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Episode 22

I can't wait for this audit to be over!

My hands and feet are so swollen from having to clean up!

You were so excited for this assignment! Serves you right!

- You little... - I'll be going now.

Where are you going? You're not headed to the Royal Treasury, are you?

It's my assignment. I must do my duty.

Have you no fear? What if they use force with you again?

They wouldn't do that again. If they do, I won't let them!

- I'll fight back! - How can you joke at a time like this?

Don't worry. If something happens, I'll take Ae-Jong with me!

- Lady Jung! - What is it?

Dong Yi just left for the Royal Treasury!

Who knows what will happen if we don't stop her!

Please let me enter!

You returned after what we did to you? You are a impudent girl!

I have a duty to perform. Please let me enter.

Silence, wench! Do you think we will submit to your ransacking?

- Sir! - Take this girl away!

- Yes, sir! -That's enough!

My Lady!

What brings you here, Lady Jung?

We are responsible for inspecting the Offices of the Palace under the rules of His Majesty.

You cannot block our path like this!

But Lady Jung...!

You will pay later for offending a Lady Investigator.

We will commence our inspection of the Royal Treasury. Please move aside.

Lady Jung!

Do you understand what you're doing?

This is the Royal Treasury!

That is exactly why it should be run under the strictest of integrity.

My Lady, what should we do? What if something major happens?

What can I do when they went to fulfill their duty?

What do we do? Should we go too or should we wait?

Don't do anything. It won't help the situation.

- But My Lady...! - Let them handle the problem they've caused.

This is unforgivable! How dare they audit the Royal Treasury?

We should never have let that young wench in here.

How could you not handle a mere palace girl?

What will you do to them?

We should summon the Royal Guards to teach them a lesson!

I'm sorry, My Lady... You had to get involved because of me.

- That's right! You should feel sorry! - What? Yes...

Yes, this is because of you. You woke us up from our slumber.

What?

It was a custom for us to turn a blind eye to the goings on at the Royal Treasury.

We didn't do our duty.

Yes, we felt it was pointless to stand against the eunuchs, so we backed off.

My Lady...

Don't worry too much, Dong Yi. Everything will be fine.

Now that it's come to this, let's do it! Let's show them what we're capable of!

But since I'm tiny, Ae-Jong will stand in front of me!

What? I'm weaker than I look!

- I've seen you slay a bull! - That's a false rumor, My Lady!

Wrong customs must be made right. It's only natural that we will have conflict.

- Make sure all of you are prepared. - Yes, My Lady.

- Announce me to His Majesty. - Yes, My Lord.

What? The Royal Treasury and the Office of Investigations are in conflict?

Yes, the Lady Investigators want to audit the Royal Treasury,

... but the eunuchs in charge are resisting them.

Resisting an audit?

But the Office of Inspection has authority over them.

How dare the eunuchs resist?

It was a custom for the Royal Treasury to avoid the audit because it was managed by the eunuchs.

A custom?

They must have been flaunting their power based on the fact that they handle the Palace's wealth.

But how did this happen?

The Office of Investigations must have a reason for doing this.

It seems that one of the Lady Investigators uncovered some irregularities during her audit.

One of the Lady Investigators?

- What? It's that wench Chun Dong Yi again? - Yes, sir!

She has agitated the eunuchs at the Royal Treasury by persisting in her audit.

What is the Chief Steward going to do?

The audit may reveal the money taken from the Royal Treasury!

Forgive me, sir, but I don't know anything about that.

Don't ever say that you don't know when you're before me, you hear?

Yes, sir!

Go out and find out what's going on! Now!

Damn it! How can this happen when things are almost at a close?

Chun Dong Yi, that wench....!

I should have put that spark out when I first saw it!

I won't say anything else. Leave the premises!

The Royal Treasury performs our own audit.

This is not your place to interfere!

I'm sorry, we will not step aside as we've found irregularities.

You insist on making trouble?

If you insist on being this way, then there is nothing else I can do.

- Take them away! - Yes, sir!

- My Lady! - Chief Steward, you cannot do this!

- Take them away quickly! - Yes, sir!

- Let go! - Don't do this!

Halt!

Chief Eunuch! What brings you here?

His Majesty has summoned the superiors of both your offices to the Grand Palace!

His... His Majesty...?

Things can go wrong, Brother?

I don't know how that wench knew, but she's pursuing the Royal Treasury.

This can cause a big problem, Your Highness.

In order to cause the Queen's dethronement, we needed a large sum of money.

We took money from the Royal Treasury.

The audit can reveal all of that, Your Highness!

What did you say?

This is completely unexpected!

How could that wench go to the Royal Treasury?

That was my doing.

- What? - I wanted her gone from the Palace.

I didn't know that this was involved!

Your Highness...!

You mean that money could be involved with the Queen's dethronement?

Yes, that's why I need to take a look at their records.

With the information I find there,

I can use the other evidence to prove the Queen's innocence!

- If only that would... - Yes, that is what's going to happen.

Now that His Majesty knows about this, he will take care of it for us.

Using the Royal Guard for personal conflicts?

Don't you think the Royal Treasury has gone too far?

- Don't you agree, Chief Steward? - Please forgive us, Your Majesty!

But the Lady Investigators were being so impudent...

Being impudent?

You mean when they insisted on following Palace law?

Your Majesty...!

The Royal Treasury is in charge of the wealth of the Royal family.

You should be a paragon to others. How can you cause this embarassment to me?

Please forgive me, Your Majesty!

You are Lady Jung from the Office of Investigations?

Yes, Your Majesty.

It must not have been easy to break old customs.

The Office of Investigations must have made a big determination.

Please forgive us, Your Majesty.

I would like to know more in detail before I make a decision.

- Will you give me an explanation? - Yes, Your Majesty.

Why is the girl who went to the Grand Palace not back yet?

I will send another girl.

- My Lady! - What took you so long?

What happened?

Lady Jung!

What happened, My Lady? What did His Majesty say?

- My Lady! - Say something!

Did he give us his permission to audit the Royal Treasury?

We're going to have to forgo the audit.

What?

What do you mean by that? Forgo the audit?

- That is His Majesty's orders. - What?

His Majesty said that the Office of Investigations was right to insist on the audit,

But the Royal Treasury would find it difficult for the custom to change so suddenly.

He told me to forget about the audit this time.

Did His Majesty really say that?

Yes, he did.

We're going to be all right,Your Highness!

His Majesty has ordered them to forget about the audit.

He sent back the Lady Investigators!

Is that so? His Majesty took the Royal Treasury's side?

Yes, Your Highness! I knew he would.

The Royal Treasury handles the royal family's wealth.

His Majesty would never allow the information to be sifled through so easily.

So please don't worry anymore. I'll take care of everything.

Is the Chief Eunuch there?

Yes, Your Majesty.

You need to go somewhere for me.

This isn't like His Majesty.

Why did he make this decision? Why?

- This doesn't make any sense! - Father!

- What's all this fuss about now? - He's coming!

Someone from the Grand Palace is here!

- The Grand Palace? - His Majesty must have summoned you again!

I wonder what it's about this time? It's probably about the Queen's coronation!

Please take me with you! Please!

Why would I take you? His Majesty summoned me because I'm worthy!

Father!

What are you doing over there! Hey!

Move aside, you fools! You don't even know who this is!

Please forgive me for making you wait. Let's go.

- What? - I heard His Majesty summoned me again.

There must be a misunderstanding.

His Majesty summoned these two men here.

- What? - We'll go and get ready.

- Let's go, Young Dal. - Yes, sir.

Hey! What's going on? Why would His Majesty summon you?

You can say that we have a special relationship.

We meet up from time to time for a drink.

What? A drink from time to time?

- You two and His Majesty? - That's right.

You could say we're drinking buddies!

- Let's go, sir! - Shall we?

His Majesty has ordered us to forgo the audit.

Why would His Majesty give such an order?

Dong Yi!

- Sir! - So this is where you were! We looked everywhere!

Hurry up and get ready! You have to come with us.

With you? Where?

So you're here!

Your Majesty!

I was worried that you'd get lost, but you really must be half-hunting dog!

Your Majesty!

Who are you?

Please don't be alarmed. I was sent by Chief Suh. I'm Cha Chun Soo.

I've been trailing you in case you were harmed.

Let's go. I'll escort you.

The palace maid was right.

There was something suspicious with the Royal Treasury.

Actually, the eunuch's misappropriation of royal funds have been going on for ages.

They use the funds to increase their own wealth.

They even sell off the royal family's lands to fill their own pockets.

But the amount was never significant in the past.

But the amount must have increased significantly right before the Queen was deposed.

That's right. A large sum of money has been taken.

But this is only from external information.

For a better picture, we need the Royal Treasury's own records.

You're right. That's exactly it.

As I reported earlier, Jang Hee-Jae has been meeting the Chief Steward.

I'm certain he's involved.

Yes, I agree with you.

I'll watch them more carefully. They're bound to reveal some information.

Your Majesty! How could...?

- Were you surprised? - Yes! You mean you did it on purpose?

Actually, I've been trying to find out who's behind the hoarding of copper and scapolite.

I was worried the culprits might hide...

... if there were rumors that the Royal Treasury was being audited.

That's why you must have been at the coin mint that day!

Yes, the shortage has caused a serious impediment to money circulation.

This will cause a serious problem to the government's goal to standardize currency.

It also affects the people's livelihood and the nation's economy.

That's why I had no choice but to make that decision.

Once this problem has been resolved, I'll have the Office of Investigations perform the audit.

I called you here to tell you not to worry.

Your Majesty, I thought you were turning a blind eye to the stewards' corruption!

Were you disppointed in me?

Did you curse me as a foolish king?

- I... I didn't curse you! - Don't lie. You did, didn't you?

No, I swear! I didn't curse you!

Rascal. But still, I find myself a little disappointed.

I can't believe you doubted me. Did you really think I was that foolish?

Your Majesty...!

But Your Majesty, why did you find it necessary to speak to me?

I thought you were keeping it a secret because this was so important.

Let's see. It must be because I didn't want you to be disappointed in me.

So I wanted to tell you,

But I thought if I summoned you at the Palace, the eunuchs would figure it out.

That's why I asked to see you here.

What do you think? Aren't I a gracious and merciful King?

Yes, Your Majesty! You are truly gracious and merciful!

Indeed.

- Drink up. - Yes, Your Majesty.

It has a nice fragrance.

What? They drink with His Majesty?

Yes, that's what they said! They said they're drinking buddies with him!

Drinking buddies!

Something strange is going on! They wouldn't dare say that if it wasn't true!

You're right! At the last banquet, he specifically ordered those two to be present!

How could that be?

- Could it be...? - What?

What if they told His Majesty what happened here at the Bureau?

What happened here?

You spend all day drinking wine with the royal gisaengs!

And I took Un-Nyeon out of the Bureau and gave her to Jang Hee-Jae!

If His Majesty hears about that, both of us are dead!

You're right! I thought my future was set once the coronation was over!

- But what if it's over? - I should be saying the same thing!

- This is terrible! - Father! They're here!

Welcome back!

So was everything all right?

- What do you mean? - His Majesty summoned the two of you!

- Yes, he did. - Why did he summon you?

I can't tell you.

- Do you know who I am? - Speak up this instant!

We can't say anything even if we're killed!

This is a secret between His Majesty and us.

You might get hurt if you keep asking questions, My Lord.

Your Highness, it is I.

- Did you find out? - Yes, Your Highness.

So did anything interesting happen at the Grand Palace?

The Chief Madam told me that His Majesty met with some strange people.

Strange people?

Give this letter to the Chief Steward and tell him to remove all evidence.

Yes, sir.

Sir!

- What is it? - Her Highness wants to see you urgently.

What did you just say?

His Majesty has an ulterior motive?

I know His Majesty better than anyone, Brother.

It is not like him to cover up a problem like this.

He will let the Office of Investigations audit the Royal Treasury.

He's just buying time right now.

Your Highness, perhaps you're being overly worried.

Today, a low-level manager and a royal musician were summoned to the Grand Palace.

What? Why would they be...?

They know Dong Yi.

Dong Yi?

I'm certain that His Majesty has spoken to her privately or given her a message.

He would have shared his intentions with her.

- They're that close...? - So we cannot relax yet, Brother.

If there is any evidence at the Royal Treasury, it must be removed immediately.

The Office of Investigations performs their audit and Dong Yi finds the evidence,

... everything will be over for us.

- Did you want to see me, Brother? - I wanted to ask you something.

What is it?

Is it true that two men were summoned by His Majesty?

How did you know that?

Do those two men know Dong Yi?

Yes, they were all very close.

How did you know that and why are you asking?

All right. You may leave now.

This is really bad!

It's driving me nuts!

Things may get worse, so get rid of anything that might be a problem!

Yes, My Lord!

What is going on? Why is this place locked?

- Did you do this? - Yes, we have orders to close up this place.

Who gave you those orders?

Forgive me, but I am under orders. I don't know who they are from.

Then open the doors. I need to look at some documents.

That isn't possible. His Majesty has given orders to not let anyone in.

Wh...what?

You...!

Why are you in such a hurry?

What is it that you want?

The letter you're carrying.

What?

I don't want to cause a commotion. Give it to me quietly.

Never!

Now will you give it to me?

It's like we expected. They're preparing to destroy the evidence.

There must still be evidence at the Royal Treasury!

In the letter, Jang Hee-Jae tells the Chief Steward that he will meet him at Hwaseong in 3 days.

It looks like there's going to be a transaction there.

If we ambush them there, it'll prove that they are working together.

But the problem is the records at the Royal Treasury.

We need those records to prove the Queen's innocence, but how can we get them?

They may have destroyed the evidence already.

No, I doubt that's happened.

Nobody can access the Royal Treasury's records now. So they couldn't have destroyed them.

How do you know that?

I... I heard it from someone.

I'll find a way to get the records.

But didn't you just say that no one can access the records?

I'm sure there's a way. I'm inside the Palace, so I'll try to get it.

Yes, I wasn't able to find out anything.

I lied about the secretary being alive to buy time.

But that woman I used to trust and follow, no longer exists.

One day, the truth will be revealed, Your Highness.

Could she have gotten evidence from the secretary from Im Sang Ju Trade?

In order to cause the Queen's dethronement, we needed a large sum of money.

We took money from the Royal Treasury. The audit can reveal all of that, Your Highness!

Maybe he's preparing to reveal both of them at the same time!

Lady Cho! Are you there?

- Yes, Your Highness. - Summon Chief Jang to me immediately.

Your Highness, your mother is here to see you.

You mean you're going to the Royal Treasury to find evidence?

- No, Dong Yi, that's too dangerous! - I know a way I can enter, My Lady.

- I can get the key to the records house! - Even so, you can't do this!

Even if you obtain the key, the eunuchs know you.

But I can't let this opportunity slip by! This will prove the Queen's innocence!

- Dong Yi! - I'll choose a day when the eunuchs are not around.

Are you saying you'll go there when His Majesty leaves to the Royal Tombs?

Yes, when His Majesty goes to the Royal Tombs, more than half of the eunuchs go with him.

That day, the Royal Treasury will be empty!

So please don't worry and help me, My Lady!

Please!

Lovely! Look at this silk, Your Highness! We're going to use this for your coronation robe!

- Do you like them, Your Highness? - I'll look at them later, Mother.

Look at them now, Your Highness! It takes time to make the coronation robe!

Stop this right now!

This is not the time to be admiring cloth!

Everything... that you're preparing for can disappear in an instant!

Your... Your Highness!

Go home, Mother!

Why are there so many people?

These people are all here to deliver bribes!

My goodness, their storehouse is going to burst!

This isn't even going to make an impression!

I don't know what I'm doing.

Our household is going to go bankrupt at this rate!

- You're back so late, Madam! - What are you doing here?

I brought some trinkets for you to use for the Queen's coronation!

- We don't need these. - At least take a look at them.

It's a small token of my esteem for Her Majesty!

Yes, it does look small. Escort her out.

That... that lowborn...! My days are going to be cut short on account of her!

Everything can fall apart? You told us to trust you!

You wanted us to trust you so you could ruin things?

The Councilor seems to have loose lips.

I asked him to keep it a secret from you.

- What? - I knew you would do this.

I'm upset as it is, and I was afraid you would come and whine like you're doing now!

What? Shut your mouth!

Chief Jang! Watch what you say!

I'll take care of it.

I have to so that we can all survive.

I'll take care of it no matter what, so go back and wait.

- Do you hear me? - Yes, that is exactly what you must do.

If things go wrong, I will never forgive you.

Wait.

I heard you frequent visit the Right Police Bureau often.

Do you work for the Right Bureau or the Left Bureau?

I'm confused.

Please don't misunderstand.

I visit Chief Suh only to express my gratitude for his recommendation.

Watch your back. If you're a spy, I'll hang your body in both Bureaus.

Wait.

Did you deliver the letter to the Chief Steward?

If Chief Jang finds out you showed me the letter, he will have you killed.

But I don't have to tell you that because you know his character.

He'll never find out. You keep your mouth shut too.

What are you doing? Hurry up!

Please! I'm coming!

Lady Cho!

Yes, Your Highness.

- Summon the Councilor. - Yes, Your Highness.

Your Majesty!

- What are you doing? - It's all right. Go on with your work.

Your Majesty, please stop this.

We need another vegetable bed. Jong-Geum, I need your help.

Your Majesty!

I can't live in the past forever.

It's because I feel like if I touch the earth with my hands and harvest vegetables, I'll feel better.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Dong Yi!

- Your Majesty! - You've come!

I'm glad you came. Let's eat these greens together for dinner.

Your Majesty...!

These are the books you mentioned before.

I'm glad for your concern, but I worry that your visits here will cause trouble.

Please don't say that. I am happy that I can visit you.

Oh, I've forgotten to ask about His Majesty in my excitement at your visit.

How is His Majesty? Is he well?

Yes, Your Majesty. He is well.

I heard that Consort Hui will be coronated soon.

The Palace must be busy with the preparations.

Yes...

The more I think about it, Consort Hui is an amazing woman.

Her tenacity aimed to be Queen and now she will be.

At one time, I respected her tenacity.

But when I realized her tenacity was greedy ambition,

I was ashamed of my respect for her.

It's too early to say this,

But we might find evidence to reveal her manipulations.

- Don't do this! - I know what worries you.

But we can no longer allow them to deafen His Majesty and blind his eyes.

Dong Yi!

Don't worry, Your Majesty. I'm not doing this alone.

Many people are helping me in order to prove your innocence.

How are the preparations going for the coronation?

Yes, the ceremony preparations are complete and awaiting inspection.

Make sure everything goes according to plan.

I will inspect the plans myself when I return.

Yes, Your Majesty. Are you still leaving in three days for the Royal Tomb visit?

Yes, I wanted to pay my respects to Father and Mother before the coronation.

Why did you ask such thing?

The Weather Bureau has informed me that there might be a downpour in three days.

How do you feel about leaving for the visit earlier?

Is that so?

Yes, the procession will be difficult if it rains.

Perhaps you can leave earlier than planned, Your Majesty.

Is that so? Then I shall do so. When is a good time?

- The day of the Royal Tomb visit? - Yes.

The entire Palace will be empty on that day.

Finish everything that day.

Both the evidence at the Royal Treasury as well as Dong Yi!

I asked the Councilor to move up the day of the visit because we're running out of time.

This is our last chance, Brother.

Everything must be taken care of before His Majesty returns!

I understand. You've set the stage and now I shall end it.

Remember this, Brother. Everything must end on that day!

Yes, I will stake my life on it.

Both the evidence and the girl will disappear without a trace!

Father...

Older brother...

Can you see me?

It's tomorrow.

Everything can be restored tomorrow.

Please give me courage.

That's right.

Your Majesty...

Your Majesty...

Yes, what is it?

You have to leave when the sun rises. Please retire to your bedchamber.

Yes, I should. Send someone to get Lady Investigator Chun.

- To your bedchamber? - Yes. What?

To my bedchamber?

If that is your wish, I shall bring her to your bedchamber.

What are you talking about? It's not like that!

Forgive me, Your Majesty!

That man...!

My bedchamber...?

How could he think that?

I've come to see His Majesty. I wanted him to see the Prince before he left.

His Majesty is not in his bedchamber, Your Highness.

Is that so? Where did he go?

Your Majesty, why did you ask for me at this hour?

I wanted to show you something.

Here, take this.

I enjoyed this book and thought you would too.

Thank you, Your Majesty!

Your words and actions seem ignorant at times, so this book is to educate you.

Please forgive me, Your Majesty.

I'm joking!

I'm just joking, but I do want you to have the education your intelligence warrants.

I will do my best, Your Majesty!

But you seem too inquisitive to just sit and bury your nose in a book.

You're concerned about things that you don't need to be concerned about.

You can be quite a busybee sometimes.

You say that because you don't understand!

I've probably read more books than anyone at the Office of Investigations!

If you keep saying I'm ignorant, I'm going to be upset.

Look at you! How dare you brag like that?

Shall I test you to see how knowledgeable you are?

What?

You'll be leaving for the Royal Tombs in the morning! Shouldn't you rest?

Are you trying to avoid this? I'll be fine! I'm riding a palanquin anyway.

- Let's see. - It's so late, you should sleep...

Here we go!

- Isn't that interesting? - Yes, Your Majesty.

I'm honored that you're so concerned about me.

Your Majesty...

Be with her tonight.

Because it will be the last time.

Tomorrow, I will erase her from your mind.

Let's go.

Here you go.

I enjoyed this book and thought you would too.

Thank you, Your Majesty!

Your words and actions seem ignorant at times, so this book is to educate you.

Please forgive me, Your Majesty.

I'm joking!

I'm just joking, but I do want you to have the education your intelligence warrants.

Do you really think you can find the evidence at the Royal Treasury?

Yes, sir, please don't worry. I know a way.

I'll tell you when you return.

Fine. But be careful.

Your safety is more important than the evidence.

Yes, sir.

Sir, the preparations are ready. Please come outside.

- Fine, let's go. - Yes, sir!

We'll see you later.

Traveling to Yangju takes a whole day so it'll be some time.

Yes, Chun Soo. Please take good care of Chief Suh.

Don't worry about that. Actually I'm more concerned about you.

I'm uncomfortable leaving you by yourself when I know they want to harm you.

Don't worry about me. What can happen to me in the Palace?

- But... - Just concentrate on returning safely.

When are you coming back? One night? Two nights?

Rascal... You haven't forgotten?

Of course! I used to think about it every night.

What?

Promise me. You have to come back early this time.

Yes, I promise.

Be careful, Chun Soo. I'll be waiting for you.

Yes, I'll be back soon.

The Palace seems so empty now that His Majesty has left for the Royal Tombs!

That's because everyone had to go in the Royal Procession.

I feel like ghosts are going to jump out at times like these.

You coward.

Where is Dong Yi?

- Isn't she going to do her report? - She'll be here a little later.

I'll do hers so don't wait up for her.

Where are you going?

My Lady...!

Your dress...

Lady Jung wanted me to find something, so I'm disguised as a knitting maid.

- Is that so? - Yes, My Lady.

Then go and do an errand for me at the Office of Palace Cleaning.

Yes, My Lady.

What should I do? I need to be there before 9 pm!

Let's take care of her errand first!

Office of Palace Cleaning

Anyone there?

This isn't her!

Royal Treasury

I'm here to see the Records Room.

Come with me.

Here you go.

This is it!

It's a document made in the name of Chief Jang's subordinate!

Fire..! Fire!

That girl....!

- Jung Im! - My Lady!

- Where's Dong Yi? - She went to the Royal Treasury.

- I knew it! - What's wrong, My Lady?

- The Royal Treasury is on fire! - What?

Here you go. Thank you!

They're trying to kill me!

Father! Older brother! Help me, please!

There she is! Get her!

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