1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,000 Subtitles by DramaFever 2 00:00:07,590 --> 00:00:09,290 Episode 15 3 00:00:09,290 --> 00:00:12,310 You're pretty good at lying to me... 4 00:00:12,310 --> 00:00:14,980 but you're still clumsy. 5 00:00:14,980 --> 00:00:19,580 You've never been to Dongnae, and you're not a child of a fisherman. 6 00:00:21,500 --> 00:00:22,580 Sire... 7 00:00:22,580 --> 00:00:24,210 Those eyes... 8 00:00:24,210 --> 00:00:27,930 Yes, I'm definitely familiar with them. 9 00:00:27,930 --> 00:00:30,280 Since I saw you for the first time. 10 00:00:32,670 --> 00:00:34,540 And you also said it yourself 11 00:00:34,540 --> 00:00:39,250 that I should know you from a long time ago. 12 00:00:42,330 --> 00:00:46,790 Sire... that's because... I wasn't thinking... 13 00:00:46,790 --> 00:00:48,310 No! 14 00:00:49,440 --> 00:00:55,250 Besides, you knew that you should wrap the tea cookies in tea paper... 15 00:00:56,710 --> 00:00:58,210 and even the royal custom 16 00:00:58,210 --> 00:01:00,850 of lightly bowing to the one who pours tea 17 00:01:00,850 --> 00:01:03,500 regardless of his class! 18 00:01:03,500 --> 00:01:05,940 That's why when I, the king, lowered my head 19 00:01:05,940 --> 00:01:08,390 you weren't surprised at all. 20 00:01:18,190 --> 00:01:20,020 So, tell me... 21 00:01:20,020 --> 00:01:23,220 What purpose did you have to work for the weaponry bureau? 22 00:01:23,220 --> 00:01:27,840 I'm asking who you are! 23 00:01:34,120 --> 00:01:36,360 What are you hesitating about? 24 00:01:36,360 --> 00:01:40,340 What? Are you looking for some other excuses? 25 00:01:46,120 --> 00:01:49,490 No, I am not. 26 00:01:51,130 --> 00:01:54,970 I am definitely a child of a fisherman from Dongnae. 27 00:01:54,970 --> 00:02:00,540 If you'd like, you can find a family registry of my father. 28 00:02:00,540 --> 00:02:01,850 What? 29 00:02:01,850 --> 00:02:05,230 Also, the reason I wrapped the cookie in the paper 30 00:02:05,230 --> 00:02:08,980 was because I was embarrassed of my dirty hands. 31 00:02:08,980 --> 00:02:12,060 I was working with sulfur at the bureau. 32 00:02:13,160 --> 00:02:17,420 Also, I was too nervous to notice your bow. 33 00:02:17,420 --> 00:02:22,000 How would a lowly one like me know any royal customs? 34 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:29,130 I was only scared and nervous to see you like this, sire. 35 00:02:30,780 --> 00:02:33,080 But if you still have doubts about me... 36 00:02:34,810 --> 00:02:36,870 slay me, sire. 37 00:02:36,870 --> 00:02:40,530 I put my life out there to protect the weaponry bureau... 38 00:02:42,050 --> 00:02:45,600 but if you still can't trust me, please do so. 39 00:02:56,690 --> 00:03:02,160 'I didn't tell a lie. So check if you want'? 40 00:03:03,850 --> 00:03:07,510 'Besides, I protected the bureau'? 41 00:03:07,510 --> 00:03:13,110 Also, I am a technician who knows the smelting technique that the bureau needs. 42 00:03:15,620 --> 00:03:19,380 Don't you need that skill? 43 00:03:19,380 --> 00:03:22,460 'So slay me if you want'? 44 00:03:22,460 --> 00:03:27,980 You dare to play your hand at me, the king? 45 00:03:31,690 --> 00:03:34,270 Especially in front of this blade. 46 00:03:43,160 --> 00:03:47,990 Fine. I like that courage right now... 47 00:03:47,990 --> 00:03:50,320 so I'll let you fool me. 48 00:03:52,510 --> 00:03:54,610 More than anything, just like you said... 49 00:03:54,610 --> 00:03:58,380 you're an important technician who knows the smelting technique. 50 00:03:58,380 --> 00:04:01,090 So I can't punish you with my own hands... 51 00:04:02,490 --> 00:04:05,320 regardless of the remaining doubt. 52 00:04:06,700 --> 00:04:12,800 So, I will look for the family registry record just like you told me to. 53 00:04:12,800 --> 00:04:15,850 Fifteen days will be more than enough. 54 00:04:15,850 --> 00:04:22,050 Sure, we can talk about the rest after that. 55 00:04:27,140 --> 00:04:28,640 Isn't that right? 56 00:04:53,920 --> 00:04:59,280 Why? How is this in Gyungwoon Palace? Just how? 57 00:05:03,570 --> 00:05:07,130 - Ma'am. - Yes, what about the soldiers? 58 00:05:07,130 --> 00:05:09,420 Did the ones who found this come back? 59 00:05:09,420 --> 00:05:11,170 They haven't arrived yet. 60 00:05:11,170 --> 00:05:13,480 You said the changing of guards would be in 15 minutes! 61 00:05:13,480 --> 00:05:17,760 Please calm down, ma'am. Please keep calm first. 62 00:05:17,760 --> 00:05:22,140 Princess received this eye of Mercy Goddess before she parted with me. 63 00:05:22,140 --> 00:05:26,090 I put it on Princess' wrist with my own hands. 64 00:05:26,090 --> 00:05:30,180 But she already passed away. 65 00:05:34,530 --> 00:05:38,300 Yes... she's dead. 66 00:05:40,080 --> 00:05:43,260 From that horrible explosion at the dock that day... 67 00:05:44,980 --> 00:05:49,610 But then... why did this appear again? 68 00:05:49,610 --> 00:05:53,290 It should've disappeared with Princess! 69 00:05:53,290 --> 00:05:55,710 Ma'am, that means... 70 00:05:58,990 --> 00:06:05,340 No... I'm saying something so absurd right now... 71 00:06:06,520 --> 00:06:08,890 There is no way she's still alive. 72 00:06:08,890 --> 00:06:12,450 Ma'am, the soldiers have arrived! 73 00:06:21,350 --> 00:06:23,170 Are you leaving now? 74 00:06:26,960 --> 00:06:29,810 - Help her leave the palace. - Yes, ma'am. 75 00:06:36,230 --> 00:06:39,190 I also find him suspicious, sire. 76 00:06:40,260 --> 00:06:41,760 Why is that? 77 00:06:41,760 --> 00:06:45,780 He didn't ask me who I was. 78 00:06:47,690 --> 00:06:50,710 What do you mean by that? 79 00:06:50,710 --> 00:06:53,500 Are you the one named Hwa Yi? 80 00:06:53,500 --> 00:06:56,610 I asked you. Why aren't you answering me? 81 00:06:58,290 --> 00:07:00,800 Yes, I am. 82 00:07:01,820 --> 00:07:04,250 So, what is it about? 83 00:07:04,250 --> 00:07:06,950 He must've seen me for the first time. 84 00:07:06,950 --> 00:07:11,110 He only asked what it was about 85 00:07:11,110 --> 00:07:13,630 he didn't ask me who I was. 86 00:07:15,120 --> 00:07:17,650 It means she's seen me before. 87 00:07:21,770 --> 00:07:24,230 Send a messenger to Dongnae right now 88 00:07:24,230 --> 00:07:26,630 and have him check the family registry record. 89 00:07:29,280 --> 00:07:31,380 I'll get it done in 10 days. 90 00:07:42,840 --> 00:07:45,840 The king is suspicious of me. 91 00:07:46,840 --> 00:07:48,910 At this rate, I could get caught. 92 00:07:54,590 --> 00:07:59,390 - You mean, you didn't bring it? - Right. 93 00:07:59,390 --> 00:08:02,030 I only picked it up by the gate. 94 00:08:06,570 --> 00:08:11,800 Then it means someone brought it in or dropped it. 95 00:08:11,800 --> 00:08:14,430 But who? 96 00:08:17,690 --> 00:08:24,710 Look, was it... a young woman, by any chance? 97 00:08:24,710 --> 00:08:26,130 Pardon? 98 00:08:27,020 --> 00:08:30,920 - What I mean is... - It can't be a woman... 99 00:08:30,920 --> 00:08:33,930 but a soil collector from the weaponry bureau stopped by before. 100 00:08:33,930 --> 00:08:36,770 Did you just say, a soil collector? 101 00:08:36,770 --> 00:08:40,520 Now that I think about it, I found it the day after. 102 00:08:45,180 --> 00:08:47,650 So what is the reason, ma'am? 103 00:08:47,650 --> 00:08:49,400 Is it something familiar to you? 104 00:08:52,120 --> 00:08:54,300 No, it's nothing. 105 00:08:54,300 --> 00:08:57,330 Why is she making a fuss over prayer beads in the middle of the night? 106 00:08:57,330 --> 00:08:59,490 And what about a woman? 107 00:08:59,490 --> 00:09:01,890 I agree. 108 00:09:01,890 --> 00:09:03,450 Isn't it odd? 109 00:09:29,240 --> 00:09:35,360 Is that right? You want to work at the weaponry bureau, too? 110 00:09:35,360 --> 00:09:37,140 Yes, sire. 111 00:09:37,140 --> 00:09:41,820 I'd like to also add my support from an important place. 112 00:09:41,820 --> 00:09:45,030 Commissioner Hong Young is not on your side 113 00:09:45,030 --> 00:09:47,480 so I can keep him in check, too. 114 00:09:47,480 --> 00:09:50,060 Let me think about it. 115 00:09:50,060 --> 00:09:53,120 Is another commissioner role available? 116 00:09:53,120 --> 00:09:55,880 One commissioner role is not filled yet. 117 00:09:55,880 --> 00:09:58,480 Then let me think about it. 118 00:09:58,480 --> 00:10:01,400 Your grace is immeasurable, sire! 119 00:10:20,070 --> 00:10:24,300 Forgive me for saying this, sire... 120 00:10:24,300 --> 00:10:28,110 Are the stir-fried vegetables I prepared not to your liking? 121 00:10:28,110 --> 00:10:29,630 Stir-fried vegetables? 122 00:10:31,840 --> 00:10:35,440 - You mean this? - Yes. 123 00:10:35,440 --> 00:10:37,570 Since Your Majesty mentioned it was good 124 00:10:37,570 --> 00:10:40,780 with fresh vegetables I grew myself... 125 00:10:43,080 --> 00:10:45,870 - I'm tired of it. - Pardon? 126 00:10:45,870 --> 00:10:49,530 Did you say you're tired of my stir-fried vegetables? 127 00:10:49,530 --> 00:10:52,320 You used fresh vegetables... 128 00:10:52,320 --> 00:10:55,740 but you cooked them too much, so the texture is not up to par. 129 00:10:55,740 --> 00:10:59,600 And the meat and vegetables are not seasoned properly 130 00:10:59,600 --> 00:11:01,560 so its savory flavor is lacking. 131 00:11:01,560 --> 00:11:08,160 In my opinion, maybe you should try a different cooking method. 132 00:11:08,160 --> 00:11:12,520 Sire! How did you know... 133 00:11:14,950 --> 00:11:17,280 Forgive me, sire! 134 00:11:17,280 --> 00:11:21,330 I will try harder, sire! 135 00:11:21,330 --> 00:11:23,450 You should do it right. 136 00:11:32,590 --> 00:11:36,720 Sir! Congratulations, sir! 137 00:11:36,720 --> 00:11:39,380 I didn't know he'd give you permission so easily. 138 00:11:39,380 --> 00:11:41,410 Did you see that? 139 00:11:43,280 --> 00:11:49,810 Of course... it's me over Lee Yi Cheom to His Majesty. 140 00:11:49,810 --> 00:11:52,920 I'm the uncle of the crown prince! 141 00:11:56,950 --> 00:12:01,580 By the way, please take me with you when you go to the weaponry bureau. 142 00:12:03,060 --> 00:12:06,020 - You too, Lord Lee Choong? - Yes. 143 00:12:06,020 --> 00:12:10,380 I have an important reason to go to the weaponry bureau. 144 00:12:11,910 --> 00:12:13,770 Did you just say, 'prayer beads'? 145 00:12:13,770 --> 00:12:16,090 I had never seen it before... 146 00:12:18,280 --> 00:12:20,890 but it looked like this, something very unique. 147 00:12:22,410 --> 00:12:26,860 And the queen dowager pressed you about how you found this? 148 00:12:26,860 --> 00:12:30,670 Besides that, she asked you if a woman came by? 149 00:12:30,670 --> 00:12:33,250 Yes, she went completely pale. 150 00:12:33,250 --> 00:12:37,650 I've seen at that post for a few years, but I'd never seen her like that before. 151 00:12:37,650 --> 00:12:39,720 Is there something going on? 152 00:12:41,240 --> 00:12:45,400 I got it. Tell me right away if you see anything suspicious. 153 00:12:45,400 --> 00:12:46,680 Yes, ma'am. 154 00:12:50,040 --> 00:12:52,310 He's a guard at Gyungwoon Palace. 155 00:12:52,310 --> 00:12:56,320 The queen dowager is behaving suspiciously. 156 00:12:58,540 --> 00:12:59,980 Queen Dowager? 157 00:13:06,350 --> 00:13:08,950 Just follow what's written here. Take care of it! 158 00:13:08,950 --> 00:13:10,170 Yes, sir. 159 00:13:13,420 --> 00:13:16,430 Goodness, Lord Lee. You were here! 160 00:13:18,830 --> 00:13:20,890 Your office is very nice. 161 00:13:20,890 --> 00:13:23,850 I've been assigned here starting today. 162 00:13:23,850 --> 00:13:26,440 Are you? You've made it! 163 00:13:26,440 --> 00:13:29,010 Even then, I'm only an assistant secretary. 164 00:13:29,010 --> 00:13:31,580 Compared to you, I'm only a blood stain on a bird's foot. 165 00:13:31,580 --> 00:13:36,500 It's like a horseshoe on a dog's foot, compared to the past. 166 00:13:38,090 --> 00:13:41,990 When was it... It was 1613, right? 167 00:13:41,990 --> 00:13:45,240 I mean, when seven illegitimate sons robbed silver merchants 168 00:13:45,240 --> 00:13:48,640 and Kim Je Nam got involved in the treason case. 169 00:13:50,990 --> 00:13:53,340 You looked ridiculous! 170 00:13:53,340 --> 00:13:57,510 The way you looked when you came crawling and begged me... 171 00:13:59,450 --> 00:14:02,240 I have nothing to do with them! 172 00:14:04,050 --> 00:14:06,610 Please spare me! 173 00:14:07,450 --> 00:14:11,770 But all those illegitimate sons said they followed your lead. 174 00:14:11,770 --> 00:14:17,030 Yapping together about creating a new world or something. 175 00:14:17,030 --> 00:14:18,500 That's unfair! 176 00:14:18,500 --> 00:14:23,100 I liked women and wine, so I only followed them and got free drinks! 177 00:14:23,100 --> 00:14:25,730 Please trust me, sir! 178 00:14:29,130 --> 00:14:33,220 To be honest, that's why I was suspicious of you for a while. 179 00:14:33,220 --> 00:14:36,260 'He only came crawling to save himself.' 180 00:14:36,260 --> 00:14:39,370 'But he'll show his true self some day.' 181 00:14:39,370 --> 00:14:42,720 Although I don't know what that true-self really is. 182 00:14:42,720 --> 00:14:47,770 Usually, the ones who crawl between someone else's legs 183 00:14:47,770 --> 00:14:51,590 have a dagger hidden at their side. 184 00:14:51,590 --> 00:14:54,870 Goodness... me? 185 00:14:54,870 --> 00:14:57,980 Someone like this useless hooligan? 186 00:15:00,870 --> 00:15:05,830 You're mistaken. For me, it's enough to just enjoy life. 187 00:15:05,830 --> 00:15:08,140 You already know, don't you? 188 00:15:09,300 --> 00:15:13,330 But you're standing next to His Majesty. 189 00:15:13,330 --> 00:15:15,830 Just what kind of a gamble are you playing? 190 00:15:18,470 --> 00:15:20,530 Be careful. 191 00:15:20,530 --> 00:15:23,250 I don't know what kind of exorcism you're planning 192 00:15:23,250 --> 00:15:27,440 but watch out for me and His Majesty. 193 00:15:31,640 --> 00:15:36,160 Now that Lee Yi Cheom found out about Gyosan, he'll be resentful. 194 00:15:36,160 --> 00:15:38,130 Yes, sire. 195 00:15:38,130 --> 00:15:41,250 That may be why Yoo Hee Boon's request was accepted. 196 00:15:41,250 --> 00:15:43,990 To isolate Lee Yi Cheom more. 197 00:15:43,990 --> 00:15:52,210 But... I have a different reason for cornering Lee Yi Cheom. 198 00:15:52,210 --> 00:15:54,810 What do you mean by that, sire? 199 00:15:54,810 --> 00:15:58,930 When Lee Yi Cheom is dropped on the ground, full of venom... 200 00:15:58,930 --> 00:16:01,560 he can be more useful. 201 00:16:02,580 --> 00:16:04,940 I have another use for him. 202 00:16:04,940 --> 00:16:07,340 You already know... 203 00:16:07,340 --> 00:16:11,390 that I... don't trust anyone. 204 00:16:18,540 --> 00:16:20,630 I have an urgent report from Uiju! 205 00:16:20,630 --> 00:16:22,380 I have to submit this to His Majesty right away! 206 00:16:22,380 --> 00:16:24,460 Open the palace gate! 207 00:16:30,070 --> 00:16:32,830 Without notice, they sent envoys? 208 00:16:32,830 --> 00:16:38,270 And they sent this notice as they passed Uiju? 209 00:16:39,840 --> 00:16:43,090 This is to show their protest against our refusal to send troops last time. 210 00:16:43,090 --> 00:16:45,510 They mean to push for their plan somehow, sire. 211 00:16:45,510 --> 00:16:49,890 Besides, they'll also inspect military facilities in Joseon this time? 212 00:16:49,890 --> 00:16:53,390 Sire, we should come up with a plan. 213 00:16:53,390 --> 00:16:56,650 We're dealing with the powerful country Ming. 214 00:16:56,650 --> 00:17:00,820 We'll only invite an adverse effect if we react too strongly. 215 00:17:04,380 --> 00:17:09,200 At this point, they're challenging us. 216 00:17:11,670 --> 00:17:15,720 [Uiju] 217 00:17:36,720 --> 00:17:39,560 So you knew already... 218 00:17:39,560 --> 00:17:42,540 that the envoys had left. 219 00:17:44,030 --> 00:17:48,170 I usually find out most of what goes on in this country before the king. 220 00:17:48,170 --> 00:17:53,450 Ming will force Joseon to send troops somehow. 221 00:17:53,450 --> 00:17:57,000 And you'll have to take the lead to make that happen. 222 00:17:58,070 --> 00:18:00,090 Since you're a spy for Ming. 223 00:18:02,910 --> 00:18:06,870 Anyway, it's good. We'll be able to proceed faster than I thought. 224 00:18:08,670 --> 00:18:10,110 How do you mean? 225 00:18:10,110 --> 00:18:14,480 In order to eat persimmons, you should shake the persimmon tree. 226 00:18:14,480 --> 00:18:19,260 But only flies are flying around since you're shaking the wrong tree. 227 00:18:21,380 --> 00:18:25,350 The weaponry bureau is not the king's weakness. 228 00:18:29,460 --> 00:18:31,270 Do you understand? 229 00:18:31,270 --> 00:18:36,340 The weaponry bureau will be taken care of if the king is taken out. 230 00:18:37,420 --> 00:18:40,430 You've wasted your energy this whole time. 231 00:18:40,430 --> 00:18:46,690 And? What's the weakness of the king that you're trying to get at? 232 00:18:46,690 --> 00:18:49,510 It's an old, original sin. 233 00:18:52,060 --> 00:18:56,330 All the Joseon people who value their duty as human beings will sympathize. 234 00:18:58,290 --> 00:18:59,800 Original sin? 235 00:19:01,940 --> 00:19:03,560 By any chance, are you... 236 00:19:03,560 --> 00:19:05,200 Yes... 237 00:19:06,590 --> 00:19:08,860 The queen dowager at Gyungwoon Palace. 238 00:19:13,370 --> 00:19:18,860 She's the symbol of the original sin that the king committed to take the throne. 239 00:19:21,000 --> 00:19:25,330 But how will you use the queen dowager to take Gwanghae down from the throne now? 240 00:19:25,330 --> 00:19:28,820 What does it have to do with envoys? 241 00:19:31,240 --> 00:19:33,450 Please calm down. 242 00:19:33,450 --> 00:19:37,680 I said I'd take care of everything. 243 00:19:37,680 --> 00:19:41,660 Since you stepped down as mayor over Yoon Do Ha's matter 244 00:19:41,660 --> 00:19:44,530 you should rest for a while... 245 00:19:45,830 --> 00:19:48,310 and watch my back. 246 00:19:50,770 --> 00:19:55,660 My lord, can you trust Heo Gyoon? 247 00:19:55,660 --> 00:19:58,440 He's infamous for being sly. 248 00:19:58,440 --> 00:20:01,950 But it's time for me to be careful about my safety. 249 00:20:01,950 --> 00:20:05,050 Since Gwanghae already noticed me. 250 00:20:07,060 --> 00:20:11,750 What's the music he wants to dance to 251 00:20:11,750 --> 00:20:16,350 and if it's worth dancing along with him... 252 00:20:16,350 --> 00:20:17,820 I should find out first. 253 00:20:19,230 --> 00:20:21,770 And if I don't like his dance moves... 254 00:20:21,770 --> 00:20:25,670 Yes, you can cut off his limbs. 255 00:20:29,950 --> 00:20:32,720 Now now, clean up quickly... 256 00:20:32,720 --> 00:20:35,710 and let's do our best to produce gunpowder again! 257 00:20:35,710 --> 00:20:37,980 Yes! 258 00:20:37,980 --> 00:20:41,170 Seriously! Let me have it. 259 00:20:41,170 --> 00:20:43,210 You're not even fully recovered! 260 00:20:43,210 --> 00:20:48,610 The sulfur office is under my management! Go take care of the niter office! 261 00:20:48,610 --> 00:20:50,340 You're all better now! 262 00:20:51,370 --> 00:20:54,420 I don't see Hwa Yi around. He hasn't come yet? 263 00:20:54,420 --> 00:20:57,870 Right? I thought he'd be the first one to run over here. 264 00:20:57,870 --> 00:21:01,530 By the way, will you accept him quietly like this? 265 00:21:01,530 --> 00:21:03,680 After causing such big trouble in the bureau? 266 00:21:05,330 --> 00:21:07,960 We shouldn't do that, should we? 267 00:21:07,960 --> 00:21:10,440 Of course not! That's nonsense! 268 00:21:10,440 --> 00:21:14,020 This weaponry bureau full of manly men is not that kind of place! 269 00:21:14,020 --> 00:21:18,920 Manly men? You're as big as a bean! Talking about manly men... 270 00:21:18,920 --> 00:21:21,270 - Manly man? - Now now now! 271 00:21:21,270 --> 00:21:23,960 He thinks he's really cool. 272 00:21:25,120 --> 00:21:27,780 - Here you go! - Where are you going? 273 00:21:27,780 --> 00:21:30,430 What are they going to plot now? 274 00:21:30,430 --> 00:21:31,790 Let me be in on it! 275 00:21:47,820 --> 00:21:51,080 Yes, I need to hide for a while. 276 00:22:06,130 --> 00:22:07,250 What? 277 00:22:07,250 --> 00:22:08,550 What's wrong? 278 00:22:08,550 --> 00:22:10,500 My goodness. 279 00:22:11,630 --> 00:22:13,880 How did you appear like a ghost? 280 00:22:13,880 --> 00:22:17,600 I just showed up as usual. 281 00:22:17,600 --> 00:22:20,210 Like a runaway... 282 00:22:20,210 --> 00:22:22,210 you're the one who came out in a furtive manner. 283 00:22:22,210 --> 00:22:25,310 Runaway? Who? 284 00:22:27,460 --> 00:22:30,310 By the way, what's with the official robe? 285 00:22:31,320 --> 00:22:33,960 Are you going to the bureau by any chance? 286 00:22:33,960 --> 00:22:36,270 I can't stay in bed forever. 287 00:22:36,270 --> 00:22:38,960 Sir, please come to your senses! 288 00:22:38,960 --> 00:22:41,170 You shouldn't move around yet. 289 00:22:41,170 --> 00:22:44,070 By the way, what's with the luggage? 290 00:22:45,700 --> 00:22:47,350 What, this? 291 00:22:50,390 --> 00:22:51,890 Are you... 292 00:22:51,890 --> 00:22:54,700 Actually, for a while... 293 00:22:54,700 --> 00:22:58,140 Great idea! You're planning to stay in the bureau dorm! 294 00:22:58,140 --> 00:22:59,330 What? 295 00:22:59,330 --> 00:23:01,300 Thank you! 296 00:23:01,300 --> 00:23:03,970 I was uncomfortable that you were staying here 297 00:23:03,970 --> 00:23:05,880 but I couldn't tell you to leave. 298 00:23:05,880 --> 00:23:07,390 I couldn't find a solution. 299 00:23:08,410 --> 00:23:10,570 Were you that uncomfortable with me? 300 00:23:10,570 --> 00:23:13,290 Isn't it obvious? Men and women should be separate! 301 00:23:14,440 --> 00:23:18,180 Let's go. I'll check and make sure you get to use a single room. 302 00:23:18,180 --> 00:23:23,610 Look, sir! It's not that... Excuse me! 303 00:23:25,090 --> 00:23:27,340 Damn... I'm going nuts. 304 00:23:29,220 --> 00:23:30,510 Sir! 305 00:23:39,020 --> 00:23:41,650 Where did everyone go? 306 00:23:41,650 --> 00:23:44,520 Are you sure it should be open today? 307 00:23:44,520 --> 00:23:45,920 Yes. 308 00:23:49,700 --> 00:23:53,480 Sir! Over there... What's that over there? 309 00:24:00,620 --> 00:24:01,920 Sir! 310 00:24:01,920 --> 00:24:03,180 Manager Lee! 311 00:24:04,450 --> 00:24:07,880 Sir, what's wrong? What happened? 312 00:24:09,920 --> 00:24:13,470 - Steam again... - What did you say? 313 00:24:13,470 --> 00:24:16,250 What about others? Where are soldiers? 314 00:24:16,250 --> 00:24:18,890 Look! Is there anyone out there? 315 00:24:18,890 --> 00:24:21,550 Please tell me what happened. 316 00:24:21,550 --> 00:24:23,860 Why on earth is steam... 317 00:24:25,180 --> 00:24:26,720 It's your fault. 318 00:24:26,720 --> 00:24:30,340 Because of you, our bureau... 319 00:24:34,710 --> 00:24:36,250 came back to life. 320 00:24:36,250 --> 00:24:37,970 Pardon? 321 00:24:49,020 --> 00:24:50,360 Great, Newbie! 322 00:24:50,360 --> 00:24:51,990 Great job! 323 00:24:53,130 --> 00:24:57,540 This is how we say thanks! 324 00:24:57,540 --> 00:24:59,830 Everyone, what is all of this? 325 00:24:59,830 --> 00:25:04,280 Forgive us, sir. We took a tiny amount of gunpowder! 326 00:25:04,280 --> 00:25:06,330 - You'll look the other way, right? - What's that? 327 00:25:06,330 --> 00:25:10,120 - What about that steam? - I did it. 328 00:25:10,120 --> 00:25:13,080 With toasted rice in the pot. I scraped it with this. 329 00:25:13,080 --> 00:25:15,790 Didn't it smell nutty? 330 00:25:15,790 --> 00:25:20,430 What about my acting? Wasn't it good enough to 'slap a theatrical troupe'? 331 00:25:20,430 --> 00:25:23,100 You slapped both cheeks! 332 00:25:23,100 --> 00:25:25,490 Like this, like this, like this! 333 00:25:25,490 --> 00:25:26,910 - Manager Lee! - Like this? 334 00:25:26,910 --> 00:25:29,280 Your prank went too far. 335 00:25:29,280 --> 00:25:31,070 Do you know how shocked I was? 336 00:25:31,070 --> 00:25:33,470 You went too far! 337 00:25:33,470 --> 00:25:35,990 I thought something had happened again! 338 00:25:35,990 --> 00:25:38,410 I thought I did something wrong again. 339 00:25:38,410 --> 00:25:43,650 You didn't do anything wrong. We did. 340 00:25:46,980 --> 00:25:48,500 Thank you. 341 00:25:48,500 --> 00:25:50,890 The reason our bureau made it through... 342 00:25:54,420 --> 00:25:56,530 - is all thanks to you! - That's right! 343 00:25:58,960 --> 00:26:03,120 Yes, thanks to you, our bureau survived. 344 00:26:03,120 --> 00:26:06,700 No, not just our bureau, but our Joseon survived! 345 00:26:06,700 --> 00:26:08,740 That's right! 346 00:26:08,740 --> 00:26:13,840 This weaponry bureau is the power that protects Joseon! 347 00:26:15,060 --> 00:26:21,930 Now... let's gather our strength from here and do our best! 348 00:26:21,930 --> 00:26:26,950 The niter and sulfur teams will protect joseon together! 349 00:26:28,810 --> 00:26:31,880 What are you saying? It's the sulfur and niter teams! 350 00:26:31,880 --> 00:26:33,970 The niter team! 351 00:26:33,970 --> 00:26:36,260 The sulfur team! 352 00:26:36,260 --> 00:26:38,360 - Niter team! - Sulfur team! 353 00:26:44,450 --> 00:26:46,820 You shouldn't come here so often, sir. 354 00:26:46,820 --> 00:26:49,600 I'm here to say my greetings to Her Majesty! 355 00:26:49,600 --> 00:26:50,890 I can't even do that? 356 00:26:50,890 --> 00:26:54,340 If you keep doing this, we have no choice but to report it to the palace. 357 00:26:57,020 --> 00:26:59,010 Do as you please. 358 00:27:00,650 --> 00:27:01,690 Sir... 359 00:27:01,690 --> 00:27:04,500 Will you make a path now? 360 00:27:07,000 --> 00:27:12,910 Ma'am, do you mean that Her Highness may still be alive? 361 00:27:14,230 --> 00:27:18,770 I know... how absurd this may sound. 362 00:27:20,140 --> 00:27:24,260 But this eye of Mercy Goddess is definitely Nam Sa Go's... 363 00:27:24,260 --> 00:27:26,360 I gave this to Princess. 364 00:27:27,420 --> 00:27:31,560 If she's dead from the accident, shouldn't this disappear as well? 365 00:27:31,560 --> 00:27:38,330 But we shouldn't hold a useless hope just over that. 366 00:27:38,330 --> 00:27:41,510 That's why I'm asking for help from both of you. 367 00:27:41,510 --> 00:27:44,560 I'd like to know the truth. 368 00:27:46,510 --> 00:27:49,280 Who brought this here... 369 00:27:49,280 --> 00:27:52,160 If he knows the meaning of the prediction... 370 00:27:52,160 --> 00:27:59,210 Whether he knows... if the princess is dead or alive. 371 00:28:10,210 --> 00:28:13,690 If that's the case, we should meet with Hong Young at the weaponry bureau. 372 00:28:14,740 --> 00:28:17,980 Since soil collectors came by, he can look into it. 373 00:28:17,980 --> 00:28:20,290 No, there was one more thing. 374 00:28:20,290 --> 00:28:22,470 According to Court Lady Jung 375 00:28:22,470 --> 00:28:27,150 she also saw the sulfur technician who was implicated in the last accident. 376 00:28:27,150 --> 00:28:29,090 A sulfur technician? 377 00:28:29,090 --> 00:28:32,940 But even if we look into it, I wonder if it'll mean anything. 378 00:28:32,940 --> 00:28:36,030 I do understand how the queen dowager feels 379 00:28:36,030 --> 00:28:38,930 but it may be a useless hope. 380 00:28:39,970 --> 00:28:43,200 That's true. She already passed away. 381 00:28:43,200 --> 00:28:48,020 If she's alive somewhere, why wouldn't she have shown up yet? 382 00:28:49,090 --> 00:28:53,570 'The owner of the land who rules fire'? 383 00:28:53,570 --> 00:28:57,850 So if that prediction is true... 384 00:28:57,850 --> 00:29:02,720 and if the princess was alive, I wonder what would've happened. 385 00:29:02,720 --> 00:29:06,280 Sir, what do you mean by that? 386 00:29:06,280 --> 00:29:09,620 I heard before Haneum died 387 00:29:09,620 --> 00:29:12,960 about Nam Sa Go's prediction that turned the palace upside down at the time. 388 00:29:12,960 --> 00:29:18,160 That the owner of the prediction was not Prince Yeongchang. 389 00:29:18,160 --> 00:29:21,260 It was the princess. 390 00:29:21,260 --> 00:29:22,800 What? 391 00:29:24,360 --> 00:29:27,280 But, sir, isn't it odd? 392 00:29:27,280 --> 00:29:31,160 How could a princess become the owner in this land? 393 00:29:31,160 --> 00:29:33,690 Is the owner of the land a man? 394 00:29:33,690 --> 00:29:37,610 If not, is it the authority who owns power? 395 00:29:37,610 --> 00:29:39,470 Who do you think it is? 396 00:29:39,470 --> 00:29:41,520 Sir... 397 00:29:41,520 --> 00:29:45,390 When I heard it from Haneum, I thought about it. 398 00:29:45,390 --> 00:29:49,180 'What could the prediction mean?' 399 00:29:49,180 --> 00:29:55,190 'Why did Nam Sa Go say the subject of the prediction was the princess?' 400 00:29:58,000 --> 00:30:00,810 It's useless at this point... 401 00:30:00,810 --> 00:30:03,440 but it reminds me of the thought again. 402 00:30:04,640 --> 00:30:07,300 So if she was alive... 403 00:30:07,300 --> 00:30:10,020 what would have changed? 404 00:30:20,740 --> 00:30:22,700 Where did he go? 405 00:30:26,730 --> 00:30:27,970 You're working hard. 406 00:30:27,970 --> 00:30:29,910 - What's going on? - How is it? 407 00:30:35,680 --> 00:30:37,170 Thank you. 408 00:30:37,170 --> 00:30:39,540 The reason our bureau is safe is... 409 00:30:43,090 --> 00:30:44,300 It's all thanks to you! 410 00:30:44,300 --> 00:30:48,170 Yes, thanks to you, our bureau survived. 411 00:30:48,170 --> 00:30:51,570 No, not just our bureau, but our Joseon survived! 412 00:30:51,570 --> 00:30:53,590 - That's right! - That's right! 413 00:30:53,590 --> 00:30:58,680 This weaponry bureau is the power that protects our Joseon! 414 00:30:59,780 --> 00:31:03,210 No, the reason I came here is... 415 00:31:15,510 --> 00:31:17,290 What are you thinking about? 416 00:31:19,260 --> 00:31:20,270 Pardon? 417 00:31:25,980 --> 00:31:29,620 You must be feeling lazy. This is not good. 418 00:31:41,980 --> 00:31:43,610 This is chilled tea with ice. 419 00:31:43,610 --> 00:31:45,540 I got it from the east ice storage. 420 00:31:45,540 --> 00:31:50,360 You must've worked hard all day in front of the hot kiln as a woman. 421 00:31:50,360 --> 00:31:52,390 Take a break for a bit. 422 00:31:53,440 --> 00:31:56,230 It's much worse at the sulfur mine. 423 00:31:56,230 --> 00:31:58,250 This won't affect me at all. 424 00:31:58,250 --> 00:32:00,660 Yes, I'm sure you're fine. 425 00:32:00,660 --> 00:32:02,610 But be considerate of my effort and try some. 426 00:32:02,610 --> 00:32:04,750 I brought it for you. 427 00:32:16,090 --> 00:32:20,910 - I'm curious about something. - What is it? 428 00:32:20,910 --> 00:32:25,360 What does it mean that the weaponry bureau can protect Joseon? 429 00:32:25,360 --> 00:32:30,360 Everyone seems to work here with that sense of duty. 430 00:32:35,300 --> 00:32:41,460 It's because the situation surrounding Joseon is getting more dangerous. 431 00:32:41,460 --> 00:32:44,950 Between Ming and the newly rising Later Jin 432 00:32:44,950 --> 00:32:48,640 we don't know when a war like the Imjin War will break out. 433 00:32:48,640 --> 00:32:50,660 Did you say, a war? 434 00:32:50,660 --> 00:32:54,670 That's why I'm also following His Majesty. 435 00:32:54,670 --> 00:32:56,580 Regardless of who he is... 436 00:32:56,580 --> 00:33:02,570 at least he has the right goal of protecting this country. 437 00:33:16,990 --> 00:33:19,910 I finished this, so I should get going. 438 00:33:19,910 --> 00:33:21,800 I have to check on the kiln. 439 00:33:23,680 --> 00:33:26,360 Oh, sir... 440 00:33:26,360 --> 00:33:29,780 did you see my prayer beads? 441 00:33:29,780 --> 00:33:30,830 Prayer beads? 442 00:33:30,830 --> 00:33:34,860 It's a precious thing that my mother gave me, but I lost it. 443 00:33:36,190 --> 00:33:37,380 Really? 444 00:33:39,810 --> 00:33:41,300 Prayer beads? 445 00:33:42,550 --> 00:33:45,370 No, I don't know where she dropped it either. 446 00:33:45,370 --> 00:33:47,570 There was so much going on. 447 00:33:47,570 --> 00:33:52,950 Right. Just in case you knew, I stopped by on my way to the palace. 448 00:33:54,020 --> 00:33:56,430 Anyway, tell me if you remember. 449 00:33:56,430 --> 00:33:58,330 It looks like... 450 00:33:58,330 --> 00:34:00,220 It's fine, it's fine. 451 00:34:00,220 --> 00:34:02,500 I know what it looks like. 452 00:34:02,500 --> 00:34:03,700 You do? 453 00:34:03,700 --> 00:34:05,600 You know that I held her hand before. 454 00:34:05,600 --> 00:34:07,010 Suddenly. 455 00:34:16,860 --> 00:34:19,820 That's right. That time? 456 00:34:19,820 --> 00:34:24,490 Not just that time. I've held that hand from time to time. 457 00:34:24,490 --> 00:34:27,760 What? You kept holding her hand? 458 00:34:29,000 --> 00:34:30,610 Look at how shocked you get! 459 00:34:30,610 --> 00:34:34,610 It's me, Kang In Woo. Isn't it obvious? 460 00:34:36,740 --> 00:34:38,250 Be careful. 461 00:34:38,250 --> 00:34:41,620 Even in her disguise as a man, Hwa Yi is still a woman. 462 00:34:43,880 --> 00:34:47,700 - Are you keeping me in check? - What are you saying? 463 00:34:47,700 --> 00:34:52,070 Forget it! Anyway, I delivered the message, so I'm leaving. 464 00:34:56,990 --> 00:34:58,940 I'm suspicious of you. 465 00:35:01,620 --> 00:35:04,360 Something that was on her wrist... 466 00:35:05,720 --> 00:35:08,010 It's an important thing for her. 467 00:35:20,450 --> 00:35:24,260 Sire, Councilor Hong is here. 468 00:35:24,260 --> 00:35:26,560 I heard you were looking for me. 469 00:35:26,560 --> 00:35:29,240 - Leave us alone. - Yes, sire. 470 00:35:32,100 --> 00:35:33,720 What is it about... 471 00:35:33,720 --> 00:35:36,700 that you'd ask me to come to the palace without wearing the official robe? 472 00:35:38,780 --> 00:35:43,180 The official robe doesn't seem to suit you that well. 473 00:35:43,180 --> 00:35:44,610 Pardon? 474 00:35:44,610 --> 00:35:49,530 How about it? If you can get by, come along. 475 00:35:49,530 --> 00:35:52,740 You should come with me. 476 00:35:52,740 --> 00:35:56,670 What? You'll get a military post? 477 00:35:58,540 --> 00:36:02,440 My father's power... is nice for things like this. 478 00:36:04,020 --> 00:36:06,280 I got a position at the weaponry bureau. 479 00:36:06,280 --> 00:36:08,800 It's not just that! 480 00:36:08,800 --> 00:36:11,320 You're exceptional when it comes to martial arts. 481 00:36:11,320 --> 00:36:14,210 Why did you come up with such an idea all of a sudden? 482 00:36:14,210 --> 00:36:19,410 Well... let's say that I found someone I want to protect close-up. 483 00:36:19,410 --> 00:36:21,510 Not just one, but two. 484 00:36:21,510 --> 00:36:23,150 What? 485 00:36:23,150 --> 00:36:29,180 Between two women... are you two-timing? 486 00:36:29,180 --> 00:36:30,920 Nope. 487 00:36:32,120 --> 00:36:33,600 Both of them... 488 00:36:36,050 --> 00:36:38,340 I should say both are men, for now. 489 00:36:40,810 --> 00:36:42,400 You punk. 490 00:36:42,400 --> 00:36:46,590 Hey... not me. You shouldn't like me. 491 00:36:50,540 --> 00:36:51,660 By the way... 492 00:36:51,660 --> 00:36:55,150 do you know about prayer beads? 493 00:36:55,150 --> 00:36:57,720 You're knowledgeable in little things. 494 00:36:57,720 --> 00:36:59,280 Prayer beads? 495 00:36:59,280 --> 00:37:01,410 Someone I know lost it... 496 00:37:01,410 --> 00:37:03,470 so I want to get the same thing 497 00:37:03,470 --> 00:37:06,380 but it's so unique, I can't find it. 498 00:37:06,380 --> 00:37:09,100 How unique can it be for prayer beads? 499 00:37:09,100 --> 00:37:11,140 It's... 500 00:37:18,590 --> 00:37:19,970 From what I remember... 501 00:37:22,540 --> 00:37:24,930 it looked like this. 502 00:37:24,930 --> 00:37:27,450 Among wooden beads... 503 00:37:29,740 --> 00:37:33,840 is a stone in the shape of an eye. 504 00:37:42,340 --> 00:37:43,610 This... 505 00:37:43,610 --> 00:37:45,350 Is there something going on? 506 00:37:46,970 --> 00:37:48,190 Brother? 507 00:37:52,210 --> 00:37:53,550 It's nothing. 508 00:37:53,550 --> 00:37:58,910 This is called 'Eye of Mercy Goddess.' 509 00:37:58,910 --> 00:38:01,010 Eye of Mercy Goddess? 510 00:38:01,010 --> 00:38:04,740 It's from faraway Arabia 511 00:38:04,740 --> 00:38:07,540 so it won't be easy to get in Joseon. 512 00:38:07,540 --> 00:38:08,910 I see. 513 00:38:10,040 --> 00:38:11,960 What can I do... 514 00:38:13,910 --> 00:38:17,530 By the way... who lost this? 515 00:38:18,840 --> 00:38:20,800 I'll check and see if I can get it. 516 00:38:25,630 --> 00:38:29,340 Are you leaving now, Lady? 517 00:38:29,340 --> 00:38:30,990 What's with you? 518 00:38:32,440 --> 00:38:33,510 Also... 519 00:38:35,140 --> 00:38:38,030 'Lady'? If someone hears you... 520 00:38:38,030 --> 00:38:40,680 My legs were hurting so much. 521 00:38:40,680 --> 00:38:43,690 I've waited for a long time. Let's go. 522 00:38:43,690 --> 00:38:45,940 For me? Why? 523 00:38:45,940 --> 00:38:49,840 Where are we going? Excuse me, Young Master! 524 00:38:49,840 --> 00:38:51,130 Young Master! 525 00:38:51,130 --> 00:38:54,920 Seriously, excuse me! Why don't you let my hand go? 526 00:38:54,920 --> 00:38:57,680 You told me not to look at you as a woman. 527 00:38:57,680 --> 00:39:01,260 It's more odd when a guy walks with another guy holding hands. 528 00:39:09,460 --> 00:39:12,890 Just where are we going? 529 00:39:15,260 --> 00:39:16,640 Over there. 530 00:39:25,490 --> 00:39:28,340 Pick anything you want. 531 00:39:28,340 --> 00:39:29,850 Pardon? 532 00:39:29,850 --> 00:39:35,010 Even in this disguise, you're a woman. Your wrist feels empty, so it bothers me. 533 00:39:36,310 --> 00:39:38,870 I wanted to get you the same prayer beads 534 00:39:38,870 --> 00:39:42,340 but it will take time, so wear something else in the meantime. 535 00:39:42,340 --> 00:39:45,620 Why... would you? 536 00:39:45,620 --> 00:39:47,240 This is nice! 537 00:39:49,700 --> 00:39:52,740 I'm fine. You don't need to do this. 538 00:39:52,740 --> 00:39:55,930 Young Master, that's not for a guy. 539 00:39:57,720 --> 00:40:00,980 Doesn't he look a little like a girl? 540 00:40:00,980 --> 00:40:03,240 I think it'll suit him well. 541 00:40:03,240 --> 00:40:05,220 I see. 542 00:40:06,770 --> 00:40:08,480 Let's go now. 543 00:40:14,180 --> 00:40:15,320 Perfect! 544 00:40:15,320 --> 00:40:19,170 Let's have this tied to this wrist from now on. 545 00:40:20,310 --> 00:40:24,760 Until... I change it with another one next time. 546 00:40:27,260 --> 00:40:28,520 How much is it? 547 00:40:38,120 --> 00:40:40,250 Where are we, sire? 548 00:40:40,250 --> 00:40:45,020 It's my secret house. It's time that you should know about it. 549 00:40:45,020 --> 00:40:48,040 Did you say, a secret house? Then... 550 00:40:49,360 --> 00:40:54,360 You know that you can't just use standard tactics in politics. 551 00:40:54,360 --> 00:40:57,960 Besides, I'm an expert in dirty tricks behind one's back. 552 00:40:57,960 --> 00:40:59,910 Isn't that right? 553 00:41:02,060 --> 00:41:03,200 Sire! 554 00:41:04,990 --> 00:41:06,880 They've arrived. 555 00:41:06,880 --> 00:41:10,330 Sire, who are they? 556 00:41:10,330 --> 00:41:14,640 They're the ones I shouldn't see as the king of this country. 557 00:41:14,640 --> 00:41:16,370 Let's go. 558 00:41:31,640 --> 00:41:32,900 Sire. 559 00:41:32,900 --> 00:41:34,890 Answer them. 560 00:42:00,670 --> 00:42:02,090 Braids? 561 00:42:02,090 --> 00:42:04,770 Yes, they are secret envoys from Later Jin. 562 00:42:05,990 --> 00:42:10,300 Sire, I came with a secret order from Khan of Later Jin. 563 00:42:10,300 --> 00:42:13,390 We introduce ourselves to King of Joseon. 564 00:42:13,390 --> 00:42:16,640 Thank you for traveling far. 565 00:42:25,650 --> 00:42:31,700 I received a secret letter from Nurhaci through Jeju Officer Moon. 566 00:42:37,360 --> 00:42:39,340 Forgive me, but is he... 567 00:42:40,460 --> 00:42:43,720 Don't worry about him. He's my most trusted retainer. 568 00:42:43,720 --> 00:42:48,350 He will take charge of keeping in contact with you from now on. 569 00:42:50,030 --> 00:42:57,220 Our Khan hopes that Your Majesty will take pity on our Later Jin. 570 00:42:58,760 --> 00:43:01,490 To take pity on you... 571 00:43:04,100 --> 00:43:06,740 That's not enough. 572 00:43:06,740 --> 00:43:08,620 If you want something 573 00:43:08,620 --> 00:43:11,920 shouldn't you show me more of your cards? 574 00:43:14,820 --> 00:43:16,700 According to my intel 575 00:43:16,700 --> 00:43:20,320 I heard Nurhaci is preparing an all-out war against Ming. 576 00:43:20,320 --> 00:43:23,940 Not just plundering the border... 577 00:43:23,940 --> 00:43:26,480 He must be aiming to take over the continent. 578 00:43:31,240 --> 00:43:33,200 That's right. 579 00:43:33,200 --> 00:43:36,390 A war will break out soon. 580 00:43:36,390 --> 00:43:40,220 Our Khan has completed preparing for everything. 581 00:43:40,220 --> 00:43:44,210 And he doesn't want to turn Joseon into an enemy. 582 00:43:45,260 --> 00:43:50,740 He's very well aware of the powerful gunpowder and the military of Joseon. 583 00:43:56,070 --> 00:43:58,900 Sire, please be well. 584 00:44:05,860 --> 00:44:08,960 Sire, are you prepared? 585 00:44:08,960 --> 00:44:13,850 Communication with Later Jin like this will be a big damage to Your Majesty. 586 00:44:13,850 --> 00:44:18,140 That's why I'm pulling this trick not to get caught. 587 00:44:18,140 --> 00:44:19,470 Sire! 588 00:44:19,470 --> 00:44:26,230 Joseon will soon be caught in the conflict between Ming and Later Jin. 589 00:44:27,280 --> 00:44:30,090 Like the Imjin War in the past... 590 00:44:30,090 --> 00:44:33,990 we might go through someone else's war on this land. 591 00:44:35,050 --> 00:44:40,400 In my land... with blood shed by my people. 592 00:44:43,550 --> 00:44:45,470 I'm sure you know... 593 00:44:45,470 --> 00:44:48,310 every time the condition surrounding the peninsula changed 594 00:44:48,310 --> 00:44:51,130 this land has always been attacked. 595 00:44:52,160 --> 00:44:57,870 That they shamelessly held their fight on our land. 596 00:45:00,530 --> 00:45:02,770 In order to stop that from happening... 597 00:45:02,770 --> 00:45:07,690 we also have to establish a close relationship with Later Jin now. 598 00:45:07,690 --> 00:45:09,600 But you have to be on alert. 599 00:45:09,600 --> 00:45:12,470 Later Jin is lowering its head right now 600 00:45:12,470 --> 00:45:14,740 but once it becomes the leading power of the continent 601 00:45:14,740 --> 00:45:16,740 another tyranny will start. 602 00:45:16,740 --> 00:45:20,070 How would I not know that? 603 00:45:20,070 --> 00:45:23,410 That's why we have to grow our power at the same time. 604 00:45:26,370 --> 00:45:30,600 Ming sent its envoys to pressure us to send troops 605 00:45:30,600 --> 00:45:36,170 and Later Jin is threatening us, disguised as begging, not to get involved. 606 00:45:37,680 --> 00:45:42,840 I'll make sure to win this fight. 607 00:45:42,840 --> 00:45:45,850 No matter what price I have to pay. 608 00:45:54,800 --> 00:46:01,190 And you'll have to take charge of this diplomatic fight from now on. 609 00:46:06,840 --> 00:46:09,800 Sir, I thought you left for the day. 610 00:46:11,050 --> 00:46:14,340 Bring the list of soil collectors in the bureau, and their work log. 611 00:46:14,340 --> 00:46:15,380 Pardon? 612 00:46:16,370 --> 00:46:19,830 Bring Hwa Yi in the sulfur office too. 613 00:46:23,080 --> 00:46:25,830 Stop with that and go to Manager Bang. 614 00:46:25,830 --> 00:46:28,630 - Me? - Yes, he's looking for you. 615 00:46:28,630 --> 00:46:30,260 He says it's urgent. 616 00:46:35,690 --> 00:46:39,930 Soil collectors and the sulfur technician who went to Gyungwoon Palace? 617 00:46:39,930 --> 00:46:43,750 Yes, I need to check something with them. 618 00:46:43,750 --> 00:46:45,830 What's the reason? 619 00:46:45,830 --> 00:46:50,670 I will tell you about that eventually. 620 00:46:50,670 --> 00:46:54,240 It's not certain yet. 621 00:46:55,320 --> 00:47:01,700 But soil collectors and the technician went to Gyungwoon Palace? 622 00:47:02,940 --> 00:47:04,740 For what reason? 623 00:47:06,080 --> 00:47:10,660 Yes, we went to Gyungwoon Palace last time. 624 00:47:10,660 --> 00:47:12,370 What's going on? 625 00:47:12,370 --> 00:47:16,400 How would I know? Commissioner Hong is looking for you. 626 00:47:16,400 --> 00:47:18,760 What? He is? 627 00:47:20,160 --> 00:47:21,220 Why? 628 00:47:22,860 --> 00:47:26,360 You did something wrong at Gyungwoon Palace that day, right? 629 00:47:26,360 --> 00:47:27,830 No, we didn't! 630 00:47:27,830 --> 00:47:30,630 I don't know what it's about, but we're innocent! 631 00:47:31,940 --> 00:47:35,710 Then what could be wrong? He didn't look happy at all. 632 00:47:35,710 --> 00:47:39,180 - He's also looking for Hwa Yi... - Hwa Yi? 633 00:47:40,490 --> 00:47:43,700 - Why is that? - I don't know either! 634 00:47:43,700 --> 00:47:48,310 He just told me to bring you guys and Hwa Yi. 635 00:47:48,310 --> 00:47:50,530 Go ask him! Come! 636 00:47:51,810 --> 00:47:55,080 - How could we ask that... - Hurry up and follow me! 637 00:48:05,170 --> 00:48:07,100 Why is he looking for me? 638 00:48:09,240 --> 00:48:13,200 Does he know that I went to Gyungwoon Palace? 639 00:48:15,160 --> 00:48:17,720 Sir, I brought all of them. 640 00:48:21,330 --> 00:48:24,640 Why is it only them? What about the sulfur technician? 641 00:48:24,640 --> 00:48:27,280 It's because... I couldn't find him. 642 00:48:27,280 --> 00:48:28,720 What? 643 00:48:28,720 --> 00:48:32,040 The sulfur office says that he left for here... 644 00:48:32,040 --> 00:48:35,200 but I can't find him in the dorm or anywhere else. 645 00:48:42,870 --> 00:48:45,710 - How much is this? - It's 3 poon. 646 00:48:47,390 --> 00:48:50,230 - Let's make it 5 poon with this. - Sure, let's do that. 647 00:48:51,410 --> 00:48:52,880 Excuse me... 648 00:48:54,200 --> 00:48:56,390 How much are these? 649 00:48:57,700 --> 00:48:59,960 It's for a lady. 650 00:48:59,960 --> 00:49:04,500 Something like this is 5 poon, and these are 10 poon. 651 00:49:04,500 --> 00:49:06,360 Have a look! 652 00:49:09,840 --> 00:49:13,930 Isn't this pretty? If it's for your beloved... 653 00:49:13,930 --> 00:49:16,280 What are you saying? 654 00:49:16,280 --> 00:49:18,760 It's not! Absolutely not! 655 00:49:20,470 --> 00:49:23,340 It's not? Then if it's for your mother... 656 00:49:23,340 --> 00:49:25,260 this should be good. 657 00:49:25,260 --> 00:49:29,600 Mature ladies prefer things like this. 658 00:49:29,600 --> 00:49:33,820 Not that one. I'll take the other one from earlier. 659 00:49:45,400 --> 00:49:47,120 Did I do something foolish? 660 00:49:48,870 --> 00:49:52,740 No, it's possible that we could exchange favors in gratitude. 661 00:49:52,740 --> 00:49:53,880 Of course. 662 00:49:54,430 --> 00:49:56,090 Sir! 663 00:49:57,990 --> 00:49:59,580 What? What's going on? 664 00:49:59,580 --> 00:50:02,060 Hwa Yi. Have you seen him? 665 00:50:03,150 --> 00:50:04,160 Hwa Yi? 666 00:50:37,470 --> 00:50:39,380 Who are you? 667 00:50:46,240 --> 00:50:49,570 Has anyone heard from Hwa Yi overnight? 668 00:50:49,570 --> 00:50:51,880 - No. - I haven't. 669 00:50:51,880 --> 00:50:54,400 - Search everywhere! - Yes, sir! 670 00:51:05,560 --> 00:51:07,030 Sir! 671 00:51:07,030 --> 00:51:08,410 Sir. 672 00:51:08,410 --> 00:51:11,840 - How did it go? - No one has seen Hwa Yi. 673 00:51:11,840 --> 00:51:14,930 When I saw him in the bureau, that was the last time. 674 00:51:14,930 --> 00:51:18,510 Did he sink into the ground or shoot into the sky? 675 00:51:18,510 --> 00:51:21,070 What kind of absurdity is this? 676 00:51:21,070 --> 00:51:23,790 Hwa Yi! Hwa Yi! 677 00:51:23,790 --> 00:51:25,430 Young Master! 678 00:51:28,650 --> 00:51:32,040 - What brought you here? - Did Hwa Yi come here? 679 00:51:32,040 --> 00:51:37,560 I should go to Mohwa Hall to greet the envoys myself? 680 00:51:38,680 --> 00:51:43,770 The vice minister of the envoy group is an imperial prince. 681 00:51:43,770 --> 00:51:47,260 I believe it's proper to greet them formally. 682 00:51:47,260 --> 00:51:51,760 Besides, they're coming to discuss the matter of sending troops. 683 00:51:51,760 --> 00:51:55,850 So we should appease them first... 684 00:52:00,580 --> 00:52:02,540 Fine, let's do that. 685 00:52:02,540 --> 00:52:06,610 If it's what's required for them to leave quietly... 686 00:52:07,710 --> 00:52:10,150 I'd even lower my head. 687 00:52:24,020 --> 00:52:25,180 Is he? 688 00:52:35,690 --> 00:52:38,930 My goodness! You must've been startled. 689 00:52:41,700 --> 00:52:42,760 Who are you? 690 00:52:42,760 --> 00:52:47,010 Goodness! That's what I'm curious about. 691 00:52:47,010 --> 00:52:48,770 About you. 692 00:52:53,250 --> 00:52:56,550 [Mohwa Hall] 693 00:53:13,120 --> 00:53:15,740 You were suspicious from the beginning. 694 00:53:17,080 --> 00:53:20,390 I don't know where you've been or what you've done before... 695 00:53:20,390 --> 00:53:24,690 First, you fell into the weaponry bureau and saved the king who was cornered. 696 00:53:24,690 --> 00:53:28,250 And now you're hanging around Gyungwoon Palace? 697 00:53:31,100 --> 00:53:32,210 What? 698 00:53:36,780 --> 00:53:38,560 Eye of Mercy Goddess. 699 00:53:38,560 --> 00:53:42,210 It's you who brought the bizarre prayer beads to Gyungwoon Palace 700 00:53:42,210 --> 00:53:46,070 and tried to stir up the queen dowager, right? 701 00:53:48,290 --> 00:53:52,850 Although I don't know why the queen dowager stepped up. 702 00:53:52,850 --> 00:53:56,190 What do you mean by that? 703 00:53:56,190 --> 00:54:00,720 - Are you... - Goodness... 704 00:54:01,920 --> 00:54:04,440 It's too late to deny it. 705 00:54:06,150 --> 00:54:10,010 It's with Mother? 706 00:54:14,000 --> 00:54:16,260 No! No! 707 00:54:16,260 --> 00:54:18,550 - No! - Stop! Stop him! 708 00:54:18,550 --> 00:54:19,770 Let go! 709 00:54:19,770 --> 00:54:21,920 Then, that's when... 710 00:54:23,540 --> 00:54:25,410 So, look... 711 00:54:27,130 --> 00:54:29,300 Imagine how curious I must be... 712 00:54:38,490 --> 00:54:42,870 about who you are and what your goal is. 713 00:54:42,870 --> 00:54:44,560 My goal? 714 00:54:54,010 --> 00:54:59,990 Are you an informant for the king? 715 00:55:02,690 --> 00:55:08,760 I'm asking if Gwanghae is behind you. 716 00:55:27,660 --> 00:55:30,310 This is very embarrassing... 717 00:55:30,310 --> 00:55:33,730 They're making us wait for over 15 minutes! 718 00:55:33,730 --> 00:55:36,900 Do they not know that His Majesty came all the way here? 719 00:55:36,900 --> 00:55:40,580 They do! I heard a message was sent ahead. 720 00:55:40,580 --> 00:55:44,380 Sire, please return to the palace now. 721 00:55:44,380 --> 00:55:46,910 Their behavior is not acceptable! 722 00:55:46,910 --> 00:55:49,530 They're envoys from Ming! 723 00:55:49,530 --> 00:55:52,700 If that happens, what would they think of us? 724 00:55:54,290 --> 00:55:58,240 Then should we wait here until we turn to rocks? 725 00:55:58,240 --> 00:56:01,630 They planned to trick us! 726 00:56:01,630 --> 00:56:03,820 That's the duty of the retainer in the relationship. 727 00:56:03,820 --> 00:56:06,010 What choice do we have? 728 00:56:07,260 --> 00:56:11,330 More than anything, it's the fault of Joseon... 729 00:56:11,330 --> 00:56:15,470 Excuse me, sir! 730 00:56:17,980 --> 00:56:19,370 Sire! 731 00:56:19,370 --> 00:56:21,860 What happened? What about the envoys? 732 00:56:21,860 --> 00:56:27,440 The envoys... are not coming this way... 733 00:56:28,840 --> 00:56:30,750 What do you mean? 734 00:56:31,710 --> 00:56:34,680 Then where did they go? 735 00:56:36,710 --> 00:56:38,900 Can't you hear me? 736 00:56:50,510 --> 00:56:52,580 Queen Majesty. 737 00:56:57,200 --> 00:56:59,280 Following the command from the emperor of Ming 738 00:56:59,280 --> 00:57:05,300 we came to say our greetings to the most senior elder of Joseon first. 739 00:57:06,970 --> 00:57:08,200 Ma'am. 740 00:57:09,840 --> 00:57:12,990 His Majesty has arrived! 741 00:57:53,580 --> 00:58:03,580 Subtitles by DramaFever 742 00:58:08,830 --> 00:58:10,530 [Hwajung] 743 00:58:10,530 --> 00:58:15,180 I also want to take down the king! 744 00:58:15,180 --> 00:58:18,760 You want to take down the king? You do? 745 00:58:18,760 --> 00:58:23,160 The king of Joseon is refusing to send troops? How dare he! 746 00:58:23,160 --> 00:58:26,980 I won't regret this. I will walk this path. Absolutely. 747 00:58:26,980 --> 00:58:31,230 I'll make sure to see Gwanghae shed tears of blood. 748 00:58:31,230 --> 00:58:35,030 What's the truth of the prayer beads that the queen dowager is chasing? 749 00:58:35,030 --> 00:58:37,200 What should we do? 750 00:58:37,200 --> 00:58:39,520 Where did you go, Hwa Yi? 751 00:58:39,520 --> 00:58:42,850 The queen dowager went out to see you. 752 00:58:42,850 --> 00:58:46,250 What did you just say? She went out to see me?