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Episode 10

Why do you just stand there?

Is that not what you wanted her to tell you?

So release her.

You do understand the implications of what you just said?

That means you will now be investigated by our Office.

I know that. That is why I am here.

Escort Lady Jang inside!

- Quickly! - Yes, My Lady!

Do not block their way. I will submit to their investigations.

- My Lady! - My Lady, why....?

You have suffered greatly because of my shortcomings.

- I hope you will forgive me. - My Lady...!

Don't worry. I will be fine.

Let's go.

My Lady...!

My Lady...!

Why isn't there any sound?

You don't think she's dead already?

Let's just go. That Lady Bong may see us!

Who cares about Lady Bong when Dong Yi might be dead?

Tell her to arrest us!

It's Lady Bong!

We may summon you again, so be prepared.

Yes, My Lady. My Lady?

- What's going to happen to Lady Jang? - Why do you need to know that?

- I just... - You may leave.

- Dong Yi! - Sir!

Dong Yi, what happened?

We heard you were tortured. Are you all right?

Yes, I'm fine. What are you doing here? Was it for me?

Of course! We risked our lives to come here!

We just saw them dismissing you. Have you been released?

- Yes. - Really? Is that true?

Yes, they said I could go.

That's great! We thought you were going to die!

You rascal, stop stressing us out! I haven't slept a wink because of you!

Didn't you just say we should go back because you were scared?

When did I say that?

Look at how swollen my eyes are because of lack of sleep!

Sir...!

Let's go!

What? Lady Jang went to the Office of Investigations?

- Sir! - What have you been doing?

What were you doing while she went there?

Please forgive us.

But Lady Jang had her mind set, and we couldn't do anything.

Lady Jang went over to the Office of Investigations!

- Is Her Majesty inside? - Yes.

Lady Jang went to the Office of Investigations by herself...

... before she was summoned!

- Of her own free will? - Yes, Your Majesty.

Isn't that astonishing?

I assumed that Lady Jang would deny everything even if the slave girl confesses.

I will go to the Office of Investigations tomorrow.

Didn't I tell you that cannot be done?

I know what it is that worries you.

My position and reputation may fall.

It is the greatest humiliation for a lady of the Palace to be investigated by them.

If you know that, then why do you insist on going?

Why do you want to do this?

It's because of the girl.

Lady Jang!

My people are more important to me than honor and reputation.

She did this for me.

If I turn my back on her,

Then who will trust me and be loyal to me?

Position can always be achieved again.

But when trust is lost, it is difficult to gain again.

Sit... sit!

Have a drink!

- This is exorcism wine. - Exorcism wine?

If you had this after you got back from the Police Bureau,

This never would have happened.

- Sir... - Go on and drink up!

All right. Thank you.

Please, Dong Yi. Please don't cause any more trouble.

- Yes, I'll try. - But you're really lucky.

What would you have done if Lady Jang didn't stand up for you?

I agree. Who cares if a slave girl dies?

But she went to the Office of Investigations just to save her!

I'm really worried about her.

How could she allow herself to be investigated?

But don't worry too much, Dong Yi.

Who is Lady Jang? She's the King's favorite!

The Office of Investigations won't mistreat her.

Yes, he's right.

What's the big deal about bringing in herbs from outside the Palace anyway?

Do you really think so?

Please forgive us for keeping you here.

Not at all. Do not apologize for that.

It should not take too long, so please do not worry.

[Lady Inspector Yu]

Although outside herbs are prohibited,

This is a small mistake that anyone can make.

- Serve Lady Jang some tea. - Yes, My Lady.

How long will this take?

We'll be asking some questions as a formality,

So it'll take about an hour.

Use what excuse you can, but prolong the time.

Yes, My Lady.

- Did you find the herbs and prescription? - Yes, we found them.

Find out if there is anything strange about the herbs Lady Jang brought in.

Yes, My Lady.

Your Majesty, it is Lady Do.

The Office of Investigations has found the herbs in Lady Jang's quarters.

- Indeed? - Yes, Your Majesty.

- You've prepared everything? - Of course.

There will be no mistakes, so please do not worry, Your Majesty.

She went to the Office of Investigations all by herself?

She will soon regret her actions!

King Sukjong

- Pinellia? - Yes, Your Majesty.

This herb caused a toxic reaction with the Amyda in the Queen's tonic.

How did this happen?

This is what I'm not sure about, Your Majesty.

- What do you mean? - Pinellia is a toxic herb.

We haven't used it in the Royal Pharmacy for a long time.

The fact that it was in the tonic means...

Not used in the Royal Pharmacy?

Do you mean to tell me that someone deliberately brought it into the Palace?

Yes, that is most likely, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, Police Chief Suh has arrived.

Does that mean that someone brought in the herb to harm the Queen?

The Royal Pharmacy says that they haven't used this herb in years.

Someone must have deliberately done this.

If this information is public, the government will be thrown into chaos again.

The West and South faction will accuse each other of plotting against the Queen.

Before that happens, we will have to find out the truth.

- You will investigate this in secret. - Yes, Your Majesty.

I will do my utmost!

How dare they attempt to harm the Queen?

I will not forgive them for this!

She delivered the herbs to me. So stop the interrogation!

What would you have done if Lady Jang didn't stand up for you?

I agree. Who cares if a slave girl dies?

But she went to the Office of Investigations just to save her!

My Lady!

- Are you here again? - Yes.

She still hasn't return to her chambers yet?

Yes, it looks like it's taking longer than expected.

I see.

Was there a message saying when she would return from the Office of Investigations?

- There was no message. - I see...

She'll be back soon. Don't worry and go back.

That girl...! What is she doing here?

- Your Majesty! - Your Majesty!

Is Lady Jang in?

Tell her I am here.

- Your Majesty! - Your Majesty!

What's wrong?

Did something happen?

Is this what you were referring to this afternoon?

Please forgive me, Your Majesty.

So that's why you were hiding it from me.

You thought when I found out I would interfere with the women's affairs.

- Am I wrong? - Please forgive me, Your Majesty!

Investigated by the Office of Investigations...

Ok-Jung wouldn't make such a mistake.

What's going on?

Are we finished?

Yes, My Lady.

Please wait a moment.

I will send a message to your ladies-in-waiting.

No, two of my girls should be waiting outside.

I will leave with them.

How strange.

They should have been waiting here.

I sent them back, My Lady.

Sent them back? Why would you...?

We think this will take longer than expected.

What?

My girls found a rather interesting herb in your prescription.

I will need to ask you what you used that herb for.

Move aside!

Please move aside!

Hello there, Yoon.

- Yes, Madam. - Here we meet again.

What brings you here?

Why else would I be here?

- Praying, of course. - Yes, I heard the news.

I suppose you need the extra prayers.

How did that happen?

Lady Jang was taken to the Office of Investigations? How shameful!

Shameful? How can you put it that way?

Did I offend you? I was just worried for you, that's all!

Madam! Madam!

- Why are you in such a tizzy? - A message came from the Palace!

Something horrible has happened to Lady Jang!

What?

- What is going on, My Lady? - This is terrible!

- Lady Jang has been framed! - What? Framed?

Bring all of Lady Jang's ladies-in-waiting to the Office of Investigations!

Yes, My Lady!

Let's go!

My Lady!

My Lady!

What did you just say? Lady Jang tried to harm the Queen?

- What do you mean by that? - Please forgive me, Your Majesty.

They have concluded their investigation and even found evidence in Lady Jang's quarters.

What?

Your Majesty, it is Eunuch Han.

Your Majesty, the Chief Lady Inspector of the Office of Investigations seeks an audience.

- Let her enter! - Yes, Your Majesty.

This is the herb called Pinellia.

This is what caused a toxic reaction in the Queen's tonic.

This herb was in the prescription you brought in from your parents' home.

I need to ask you why this herb was brought in.

Are you saying that I added this herb to Her Majesty's tonic?

You think I was trying to kill her?

You must not have known that this herb has not been used by the Royal Pharmacy for many years.

You happened to bring in this herb, and now all fingers are pointing at you.

Restrain your tongue, Lady Yu! How dare you speak to me in this manner?

It is you that needs to restrain her tongue.

You are being investigated for attempting to poison the Queen!

Do you understand?

Unbelievable....

Send all ladies below Rank Six to Gapshil, and all above Rank Six to Eulshil.

Yes, My Lady.

Below Rank Six that way, and above Rank Six this way.

- Move the things over there. - Yes, My Lady.

I don't understand the commotion.

- Don't you think this is strange? - What is?

This case! It feels too set up.

Lady Jang should be an intelligent woman, although not as intelligent as me.

But she's acting like a real ninny!

- What if someone is setting...! - Be careful.

You know what happens if any of us speculate?

Are you threatening me?

- I know what happens! - Please let me enter! Please!

Please! Please listen to me!

I have something to tell you! I have to tell you!

Lady Jang has been framed! There was no Pinellia in the prescription!

How dare you try to enter this place! Leave this instant!

- My Lady! - Get her out of here!

- My Lady! - Wait a moment.

My Lady!

I was the one who got the herbs. I know what they were!

There was no Pinellia, My Lady!

Did you see the herbs?

I didn't see the herbs, but I remember the fragrance.

You must be aware that Pinellia emits a peculiar fragrance.

But I didn't smell it in the prescription.

Please believe me, My Lady. Lady Jang didn't bring in this herb!

But we found the herb in her chambers.

Someone must have planted it there in order to frame her!

What proof do you have?

Is your memory of the fragrance the only proof you have?

My Lady!

The Office of Investigations uses only proof that is tangible and visible to the eye.

- But... - You are a foolish girl.

If I were you, I would be thinking of escaping the Palace.

- What? - Don't you understand?

This incident is high treason! If her guilt is confirmed,

You will be sentenced to death even though you were just following orders!

So don't try to interfere and remain quiet so that no one notices you.

You should be denying any knowledge and searching for a way to live!

Please help, My Lady! This is a lie!

You have the power to help!

What proof do you have?

Is your memory of the fragrance the only proof you have?

My Lady!

The Office of Investigations uses only proof that is tangible and visible to the eye.

- Father, I'm ready! - Yes, I'm ready too. Let's go.

Are you going to your older brother's house?

Of course. I should be there to lend my strength.

This is terrible, Father! How could Lady Jang be involved in this!

If Lady Jang is in danger, then all of the South Faction is in danger!

Your uncle, the head of the South Faction, must be so worried!

We must use all of our efforts to be of help to him!

- Yes, Father. - We'll be going now.

Yes, My Lord.

This is all because they're trying to get a slave girl to become a royal consort!

They're even causing my husband and son to suffer!

- Where is my uncle? - He's waiting inside.

What's this? Why are they here?

I'm not sure.

- Yoon, you're here too. - Yes.

It's been a long time. Your career has improved from before.

What brings you here?

All of the South Faction is on standby because of Lady Jang!

We are here to lend our support!

What?

I was just about to see my brother. Why don't you come with us?

You should go in later.

We need to discuss something important right now.

That.. that...! How dare he cut you off!

It's all right. There must be an urgent matter.

Assassination attempt of the Queen?

How could this happen?

Everyone is perplexed at how quickly things have progressed.

This is going to be treated as high treason.

If we try to defend her, all of us may fall with her!

Uncle, will you still support her in light of what's going on?

She has been trying to control us.

Look at how she handled this incident! She risked all of us for a slave girl!

How outrageous is this!

Let's talk about that later.

It won't be too late to deal with Lady Jang after this situation is under control.

How is the situation?

Can we put things right?

The only thing that can save her is the confession of the herbalist.

But he's been killed.

Is the murder related to this incident?

I don't think it's connected.

The Police Bureau has already arrested the murderer.

He killed the herbalist for a personal grievance.

Uncle!

His Majesty will soon reach a resolution.

We need to fix the situation before he does that.

But how?

We must choose a sacrificial lamb to take Lady Jang's place.

What?

If we can't exonerate Lady Jang, then we must find someone to take her place.

That person must take the blame.

Dong Yi, I think that Lady Inspector was right!

You need to lie low, not come forward! That's what I'm saying!

You need to be digging yourself a way out!

But what? You're going to prove her innocence?

There was no Pinellia in those herbs that day! I distinctly remember that!

Then erase that from your memory!

I can't do that!

So how are you going to do this?

How will you prove her innocence?

You said yourself that the herbalist was dead!

Then we'll have to ask the dead man.

What? Ask... ask who?

The dead herbalist! We'll have to make the body talk.

What... what the hell is she saying?

- Is she going to have a seance? - She's going to talk with the corpse!

I'm saying that we need to do an autopsy.

The herbalist was the one who gave me the herbs directly.

So if we observe his dead body,

We may be able to find proof of her innocence!

So you're going to go look at the corpse?

Yes.

How?

There's someone who can help me. He will believe me.

Excuse me, Sir. I need to see the Justice Officer.

The Justice Officer? You?

Yes, I have something to tell him.

If you tell him Chun Dong Yi from the Bureau of Music is here, he'll see me.

Please, Sir. It's really important that I see him.

Please Sir!

What? He said he didn't know me?

That's right. He said he never even heard the name.

I'm a crazy fool for doing what a slave wench wanted!

Why are you still here? Get out of here!

Sir, he knows me. Please speak to him again.

Oh, Poongsan! Mention the dog and he'll remember me!

Be quiet, wench! Leave before I beat you!

Sir! Sir..!

What should I do?

He needs to help me so I can have a look at the body!

Could he have forgotten me already?

Are you there, Eunuch Han?

Did you ask for me, Your Majesty?

I wish to give an imperial order.

Summon the Chief Secretary.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Do you know me?

Six years ago in Dosung, did you see me...?

What are you talking about, Sir?

I don't understand what you're saying.

Put the stretcher into the warehouse,

... and prepare the herbs before storing them in the autopsy room.

- Do you understand? - Yes, Sir!

Hey hey! I told you to be careful with that!

You wretched fools!

Have you finished cleaning up, the autopsy room?

- Yes, Sir. - Make sure you do it properly!

Worrying about you men make me lose weight!

Look at how skinny my face is!

Damn it!

He looks new.

He's the new corpse-handler.

- Is that so? - Nice to meet you, Sir.

I am Cha.

- Does he work well? - Yes, quite.

- He seems quite skilled. - All right then. Go ahead and work.

How can you be so scared when Lady Jang is suffering this very moment?

Your Majesty, what brings you all the way here?

- Leave us. - Yes, My Lady.

What is it?

Please come in.

Your Majesty!

- Leave us. - Yes, Your Majesty.

You've lost weight overnight.

Please do not concern yourself with me.

I'm all right, Your Majesty.

How can you say you're all right when you look like that.

Am I supposed to believe you?

Your Majesty...

As always, you are calm and composed.

Yes, you're not someone who would shed tears and wail that she is innocent.

I shouldn't have asked you to return to the Palace!

I am filled with regret!

I never imagined such a thing would happen!

Your Majesty, please do not concern yourself with matters involving me.

I know you didn't do it.

I know more than anyone...

... that your pride would never let you stoop to such a cowardly act.

But I am the King.

As a man, I trust you.

But as the King of this nation, I must trust only the evidence.

At daybreak tomorrow,

This case will be transferred to the Tribunal.

The Tribunal will find out what really happened.

I knew this is what you would do.

As you said,

You are the King of this nation.

The man that I love...

... is not an average man in the street,

... but the King of this nation.

Ok-Jung!

But I know that right now,

You are here before me as a man, and not the King.

That is enough for me, Your Majesty.

- Let's go. - Yes, Your Majesty.

What? You have something to say about the murder of the herbalist at Guri?

Yes, I was investigated by the Police Bureau...

... because I visited the herbalist on the day of his murder.

But there was something I forgot to mention.

I was told to come back if I remembered anything else, so here I am.

Is that so? All right.

Wait here a moment. I'll go and get the Lieutenant.

Yes, My Lord.

The autopsy room should be here somewhere.

Found it!

It's tolerable now that I put sesame oil!

I hope it's this one.

It is! It's the herbalist!

Hey.. hey! Can you put these vessels in the autopsy room?

Yes, Sir.

If he touched Pinellia, his hands will still show traces of it.

Young man, if you're done, let's go.

Yes, Sir. Let's go.

That was close!

- What's wrong? - Nothing.

Let's go. It's your first day, so let's go and have a drink.

Yes, I'll buy you a drink.

Great! Let's go.

- Let's go and have a drink. - That's a great idea!

The color didn't change! He didn't touch Pinellia!

Stop right there!

Who are you?

Why is a girl coming out of the autopsy room?

You...!

You're that slave girl from the Bureau of Music!

What were you doing here at this hour?

Did you hear me? I asked you what you were doing!

Men! Is anyone around?

He has given orders to increase security around the autopsy room.

The autopsy room? Yes, Sir. Don't just stay there! Move!

Damn it, move faster!

What? His Majesty gave a decree sending Lady Jang to the Tribunal?

- Yes, Uncle. - When?

He has ordered them to take her there at daybreak.

So quickly?

We don't have time. You must do as I told you. Quickly!

Yes, Uncle!

My Lady, the Tribunal will be sending men for you at daybreak.

Why did you do this terrible deed?

As people handling this case, we find it unfortunate.

I agree.

As you said, I find it unfortunate too.

The Office of Investigations only uses people with the highest intellect and abilities.

But I've come to realize that it is ineffective and careless.

How will it lead and guide the Inner Court in the future?

I am amazed and touched that you worry about the Inner Court in this situation.

But regrettably, it is not the Office of Investigations that you need to worry about.

But your own well-being.

In two hours, men from the Tribunal will arrive.

- Guard her well until then. - Yes, My Lady.

Did you find the slave girl who ran the errand for Lady Jang?

- She hasn't been since this afternoon. - What?

Our men are searching the entire city, so we should find her shortly.

We don't have time! We need to take care of her by nightfall.

We have to make it so that it was her behind the whole thing!

Yes, Sir!

You wanted to see his body?

Yes, Sir.

For what purpose?

I asked you a question!

I wanted to find evidence on the body, so...

What? You wanted to find evidence?

Sir, why are you asking her questions?

She was trepassing in the Bureau! We must imprison her and...

Wait a moment.

So tell me, what kind of evidence were you looking for?

It's all right. Have faith and tell me.

What is it that you know?

Here it is.

If you apply this strong vinegar to the dead body,

You can prove that the herbalist never touched Pinellia.

What?

Pinellia is highly-toxic in its natural form.

In order to use its medicinal properties, a special method is used to reduce its toxicity.

- So? - So if he had given me Pinellia that day,

His hand should still retain traces of the method used to reduce its toxicity.

Traces of the method?

I'm saying that his hand would still have traces of ginger water,

... which is used to reduce toxicity!

This vinegar turns pink when it touches ginger water.

So if the herbalist had prepared the Pinellia,

His fingers would have turned pink when I applied the vinegar.

But they didn't...

Yes, I did it several times, but his fingers never changed color.

You mean that's because the herbalist didn't touch Pinellia that day?

Yes, that's right.

That means the herbs I received that day did not include Pinellia.

That means someone else brought it in to frame Lady Jang!

I must enter the Palace and meet His Majesty.

- Yes, Sir! Let's go. - Yes, Sir!

How did she know that?

- Should I stay or should I go..? - Excuse me...

When will the Police Chief be back?

Let's see. He hasn't been gone thirty minutes.

- So it'll take a while. - I see.

Now now, don't stay here. Return to the Bureau of Music.

We will send you a message letting you know what happened.

- Yes, Sir. - Wait!

It's late. Shall I get a guard to escort you?

No, I'm all right.

I go back and forth on this road all the time.

I'll be on my way. Thank you for everything.

- Take care. - Yes, Sir.

- Be careful! - Yes, Sir!

Should I stay or should I go..?

Should I go to my beloved..?

Who are you?

Please don't do this! I'm going to scream!

Then scream. Because no one will hear you!

Why are you doing this?

Freeze!

Who are you?

Let go of her hand!

I said let go!

Justice Officer!

Are you deaf? I said let her go!

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