(Episode 3)
Tae Won!
Do Chi.
I'm glad you're out.
Come here.
What about Kang Man Bo?
I dealt with him.
Good. Oh, right.
It's time for us to take over Chilpae Market.
Let's go.
It's aster soup today.
- Did you sleep well? - Yes.
Boss, it's time to wake up.
It's time for breakfast.
Boss.
It's that cell.
- What's wrong? - Chief.
He can't speak or recognise anyone.
- What caused this? - Well...
I think he's suffering ill effects.
What ill effects? From what?
You beat him severely yesterday.
What?
What do you mean I beat him up?
He's not suffering from ill effects of beating.
It was pure accident.
Do you get what I'm saying?
Oh, yes, Chief.
- Yes, Sir. - It was an accident.
Ok Nyeo.
Aren't you relieved to see what happened to Kang Man Bo?
I need to have a word with Ok Nyeo.
Can you excuse us?
Oh... Sure.
(Ji Chun Deuk)
What happened to Kang Man Bo.
Are you behind it?
I heard it's because of the beating.
He was beaten badly,
but he was fine when we did the evening rounds.
It's strange that the Chief suddenly checked the cells,
and he beat up Kang Man Bo.
Yoon Tae Won, the man who was released this morning.
You're the one who had him transferred to Man Bo's cell.
Is he the one who did that to Kang Man Bo?
What did you two get up to?
I wouldn't know.
I'm sure you're relieved now.
Don't ever gamble again.
If you get into trouble again,
I won't help you then.
Guys!
Attack!
Tae Won! Tae Won.
Tae Won. Tae Won.
Tae Won.
You'll finally get to meet the head merchant.
I've already told him about you,
but if you're to succeed here,
you have to impress him no matter what.
Once the head merchant acknowledges your skill,
then you will have no problem for the rest of your life.
Let's go.
There's no time to waste. Come on.
This is Sosoru, the greatest kibang in Hanyang.
- Have you been here before? - Hey.
You know I can't afford to drink here.
Wow. Look at her dancing.
If anyone can afford to drink in Sosoru,
it means he's leading a successful life.
Tae Won, there he is. The head merchant is coming.
This is Yoon Tae Won, the one I told you about.
He looks feminine and slim.
- Does he even know how to fight? - Well, actually...
He contributed a lot to dealing with Chilpae Market's Kang Man Bo.
May I let him in our group?
Do as you want.
Okay, Sir.
Thank you.
Do Chi.
Yes, Sir.
Handling cargoes in Samgae Dock.
I want you to take charge of it.
Pardon? Do... Do you really mean it?
I'll count on you.
Sure. Yes, Sir!
- Let's go. - Thank you, Sir.
Thank you so much, Sir!
We made it, Tae Won. We made it!
What do you mean we made it? He didn't even look at me.
Think about it.
Why do you think he entrusted me with such an important task?
It's because we requisitioned Chilpae Market.
Can't you see that?
The head merchant already knows that...
you dealt with Kang Man Bo in Jeonokseo.
- Really? - Yes, he does.
Now, you've become a part of our group for sure.
Thank you, Sir.
Thank you so much, Sir!
Thank you! Thank you!
I heard that you wanted to see me.
Come out.
Help this prisoner escape.
The one who will be imprisoned in her stead...
is waiting for you at the tavern at the rear.
Find her and bring her in.
Do I go find her?
Don't pretend you don't know what I'm saying.
I know you and Treasurer Ji do this a lot.
Don't get caught and make it quick.
Okay.
Please follow me.
Come this way.
Deok Boon sent me.
Please follow me.
Okay.
- Please leave now. - Okay.
Please come this way.
Who's there?
Gosh.
We should wait here...
until it's time for them to change shifts.
My goodness.
You seem pretty old.
Why are you trying to live in the prison for her?
Well...
I'm living only because I can't die.
I can do anything...
if I can get something to eat.
Life isn't easy.
Anyway,
you look very young.
How did you end up in Jeonokseo?
I am a warden at Jeonokseo.
A warden?
What...
What is your name?
I'm Ok Nyeo.
Ok Nyeo.
Ok Nyeo?
Yes.
You're Ok Nyeo...
My goodness.
Oh, my gosh.
That little baby has grown up so much.
Ok Nyeo!
Do you know me?
Of course, I do.
It's me who delivered you.
I remember the night you were born...
very clearly...
as if it was yesterday.
I never knew I'd meet you here.
Ok Nyeo, you've grown up so much.
Ok Nyeo...
My goodness. Ok Nyeo.
Please eat this.
Thanks.
Why don't you eat some, too?
I am fine. Please eat a lot.
Okay.
Do you know...
why my mother ended up in Jeonokseo?
What do you mean?
Your mum wasn't a prisoner.
Sorry?
What crime did my mother commit?
What?
Well.
It's been too long.
So I don't remember it clearly.
What about my father? What kind of person was he?
Didn't I have any other family members?
I don't know...
who your father is.
If you had other family members,
you wouldn't have been raised in Jeonokseo.
Please tell me...
if you know anything about my mother.
She was too beautiful and pretty...
to die at that early age.
That is...
all I remember.
If she wasn't a prisoner,
why did she give birth to me in Jeonokseo?
I was sleeping on that night...
when Treasurer Ji hastily woke me up.
So I went to his residence,
and a heavily pregnant woman, your mother,
was bleeding badly from a stab wound.
She was almost at her last gasp,
and the baby was about to come out as her water broke.
So I hurriedly delivered you.
Unfortunately,
as soon as she gave birth to you,
your mum passed away.
Your mum didn't die while she was giving birth to you.
She died because of the stab wound.
Really?
Did you say she was stabbed?
Among the prisoners,
I was the only prisoner...
who knew how you were born.
Except for the Chief and a few jailers,
we kept it secret from everyone.
I have no idea...
why your mum was stabbed...
and passed out in front of Jeonokseo.
Whenever I think of her,
my heart still aches.
Goodness.
- Sir, Sir! - Why?
Why?
Gosh.
What happened?
Tell me who my mother is.
My mother.
What are you talking about out of the blue?
I know that my mother wasn't a prisoner.
She was stabbed and lying in front of Jeonokseo.
And you took her in, and let her give birth to me.
Gosh. How do you know that...
Why did you lie to me?
Who killed my mother?
Who is it? Tell me!
Who told you?
The woman who helped her...
give birth that day is in the Female Wing Cell Two now.
What? You mean Gae Ddong's mum?
That foolish woman!
Getting angry at her wouldn't do anyone any good.
Tell me now. Tell me who my mother is and who killed her!
Gosh, you poor thing...
- What should we do... - My heart aches so much.
I want to tell you what your mother's name is...
and who killed her,
but I really don't know.
That night, I found your mother passed out...
in front of Jeonokseo with a stab wound.
I brought her to Jeonokseo...
where she gave birth to you.
During giving birth,
your mother died.
I was going to go to the Police Bureau and report everything,
but the Chief of Jeonokseo at the time...
was extremely against it.
We had no idea who might be affiliated with her death.
He was concerned that reporting it to the Police Bureau...
could put both him and me...
in big trouble.
So we decided to bury everything...
and keep it a secret.
I was going to...
tell you everything...
when you become an adult.
I lied to you...
because you're still too young.
This is...
what your mother left for you.
Where is...
my mother's grave?
I don't even know...
how to say this to you,
but there is no grave.
I had to...
make sure that no one finds out,
so I dumped her body in the burial site.
That one! Get ready to unload that boat!
- Yes, Sir! - Yes, Sir!
- Over here! Hurry. - Hello, Sir.
Hey, let's go.
Tae Won.
Unloading the ships for the grain collected as taxes...
is a very profitable job.
You get 40 yang when you unload 1 of those ships.
You can use 20 yang to pay the workers.
15 yang from the remainder...
must be paid to the head merchant.
That means we can keep five yang.
We can keep the entire sum of five yang?
Hey, do you think this world is that much of an easy place?
We need to use a part of it to bribe those in the Price Policy Division.
I also have to support my family.
After all the expenses, not much is left.
Well, then I shouldn't be so excited about it.
You fool.
What's important is that you'll be touching money.
Many of my family members can't even smell the whiff of money...
even though they work like dogs, okay?
Anyway, we'll be making 1 yang if we unload 1 of those ships.
That means we'll be making 10 yang in a day.
That's not enough money to get us into Sosoru for drinks, is it?
What?
Wait and see.
I'll make you rich.
Hey, what are you thinking of doing?
To celebrate the fifth day of May,
His Majesty...
bestowed this abundance of delicious royal food...
upon us as a gift...
for all of the prisoners and officials to share.
Look how happy he is.
Listen up!
To fully enjoy this incredible royal food His Majesty sent us,
I'll make a special exception for today...
and allow you to drink a bit of wine as well!
- Wine? Amazing! - Nice!
Sir, that's amazing.
Oh, be careful with that.
Okay, okay.
- As I said... - Hey, that's favouritism.
- Pour me a glass, too. - You've been working so hard.
- All right. Let's drink. - Sure.
Hey, eat this.
Let's eat!
- Oh, my! - I haven't eaten meat in so long!
- It's delicious. - I want to drink, too!
Eat up!
Ok Nyeo. You should eat, too.
It's so delicious. Thanks to you, we can enjoy all these delicacies.
No, thank you. I'm really okay.
Please eat slowly so that you can digest well.
- Hurry up! - Okay, I'm coming.
- Ok Nyeo, here! - Ok Nyeo!
- Please give me more rice cakes. - Yes, here.
If this happens again, we'll be so overworked.
I'm so happy though. Aren't you?
Yes. I'm happy, too.
- Go to that cell. - Yes, I'm coming!
By the way, what is that place for?
Oh, that building.
I don't know, either.
As you know, I've worked here for decades,
but I've never been in there.
I've never seen anyone entering that door...
except for Chief Jung and Officer Lee.
So don't even go near it.
Let's go.
Do we have boiled motherwort water?
What for?
Where is it? I need some. Quickly.
It's over there.
Where's the salt?
Salt?
Over there.
Who is it for?
Are you sick?
Ok Nyeo.
Drink this.
Sit back.
How were things last night?
They got to drink wine for once,
- so I bet they were rowdy. - Well, Chief.
The male inmates got into a scuffle,
but I sorted it out in a short while,
and it didn't get serious.
What is the current status?
Yes, Chief.
The prisoners coming in outnumber those who leave,
so we are short of cells.
You should ask for the trials to be rushed.
Very well.
You can get back to work.
- Yes, Sir. - Shall we?
Let's go.
I have to report to the Palace Guards today.
How is Park Tae Soo?
He is fine.
I gave him some food from the feast yesterday.
I want to see him myself.
Let's go.
By the way, how long has Park Tae Soo been here?
He's been here since 1534,
so it's been over about years.
20 years?
Why has he been locked up for so long?
I don't know, Sir.
Gosh.
Let's go.
Park Tae Soo?
Treasurer Ji.
All is well.
Good.
- Oh dear. - I'm so sorry.
You should've been more careful.
- I'll do it. - No, let me.
Here you go.
Are you all right?
Yes. I'm very sorry.
You can go.
Did you ask for me?
Make me a copy.
What keys are these?
You don't need to know.
Don't take too long.
Beef jerky?
It's done.
Come on, let's go.
Let's hurry.
Yes, Sir.
Excuse me.
Who are you?
I'm a warden at Jeonokseo.
A warden?
What are you doing in here?
Yesterday...
I snuck through an open door.
I saw you groaning.
Today...
I wanted to see how you were.
I stole the keys to come in.
Get out.
Now!
How...
How did you know...
I'd need motherwort and salt?
I...
I didn't know anything.
It was just all I could do.
I thought you'd feel better if you vomit.
Are you...
really okay now?
(Park Tae Soo)
A girl like you shouldn't be here.
Don't ever come here again.
How long has Park Tae Soo been here?
He's been here since 1534,
so it's been over about years.
Park Tae Soo.
1534?
It's 1556.
1519...
It's 1534.
I found it.
Park Tae Soo...
A spy?
Master.
It's been a while.
I heard that your trial date is fixed.
That's right.
I think I'm going out tomorrow.
What's the point of going out? You'll come back soon.
You go to toilet today knowing you'll go again tomorrow.
May I ask you a question?
What is it?
Do you know what a spy is?
Where did you hear that word?
If you know what it is, please tell me.
I'm asking where you heard that.
I can't tell you that.
Then, I can't tell you either.
You're so mean.
You know I've done a lot of things for you.
How dare you!
How can you not show any respect to your master?
What you've done for me wasn't free. I've taught you for a long time.
Master,
please tell me what it is. Would you?
Although I don't know much about it,
I heard that a spy collects information that Joseon needs...
from Ming and other countries,
and it secretly assassinates dangerous enemies.
Spies also master martial arts.
They're very fearsome.
But because their identities are kept in secret,
we can never know who the spies are.
Do you...
know any spies?
Sorry? No, I don't.
- Tae Won, Tae Won. - Yes?
Let's go in. Go in and eat some food.
I am not starving at all.
Why do you keep telling me to eat food?
The way you look makes me think that you are starving.
I eat well and everything is fine with me.
So don't worry about me.
I'm sure you're doing fine with those scoundrels.
I have a favour to ask you.
Okay. What is it?
Do you know Oh Dal Joong, the Chief of Price Policy Division?
Oh Dal Joong...
I do know him well.
He visits Sosoru almost everyday.
Why are you asking about him?
Please let me meet him.
Hey, these are so sloppy.
You'd better sell quality goods.
- Okay. - Goodness.
Please take care.
- Oh, how have you been? - Good.
Oh, what is this?
As you know, Price Policy Division manages the licensed stores,
so they get a lot of kickbacks from the merchants.
And they should bribe high ranking officials with the kickbacks...
in order to maintain their position.
That is why he comes to Sosoru almost everyday.
Who are you?
I'm Yoon Tae Won. I heard about you from Hwang Gyo Ha at Sosoru.
Oh, I heard from Gyo Ha, too.
What makes you want to see me?
Can I tell you in a quiet place?
In a quiet place?
Okay, let's go.
What did you say?
How dare you say that?
You don't know what you're talking about!
I am sure it won't harm you at all.
And you'll be able to earn three times more than now.
Shut your mouth!
Money becomes useless if I die!
Although I want to report you to the police,
I won't, only for Gyo Ha.
Get lost!
I told you never to come back. Why are you here again?
Come out of there.
Please...
drink this.
It's wine.
I don't need it.
I got it from the best pub in Hanyang.
Please drink some.
Why are you doing this for me?
If the Chief finds out,
you'll be harshly punished.
I'm asking why you are doing this for me despite knowing that.
My dream...
is to be a female warden of the Police Bureau.
So I want to learn martial arts from you.
I'm an old man...
who's been locked in the underground cell for a long time.
How can I teach you martial arts?
You are a spy.
I know what a spy is.
How do you know what it is?
In the library of Jeonokseo,
there are books that list the names and charges of prisoners here.
And I looked up the book of 1534,
which is the year you came in Jeonokseo.
And it said Park Tae Soo is a spy.
Including you,
six people were put in Jeonokseo that year.
And 5 out of those 6...
had been transferred to the Department of Justice...
and beheaded for treason.
And you're the only one who's survived.
Why do you want to be...
a warden of the Police Bureau?
I was...
born in Jeonokseo.
And I heard that...
my mother was stabbed to death by someone.
I don't know what my mother's name is...
or who killed her.
I want to become a warden at the Police Bureau...
so that I could find it out.
So you went to the library...
and found the records of the prisoners.
I'm sure you know how to read and write.
Yes.
My life...
is a failure.
Rather than spending meaningless days...
until I die here,
Taking a trainee under my wing...
wouldn't be so bad.
Does that mean...
you will teach me martial arts?
Instead,
I have a request.
If you can grant my request,
I'll teach you.
You can tell me anything.
If you don't think I'm good enough, you can stop teaching me anytime.
I can do anything.
- Why are you causing a commotion? - Goodness!
Get lost!
Gosh, they're fighting again.
What should I do with them?
- Sir, please! - Behave yourself!
- Gentlemen, why are you fighting? - Get off of me!
- Please don't fight. - We must stop them.
You have such a kind face! You're really drunk now.
We have to stop them!
- I said, we have to stop them. - How?
- You drunkards, what's this mess? - How could I stop them?
- Why are you causing this mess? - Stop it already!
Okay, 1, 2 and 3.
All right! Let's see.
Today has to be a good day.
Okay, let me see.
Gosh, he's a total scrounger.
That's why he was fighting like that.
All right. This one better be a big one. This will make my day!
Goodness! Are there only beggars in this town or what?
Please, please!
Goodness gracious!
This doesn't add up to anything.
Nothing is going my way. What is going on today?
Gosh, you startled me.
It looks like I'll see you at Jeonokseo very soon.
What are you talking about? Why would I go to that dreary place?
Chief Bae Soon Tak of the Police Bureau is looking for you.
- Why? - Why do you think?
You're the one who robbed the Choi family at Chilpae Market.
How did you know?
As you know, Deok Ryong is locked up at Jeonokseo now.
He told everyone that he did it with you.
I'm on my way to meet Chief Bae now.
Are you out of your mind? Aren't you scared of death?
I can take your life right now!
- Then try and kill me. - Goodness.
Gosh, I'm having such a terrible day.
What do you want?
I'm telling you in advance. I have no money.
I lost all of my money at the tujeon den yesterday.
I don't need any money.
I just need a favour from you.
What is it?
A man named Park Jung Gook used to live in Songpa.
Find out where he is.
Park Jung Gook?
Yes, Park Jung Gook.
His father's name is Park Tae Soo.
He was executed for treason 20 years ago,
so I'm sure that his family was punished as well.
Find out where his family members are and how they're living.
How am I going to find out what happened 20 years ago?
- Forget it, then. - Okay, okay.
I'll do it.
You better keep...
those brazen lips sealed tightly, okay?
Okay!
Gosh, that little...
You deserve a taste of this.
Park Jung Gook?
Goodness, Sir!
Sir, Sir.
Sir.
- Have you heard? - Heard what?
I was just at the Palace and heard the news.
They will be moving officers around soon.
- They will transfer officers? - That's right.
But what should we do?
They'll appoint a new Chief for Jeonokseo.
You'll be transferred to a different post.
- Are you certain about this? - Yes, I am!
My friend whom I used to study with...
is currently the Deputy Minister of the Government Administration.
He's the one who told me, so I'm sure it's happening.
Darn it. I spent so much money to get this post.
Where will they send me now?
Gosh, I'm baffled.
Oh, right.
You said that you can connect me with Yoon Won Hyung, right?
Of course. My older brother is very close...
with Jung Nan Jung's brother.
Then please arrange a meeting for me.
I don't care how much money it'd cost.
- You have to arrange this meeting. - Sure.
I'll do my best.
Oh, yes.
How did it go?
He's coming.
Thanks a lot. Great job.
Please don't mention it.
Oh, Gyo Ha.
He will be arriving shortly.
Are we all ready?
Yes, Sir.
My life depends on this. There can't be any mistakes.
Please do not worry.
All right.
Thank you very much for making the time to meet with me.
Look how plump they are.
They look like they'll have many piglings.
I wish to give you their piglings as another gift in the near future.
Tell me. Why did you want to see me?
Oh, right.
I heard that I will be transferred...
to a different organisation soon.
Please help me...
so that I can stay at Jeonokseo.
Right. I'm sure you get a lot of kickbacks at Jeonokseo.
But...
I heard a rumour that...
there are people who make money...
off getting flogged instead of offenders.
Pardon me?
Well, it's just...
Your salary isn't much,
so I'm sure the kickbacks help you a lot.
The poor people can make a living that way,
so it's good for everyone involved.
Thank you for understanding.
I am truly grateful.
However,
I still don't see enough reasons...
for me to grant your wish for you.
Pardon me?
Why do I have to help you?
Well... I think that...
Lord Yoon, if that is the case...
If you decide to help me,
I will tell you...
a big secret that will make your jaw drop.
A big secret?
Yes.
Tell me.
Well, it's about...
Hey, leave. Get out now.
- Me? - Yes. Hurry up and get out!
- Why are you... - Hurry up!
I'm sorry.
Well...
At Jeonokseo,
there is a secret underground prison that no one knows about.
An underground prison?
- Is someone locked up in there? - Yes.
Someone has been locked up in there for the last 20 years.
Did you say 20 years?
From what I know,
he has extremely unfavourable memories about you.
Who is this prisoner?
It's...
Park Tae Soo.
- What? - That's right.
It's Park Tae Soo.
What are you talking about?
Park Tae Soo died in 1534.
No, he didn't.
He is alive.
What?
Have you looked into it?
Yes.
It's okay.
You can tell me.
Your son...
died a year after...
you came to Jeonokseo.
After your son died,
his wife...
also took her own life.
Your grandson who was four years old then...
became a servant in the local civil court.
But I cannot find...
any information on his current whereabouts.
Thank you for doing your best.
I truly appreciate it.
All right.
It's right here.
It's this way.
Hey, you.
Come here.
Come closer!
I know that two people came down together.
Why am I only seeing you now?
Judging from the sound of the footsteps,
it couldn't be Officer Lee.
You.
You...
I thought I had been forsaken,
but they heard my prayers at last.
I prayed everyday that I would see you before I die.
You should be long dead.
I don't know why you're still alive.
But now that I know you're here,
I shall kill you myself.
I yearn to die,
but I'm still alive only because...
I cannot take my own life.
This is such a disgrace.
I wish...
to get my revenge as a spirit,
so please, do kill me!
What do you mean, my lord?
Who is Park Tae Soo,
and why are you so upset?
He was Jo Gwang Jo's pupil.
Jo Gwang Jo and his pupils...
were killed in 1519.
They were.
But Park Tae Soo and his followers survived,
tried to kill me twice in 1534, and got found out both times.
I thought they had all been beheaded,
but Park Tae Soo is still alive.
I report about Park Tae Soo...
to the Palace Guard Officer Ki Choon Soo.
Ki Choon Soo?
He is loyal to Queen Mun Jeong.
If he is still alive,
she must be the reason why.
Your Majesty.
Why did you let Park Tae Soo live?
For as long as he lives, he is a threat to us.
We must kill him immediately. Leave it to me.
That's enough.
Do not mention him again.
If...
something untoward happens to him,
I will suspect you first.
And I will not forgive you.
Your Majesty.
I did everything you asked.
But this is up to me.
You are dismissed.
How did it go?
But why?
Why is she keeping him alive? We must know why.
She won't say.
I don't think she ever will.
Is everything ready?
Yes, Your Majesty.
No one will see you.
Let's go.
If you are here, show yourself.
Why stay hidden?
You aren't the Chief or Officer Lee.
Who are you?
Don't hide. Show yourself.
What are you doing?
That will do.
Let's leave.
The basis of martial arts is stamina.
You are young and growing,
so train your muscles.
Tie sand bags to your body, and once a day,
run up and down Mount Nam.
I will teach you the Ming language.
Study whenever you can.
There are 361 pressure points in the human body.
If you memorise them,
even without a weapon,
you can subdue your enemy with just one finger.
Spies have to use secret, untraceable methods.
Poisons are very important.
You must always carry some on you,
but if you have none,
you must be able to make some.
How do I do that?
The world is full of things with poison or venom.
Snakes, insects, plants.
They are numerous.
Today, I will teach you how to make a poison.
When making a poison with a plant or mushroom,
use the roots of the alpine monk's hood,
or a jack-in-the-pulpit, which you will find in forests.
A jack-in-the-pulpit is so potent,
it is used to make the poison that's used to kill prisoners.
When identifying poisonous plants or herbs,
first, check if insects have eaten part of it.
If it is clean,
it is most likely a poisonous plant.
(The Flower in Prison)
I want to find out who killed my mother.
That will only make your life harder.
Who are you? Why are you asking that?
I have to know.
I don't know. Get lost.
Introduce me to a thief.
Why did you do such a thing?
It's a bigger profit for the starving people.
I planned this as a declaration of war.
We must find out who they are.
Stop it. End it right now.
Something is going on.
We suspect he was poisoned.
- Poisoned? - Yes.
Whatever happens,
we must stop them from digging up the past.