Sir.
What...
What is going on?
The men who interrogated me told me to admit...
to killing Park Tae Soo.
You know I had nothing to do with it.
Sir, say something.
What did I do wrong?
Listen to me very carefully.
Accept all the charges they name,
and admit to everything.
Sir.
A spy's duty is very political.
Sometimes we get framed, and sometimes...
we must admit to things we didn't do.
Accepting all those responsibilities...
is part of our fate.
I can't do that.
Master Park was my teacher.
I was an orphan and he was like a father to me.
How can you...
tell me to admit I got him killed?
Before he passed away,
he mentioned Lord Yoon.
He said everything was planned from the start.
Why did Lord Yoon...
have him killed?
Why should I take the blame?
Silence.
Mark my words.
If you ever mention Lord Yoon,
you will be killed for it.
Whatever happens,
never mention him. Do you understand?
Then you can live.
I will do anything it takes to keep you alive.
So...
accept all the charges brought against you,
and wait.
(Episode 8)
- Didn't she work here? - She did.
There's a new prisoner.
- Oh dear. - What happened?
I'm Ok Nyeo.
What? Is that it?
Your introduction should include...
what you did and how you ended up in here.
Oh, I get it.
You don't have to tell me.
You have the face of someone who'd tear a family apart.
Did you cause an affair?
Sit down.
You seem like you've never been in prison before.
But this is also a place where people live.
Although you might feel like going crazy at first,
you'll get used to it.
Mark my words.
If you ever mention Lord Yoon,
you'll be killed for it.
Whatever happens,
never mention him. Do you understand?
Then, you can live.
I'll do anything it takes to keep you alive.
Why are you drinking in the broad daylight?
I've put all my fortune into it,
and I'm about to go completely broke.
Would you be able to stay sober if you were me?
You know drinking won't solve anything.
You'll never know...
until Tae Won comes back...
and lets us know if it's a fail or success.
So, please stop drinking.
Sir! Sir!
What? What is it?
Tae Won who went to Ming came back to Hanyang.
What? Really?
Is that true? Where is he?
Where is he now?
Tae Won.
Do Chi.
Tae Won.
It must have been a rough journey. You did well.
Do Chi, you too.
You look leaner than before.
You've taken a long and tough journey, haven't you?
Sir.
I am sorry.
I heard...
that the head eunuch had been killed.
How did you find that out?
Hwang Gyo Ha of Sosoru told me.
It's miserable.
How unfortunate he is.
He strove so hard to advance in life.
And he died all of a sudden.
Why are you standing like that?
- Go unpack and rest. - Yes, Sir.
Are you not going to ask us about the trade?
You brat.
It's too obvious.
You guys look shabby. There's no need to ask.
There's nothing I can do.
That's just my fate.
You're not to blame,
or held accountable for it. So don't worry about it.
See? I was right. Give it to me.
Come on.
Goodness.
Here it is.
What are you guys doing?
Pardon?
It is...
We had bet on whether Head Merchant would get mad...
when he sees us this shabby.
How can you lay a bet in this situation?
- Gosh. - Please stop!
- You came back like beggars... - Please stop!
- We succeeded! - We made it!
We've made a great fortune!
We did it. We succeeded!
- Is that true? - Yes.
Did you say you succeeded?
The head eunuch was killed...
even before you entered Yanjing. What do you mean you succeeded?
We were very fortunate.
We earned five times...
the amount we purchased for the goods to sell in Ming.
We bought silk with the money we earned.
And the silk will be delivered...
in five days by Ming labourers.
Is that true?
Did you really earn five-fold?
Yes, Sir!
- Tae Won! - Yes, Sir!
Do Chi, you little brat.
Hey, anyway,
you must have not been allowed to trade there without the head eunuch.
- How did you make it? - Tell us.
When we got kicked out by the envoys after the head eunuch was killed,
we were very bewildered.
So I suggested Tae Won that we go back to Joseon,
so that we could at least sell those we took to Ming.
- Right. - But Tae Won...
kept insisting that we should go to Yanjing.
If things go wrong in Yanjing, we can be killed anytime.
- I thought he'd lost his mind. - Why are you rambling on?
Stop talking. Tae Won, get to the point.
- Yes, Tae Won. - Go on.
So what happened is... I've secured a sponsor...
who can help our organisation instead of the head eunuch.
Who is it?
He's Jin Pil Ho, a vice minister in Ming.
It's the same as deputy minister in Joseon.
He's a Joseon person like the head eunuch.
- He's right. - My goodness!
So why did he decide to become our sponsor?
Why?
- Let me tell you what happened. - Okay.
I'm Yoon Tae Won,
a merchant of a Joseon organisation.
(Yanjing)
This is a small gift for you, Sir.
Please accept this.
What is the reason you came here with such valuable ginseng?
I came here to Yanjing...
with Head Eunuch Oh Jang Hyun to trade here.
Oh... Oh Jang Hyun?
You came here with Oh Jang Hyun?
- Yes. - How dare you come here!
Then you should've just traded here with his help.
Why did you come here to see me?
Don't you know what happened between Oh Jang Hyun and me?
I do.
I'm well aware that...
you and the head eunuch...
were in political confrontation.
However,
there is no need...
to care about him any more.
- What do you mean? - Head Eunuch Oh Jang Hyun...
died on our way...
here to Yanjing.
What?
I'm sure the news haven't reached Yanjing yet.
Why...
did Oh Jang Hyun die?
Those who served him think...
it's you...
who ordered to kill him.
You're talking total nonsense!
In my head,
I tried to kill him a thousand times.
However, I'm not a reckless person.
But they think you did it,
and once they arrive at Yanjing,
they'll interrogate you first.
What?
If you fail to prepare in advance,
you'll be...
held accountable for his death.
You such a...
Okay. So what happened next? Come on.
With the information I gave him,
- he successfully cleared his name. - That's right.
And in return, he let us trade in Yanjing.
He even promised to approve us...
to keep trading in Ming.
Wow. What an astute guy you are!
- Wow. - Tae Won.
I am sure...
that I'm not even half the man you are.
You should be the chief merchant.
No way.
- I'll serve you until I die. - I will, too.
Gosh, I am deeply moved.
Jak Doo, what are you doing?
Go bring the boys and tell them to bring more drinks here.
Let's throw a party all night long.
Then, I'll go bring them.
No way. You stay here.
- What are you doing? - Gosh.
Go out and bring them.
All right.
I'll bring all the drinks in Sosoru.
- Great. - And...
I'll make sure to bring all the kisaengs.
Tae Won. Come here.
You did a great job.
I'm so proud of you. Good.
Yes, good.
- Do Chi. - Sir.
Do Chi.
You little...
Gosh.
What are you?
Why were you masked?
Are you with the Joseon men staying in the inn?
Are you trying...
to kill the head eunuch?
Tell me.
I have...
nothing to say.
Kill me.
- Gyo Ha told me what happened. - Hello.
Did you do well?
Yes. The ginseng you helped us get...
paved the way.
I'm glad to hear that.
I have high hopes.
You said you'd entice me.
I can't want to find out how you'll do so.
I said I'd do it,
but I don't really know how to make you fall for me.
Until now,
I didn't have to do much...
to gain a woman's affection.
You're arrogant.
Don't you think I deserve to be?
Why are you empty-handed?
I just heard back from the Palace.
They don't have any milk today.
They give my mother some but not me?
It's not that at all.
Do you think I'm a pushover?
Do you?
Some things just can't be done.
You should learn to give up.
What?
How dare you say that!
If you keep this up,
I will tell your mother.
Careful.
A bit more.
- How do I look? - Like an angel.
The eyes of your betrothed might pop out.
Are you mocking me?
No, I'm not.
You're so pretty.
- You're lovely. - Aren't I?
I like it.
You're beautiful.
Is she dressed and ready?
Yes.
Once is enough. Twice will kill me.
Why is she such a brat?
She's a hundred times worse than her mum.
Too bad. All your hard work just went down the drain.
What do you mean?
We just heard from the Police Bureau.
The officer's too busy and he can't come over.
Really?
Is all the food ready to be served?
There's no point in preparing any.
- Why not? - We heard from the Police Bureau.
The officer's too busy to visit.
What?
This is great.
She'll need at least three days to vent.
Stay well away from her for a while.
I will.
Serves her right.
Sir, I haven't seen you in a while.
How are you?
Don't even ask.
This place is suffocating.
Why?
We have new Chief Administrative Officer.
He is incredibly uptight, and he brags that...
very soon,
he'll marry Lord Yoon's daughter.
He makes me want to puke.
- Let's go inside. - Sure.
I am Chief Kang Sun Ho.
I recently returned...
from an outside mission.
I heard a lot about you.
I am Sung Ji Hyun.
I reviewed the records.
Most of the work you do...
is for the Ministry of Justice.
Why is that?
I only follow orders. I don't have a say.
Are you sure you worked at the Ministry of Justice?
- Yes. - I asked them about that.
They don't know you even exist.
If you wish to learn about me,
you will have to ask the Minister of Justice.
He is the one who gives me my orders.
What do you do?
I apologise.
I cannot tell you.
What?
Excuse me.
Coming through.
That's all silk from Ming.
What do you mean?
Oh Jang Hyun died.
How did they manage to trade in Ming?
I don't know the details,
but it was a huge success.
A large shipment of Ming silk just came in.
Once they start selling it,
it will hurt the monopoly we used to have...
on Ming silk and silk goods.
You were right. Gong Jae Myung should be taken seriously.
I will have my husband put them out of business.
I don't think you should do that.
Why not?
The head merchant in charge of the trip to Ming...
was one of Gong Jae Myung's men...
called Yoon Tae Won.
Yoon Tae Won?
Who is that?
Hong Mae's son.
What?
If Lord Yoon were to find out about all this,
it would put him and you in an awkward position.
Look at this.
It's so beautiful.
It's all very nice.
These are the best quality silk sold in Yanjing.
As soon as you put these on the market,
we'll become the merchants to come to for silk.
I thought that...
the only person who sells Ming silk...
in Hanyang is Jung Nan Jung.
Won't we get into trouble?
I wanted to challenge her.
That's why I only bought silk.
Tae Won.
Do you have a grudge against her?
You know,
I'd like you to be more careful.
I told you this before, but Jung Nan Jung...
isn't someone to be taken lightly.
You bet she isn't.
One wrong move and you could end up dead.
I know what I'm doing, so don't worry.
Excuse me.
Why does he get...
so worked up whenever we mention Jung Nan Jung?
What's the deal?
Sir.
You have an amazing instinct.
What's it about?
Well, that's...
I can't tell you anything about it.
You should hear it from Tae Won.
Nan Jung, it's me.
Come in.
- Did you ask around? - Yes.
Gong Jae Myung only holds the title.
The man who actually manages the business is Yoon Tae Won.
I think...
he's the one who stole from us...
when we were trying to smuggle in some goods.
Yes. It must be him.
He has it out for me and is showing it.
If he wants to threaten me,
I will have to fight back.
What will you do?
Getting rid of him is no problem,
but if I mess up,
I will only end up reminding Lord Yoon of his existence.
I must be careful.
- Hurry up. Get over here. - Hello. Come and sit.
- Is everyone here? - Yes.
Let's begin.
Let's play a game.
Odd or even, odd or even.
You get one shot. It's all or nothing.
- Then, even. - Even?
- Me, too. Even. - Even?
- Yes. - What about you?
You won't bet? Okay. Let's see.
In 3, 2, 1.
It's odd!
Give it to me.
- Gosh. - You chose even.
Give it to me. You, too.
Come on.
- What a lucky day. - Hey.
- You cheated, didn't you? - He's right.
What did you say?
If you think I did, go to the Police Bureau and report me.
How dare you try to spoil my business?
Then, I'll begin again. What do I call this game?
A fun game.
Odd or even, odd or... Ouch!
Hey, now you are...
ripping off the little kids?
- No. They're not little kids. - Gosh.
Kids, take your money back.
- You can take it back. - Thank you.
- Good. Go. - Wow.
That's for my lunch. Ouch!
When did you come back?
How have you been?
I've been doing good.
Right. I heard about your business.
You made a success in Yanjing, didn't you?
Then, do I get some rake-off?
You'll have to behave to get it.
Come with me. I'll get you drinks.
Really?
Thanks.
Thanks for the meal.
- Okay. See you again. - I'm tired.
Goodbye.
Gosh. This is my favourite place.
Do you know...
where Ok Nyeo is?
Ok Nyeo?
Treasurer Ji of Jeonokseo said...
Ok Nyeo is dispatched to the temporary palace in Onyang.
Didn't she quit working in Jeonokseo?
He didn't say that.
Why are you looking for her, anyway?
I can't tell you.
Please ask around about her whereabouts.
But Ok Nyeo...
is in the temporary palace in Onyang.
That's not true.
Then what is it?
She went to Yanjing with me.
Sorry?
Why did she go to Yanjing?
She went there as our translator.
But she disappeared there.
She disappeared?
If you find out where she is, I'll pay you generously.
Please look for her for me.
Okay.
- Hello, Sir. - It's been a while.
How is everything going in the Capital District Office Prison?
There's a problem as they're short of cells.
So we asked the Ministry of Justice...
to transfer some of the prisoners in the Capital District Office...
to Jeonokseo.
What are you talking about?
The number of prisoners in Jeonokseo outnumbered the number of cells.
You can't transfer them.
Gosh. Let's go.
Ok Nyeo.
Why are you here?
What happened to you?
Do you know her?
Of course, I do.
She's a warden in Jeonokseo.
Sorry?
Ok Nyeo.
Gosh. Sir. Sir.
What did Ok Nyeo do?
Why is she imprisoned in the Capital District Office Prison?
She didn't tell me what her charge is.
But I've clearly seen a felony sticker.
- Sorry? - So she will be...
transferred to the Department of Justice.
Felony? That's unbelievable.
Please ask officials there...
what her charge is.
I already did.
But no one knew what it is.
That means...
her charge is as grave as treason.
Sir. Ok Nyeo can't be a traitor.
- That can't be true. - I didn't say she's a traitor.
I'm saying her charge must be very grave.
Sir, please transfer Ok Nyeo to Jeonokseo.
Whether she's in the Capital District Office, or in Jeonokseo,
it's the same that she's imprisoned.
Please...
help Ok Nyeo.
I will try.
But I don't think it will be easy.
Hello.
When will you pay me for the dream interpretation? Let's eat chicken.
- Why did you hit me? - This is how I pay. You conman.
Gosh.
My goodness.
Oh, my.
What are you looking at?
Gosh.
How much is this?
Take this.
Chun Deuk, where are you running to that fast?
- The Capital District Office. - Why?
Ok Nyeo is imprisoned in the prison of the Capital District Office.
What? Wait.
Why is she locked up there?
I have no idea.
Gosh.
Goodness.
Her Majesty read through your report,
and didn't seem to have any doubts.
I think it went good,
but something doesn't seem right.
Why is that so?
It's hard to grasp what's going on in her mind.
I think she's up to something.
Then,
what should I do with the girl?
Right.
We have her.
Where is she now?
She's in the prison of the Capital District Office.
Tie up the loose ends. Get rid of her.
Pardon?
Kill her.
- My lord. - We should never leave any trace.
If Her Majesty finds out about her,
she could serve as a witness of how Park Tae Soo died.
Who bothers about her death?
Just kill her.
Did you want to see me?
I have a mission for you.
Please go on.
You should go into...
the prison at the Capital District Office.
Chun Doong.
- Tae Won. - Did you find out anything?
- I found out where she is. - Where is she?
She's locked up in the prison at the Capital District Office now.
- The prison? - Yes.
- Why? - I don't know...
what her charge is.
- I need to see her. - Sorry?
- How? - Find ways.
I will pay as much as you want. Please let me meet with her.
She's a new prisoner.
Ok Nyeo, get out.
Let's go.
Where are we going?
You'll see when you get there.
Make it quick.
Okay.
Tell me what you are.
- Dan Shin. - Yes?
Whatever. Keep massaging my legs.
I don't like the faces of these recent fish.
- Seriously. - Gosh.
You have such muscular legs.
Keep massaging.
So Rae, Dan Shin and Kkeut Soon.
- Get out. - Me?
- Get out now!
- Okay. - Okay.
Let's get out.
Where are we going?
Don't push me.
I can walk by myself.
You're hurting me.
- Gosh. - Goodness.
- Dear me. - Follow me!
Where are we going, anyway?
- Tell me where we're going. - Tell us.
You'll be moved to another cell.
- What? - What?
Why all of a sudden?
You do what you're told to do. Just follow me.
I don't know where to begin.
You'd never imagine...
how stunned I was...
when I found out the masked assassin was you.
How bewildered I was.
Now I realised that...
you joined our organisation intentionally...
and assassinated the head eunuch with those Joseon people...
I've met at the inn.
At the pub in Uiju, I told you while repressing my excitement...
how meaningful and important it is for me to go to Yanjing...
to trade with the head eunuch.
I said it's a once-in-a-lifetime chance for me...
and I bet my life on that.
And even at that very moment,
you were working on ways to kill the head eunuch.
When I found out the head eunuch was dead,
I realised how it feels to have the world collapse around you.
When I finally got a grip, my first emotion...
was hatred for you.
I couldn't forgive you for not saying a word,
knowing fully well that what you'd do would ruin me.
And I desperately wanted to find out...
who you really are.
Chief Kang Sun Ho?
Yes, Sir.
Do you know who he really is?
What do you mean? He's the chief of the Police Bureau.
You know what I'm asking.
He's more than that, isn't he?
What?
Please take this.
These are 10 silver coins.
- Silver coins? - Yes.
Well,
he's often dispatched to other places.
So we also get confused about his real position.
Have you...
ever heard of a spy?
A spy?
What is it?
This is nothing more than my sheer speculation.
So, you should keep this in mind.
Okay. Please keep going.
- Spies... - Someone...
told me...
that there are people who completely hide their identity...
and secretly work for the government.
He even told me...
that they are called spies.
I heard that if you're really a spy,
you will never admit that you're a spy.
But...
there is one thing I cannot understand.
You worked for the country.
It's you who successfully completed the mission to assassinate him.
But why are you here?
Why?
Why are you locked up in here as a prisoner?
Say something.
You should tell me so that I can help you.
I...
I have nothing to say.
I am sorry.
Ok Nyeo.
Your time is up.
I can't let you talk any longer. Stop it now.
Ok Nyeo.
We're done.
Ok Nyeo. Ok Nyeo!
Where is everyone?
I heard they moved to a different cell.
Why?
Well...
I don't know.
I am Ok Nyeo.
I am...
Seon Hwa.
What is the mission?
It is to kill a prisoner...
in the Capital District Office Prison.
Her name is Ok Nyeo.
She's a spy just like you.
She won't be an easy match.
So you should be extra careful.
Is it your first time to be in prison?
Yes.
Although it's rough in the beginning,
you'll get used to it after some time.
Tell me if you need help.
I'll do my best to help you.
Okay.
Tae Won!
Did you meet her? Did you?
Tae Won, what did Ok Nyeo say?
Why is she in prison?
Wait. Tae Won.
I don't know.
What do you mean?
I don't know either. She didn't say a word to me.
Did she really say nothing?
Why is she being so unreasonable?
She knows what we've been through because of her.
She almost ruined our organisation.
Shouldn't she at least apologise?
My goodness. This is really ridiculous.
She's such a useless wench!
Do Chi.
Ok Nyeo isn't that bad.
What are you talking about? You little brat.
I feel like drinking now.
Hey, Tae Won. Wait for me.
- Gosh. - Wait for me.
Why are you following us?
Let me join you.
You little paltry. How can you be so dense?
Get lost. Get lost right now, you jerk.
Can't I join...
What a mean little rat...
Did you just say a little rat?
- Come closer. - That's not what I said...
The rat in my house just gave birth to little rats.
- Have a good day. - Hey, come here.
I said come! Gosh!
He's such a jerk.
Hey, Tae Won!
Excuse me, bring us a bottle of rice wine.
Okay.
Tae Won.
What Commissioner Yang talked about...
The spies.
Is Ok Nyeo a spy?
I think she is.
Then,
you should stay away from her.
Or, you'll put yourself in trouble.
I also think I should.
But I can't help thinking about her.
I want to know why she's doing such a dangerous job,
and how she ended up in prison.
By chance,
do you like her?
No, it's not like that.
Why are you denying it?
I can tell by the way you act.
Goodness.
- Thanks. - Enjoy it.
Gosh, Tae Won.
Look... Look at him.
It's him, isn't he?
We haven't met in a while.
Wait. What are you going to do?
Tae Won.
- Tae Won. - Hey, you.
Are you Joo Cheol Gi?
Who are you?
I am Palace Guard Officer Ki Choon Soo.
You should come with me.
- To where? - You'll see.
I am sorry,
but I only serve one person.
I obey his command only.
If you refuse to come with me,
I'll have to force you.
I know you're a skilful martial artist.
But my subordinates are as good as you.
Don't cause a fuss. Come quietly.
I do apologise.
What's that about?
Tae Won!
Get them!
- Yes, Sir. - Yes, Sir.
That idiot.
Did he have to get involved in someone else's fight?
Gosh.
Are you all right?
Who are you?
We met at the Ming inn.
Don't you remember?
He's the merchant...
in charge of our organisation.
Then why...
did you get involved?
I want to ask you something.
Why is Ok Nyeo in prison?
She did...
whatever it is you did.
That is...
none of your business.
Stop asking questions about Ok Nyeo...
or you'll end up losing your life.
Sir. I have bad news.
What is it?
Someone called Ki Choon Soo...
tried to bring me in.
What?
Did you just say Ki Choon Soo?
Yes, my lord.
Queen Munjeong gave the order.
It's just as I guessed.
She has doubts about Park Tae Soo's death.
How is the girl? Is she dead?
I sent someone.
She'll be dead by tomorrow.
She must die.
We can't let Ki Choon Soo find her.
I understand.
(Queen Munjeong)
When I found out the head eunuch was dead,
I realised how it feels to have the world collapse around you.
When I finally got a grip, my first emotion...
was hatred for you.
I couldn't forgive you for not saying a word,
knowing fully well that what you'd do would ruin me.
Is everything well?
There are no problems.
Sir.
Did you call me?
Sit.
Yes, Sir.
Here, have a drink.
Thank you.
Do Chi.
Tell me about...
Tae Won and Jung Nan Jung.
Pardon?
Oh, about that...
You should...
hear it from him.
I'm asking you now because...
I've been waiting for him to speak up,
and he shows no signs of wanting to.
Tell me what you know.
Well... You see...
Why are you stalling?
Are you trying to upset him?
Speak up.
Tae Won is...
Lord Yoon's...
son.
What...
did you just say?
His son?
Yes.
An illegitimate son, to be exact.
Tae Won's mother Hong Mae worked at Sosoru.
She became Lord Yoon's concubine,
and had Tae Won.
But when...
Tae Won was young,
Lord Yoon made Jung Nan Jung his concubine.
Tae Won and his mother...
became outcasts, abandoned by the family.
Tae Won's mother...
lived in a derelict hut.
She fell ill,
and starved to death before she could get treated.
All that happened because of that witch Jung Nan Jung.
That's why...
Tae Won's life goal...
is to see to it that...
Jung Nan Jung and...
Lord Yoon pay for it all.
Even if that's the case,
he shouldn't want revenge against his own father.
That's just immoral.
You know...
what Lord Yoon and Jung Nan Jung are like.
They're the most powerful people in Joseon.
Trying to get back at that couple...
isn't something a man in his right mind would attempt.
Because of him,
the three of us...
could end up dead and in a ditch.
I tried to talk him out of it many times.
He wouldn't listen.
The wound runs so deep in his heart that...
no amount of persuading...
will get through to him.
It's killing me.
Give me that.
Hey, there. So Jung.
Let's have a drink.
You're drunk already.
I'm not.
I drank because I wanted to get drunk,
but I just can't seem to get there.
You're drunk. Go home.
You're so cold.
Wake up.
Oh no...
What should I do?
What are you doing?
Stop it immediately!
Get in there.
How is she?
She's unconscious.
What? Take her to a doctor!
Yes, Sir.
You crazy witch.
You're awake already.
What happened? Where am I?
You're in my room.
Have some honey tea.
Don't you remember anything?
Did I...
do something terrible?
You did. You did something very bad.
You abused and mocked me.
I'm very sorry. I really am.
I didn't mean to. Do forgive me.
I was kidding. You did nothing wrong.
Who is Ok Nyeo?
You mumbled, so I didn't get anything else,
but I did hear you call out for Ok Nyeo.
Is she...
the woman you like?
It's not like that. Not at all. No.
Are you leaving already?
What happened?
You passed out drunk, so she took you inside.
I've never seen you get that drunk before.
Is something wrong?
Not at all.
Come in for some soup to calm your stomach.
No thanks.
I would like him to take over Sosoru.
What do you think?
I wouldn't know what to say.
Whatever you decide, I will support.
If he's to avenge his mother,
he needs my help.
He won't take over immediately,
but set things up.
I will.
Hwang Gyo Ha?
She's in charge of Sosoru.
Yes.
She's the one who took Tae Won in after Hong Mae died.
I see. She was always like that.
She thought little of me and adored Hong Mae.
Now that Tae Won...
is trying to get at you,
you should get rid of him soon.
How dare he challenge me.
I shall make him pay.
How?
I dealt with...
everyone who dared to go against me until now.
Sometimes I maimed them, sometimes I killed them.
I did all sorts of things.
Do you know...
what the cruelest form of revenge is?
It's to pluck off those closest to someone,
slowly, one by one.
Instead of piercing the heart right away,
you take your time to cut off parts of the body...
that are furthest from it.
That inflicts...
the most and longest-lasting pain.
What's this?
Did you bribe a girl in Anguk-dong?
Yes.
Give this to her.
She's to add a little to the soup every day.
Then is this...
It's the powder Queen Munjeong used many years ago.
Not even a taste tester can detect its presence,
and it causes the person to slowly wither away.
This powder...
will ensure that my name goes on the records...
as Lord Yoon's wife.
Make no mistake.
I won't.
Hello, Sir.
Why did you call me?
I'll tell you in due time.
Come inside.
Very well.
Hello, Treasurer Ji.
It's been a while.
- I should just... - Come on, now.
Why did you call me?
Come inside so we can talk.
Okay.
Have a seat. Sit down, everyone.
Master Lee and the rest of you here...
all know Ok Nyeo very well.
You all cared for her and looked out for her...
since she was a baby.
Yes.
We did so for a reason.
That was nothing compared to what she did for us.
That's true. Why are you mentioning her all of a sudden?
Ok Nyeo...
is locked up in the Capital District Office.
What?
How... How did she end up in prison?
I don't know why,
and that's why I'm so frustrated.
I met her to ask what happened,
but she didn't say a word.
What are the charges?
That should tell us what she's in for.
I don't even know that.
All I know is that she's a grievous felon.
She left Jeonokseo...
three months ago to go to Onyang,
but now she's in prison.
I don't know what to do.
Sir, please,
find a way to help her.
So...
she left to Onyang three months...
Let me see. 1, 2...
Onyang?
What happened?
She failed.
What?
You fools.
Can't you do one small job right?
I apologise.
Do it yourself.
Get her out of the prison cell and kill her yourself.
Yes, my lord.
My lord.
Queen Munjeong is watching you.
If you kill Ok Nyeo this way,
it will harm you, too.
If I consider all that and bide my time and she talks,
that will make it even worse.
Kill her. Kill her right away!
(The Flower in Prison)
Find her whatever it takes.
Find her and kill her.
Lord Yoon got involved.
Do you know that?
If you are to live, you must...
tell me everything.
He said everything was planned.
We shall see when the truth comes out.
He said you had the same rings.
Where did you get these?
It looks very bad.
Go kill her right now!