- Please enjoy. - Okay.
- I enjoyed the meal a lot. - Okay.
Goodbye.
Is my plan going well as scheduled?
I think it's weird, Tae Won.
What do you mean, Sir?
Somebody is trying to rally small organisations now.
Pardon?
Do you remember Hong Man Jong who has the fleet operation rights?
I visited him, but he said he already joined hands with another.
I made Do Chi and Jak Doo ask other organisations,
and they found out that most of them already made a deal.
Who is behind it?
It's weird because there is no clue.
They are moving discreetly.
It requires a huge amount of money to take over an organisation.
They would also need scoundrels to do so.
Isn't Jung Nan Jung the only one who can do such thing in Hanyang?
I know everything about Jung Nan Jung's organisations.
I'm sure it's not her.
I don't know who it is,
but I'm sure we are a step behind.
If you still want to see her,
please prepare ways...
to protect her.
If you meet with her carelessly like today,
you might...
put her life in danger.
Sir.
What brings your here all of a sudden?
I have something...
to discuss with you urgently.
Ok Nyeo.
Yes, Sir.
Sir, did something happen to you?
Why did you come here instead of calling me?
Well, that is...
For a while,
we should try different ways to meet each other.
Pardon?
I can't tell you details,
but some people in the Palace...
are keeping an eye on me.
If they find out that I'm meeting with you,
you can also be in danger.
I can't put you in danger because of me.
Jae Seo will tell you how to meet me...
in a secret way.
I understand, Sir.
I am sorry if I made you worry.
It's okay.
By the way, did this happen...
because of me?
What do you mean by that?
I am worried if you got in trouble...
because you have helped me so far.
No, that's not true.
Is there anything I can be of help?
It's all right.
Anyway,
if you find anything suspicious, let me know right away.
I want you to be cautious for a while.
Yes, Sir.
Good.
I'll get going, then.
Sir.
Yes?
Do you have something to say?
Have you found out anything...
about my mother?
I know it's not a proper question to ask in this situation,
but I don't know when I'll be able to see you again.
Did you find out why Lord Yoon...
murdered my mother?
That is...
- Well, that is... - Yes, Sir.
Well, I think...
we should wait a little longer.
I'm looking into it, but I haven't found anything reliable.
I see, Sir.
Well...
I am sorry.
- Sir... - What I mean is...
I'm sorry I couldn't be of any help to you,
and put you in trouble because of my personal matters.
Please don't mention it, Sir.
I'm the one to apologise for not being able to help.
All right.
Then, I should leave now.
I came out secretly,
so I don't think I can stay here any longer.
- Yes, Sir. - Okay.
Don't bother.
- But... - It's okay. You can stay here.
It's all right.
Okay.
Lord Yoon is the one...
who killed my mother.
I can't help but think of Lord Yoon...
whenever I think of you or see you.
What did you just say?
Why did Lord Yoon...
kill your mother?
I...
don't know that either.
What I know is that Lord Yoon is...
my enemy whom I should pay back for my mother's death...
to resolve her deep sorrow.
How could I...
tell you what's on my mind?
Sir.
- I'm here. - Hello, Ok Nyeo.
- Why are you up at this hour? - Well...
I just can't sleep.
Ok Nyeo.
Yes?
Let's go in and sit down.
Ok Nyeo, do you know Kang Sun Ho?
How do you know Sir Kang Sun Ho?
He visited me earlier today.
Sorry? Why?
He asked about your mother.
I heard your mother was a court maid.
Yes, that's what I heard too.
What did he ask you about my mother?
He asked if your mother had mentioned anything...
about your father before she passed away.
Since I know nothing,
I told him about Gae Ddong's mum.
Do you remember her?
- She delivered you. - Yes, I remember.
So did she say anything about my mother?
I don't know what they talked about.
Ok Nyeo.
I don't know why I feel so anxious these days.
I have a bad feeling.
I don't know why he brought up what happened 20 years ago,
and the hairpin you brought.
Everything makes me worry that something bad might happen to you.
- Sir... - Ok Nyeo,
promise me that you won't do anything dangerous.
Tell me you won't leave far away from me like you did before.
Don't worry, Sir. It won't happen again.
You want to know...
about Ok Nyeo's mum, right?
Let me get to the point.
Didn't she say anything...
before she passed away?
I'm sure she must have said something.
That is...
Tell me.
It is...
Tell me at once.
I remember.
What is it?
It's all right. Please tell me.
Before she died, she said...
her name is Ga Bi.
She also asked me...
to tell someone that her baby is born.
To the baby's father?
She didn't exactly say so.
She only said...
his name is Lee Myung Heon,
a palace guard officer.
So as soon as I got out of Jeonokseo,
I went to visit the officer's house.
I went to his house...
Sit down here!
Hurry up!
When I went to his house,
all his family members...
were arrested...
by a number of soldiers.
Where is Lee Myung Heon?
We do not know, Sir.
Please spare our lives, Sir!
I was so scared,
so I couldn't tell him anything...
and just went home.
Then,
I decided...
not to tell anyone about what happened that day.
I didn't even...
tell this to Treasurer Ji...
- or Ok Nyeo. - Why?
Why did you keep it a secret from Ok Nyeo?
I don't know what wrong Ga Bi...
and Officer Lee did,
but I thought Ok Nyeo might get in trouble...
if she finds out about it.
I didn't tell her...
so that she can stay alive.
Sir.
- Ma'am. - Did you find out anything?
Ma'am, do you know...
a guy named Lee Myung Heon?
He was a palace guard officer who Ga Bi admired.
How do you know him?
I met with a lady who delivered Ok Nyeo in Jeonokseo.
She said...
Ok Nyeo's mother asked her...
to tell Officer Lee about Ok Nyeo's birth.
- Pardon? - But...
when she went to his house,
he wasn't there.
She also witnessed his family members being taken to somewhere.
That's why...
she has kept it a secret so far.
What happened to Officer Lee, then?
Do you not know of this either?
Shortly after Ga Bi left the Palace,
Officer Lee also disappeared.
Ever since then,
I haven't heard much about him.
Ma'am.
Do you think Ga Bi had a baby of the former king?
Since Ga Bi wanted Officer Lee know...
about Ok Nyeo's birth,
Officer Lee could be her father.
Then,
why did Ga Bi...
have the hairpin which was given to only those who served the King?
That's what I also find mysterious.
Your Majesty, Officer Ki Choon Soo is here.
Let him in.
Did you ask for me?
Did you find out anything else about this hairpin?
I questioned Yoo Jong Hoi...
who gave it to Lady Jung,
but he said he didn't know how it came to be at Jeonokseo.
I believe he really did not know.
Very well. You may leave.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Wait.
Doesn't Ok Nyeo work at Jeonokseo?
She was born and raised there.
She might know something.
She is a smart and talented girl.
She could help figure out where the hairpin came from.
Bring her to me first thing tomorrow morning.
Your Majesty.
The thing is...
What is the matter?
I do not know...
where she is.
What do you mean?
Quite a while ago, that girl...
was sent to Haeju as a slave.
As a slave?
Why?
I don't know why,
but I believe Lord Yoon and Lady Jung...
played a part in it.
What?
Why are you telling me this now?
I apologise, Your Majesty.
Lord Yoon strongly forbade me...
from telling you.
He told me that...
telling you would do nothing but upset you.
I apologise, Your Majesty. I deserve to be killed.
Find out right now if she is still at...
Haeju Provincial Office.
Yes, Your Majesty.
One.
Straighten your shoulders.
Two.
- Hit harder. - Yes, Sir.
Four.
What do you think?
They don't know the basics,
but they fought all their lives, so they're picking up fast.
Especially those two.
They could have become spies like you.
Stop.
Yeong Bae, Jeong Soo.
- Step forward. - Sir.
You two, come with me.
- Okay. - Okay.
This is Samgae Dock. Lady Jung and Sir Gong's shipments...
come through here.
Your job is to stand guard here,
see how much of what products they bring in,
and report directly to me.
Okay.
What about the other organisations?
I just want to know about those two.
Okay.
Please don't.
If you want to sell here, pay rent!
Do you know him?
Yes. That's Ma Chang Do.
He's a bully who demands...
people pay him for the right to do business.
Must I come here to collect in person?
Don't do that.
- How many times must I tell you? - Just give me a few more days.
You gave me your word. Keep it!
Just a few days.
Stop it.
Who are you?
Stop what you're doing and get lost.
Are you trying to get yourself killed?
Boys, get rid of her.
Is Chun Doong still in there?
Yes.
Wait till he gets out.
Drink up. We have to go to Samgae Dock.
- Let's go. - Wait.
Do we have to do this? We could both end up dead.
Shut your mouth and come with me.
I can't do this.
I'd rather stick my head into a tiger's mouth.
Can't we just run away?
How long can we do that for? Aren't you sick of that already?
We have to face Dong Chang, even if he beats us to death.
Don't be scared.
Be strong. Straighten your back and shoulders.
Be a man, okay?
- Okay. - How many fingers?
- Two. - Good. Stay alert.
But why...
- Why are you still here? - Chun Doong.
- Dong Chang. - Dong Chang.
Chun Doong, you fool.
You can never hide from me forever.
When did you get out?
Please forgive us and hire us once more.
- Hire us. - What?
I'll do that.
I'm glad we met. I have something for you.
Let me see.
Take that.
- Do you think... - Dong Chang.
I don't know you work for Tae Won?
You can't fool me again.
You got us wrong, Dong Chang.
We're innocent.
It's true that we worked for Tae Won.
I told him that you were about to kill Ok Nyeo,
but that's all I told him.
Your and Lady Jung's arrest...
had nothing to do with us or Tae Won.
- Believe us, please. - It's the truth.
I don't believe this.
- Sir. - Look at you two.
Ms Min wants to see you.
Okay. Let go of me.
Wait right here for me.
Let's go.
Bye.
Oh dear.
Is he sweet or stupid?
I think we got off lightly.
- Are you all right? - Yes.
Chun Doong.
Blood.
- Blood. - Blood?
My nose is bleeding.
I'll give you one next time, Dong Chang.
Is it bad?
Yes, it is.
My poor nose.
Did you ask for me?
Did we get a delivery?
Yes. We unloaded the ships.
Ma'am.
I have something to tell you.
What is it?
Tae Won sent his own men to all the provinces...
and told them to buy up the seafood and fruits.
What?
He says it's to prevent a price hike as Chuseok is coming up...
and people feast and celebrate.
That's just an excuse.
He plans to buy all he can get his hands on...
and make a profit for himself.
I agree.
It could ruin our holiday profit.
Send people to buy whatever fruit and seafood they can.
We must get to it before Tae Won does.
Yes, Ma'am.
Wait.
Where is Jin Soo Myung?
Well...
Is something wrong?
He was caught smuggling three nights ago...
by guards on patrol and is in Jeonokseo.
What?
What a fool.
This way, Sirs. Come right in.
Hello, Mr Hong.
This is Hong Man Jong.
Are you Mr Hong Man Jong?
Is this the organisation Officer Yang told me about?
It is. Come on inside.
- Thank you. - Come inside.
Mr Cha Dae Myeong.
Welcome, Sir.
I hope you found us without much difficulty.
I did. Will I finally get to meet the person in charge?
You will. Come inside.
That way, Sir.
We came from quite far away.
Only good things will happen.
- You will earn a lot. - Our head merchant is here.
- Please sit, everyone. - Sit down.
Hello.
I am Ok Nyeo, the head merchant.
Wait.
Don't you work at Sogyeokseo?
- Don't interrupt her. - It's fine.
I am your special person from the east.
Did you dupe me, then?
You and you.
You all worked together to deceive me.
What is going on?
What do you take us for?
- Don't talk like that. - Calm down.
Sit down, please. Sit back down.
I'll hear...
what you have to say.
Sit down.
I invited you here today because...
I want to work with you.
Everything you heard about us before you came here...
is the truth.
Our goal is to become the greatest merchant organisation in Joseon.
If we all work together,
I promise that...
none of you will lose a penny.
We have more workers and finances...
than you could ever imagine.
Add to that the ships and supplies that you have,
your manpower...
and the right to trade directly with Ming.
We will be able to rule trade throughout all of Joseon.
It's easier said than done. Lady Jung's pretty powerful.
Can we do that?
You all know what I mean.
Lady Jung has the support of her husband and his sister.
Lord Yoon's son...
is the chief of Price Policy Division.
He made a good point.
Chief Yoon is helping Lady Jung and Sir Gong...
make huge profits at every turn.
They could ruin us for going against them.
I know that very well.
I know better than anyone just how big a threat...
Lord Yoon and Lady Jung are to you.
I know it all.
That's why I need you to hear me out.
Once I am done speaking, you can return home...
and change your mind if you want to.
Each of you gentlemen...
are experts in your own fields of commerce...
with much knowledge, strategy and information.
How long must you work for or grovel under...
Lady Jung or Sir Gong and be treated like...
second-rate merchants?
How long will you let them...
keep you away from what you can earn or become?
If we work together,
we can become Joseon's greatest organisation.
I can and will make you...
powerful, rich and influential men.
I have a perfect and detailed plan...
to turn our goal into reality.
It just has to be put into motion.
Listen to me very carefully.
I will tell you my business plan.
You can make your decision then.
Before I'll tell you my plan,
I will stress this once again.
I am positive.
You have the greatest talent in your respective fields.
If you believe in me and work with me and each other,
I will repay you by making...
an immense profit in a very short...
period of time.
Sir.
What is it?
We recently met Dong Chang who works for Ms Min.
You were right. He tried to get information from us.
- And? - As you said,
we told him we're buying up seafood and fruit.
Well done.
Sir.
What are you doing here?
- My uncle wishes to see you. - Does he?
Tell him I'll visit soon.
I will.
- Put the silk over there. - Okay.
- Hi, Tae Won. - Hello.
- Where's Sir Gong? - He's inside.
Sir. Tae Won's here.
- Hello. - Tae Won.
Why did you want to see me so urgently?
- Have a seat. - Sit over there.
Sir.
The thing is...
What's wrong?
We found out who's trying to gather the small merchant groups...
into one large one.
Did you? Who is it?
Well, I think...
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- Just get to the point. - It's Ok Nyeo.
Ok Nyeo.
What?
She's the one who is gathering the merchants.
She's also working with someone else.
Sung Ji Heon.
- Sung Ji Heon? - Yes.
He's Sung Hwan Ok's son.
I don't know what her final goal is,
but she got to Hong Man Jong and Cha Dae Myeong.
- I don't like the look of things. - I think...
Sung Ji Heon is using her to get his revenge.
Why else would Ok Nyeo...
- stab us all in the back? - Be quiet.
She didn't betray us. That's a bit harsh.
No, it isn't.
She might not care about anyone else,
but she shouldn't do this to Tae Won of all people.
What will you do now?
Sir.
Ms Min wishes to see you.
Ms Min?
The woman who was imprisoned with Lady Jung?
- Yes. - Let her in right away.
Yes, Sir.
Welcome. What brings you here?
I have something urgent to say.
Please, have a seat.
You have a prisoner by the name of...
Jin Soo Myung.
Jin Soo Myung?
He's in Male Wing Cell Five.
He was arrested for smuggling.
He works for me.
How could I help you?
Well...
Officer Lee.
Don't you have any work to do? You can go now.
Yes, Sir.
Take all the time you need.
Speak freely now. What do you need?
He holds an important position within my organisation.
Do you think you could release him?
- Do you want him released? - Yes.
Well...
I would love to do whatever you ask,
but the Ministry of Law Enforcement...
has been keeping a close eye on us.
If this works out well,
Lady Jung will reward you handsomely.
- Will she really? - Yes.
I shouldn't be doing this.
Very well, then.
- Mak Gae. - Yes?
How did it go?
I think it went well.
We have to silence him as soon as he's let go.
Yes. We must.
Don't miss your shift change.
Oh dear. Poor me.
He always calls me when I'm busy.
You, quit drinking on the clock.
- Did you call, Sir? - Yes.
Jin Soo Myung from Male Cell Five.
Yes, I know him.
Find someone to replace him and let him go.
What? Are you sure about that?
When Officer Yoo was in charge,
he got caught doing just that and had a frightful time.
But...
I'll take care of the rest. Just do as I say.
- Okay, Sir. - Also,
you...
should never let Officer Yoo know.
- You must be careful. - Yes, Sir.
This is personal information of Jin Soo Myung.
Make a record on the ledger. I'll be out for a while.
- Sure. - Okay.
Let's see.
Jin Soo Myung. All right.
It's done.
What are you and Chief Jung plotting?
What? Plotting?
What are you talking about?
Stop pretending. Something smells fishy.
Tell me.
Something smells fishy?
I cooked some meat earlier. That must be it.
I'll get going. Excuse me.
You punk.
You'll never be able to fool me.
I'll find out what it is soon.
It looks great on you. You look beautiful.
- It'll be five yang. - All right.
- I'll come back later. - Please do.
Gosh. Hello, Ma'am.
Did you get the thing I asked for?
Of course. Hold on.
How is it?
- It's good. - Of course it is.
You can never get it in this country.
You can only get it from Ming.
If a guy smells this,
he would go crazy.
How much is it?
- It's only 20 yang. - What?
Are you kidding? A bag of musk is only two yang.
How can this be 20 yang?
Forget it, then.
There are many other people who want to buy this.
Fine. I'll bring the money tomorrow.
Don't forget to bring it tomorrow.
Oh, my. This is amazing.
- Did you check the number? - Yes, Sir.
- Get moving. - Okay.
Look who it is. Jong Geum.
What brings you here?
Lady Jung wanted me to tell you she can't come to the meeting.
All right.
Wait a second.
- What is it? - Wait here for a second.
Here. Take this.
What's this?
Open it and see.
Why are you giving this to me?
You can't take the hint. Why do you think I am?
It's because I find you very pretty.
How dare you make passes at me?
Hey. I'm Oh Jong Geum.
I'm not a woman you can make passes at.
Who do you think I am? Here.
I'm so insulted. I can't believe him.
How dare he! Goodness.
Gosh. Is she crazy?
It hurts.
What is he thinking?
My gosh.
Maybe this really works.
He came on to me like a beast in rut.
Lord Yoon. Please wait.
I'll fly into your arms...
and steal your heart.
Let's smell again.
Let's fly, Jong Geum.
- Hey. Let's go. - Okay.
Move faster.
Gosh. Move!
- Dong Chang. - Dong Chang.
- Hello. - Chun Doong, you brat.
Where on earth have you been?
Are you smiling? What are you so happy about?
Hey. You don't have to do the work of organisation.
What? What should we do then?
Watch the movement of Ok Nyeo and Tae Won.
Make a daily report to me.
They both work in the Palace.
How can we watch their movement?
You little punk.
You idiot! How should I know? You should figure it out.
- Do you understand, Chun Doong? - Yes, Sir.
Get moving, then.
- Man Soo, let's go. - Okay.
My goodness.
You're saying he wants you to spy on them.
That's right.
We should break off with him now.
No. You shouldn't.
What else can they do?
"Make sounds in the east, attack from the west."
What are you talking about?
Gosh. You're so ignorant.
The 6th Winning Stratagems of 36 Stratagems.
"Make sounds in the east, attack from the west."
You should make sounds in the east, then strike in the west.
Chun Doong and Man Soo should make sounds in the east,
and you and I should strike in the west.
Are you saying...
we should make them double agents?
That's right.
Do you understand me?
Even though it's hard,
you should endure it and keep working under Dong Chang.
Sir. It's easier said than done.
You don't know what you're asking of us.
- You don't know how vicious he is. - Hey.
We and Ok Nyeo will...
reward for your hard work someday.
Just hang in there.
Until when?
Until we say you can get out.
Come on.
Your Majesty. Palace Guard Officer Ki Choon Soo is here.
Let him in.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Did you find out?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Ok Nyeo is a clerk at Sogyeokseo.
A clerk at Sogyeokseo?
Yes. The commissioner of Sogyeokseo visited Haeju Provincial Office...
for the fishing ceremony and hired her.
Bring her to me, then.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Sir.
It's been a long time.
Congratulations, Sir.
- Congratulations. - Congratulations.
It's too soon to congratulate me.
I need your help to reach my goal.
Please be prepared.
- Yes, Sir. - Yes, Sir.
This is a list of people I'll hire for the three censoring agencies.
An Jong Ho...
rejected my offer several times before.
Did he agree to take the position?
He didn't want to enter government service,
so he refused to even see me at first.
After several attempts, I finally got him to agree.
This is a fair appointment for every faction.
My mother and her family won't have any complaints.
You smartly handled this.
I'm flattered.
All right.
You may proceed.
Yes, Your Majesty. I'll proceed, then.
Okay. You may leave now.
Court Lady Han.
Is there anything you need?
I'm going to go to see my mother.
Ready my entourage.
Yes, Your Majesty.
It's been a long time.
You took a public post again.
I became the minister of Government Administration by the King's order.
You've been a public official for a while now.
You must know what I can do in this position.
I know you're using your position...
for your personal benefit.
You should watch out.
With my judgement and decision,
you may lose your position overnight.
Sir. Did something happen?
Sung Ji Heon, the minister of Government Administration,
is running an organisation and gathering minor organisations.
He already got Hong Man Jong of Samgae Dock, and Cha Dae Myeong...
of Baeogae Market.
- Pardon? - Pardon?
Find out what happened in detail.
- Yes, Sir. - Yes, Sir.
Sir.
What brings you here?
I came here because I heard you became a clerk here.
Yes, Sir.
Get ready to meet the Queen Dowager.
She wishes to see you.
Excuse me? The Queen Dowager wants to see me?
Please let her know.
Your Majesty. Palace Guard Officer Ki Choon Soo and Ok Nyeo are here.
Let them in.
- Yes, Your Majesty. Please go in. - Wait.
I should go back to my office. I have to do something first.
The Queen Dowager must've been informed that you're coming.
I'll explain it to her later. Let's go back to my office.
- Jae Seo. - Yes, Your Majesty.
Pay your respect.
It's been a long time. Come closer and sit.
Yes, Your Majesty.
You can go now, Officer Ki.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Court Lady Kim.
- She's a clerk at Sogyeokseo. - Pardon?
Wasn't she a warden at Jeonokseo, Your Majesty?
That's right.
She's such an extraordinary girl.
Yes, Your Majesty. She is.
You may go now.
- Have some tea. - Thank you, Your Majesty.
I heard about...
what you went through from Officer Ki.
You were sent to Haeju Provincial Office as a slave.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I told you to let me know if you have any trouble.
That's...
I couldn't tell you because...
I didn't want to cause you trouble.
Nonsense.
I told you that I will help you with anything.
Don't keep it to yourself next time.
Yes, Your Majesty.
You freed yourself from being a slave and became a clerk.
Your intelligence resembles that of...
Park Tae Soo.
This must be why...
he loved you like a daughter.
Sogyeokseo is...
a place that I carefully supervise more than anywhere else.
I think I can use you.
I'll call you in often.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I called you here today...
because I want to ask you something.
Open it.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Actually, there was another thing...
that your mother left.
Excuse me?
There was another thing?
Yes.
It's sort of a hairpin for women.
In the middle, it had a large blue stone that I'd never seen before.
Around it, it had pearls and amber beads...
and other valuable gems.
That's what it looked like.
Is this it?
Yes, it is. It looked exactly like this.
He says this looks exactly like the one my mother left to me.
What is it, Ma'am? What is this hairpin?
I'll tell you what this is later.
Do you know what that is?
I don't recognise it, Your Majesty.
Are you saying...
you haven't seen this before?
No, Your Majesty.
- I've never seen it before. - Is that right?
This hairpin...
- is from Jeonokseo. - Pardon?
I see.
Since you were born and raised in Jeonokseo,
I wondered if you knew.
Can you...
secretly find out why it was found in Jeonokseo...
and whose it was?
Excuse me?
There is a reason I must find it out.
I'm giving you this order because I think you can find it out for me.
Yes, Your Majesty.
- What happened? - Ok Nyeo went back to Sogyeokseo.
- Did you find out what I asked? - Yes, Your Majesty.
It seems Palace Guard Officer Ki Choon Soo asked around...
where Ok Nyeo was.
He found out that Ok Nyeo is a clerk at Sogyeokseo,
and brought her to the Queen Dowager.
Why do you think Mother asked to bring Ok Nyeo?
She just found out that Ok Nyeo once became a slave,
and I think she asked for Ok Nyeo to hear what happened.
Do you think she knows it is Ok Nyeo that...
- I see outside the Palace? - No.
I don't think that's the reason why she called Ok Nyeo.
- Ma'am. - Ok Nyeo.
- Have a seat. - Yes, Ma'am.
Were you waiting for me?
I saw you entering the Queen Dowager's chamber.
Why did she want to see you?
Ma'am.
What does...
my mother's hairpin mean?
Why are you asking all of a sudden?
I asked you why the Queen Dowager wanted to see you.
The Queen Dowager...
showed me the hairpin.
She asked if I knew anything about it.
So, what did you...
What did you tell her?
I told her that I know nothing.
Good. You did well.
If she asks you again,
you must tell her that you know nothing about it.
She told me to find out...
why the hairpin was in Jeonokseo.
What should I do, Ma'am?
You must not...
tell anything about the hairpin to the Queen Dowager.
Tell her that you know nothing about it no matter what.
Tell her that you found nothing...
and it has nothing to do with you.
Your life depends on it.
I have no idea how Ga Bi's hairpin...
ended up falling into her hands.
Why does she...
ask you about it?
Ma'am,
there is something...
you should tell me first.
It's about time I heard it.
Please tell me what the hairpin means...
and why even the Queen Dowager...
wants to know about it.
That is...
It has something to do...
with my father, right?
Now I know that at least.
I can also sense that you know who my father is.
Right.
Half of what you said is right.
The hairpin...
is the last clue to find out who your father is.
However,
I am not entirely sure...
about who your father is.
Ma'am,
please...
do not hide it from me any more.
I am not hiding it from you. We've gone this far.
There's no point in hiding it from you.
Please give me a little more time.
When everything becomes obvious,
I will...
I will tell you everything.
Soo Myung.
Jin Soo Myung.
What is it?
It's me, Chun Deuk.
What happened, Treasurer Ji?
I need you to come with me. Get up.
To where?
You asked me to take you out. Hurry.
Come along.
- Where are we? - Be quiet and hurry up.
I will take you out soon. Stay there.
Okay.
- Treasurer Ji. - Come out.
Let's go.
Will he go into the cell?
- Yes. - Come over here.
Goodness.
Have him changed to this and be careful.
Okay. Let's go.
- Take care. - Treasurer Ji.
Let's have some drink at Sosoru soon.
At Sosoru? I'd love to.
Let's hurry up.
Go now. Hurry.
Be careful.
Follow me.
Hurry up.
Ma'am.
Ok Nyeo!
Sir Lee Ji Ham is in.
That's why I came here.
I don't know where he had been,
but he's become very lean.
He doesn't tell me where he'd been.
Do you know anything, Ok Nyeo?
Well...
Is he in?
- He is. Go inside. - Yes.
- You're here. - Master.
My goodness.
You had a long journey. Why are you eating so humbly?
Please wait a moment. I'll tell her to get you a chicken.
That's not necessary. Come sit down.
Goodness.
How is everything going there?
It's going very smoothly.
When it's completed, I will need a huge amount of money.
Can you make it?
Yes. Don't worry and please proceed as planned.
Thank you, Ok Nyeo,
for helping me and easing my mind.
Please don't mention it.
You're the one who's helping me.
Master.
Sir Sung has become Minister of Government Administration.
How did that happen?
I asked Lord Lee Jeong Myeong.
We need more than money...
to stand against Lord Yoon and Lady Jung.
I decided that we need more power to carry out the plan.
Great. You're right. Good job.
Wow, the weather is great.
- The sky is so high and blue. - Sir!
- Why? - It's a murder case.
You should get there right now.
A murder case? Where?
It's Dabanggol.
What's going on?
Get out of the way!
A murder case?
What's that out of the blue?
- Here? - Yes, Sir.
How can such a horrible thing happen?
Who is it?
He found the corpse first.
Tell me what happened.
I went into the guest room to wake him up,
and he was already dead.
How was he killed?
He had stab wounds.
We're looking for the tool the offender used,
but I don't think it's in the house.
What's his name?
He's Jin Soo Myung, a merchant of Min Dong Joo's organisation.
What? Jin Soo Myung?
He was caught smuggling and sent to Jeonokseo a few days ago.
Are you sure it's him?
Yes, Sir. Please have a look.
Right. He is Jin Soo Myung.
Wait.
Why did he die here?
- Head to the chief's office! - Yes, Sir!
Goodness, it's never peaceful here.
Let me think. Goodness.
We're in trouble! The soldiers of the Police Bureau are here.
What?
Sir... Sir... Did they find...
that out by any chance?
What do you mean by that?
It's him. You know what I'm saying.
Jin Soo Myung?
Yes, Sir.
My goodness.
Gosh.
Arrest Treasurer Ji...
- right now! - Yes, Sir!
Pardon? My goodness.
- Oh, my. - Treasurer Ji...
Hey, Officer Yang, what are you doing to me?
That's my question. Why did you do that?
Gosh. Sir, please help me.
Officer Yang, I know what you're talking about,
but there's no need to tie him up. Let me explain to you.
Sir! You can't do this.
It's very serious.
Treasurer Ji is suspected of committing a murder!
What?
Murder... Did you say murder?
We've secured witnesses and evidences...
that prove you're the offender!
I'll hear the details at the Police Bureau.
What are you all doing?
Drag him out now!
- Yes, Sir! - Officer Yang.
- Sir! Sir! - Gosh.
- Officer Yang... - Goodness.
My goodness.
Sir, you ordered us...
to take Jin Soo Myung out.
Sorry? You let a prisoner out of Jeonokseo?
Poor Treasurer Ji.
You can't do that! Gosh.
I've done that before, but you shouldn't do that.
This is serious.
I am sorry.
Where should I go?
Dear me.
Ok Nyeo!
Chun Doong, why are you here?
Hello, Sir. Ok Nyeo, listen to me.
Treasurer Ji has been taken to the Police Bureau.
What? Why?
They said his charge is murder.
They say Treasurer Ji killed someone.
This is total nonsense.
What did you say?
(The Flower in Prison)
Ok Nyeo will find out about your identity.
We couldn't hide it forever.
I don't think meeting with Ok Nyeo secretly is good for her sake.
Ok Nyeo, I'm under a false accusation.
- Sir... - Ok Nyeo...
Do you know what legal officers are?
Aren't they the ones who defend defendants in trials?
We need a legal officer.
I will take him out no matter what.