(Episode 46)
Sit down.
Did you look into it?
I did, my lady.
Did Ga Bi give birth to her baby?
She did.
Did you find out what the baby is doing now?
My lady.
Do you know...
who the baby is?
Who is it?
The baby...
is Ok Nyeo.
What?
The royal physician said...
my illness cannot be cured,
and I may die any day.
Your Majesty, please don't say such thing.
That is why...
I must tell you this.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Right now, Lord Yoon and Lady Jung...
know I care for Ok Nyeo...
and am keeping a watchful eye on them both.
They won't do anything to harm her in the near future.
However, if I lose consciousness again,
then I can't guarantee they won't try to harm Ok Nyeo...
or even me for that matter.
I need to ask...
you a favour.
Whatever happens,
I need you...
to protect Ok Nyeo.
Ma'am, Lord Yoon Tae Won sent us a message.
He said he wants to see you at the place where you always meet.
Okay.
Sir.
It's been a while.
I'm sure you know what I'm doing now...
and who's behind me.
I do.
I'm also aware...
that you are on the side...
of Sir Kang Sun Ho.
You were the cleverest and the most talented...
among my trainees.
Unfortunately,
you've made a foolish and reckless decision.
That is not...
something you can judge.
Tell me why you wanted to see me.
I need you to come with me.
Lady Jung Nan Jung...
wants to see you.
I have no reason to see her.
Must I take you by force then?
I won't go voluntarily,
so do as you please.
Ok Nyeo.
- Sir. - What's going on?
Who is he?
I asked who he is.
I met him when I was a spy.
It's not a big deal. Please don't worry.
By the way, why did the King call you over?
I have something to tell you urgently.
Okay.
Ok Nyeo.
I'm under...
the King's command.
He ordered me...
to protect you...
from Lord Yoon and Lady Jung.
Pardon?
I received the order,
but I couldn't be sure...
if I would be able to protect you,
or if I deserve to do so.
Please don't say that.
I wouldn't be alive if it wasn't for you.
Still,
you've been through too much because of me.
Whenever you suffered,
I resented Lord Yoon and Lady Jung,
but I still failed to stop them from harming you.
Sir...
Ok Nyeo.
May I protect you...
as a man from now on?
Will you...
be really okay with me?
Although I harbour an enmity against Lord Yoon,
Jung Nan Jung and the Queen Dowager,
I wish to be with you.
Will you...
be okay to be with me?
My mind is filled with grudges,
and I have...
secrets that I cannot yet tell you.
Do you...
still like me?
You'll lose...
your fortune and influence overnight...
and even the opportunity to live long.
Shut it.
How dare you spray curses on me?
I'm not done yet.
In the end, you will fear the rage of people toward you,
and end up taking your own life.
This is...
your fortune.
Nan Jung.
What is it?
Yoon Tae Won was released from Jeonokseo.
He's supposed to stand trial tomorrow.
How could he be released?
It was a royal order.
The King ordered the commissioner to release him.
Why did the King do that?
I don't know yet.
My lady.
What is it?
A guy named Joo Cheol Gi wants to see you.
Let him in.
Mak Gae, I need you to leave us alone.
Okay.
- Sit down. - Yes, my lady.
Why are you here alone? Where's Ok Nyeo?
I apologise. When I was about to bring her here,
Yoon Tae Won showed up.
Tae Won did?
Yes, my lady.
I thought it would cause trouble...
if I took her here by force, so I gave up.
You made the right decision.
I can kill her...
anytime after her status is...
clearly revealed.
Her status?
What do you mean by that?
Her mother, Ga Bi, was a court maid.
Whose baby do you think she would have been pregnant with?
Are you saying...
Ok Nyeo might be a princess?
A man escaped from the Palace with Ga Bi back then.
It was a palace guard officer named Lee Myung Heon.
It's possible that he's the father.
We should find Lee Myung Heon first then.
Whatever the truth is, he must know it all.
Although...
we've been looking for him for the last 20 years,
we failed every time.
It won't be an easy task.
Please count on me.
I will find where he is,
and dig up the truth behind everything.
I will count on you.
Chun Doong! Chun Doong!
You're back.
- Did everything go well? - Yes.
Ms Min is almost about to make a deal with Seong Poong.
Everything seems to be going well.
The problem is Dong Chang.
If he opens his mouth before the deal is done, it'll be all over.
You should keep a watch on him.
I will, don't worry.
Help me with this.
Excuse me.
- Who are you? - Is the head merchant inside?
Who are you and why are you looking for Ok Nyeo?
Is she in?
I asked who you are first. You can't meet her if you don't answer me.
Just tell me if she's in or not.
Why should you know who I am?
Well, I'm just...
You're a total stranger.
Of course I should ask who you are. You're so weird.
Hi, Young Ji.
- Do they know each other? - Come this way.
Yes.
She's so pretty.
What's gotten into your head?
That little wench is so rude.
You know nothing.
Girls should play hard to get.
That's ridiculous. You have no time to be smitten by girls.
Go watch what Dong Chang is doing. Now go. Hurry.
Ma'am, Young Ji is here.
- Welcome. Take a seat. - Yes, Ma'am.
What is it?
The Queen Dowager and her followers...
are discussing who will succeed to the throne.
Successor to the throne? What successor?
In case the King passes away suddenly,
they suggest that a successor should be chosen among the princes.
What?
The King is alive right now.
What they're doing is no different from treason.
Cho Hee, go tell Sir Kang that I need to see him urgently.
I will.
Your Majesty.
It will be the best if he produces a prince of his own,
but why don't we prepare an alternative just to be sure?
An alternative?
Maybe you can meet the princes...
and look for someone who can take the throne among them.
Lord Yoon, watch your words.
The King is still young. How dare you say such a thing?
Your Majesty.
I feel terrible to say this to you,
but we can't just wait around for him to have a son.
Court Lady Kim.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I'll go visit the King. Get prepared.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I haven't had a son since my prince died,
which has made the royal family and the nation worry.
And as I'm not so well now,
it will be irresponsible of me...
to postpone the matter any longer.
Your Majesty.
I'm afraid to tell you that Lord Yoon and his family...
are looking for a prince who could take the throne.
He's right. I believe that's as grave as treason.
You must punish them.
I will.
However,
you should prepare an alternative as well.
What do you mean, Your Majesty?
You should look into a possible heir in secret.
Your Majesty, you're still young.
Please don't say such thing.
He's right. Please take back your order.
I won't. I won't give them an excuse...
to decide on such important matter just because I have no son.
- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.
Your Majesty. This is Court Lady Han.
Your Majesty, the Queen Dowager is here.
I see. Let her in.
You may leave now.
- Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty.
Mother.
You're not well yet.
Why did you meet with the subjects?
Please do not worry.
I'm all right now.
What brings you here all of a sudden?
Your Majesty.
After what we went through recently,
I decided not to leave Dongungjeon empty any more.
I see, Mother.
It's my fault that I didn't pay enough attention to it.
The Queen failed to have a baby since the prince died,
and there is no good news...
from the concubines either.
Shouldn't you have more concubines to bear you a son?
I will talk to the Queen.
Do as I say.
Yes, Mother.
I will think about it.
I think...
he is the best choice.
Hello.
Did you think about which prince should become king?
Yes.
How about one of Prince Deokheung's three sons?
Prince Deokheung's sons?
That's a good idea.
Which of the three do you think is best?
Who cares which one?
The younger he is, though, the easier he'd be to manipulate.
Right.
I will tell Lord Yoon that.
Yes, you do that.
I like that idea.
- That would be great. - It would.
Did you look into it?
Yes. The ministers...
are considering 1 of Prince Deokheung's 3 sons.
Prince Deokheung?
I read Prince Deokheung's fortune from his face and it's concerning.
What do you mean?
One of his children is destined...
to reach a very high position.
A high position?
Do you mean the throne?
I said something to him when I told his fortune.
Do you happen to have...
a son?
I have three.
One of them...
was born with a great fortune.
He will...
reach a very high position.
Did the ministers name anyone specific?
I think they're leaning towards the youngest son,
Prince Hasung.
Then we must talk to him first.
What do you mean?
We must find out what he is like.
Then we'll decide whether to counter their plans...
or make a move before they do anything.
Yes, Sir.
Send a message to Prince Hasung.
Yes, Sir.
- Ma'am. - Did you ask around?
Yes. Come with me.
Okay.
- Isn't that Jong Geum? - Is it?
What is she doing with a strange man?
Where do you think they're going?
Go on inside.
Thank you.
Chil Bok sent me. Do you know who I am?
Yes. I heard you're Lord Yoon's mistress.
I need to become pregnant. What should I do?
Buy a talisman.
A talisman?
I will write you one...
that will help you become pregnant.
Will that talisman really help me have a baby?
Having one alone won't do anything.
I will write you three in total.
Listen carefully and put them where I tell you to.
Where?
First, put one in the pillowcase of the man...
whose child you want.
In the pillowcase?
The pillowcase...
Sew one onto your underwear or petticoat.
My underwear?
Okay.
What about the third?
That is the most important one.
The third talisman...
has to be close to the source of male energy.
The source of male energy?
Lord Yoon's waist.
Oh, his waist.
Yes.
Do that and very soon you will receive his seed...
and become pregnant.
It's all in the waist.
Write me the talismans.
You can do this. You can do this, Jong Geum.
You can do this, Jong Geum.
Get writing.
Stop laughing and write.
- Is it done already? - Calm down.
I will calm down.
I need to concentrate.
The waist.
Lady Jung, it's Soon Geum.
May I come in?
Come in.
My lady.
I have something to tell you about Lady Oh.
About Jong Geum?
- Yes. - Sit.
Is she up to something again?
I was in town today when I saw Jong Geum...
I followed Lady Oh to a shaman's house.
A shaman?
What for?
I asked around.
She bought a talisman to help her get pregnant.
That makes no sense.
Why would she need that when she's already pregnant?
This is just my guess,
but could she have lied about being pregnant?
What?
Why else would she need to pay so much...
for that kind of a talisman?
Don't let her know that we're onto her.
Watch and see what she does.
If we're to get rid of her, we need evidence.
Yes, my lady. I'll do that.
I'm not just telling you to protect Ok Nyeo.
If you're to go against Lord Yoon and Lady Jung,
you will need power.
I will...
give you that power.
Your Majesty.
You quit Price Policy Division to become a legal officer.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I resigned because a public official cannot be a legal officer.
Then it would look strange if I were to appoint you...
to another position.
Yes, Your Majesty.
What should I do?
Your Majesty, I will think of...
a way to protect Ok Nyeo.
Do not worry.
Do you know Kang Sun Ho?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Wasn't he once...
the leader of the spies?
A few years ago, I travelled to Ming as a merchant.
We met once then,
but I do not know him personally.
Then I will arrange a meeting.
You must meet him.
He will be of great help.
Sir.
Are you Yoon Tae Won?
- I am. - I shall take you to Sir Kang.
Come with me.
Would you mind covering your eyes?
You may leave.
Yes, Sir.
This is our hideout in a secret location.
I apologise for the blindfold.
Do not worry.
Ok Nyeo told me a lot about you.
You quit Price Policy Division...
to become a legal officer.
Yes.
Do you know...
why the King set up this meeting?
He did not tell me.
I have something to show you. Come with me.
Yes, Sir.
Who are they?
Some worked for me as spies...
and some are new recruits.
The King ordered me to train them.
Why would he...
have a need for a personal army?
He wants to...
end the tyranny of his mother and her relatives,
and might even target his political enemies.
Then...
are they assassins?
You could say so.
The King gave permission for you...
to use them at your will.
Is Ok Nyeo involved in this?
What you saw...
is something we have been working on for a long time.
But she doesn't know that the King is helping us.
The King said that...
helping you would be helping Ok Nyeo.
That is why I trusted you enough to show you that.
I heard you went through a lot because of a recent lawsuit.
That must have made you think.
It did.
The law is just a means and weapon for the rich and powerful.
I'm wondering how to stop Queen Munjeong's family...
if we cannot use the law.
I gave up trying to deal with them legally or politically long ago.
I know that...
this will be hard for you as you are related to Lord Yoon...
and therefore to Lady Jung, however...
if you agree to join us,
I will...
help you to the end.
Sit.
Did you think about it?
Yes, Sir.
I will do as you say.
You are wise.
What do you want me to do?
Your ultimate goal...
is...
to kill Ok Nyeo.
But now is not the time, so keep an eye on her...
and report to me.
Yes, Sir.
Did you hear anything about her identity while you served her?
Pardon?
What do you mean?
Never mind. You can leave.
Thank you.
Did you see Joo Cheol Gi?
Yes. I did as you said.
Good.
He seemed to want to...
know about your identity.
- What? - He asked if I knew anything.
I'm positive that he knows something.
Where is she?
Where could she be?
Yoo Geum!
Hello, Officer Yang.
Shall I tell Chief Jung that you're here to see him?
No, I'm not here to see him.
I'm here to see you.
Me? What for?
Why else?
- It's because I miss you. - What?
I bought a little something for you.
Take it.
I can't.
You can't refuse a gift from an older man.
- I can't take it. - You can.
- Let me go. - Take it.
- Don't do this. - Just take it.
- Let go. - It'll suit you.
Officer Yang!
You jerk.
What are you doing?
You're an officer of the law.
How dare you harass a woman, and a married one at that!
A married woman? She's a widow.
I'm a widower and we held hands.
You can't call that harassment.
Yoo Geum is no longer a widow.
She is my spouse, my better half,
my wife and my partner!
When did all that happen? Did you knock her up?
There was no knocking up. I followed the proper procedures.
We were wed a month ago.
You harassed another man's wife.
- I cannot forgive you. - I'm so sorry.
I had no idea. Forgive me.
- I'm really sorry. - Let go!
- Don't you dare touch me. - Forgive me.
- I'm sorry, Yoo Geum. - Don't touch her!
- I'll cut off your head. - Don't do that.
- I will! - You can't do that.
- Get out of here. - I'm really sorry.
- Get out. - Sorry, Yoo Geum.
- Don't touch her! - Sorry.
Stop touching her!
That was so embarrassing.
Hello, Officer Yang.
Why haven't you been by?
Stop talking and get me some wine.
I have an empty room. Why don't you eat inside?
What for?
You can enjoy your food and wine in peace.
Officer Yang.
Here you go.
- Oh dear. - What?
Is something wrong?
You should slow down.
Stop talking and keep pouring.
Okay.
I'm such a fool.
What?
It's nothing.
What's this?
What's that?
What's going on?
What has she done to me?
Officer Yang.
- Don't leave me, my husband. - Who's your husband?
- Don't say that. - My darling.
- Don't you dare say that. - Darling.
Darling.
I can't believe myself.
I've lost my mind.
What's wrong with me?
Will it be okay?
- I'm worried, too. - He's here.
- Hello. - Hello.
How did it go with Min Dong Joo?
It went perfectly.
She agreed to pay exactly three times what we paid.
What? Did she really agree to that price?
She's a skilled negotiator.
I know that for a fact. Man Ok told me that...
you were so nervous that you could barely hold your cup.
Your hand shook so much you almost dropped it.
She said you were out of it.
Did you ruin the deal?
To be honest,
I was scared sick that she'd recognise me.
Do you remember when Ok Nyeo was a legal officer?
I saw Min Dong Joo and Jung Mak Gae in court.
- I was afraid she'd remember me. - Stop.
Dae Gil.
Seong Poong can't do this.
Someone else has to close the deal.
Who?
Where are Yeong Bae and Jeong Soo?
Ok Nyeo told them to go into hiding.
Find them.
I forgot about that.
This is the money order to give to Cha Dae Myeong.
Check it for me.
Dong Joo.
I said check this for me.
What? What did you say?
Gosh. What are you thinking so hard?
You didn't even hear me.
Mak Gae.
It's about Jang Seong Poong, whom we're trying to buy ginseng from.
What about him?
I know we hadn't met before, but his face looked familiar.
I think I saw him somewhere. It doesn't feel right.
Are you saying you won't make a deal with him?
Getting the fund as soon as possible is the most urgent problem.
You're feeling funny for no reason.
Do you think so?
Do you have a proof that his debt was all written off?
- Sir. - Yes.
Mak Gae. I remembered.
I remembered where I saw him.
What? What did you say?
My goodness.
I knew there was something suspicious.
It's just like what I expected.
What? What are you talking about?
When Ok Nyeo became a legal officer...
and messed up with Jin Soo Myung's case,
Jang Seong Poong was in the court as well.
Is that true?
Yes. He was with Ok Nyeo.
With Ok Nyeo?
I distinctly remember that he was on Ok Nyeo's side.
It looked like he was Ok Nyeo's subordinate.
If what you're saying is true,
this trade can be...
some kind of trick Ok Nyeo is playing.
It's possible.
We should waste no time.
Go to Mohwakwan and check again...
if there will be a deal between Ming's traders.
Okay, I will.
I should go and find out...
who Jang Seong Poong is.
Sir. If we succeed in this deal,
I'm sure they will suspect you.
What are you going to do?
What else can I do? I should get the money from Ok Nyeo and run away.
Man Soo.
Yes, Sir.
It's about your sister.
Are you talking about Man Ok?
Yes, Man Ok.
Are you going to just let her be a kisaeng forever?
If I get the money,
I think I'll marry her and live with her.
Excuse me? That's up to Man Ok.
I can't do anything about that.
Gosh, you're so slow-witted.
I'm saying you should back me up.
I see. I'll talk to her about it.
Please do.
Okay.
Let's go. I'll buy you something delicious.
Who are you?
Are you Dong Chang?
Why do you ask?
Come with us.
What? To where?
You'll see.
Gosh, you crazy punks.
Man Soo, let's go.
Move, you jerk.
This is driving me crazy.
If you wish to live, be quiet and follow us.
Do you have a death wish?
You know my name. Don't you know who I am?
Haven't you heard of my reputation?
If you want to live, get out of here.
Oh, gosh.
I told you to be quiet.
Let go of me. Now!
Stop.
Ma'am. Why are you doing this to us?
Please spare us, Ma'am.
You dared to trick me and Nan Jung and conspired with Ok Nyeo.
Did you think I'll let you live?
What are you talking about?
Conspired with Ok Nyeo? That never happened.
He's right, Ma'am. We did no such thing.
Shut your mouth.
I already know you conspired with Ok Nyeo and...
fabricated the trade with Ming.
Ma'am. We're innocent. That's not true.
Let's see how long you will hold out for.
- Beat them up until they confess. - Yes, Ma'am.
- Ma'am! - Ma'am!
- We almost left this out. - Oh, right.
The trial is today, right?
Yes. It'll take place in the Police Bureau at around 8am.
If we want to see Tae Won before the trial,
we should get going, Sir.
Okay. You should go.
- Yes, Sir. - Okay.
We'll see you later.
- We should hurry. - Let's go.
- We're late. Let's hurry. - We should hurry.
Where are you going?
You should be working.
- Tae Won. - Sir.
Let's go inside.
What happened?
- It's Tae Won, right? - Yes.
- What on earth happened? - Why are you so surprised?
- Gosh. - What's going on?
Why are you here?
Isn't today your trial?
It doesn't look like you escaped from Jeonokseo.
Did they release you?
Did Lord Yoon pull strings for you?
The King released me.
- What? - The King?
- The King? - Did he say the King?
What... What are you saying?
Are you saying the King released you himself?
- Yes. - Tae Won.
You're amazing.
Is the King backing you up now?
Sir. We didn't have to worry about Tae Won.
Tell me about it.
Someone from a powerful family like him is different from us.
It's not that. He just happened to help me out once.
Anyhow, it's good news.
Lord Yoon was determined to look the other way,
so I was worried.
Thank goodness the King helped you.
That's what I'm saying, Sir.
Forget about it.
From what I heard, the King is...
oppressed by Lord Yoon and the Queen Dowager,
and doesn't have any power.
Hey. Don't say things like that.
- You know nothing. - Gosh. Am I wrong?
Tae Won got released,
but the legal officers still can't enter Jeonokseo...
and the commissioner is trying to arrest them.
Eun Soo is right.
People who are suppressing the legal officers...
behind the commissioner are Lord Yoon and Lady Jung.
What should we do now?
Well... We set aside our work of the organisation for this.
This is so frustrating, Tae Won.
We should endure it.
I expected we'd go through problems like this.
We should focus on the trials.
We can't back down because we lost one fight.
Isn't this like banging our heads against the wall?
You punk. You're a man.
If you started something, you should at least keep trying.
- Goodness. - You're so cool.
We should be strong.
- How did it go? - They confessed.
Is that so?
- Wake them up. - Yes, Ma'am.
Yes, Sir.
- Ma'am. - Please spare us.
Ma'am. I'm so sorry.
Please forgive me once.
I want to rip your body apart,
but I'll be generous...
and give you one last chance.
Ma'am. Please spare my life.
I'll do anything for you.
Please spare my life. Please.
You don't look good.
Mak Gae. What's wrong?
I have something to tell you.
Go on.
I told you that...
Ming's traders will come and buy ginseng.
It turned out that deal was fabricated.
What?
What are you talking about?
We almost...
got tricked by Ok Nyeo.
What? Ok Nyeo?
Tell me what happened exactly.
I told you that I found out someone bought up ginseng...
as I was trying to buy it,
and I was going to make a deal with him.
It turned out that he is a head merchant...
who works for Ok Nyeo.
- What? - So we checked with Mohwakwan.
They said there will be no trade between Ming.
What did you say?
The Chinese character for people has the shape of two people...
Wow. Look at you two.
You look totally different. That should do it.
It still feels so awkward.
How can noblemen wear this every day? It's so uncomfortable.
Hey, stay alert. You're playing very crucial parts here.
You should make up for Sir Jang's failure.
You must seal the deal.
I'm sorry.
Don't worry, Sir. We'll succeed no matter what.
By the way, how much should we sell the ginseng for?
Maybe 90 yang per Geun.
Let's start with 90 yang first.
Isn't that too expensive?
Then they'll try to negotiate. You know how it is.
I still think that's too much.
Nan Jung. What do you think we should do?
About what?
The guys at Jang Seong Poong's organisation.
They work for Ok Nyeo.
What should we do about them?
Ok Nyeo must've plotted this to cause us trouble.
We would've suffered a great loss if we hadn't found it out.
We have evidence that they tried to trick us. We shouldn't hold back.
I'll send some guys to get them immediately.
No. There's no need for that.
What do you mean?
- Nan Jung. - We can get those guys...
whenever we want.
For now, it's more important to cause Ok Nyeo a significant damage.
What do you mean damage?
She must've spent a lot of money to buy up ginseng.
If she can't sell it to us, she won't be able to handle the loss.
Ginseng is a plant. If she can't sell it,
it will all rot.
Or she'll have to sell it at a low price.
If we use the situation well,
we could cause Ok Nyeo damage...
and buy a big amount of ginseng for a cheap price.
I see.
- Did you want to see us? - Yes. Please have seats.
Okay.
I called you here to give you a final offer.
This trade is a good opportunity for you to make a huge profit.
Please take part in this deal.
Like we said before, we can't afford it.
Yes, Ma'am. Thank you for your offer, but please count us out.
Chi Soo, come in.
- Yes, Ma'am. - Lock them up in the storage.
Ma'am. Why are you doing this to us?
You can't do this to us for turning down your offer.
I know you're in league with Ok Nyeo.
What are you doing? Drag them out.
- Take them. - Yes, Sir.
- Ma'am, please spare us. - Goodness.
- Please spare us. - Please don't do this.
- Gosh. - Get off of me, you punks.
- My goodness. - Let go of me.
- You really look like noblemen. - I know.
Who would think that you're just a couple of scoundrels?
How dare you. Who do you think you're talking to?
Is he joking? Don't you dare talk to me that way.
Didn't I sound like a nobleman?
I'm sorry I'm late.
It's okay. Please have a seat.
Are you here on behalf of Jang Seong Poong?
Yes. He has a business to deal with in Kaesong.
He sent us instead.
He entrusted us to take care of this deal. Don't worry.
I see. Let's cut to the chase. How much do you want?
How much per Geun?
You should pay us 90 yang per Geun.
- 90 yang? - Yes.
We can't sell it at a price lower than that.
That's ridiculous.
Don't you know that you can sell it...
to Ming's traders at 150 yang per Geun?
You'll still be making a profit.
Will you buy it at 90 yang?
What I'm offering is...
15 yang per Geun.
- 15 yang? - That's absurd.
We bought it at a higher price than that.
We're not willing to pay you any more than that.
Ma'am.
If not for that price, we won't buy it at all.
Please make a decision.
Hey. What just happened?
We should go back to the organisation.
Goodness.
- Sirs. - You're back.
How did it go? Did you seal the deal?
- It's bad. - What happened?
She said she won't buy it unless we sell it at 15 yang.
- What? - What?
15 yang? That's absurd.
I bought it at 30 yang. We'll lose half of the money we invested.
She's insisting that she won't pay any more than that.
Still, we can't sell it at such a cheap price.
Sir. If we don't sell it, it will all just rot.
He's right. We'll be doomed then.
Darn it.
We have no choice. Send a message to Ok Nyeo right now.
Is Tae Won going to keep working as a legal officer?
Yes.
It worries me that the commissioner of the Police Bureau is after him.
They say the King might demote him as a punishment.
- What? - It looks like...
the King is helping Sir Yoon.
If that's true, it's great news.
Is Sir Yoon Tae Won here?
- He's in his office. Follow me. - Okay.
Let's go.
Sir.
What brings you here?
Sir. Do you know Jin Pil Joong, Ming's Minister of Finance?
Of course I do.
He helped me once when I was in Yangjin for a trade.
Why are you asking about him all of a sudden?
He sent you a letter.
- A letter? - Yes.
What is it, Sir?
He will send a merchant from Yangjin. His name is Oh Se Cheon.
Pil Joong wants me to help him with his large scale trade here.
I see.
Are you on patrol? Keep it up.
Don't snooze off, you punk.
Hello, there.
Yoo Geum
Geum, Geum Yoo Geum
Yoo Geum
Who are you?
Come with me. There's someone who wants to see you.
Who is that?
You should ask him yourself.
Goodness. Look. Why are you doing this to me?
You'd better follow us quietly.
- Gosh. Okay. - Let's go.
Hey! Goodness.
Look!
You should at least tell me what this is about.
- Hey! - Treasurer Ji.
- Goodness, Gae Ddong's mum. - Treasurer Ji.
Did they take you here, too?
Yes. They didn't tell me why.
I'm scared to death.
- Those jerks. - Gosh.
My goodness.
Oh, gosh.
If you answer my questions,
I will let you live.
Look. What do you want from us?
I know that you know a woman named Ga Bi who died in front of...
Jeonokseo in 1540.
I also know that...
her daughter is Ok Nyeo.
- Gosh. - What?
What I want you to tell me is...
whether Ga Bi left any words or articles.
You're here, Your Highness.
I heard you're going to Icheon, where Sir Lee Myung Heon is.
Yes, Your Highness.
We can't let her stay in the Capital any more.
She'll go and take care of Sir Lee Myung Heon.
That's good.
Cho Hee and Il Soo will escort her.
Escort her safely.
Yes, Your Highness.
Excuse me.
Gosh.
Are you here to see Sir Lee?
It's been a while.
How is he now?
Since the Princess' visit, he's recovered a lot.
Please go inside.
Wait here.
I will.
Sir.
Please don't sit up.
It's okay.
Anyway,
who is she?
She's Court Lady Min Soo Ok.
She used to be a maid at Dongungjeon with Ga Bi.
It means...
someone survived...
from the massacre.
That's right, Sir.
Sir Kang Sun Ho has taken care...
of me so far.
She'll stay here...
and look after you, Sir.
Take care.
Yes, Ma'am.
If anything happens, let us know immediately.
I will.
It's Sir Joo Cheol Gi.
He must be heading to Sir Lee Myung Heon's house.
- Let's go. - Okay.
Ma'am.
Go find Sir Lee Myung Heon. Now!
I will.
Ma'am, please wake up.
Ma'am.
Sir Lee isn't here.
What?
Ma'am.
Are you awake?
I failed...
to protect Sir Lee.
- Ma'am. - I'll be...
too ashamed...
to meet Ga Bi...
if I die now.
Ma'am.
Ma'am. Ma'am!
Ma'am.
Your Highness.
Your Highness. Something terrible has happened.
What is it?
Tell me now.
Whose baby was Ga Bi pregnant with?
Was it yours...
or King Jungjong's?
I know...
nothing about it.
Stop wasting time...
and just kill me.
For 20 years, I have been looking for you.
I heard you were hiding in Ming.
I was moved by your devotion...
to Ga Bi.
When it's actually her...
who ruined your life.
What made you devote your life to Ga Bi?
Is it because...
she was pregnant with your baby?
Tell me at once now!
Sir.
Your Highness.
What brings you here all of a sudden?
Sir, Joo Cheol Gi killed Court Lady Min...
and kidnapped Sir Lee Myung Heon.
Pardon?
We must find Sir Lee now.
Joo Cheol Gi will torture him...
to find out about my status.
Yes, Your Highness. I'll order the subjects right away.
Sir.
What...
did I...
just hear?
Why are you...
calling her Your Highness?
What do you mean that Joo Cheol Gi will...
find out about your status?
(The Flower in Prison)
So Jung Nan Jung is suspicious about her status?
The Princess may be put in danger.
We must confront them.
What do you mean?
We must reveal their evil deeds to the public.
You're right, Ok Nyeo.
Your Highness, until when will you keep this a secret from the King?
I'll tell him in due time.
Is that true?
This is the best chance to get rid of my mother's followers.
My status...
does not deserve to protect you, Your Highness.
But you promised me you would.