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In the 7th Year of King Sukjong's reign,

Dong Yi, a lowborn corpse-handler's daughter,

... is given a name tag by the dying Inspector-General Jang Ik-Hun...

... becomes involved in a conspiracy.

They caused me to do this to them.

The murders of the noblemen were a conspiracy by Oh Tae Suk,

... the leader of the Southerners.

Sword Fraternity?

It is a secret society made up of the lowborn.

These murders are their work, My Lord.

Oh Tae Suk listens to Suh Yong Gi and frames the murders on the Sword Fraternity.

But Dong Yi manages to deliver the key evidence to Suh Yong Gi.

Oh Tae Suk's political faction kills the assassin in order to keep their conspiracy a secret.

They frame the murder on Choi Hyo Won and Dong Yi.

Choi Hyo Won is also framed for the murder of Suh Yong Gi's father and is arrested.

You see this symbol?

If you put up this symbol, I will find you.

Chun Soo leaves Dong Yi and tries to rescue Choi Hyo Won.

But Choi Hyo Won and his son, Dong Ju lose their lives,

And Chun Soo falls off a cliff after a desperate fight.

We found the daughter!

Confronted with her pursuer, Suh Yong Gi, Dong Yi tells him about her father's innocence.

He's not a criminal! My father didn't do it, sir!

In order to prove her father's innocence,

Dong Yi sets out to find Jang Ok Jung...

.... who knew the Inspector-General's hand signals.

What? You want to go to the Palace?

I have to find that lady.

Dong Yi decides to enter the Palace in order to find Jang Ok Jung.

With Sulhee and Hwang Ju Shik's help, Dong Yi becomes a slave at the Bureau of Music.

Dong Yi! Dong Yi!

Yes, Chief!

Episode 5

That Dong Yi has done it this time!

I'll make her pay for this!

Hey! Have you seen Dong Yi?

Dong Yi? No.

Dong Yi! Dong Yi...!

Dong Yi!

Dong Yi!

It's almost time for the musical advancement test. Where is she?

I'm looking for her too. You haven't seen her?

I haven't seen her since...

How will you perform the brass gong with that cold?

[Young Dal]

Damn it, this test only happens once a year.

I guess I won't be promoted this year either.

- My pick! Hurry with my belt! - Yes, sir!

Here it is, sir.

That's not mine, you fool! Where is your head?

- Forgive me, sir. I'll go back and... - Where are my shoes?

Please wait a moment.

Where's Dong Yi? She should be doing this!

- They were floating at dawn? - That's right.

What do you think?

They're definitely dead.

From their bloated bellies, it looks like they choked to death.

- Choked to death? - Yes.

The cause of death is this. The gills.

This is emery powder. It got into the gills and choked the fish.

Rake the pond and change the water. The rest of the fish will be fine.

- Really? - Yes.

Those damn fish. Why do they keep dying off?

You've helped us a lot. But how do you know all of this?

I just picked up knowledge here and there.

Now that I helped you, give it to me. My musicians will be desperately waiting!

Here you go!

Dong Yi's here! She's here!

You can go now.

There.

Everyone is so frantic today!

Dong Yi! Where the hell were you...?

You got it wrong again? It's the other way!

I keep telling you! You pull the bow the other way.

- And this! - What is that?

It's decayed urine. I got it from the Gardening department!

What? That's disgusting!

How is it? Hasn't your nose become unblocked?

Yes!

Get promoted this year, sir! Promise!

You're not performing today, so you should wear the low shoes.

Oh, you're right!

It's sesame oil.

It's a temporary measure, but it'll lessen the pain.

Thank you, Dong Yi.

Did you wax the strings properly?

It has to be done properly so the sound will be nice.

I did, but it doesn't seem all right.

- Dong Yi, come over here! - All right!

You're going to wear out my name!

- Dong Yi! Dong Yi! - All right!

- Now, everyone be quiet. - Settle down, everyone!

We will now begin our musical advancement test.

The first subject of the exam will be music notation.

The most important thing to musicians responsible for the nation's music...

... is his musical ear.

You will listen to the music and write it down in the music score.

- Begin. - Yes, sir.

When the music begins,

You will record the melodies of all the instruments represented.

Begin.

The second subject will be musical performance.

When the bird sings, you will play according to its tune.

The last subject is orchestral music performance.

Don't worry... I'm sure it'll be the Wootdoduri piece!

Are you sure?

It'll be Prince Youngpyung's birthday soon.

The Director told the dancers to start practicing the Cheoyeong Mask Dance.

So it's obvious that the music would be Wootdoduri!

Begin.

You're the best! The best!

If someone looks for me, tell them I'm dead!

It's always like this during the exam.

But it's much easier on us because of Dong Yi!

You're our good luck charm!

But you used to bully me!

We thought you were Head Hwang's minion!

Now we wish there were more of you!

Yes, I wish there were ten more of me too!

I'll send one to the practice hall, and another to the instrument storehouse!

Ten, my foot! Are you trying to kill me?

- Here you are, sir! - Dong Yi, you rascal!

Come with me!

- What's wrong? My ear's falling off! - Your ear?

My head's going to fall off because of you!

Sir! Sir...!

Do you see them?

Those eunuchs are here to take you away!

What? To take me away...?

Why do they want me?

You were the one playing the haegum early this morning, right?

His Majesty heard you on his way back from outside the Palace.

He sent the eunuchs to find the person who was playing the fiddle!

What? His Majesty?

What are you going to do now?

If they find out a slave played a bureau instrument,

... there will be hell to pay!

And I'll have to pay with my life for letting you manage the storehouse!

Your Majesty, after the banquet,

The State Council and the Six Ministries will be giving you a briefing.

The Three Offices are seeking your audience as well.

It must be because of the meteorite.

Summon all of them. I'll do them all in one go.

Ah, yes.

Nothing new?

The scholars at the Confucian Academy are continuing their protest for too long.

- Even the scholars in the country are... - They total over a hundred, right?

Yes, Your Majesty.

If they're here to meet me, I hope they didn't come empty-handed.

Find out what gift they brought with them.

What?

It's a joke!

How can you still not get my jokes after all these years?

I need to see this meteorite that fallen in the Palace.

Yes, Your Majesty.

They said that there was a loud crash and this black rock was here, Your Majesty.

Rocks like this have been dropping out of the sky almost everyday for years now.

It's just one of them. What is the big fuss about?

But it fell into the Palace this time! How can you say this is unimportant?

Palace staff and the people in the city are all saying that this is a bad omen.

Please understand that we are worried about disaster!

Are you saying that all of this happened because of the Court Lady Jang?

Her re-entry into the Palace is a foreshadow of disaster for myself and the nation?

Your Majesty!

- Your Majesty! - Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Jang Ok-Jung

Your Majesty, please hear our plea!

Court Lady Jang was sent out of the Palace because of her shameful actions!

How can you allow her to return to the Palace?

Your Majesty, eversince her return was decided,

The Palace has been wrought with bad omens!

Now an unlucky meteorite has fallen into the Palace grounds!

What else could it mean, Your Majesty!

Your words go too far, Minister!

Are you saying that Court Lady Jang is an evil omen?

- What else could it mean? - Minister!

Your Majesty, this concerns the fate of our nation!

We cannot remain silent while this travesty continues!

Please understand that we protest this because of our loyalty and service to you!

Yes. The Minister of Military Affairs is right.

The meteorite is known throughout history as an omen of death and evil.

And now that it has fallen into the Palace, I can understand why all of you are concerned.

Thank you, Your Majesty!

So I have prepared something in response to your loyalty.

- Bring them in. - Yes, Your Majesty.

Forgive me, Your Majesty, but what is this?

Open it and see.

What do you think? Do you like it?

They're beads made from the meteorite.

Because of your loyalty and service to me,

I have decided to share this evil omen with you.

Because I know you will want to reduce mine.

Forgive me, Your Majesty, but...

But why have you all turned so pale?

You don't like it?

You won't even share in my rock,

But you want me to believe that you act only in loyalty and service to me?

So you couldn't find the musician who played the haegum this morning?

Yes, Your Majesty.

The Bureau of Music insists no musicians were there at that hour.

But how can that be? I'm sure I heard the haegum.

They even asked each musician individually but no one came forward.

Is that so?

Why do you wish to see that musician, Your Majesty?

I never heard the melody before, but it was very elegant.

I wanted to have him play it for Ok-Jung.

When she returns, I will make her a royal concubine.

But it is not for Ok-Jung's benefit.

It's to suppress the overgrown West Faction...

... and give more influence to the South Faction.

Ok-Jung will be kicked to and fro in that battle.

It will be a difficult time for her.

I wanted to comfort her before it all started.

You must have really liked that melody.

Yes.

I want to hear that wonderful melody again.

Sir! What is this?

What else would it be? They are your things.

- Leave the Palace for a while. - Leave the Palace?

The best thing to do when cornered is to run.

The instrument makers need some help, so go there and help out.

- No! - You startled me! What now?

I have to go somewhere tomorrow.

The palace maids are cleaning out their quarters and...

You work for the Bureau of Music. You're not their slave!

Why do you keep hanging around the Palace maids?

I.... In any case, I have to be there tomorrow!

They won't even notice me! Please!

If they catch you, they'll catch me too!

Do as you're told!

You're so mean! If you insist, I'll...

I'll tell everyone about the instruments you've been stealing...

Are you crazy? Just try it.

- They'll make both of us pay! - Sir...

I'll send for you when it's quiet again.

Sir! Sir...!

- You can't come tomorrow? - Yes, I'm really sorry.

You're the one who begged me to let you come to the palace maid's quarters.

I guess that's fine then.

When is the next cleaning? Please call me for that, please!

All right.

Thank you! Thank you!

Instrument Makers

Damn it, I asked for a craftsman, not a slave girl!

I've been working at the Bureau for six years.

I know more than I look!

Put your things down and do what the others ask!

Yes, sir.

Dong Yi, you see this symbol?

Don't ever forget it.

If you put up this symbol, I will find you. Understand?

Promise me you'll come.

Yes, Dong Yi, I'll come to you.

You're bad, Chun Soo. You made a promise you couldn't keep.

You dropped this.

Thank you. This is precious to me.

Father... Older brother...

Six years have passed already, but I still haven't done anything.

If I could just find that butterfly, I could ask her.

I wanted to go to the Palace maid's quarters to find that butterfly.

But I couldn't make it.

I... I'm afraid I won't accomplish anything.

- Is my Uncle inside? - Yes.

- What? The Bureau of Music? - Yes, Uncle.

We've been watching the Dowager Queen and a few members of the West Faction.

There is something suspicious going on and it has to do with the Bureau of Music.

But it's the Bureau of Music? What can musicians possibly do?

Perhaps you are mistaken?

No, the Dowager Queen has ordered a birthday banquet for Prince Eunpyong

... on the same day of Lady Jang's entry into the Palace.

She has never given any special treatment to Prince Eunpyong before.

This is proof that she definitely has something planned for that day.

My Lord, it is I.

Lady Jang is here.

- The Bureau of Music? - Yes.

We think the Dowager Queen has planned something for the day of your entry.

But all we know is that it has something to do with the Bureau of Music.

Why don't you delay the day of your entry?

You need to avoid the trap they have laid for you.

No, My Lord. I will go on the day we originally planned.

You should not respond so quickly.

If you have any problems, it affects all of us in the South Faction.

That's why I don't want to avoid it.

Do you want them to see our fear?

When animals are cornered, they puff themselves up to scare their enemy.

Perhaps a bit of a bluf is needed on our part.

- A bluff? - Yes.

We need to look like we know more than we do.

If so, the Dowager Queen will not be able to act so easily.

But how?

The weather has become warm. Perhaps I will go on an outing.

Excuse me, what time is it?

It's slightly after 9am. I'm busy, stop asking me questions!

Yes, sir.

They should have started cleaning by now.

- You! Go to the Palace and deliver this. - What?

But I haven't finished the wood yet.

Sir! Can I go instead?

What? Have you finished lighting all the fires?

Of course! It's all been finished!

Look!

- Then go and polish the chimes. - What?

Yes, sir...

Are you looking for something?

You scared me!

I'm sorry. Did I scare you?

What are you doing here?

I was told to polish the chimes...

I'll do it. Go and do something else!

But the supervisor told me to finish it by 1pm.

I said I'll do it!

Yes, sir!

What a prickly man!

How am I supposed to finish this if I have to go to the Palace?

- Damn it! - Sir!

I'll be back by 1pm!

Who's the man in charge here?

What brings you here, Lady Jang?

I came to ask for a small favor.

I heard a woodscrafter was here. Can you call him for me?

Yes, he is at the casting oven. I'll call him for you immediately.

Thank you. Take your time.

Dong Yi!

I thought you couldn't make it. What happened?

I always keep my promises!

- Which Lady's quarters are these? - This is Lady Jang's.

She's returning to the Palace. We're cleaning up before she arrives.

May I clean the palace maid's room over there?

All right.

It would be too easy if I found it like this.

Do you remember this?

Yes, this is the accessory I made for you.

Yes, I received it when I first entered the Palace.

But I was careless and it was broken. Can you fix it?

- Of course, My Lady! - Thank you.

And one more thing... I have another request to ask you.

Anything, My Lady.

In a few days, it will be the Dowager Queen's birthday.

I wish to give her a present...

The Dowager Queen sent for me. Announce my arrival!

Yes, My Lord.

You mean Court Lady Jang sent this to you?

It came today.

~ Recites Chinese poetry ~

This means...!

As the mandolin made of empress wood keeps its melody for a thousand years,

Both you and I know the meaning of the world.

It is a verse by Jung Hyu.

It is a birthday wish for longevity and health,

But it also sounds like a warning.

Insolent wench.

She gave me a present, but used it to give me a warning.

Do you see? She's like a viper!

This is why I am so against her!

Your Majesty, the South faction and Lady Jang are definitely up to something.

She even paid a visit to the Bureau's instrument makers.

And this verse...

Perhaps they found out our plans?

But how...?

Where is the girl from the Bureau?

I'm finished with my work, so go ahead and burn everything.

Yes, sir.

Dong Yi!

Sir! What are you doing here?

I'm here to transfer the instruments.

Goodness! They must have worked you hard!

You musicians at the Bureau work me even harder!

What?

You're finished, right? Let's go together.

All right. I"ll pack my things.

Dong Yi!

Isn't this yours?

What?

You know your keychain. The picture you carry around with you?

No, mine is here...

This is...!

Dong Yi!

What's wrong with her?

Did the woodscrafter go somewhere?

- He just packed up and left. - What?

Sir! Sir!

Sir!

- I'm sorry! - What's wrong with you?

Sir, do you know where the woodscrafter went?

The woodscrafter?

He lives in Yeoncheon, so he should be headed for a boat there.

All right, the boat is leaving soon! Please get on quickly!

- Where is the boat for Yeonchon? - Oh, over there.

The boat's leaving now! Take this away!

Wait! Wait a moment!

I'm looking for someone! I'll be right back!

No, we don't have time.

Please, sir! I'll be quick! I'll just take a look and come back.

- I said we don't have time! - Sir!

Woodscrafter Sir!

Woodscrafter Sir! Sir..!

- Woodscrafter Sir! - I said we have to leave!

- Get off now! Get off! - Wait! Just a while longer!

I've come to deliver Lady Jang's keychain.

I could have found her.

I could have found the Court Lady...

... who owned the keychain.

Suh Yong Gi

- She's coming! - Really?

My Lady!

It's been a long time. Have you all been well?

- My Lady! - My Lady!

- Has Prince Eunpyong arrived? - Yes, he is already at the banquet.

You are kind to arrange for Prince Eunpyong's birthday.

I will learn from your graciousness and place it in my heart.

I am only doing my duty as an elder of the Palace, My Queen.

- Your Majesty. - What is it?

Lady Jang has just arrived at the Palace.

It looked like she was headed here to give you her greetings.

I wanted to come as soon as possible, but my ignorance led to a delay.

Please forgive me, Your Majesties.

It's been a while.

We were just on our way to the banquet. I will receive your greetings later.

Yes, Your Majesty.

And I received your gift.

I should give you something in return now that you've returned to the Palace.

I'm honored, Your Majesty.

I will receive anything you give me with great gratitude and honor.

Is that so?

Let us go, My Queen.

Shouldn't you go to the banquet as well?

But the Dowager Queen specifically told them not to invite you!

That's why she chose today for you to return.

To humiliate you!

Dong Yi! Where's my hat, Dong Yi?

Here it is!

And here's your belt.

Wait! I don't think this is mine.

What? I'm sorry!

You were supposed to get me the orange belt.

I'm sorry. I'll go and get it right now.

- Dong Yi! - Yes, sir?

- But I'm all right! - I told you to rest today!

What happened at the instrument makers?

- Nothing. - Then why are you in such a daze?

In any case, get some rest.

Stay right here and rest. If I see you working, you're dead!

Sir!

What's wrong with you, Choi Dong Yi?

His Majesty, the King!

Prince Eunpyong, congratulations!

- I wish you long life and health! - Thank you, Your Majesty!

Did you find the musician I mentioned?

Not yet, Your Majesty.

Then...

Dong Yi!

Wh..what? Right now?

That's right.

- There must be no mistakes! - Yes, sir!

I don't know if they'll do well since they're the leftovers!

Go! Go!

Sir, where are we going?

- To Lady Jang's quarters. - Lady Jang's?

My Lady, it is Court Lady Cho.

My Lady, you must come outside. His Majesty has sent you a love song!

- His Majesty? - Yes, His Majesty!

He has sent royal musicians to comfort you with music.

Lady Jang is coming out.

Insolent girl!

Thank you for coming.

- Bring them to the garden. - Yes, My Lady.

Come with me.

I'm not sure. I can't remember her face perfectly.

But she looks like her. She definitely looks like that lady!

Did His Majesty bid you to play "Yeomyangchoon" for me?

Yes, My Lady.

- Go ahead. - Yes, My Lady.

Please forgive me. I gave them the wrong music!

It's all right. Do not be concerned.

Please forgive us, My Lady!

Stop this instant! What is going on here?

How dare you play like this?

What's happening? What's going on?

What's going on here?

This... It cannot be!

Omen of discordance...?

*Musical discordance - symbol of a nation's ruin

Could it be the Omen of Discordance?

Did you hear it? The nation's music has lost its melody!

This is the music of a nation's ruin! It's the foreshadowing of national collapse!

First a meteorite falls into the Palace and now the royal music is discordant!

How could something like this happen?

This must be what they were hiding at the instrument makers.

We have always believed that if music is discordant,

... the nation will come to ruin.

They're using that belief to malign Lady Jang!

Do something about this! Or it will be the ruin of Lady Jang!

Yes, Uncle. Let's go!

Investigate everyone in the Bureau of Music and find out who is behind this!

I will make sure all those responsible will pay dearly!

My King.

You should be looking for all those responsible at Lady Jang's quarters,

... not the Bureau of Music.

- Mother... - Do you still intend to defend her?

The Palace is rife with these dark omens!

- Mother, they are not dark omens! - Then what are they?

There was an omen of discordance in China too when the government there collapsed.

The people will soon hear the news.

How will you reassure them?

Stand by all senior officials, musicians, apprentices and slaves of the Bureau of Music.

All members of the Bureau of Music will be interrogated.

- Get them ready! - Yes, sir!

So you were away at the instrument makers?

Yes. I helped the craftsmen make gayageums and chimes.

- Is that so? - Yes, sir.

Thank you. This is precious to me.

Thank you for coming.

Bring them to the garden.

I have to meet her.

Your Majesty!

I saw you here when you first entered the Palace too.

The night is the same as that night.

You honor me with your presence, Your Majesty.

This may have been deliberately planned to occur on the day of your return.

Or it may be a dark omen relating to me.

Then I will be recorded in history as the King who ruined his own nation for his blind love.

Your Majesty!

I have no intention of being that King.

That is why I'm going to find out who was behind this.

Tomorrow, the news of what happened will tear out of the Palace like lightning.

But I'm going to find the culprit before the sun rises.

That girl was loitering around Lady Jang's residence?

Yes. She looks like a Palace slave.

You scared me!

Sir!

Sir! Are you all right, sir?

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