I'm 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?
Sir, please spare some time.
Go in first.
What happened?
- Please call Officer Yang. - Why do you want to see him?
Tell him that Ok Nyeo is here, then he will know.
Sir, please hurry up.
- Wait here. - Okay.
Thank you.
Murder? Who is it...
- they say Treasurer Ji killed? - They said he killed...
a merchant named Jin Soo Myung of Jung Nan Jung's organisation.
- Lady Jung's organisation? - Yes.
I have no idea what's going on.
He is...
He's Jung Mak Gae.
- You know who he is, right? - I do.
He's a butler of Lord Yoon's house,
and Jung Nan Jung's brother.
Who's that guy next to him?
- Commissioner of the Police Bureau. - Commissioner?
Sir.
- Where is Officer Yang? - He can't see you right now.
Sorry? That's weird.
Are you sure you told him Ok Nyeo is here?
He's too busy working on a murder case.
May I see him just for a few minutes?
- It's really pressing. - This is not a good time.
Please. Wait!
What? Did he just gobble up my money for nothing?
Shoot.
My goodness.
This drives me crazy.
Did you look into it?
Why do they claim that Chun Deuk murdered Jin Soo Myung?
We couldn't hear anything because he's under interrogation.
I can't believe them.
How could they suspect Treasurer Ji of killing someone?
- This is total nonsense. - My goodness.
- How frustrating. - By the way...
Of course it's important to find out why he killed Jin Soo Myung,
but what's more important now is to clarify why Soo Myung...
was found dead at home when he was supposed to be here.
- What's with that all of a sudden? - You ordered Chun Deuk...
- to take him out of here. - Watch your mouth.
I guess Chun Deuk has kept his mouth shut...
about you ordering him out of loyalty,
but once they start torturing him,
it's a matter of time before they send soldiers to Jeonokseo.
- Really? - Of course!
Sir, wouldn't it be better...
to go to the bureau and tell them the truth first?
She's right. Please go tell them...
Min Dong Joo's organisation requested us to release him.
Goodness. What are you talking about?
Do you want him to become jobless?
- Would I be dismissed? - Of course!
It's already serious since a prisoner of Jeonokseo...
has been killed outside Jeonokseo.
What would happen if they find out...
that Chief of Jeonokseo let him out of here? It will be terrible.
- Gosh. - Sir.
You're not going to...
put all the blame on Treasurer Ji, are you?
How can you say that to me?
My goodness.
Officer Lee and Yoo Geum.
I want you to get back to work.
- Sir. - Sir...
Didn't you hear what I just said? Get back to your work.
- Don't leave him holding the bag. - Do you want to get in trouble?
- Officer Yoo. - Yes?
Is there any other solution?
Sorry?
You're quick with these things.
I'm asking if there are ways to cover up the incident.
Well, this is not a usual case...
but a murder case.
Would it be covered up that easily?
If it's easy, I wouldn't have asked for your help.
I will give you whatever you want,
so please save my life.
It's hard for me to reject you...
if you keep begging me like this.
Okay. Fine.
- I'll try to find a way. - Good.
You know how close I...
and Officer Yang Dong Gu are.
Let's see if there's a way out for you.
Thank you, Officer Yoo.
- You don't have to say that. - I'm counting on you, then.
Well, just wait for a while.
- Okay. - Please wait.
- I won't go anywhere. I'll be here. - Okay.
Good. Thank you.
Should I trust that scum?
I'm about to lose my mind.
Jung Dae Shik, you birdbrain.
Now I got you.
I'll make you hit rock bottom this time.
Ok Nyeo is the one who is gathering the merchants.
She's also working with someone else.
Sung Ji Heon.
- Sung Ji Heon? - I don't know what her 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?
Sir.
- Did you look into it? - Yes, Sir.
As you said earlier,
she's running an organisation in secret.
Sir.
Operating a non-registered organisation is illegal.
Should we arrest her?
Not now.
Just keep a close watch on them for now.
Ma'am.
Did you want to see us?
Do you know who Jin Soo Myung is?
Isn't he a merchant...
of Jung Nan Jung's organisation?
We do know him very well. We used to work for him before.
- Right. - Did you work for an organisation?
No, actually, Soo Myung...
runs 5 to 6 large gambling dens in the Capital.
That's where we worked.
- Gambling dens? - By the way,
why did you ask us about him?
Jin Soo Myung died.
- Sorry? - Sorry?
Wait, it would be troublesome to Lady Jung, right?
- That's right. - What do you mean?
He said he managed the fund of Lady Jung's organisation.
Isn't it Min Dong Joo, the head merchant,
- who takes care of the fund? - We don't know the details,
but he kept saying that he is managing the fund...
- of the organisation. - Right.
- Sir! - Ok Nyeo.
Ok Nyeo, what is going on?
I heard that Treasurer Ji is under interrogation on charge of murder.
- Yes. - What did Officer Yang say?
He was busy with the case, so we couldn't meet with him.
Ok Nyeo, this doesn't make sense at all.
- There must be something wrong. - You're right, Sir.
The Police Bureau charged people with false charges too many times.
I know you know him very well,
but I've also known Treasurer Ji for decades already.
He would never do such thing,
- so don't worry too much. - He's right.
Officer Yang will help him.
- He'll be okay. Let's just wait. - Okay.
Ma'am.
- What is it? - Commissioner wants to see you now.
Okay.
I should go back to Sogyeokseo. Let me know if you hear anything.
Okay. I will.
I just met with the commissioner of the Police Bureau.
He confirmed that Treasurer Ji is under interrogation...
on a charge of killing Jin Soo Myung.
I guess we've put out the biggest fire.
But we won't be able to avoid the investigation...
by the Police Bureau since he used to work for us.
Make sure we're prepared for everything.
Yes, Sir.
Destroy everything that proves our connection...
- with Soo Myung. - Yes, Ma'am.
Please don't worry.
It's going as planned.
Did we have to take it this far?
- I don't feel at ease. - What do you mean?
I was anxious...
when you and Soo Myung took kickbacks secretly from Nan Jung.
We all got in trouble...
because of your greed.
I'm not doing this only for my sake.
Until when are you going to work under Nan Jung?
You and I do all the dirty work...
and we have nothing to show for it.
Is it wrong to want to keep a little something to ourselves?
Don't you think about our Hyun?
I do,
but what if Nan Jung finds out?
Can you handle her wrath?
Stop letting your fear get the better of you.
It's already done.
If this goes according to plan,
we will have no problem.
I will see the Queen Dowager.
Tell your father if he asks for me.
Yes, Mother.
You.
I will warn you again. If I catch you scheming again,
I will snap your neck instead of giving you a lashing.
Yes, my lady.
You.
If you notice her acting strangely, tell me right away.
I will.
Jong Geum.
What do you think?
What is this smell?
It's lovely.
- Give me some. - No way. It cost a fortune.
It cost 10 times a small bag of musk.
Are you trying to get yourself killed?
What are you up to?
I'm the great Oh Jong Geum.
I am persistent.
We'll see who gets the final laugh.
This is my scent. This is my scent.
I can do this.
Jong Geum.
It's Jong Geum, my lord. I'm coming in.
Haven't you gotten your senses back yet?
What if Nan Jung finds you here?
Do not worry, my lord. She left for the Palace.
We must be careful.
This is an expensive tea from Ming.
Try some.
It smells lovely.
It is not the tea you smell.
It is the smell coming from my body.
You never give up, do you?
Do you like me that much?
Yes, my lord.
Words alone cannot express my love and adoration for you.
I know...
how court maids and ladies wish for the King to notice them.
All I can do is wait for the day that you will...
grant me the same honour.
What?
I love how you talk.
Very well.
We do favours for the dead, so why not help the living?
I shall give you the honour.
Will you really, my lord?
I will do what I must, but I will not take responsibility for it.
I won't care or do anything about what Nan Jung will do to you.
You don't have to. I will die a happy woman.
Will you really?
Do you know why the commissioner asked for me?
I'm not sure, but it might be about the Taoist prayer ceremony.
- A Taoist ceremony? - Yes.
We have to host it in three days' time.
Okay. Thank you.
Did you ask for me?
The Queen Dowager asked to see you.
You must come with me.
Pardon? The Queen Dowager?
Yes.
I was not aware that...
you and the Queen Dowager had met before.
How did that happen?
I happened to meet her when I was...
a warden at Jeonokseo.
The more I know about you, the more you surprise me.
Let's go.
- Yes, Sir. - Come along.
Now that the King...
knows about what happened to his brother,
you must feel so upset and stressed.
I haven't been...
able to sleep.
That is why the upcoming Taoist ceremony is important.
Make it a lavish one...
and it will help calm your worries.
Yes. I plan to do just that.
The commissioner of Sogyeokseo is here.
- Let him in. - Yes, Your Majesty.
I called you...
to discuss the upcoming Taoist prayer ceremony.
Yes, Your Majesty. I await your command.
This ceremony...
must be more extravagant than it ever was.
Pardon?
The problem is...
What is it?
If I dare say so,
the drought and famine caused much suffering,
and barbarians cross the borders to harass our people.
It has taxed our finances.
The King ordered that we spend less...
on the ceremonies from now on.
The ceremony we held to comfort the spirits of those...
who died of the recent plague was held with the minimum costs.
This ceremony is much more important...
as we will be praying to the sun, moon and stars.
We will ask for their help to prevent natural disasters...
and hold off the barbarians.
Don't you see why we must spare no expense?
His Majesty was adamant. I don't see how...
We host Taoist ceremony...
for the sake of the people.
If you do not do your best, it will harm the King's reputation.
I shall speak to him. You do as I say.
Do you understand?
Yes, Your Majesty.
I will do as you command.
You may leave.
Yes, Your Majesty.
You may also leave.
- Pardon? - I wish to...
speak with her in private.
The thing is...
What? Do you have more to say?
No. I shall leave, Your Majesty.
Come closer.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Did you do as I asked?
What do you know of the hairpin?
The person who found the hairpin...
was a warden.
Really?
But...
she only found it while cleaning up an office.
She didn't know whom it belonged to.
I apologise.
Your Majesty.
May I ask what it means...
and why you are so interested in it?
It is just a hairpin.
Knowing about it...
would help me find out where it came from.
That hairpin...
was given to...
the women King Jungjong spent the night with.
Pardon?
Why are you so surprised?
I am not.
I cannot understand...
how that hairpin ended up at Jeonokseo.
That is why I asked you to find out.
- I see. - I will wait.
Find out what you can.
Yes, Your Majesty.
That hairpin...
was given to...
the women King Jungjong spent the night with.
That hairpin...
is the only clue that will identify your father.
However,
I am not entirely sure...
about who your father is.
Ma'am, please...
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 tell you everything.
Stop.
What did the Queen Dowager say?
Answer me right away.
Why?
Are you afraid that I told her...
you tried to kill me?
Do not worry. I don't need the Queen Dowager's help...
to make you pay for every single...
evil deed you did to me.
What?
- How dare you... - Threats will not work.
The more you threaten me, the stronger I will become.
The man who managed your dirty money is now dead.
It must be quite a headache.
- What are you talking about? - Haven't you heard?
One of your merchants called Jin Soo Myung is dead.
- What? - Wait and see.
The secret behind his death...
will come out because I will look into it.
Your Majesty.
Magistrate Yoo Jin Dong reported a death in his family.
Really?
I shall send a gift and a coffin.
Yes, you do that.
Your Majesty.
Sogyeokseo will host the Taoist ceremony in three days.
- A Taoist ceremony? - Yes.
The Queen Dowager will oversee the preparations in person.
She requested your presence...
at the ceremony.
Very well.
If that is all, you may leave.
- Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty.
- Your Majesty. - What is it?
Have you forgotten that Ok Nyeo works at Sogyeokseo?
If you attend the prayer ceremony,
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I didn't think that far.
What should I do?
I shall see to it that Ok Nyeo doesn't attend the ceremony.
- Yes. That should work. - Yes, Your Majesty.
Wait.
No.
Don't do it.
- Pardon? - Leave it be.
It is time that...
she knows who I am.
- Your Majesty. - We can't keep it from her...
for too long now that she works within the Palace.
My mother is having me followed to find out...
who I meet whenever I leave the Palace.
Meeting Ok Nyeo in secret...
isn't the best for her.
It is too dangerous.
I understand.
You will have heard by now that the victim of this murder...
was a merchant who worked for Lady Jung.
Lord Yoon and Lady Jung...
are very interested in the process.
We must solve it without any hiccups.
We have the perpetrator and evidence that leads to him.
We just need a confession.
Our minister wants us to close the case as soon as possible.
Do whatever it takes to get the confession.
Yes, Sir.
Sir.
About Ji Chun Deuk, the murderer.
- What about him? - I've known him for decades.
He'd swindle people out of small sums of money,
but he doesn't have the guts to kill a man.
- What is your point? - I just don't see...
how someone like him could murder someone.
- Could there be another problem? - You're the one with the problem.
Do you let your emotions cloud your judgement?
If so, stay off this case.
No, Sir.
I guess I was wrong.
Stop.
Tell the truth.
Why did you kill him?
I am innocent.
I did not kill anyone.
- Has he confessed yet? - No, Sir.
Sir, I am innocent. I did not...
kill anyone, I swear.
- Are you innocent? - Yes.
Is it true that you helped Jin Soo Myung...
sneak out of Jeonokseo?
That... That...
Sir...
You smuggled a criminal out of prison.
- Why did you do so? - I shouldn't have.
That much I admit I did...
and I know it was wrong to do so,
- but I did not kill the man. - Shut your mouth!
You had the motive to kill him.
You were afraid people would hear what you had done...
and followed him home to get rid of him.
I had no grudge against him.
Why would I, Sir?
The victim operated a few gambling dens.
You frequented one of them.
Sir.
You owed the victim a lot of money.
He demanded you to pay him back,
so you killed him.
No, Sir. I did owe him money,
but we were good friends.
He cleared my debt in exchange for getting him out of prison.
The night before he died,
you two went to Sosoru.
I heard that you both got very drunk...
- and argued. - We did not.
It was just a squabble between two drunk friends.
We have a witness who saw you...
stab the victim in his own home.
Don't you dare lie.
What?
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.
Ok Nyeo.
- You wanted to see me. - Yes.
I need to get a message to Sir Kang.
- Can you contact him? - What is it about?
I need some information.
Sir Kang left the Capital on an urgent errand.
Even if I get word to him,
I'm not sure when you'll be able to see him.
It's very urgent. Please send him a message.
- Okay. I will. - Thank you.
Nan Jung, what brings you here?
Is Jin Soo Myung dead?
How did you find out?
What happened?
He was caught smuggling and ended up in Jeonokseo,
so we got him out.
But someone stabbed him that night.
Why was I not aware of this?
Why didn't you tell me?
- Why did you keep it from me? - We didn't keep it from you.
You're mistaken.
The investigation is ongoing,
but it's not clear who killed him and why.
Yes, Nan Jung. We wanted to tell you...
after we figure it out.
It's not important who killed him.
Soo Myung used to manage finances for me.
He died so suddenly.
What are you going to do about the finances now?
Nan Jung. Don't worry.
After he got arrested for trafficking,
I got the ledgers and funds...
he used to manage.
She's right.
We got them in a hurry.
It was so unexpected, so we couldn't tell you.
Anyway, you and your organisation should be fine. Don't worry.
Is that right?
What are we going to do now?
It shouldn't be a problem.
Before the Police Bureau finds more about Soo Myung,
we should make them close the case.
Sir.
Ok Nyeo.
What took you so long? Officer Yang is waiting for you.
- Officer Yang is here? - Yes.
He looked serious, though.
- Let's go in. - Okay.
- It doesn't make any sense. - I know.
What happened to Treasurer Ji?
I'll tell you in a minute.
Why does the Police Bureau think Treasurer Ji killed Jin Soo Myung?
Sir. There was a mistake, right?
Things aren't looking good.
What do you mean?
I don't want to believe it, but things are...
going against him.
How frustrating. Tell us what exactly happened.
During my night patrol four days ago,
I found Jin Soo Myung engaging in illicit traffic.
I arrested him and put him into Jeonokseo.
It was Treasurer Ji that got him out of Jeonokseo...
and released him.
Isn't that obvious?
Do you think it was Treasurer Ji's idea?
I'm sure Officer Yoo or Chief Jung told him to do that.
You can't charge him for murder for that.
Above all,
there is no reason why Treasurer Ji would kill him.
Gosh. Did you know Soo Myung ran gambling dens?
Apparently, Treasurer Ji frequented one of them.
He has a lot of debt,
and Soo Myung even urged him to pay back the money.
Excuse me?
Has Treasurer Ji been still gambling?
Ok Nyeo. Did you know about this?
No. I didn't know he has a debt.
You can't quit gambling that easily.
That's not all. The night before Soo Myung died,
he and Treasurer Ji had drinks at Sosoru.
They even had a fight while drinking.
Most importantly,
there is even a witness who saw Treasurer Ji...
stabbing Soo Myung.
What?
- What? - Stabbing?
That can't be true. That must be a false witness.
Whether it's true or false, with these circumstances,
he won't get out easily.
Man Soo. It's time to show them what we got.
- Let's go. - Sir.
What if the constables catch us?
We shouldn't get caught.
Why did you come with me if you're worried about that?
Let's go.
Be careful.
We need to find the secret ledger that Soo Myung managed.
It must be in here. Hurry up and find it.
Okay.
Gosh. This isn't it.
It's blank.
- Sir. - Yes.
It's a safe.
I knew it. This is why I brought these.
Let's open it.
All right. Well done. You're good at this.
I know how to get things done.
Pack these.
These, too.
Hey. Give them to me.
- Close it. - Okay.
Hurry.
Hey. We need to give these to Ok Nyeo. Hide them well.
What? What about you?
I need to see Tae Won.
- What are you doing? Go. - Okay.
Tae Won.
What brings you here?
Ok Nyeo is in trouble.
Trouble?
Treasurer Ji, her foster father, was charged for murder and got arrested.
What? Murder?
Are you saying he killed someone?
They say he killed Jin Soo Myung from Lady Jung's organisation.
Sir.
Sir. Someone from the Police Bureau...
is interrogating the girls now.
Interrogating? About what?
Jin Soo Myung from Lady Jung's organisation...
and Treasurer Ji at Jeonokseo were here a few days ago.
They said Soo Myung died.
I think they're interrogating the girls...
because Treasurer Ji and Soo Myung had a fight here.
Did they have a fight?
Yes, Sir.
Who served them that day?
It's Chae Seon, Da Jeong and Myung Seon.
- What should we do? - My goodness.
- I'm so nervous. - What should we do?
Haven't you been under an interrogation before?
I didn't pick pockets and get arrested like you.
I only served officials. I've never been to the Police Bureau.
Did Treasurer Ji really kill Jin Soo Myung?
I don't think he did.
I also don't think so.
You were in that room that day.
You saw Treasurer Ji beating up Soo Myung.
- Hey. He deserved that. - No, he didn't.
- Didn't you hear what Ok Nyeo said? - What are you fussing about?
Now.
Myung Seon. Come with me.
Okay.
Let's go.
What did they ask you?
I don't know. I don't remember.
Gosh. I don't even remember what I said.
What did I say?
Sir.
She also served them that night.
- Have a seat. - Yes, Sir.
What's your name?
I'm Myung Seon.
You need to tell me what Treasurer Ji...
and Jin Soo Myung talked about, and why they had a fight.
Sir.
I brought her here.
Sit down.
Sit.
Yes, Sir.
Tell me what happened.
What happened between those two?
That's...
It's okay. You can tell him.
When they first came in,
they were in a good mood.
- Gosh. - You're pretty.
- I love Sosoru's drink. - Do you?
Hey, Man Ok. I mean Myung Seon.
- It's awkward to call you that. - Gosh.
- Don't be confused about her name. - All right.
Thank you.
It was Soo Myung who provoked a quarrel.
- Treasurer Ji. - Yes?
How long will you keep...
cleaning up after Jung Dae Shik?
What can I do?
I have to deal with it to make a living.
Shall I make your life turn around?
My life?
How?
You can use Ok Nyeo.
The way I see it, she has a pretty face...
and a good enough figure.
I don't want to hear things like that. Let's just drink.
Just hand her over to me.
- I'll turn your life around. - Stop it.
I'll make her my concubine,
and make your life and her life much easier.
I told you to stop. Just drop it.
- Let me pour you a drink. - Look.
You should think about this again.
- If that wench gives me a son... - Stop!
I said stop!
- Are you insane? - Yes, I'm insane.
How dare you talk about Ok Nyeo with your filthy mouth?
- Do you wish to die? - Kill me if you can.
- How dare you! - Get off of me, you jerk!
We barely stopped their fight,
and sent them home.
I didn't know it would cause trouble like this.
Do you know anything about Soo Myung?
He managed finances in Lady Jung's organisation.
He also made a lot of money with his gambling dens.
Whenever he visited here, he spent a lot of money.
Ok Nyeo.
The constables are relieving the watch. You can sneak in now.
- Yes, Sir. - You must be quick.
- If you get caught, we'll both die. - I know.
- Thank you. - All right. Follow me.
- Let's go through the back door. - Okay.
All right. Come in.
I'll be out front. Keep it short.
- Okay. - How terrible.
Sir.
Ok Nyeo.
Sir.
What happened? My goodness.
Why did you come here?
Did they torture you?
You might get caught.
You should go back now.
You shouldn't be worrying about me.
Why did they charge you for murder? What happened?
Ok Nyeo.
I'm innocent. I didn't do that.
I didn't kill Jin Soo Myung.
Why didn't you tell me that you have a debt from gambling?
I'm sorry.
I couldn't tell you because I didn't want to trouble you.
Sir. You need...
to tell them the truth now.
I heard there is even a witness...
- who saw you stab Jin Soo Myung. - Ok Nyeo.
I don't know anything about it. I didn't even know he died.
I didn't even go near his house.
It's true.
I swear...
I don't know why he died.
Ok Nyeo. This is unfair.
This is so unfair. I'm going crazy here.
- Sir. - Ok Nyeo.
Goodness, Ok Nyeo.
My goodness.
What should we do? Sir.
You can go out now.
Ok Nyeo.
Did you see him? What did he say?
He didn't kill Jin Soo Myung.
According to Officer Yang,
he's under great disadvantages.
Ok Nyeo. What should we do now?
I'm sure he's innocent.
I'll prove his innocence...
no matter what.
Now that we've hired officials, we should look for ways...
to weaken the power of Queen Munjeong's family.
- Yes, Sir. - They mostly depend on...
the power of the Queen Dowager and Lord Yoon.
- We need to suppress those two. - Sir.
Do you remember that Lord Jo Gwang Jo who was...
executed in 1519 claimed that we should abolish Sogyeokseo?
Sogyeokseo?
That's right. Sogyeokseo.
- Your Majesty. - Take a seat.
- What brings you here? - Your Majesty.
To suppress the Queen Dowager's family,
I'd like to suggest abolishing Sogyeokseo.
- Sogyeokseo? - Yes, Your Majesty.
Do you know...
King Jungjong abolished Sogyeokseo once?
Yes.
He granted the request of Jo Gwang Jo and other subjects.
Yes. He got rid of Sogyeokseo because its rituals may be...
considered as a heresy that tricks the people.
It was revived after the Third Literati Purge.
Are you saying we should use the same reason to abolish it?
Yes, Your Majesty. Abolishing Sogyeokseo will...
help us restrain the Queen Dowager and Lord Yoon.
Whenever the Queen Dowager...
thinks her family's power is weakened,
she gathered forces using Sogyeokseo.
By that, she showed that she remains undiminished,
and unified her people.
You need...
to abolish Sogyeokseo and stop her political tactic.
Your Majesty.
How is the preparation for the Taoist prayer ceremony going?
It's going well.
We'll make the ceremony twice as big from last year's.
Aside from the Chamseongdan Altar...
at Mount Mani that Sogyeokseo holds the ceremony at,
we'll also build altars at regional spiritual mountains,
and have the ceremony there as well.
I see.
I'll get the funds you need for the ceremony...
from the privy purse.
- Make sure it goes well. - Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty. I got a message from the King.
He's going to come to see you shortly.
- Is he? - Yes, Your Majesty.
I apologise for my imprudent behaviour before.
I should've fully grasped the truth of the incident...
before asking you about it.
Please forgive me.
Are you still looking into that incident?
Yes.
Even if it's just a rumour,
I should at least find out why I had to hear about...
such a terrible incident.
If you're through,
you should drink your tea and go.
Mother. I am planning to...
abolish Sogyeokseo.
What?
Abolish Sogyeokseo?
Yes. That's why...
I'm going to stop the preparation for Taoist prayer ceremony.
You should save yourself the trouble.
Why do you want to abolish Sogyeokseo?
Our country is having financial difficulties.
I just didn't want to waste state coffers to rituals and ceremonies.
Did you say waste?
We're praying for peace and good health of the people.
Are you saying it's meaningless?
I will take care of...
this country and my people in a different way.
Rituals at Sogyeokseo...
is for the people's sake before everything else.
The people are suffering from the drought and famine.
If they find out you're not even willing to pray for them,
they will be so disappointed in you.
- How can you be so inconsiderate? - Mother.
Don't worry.
I'll take care of the people, and be considerate of their wellbeing.
- What did you say? - I'm saying...
I will take care of this country...
and my people on my own.
I'm also saying this for the people's sake.
Mother.
I am the King of this nation.
I will take care of the people myself as the King.
Mother.
Are you still on about the nation and the people?
This conversation is about politics.
And the politics is my duty.
- Your Majesty! - So,
please do not worry about the nation any more.
Then,
I'll get going.
Ma'am.
Did you ask for us?
I need you to do something for me.
What is it?
Chun Doong told me that you know...
a guy named Dong Chang who works for Ms Min.
That's right.
We were together when we were scoundrels.
We must find out how deeply he is...
involved in this murder incident.
I need you to look into it secretly so that they don't notice us.
- Yes, Ma'am. - Yes, Ma'am.
Ok Nyeo!
- Gosh. - Is Chun Doong in?
He's been waiting for you for a long time.
Anyway, what will happen to Treasurer Ji?
The interrogation will take a few more days.
He'll stay in Jeonokseo until his trial.
Why is that sweet guy...
involved in such atrocious case?
I'll take care of him, so don't you worry.
You just focus on getting him out.
- Okay. - Good.
- Then, I'll go inside. - Okay.
Hurry yourself.
- Chun Doong. - You're here.
Ok Nyeo.
These are the ledgers I stole from Soo Myung's house.
- Really? - Yes.
Thank you, Chun Doong. Thank you, Man Soo.
What should we do now?
You're still working for Min Dong Joo, right?
I'm pursuing my goal despite Dong Chang's beating.
Please listen to what people talk about in the organisation.
Also, look into how much Min Dong Joo, Jung Mak Gae...
and Dong Chang are related to this incident.
I will find out no matter what.
You brat. She's talking to me.
Stop butting into everything.
Ok Nyeo, you can count on me.
Okay.
- Ok Nyeo. - Sir.
What brings you here?
I heard that your foster father is arrested for committing murder.
I heard it from Woo Chi and Dae Gil. Why didn't you let me now?
I thought you'd be busy.
Still, you should have let me know.
Is there anything I can help you with?
Every member of our organisation is trying to prove his innocence.
He's right. I will take him out no matter what.
I will ask for your help if I need.
So please focus on your work.
Okay.
Do not hesitate to tell me if you need my help.
Yes, Sir.
Excuse me.
Yes, Sir?
Do you know a guy named Lee Myung Heon?
Yes, I do.
Do you know where he is now?
Until a few years ago,
he used to live near the smithy I work,
but I don't know where he is now.
Hey, Dong Gu.
Hi, my best friend. What are you doing here?
We need to talk.
I'm busy now. Let's talk later.
Wait. It won't take long.
Lend me an ear.
- Is that true? - Yes.
If it goes well, I'll make sure to pay you handsomely.
- Who are we? - Best friends.
- That means? - The most intimate friends.
Officer Yang.
What brings you here?
You should know better.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
- Sir. - Yes?
You can't do that.
Sir! You shouldn't have done that!
Listen to me.
I had no choice but to let Jin Soo Myung out.
How could I dare to decline the request of the head merchant...
of Jung Nan Jung's organisation?
And when Jin Soo Myung went out of Jeonokseo,
he was more than fine.
His death has nothing to do with me at all.
Say that to the officer.
Officer Yang, why are you doing this to me?
You know very well that I need small amounts...
of kickbacks to make both ends meet.
Please save me just once. Please spare me...
from being engaged in the murder case.
Actually, that's why I am here.
What?
I want to arrest you right away,
but I decided not to do so because of Jong Hoi.
So be nice to Officer Yoo.
Of course! I'll be nice to Officer Yoo!
- I'll be watching you! - Sure.
- My friend, Officer Yoo. - Yes, your friend, Officer Yoo.
I'll be really nice to him. I actually like him a lot!
You don't know how much I love him!
Good.
Goodness.
Officer Yoo!
You're the best! You're the only one I trust.
My little precious Officer Yoo.
Did it work out well?
Of course, it did.
I will never forget your kindness.
Officer Yoo! Thank you so much.
There's no need to.
Officer Yoo.
- Do Chi! - Tae Won!
What brings you here all of a sudden?
Is Sir Gong inside?
He is. Let's go in.
Sir!
I heard that Price Policy Bureau will monopolise fish and fruits.
Is that true?
Of course. Why?
If it's Price Policy Bureau, it makes me worry...
that we might suffer a loss.
Goodness. You don't need to worry about a thing.
I'll take care of it, so don't worry.
Yes, Sir.
Hey! Stop eating! You're monopolising them.
Sir! Tae Won is here!
Hello, Tae Won!
You're here. Take a seat.
Sit down.
What brings you here?
Sir, by any chance,
do you know what legal officers are?
Legal officers?
Aren't they the ones who represent defendants in trials?
- That's right. - Of course, I know.
It's something you wanted to pursue, right?
You said you wanted to train them when you make money by trading.
To help those who are ignorant of the law and unjustly put in prison.
But we had to give up when the government...
started oppressing them.
Why do you ask that out of the blue?
Now,
we need a legal officer.
What?
You now work for the government. Why do you need a legal officer?
Treasurer Ji has been taken to the Police Bureau...
and is suspected of commuting a murder.
- What? - What?
What did you say?
Did he really kill someone?
He's still under the interrogation.
So I'd like to ask you to introduce me...
to a competent legal officer.
It's been more than 10 years...
since every single legal officer has been kicked out of the Capital.
It won't be easy to find one.
What? Do you want me to look for one?
Yes, please.
Ok Nyeo.
Sir.
I heard about Treasurer Ji from Chun Doong.
Can we talk?
Okay.
Please sit.
I heard it's not working out.
The trial is due soon.
If I can't prove innocence before it takes place,
he might be executed.
Before then, I must prove his innocence.
Do you have a plan?
I'm thinking.
Ok Nyeo.
Do you know...
what a legal officer is?
No, I've never heard of it.
Until 10 years ago,
legal officers used to represent the defendants at trials.
For the people who didn't know about the law,
they defended and interrogated...
on behalf of the Police Bureau and the defendant.
What happened to those officers?
The government expelled them from the Capital...
because they were blamed for causing too many trials.
However, legal officers are widely acknowledged.
If you can the make use of it,
you might be able to help...
Treasurer Ji.
Well.
I'll get going now.
Sir.
Thank you.
Legal officer?
What is it?
They represent the defendants who are ignorant of the law.
I see. I remember now.
They used to tag along on my way to Jeonokseo...
from Law Enforcement.
They'd represent you at court if you pay them.
You've seen them?
Of course.
You know I'm illiterate.
I have stood a trial in front of them.
- We haven't seen them for years. - Right.
I heard they have been expelled.
That is why I am planning to do it myself.
- What? - What?
You're a clerk at Sogyeokseo. How will you become a legal officer?
I will quit Sogyeokseo if I must.
I will take Treasurer Ji out of prison no matter what.
(The Flower in Prison)
Don't cry, Sir.
Ok Nyeo.
I will help you.
The Queen Dowager just left her chamber.
What?
You must stop her, Your Majesty.
The King will abolish Sogyeokseo.
Your guess was right. Something was wrong.
Are you sure?
Yes, I am.
My close friend is about to be executed.
Please help.
I will never do it.