(Episode 25)
How is your father doing?
Do you know what happened?
Yes, Sir.
The chief of Price Policy Division...
came and caused an uproar.
From Price Policy Division?
Yes. He's called Yoon Tae Won.
He's Lord Yoon's illegitimate son.
Did you just say Yoon Tae Won?
Yes. Do you know him?
Master.
You need to go in.
Father.
I believe...
he wishes to say a few last words.
Father.
Ji Heon.
Yes, Father.
I am sorry for everything.
I'm sorry, Father. Father.
Ji Heon.
I do not resent you at all.
However,
please help me relieve...
my anger against Yoon Won Hyung...
and his son.
Father.
Father. Father.
- My lord! - Father!
- My lord. - No, Father. Please.
Please. Father.
Please help.
Father. Father.
- Father. - My lord...
No, please. Father.
Father.
Hanyang's air is so fragrant.
You did so well in Kaesong.
I'll treat you to a feast, so name anything you want.
Chun Doong, can we go to Sosoru?
Sosoru?
You idiot, you're too young.
How dare you dream of drinking with a kisaeng already.
Even I haven't yet.
That's not why.
I heard that the best food in Hanyang...
is served at Sosoru.
That's right. I heard that, too.
The food at Sosoru is the best you'll ever get, Chun Doong.
Is it?
I haven't eaten at Sosoru, either.
If that's what you want, that's what you get.
Let's go!
Sosoru, Sosoru, So...
Chun Doong.
Did you enjoy Kaesong?
How do you know about that?
You silly thing.
Try as you might, you can't get away from me.
We need to go somewhere quiet to talk.
I'm a bit busy right now.
Don't you get the hint?
Will you come with a beating or without?
Shoot. Without a beating, then.
How dare you...
Shoot. Whatever.
He's a pickpocket.
He's such a bad guy.
He is a jerk.
I am so sorry.
He deserves it.
Man Ok,
are you out of mind? Why did you do that?
If we had let you go, they would have beaten you up.
That's way better.
We are in worse trouble now.
Gosh.
Be a man.
Thank you, anyway.
Now we have no choice.
Let us do or die, okay?
Let's go to Sosoru.
- Let's go. - Good.
You're here.
What happened to you?
It's nothing.
Did you get any message from Kaesong?
- Yes, Ma'am. - Why did...
Tae Won go to Kaesong?
It's because of Sung Hwan Ok.
Sung Hwan Ok?
Yes, Ma'am.
Tae Won ransacked his organisation...
and broke it into pieces.
Sung Hwan Ok died from the shock.
What?
He died?
Are you sure...
- Sung Hwan Ok died? - Yes, Nan Jung.
Yoon Tae Won seized his all his properties...
and reverted them to the national treasury.
Sung Hwan Ok fainted from the shock and died.
Why did Tae Won do that?
He wanted to solidify his foothold as a new chief.
When other head merchants hear about this,
they will fear him.
There's more.
He even handed over the main client stores of Sung Hwan Ok...
to Gong Jae Myung.
That means Gong Jae Myung owns...
the right to trade ginseng now.
- Gong Jae Myung? - Yes.
Now I see what he's after.
But Gong Jae Myung's organisation...
is already under your control.
That's only nominally true.
I'm sure he had an ulterior motive...
when he gave in to me.
Please leave it here.
Haven't you moved this yet?
You're taking forever.
- Do it now. - Yes, my lady.
What's taking them so long in there?
Does it mean we can trade ginseng now?
- Yes, Sir. - Yes. What's more,
we can even represent Joseon...
when Ming's envoys visit and trade with them...
at Mohwakwan.
That means...
we'll become Joseon's best organisation...
- in no time. - Of course.
However,
I'm a bit worried if we can deal with...
such big trade volume.
There's no need to worry about that.
What's wrong, Jae Myung? You don't look happy at all.
Is there a problem?
It doesn't feel quite right.
- What do you mean? - Sung Hwan Ok's death.
I feel like we killed him...
- and took over his business. - My goodness.
Why would you see it that way?
His death has...
nothing to do with us.
He's right, Sir.
Please don't bother yourself.
- You're right. - I think...
Tae Won has gone too far.
Sorry?
You're here.
Did things go well in Kaesong?
Yes, my lord.
I already told the Queen Dowager that Sung Hwan Ok's properties...
have been reverted to the national treasury.
She was very pleased.
When you asked me for the chief post of Price Policy Division,
I actually underestimated you,
but I realised that I was wrong.
Come to think of it,
it is the best position for you to make your name...
in the government agency.
You've made a wise choice.
I'm flattered.
Since you've made your decision, you should go as far as you can.
I will be your shield and protect you...
from whatever harm may come to you.
Do you understand?
Yes.
Please help me relieve...
my anger against Yoon Won Hyung...
and his son.
Please.
I heard...
that I was adopted.
Please tell me the truth.
That's right.
I adopted you...
when you were four.
But that doesn't mean anything now.
I raised you and treated you...
like my real son.
You're my son no matter what others say.
Father.
Sir.
At the wake,
there was only one thing...
that came to my mind.
How did Yoon Tae Won...
become the chief of Price Policy Division?
I know that he is...
Lord Yoon's illegitimate son.
I'm sure Lord Yoon used his power...
to make Tae Won take up the post.
I know...
Sir Yoon very well.
He was abandoned...
by Lord Yoon when he was young,
which left him...
a deep scar in his heart.
I am sure...
he didn't accept Lord Yoon's help.
You must be wrong this time.
It's a scheme...
that Lord Yoon plotted...
behind Yoon Tae Won.
As per my father's will,
I will pay them back...
for what they've done to my father.
I will take revenge for my father...
no matter what it takes.
- Please move this out... - Okay.
- and throw this away. - Okay.
Goodness.
He never puts stuff in place.
That's why he never finds things.
Gosh.
All right.
What is this?
What on earth is it?
What should I do?
When will you hand over the money you promised to give?
I'm trying hard now.
Please allow me a little more time.
Tell me if you don't want to pay it.
All I have to do is hand you over to the Capital District Office.
No, Sir. No.
Of course, I will pay the money. I will.
Please give me a bit more time, Sir.
You brat.
I'm sure you'll have to suffer to make 2000 yang.
Why are you looking at me?
Oh, it's nothing.
Officer... Officer Jung.
Yes, Sir?
Well... Do you have...
some money I can borrow?
- How much do you need? - What?
Well...
The more the better.
Sure, I will.
Will 10 yang be enough?
Maybe I can lend you up to 20 yang.
You brat. Hey!
Are you joking now?
How dare you...
Don't just sit there. Go out and work!
- Go out! - Yes, Sir.
What's with your attitude?
Hey! Stop there!
Hey! You jerk.
My goodness.
Sir.
What is it?
I found this...
while I was tidying up Treasurer Ji's office.
- What is it? - Well...
I have no idea.
We're back, Sir.
Welcome back.
Why is it just you two? Where's Administrator Sung?
Well...
Administrator Sung stayed behind to manage...
his father's funeral.
Did his father pass away?
Did he have an illness?
No, Sir, but...
He was investigated by Price Policy Division.
They charged him with smuggling and confiscated his assets.
The shock killed him.
How corrupt was he...
that he lost all he had?
If I dare say so, I think the officials...
were determined to ruin the household.
How strange.
I should go and pay my respects.
I shall go to Kaesong. You must travel to Hanyang...
and bring the commissioner of Sogyeokseo.
To pray for a bountiful season of fishing?
Yes. Escort him as best you can.
I will, Sir.
I'm glad you're back unharmed. You can go and rest.
Thank you, Sir.
They should've bowed.
Sir.
- What? - Why is the commissioner...
of Sogyeokseo coming to Haeju?
He comes once a year to watch over...
a ceremony to wish our fishermen a good year at sea.
Do you know what they do at Sogyeokseo?
Yes. It's in charge of prayers and ceremonies.
That's right. Around this time each year,
the commissioner and a few of his men...
come to govern the ceremony.
I have to leave for Hanyang right away.
If you need anything while I'm away, talk to the administrator.
Yes, Sir.
Sir.
What is it?
Could you do me a favour?
What kind of a man gets rejected by a woman?
- I was not rejected. - Yes, you were.
Dong Gu.
Seong Poong, what are you doing here?
Hanyang life must suit you well.
You look great.
Do I?
Who's he?
A friend from home. Say hello.
He's Song Seok Woo, an officer who just got rejected.
He's Jang Seong Poong, a secretary from Haeju's...
Provincial Office.
What are you here for?
I'm here to escort the commissioner of Sogyeokseo.
It's time for the ceremony, is it?
Will you leave right away?
No, I have about two days to kill.
How about a drink or two at a kisaeng parlour?
Why not?
I'm a regular at Sosoru.
I'll take you there.
Dong Gu, do you know anyone...
from Jeonokseo?
Of course I do. I go there all the time...
to drop off or pick up prisoners.
Are you looking for someone?
A man called Ji Chun Deuk.
Why are you looking for him?
He's home.
Chun Deuk.
Hello.
What are you doing here, Officer Yang?
Who are you?
He's a secretary at Haeju's Provincial Office.
He said he needs to meet you.
Did you just say...
he's from Haeju's Provincial Office?
Dong Gu.
Could you excuse us?
What?
I'll come to see you when I'm done.
What's going on?
Okay, then.
Sir.
Is this regarding Ok Nyeo?
Is Ok Nyeo...
alive?
She is.
Ok Nyeo's alive.
I have bad news.
What is it?
Tae Won and his men...
are searching your offices.
What?
What are you doing?
I'm here to see if you're trading any forbidden items.
Does Lord Yoon know what you're up to?
Does it matter if he does or not?
I am only doing my job as chief of...
Price Policy Division.
You two.
- Yes, Sir. - Search the office now...
and confiscate all the account books.
- Yes, Sir. - Yes, Sir.
You can't go in there.
If you don't step aside,
I'll have you arrested for interfering with our investigation.
Search every corner. Don't miss anything.
Go and tell Lady Jung immediately.
I will.
What's going on?
Have you heard?
About what?
About Officer Sung's father. He's dead.
What?
The man who almost became...
Lady Shin Hye's father-in-law?
Yes. The government took everything he owned,
- and the household is a mess. - Oh dear.
Do you think...
it was Lady Jung's doing?
Of course it was.
Lord Yoon's son works at Price Policy Division.
He had his own son level the whole organisation.
The shock is why Officer Sung's father...
is now dead.
- That's... - What do you mean?
Lady Shin Hye.
What were you talking about?
Well...
Mother.
Did you have to go that far?
What's wrong?
You had Officer Sung demoted.
Did you have to kill his father, too?
Now...
there's no going back.
Didn't you consider me?
If that will help you give up hope,
it's for the better.
Mother.
Stop being so childish.
Will you please grow up?
You do what you want and get what you want.
Why do you think I'm just being childish?
I will never accept or condone what you did.
Ma'am, you need to come over to the merchants organisation.
- What for? - Tae Won...
is ransacking the place.
What?
Nan Jung.
What are you doing?
What makes you think you can do this?
You must know what my office does.
This is just a formal investigation.
What?
Sir, look at this.
It's a list of bribes they gave.
Do you have more to say?
Could we have a chat?
Sit.
Why are you doing this to me?
Do you want to fight me?
I do not.
Shut your mouth.
Do you think I don't know why...
you wanted this position?
My lady.
I don't want...
to fight you any longer.
Lord Yoon went through a lot to make me an official.
What would I get from fighting you?
I'm not that foolish.
Then why are you doing all this?
Once word gets out that I investigated...
your organisation,
no one will be able to say...
I showed favour or I was unjust.
Are you using me...
to make your name?
This investigation...
will benefit you as well.
If I say I found nothing suspicious or illegal,
the scorn and mockery towards you...
should dissipate.
If you agree to show me no more animosity,
then I will...
no longer go against you or challenge you.
Believe me.
The jeon we serve here are the best from all around.
Enjoy your meal.
Hello.
Sir Lee.
Where have you been all this time?
Woo Chi has been looking for you.
What for? Did something happen?
Yes.
You see...
Come closer.
Ok Nyeo's alive.
- Is that true? - Yes.
On hearing that, Woo Chi...
and Treasurer Ji...
set off for Haeju.
I should leave right away.
Take care, Sir Lee.
Oh dear.
Ok Nyeo.
Go to the gate.
Someone's here for you.
Okay. Thank you.
Ok Nyeo.
Sir...
My dear Ok Nyeo...
Ok Nyeo.
Sir.
You were alive. You're alive.
Thank you. Thank you.
You're safe.
You faked the King's decree to get me out?
Yes. We brought it...
all the way here ourselves, but then we heard...
the bandits had killed you.
Can you imagine how shocked we were?
Then the Royal Secretariat looked for me because...
Exactly. That was our plan in motion.
Don't you know you could get executed for that?
We know that,
but there was no other way.
It didn't work out anyway.
We can't sneak you out as a royal's slave.
- Gosh. - My goodness.
Ok Nyeo, dinner's ready. Let's eat.
Look at all this.
Chun Deuk served...
the best he could get.
Are you sure...
this is cheap market food?
I bothered the barkeep...
and made her serve the best she had.
Ok Nyeo, eat until you think you'll explode.
- I will. - Eat up.
Do they feed you three meals a day?
Do you skip meals because you're a slave?
No. I eat very well,
- so don't worry. - Are you...
sick or hurt or anything?
- I'm fine. - Chun Deuk.
Will you let the poor girl eat?
You have a point. Eat up.
Go on. Eat.
You should eat, too.
No thanks.
Watching you eat makes me happy enough.
Ok Nyeo.
I won't...
go back to Hanyang alone.
I will take you with me.
I'll run away with you if I must.
We can't stay on the run for the rest of our lives.
What else can we do, then?
There's no other way.
I'm actually thinking of a way...
to get out of servitude.
- How can you do that? - Is there a way?
The commissioner of Sogyeokseo will arrive tomorrow from Hanyang.
Sogyeokseo?
What office is that?
You moron.
It's the office in charge of prayers and ceremonies.
If the commissioner of Sogyeokseo is coming to Haeju...
- It's to pray for the fishermen. - That's right.
I'm trying to find a way to join them...
when they return to Hanyang.
I have to meet the commissioner...
and explain why he needs me to work for him.
Do you think he'll think he needs you?
He will.
He needs people well-versed...
in the Book of Changes.
That's why they always include a question from it in the exam.
I will meet the commissioner...
and prove my worth.
From what I heard, at the beginning of the ceremony,
they recite a passage from the Book of Changes.
That's why I need to meet the commissioner.
Your Majesty.
The Queen Dowager is here.
Let her in.
Yes, Your Majesty.
What brings you here?
Please, sit.
I am here...
to discuss something urgent.
What do you wish to discuss?
This is a list of officials awaiting a promotion.
I need your approval.
I see.
Wait.
The list includes...
Lord Kim Yoon Young.
- Is this correct? - It is.
Is that a problem?
Well...
He was made commander...
less than a year ago.
Promoting him to supreme commissioner...
would be too extreme.
Too extreme?
Years ago,
when Queen Janggyeong's family tried to incite a revolt,
he fought them off and saved the crown.
You would not be king had it not been for him.
But Mother.
This is just...
It's blatant favouritism.
What about Lord Lee Jeong Myeong?
Was it not favouritism when you appointed him...
minister of defence?
Mother.
I...
accepted that appointment.
You should...
do the same.
But...
Did you ask for me?
Go and ask Lord Yoon...
if he can meet me for a drink.
- Outside the Palace? - Yes.
At the kisaeng parlour...
- we met at last time. - Yes, Your Majesty.
- I enjoyed that. - Thanks.
Why are you here alone?
Why not come to Sosoru?
Now that you're a chief,
you don't like to drink at a tavern, do you?
Don't say that.
It sounds like...
you're implying something.
Did you get that?
What is it?
Are you upset at me?
I think...
you've changed.
You're not the Tae Won I knew.
Is this about what happened in Kaesong?
Even if you were carrying out an investigation,
did you have to push a man to his own death?
- I didn't kill him. - It's the same thing.
You gave me...
the right to trade ginseng,
and to trade with Ming.
I don't like it at all.
It's a profit I'm gaining through a changed man.
I don't like it one bit.
Welcome, my lord.
Where is Gyo Ha?
- Call her for me. - Yes, my lord.
Hello, my lord.
Come on in and sit down.
Tonight,
you will receive a great guest.
Do not accept anyone else.
What?
What if he doesn't show up like last time?
Do you know how much we lost that day?
I will make it up to you.
Just do as I say.
Who is this special guest?
That is...
I can't tell you that.
Is it His Majesty the King?
How... How do you know that?
If he is more important than any other guests,
it must be the King.
So Jung, you're not only pretty...
but also very clever.
You're right.
His Majesty will pay a visit here.
So tell the prettiest kisaengs...
to get prepared to serve him.
- Take this. - It's so pretty.
Da Jeong.
- Is that true? - Yes.
Myo Hyang, what did you tell her?
Don't tell her.
Hey, what is your problem?
Do you want me to teach you some lesson today?
I'll drag you by your hair.
That's...
I heard...
His Majesty will visit Sosoru tonight.
- What? - His Majesty?
That's why it will be closed for others.
It has nothing to do with you at all.
Why don't you mind your business?
That's ridiculous. You're no different.
Why were you surprised when it has nothing to do with you?
Mark my words.
I will serve His Majesty tonight.
I'm the one who'll be blessed with his grace. So stop dreaming.
Shin Bi.
Do you have a musk bag? Let me use it please.
- Da Jeong. - Yes, Ma'am.
- Shin Bi. - Yes, Ma'am.
Myo Hyang.
- Yes, Ma'am. - Come forward.
Ma'am, what about me?
Oh, Chae Seon.
There won't be any other guests tonight.
Go do laundry with other girls.
Sorry?
Let's go.
As you are aware,
His Majesty will visit Sosoru tonight,
and you'll serve him.
Stay quiet and just answer his questions.
And...
whatever you hear tonight...
must remain secret...
until you die.
Do you understand?
- Yes, Ma'am. - Yes, Ma'am.
What are you doing? Pour him a drink.
Yes, my lord. Please let me fill your glass.
Good.
Let's have a drink, Your Majesty.
I'll talk casual to you, Uncle.
Yes, please.
Well...
What is your worry, Your Majesty?
There are a lot of things...
that concern me every day.
What is it that concerns you so much?
Leave us alone for a while.
- Yes, my lord. - Yes, my lord.
Okay, Hwan.
What's your worry?
My mother is...
giving me a hard time.
Well... I am also aware of that too.
I don't know...
until when I'll have to let her...
take control over me.
She doesn't want me...
to know what exactly is going on in this nation.
When she found out that I secretly went out of the Palace,
she even tried to fast.
Regarding this matter,
I have a favour to ask you.
A favour?
Sure. Tell me anything you need.
For me...
to go out and inspect how the people are doing,
I'll need you to persuade her.
That is...
I know that my mother always confides in you...
and listens to your advice.
Okay.
I will make sure to persuade her.
Thank you, Uncle. Thank you.
You're welcome.
Tae Won.
Gyo Ha.
Where is everyone?
A very important guest is here, so we closed Sosoru.
Who is it?
It's His Majesty.
What?
Sir.
Did your father's funeral go well?
Yes.
It went well.
I thought you'd stay in Kaesong...
a little longer.
All I want to do...
is get back at Lord Yoon and Tae Won as soon as possible.
Did you...
find a way to get out of servitude?
Yes, but...
What is it?
Is there anything I can help you?
Please help me with this.
Tell me.
I heard that the officers of Sogyeokseo...
will visit for the ceremony at sea.
So?
Well...
Sir.
Welcome to Haeju, my lord.
How have you been?
I've been doing fine thanks to your concern.
This is...
the prayer for the ceremony.
Yes, my lord.
Of course the ceremony is important,
but the people are suffering due to a famine.
It's the same throughout the nation.
We're holding rituals for good harvest...
under His Majesty's order.
It seems like Earth Mother is furious.
There's no sign of improvement.
The people here started to have high hopes for the ceremony.
Please take good care of it.
Yes, my lord.
How much longer should I wait?
Why is there no word from her?
My goodness.
You punks. It's unbelievable that you still have appetite.
Ok Nyeo...
Sir, please come here.
Why?
Worrying won't change a thing.
That's right, Sir. Please calm down and wait.
Ok Nyeo gave it a lot of thought.
I'm sure it'll work out.
You guys aren't as desperate as me.
Gosh, how can you say that?
We care about Ok Nyeo as much as you do.
We even faked the King's decree...
to let Ok Nyeo escape.
Okay. I am sorry. It's all my fault.
Goodness. I am so anxious that I'm about to lose my mind.
Oh gosh. Ok Nyeo...
- Dae Gil, follow me. - Why?
I said you just need to do as I say. Follow me.
But I'm having lunch.
Goodness. Poor Ok Nyeo...
Woo Chi...
I knew it, you punks.
I knew you're not as desperate as I am.
What happened?
The monk who's supposed recite the Book of Changes isn't here yet?
How can this happen?
This was unexpected. What should we do?
He said he would come by 4am.
We're...
We're trying to track him down from the morning.
- He should show up soon. - "He should show up soon"?
It's already 10am. We're running out of time.
The ceremony will start around 1pm.
What are we going to do?
Search the office...
- thoroughly again. - Yes, Sir.
Where are the dancers? Why aren't they here yet?
They went straight to the seashore.
Did you prepare food for the ritual?
- Yes, Sir. - Okay. Get out of my sight.
Sir.
Yes. What is it?
I wish to meet...
the commissioner of Sogyeokseo.
Why would you want to meet him?
I have something to tell him.
Please let me, Sir.
He is busy preparing for the ceremony.
He doesn't have time to see you.
- Please, Sir. - Don't worry.
You'll get a chance to meet him after the ceremony.
I'll make sure you do. All right?
- I have to go. I'm busy. - Well...
Sir.
Make no mistakes.
- Yes, Sir. - Yes, Sir.
Sir.
The ceremony is about to begin.
- Is there a problem? - I'm afraid so.
The chief of Sogyeokseo is supposed to be here by now,
but we can't find him.
He's the person who starts the ceremony.
If he doesn't get here,
would it be a problem?
He is supposed to recite...
the Book of Changes before the ceremony.
We must have him.
Oh, dear.
Sir. The tide will rise soon.
We have to end the ceremony before it does.
He should...
get here by 3pm at least.
We can't just wait for him to come.
Can't we replace him with someone else?
There is no one else who can do it.
Sir.
- Is that true? - Yes, Sir.
I assure you.
Sir.
One of the slaves in my office...
seems to know well about the Book of Changes.
How can a slave know about the Book of Changes?
That's hard to believe.
She...
studied the book under Sir Lee Ji Ham.
What did you say?
Did you say she studied under Lee Ji Ham?
This is her.
My name is Ok Nyeo.
Is it true that...
you studied the Book of Changes under Lee Ji Ham?
Yes, Sir.
Can I ask you a few questions?
Yes, please go ahead.
Tell me about the trigrams from the Book of Changes.
It's been told that Fu Xi made the trigrams.
Each trigram consists of three lines representing yin or yang,
which makes it 8 trigrams. If you combine 8 trigrams...
in different combinations, it becomes a hexagram.
Can you tell me about...
Hexagram 26 and its idiom about a calf?
Yes, Sir.
There is a four-character idiom regarding a line of Hexagram 26.
It means tying up a calf to a cowshed.
To interpret it, it means if you prevent problems...
from happening, it will produce good outcome.
Is she right?
Yes. Ji Ham...
trained her well.
Lastly,
do you remember the preface of the Book of Changes?
Yes, Sir.
Then...
recite the first few sentences.
"The Book of Changes consists of the meaning of hexagram,"
"six stacked horizontal lines, hexagram statements and"...
"four phenomena. It shows the providence of nature"...
"and saints show great concerns"...
"on the world for following generation."
"They unfolded everything before"...
- "the world was created." - That's enough.
That's enough. You can stop now.
Gosh, Ok Nyeo.
"The Book of Changes consists of the meaning of hexagram,"
"six stacked horizontal lines,"
"hexagram statements and four phenomena."
"It shows the providence of nature and"...
"saints show great concerns on the world"...
"for following generations."
"They unfolded everything"...
"before the world was created."
"The hexagram and its 384 lines are"...
"everything that follows its fate, providence"...
"and the changes it has to abide."
Gosh, she's great.
"The new year"...
"has come."
"This is the third day from"...
"July 13,"
"1561."
"This is the commissioner of"...
"Sogyeokseo,"
"Seo Jae Moon."
"I present myself to you,"
"the spirit of the sea."
Gosh, Ok Nyeo.
Sir Ji.
How did I do?
You really surprised me.
You did a wonderful job.
Look.
Has the chief of Sogyeokseo still not shown up yet?
No, Sir. He hasn't shown up.
Where on earth is he?
What?
Hello? Is anybody out there?
I'm stuck in here! Hello?
Goodness.
My gosh.
Look at him.
- Hello, Sir. - Hi.
Woo Chi, you are born to be a swindler.
- That's true. You're so smart. - Sir.
- What do we do? - Sir.
Aren't you from the Royal Secretariat?
My gosh. It's been such a long time.
What brings you again to Haeju?
That's right.
Are you here because you heard Ok Nyeo is alive?
Ok Nyeo had a narrow escape from death.
Right.
A little while ago,
Prince Deokheung visited our office himself.
Is... Is that true?
Of course.
The governor is holding a ceremony...
wishing for a good season at sea.
I can take you to him.
- You don't have to. - No, thank you.
Go ahead.
We'll see the governor on our own.
I see. I'll be going then.
Sure. Go at once.
That was close, Woo Chi.
It's too dangerous here.
We should leave here now. Let's go.
Oh, dear.
Ma'am.
Yes.
Did you find out about Ok Nyeo?
Yes, Ma'am.
Chief Kang Sun Ho is...
searching for her now.
Did she say...
she had the rings that...
- Dongungjeon's court maids had? - Yes, Ma'am.
She said her mother left it to her.
I assumed...
she was Ga Bi's daughter after I heard about the rings.
That doesn't assure she's Ga Bi's daughter.
You have to find firm evidence.
Yes, Ma'am.
What is that, Sir?
Nothing. It's nothing.
What do you mean it's nothing?
It definitely looks like valuable jewellery.
It doesn't seem like something you can easily get in the market.
Where did you get it, Sir?
Mind your own business.
You keep bothering me with your questions. Go back to work!
Gosh.
My goodness.
That isn't something he can take from the prisoners.
I don't know well about women's jewellery,
but I'm sure what he has is very rare and precious.
My gosh.
I wonder what he is up to now.
Hi.
Gosh. Hello, Sir.
What brings you here?
May I see Lady Jung, please?
What is this regarding?
I'll tell you inside.
Let's go in.
Do you remember who he is?
He's a senior officer at Jeonokseo.
- Sit down. - Yes, my lady.
- What brings you here? - It's just...
I have...
something to present to you, my lady.
- A present? - Yes.
I've never seen this kind of jewellery.
Do you know what this is?
I don't know that, but I brought it here because...
it looked like a valuable piece of jewellery.
I'm giving it to you to show my loyalty to you.
I'd appreciate it if you accept it.
Yes.
You did a great job, Commissioner.
Thanks to you, we were able to finish the ceremony...
without a hitch.
Thank you.
To comfort your hard work,
we're preparing for a feast at our office.
We hope you can be there.
Of course.
Before that,
may I see Ok Nyeo again?
You wish to see Ok Nyeo?
There you are. What is going to happen now?
We have to wait and see.
By the way, where is Woo Chi? I don't see him anywhere.
Don't worry about Woo Chi and Dae Gil.
Worry about yourself.
Ok Nyeo. Ok Nyeo!
Sir. Let's meet at the tavern later.
- All right. - Where did she go?
- Sir. - Yes.
You did a good job today.
I knew you were too talented to be a slave.
That's right. The governor wants to see you. Let's go.
Yes, Sir.
I brought Ok Nyeo.
Thank you. You can go and prepare for the feast.
Yes, Sir.
- Have a seat. - Yes, Sir.
I heard about your story...
from Administrator Sung here.
You were born and raised in Jeonokseo.
Yes. I was born in Jeonokseo and...
became a warden.
I was impressed by your talent.
Can I...
ask you one last question?
Yes, Sir.
The question I'm going to ask you...
is the same question that I set for the selective exam of...
clerks at Sogyeokseo last year.
This is to test your learning one last time.
Depending on your answer, it can bring you great fortune.
Pardon?
This isn't an easy question.
It's fine if you can't answer it correctly.
Now, listen to what I'm about to recite and interpret its meaning.
"Tai stands for peace."
"Things can't stay at peace."
"That's why Pi follows."
Interpret it.
Yes, Sir.
This saying is from the explanation of Hexagram for Standstill.
Tai means everything is going well and peaceful.
Pi means everything is unfortunate...
and that your fortune will stagnate.
Things can't be always good.
As a warning for us to be aware of misfortune that will...
always come after peace,
Hexagram for Standstill comes after...
Hexagram for Peace.
Governor.
May I speak to you in private?
Sure.
You two should wait outside.
- Yes, Sir. - Yes, Sir.
What do you think will happen?
Things will go as they're supposed to go.
You did your best.
You'll be rewarded for that.
What did you want to speak to me about?
Governor.
Ok Nyeo is...
better than anyone I've seen...
in Sogyeokseo.
Other than Lee Ji Ham, I've never seen anyone...
who knows about the Book of Changes as well as her.
I only...
thought that she was a medium possessed by a spirit.
I didn't know she had such wide knowledge.
May I...
take her to Sogyeokseo?
To Sogyeokseo?
If you'd approve,
I want to make her a clerk at Sogyeokseo.
I also think she is too talented to be a slave.
I'm sure you can handle the matter...
of her status at the Bureau of Slave Administration. You may take her.
Of course.
Thank you so much, Governor.
Ok Nyeo.
You should...
go to Hanyang with the commissioner of Sogyeokseo.
Pardon?
That means...
I will make you a clerk at Sogyeokseo.
I'll talk to the commissioner of the Bureau of Slave Administration.
I'll change your status from slave to a commoner.
Why don't you come to Hanyang with me?
(The Flower in Prison)
Tae Won really seems different now.
He said he won't go up against you any more.
Do you believe that?
Tae Won is Lord Yoon's person now.
I'm afraid I wish to resign from my position.
What on earth are you talking about?
Ok Nyeo... She is still alive.
What did you say?
She's alive and in Hanyang now.
- Where is she? - Hold on.
You can't see her right now.
What are you going to do now?
I'll resolve Sir Park's sorrow and...
take his revenge on Lord Yoon.