My lady.
I have something to tell you urgently.
What is it?
I am telling you this, risking my life.
You know Ok Nyeo is a clerk at Sogyeokseo, right?
- I do. - You're aware...
that the Queen Dowager takes special care of her too.
I am. Why are you talking about her?
She's meeting with the King outside the Palace.
Sorry?
- Is that true? - Yes, my lady.
I saw her meeting with the King outside the Palace...
with my own eyes.
Then the next day,
the King called me over to talk about Ok Nyeo.
Really?
The King said he won't forgive me...
if I reveal this to anyone.
I am telling you this because I believe...
that you'll protect me.
- What brings you here? - My lord.
I found out who the King is meeting with outside the Palace.
- Is that true? - Yes.
- Who is it? - It's Ok Nyeo.
- What? Ok Nyeo? - Yes.
It was that wench the King had been seeing.
It was Ok Nyeo who disturbed the King...
and made him interrupt all our plans.
What's the matter?
Do you think that makes sense?
What do you mean by that?
The commissioner of Sogyeokseo just visited me...
and told me that he saw them two meeting with his own eyes.
Let's say they met.
What you're saying is...
the King is planning...
how to take control over the Queen Dowager and...
- our family with Ok Nyeo, right? - That's right.
That's total nonsense.
She is a mere clerk at Sogyeokseo.
Before then, she was a low-born warden.
Why would the King talk politics with her?
That's ridiculous.
You don't know about her at all.
She's very manipulative and spiteful.
I'm sure she's trying to get back at us by using the King.
Why else would she need to meet the King in secret?
My lord, we must kill her right away.
She might devise new schemes with the King again.
- My lord! - Killing her won't change anything.
There's no point in killing her.
- My lord. - Still.
The fact that they met outside the Palace.
I could use it to our advantage.
- Pardon? - If I take advantage of it,
I can get the length of the King's foot.
What do you mean by that?
How would you do that?
Ok Nyeo.
Sir.
The Queen Dowager wants to see you.
Go to the Palace right now.
Sorry?
Go back to the organisation.
- Yes, Ma'am. - Hurry up.
Sir.
Didn't you say the Queen Dowager called me in?
- Where are we? - You'll see soon.
You may leave now.
Yes, my lord.
Don't be too nervous.
I called you over because I needed to talk to you urgently.
You could have called me over directly.
Why did you tell a lie?
Stop your rude retort.
If I had told you honestly,
would you have obediently come here to meet us?
He wants to ask you something.
Come inside.
I said come in.
I made myself clear that I have no intention to harm you.
You tried to killed me until a while ago.
Tell me the real reason why you brought me here.
I heard that you're a clerk at Sogyeokseo.
You're also close to the Queen Dowager,
so I'd like to ask for your help.
Look at her. You must have been too harsh on her.
If I wanted to kill you, you would've been already dead.
That means we didn't have to make you come here.
If you can't believe us, you may go back.
It's here.
Are you sure...
- Ok Nyeo went into this house? - Yes, Sir.
This is...
- Yoon Won Hyung's residence. - Sorry?
Isn't it in Gye-dong?
He and Jung Nan Jung have eight private residences in Hanyang.
This is one of them.
What is it that you want to tell me?
What will happen to you when Sogyeokseo is abolished?
I heard that you were freed under the condition...
that you become a clerk.
Will you become a slave again?
I don't know yet.
Since the Queen Dowager likes you,
she won't let you become a slave again.
Tell me if you want to become anything.
I'll help you.
I haven't thought about it yet.
Then, why don't you work for me?
We've had a number of conflicts and misunderstandings,
but I have highly appreciated your talents...
since the day you told my fortune.
I heard that you could become a clerk of Sogyeokseo...
thanks to your clairvoyance.
Although Sogyeokseo will be abolished for now,
it will revive someday.
What do you think?
Would you work for me?
- Ok Nyeo. - Sir.
What brings you here?
What about you?
This is Yoon Won Hyung's private residence.
Cho Hee followed after you and saw you...
going into Yoon Won Hyung's house.
So I came here to see if you're okay.
- Yes, Sir. - What was the reason?
Why did he lie about the Queen Dowager?
Why did he take you here?
Lord Yoon and Jung Nan Jung asked for me.
They thought I wouldn't come to see them...
if they didn't tell a lie.
Why did they want to see you?
Lord Yoon suggested me to work for him.
What?
He asked me to help him to revive Sogyeokseo,
but I think he has an ulterior motive.
Do you have any idea what it could be?
Not yet, Sir.
We shouldn't have just let her walk away from here.
My lord, we must get rid of her not to cause further trouble.
I already told you that is useless.
Tell me what you're thinking.
Why do you think...
the King is meeting with her?
You know he's also a man.
He is a young and healthy man.
I'm sure the King has feelings for Ok Nyeo.
Sorry?
Are you saying...
the King and Ok Nyeo are in an intimate relationship?
It could well be,
but you know who Ok Nyeo is.
They call it a clerk but she's nothing more than a shaman.
The King is having an affair with a shaman outside the Palace.
He claimed that Sogyeokseo must be abolished, saying it's heretic,
and he is seeing a shaman secretly.
This is an extraordinary scandal.
I see.
If this is made public,
the King's reputation will hit rock bottom.
Above all, it's the Sarim faction who's backing the King now.
The loathe Taoism and superstition.
If they hear this, the King will lose his solid support right away.
This is a great chance...
drag the King down.
The secret inspector we ran into at Lord Lee's house.
Have you met him recently?
I met him a few days ago.
Can you tell me what you talked about with him?
Sure. He asked me about legal officers.
Legal officers?
Why did he ask you?
I worked as my foster father's legal officer a while ago...
when he was framed.
That's why he asked me.
- Is that so? - Yes.
He said he wants to help legal officers.
Remember, working as a legal officer...
could make you face conflicts with those officers who hate lawsuits.
I want you to be careful not to put yourself in danger.
I will, Sir.
Wait, why are you here? Where is Jong Geum?
My lord.
She no longer manages the servants. I'm in charge from now on,
and serve you from today.
I asked where Jong Geum is!
Jong Geum has lost her mind.
Lost her mind? What are you talking about?
She blabbered that she's pregnant to everyone here.
She's pregnant? Whose baby is it?
Of course, it is your baby.
- What? - When Lady Jung found out,
she brought a physician to check,
but it turned out that she wasn't actually pregnant.
Are you saying she lied about it?
No, my lord. It wasn't a lie.
The physician said...
if a woman is desperate for a baby,
she could retch and even have a bloated belly.
She's just crazy.
How...
Jong Geum.
My lord.
You look terrible.
- My lord. - Get up.
Why didn't you tell me?
I was afraid of Lady Jung.
I won't let you suffer like this for long.
If you really become pregnant with my child,
even Nan Jung won't be able to touch you.
Hang in there just a while longer and wait.
Yes, my lord.
Whatever suffering comes my way,
I will trust you and wait.
Good. Go back to cleaning the bowls.
Yes, my lord. I will clean them well.
Wait and see, Nan Jung and Soon Geum.
I still stand a chance.
Let's get back to work. I am happy.
I'll wipe every bowl in the house. Bring them all to me.
This is so heavy, but I don't care. I'm happy.
Sir, Min Dong Joo wishes to see you.
- Let her in. - Yes, Sir.
- Have a seat. - Thank you.
What brings you here?
I apologise for coming without prior notice,
but I have a pressing issue.
What is it?
We can't find ships to transport our products to Hanyang.
- What do you mean? - I don't know why,
but no one will let us use their boat.
Really?
Then...
what do you want from me?
You have a fleet of ships at your disposal.
We want to borrow them.
- Our ships? - Yes. Please, Sir.
The fruit and fish we purchased won't last much longer.
I feel sorry for your plight, but it's not that easy.
Our fleet can barely manage transporting our own wares.
Then talk to the people you hire ships from.
Couldn't you get them to lend us their boats?
Help us, Sir.
We incur a huge loss if you don't help us.
Okay. I'll see what I can do.
- Thank you, Sir. - Thank you, Sir.
Sir, please help us out.
- Don't worry. - Please.
Bye, then. Thank you.
Myeong Geol, contact the people we hire ships from and tell them...
- not to work for Min Dong Joo. - Yes, Sir.
Remember that their supplies must not reach Hanyang.
- Do you understand? - Yes, Sir.
- Tae Won. - Hello.
- Sit down. - Thanks.
How are things going with what I asked you to do?
I gathered all the men who can read,
write and know a bit about the law.
You were right.
I thought they'd refuse to become legal officers,
but they seemed to like the idea that they'd be paid.
That's how hard things are these days.
I don't care how much it costs. I need as many people as possible.
Okay.
About Ok Nyeo and Sung Ji Heon's merchant organisation.
Is it okay to let them be?
They will end up competing with us...
and that could put you in a bind.
I'll deal with that when the time comes. Don't worry.
Fine. I'll just do as you say and reap the profits.
Why don't you stay for a drink?
With all the work you give me I don't have time to drink. Bye.
You can go ahead.
- What about you? - I need to talk to Sir Yoon.
Okay.
Sir.
I have something to say to you.
What is it?
I heard you're going to train some legal officers.
I would like to help.
I have no reason to refuse, but are you sure about this?
It won't be easy.
The government didn't look too kindly upon them...
and chased them out of the city at one time.
My older brother used to be a legal officer.
He ended up losing his life for what he did.
The Police said it was an accident, but I'm sure...
he was murdered.
Sir.
Please let me help.
I would like to do something...
to comfort his spirit.
If that is what you wish, then very well.
It would be great if you were to help me.
Thank you.
Your Majesty.
You must take your medicine.
Please allow me to serve you your medicine.
- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.
His Majesty the King!
Your Majesty.
Give me the medicine.
Mother.
I brought you your medicine.
Leave me.
Mother.
I said leave.
I won't leave until you take your medicine.
Mother.
I told you to leave.
Please don't do this, Mother.
Why should I eat and take my medicine?
You don't take me seriously. You even insult me.
What is the point in living?
I would rather die.
You can do whatever you wish.
- Do you understand? - Mother.
Your Majesty.
- Are you here to see my mother? - Yes, Your Majesty.
Did she take her medicine?
No.
After I speak with the Queen Dowager,
I must speak with you, Your Majesty.
- With me? - Yes, Your Majesty.
- Have a seat. - Thank you.
- What do you have to say? - Your Majesty.
I'm sorry I have to say this,
but a freakish rumour about you...
is circulating among the people.
- A rumour? - Well...
People say that...
I'm too ashamed to tell you myself.
The people are saying that you meet with a young shaman...
and that you are even in an intimate relationship with her.
What...
What nonsense is that?
- Who would dare say such a thing? - Your Majesty.
Are you sure...
it's not true?
- What? - Aren't you...
secretly meeting a girl called Ok Nyeo?
Many people...
have witnessed you meeting Ok Nyeo...
in a disguise outside the Palace...
away from prying eyes.
I heard that before she worked at Sogyeokseo,
she was a slave.
She may hold the title of a clerk at Sogyeokseo,
but that's just a fancy name for a fortune-teller.
- Lord Yoon. - Your Majesty.
May I ask you why you met her?
Are the rumours true? Are you...
- in a relationship with her? - No, I am not.
- How dare you say such a thing. - Then...
why would you meet someone like her?
That was...
Why should I...
explain everything I do to you?
Why do you care...
- who I meet in private? - Your Majesty.
A king has no shame.
Whoever you sleep with and however many you sleep with...
is up to you and you have no reason to be ashamed.
However, this incident involves...
the reputation of the royal family.
If you ever sleep with this fortune-teller...
and she happens to bear you a son,
this could bring a great disaster upon us.
- Lord Yoon. - Your Majesty.
If the Queen Dowager were to hear of this,
I fear the repercussions.
I fear greatly of what could happen.
I fear for our future and the well-being of our people.
Your Majesty.
You are our leader,
and if the Queen Dowager were to hear you slept...
- with a lowly fortune-teller... - Stop.
That's enough.
- I said that is not what happened. - However,
is it not true that you met with her in secret?
The rumours have reached my ears also.
It is obvious that the ministers...
will bring this up in court.
This will harm your reputation and authority...
and the Sarim faction will turn against you.
As your uncle...
and loyal servant, I could not turn a blind eye...
and pretend nothing is happening.
Your Majesty, there is only one way...
to smooth this over.
- What is that? - You only have to...
- punish Ok Nyeo yourself. - What?
She confused you with her evil magic...
and provided a reason for people to doubt your integrity.
You must punish her severely and regain your position.
I cannot do that. She is...
She met me not knowing I'm the King.
- How can I punish her? - Your Majesty.
Even if that may be true,
- the result is still the same. - Lord Yoon.
Your Majesty, please accept my advice.
What is it you want from me?
- Your Majesty. - You're threatening me...
and threatening to sacrifice an innocent girl.
What is it you want so badly?
All I wish for...
is for you to reign in peace and become a sage king.
But if you insist on preserving her life,
then there is...
a way to do so.
Your Majesty.
Did you meet the King?
I was right.
Something's going on between the two.
I only just mentioned her and he went pale.
I told him to punish Ok Nyeo...
and he acted like he'd do anything to save her.
You did very well, my lord.
Wait and see.
I will turn him back into...
the obedient son he once was.
Did you ask for me, Your Majesty?
Your Majesty, you don't look too well.
Lord Yoon...
found out about Ok Nyeo.
He knows that I met her in secret...
and made it sound like I had an intimate relationship with her.
Your Majesty.
He said the only way to quench the rumour...
is for me...
to punish her myself.
Your Majesty, I know what happened. I was there.
I will meet with Lord Yoon and tell him the truth.
What good would that do?
It is true that I met Ok Nyeo outside the Palace in secret,
and it's true that...
she is a clerk at Sogyeokseo.
And...
it is also true that my feelings for her...
Your Majesty.
What...
should I do about this?
- What is it? - Lord Yoon wishes to see you.
- He told you to come to Gye-dong. - Very well.
Isn't that Chief Yoon?
I guess Lord Yoon doesn't care that Lady Jung will find out.
Why should she care?
- My father's son is her son also. - Pardon?
But...
- Did you ask to see me? - Sit down.
- It's been a while. - It has.
Why is it so hard to see you?
Are you still upset that I scolded you?
No, my lord.
Why did you want to see me?
I will get straight to the point.
What is your relationship with Ok Nyeo?
Why would you wish to know that?
Answer my question first.
Nan Jung said that each time she tried to punish the girl,
you got in the way.
And that you two worked together to ruin her business.
I never liked the fact that you always kept her around.
What is your relationship?
Do you like her by any chance?
- Yes. I do. - What?
Can't I like her?
You're pathetic.
Don't you know what kind of a wench she is?
She's a girl of a low birth who was born and raised in a prison.
I'm not someone of a noble birth, either. That doesn't matter to me.
What...
Above all, she's even secretly seeing the King outside the Palace.
She seduced him and now they're having an affair.
My lord. It's not that.
What?
Did you know about the relationship between them?
Yes. I knew.
There is another reason why they're seeing each other.
There wasn't anything indecent as you think.
Also, Ok Nyeo doesn't know that he's the King.
If you're trying to use it to slander...
the King or Ok Nyeo, please stop.
Nothing you know is true.
But I saw the worried look he gave about Ok Nyeo.
Those were the eyes of a man.
I don't know what's on his mind,
but Ok Nyeo is not that kind of a person.
Please stop tormenting her.
Tae Won. You should never see that witch again.
- My lord. - I'm saying this for your sake.
Seeing her won't do you any good.
Don't you ever see that wench again. Do you understand me?
- I can't follow such an order. - What did you say?
I've been obedient to you, and did whatever you told me to do.
But this matter doesn't concern you.
- I'll take care of this on my own. - Tae Won.
If you're done, please excuse me.
That's...
If the King is not having an affair with her,
is he talking politics with her or what?
Excuse me. I'm Yoon Shin Hye.
I know.
Could you spare me some time?
I need to go somewhere in a hurry.
It will only take a second. I have something I need to tell you.
It's mandarin tea, Father's favourite.
I thought you might like it too, Tae Won.
That's right. Can I call you by your name?
What did you want to tell me?
I have no one to rely on in this house.
Father is busy with his job,
and Mother always ignores what I say.
I've never felt so lonely and depressed like this before.
That's why I wanted to talk to you if I get a chance.
I thought you might hear me out.
- My lady. - You don't have to be polite to me.
I'm sorry, but I have to go.
Tae Won.
I've been so nice to you.
You should at least do me the courtesy.
I think you need someone to console you.
I'm not a person who can understand and consider your situation.
I'm sorry.
Gosh, you startled me. Keep it up.
Do they have eyes on their back?
- Yoo Geum. - Hello, Officer Yang.
Are you going somewhere?
- It looks heavy. Should I carry it? - No, thank you.
I'm bringing some food to Treasurer Ji.
Treasurer Ji? That's good. I was on my way to his house.
- Let me carry it for you. - No, thank you.
Aren't you here for work?
Treasurer Ji's house is quite far from here.
The farther, the better.
We can have a nice little chat on the way there.
- Give me. You can carry that. - Gosh.
- Oh, my. - Hurry up.
Yoo Geum. Hurry up.
Come along.
It'll be so much fun. This is great.
Hold on. The sword must be heavy. Give me that.
- Oh, my. Look at that. - Since when were you so pretty?
How dare she try to seduce him?
Officer Yang!
You know I can't lie. Come on.
- Officer Yang. - Gosh. Hello.
Where are you two going?
I'm bringing Treasurer Ji some food.
If this isn't urgent, we'll be going. Let's go.
Officer Yang. My tavern has been robbed.
- What? Robbed? - That's right.
I'll be going then. Goodbye, Officer Yang.
- Yoo Geum. - Officer Yang.
Tell me. When was it robbed?
- You know about my feelings. - What are you talking about?
You're the thief...
who stole...
my heart.
Gosh. Look. I don't feel so good because I drank too much last night.
Why are you doing this to me?
I haven't done anything to you.
Why can't you see my burning heart?
If you try hard enough,
there will be a blind guy who will take you.
Maybe there won't be.
Don't waste your energy on something impossible.
I'm not the one for you.
Don't do that. Also, this isn't food.
Officer Yang.
Goodness. What a cold-hearted man.
Treasurer Ji.
Treasurer Ji, are you in there?
Is that you, Yoo Geum?
Yes. Don't come out. I'll go in.
Don't sit up.
You shouldn't have come. You must be busy with work.
I brought you some food from Jeonokseo.
Didn't Ok Nyeo come home yet?
She must be busy. She comes home late at night.
I heard Chief Jung got someone to take the punishment for you,
but you refused and got flogged yourself.
Why did you do that when you were already tortured?
Still, I feel so much better.
It feels so great to think that it's all over now.
- Well... - Yes?
- Treasurer Ji. - What is it?
- I put a lot of thought into this. - Yes?
Why don't we...
live together?
What? Gosh.
What... What are you talking about?
I'll look after you. Let's live together.
Yoo Geum.
While you were arrested,
I realised how much I care about you.
I've had this thought for a while now,
but I didn't say anything because it sounded too silly...
to say at this age.
But you don't know what's going to happen in life.
If you're okay with this, I'd like to live with you.
You caught me off guard here.
I'm not sure...
what I should say.
Ok Nyeo.
Goodness. That sounds like Chief Yoon.
- I'll go and check. - Okay.
Go on. You should go.
My goodness.
Why do big things keep happening to me?
It's like a storm. My gosh.
- Sir. - Is Ok Nyeo inside?
No. Ok Nyeo hasn't come home yet.
Do you know where she is? I need to see her now.
You shouldn't have come out.
I don't know where she is.
Sir. Did something happen to her?
I need to tell her something important.
Can I wait for her here?
Sure. That's not a problem.
- Please go in. You're still ill. - All right.
Sir.
Hey. Why are you still here?
Didn't you go to Chaekmun with other guys?
I had to do something else.
Is Ok Nyeo inside?
Yes. Let's go in.
Come in.
- Ok Nyeo. - Have a seat.
Jeong Soo has something to tell you.
What is it?
Well...
- You can tell us. - Okay.
I met Dong Chang a while ago.
He told me...
to take care of Inspector Choi and the witness...
from the trial.
What?
Did he tell you to kill those two?
- Yes. - What did you tell him?
I didn't give him a definite answer.
- Tell Dong Chang that you'll do it. - What?
Ok Nyeo. I mean, Ma'am.
What are you talking about? What are you going to do?
I have a plan.
Go and see Dong Chang, and do as I said.
Yes, Ma'am.
Did you want to see me?
I need you to go to the Police Bureau.
I know a person there. He's Officer Yang Dong Gu.
Tell him that I need to see him.
Yes, Ma'am.
Hey. You're here.
- Have you been waiting long? - No, I just got here.
Why did you need to see me so urgently?
How is the investigation on Jin Soo Myung's case going?
Well... They haven't designated an officer for it. It's going slow.
Why don't you investigate it yourself?
- Me? - Yes.
I'm sure Min Dong Joo and Jung Mak Gae are behind it.
Dong Chang is the one who carried out the deed.
If you can prove it, the truth of the incident will be clear.
It will be a good opportunity for you as well.
Do you have evidence? Do you?
I do.
Really? What is it?
- Dong Chang. - Yes.
Did you hear from Price Policy Division?
- Not yet. - Gosh. The goods will rot.
This is bad.
- What is this? - Tie up...
Jung Mak Gae right now.
- Yes, Sir. - What's going on?
- Look. What are you... - Why are you doing this, Sir?
- I asked what is going on. - I'm arresting him...
for murdering Jin Soo Myung.
- What are you doing? Take him. - Yes, Sir.
- Gosh. - This is a plot.
- Someone fabricated it. - You can explain at the bureau.
- Let's go. - Yes, Sir.
- Mak Gae. - Dong Joo.
- Mak Gae! - Let me go.
What is this?
- Did you take care of those two? - Yes.
I took care of them, so you don't need to worry.
I need to go and see Nan Jung.
You should go out and see what's happening.
Yes, Ma'am.
Nan Jung.
- Something bad has happened. - What is it?
The Police Bureau arrested Mak Gae.
What?
I told you to handle it well.
How could you mess it up and get him arrested?
I need to see the commissioner of the Police Bureau. Send a message.
I will.
- Please go in. - Okay.
My lady. Did you want to see me?
- Sit down. - Yes, my lady.
I called you here because I had something to discuss...
with you privately.
Please go ahead.
It's been a while since you became the commissioner...
of the Police Bureau.
It's about time you held a higher position at the court.
What do you mean?
Lord Lee Jeong Myeong is the minister of Defence right now.
However, we will oust Queen Janggyeong's family soon.
I'm thinking about recommending you as the next minister of Defence...
to Lord Yoon and the Queen Dowager.
Pardon? Do you mean that?
If you do that for me, I'll be loyal to you...
and Lord Yoon.
Before I do that, I have a favour to ask of you.
That's...
My brother is at the Police Bureau for some absurd charges.
I want you to find out what happened and patch it up.
Yes, my lady. Don't worry about that.
Hi. Why does he need me?
You wished to see me.
Did you arrest Jung Mak Gae?
Pardon? Yes, Sir.
Why didn't you report it to me?
Excuse me? That's because...
- I'm still investigating that case. - Jin Soo Myung's case...
will be investigated by a new officer when he gets here.
- Release Jung Mak Gae. - Pardon?
But I already have evidence that he killed Jin Soo Myung.
- All I need is his confession. - Shut your mouth.
Don't cause any more trouble, and release Jung Mak Gae right now.
- Sir, but... - Stop it.
Release him immediately!
- Wait here. - Yes, Ma'am.
- You're here. - Yes, Ma'am.
- Let's go. - Okay.
What did you want to talk to me about?
Ma'am. I found out...
what that hairpin means.
I heard it's a token...
given to those who spent a night with King Jungjong. Is that true?
How... How did you know that?
The Queen Dowager told me.
Is that really what it means?
It is. King Jungjong...
gave that hairpin to the court ladies who served him at night.
Are you saying my mother...
spent a night with him, too?
I'm not sure of that.
Ma'am. Do you know...
how confused I was after I found out its meaning?
I tried not to think about it.
I couldn't deal with it alone.
But I want to know now.
Please tell me the truth.
All right.
There's a possibility...
Ga Bi spent a night with him,
but she wasn't alone when she left the Palace.
Pardon?
After she left the Palace,
an officer whom she liked disappeared as well.
His name is Lee Myung Heon.
You might be his daughter.
We're looking for him to confirm it.
If we find him,
you'll find out where you came from.
So please wait.
Ma'am. Did something bad happen?
You don't look good.
I'm fine. You should go back to the organisation.
No.
Chief Kang Sun Ho told me to stay close to protect you.
Why did you want to see me?
- It's a letter addressed to you. - I see.
It's from Icheon.
What?
What is it, Sir?
Sir Lee Myung Heon is in Icheon now.
Pardon?
I asked a servant at his home to send me a message...
if he returns. This is from that servant.
- Sir. - We don't have time to hold off.
- I should go to Icheon right now. - Yes, Sir.
- I'll go let Court Lady Han know. - Yes, Ma'am.
- Thank you. You may go now. - Yes, Ma'am.
- Ok Nyeo. - Sir.
Is everything okay?
Yes, Sir.
What brings you here?
Can we talk?
Sure.
Please sit.
- I have something to ask you. - Please go ahead.
Have you met with the secret inspector...
after I warned you to stop seeing him?
Yes, I have met him a few times.
Why do you keep putting yourself in danger?
I told you it could cause you harm.
I heard about it from the inspector.
He told me I should be careful...
because those in political confrontation with him can hurt me.
Since then, we only meet for urgent issues.
Please don't worry. I'm trying to be cautious.
I don't want you to meet with him any more.
I still can't tell you the reason,
but I hope nothing dangerous happens to you again.
I understand.
If you say so,
I'll consider meeting him again.
I'm planning to quit Price Policy Division soon.
Pardon?
I will quit my job...
and train legal officers with Sir Gong Jae Myung.
Legal officers?
When I saw you defending Treasurer Ji at the trial,
I realised that the people truly need legal officers.
I'll recruit people and start training them soon.
I want to spend my life expiating Lord Yoon's wrongdoings.
Sir...
Ok Nyeo.
I need your help.
As you told me before, I understand it's not easy for you to see me,
but your talent will be a great support to us.
Yes, Sir. I'll think about it.
Hello, Sir.
- Is Sir Lee Myung Heon back? - That's right.
- He's inside the room now. - Okay.
However, he's in a serious condition.
Sir.
He was lean when he returned, but he wasn't this serious.
His condition started deteriorating two days ago.
Did you call a physician?
Yes, he must be on his way here.
Sir.
- Are you a physician? - Yes, Sir.
Let's hurry in.
Since he had to run away all the time,
he was utterly wrecked.
Why did he come back here?
I think he wanted to return to his home town before he dies.
I never expected to see him again either.
How is he?
He came to consciousness.
Sir, how are you?
There's no need to make a fuss over this.
Who is he?
He came to see you from Hanyang.
Are you Sir Lee Myung Heon?
I am...
Kang Sun Ho, Sir.
How do you know me?
I heard that you know a court maid named Ga Bi.
Who are you?
Why are you asking me about her?
Please don't worry, Sir.
I am very close to Court Lady Han Geum Ok.
Han Geum Ok?
Do you remember King's Court Lady Han Geum Ok at Dongungjeon?
Since you're not well, I'll get to the point.
Do you know Ga Bi had a baby?
Did she really give birth to the baby?
Yes, Sir.
Unfortunately,
she passed away...
as soon as...
the baby was born.
Sir, I and Court Lady Han...
are protecting the baby now.
We've been asking all around...
to find you so that we can ask about her.
No, I can't move any more.
I'll take care of them. You must hurry into the Capital.
The Capital?
I think you should intermingle with the crowd.
I wish you a safe delivery.
The baby will get your revenge.
You must go.
Your Majesty, Ok Nyeo sent a message.
What did she say?
She wishes to speak with you urgently.
I think it would be best if you didn't meet her.
No.
- I will meet her. - Pardon?
Bring her to the Palace.
Pardon?
Ok Nyeo.
Why are you alone?
Come with me. I will lead you to him.
Yes, Sir.
Come inside.
- Is he inside the Palace? - Yes.
(The Flower in Prison)
Ok Nyeo and I...
did not do what Lord Yoon insinuated.
This will put Ok Nyeo in danger.
I will do whatever it takes to protect her. Don't worry.
Your Majesty.
I think we should kill her as soon as possible.
- The problem with that is... - She must die.
It looks bad. What should we do now?
- Lady Jung will retaliate. - What?
I can't stand Ok Nyeo.
I want her gone forever.
I agree. She should have died long ago.
What will you do now?
We must take them head-on.
Who is Ok Nyeo's father?
Is it you?
Ok Nyeo is...