(Episode 42)
Wait.
Isn't that the Palace entrance?
We cannot be seen.
I know a secret entrance.
I see.
I haven't yet...
informed the King that you are here.
If you wait here,
I will escort the King over.
Okay.
Jae Seo.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I feel frustrated and suffocated.
I need to take a walk.
Yes, Your Majesty.
You.
Your Majesty.
Ok Nyeo.
Sir?
Ok Nyeo.
Your Majesty.
Court Lady Han.
Explain what's going on here. Why is she here?
I apologise.
Ok Nyeo asked to see you urgently.
While I was on my way to your office to escort you here,
you two met.
You're here to see me?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Take a seat.
Make yourself comfortable.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Good.
Lift your head.
I can't, Your Majesty.
It's all right. You can lift your head.
Yes, Your Majesty.
All right. Do you feel well now?
Yes, Your Majesty.
I apologise for making you worry.
There is no need to apologise.
I should be...
the one to apologise for lying to you about my identity.
I'm sorry.
Ok Nyeo, please look at me.
I know I should've told you earlier.
I wanted you to be comfortable around me...
and tell me about the world.
I admit that I was selfish.
There are...
so many things that I feel sorry about.
I wanted to meet you and apologise to you as soon as possible,
but I couldn't spare my time...
because of an outbreak of a serious incident.
Your Majesty.
Are you referring to the incident regarding the Ming envoy?
How do you know that?
Right. I remembered.
You're close to Kang Sun Ho, aren't you?
I am, Your Majesty.
Also, Lord Sung Ji Heon...
of Government Administration have been helping me.
Do you know Lord Sung?
Yes, Your Majesty.
The two have been dragged to the Department of Justice...
and are under interrogation now.
I see.
The envoys claim...
that our troops crossing the border to quell the Jurchen...
is a declaration of a war.
Your Majesty.
In fact,
I wanted to meet with you to discuss a way...
to save Sir Kang and Lord Sung.
Can you elaborate it?
I have a solution to this crisis, Your Majesty.
What?
Ma'am.
What's going on?
Why did you bring Ok Nyeo in without prior notice?
I apologise.
Ok Nyeo said...
she has an idea to resolve the crisis,
so I hurriedly brought her here.
How is she going to solve it?
I don't know.
Your Majesty, please take a look at this.
This is...
This is a royal letter from the Emperor.
Is everything written here true?
Where did you get this from?
Your Majesty, do you know a former spy named Park Tae Soo?
Park Tae Soo?
Sir Park Tae Soo was...
a highly-skilled spy whose competence was...
recognised by the Queen Dowager.
This is his keepsake.
- A keepsake? - Yes, Your Majesty.
Sir Park distinguished himself in Ming...
by subduing the Jurchen rebels,
and received this letter from the Emperor.
I figured...
that you'll be able to overcome the crisis with this letter.
I see. You're right.
I'm sure this can be a solution.
Ok Nyeo, thank you for your contribution.
I wish I could talk to you longer,
but I must deal with the problem first.
I'll contact you when things are settled.
- Yes, Your Majesty. - Okay.
I heard the food will run out in 10 days.
How will you deal with it?
We allowed the families to send the prisoners necessities.
We even allowed the prisoners to have private meals.
Is that your plan?
That's a good idea.
That's right, Sir.
It is not.
That cannot be a good solution.
- Ok Nyeo, what's wrong with you? - Stop it.
How can an officer of Law Enforcement...
say something so irresponsible?
Did you say that it's a good plan?
Poor prisoners cannot afford private goods or meals.
That's just a makeshift measure...
which totally lacks reality.
I heard that you were born and raised in Jeonokseo.
You must know what's going on in here better than anyone.
Did you secretly look into my past?
No way. I never did.
Come out, you brat.
Who are you? Tell me at once.
Look at you. Looking at your sissy face,
- you must be a scammer. - Get off.
Why are you doing this to me?
- What did you say? - Did you call them in?
Of course, I did. Did you think I'd believe that lie?
He faked his identity as an officer of Law Enforcement.
Now, he says he's a secret inspector.
A secret inspector?
- That's right. I am... - How dare you try to fool us?
- Why did you approach to Ok Nyeo? - Tae Won.
Let's take him out. He needs a good beating.
You deserve a good lesson. I'm the secret inspector, you scum.
- Come out. - Ok Nyeo.
This tastes as wonderful as it smells.
I think you have a lot of issues.
What do you mean?
You don't know what's really going on out here.
How will you...
inform the King about the lives of the ordinary people like that?
Throw yourself in the middle of the people and experience yourself.
Lower your body.
What's the matter?
Sir.
I didn't behave with respect toward the King. What should I do?
Don't mind it. You didn't know about his identity.
The King kept it a secret from you too.
Please let me meet with Court Lady Han.
The King ordered me to take you home.
Meet me at Donhwa Gate when you're done.
Yes, Sir.
- Please have a seat, Your Highness. - Okay.
I apologise I didn't tell you about the King in advance.
It's all right.
He explained to me why he had to keep it...
a secret.
At first, I was surprised...
that the one who always helped me and protected me...
was not a secret inspector but the King.
However, I am happy at the same time.
- Pardon? - So far, I believed...
that I had no family at all.
Although it took a long way,
I finally came to realise that it was my brother...
who stood by my side and took care of me.
I have a favour to ask you.
Please don't let the King know of my status for the time being.
- Pardon? - His mother killed my mum.
If he finds out about me...
and how my mother was killed,
it will cause too much pain and stress for him.
That's what makes me worried,
so please keep this a secret.
I will.
If you insist, I'm at your command.
Thank you.
Sir.
- What is it? - I have to stop by somewhere.
- I'll go by myself from here. - You can't.
The King ordered me to make sure to take you home.
Sir, I'll just drop by Sosoru for a while.
There's no need to worry.
Okay, then.
Goodbye.
- Please enjoy. - Please make yourself comfortable.
My lord.
I heard that they are still denying the charges.
That's right, but they'll soon surrender, so don't worry.
This must be settled before I return to Ming.
Of course it will.
Do you have a plan?
I just need you to help me one more time.
How should I help you?
Say that if the King disobeys the Emperor's orders,
Ming will attack Joseon immediately.
Attack?
Are you saying...
I should pretend that it's the Emperor's order?
As long as you're in Joseon, nobody will be able to prove it.
I see.
I will do as you suggested.
All right. Let's make a toast.
Sure. Good.
Ma'am.
Man Ok.
- Did you find out anything? - It's bad.
Lord Yoon told the envoy to weigh on the King by saying...
the Ming might attack Joseon.
- What? Attack? - Yes.
Okay.
Ok Nyeo.
Sir.
- Take a seat. - Thanks.
What are you doing here?
I came to see Man Ok.
I should let you talk, shouldn't I?
Have a nice time.
What are you talking about?
I have to go.
Already?
I'll walk you home.
No, you don't have to.
Oh, right. Sir.
I just met with the King.
What? Do you mean...
you now know the secret inspector is actually the King?
Did you know that already?
We actually met...
shortly after I took over Price Policy Division.
I wanted to tell you the truth,
but the King forbade me from telling you who he really was.
I had no choice.
I'm sorry.
Why did you meet him?
To get Lord Sung and Sir Kang out of the Department of Justice.
I found a way...
and just told the King about it.
Do you think it will work out?
Yes. You have nothing to worry about.
I actually...
have something to tell you.
I'm listening.
I'm grateful you said what you did last time.
But I don't want you...
to force yourself to forget about my father.
I couldn't ask you to.
Sir.
You don't have to pay for what...
Lord Yoon and Lady Jung did.
Don't act like you have to.
I won't push you away any more just because of who you are...
and what your father did to me.
Ok Nyeo.
Can you get rid of Queen Janggyeong's family?
Lord Lee Jeong Myeong will be taken to Ming.
His followers will be executed or exiled.
Do you know how I got the 50,000 yang for you?
I made the merchants pay up...
in exchange for exclusive rights to trade with Ming.
- I know that. - Now,
you need to make sure I can keep that promise.
I will see to it. Don't worry.
Do you know how many women conceived Lord Yoon's baby?
From Sosoru kisaengs to widows had his baby.
However, none of them...
managed to give birth to their babies.
Do you know why?
Sorry?
They all died.
Let's see until when you're going to act all proud.
You'll see soon.
Ma'am, your food is ready.
Bring it in.
What is it this time?
I brought you all your favourite foods.
It's not that. Sit down.
What for?
Just do as I say and sit down.
Yes, Ma'am.
Here. Taste it first.
- What? - Eat some first.
Do you want me to test your food?
What for? Are you afraid someone poisoned it?
Everyone in this house is an enemy.
I have to do whatever it takes to protect my son.
Will you just eat this?
Come on. Eat that.
Can you breathe?
It's good. It's delicious.
Eat another piece. It's okay.
- You have to taste everything. - What?
It's so good. Now eat up.
What a nutcase.
Does she think she's a queen now?
What a joke.
What do you mean?
Lady Jung.
I think Jong Geum has lost her mind.
Why?
She wanted me to taste her food.
What?
Why should I when she's not the Queen?
Something is really wrong with her.
That witch...
must be feeling tormented.
I will make her so stressed out that she really does lose her mind.
Pardon?
- Announce me. - Yes, my lord.
Your Majesty, Lord Yoon is here.
- Let him in. - Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
Sit.
Thank you.
How is the questioning progressing?
I am here to discuss just that.
Speak up.
When we meet with the King in Court later today,
I'll suggest that we get rid of Queen Janggyeong's family.
If all goes to my plan,
we can harm the King's reputation...
in the envoy's presence.
Do you think...
we can separate the King...
from his supporters once and for all?
Yes, Your Majesty. You don't need to worry.
Then do not mind me.
Do what you will.
Yes, Your Majesty.
We must see this through today.
His Majesty the King.
- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.
I heard that...
Lord Lee Jeong Myeong still isn't admitting the charges.
Lord Yoon.
Explain why that is.
Why don't you have his confession yet?
Your Majesty.
That is because he puts...
his own life and his privileges before...
the relationship we have with Ming.
Yes, Your Majesty. Power is their only focus.
They are threats to the peace of Joseon and to your authority.
Do you not think it is because they are innocent?
Are you not holding them for outrageous charges?
Your Majesty.
Do you wish to speak?
Your Majesty. I can no longer put up with...
the way you mock the Ming Emperor and his authority over you.
- What? - You are defending a criminal.
I now wonder how you really feel about our Emperor.
I give up.
You are incapable of making a wise decision.
I shall return to Ming...
and suggest that we attack Joseon immediately.
- What? - Attack us?
Did you say "attack"?
Did you just declare war?
You are the one who started this.
- Your Majesty. - Open it.
Your Majesty.
Do you recognise what that is?
This is...
a royal letter...
from our late emperor to one of your officials.
Read what it says.
- Your Majesty. - I said read it!
"The Ming Court acknowledges that Joseon spy Park Tae Soo"...
"fought tirelessly at the Ming-Joseon border"...
"and subdued the Jurchen rebels."
"The Ming Court also accepts"...
"Park Tae Soo's request."
"With regards to quelling the Jurchen,"
"Joseon is allowed"...
"to cross the border at any time."
Your Majesty.
Where did you get that royal letter?
Why does that matter?
Is it a legitimate letter?
You tell him.
This is definitely the seal of the previous Emperor of Ming.
This is what the Ming Court had to say of the matter.
Why did you threaten me, Lord Joo?
Has your Court...
since changed its stance?
- No. It's just... - Just what?
Did you just declare war against me...
without your emperor's approval?
- I did not mean to, Your Majesty. - Lord Joo!
Make your position known.
Why do you keep changing your tune so much so that...
you make it look like your own royal letter means nothing?
Your Majesty...
Your Majesty.
Please forgive me, Your Majesty.
Leave us.
- Your Majesty. - I told you to leave.
Your Majesty.
Do you have more to say?
Your Majesty.
- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.
I will not let this slide.
I will find out what kind of deals and bribes happened...
to create such a mess and a political issue.
Beware.
- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.
You can come out.
To be questioned?
No, my lord.
The King pardoned you all.
Is that true?
Yes, Sir.
He is waiting for you outside.
You should hurry.
My lord.
Your Majesty.
- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.
Lord Lee.
Please, get up.
Stand up.
Get on your feet.
You did well.
So did you.
I set things right.
I proved your innocence.
Your Majesty.
I was foolish...
and I caused you much trouble.
Your Majesty.
I will never forget what you did...
to clear our names.
I am eternally grateful, Your Majesty.
Lord Yoon.
Where did the royal letter from Ming come from?
That's about to ruin everything we worked for so far.
If the envoy admits to making a deal with us,
what will the King do?
Lord Yoon, we must do whatever it takes to prevent that.
Yes. We must.
Say something, Lord Yoon.
- What must we do now? - This is a serious issue.
What can we do?
Your Majesty.
How did things go in Court?
It doesn't look good, Your Majesty.
What do you mean?
Lord Yoon and the envoy Lord Joo...
threatened the King that Ming would invade Joseon if he didn't...
punish Lord Lee for crossing the border.
- But? - But the King...
had a letter from the late emperor stating that Joseon soldiers...
are allowed to cross the border to attack Jurchen.
What?
- A royal letter? - Yes.
Lord Lee and his followers...
who were being detained and tortured...
were all released.
How...
Why did Lord Yoon let it get to this?
Summon him immediately.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Did you ask for me?
- Sit. - Yes, my lord.
Who sent the royal letter to the King?
Tell me right now.
- It was Ok Nyeo. - What?
- Ok Nyeo? - Yes.
She brought it...
to the King and asked him...
to use it to help...
Lord Sung and Sir Kang.
This little...
How did it go in Court?
- Can we trade with Ming? - Everything went wrong.
What? How?
The King had a royal letter from Ming...
- that countered our argument. - What?
What will happen to our exclusive trade rights?
How will I recover the 50,000 yang I gave you?
That's not the problem.
I could lose my head over this.
- My lord! - You were right.
I should have taken Ok Nyeo seriously.
Why are you bringing her up?
The letter was to Park Tae Soo.
Ok Nyeo gave it to the King.
What?
What did I tell you?
I told you many times that she was a threat and that she should die.
You should have killed her!
You're the one who kept on failing and that's why we have this mess!
What will you do now?
How can we clean this up when she has the King on her side?
Lord Yoon. Lord Yoon.
Lord Yoon.
The Queen Dowager wishes to see you and Lady Jung immediately.
- The Queen Dowager? - Yes.
Oh dear.
- Announce us. - I will.
Your Majesty, Lord Yoon and Lady Jung are here.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, this is all my fault!
Please kill me, Your Majesty.
How are you going to deal with this now?
What are you going to do...
if the King uses this to get rid of my family?
- Your Majesty. - I can't bear to watch that happen.
You should take care of it.
Take responsibility for what you've done with your life if necessary.
Your Majesty. This isn't his fault.
Ok Nyeo did this.
Ok Nyeo manipulated the King.
Ok Nyeo? What are you talking about?
The person the King sees secretly outside the Palace was...
Ok Nyeo, that witch.
What?
Your Majesty. Ok Nyeo has been seeing the King...
and hindering our plan.
The one who gave the royal letter to the King was...
Ok Nyeo as well.
Yes, Your Majesty.
What do you mean Ok Nyeo gave the royal letter to the King?
Your Majesty. That royal letter was Park Tae Soo's.
Ok Nyeo was his pupil.
Your Majesty. You shouldn't be reproaching us right now.
We couldn't tell you this sooner...
because you dote on her.
It was Ok Nyeo who has been disturbing Lord Yoon and me...
and hindering you from achieving something you want.
It was all her.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Besides, she gave the royal letter to the King.
It confirms that she is talking to Queen Janggyeong's family.
Your Majesty. We must stop her.
We must get rid of her from the King's side.
Sir. Someone from Price Policy Division is here to see you.
Let him in.
Yes, Sir.
How did it go?
I found out that Lady Jung's organisation prepared...
50,000 yang in silver to bribe the Ming's envoy.
50,000 yang?
Yes. Her organisation alone couldn't get the full amount,
so she asked the organisations under her order to provide fund.
Many organisations are having financial problems because of that.
I see. Thank you.
- Let's go. - Yes, Ma'am.
- Sir. - Ok Nyeo.
You're here.
What brings you here?
I want to talk to you about something.
Cho Hee, go and bring Young Ji.
Yes, Ma'am.
Let's get inside.
Lady Jung's organisation offered 50,000 yang in silver...
to the Ming's envoy.
I see.
Because of that, not only her organisation,
but other organisations are also having financial problems.
If you want to strike her organisation, now is the time.
If what you said is true, we might be able to get...
the organisations that left us.
That's right.
Thank you, Sir. I'll figure out a way.
Take a look at this.
What's this?
Open it.
These are documents about the cases that legal officers can help.
I didn't realise there were so many.
These are only important cases. There are more.
We'll get started with these cases first.
I see. I'll look through them.
Sir.
What brings you here?
My lady.
Sir.
I heard you were in trouble because of my father.
I'm sorry.
My parents are giving you...
such a hard time.
I can't say...
how sorry I am.
Please get up.
No. I should apologise.
I know this won't relieve your pain,
but I still want to apologise.
Sir.
I don't...
resent you at all.
But even if you apologise,
it won't cut the ill fate between Lord Yoon and me.
Sir.
This will only hurt your feelings.
So please don't come to see me.
Sir.
Sir...
My lady.
Soon Geum.
What should I do?
What do I do now?
Sir.
Ok Nyeo.
Sir. Are you all right?
I'm fine. Don't worry.
I heard you worked hard to save me.
You gave my grandfather's royal letter to the King.
Yes, Sir.
Forgive me for not asking for your approval. I couldn't think of a way.
I'm grateful for what you did,
but it was reckless...
seeing the King yourself.
You saved our lives, but they will...
keep a close eye on you.
It hasn't been long since you were attacked.
You've become their target once again.
Don't worry, Sir.
They won't be able to harm...
you and me any more.
Ok Nyeo.
I will...
make them fear us from now on.
If Lady Jung's organisation is having financial trouble,
isn't this a good opportunity for a revenge?
Yes. I'm trying to come up with an idea.
Ma'am. I brought her.
- Have a seat. - Yes, Ma'am.
Did you find out?
Something bad happened.
What is it?
The Queen Dowager found out that...
you're the one who gave the royal letter to the King.
- What? - How did she know that?
Lord Yoon and Lady Jung told her.
Ma'am. What should we do now?
Go and let Sir Kang know.
Yes, Ma'am.
If Lord Yoon knows that, I'm sure he'll do something.
You'd better go into hiding.
No. That won't happen. Don't worry.
Ok Nyeo.
Sir.
His Majesty wants to see you.
Let's go.
Yes, Sir.
Your Majesty. Did you wish to see me?
- Sit down. - Yes, Your Majesty.
I was able to settle things because you brought me the royal letter.
I couldn't have done it without your help.
I'm flattered, Your Majesty.
I want to reward you. Is there anything you want?
Well...
That's...
You can tell me.
After resigning from Sogyeokseo,
my status hasn't been settled yet.
Please send me to Jeonokseo as a warden...
so I can focus on my work with legal officers.
To Jeonokseo?
All right. I'll see to that.
Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty.
I didn't say anything about how I got the royal letter,
but they will surely try to find out where it came from.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Lord Yoon and even the Queen Dowager already know that...
I was the one who gave the royal letter to you.
What?
I'm worried that the fact that...
you've been seeing me might put you in trouble.
Ok Nyeo.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Now that my mother knows,
you might face even bigger threat from now on.
That's why...
I want...
to make you...
a court maid.
I'll make you a court maid, and a royal consort afterwards.
I want to keep you by my side and protect you.
I know how you feel about Tae Won.
That's why I hesitated...
to make this kind of a suggestion.
You were stabbed,
and you almost lost your life. I can't let that happen again.
Please...
accept my offer.
Your Majesty.
I'm grateful that you're worried about me,
but this is unexpected.
I'm not sure how I should answer you.
I'm not asking for an answer right now.
Of course I want to keep you by my side...
as soon as possible for your safety.
But I know that it'll be hard to make a decision.
Take your time,
and think about it.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty. Officer Ki Choon Soo is here.
- Let him in. - Yes, Your Majesty.
Did you wish to see me?
Officer Ki.
Keep a close eye on Ok Nyeo from today.
Pardon?
Find out how and where she sees the King,
and what she and Queen Janggyeong's followers...
are planning.
Yes, Your Majesty.
This is the picture of Lim Kkeok Jeong, the bandit chief.
That punk looks menacing.
I heard he looks different from that picture.
Ministry of Law Enforcement gave this out. That can't be right.
At regional government offices,
they often arrest someone else and insist that he's Lim Kkeok Jeong.
No one really knows what he actually looks like.
I heard you'll be rewarded with thousands of yang if you catch him.
Shouldn't we go and capture him?
Gosh. Lim Kkeok Jeong would cut the head of...
a corrupt official like you.
You'd better watch out.
Am I wrong? Tell me if I'm wrong.
You're in no position to call me a corrupt official.
Sir. Ministry of Law Enforcement has sent you a document.
Really? Give it to me.
Gosh. Look at this.
What is it, Sir?
This is great.
Ok Nyeo will come back here as a warden.
- Is Ok Nyeo coming back? - Really?
- Gosh. - Is that true?
- Yes. - How did that happen?
- She will lighten things up here. - You're right.
That's right. You should see Chief Jung first.
Gosh. He'll be so happy to see you.
Yes, Sir.
We've missed you.
Ok Nyeo.
- It's been a long time. - Did you come back?
Yes.
That's great, Ok Nyeo.
You're the perfect girl for a warden here at Jeonokseo.
- She's here. - Ok Nyeo.
- Welcome, Ok Nyeo. - Hello, Sir.
- Good to see you. - Are you all right now?
We were worried about you.
Yes. I'm fine now. I'm sorry I made you worry.
What a silly girl.
You were once a clerk. You won't be happy here as a mere warden.
I feel awkward to order you around now.
You don't get to order her around.
She's not just a warden. She came back as my assistant.
Don't listen to that corrupt official. Just do as I say.
Are you going to stab her in the back again?
That's all in the past. Don't bring it up again.
Sir. I'm so happy to be back here at Jeonokseo.
Yes. I'm so happy to have you back as well.
Ok Nyeo. I missed you. Didn't you miss me?
- You missed him, right? - It's so good to have you back.
You light up this place.
She completes Jeonokseo.
- Gosh. - I know you'll make me busy.
- Ok Nyeo. You're back. - Welcome back.
- She will lighten things up. - I know, right?
- Ok Nyeo. - You're back, Ok Nyeo.
- When did you come back? - Ok Nyeo.
- Gosh, Ok Nyeo. - It's been so long.
- You look prettier now. - What happened?
- Ok Nyeo. - How have you been?
- When did you come back? - Ok Nyeo.
- How have you been doing? - You've become so much prettier.
- Ok Nyeo. - It's Ok Nyeo!
- Ok Nyeo. - Goodness.
It's been a long time. I'm back.
Long time no see. How have you been?
We were able to save Lord Lee and our positions this time,
but we can't let Queen Munjeong's family threat us again.
They are...
even trying to deceive the King to get rid of us.
I can't put up with their evil deeds any longer.
So,
I'm not going to fight them by politics any more.
From now on,
I shall punish them...
with blood and swords.
Sir.
Did you want to see me, Sir?
Ma'am.
It's time to carry out our plan.
That means...
Okay, Sir. I will.
They know it was Ok Nyeo who gave the royal letter to the King.
We can't be sure how they'll try to harm her.
Make sure you guard her closely.
Yes, Sir.
- I'll put it down here. - I got the wine. Where do I put it?
- Over there. - Yes, Ma'am.
- That dish, too. - Okay.
- Bring me the beef. - Yes, Ma'am.
- Let's speed it up. - Yes, Ma'am.
- I need more pumpkin. - Okay.
I got it.
- Give me the eggplant dish. - Okay.
- Here you go. - Cut it thinly.
Please give me more oil.
We should fry it.
How are you doing? That's good.
It looks delicious.
Gosh. I should taste it.
- What are you doing? - You scared me to death.
What is it?
Why are you touching Lady Jung's food?
Wasn't Lady Jung's scolding not enough to wake you up?
What? What do you mean?
How dare you say that to me?
To protect your body,
you even let me taste your food first.
But if you go around recklessly and get yourself in trouble,
what is the point of me risking my life for you?
Goodness. Fine.
You're so stubborn.
It looks delicious.
Gosh.
Guys, it's time to serve lunch for Lady Jung. Hurry up.
- Yes, Ma'am. - Yes, Ma'am.
Shin Hye.
I had them cook invigorating food for you...
since you don't look well these days. Eat your fill.
- I will. - Go ahead.
Mother!
What's wrong, Mother?
Mother.
Soon Geum, are you there?
Mother.
My lady.
Go bring a physician right now.
Yes, my lady.
Mother.
My lord.
What is it?
My lord, it's bad.
Lady Jung seems to be poisoned.
What? Poisoned?
- Gosh. - Mother.
Nan Jung! Nan Jung!
Nan Jung, are you okay?
Nan Jung.
She has to bring up the poison she took in.
Keep vomiting.
My lady, you must throw it up.
Please.
Tell me what happened.
We were having lunch together, and she suddenly fainted in pain.
Who brought her table in?
It's Soon Geum.
My lord.
Did you poison her food?
I didn't, my lord. Please believe me.
- It's not me. - Who is it then?
Who would do this?
It's Lady Oh.
What?
I saw it. I saw her...
touching Lady Jung's food.
Please trust me, my lord.
What? Jong Geum did what?
Darn it.
Nan Jung, do you feel better?
Go bring Jong Geum here right now.
Yes, my lady.
Goodness. What are you doing?
Give her some medicine.
Mother.
- Keep tapping her back. - Yes, my lord.
You wretch!
It's not me, my lord.
Why would I poison her food?
- I didn't do it. - Shut it!
Did you think I'd let it slide...
just because you're pregnant with my baby?
This isn't right, my lord. I'm innocent.
My lord.
I cannot keep her alive.
I need you to make a decision.
Jong Geum!
How dare you...
My lady, please spare my life. I really didn't do it.
I'm falsely accused.
One of the servants must've cooked and prepared your lunch.
Please find her.
It is not me.
I swear. I didn't do it.
Who is it? Who prepared Lady Jung's lunch?
Tell me at once!
Soo Ok did.
What?
Wait, Soo Ok...
Soo Ok...
Where is she now?
I don't know. She was here until a while ago.
My lady, Soo Ok has disappeared. She prepared your lunch.
What are you talking about?
She is the one who prepared your lunch,
but she's nowhere to be seen now.
What?
Don't stand like that. Go get her immediately!
- Move! - Yes, my lord.
What is it?
Dong Chang, I got something to tell you urgently.
I need you to come with me.
You jerks, isn't this a scheme?
If you don't want to get hurt, just follow us.
What did you say? You brat.
Get down, you rascal.
Jeong Soo, Young Bae, why are you doing this to me?
What wrong have I done to you?
Just be quiet.
Hello, Ma'am.
You did a good job. You may leave.
- Yes, Ma'am. - Yes, Ma'am.
Why are you doing this to me?
Lady Jung will never forgive you when she finds this out!
Shut it and mark my words.
I'll make an offer to you.
If you accept it, I'll keep you alive.
Sir.
Your Highness.
How did it go?
We haven't spotted anything suspicious.
Still, the Queen Dowager and Lord Yoon...
will never let you be.
We need a plan.
My plan is also to punish them with blood and swords.
I'll no longer overlook their evil deeds.
Sir, I need to go somewhere now.
I'll see you again at 8pm.
Yes, Your Highness.
(The Flower in Prison)
I found it out.
What is she?
The trial can be a great opportunity for us.
I'm planning to reveal the evil deeds...
of the Queen Dowager and her family.
Please tell me how I can help you.
Why did the Queen Dowager call you over?
She asked how you and I know each other.
So what did you say?
I told everything frankly.
I'm afraid you should give up the case.
What do you mean?
If you mess with the one who is backed up by Lady Jung,
you might put yourself in danger.
What?
Your Majesty.
Why do you say that?
Don't ever...
go down on your knees in front of me or apologise to me.
Your Majesty.