, Sir.
The governor wants to see you.
Follow me.
Yes, Sir.
I brought her, Sir.
Have a seat.
Yes, Sir.
My secretary says...
you're possessed by a spirit.
Yes.
I've been sick for a few years now.
Now, I had a ritual done and...
I serve the spirit that helps me...
achieve domestic harmony.
If what you're saying is true,
tell my fortunes.
Could you tell them to go?
What do you mean?
I think...
this is something they mustn't hear.
Wait outside.
Sir.
It's fine.
- You can tell me now. - Didn't...
your son...
murder someone...
and...
kill himself as well?
How...
- How did you know that? - I can see...
what happened to you in the past.
That incident...
wounded your heart and...
you gave up a high position at the Palace.
Isn't that why...
you came to this provincial office?
These are not my words.
I'm just delivering...
the words of...
the spirit I serve.
She says...
your son's soul is...
still wandering this world.
What did you just say?
May I...
ask you when you were born?
I was born on the day of White Cow,
in the month of Yellow Rabbit in 1509,
at around 6pm.
White Cow, Yellow Rabbit,
1509...
Don't do this.
Not yet. You can't do this yet.
It's a relief.
Your fate has...
strong energy of earth.
Spirits have strong energy of water.
But earth defeats water.
I'll pray...
to the spirit I serve...
so that your son...
may rest in peace.
No. No!
I can't do that.
Sir.
How did it go?
The governor wants to see you.
Did it go well?
Yes, Sir.
Are you sure that...
Ok Nyeo is possessed?
I think so.
Then,
what are you going to do?
It will be...
disrespectful to make someone possessed...
serve the minister.
I believe...
you should reconsider.
Ma'am.
I heard Woo Chi is looking for me.
You should've come sooner.
- He's waiting for you inside. - All right.
- Chun Doong. - Yes?
Do you still remember...
the house I told you before?
You mean the house of Sir Yoon, the rich?
That's right.
They have rare potteries and...
medicinal herbs they got from Ming.
I heard they have plenty of those in their storage.
Go and...
- make a clean sweep. - I know they have those.
But it's too dangerous.
I may get killed.
Gosh, you fool.
- What was that for? - You're such a coward.
Are you going to keep stealing some pocket money?
Steal big and...
have a new life, you fool.
All right. I'll think about it.
Sir Yoon's house?
Goodness. You're such a coward.
I'm here.
You're late.
I'm sorry. Gosh.
- Did you want to see me? - Chun Doong.
- Yes? - I need you to do something for me.
- What is it? - Do you know Jeonokseo's chief?
- Of course, I do. - First,
you should find out where he lives.
Where he lives? Why?
I'm the one who plots things. You just need to act. Okay?
All right. I'll act.
This is where he lives.
Are you sure this is his house?
Of course.
I'm Chun Doong.
He just got promoted...
from an officer to the chief.
How can he live in such a great house?
He must've embezzled a lot of funds.
Gosh. He is obviously...
bleeding the prisoners dry.
- Hey. Don't make any mistakes. - Yes?
- We'll see you later. - Don't worry.
Do a good job.
Get home safe, Sir.
Now, we're going to climb over the wall.
Man Ok, you should keep watch. It can be dangerous.
- Okay. - Man Soo, let's go.
Sir. I've only picked pockets.
I never climbed over a wall.
Gosh. You're such a coward.
It's not difficult at all.
Trust me and do as I say. Okay?
- Okay. - Man Ok, keep a good lookout.
I will. Don't worry.
Shall we have some fun?
- Let's go. - Okay.
My lady.
Come in.
What's going on?
My lady. Have you heard?
Heard what?
You're going to be engaged again soon.
- Engaged? - Yes, my lady.
His name is Song Seok Woo. He is the chief of the Police Bureau.
He holds a lower position than Officer Sung,
but his family is very wealthy.
Yes, my lady.
His uncle is the commissioner of the Police Bureau.
Song Ji Il, the chief of the Royal Decrees and...
Song Ji Man, the chief of Office of the Inspector-General are...
all his family members.
I'm Song Seok Woo.
I heard Lady Jung wishes to see me.
Yes.
- Come in. - Yes, Sir.
I'll let her know.
- You should wait here. - Yes, Sir.
My lady.
What brings you here?
Lady Jung asked me to come.
Do you know what this is regarding?
I heard that they were talking about the marriage...
between you and me.
I...
don't want to marry you.
- Pardon? - Please go back.
You shouldn't do that, my lady.
Excuse me.
Hold on a second.
I understand that you may not want to marry me.
But can I ask why you are...
being so rude to me?
I don't need a reason for hating someone.
I'll talk to my mother.
Please go back.
I'm so sorry, Sir.
(Price Policy Division)
Sir.
Is it true that I got demoted?
It is very unfortunate,
but that is the wish of Lord Yoon Won Hyung.
Who is the new chief?
Who is it...
that I must be demoted to make room for him?
It's Yoon Tae Won, Lord Yoon's son born from a concubine.
When he put me in charge of Price Policy Division,
Lord Yoon asked me to look after his son.
How can a son of a concubine...
be given an official post?
Didn't you know?
The laws were amended for a brief period.
- What? - Also,
your rank officially stays the same.
Don't get too upset.
If you're lucky,
you'll become chief again one day.
But... Oh dear.
I'm Officer Oh Dal Joong.
I am Yoon Tae Won.
Do you not remember me?
Pardon?
What?
Have you lost your mind?
What are you talking about?
No harm will come to you, Sir.
You're... I apologise, Sir.
You don't have to.
It's good to see you again.
I hope we get along.
Yes, Sir.
Greet him.
I am Treasurer Hwang Myeong Geol.
I am Treasurer Cho Sae Oh.
Nice to meet you both.
Do come inside, Sir.
Have a seat.
I heard you worked at a merchants organisation.
Yes. I was a merchant for a small organisation.
If you now how a merchant organisation works,
then you'll settle in easily.
I hope you will teach me the ropes.
I have to head into the Palace.
Officer Oh will teach you what you need to know.
I understand.
Gather the leaders of the merchant organisations in Hanyang.
Why would you want to do that?
You just have to do as I say.
Yes, Sir.
Those who do not come in...
could lose their leadership, so tell them that.
Yes, Sir.
You are dismissed.
Thank you.
Chae Seon, step forward.
Yes.
- Da Jeong. - Yes.
- Myo Hyang. - Yes.
- Shin Bi. - Yes.
The rest of you can go and get ready for the guests.
- Yes, Ma'am. - Yes, Ma'am.
Hello.
They are the girls you asked for.
They can sing, dance,
write poems and paint, too.
The merchants are here.
Thank you.
We should go.
Yes, Sir.
Serve them well.
Why are we here?
I don't know.
Do you know anything?
I don't have a clue.
No need to get up. Stay seated.
It's been a while.
The host of this gathering...
is the new chief of Price Policy Division.
Do come in, Sir.
I am Yoon Tae Won.
I apologise for summoning you.
I know you're busy people.
Do not apologise, Sir.
It is customary for us to meet the new chief.
Do not worry.
Congratulations, Sir.
- Congratulations, Sir. - Congratulations, Sir.
I called you here today because I heard that...
some of you are considering colluding to gain more from...
the unfortunate fact that...
this year's harvest dwindled due to a drought.
I would like to discuss something...
regarding that issue.
What is the meeting about?
Yoon Tae Won is the chief of Price Policy Division.
What?
Nan Jung.
I have bad news.
What is it now?
Yoon Tae Won is the chief of Price Policy Division.
Are you out of your mind?
How could he obtain such a title?
Lord Yoon outlawed discrimination of illegitimate children...
and gave Tae Won the title.
What?
You can return to the office.
Yes, Sir.
I need you two to do some digging...
into the merchants we met today.
Get details on the size and revenue of their organisations,
and find out...
if any of them have ties with officials.
- Yes, Sir. - Yes, Sir.
From now on,
you will serve important ministers and officials.
You will serve food and drink,
but you have a more important mission.
Did you ask for me?
Yes. Have a seat.
Thank you.
I have something...
important to say to you.
I'm listening.
Did you read the will that my grandfather...
left to me?
I did, though I never really meant to.
Then I won't have to explain what he wrote.
I plan to go...
and look for the item that...
he left to me.
The map that he bequeathed to you?
Yes.
I will ask the governor for his permission.
Would you...
be able to...
come with me?
(The Flower in Prison)
I am sick and tired of Jeonokseo.
I don't want to go back.
You can't mope about Ok Nyeo forever.
It wasn't Lord Yoon's idea.
Tae Won wanted that position.
What for?
I think he is trying to get to you.
Me?
I'm warning you.
If you stab Tae Won in the back again,
I will not forgive you.
What will you do, then?
I went to death's door and back. What can I not do?
Are you finally showing your true colours?
The opposition so far is just the beginning.
Until we gain the strength we need, you must withstand it.
Yes, Your Majesty.
You must get out of slavery by any means possible.
There is not much I can do unless I run away.
There is a way.