Original subtitles

Get the adulterer!

Well?

Do you choose to escape or get caught?

Where have you been, Your Majesty?

Chuh-sun, where did you go with the king?

Why won't you answer me?

The king went into town to see how the people are doing.

Is that true, Your Majesty?

Yes. I guess I worried you.

You mustn't leave without bodyguards.

I'm safe, so let it slide.

Let's go inside, it's quite cold.

Episode 33

I nearly had a heart attack.

I guess this is what it's like getting caught having an affair.

Your Majesty.

Don't ever lie to the queen again.

Alright, I won't.

I hope the lady doesn't get into any trouble.

Forget what happened tonight.

I should.

What a witch.

You think I'll forgive you for this?

Who's your lover?

Tell me right now!

What do you care?

Why you little... I'm your husband!

Quit acting like you are.

Wh... What?!

You kicked me out, didn't you?

It's over between us. Don't come to my house again.

A royal's marriage isn't over until the king announces it is.

That's our law.

You're still my wife. How dare you use such a vulgar name,

lure all kinds of men, and ruin my reputation?!

I'd rather you report me. That I'm dating court officials.

Wh... What?

If you don't have the nerve, leave.

I'll find proof of your adultery, and make you pay with your life.

Wait and see.

Let's go.

The queen called for you.

Is it true the king went out to check on how his people are doing?

Yes.

Who did he meet when it's long past curfew?

We overheard some drunk men.

Drunk men...

Alright, I believe you.

The queens will be worried to hear about these excursions.

And the people might gossip.

Make sure nothing happens to the king.

I will.

Lady Oh, do you think Chuh-sun lied?

You don't trust him?

It's not that, I trust him more than anyone.

But why do I feel so uneasy?

I heard you were with the king. You're late.

What are you doing outside?

I needed some fresh air.

The cold air is doing nothing for me.

How's the investigation going? Do you have any leads?

No. Tomorrow's the last day of the physical, so we'll see.

What happens to the poor fellow?

He'll be punished for abusing a maid and ruining our reputation.

Yes... He should be...

Is there something you want to say?

No... Get some sleep. See you tomorrow.

Your Majesty, what are you looking for?

Nothing.

Ma'am, look what I found.

What is it?

I think the gentleman dropped it.

We're checking everyone's testes, but we still haven't found him.

We still have one more day. Let's wait and see.

Mr. Kim, is there any proof?

I'm investigating a lead. I'm sure I'll find the culprit.

Our lives are at stake.

You must do all you can to find him.

We will, sir.

I heard she killed herself.

I'm sorry about that.

I was going to leave it to you, but this is getting out of hand.

Please leave it to me.

I will find out who fathered the child and make him pay dearly.

You shouldn't have involved the eunuchs.

It's about enforcing our rules. We need their co-operation.

The eunuchs are doing all they can to get to the bottom of this.

But what if they can't find the culprit?

I'll make sure they do. Trust me.

Check for other pregnant maids.

I will.

Call the female supervisor.

You're sure this is accurate?

Yes. We record the first...

and last day of everyone's period.

Check the maids who missed it this month.

I will.

Begin.

Come forward if you skipped your period.

Don't lie, we have your records.

Do it.

She's checking their virginity too?

I'm afraid she'll get us to roll up our skirts too.

She's going to the extreme.

If word of this gets out, no one will take our dept. seriously.

She's trying to be sure...

no one gets away with it.

She sees what she wants.

She's just like them, you know.

What do you mean?

She herself had a lover and now she's investigating the maids.

A lover?

Royal Lady Jung, is that true?

How dare you say that.

Will you just stop defending the queen?

Everyone knows about the rumor that she and Mr. Kim were lovers.

How dare you insult the queen.

Stop brown-nosing and see her for what she is.

Or you'll be very disappointed one day.

I should leave too.

Pass.

Pass.

Pass.

How many more do I have to check?

I see them even when my eyes are closed.

I'm afraid I'll dream of them.

Today is the last day. I'll buy you some nice wine.

You promised.

Yes, sir.

Bring in the next three!

How did it go?

I passed.

Great. The heavens helped you.

But what about you? You won't have such luck.

Miss Park, listen very carefully.

As of today, we are strangers. Whatever happens to me, ignore me.

Will you promise?

No, Mr. Choi, I can't do that.

Let's just run away.

I don't mind, even if we live as beggars.

No way. We can't run away forever. What about your family?

Then what should we do?

Remember what I said. We're strangers.

How can you be so cruel?

It's the only way to save you.

See if anyone who hasn't been checked is acting suspiciously.

Get going.

What is it?

I found this in Miss Song's room. The owner is the child's father.

What?

Mr. Shim, check everyone's jacket cord.

Yes, sir.

Why did you show this to me?

What if I become Captain of Investigations?

That's not the issue here. We must work together to clear this up.

Did you check their jackets?

We're still at it, but so far everyone's jackets are intact.

What is this cord-hunting about?

It's the only way to find the culprit.

Don't worry, we'll find him.

Ja-chi, where have you been?

Oh, I... went to the restroom.

Why haven't you been checked yet?

Today's the last day. There's no reason to waste time.

Right.

Mr. Kim!

The king summoned you.

I need to be sure Lord Lee's wife is OK.

You said you'd forget what happened.

But I can't let her get into trouble because of me.

I am her king. I can't just ignore her.

Go and check on her yourself.

Who is it?

It's you again.

You're here alone?

This will warm you up.

Thank you.

My master sent me to make sure you didn't get into much trouble.

Are you alright?

He was the one who had to run away, not me.

As you can see, I am fine.

I think I heard Lord Lee Dong was your husband. Did I hear correctly?

I used to be married to a royal. But now we lead separate lives.

What's wrong?

You're surprised to hear that?

What is a royal's wife doing talking to unacquainted men?

What's so wrong about one person talking to another?

The men and women nonsense...

is something the royals came up with to keep the commoners under control.

I know you are well, so I should go.

Does this...

belong to your master?

Why is that... ?

So it does. He must have dropped it.

I'll return it to him.

I guess it means a lot to him. Shouldn't he come for it in person?

Tell him I'll be waiting.

Who exactly is your master? I'd never seen him before.

I'm Gilnyuh. See you again.

Isn't his servant handsome too?

You've fallen for him.

I wonder why he didn't fall for a beauty like me.

Don't get your hopes up.

I don't think he's man enough.

Pardon? What do you mean?

He has a good build, but he didn't respond to my touch.

He's either beyond such instincts or an impotent fool.

Mr. Song.

I need to check the repository.

Why do you need to do that?

The governors' gifts don't correspond with what they said they sent.

I need to check.

Really? Alright, come with me.

Why did you concede?

I didn't stand a chance.

You gave in to me.

You're both amazing.

Hello, Chuh-sun.

I heard the king has been leaving the palace often.

Where has he been going?

He checks on the people and hears what they have to say.

Good. A wise king should always think of his people.

Make sure nothing bad happens to him.

I will.

How is the investigation going?

We're still at it.

What if we find an incomplete eunuch?

He abused a king's maid and ruined our reputation.

He must be punished severely.

Well? Did she look like she was alright?

She's fine. There's nothing to worry about.

Good.

Lee Dong is well-known for his temper, so I was worried.

Did she say anything?

Tell him I'll be waiting.

No, Your Majesty.

She didn't?

She's married to Lord Lee, a royal.

You must give up on her.

There's nothing to give up on. Don't worry.

Go on. Pull your pants down.

Mr. Jung, we found the culprit.

Are you sure?

We found a cordless jacket.

At last it's over.

The physical is over. Get back to work.

Chuh-sun! They found the culprit.

Are you sure?

Go to Han-soo's office.

Who was it?

He was one of us. It was Mr. Shim.

What? Are you sure?

This cord was from his jacket.

Arrest Shim Gi-soo immediately.

Yes, sir.

Have you found him?

Tell him.

He asked me...

to let him into the repository.

What?

He left the palace about two hours ago.

Send some men after him.

Don't ever let him get away.

We let the culprit escape with treasures from the repository?

What have you all been doing?!

You're all as good as blind!

My goodness...

He helped the investigation.

Who would've thought?

At least we know who it was now.

I sent some men to arrest him.

You must bring him in.

Don't ever let him get away. You mustn't!

Mr. Shim regained his manhood?

Yes. The cord Miss Song had was from his jacket.

He even took something from the repository.

One of the investigators was the culprit.

So he's really an incomplete eunuch?

We'll find out when he's brought back in.

He's a decent man. He'll care for my family outside the palace.

She became a maid for her family's sake.

I can't believe this happened to her...

Dallae, you poor thing...

Take this.

It's her savings.

Spend it well, and pray her soul goes to heaven.

How do you know her?

We were good friends.

She was a good person.

Mr. Shim. Let's go back.

No, I can't.

It's over now. Let's go back.

If I return now, they'll kill me.

If you let me leave, I will repay you one day.

Please, let me go.

If you'd come clean earlier, you could've saved the child.

You must pay for what you did.

I will never return.

I don't want to be tortured. Just kill me now!

There he is. Arrest him!

Save me! Save me.

Save me! Save me!

Do you admit to sleeping with Miss Song?

I have nothing to hide now.

I'm the father of her child.

When did you realize you could function?

I don't know.

First the skin revived, then a beard grew.

I tried to hold it back...

but I couldn't.

He confessed. Tell me what you think we should do.

The queen told us to investigate. Report to her and wait for her orders.

We can't let her take care of our business.

A court maid died. It's not just our business.

Lord Jang, leave this to me. I'll take good care of it.

You hid your potency and impregnated a maid.

You insulted the king as well as our department.

It's unforgivable.

According to regulations, I'll burn your testes...

and throw you out.

Do it.

Yes, sir.

No, no. No, Mr. Jung.

Lord Jang! Kill me!

Mr. Jung. Just kill me! We used to be friends!

Mr. Jung, please!

I'm done.

He'll never be a man again. You ruined that chance.

Thanks.

- Tell me when he wakes up. - Yes, sir.

Doing this to a man who knows pleasure is worth than death.

He's better off dead.

There are three things we can't control.

You can't choose your parents,

you can't choose your offspring,

and you can't control your instincts.

Your identification and money to last a lifetime.

Don't you ever return to the capital.

Get going.

Take it.

Miss Song never once uttered your name.

She killed herself to save you.

And she doesn't regret loving you. Don't you ever let her down.

We have to leave before sunset.

Your Highness, Mr. Kim and Mr. Jung are here.

Have you found out who the father is?

We checked everyone's testes. Everyone has been castrated properly.

What?

Then who is the culprit?

We questioned the royals, soldiers, even the slaves.

We found this in a cook's room.

It was a token from Miss Song.

So it was one of the cooks?

We suspect she met him while visiting the kitchens.

Have you arrested him?

He ran away last night.

We sent out notices, so we'll find him soon.

Mr. Kim, is this true?

I asked if this is true.

Your Highness, Mr. Kim doesn't know much.

Everything is in this report from the Head of Eunuchs.

You are both excused.

We shall leave you.

Why did you lie to the queen?

I didn't lie. The cook really was the culprit.

What?

We found the cord from his jacket.

They had been dating for a long time, but she got pregnant and he ran away.

That's all that happened.

Mr. Jung!

Chuh-sun.

We can't let one revived man ruin our department.

If word gets out it was a eunuch,

the royals won't trust us and the ministers will try to get rid of us.

All our lives will be at risk.

Do you want that to happen?

But eunuchs must always be loyal to the royals.

What good are we if we deceive them with false proof?

We can't be loyal unless our dept. remains.

Tell the queen the truth if you think it counts more than our dept.

If not, keep your mouth shut. It's the best for us all.

What did you pray for?

Forgiveness for all my sins.

I'm a sinner, for ending so many family lines.

What bad have you done?

You have no idea what I've done.

You're a good person, whatever secret you're keeping.

We decided to say the cook was the father.

Right. I guess you had no other choice.

You did well by keeping the truth under wraps.

It was Mr. Jung's idea.

So he'll be Captain of Investigations?

Well, I came to ask Mr. Jo about that.

Mr. Kim contributed a great deal too.

I can't decide which of them should be made captain.

I've been checking on my people.

Now I know what I've been told isn't exactly what's going on.

I should leave the palace more often.

Your Majesty.

Do come and visit us.

Please do.

We'll take you to a bar with many beauties.

Lord Lee Dong, why are you so quiet?

I'm just angry, Your Majesty.

I was so close to catching the fool my wife was sleeping with.

I've got men guarding her place, so I will get him one day.

When I do, I'll strip them both naked...

and embarrass them.

Don't forget the king is here.

I'm sorry, Your Majesty.

It's alright.

Come on, drink up.

Mr. Gang, I'll go to see the queen.

Yoong enlightened me regarding the attack on the tribes.

Yoong, you're still too young for politics.

I just told him what I thought.

You have a warm heart for the people. You'll make a much better king than me.

Mother, what is that?

Your father gave it to me.

My father?

Yes.

Why is it broken?

Your father has the other half.

Show it to me. I want to see if they fit.

I'm sure they do.

It must be in my room. I'll show it to you later.

Alright. You must, father.

Sure, I promise.

Didn't you promise you'd never visit her again?

I'll come right back once I get the ornament.

No one went in?

Not even a mouse.

Keep watching the house.

Yes, sir.

Ma'am, this girl would like to see you.

What are you here for?

A gentleman told me to give this to you.

Here, ma'am.

- Why you... - Darn.

Here to meet your lover?

Why... you're... !

Why are you following me?

You made it. I called you out to escape the spies.

My husband hired them.

I'm sorry if I got you in trouble.

It's my husband's fault that he got so jealous.

Are you here for the ornament?

Yes.

Here it is.

Thank you.

I was devastated to lose this.

You really are a playboy.

Last time it was the handkerchief. This time you dropped that on purpose.

You're wrong.

This ties me to the love of my life.

That's why I came for it.

The love of your life?

Yes. She's my wife now.

Thanks for keeping it for me.

I guess I won't be seeing you again.

Men...

don't keep promises.

The love of your life?

The king married the love of his life, yet he has ten concubines.

Men lure women with sweet talk...

then they leave like the wind.

I'll be here at 3 AM, three nights from now.