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Episode 11

Why are you doing this?

Halt!

Who are you?

Let go of her hand!

I said let go!

Justice Officer!

Didn't you hear what I said?

I said let her go at once!

Attack!

Stand back! Or I'll cut the girl!

- Sir! - Let her go! Or you will die!

Now!

Are you all right?

Sir!

What are you doing here at this hour!

What should we do with them?

They look like street thugs.

Turn them over to the Police and have them punished!

Yes, sir! Let's go.

His Majesty is not in the Palace?

That's right.

He went to the Police Bureau to see you.

What?

What's going on? Why are you here at this hour?

Thank you, sir. You saved my life!

Didn't I tell you not to stay out too late?

It was a good thing I saw you. You would have been in great danger!

I'm sorry, sir.

But I had to do something really important!

Something really important?

Yes, I went to look for you because of that.

You looked for me? How?

I went to the Prefecture Office to tell you something.

What?

But the guard said you told him you didn't know me.

Why did you do that?

Well, let's see...

Yes! The guard must have gone to Officer Kang!

What?

There are two Justice Officers. He's the other one.

- Is that so? - Of course. Why would I said that?

So that's what happened. I thought you forgot me.

So what was this important thing you had to tell me?

You know what, sir...?

What? His Majesty rescued the girl?

Yes, it was the King's guard that brought the men to the Police.

Fortunately, they are being considered thugs harassing passers-by.

So you don't have to worry, Uncle.

But what happened?

Why would His Majesty rescue a slave girl?

What exactly is going on?

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

I met the girl on the way here and heard what happened.

Is it true you have evidence proving Lady Jang's innocence?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Where is the body? I must see for myself!

Yes, Your Majesty.

- Show it to His Majesty. - Yes, sir.

Now touch the Pinellia and test your own hand.

Yes, sir.

How... how can this...?

If the herbalist had touched Pinellia, the vinegar would have changed color.

This is the evidence, Your Majesty.

This is evidence that the herbalist did not send Pinellia to Lady Jang.

But was it really Dong Yi who found this out?

Yes, Your Majesty.

The herbalist was murdered for a personal grievance and the culprit was arrested quickly.

We did not think to examine the body for clues.

But that child accomplished what over a hundred officials couldn't.

Is the investigation record ready to be transferred to the Tribunal?

Yes, My Lady.

The Tribunal will be here soon.

There must be no mistakes made so that our reputation is upheld.

Yes, My Lady.

Good work, everyone.

We have solved a difficult case. All of you will earn merit because of your work.

Especially you, Lady Yu.

Not at all.

Once this is over, you will accompany me to see the Dowager Queen.

Really?

She has asked to see us to praise our work at the Office of Investigations.

Yes, My Lady. I will be ready.

Congratulations, My Lady!

What an honor to be summoned by the Dowager Queen!

You're definitely going to be the next Chief Lady Inspector!

Don't be so hasty! Things must come to a close first.

Yes, My Lady.

This is the sales record for our store.

- May I take this with me? - Yes.

I was the one who got the herbs.

I know what they were!

There was no Pinellia, My Lady!

- Sanghee! - What did you find?

I think you were right about the girl.

None of the herb suppliers sent Pinellia to that herbalist!

What?

What will you do, Your Majesty.

Will you still reject my gift to you?

If not, please accept this gift and rest well tonight.

I will consider this the end of our misunderstanding,

and leave with a happy heart.

Audacious girl!

How long do you think your power would last?

It is Lady Do, Your Majesty.

- Did you ask to see me, Your Majesty? - Yes.

Make preparations to go out.

Where do you wish to go, Your Majesty?

Isn't it time for Lady Jang to be transferred to the Tribunal?

I should be the one to send her off on account of our close relationship.

What did you just say? We need to reinvestigate the case?

We spoke to all the suppliers for the dead herbalist, but none of them ever sold Pinellia to him.

What?

Lady Jung is right.

A patient once died after taking a toxic herb and after that, he never used toxic herbs again.

I think the slave girl was telling the truth, My Lady.

- We should tell the Tribunal the truth and... - The truth?

What is the truth?

- My Lady! - My Lady!

Just because he didn't purchase Pinellia doesn't mean he didn't use it.

He could have purchased it secretly.

- But... - That is enough!

We found Pinellia in Lady Jang's quarters. What better evidence is there?

My Lady! My Lady!

My Lady, something has happened! You need to come out!

Isn't that the Royal Guard?

Why are they here instead of the Tribunal guards!

They say they're not here to transfer Lady Jang to the Tribunal.

They say they're here to protect her.

- What? - What?

Wasn't Lady Jang supposed to be transferred at 7am?

Yes, that is what I was told.

- Go and find out what happened. - Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty! This is terrible!

What's wrong, War Minister?

His Majesty has recalled his order to transfer Lady Jang to the Tribunal!

What did you say? Why?

Lady Jang is innocent! That cannot be! The evidence was...

The evidence? This is the evidence!

This is a report from the Police Bureau.

It contains evidence of Lady Jang's innocence!

His Majesty even confirmed it for himself!

And do you know who found this evidence?

The slave girl from the Bureau of Music!

What?

Do you understand the situation?

While you were blinded by what you saw,

a mere slave girl found the truth!

What will you do? Who will pay for this humiliation!

Wait here a moment. We'll ask you a few questions.

Yes, sir.

That's her.

She was the one who proved Lady Jang's innocence?

Yes, that is what I heard.

You mean Dong Yi found evidence of my innocence?

That's right, My Lady.

You've been made to suffer wrongfully.

His Majesty has given orders to escort you in safety back to your chambers.

- My Lady! - My Lady!

You have all suffered because of me.

Who cares about what we went through!

We are filled with wrath and outrage that you had to go through this humiliation!

Please forgive us, My Lady. We are deeply ashamed.

How will we ever be cleansed of this wrongdoing?

Beg Lady Jang for her forgiveness!

Please forgive us, My Lady. We made a terrible mistake.

Please forgive us.

I'm not sure about that.

I do not think it is I you should be begging forgiveness from.

You should be begging for forgiveness from the slave girl who uncovered the truth!

She was the one who discovered the truth in spite of your incompetency!

Am I wrong?

How do you feel, Lady Yu?

A slave girl is a better investigator than you.

I find myself worried about your future here.

Make way for Lady Jang!

Bring Dong Yi to me. I want her to be the first person I see.

Yes, My Lady.

My Lady, please calm down.

That slave girl... Why should I be humiliated because of her!

The whole place is upside-down!

Look what that girl has done to us!

She has torn our reputation apart!

The news will spread all over the Palace! Nobody will take us seriously!

She probably just stumbled onto the truth anyway!

Then what did you do?

Did you even try to uncover the truth?

My Lady...

Foolish girls! Are you so spiteful to be angry that way!

If you're truly angry about what happened, then go and study some more!

Why are you still standing there!

I really don't understand it. (Jung Im)

How could a slave girl think of something like that?

I know. I was surprised too.

I heard the both of you found evidence too. Perhaps you should admit them...

That would only become excuses for our error.

It is more shameful to make excuses for your error than making the error itself.

We made an error.

A slave girl was smarter than the Office of Investigations.

My Lady, it is I.

Come in.

I've brought Dong Yi, My Lady.

Have her come in.

You may come in.

Welcome.

My Lady!

- Come closer and sit. - Yes, My Lady.

I don't know what to say to you.

I cannot express in words my eternal gratitude to you.

Please don't say that, My Lady!

I have done nothing compared to your concern and grace towards me.

You've done nothing?

How can you say that when you can see sitting here safe and well?

My Lady...!

I knew you were special child, but I didn't expect you to surprise me like this.

How did you think to do what you did?

That's because I had faith.

What?

I had faith that you would never do such a thing.

I knew there would be proof of your innocence.

And that faith led me to examine the body.

What I did isn't what's important.

I'm just so thankful that you would stand up for a nobody like me.

You're wrong.

You're a smart girl, but what you said today is all wrong.

What?

You are not a nobody.

You are the most precious child I have ever met.

My Lady!

Isn't this a familiar sight?

Lady Jang was framed again for something she didn't do.

And the mastermind has gone into hiding again.

The outrageous thing is that not even a month has passed since the last incident!

This is how our government works. Do you see?

The reason I am so troubled about this is that,

this does not just revolve around Lady Jang.

This is the reality of our government!

Politicians are constantly at war, fighting over power and influence.

They're even going as far as to risk the life of the Queen.

This is a government that does not realize it is rotting away from the inside!

We are ashamed, Your Majesty!

I was foolish to think that you would cease these games by yourself.

So all of you will listen to my words carefully.

There will no longer be any forgiveness or compromise.

I will search for the mastermind to the end.

There will be no mercy! Do you hear me!

Please forgive us, Your Majesty!

To be honest, I feel most ashamed.

I was the one who covered up their crimes because I considered it politics.

You must have been deeply troubled when I told you to cover it up.

Am I wrong?

Well...

As expected, you don't know how to say empty words.

Please forgive me, Your Majesty.

But there will no longer be any cover up or compromise.

I will find the mastermind behind this, so you will help me.

It won't be easy, and it might take a long time.

And the culprit may be someone we cannot remove from his position.

But whoever it is, I trust that you will investigate it until the end.

Do not forget my words and ensure that the investigation is done properly.

Yes, Your Majesty. I will do my utmost for you.

Why isn't she back yet!

She was summoned by Lady Jang, so maybe she's coming back with a reward!

Yes, that's right!

A royal banquet! We might get another royal banquet!

What? Another banquet?

When she said she was going to talk to a corpse, I thought she had gone mad.

I can't believe it!

If I had known what would happen, I should have joined in the conversation!

It's Dong Yi!

Dong Yi!

What's the matter with all of you?

Let's see! Let's see what they gave you this time!

Why are you trying to take it away? Give it back!

Is it gold? Silk! How much money did she give you?

This is...!

What is this? It's shoes!

Why are shoes in there?

The Director told me to take away the shoes because they looked untidy out there.

What about the reward?

- Reward? - Yes, didn't she give you anything?

No, she didn't.

Sir...!

What's the matter with all of you?

So you thought this was my reward?

Of course! You saved Lady Jang!

We thought you would get a huge reward and a royal banquet for all of us!

I didn't do it for a reward, you know!

You may not have, but His Majesty wouldn't feel that way!

You saved his favorite woman again!

- But... - Maybe we were too hasty.

The royal banquet was sent the next day, so maybe we'll wait for tomorrow!

Yes, the Royal Kitchen would take a day to prepare another royal banquet for us!

What are you going to do if they don't send anything?

They will!

Do you think they'll give us octopus again?

Did you like that? I liked the meat skewers!

- I'm going to starve tonight! - Yes!

Let's starve together!

Sirs...!

Your octopus...

Give me mine quickly!

Your meat skewer...!

Why are they being so strange?

Did you send the cakes to Lady Jang?

Yes, but why did you do this, Your Majesty?

- If I think about what she did... - Do not speak about that anymore.

She was interrogated about my tonic although she was innocent.

Your Majesty!

Did you send her my well wishes?

I wasn't able to do that in person. His Majesty was in her chambers.

- Was he? - Yes, Your Majesty.

I heard it was slave girl who saved Lady Jang again.

Yes, that is what I heard.

Even Lady Jang's slave girl is exceptional.

She has many things that make me envious.

Your Majesty!

Were you angry with me?

I told you before.

It was enough that you came to see me.

Yes, I'm thankful you think that way.

All of this was possible because of Dong Yi.

How could a mere slave girl come up with an idea like that?

Isn't it amazing?

Yes, Your Majesty. I agree.

It's such a waste for her to do odd work at the Bureau of Music.

Your Majesty, I have a request to make of you.

A request? About the girl?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Don't work so hard. You're going to hurt yourself.

I didn't do any of my work because I had to run around yesterday.

I'm sorry!

You have an unlucky fate. So what if you did a great thing for the nation?

You're still a slave.

You still have to clean and sweep all day.

I know.

Why did a talented girl like you have to be lowborn?

Even if you were a commoner boy, you would have accomplished something.

What a thing to say! I was just lucky, that's all!

I'll go put these music scores away.

Why do we have to be born in classes?

What a waste that she has to be lowborn!

Why do we have to be born in classes?

What a waste that she has to be lowborn!

What an idiot I am! What am I thinking?

Are you really going to use the girl that way?

Yes, if His Majesty allows it.

It will be a good opportunity for both of us.

I know Dong Yi is an intelligent girl. But...

- It can cause chaos in the Palace... - That is not for you to voice your opinion.

Yes, My Lady.

I heard there is news of my brother?

Yes, he has left Qing by ship.

He should reach Dosung soon.

I want to show Dong Yi to my brother.

He is a good judge of character.

I am curious about what he thinks of her.

Will you go home directly?

No, I have something to do, so go ahead without me.

What?

Now that I'm back, Dosung should feel my presence.

It should be here somewhere...

He said he'd be here by 7am. Where is he?

What if the royal banquet comes when I'm not there?

- Pardon me... - Are you the one who wants to rent a room?

- Yes, nice to meet you. I'm... - Whatever. Hurry! I'm really busy!

Yes, sir.

It's this room.

It would be hard to find a room like this with the price you're paying.

By the way, you know I'm a Royal Musician, right?

Yes, I heard.

I work in the arts, so I hate messes.

Especially things like this.

These things drive me crazy.

- Yes, I'll make sure it's clean. - Of course you will.

I talk with my fists more than my mouth, so you better do as I say!

- All right? - Yes, sir.

Then unpack your things and have a look around. I have to go.

Yes, sir.

Why did he have to a Royal Musician like Dongju?

Damn it, I'm late!

- Help me! - What?

Please!

Did a man go into the house?

- A man? - He went into the house! I saw him!

What's wrong with you? This is my house!

Move aside, you fool!

Did you just call me a fool?

You fool!

Are you his partner?

- Help me! - Let him go!

I don't know what this is about, but this is his house.

Let him go.

You...!

You...!

If you don't want to get hurt, go away.

- Let's go! - Don't... don't hit me!

Are you all right, sir?

Yes, sir, I'm all right. Please don't worry about me!

You're really amazing! What's your name?

- Is this the man they were looking for? - Yes, that's right.

- What was that about? - Nothing.

I slept with his wife, that's all.

- What did you say? - Goodness.

A wife can have an affair. Why was he so up in arms about it?

Don't you agree?

You don't know what I'm talking about, do you?

What? Jang Hee-Jae has returned?

And he caused a problem the moment he returned?

Yes, he used money to buy himself out of trouble.

How can Lady Jang's brother be such a fool?

Don't concern yourself over him, Uncle.

That is an advantage for us.

If he wanted to use Lady Jang's position for his own benefit, it would be a problem for us.

But people are watching, so find a suitable position for him.

Yes, Uncle.

He came back today, Father!

I know!

Now that the troublemaker is back, that Madam Yoon is going to suffer!

I know!

Now that Jang Hee-Jae is back, I finally have a friend here in Dosung!

Yes, let's call him for a drink!

- I'll make some plans, Father. - Good!

How could you cause problems on the day you return?

When will you stop hellraising?

I know. Honestly, I'm sick of it too, Mother!

What? Is that your excuse?

- It's not an excuse! - Be quiet. I don't want to see your face.

A girl is here from the Palace too. How embarrassing!

A girl from the Palace?

She's a slave girl who saved your sister from being sent to the Tribunal.

And she's at our house?

Do you even realize how much your sister has suffered?

When will you ever be of help to her?

Where is she now?

You must be that girl.

Who are you, sir?

So this is what you look like.

- Why... why are you being like this, sir? - Why? Did I startle you?

But don't worry. You're not my type.

- What? - Sir, Madam is looking for the girl.

Go on. She's looking for you.

Yes, sir.

Brother!

My Lady.

- When did you arrive? - Today.

I came here the moment I landed.

I've been waiting for you to return.

Yes, I was counting down the days too. (Jang Hee-Jae)

I yearned to return.

Then why did you cause a scandal the moment you arrived in Dosung?

You heard?

Yes, I wanted others to see me as foolish and reckless.

I have to be a hellraiser and playboy so that others won't watch me closely.

- Brother... - It is not yet time.

I am bored to tears, but this is not yet the right time.

No, Brother. Now is the time.

Do you remember the oath I made when I first entered the Palace?

I promised you that I would reach the highest position in the Palace.

The time to wait and watch is over.

Now is the time to walk the path we've been preparing for.

If we are to do this, there must be no hesitation, My Lady.

Yes indeed.

There is a girl who's been helping me. She is intelligent and trustworthy.

I will use her in the Inner Court and watch this pebble cause a ripple in the pond.

Are you referring to the slave girl from the Bureau of Music?

Have you heard about her?

I have not only heard about her, but I've seen her too.

- You've seen her? - Yes.

What did you think of her? I was curious about what you would think of her.

What's wrong, Brother? Didn't you like her?

Brother!

When I saw her, I could see why you like her.

But if it were me, I wouldn't let her stay close.

What?

I need something for the Royal Musicians' belts.

- Go ahead and look. - All right.

- Sir! - You're Poongsan!

- What a coincidence! - I know!

What a small world. Looks like you're out on an errand.

Yes, I'm not out causing trouble today.

Really? You have those days too?

Do you think I do that every day?

What are you doing here anyway?

Me? I'm here to inspect the civilians.

So everyone has been starving themselves waiting for a royal banquet?

Yes, I feel so bad! I doubt His Majesty would be so generous twice!

You know, I met with His Majesty and he had no intention of doing such a thing.

- He doesn't, does he? - No.

I doubt there'll be a reward this time. Does this upset you?

No! Not at all!

- You look upset. - No, I'm really fine!

But everyone else is expecting something.

Then I'll give you a reward.

What?

I'll give you a reward on His Majesty's behalf.

What?

Let's go.

Whether it's from me or His Majesty, it's all the same.

- Let's go! - Sir!

- But Sir... - I said let's go!

Sir! Isn't that Dong Yi?

It is! But who is that man with her?

- Anything? - Anything you want!

Sir! That can't be...!

Let's go! We'll choose something.

It is!

I'm really all right!

Show me something that suits this girl.

- Yes, sir. - Sir!

Let's see here.

This is nice. And this is nice too.

Give me both!

Sir, are you crazy? Do you know how much these cost?

Don't worry, I have lots of money.

Sir!

Let's see... This hairpin is nice too.

Who are you?

I don't need these things!

I want to give them to you.

- Dong Yi! - Sir!

- Sir! Sir! - Do you know these men?

Yes, they're from the Bureau of Music!

I'm sorry about this.

These are my men and they must have made a mistake.

- Sir, let me introduce you to... - We know!

You must be the Justice Officer from the Prefecture.

Sir, nice to meet you! I am Bang Young Dal...

I am Chief Hwang Ju Shik of the Bureau of Music.

Yes, good to meet you.

You must be the ones whose eyes have popped out in starvation.

We walked around with our eyes in our hands, but just recently popped them back in.

I helped too!

- Shall we show you? - Sirs!

Why are you telling me not to have her close to me?

Brother.

Did I ever have a reason whenever I told you something like this?

But it bothers me because what she has is too similar to yours.

What?

Like you, she is lowborn, but possesses an intelligence and skills far beyond her class.

That is why you were able to reach your position now.

One person like you is enough in this world.

But why do you wish to give wings to another like yourself?

Sir, I would like to buy you a drink.

Yes, you were the reason we got to eat a royal banquet!

Don't you have to go back to the Prefecture, sir?

Not at all! I have lots of time today.

Go in first. I need to talk to my men.

- You must come quickly! - Let's go.

Your Majesty, this could be dangerous. May we escort you back...?

No, I'll be fine. Guard me from afar.

- But... - Why are you taking so long!

All right, I'll be right there.

How tall is that fellow?

- Sir, please accept a drink from me. - No, I think I'm drunk already.

What? How can a man be drunk on three cups of wine?

Drink it in one gulp! There's a punishment if you leave any!

I told you this officer has poor health!

Give it to me. I'll drink it for him.

- I'll drink it. - Sir!

- Are you all right? - Yes, of course I'm fine!

Now it's your turn!

I'll bestow royal wine to you!

- Royal wine? - You're going to get in trouble for that!

Royal wine can only be given by His Majesty!

He's done this before! He gave a command and said it was a royal command.

He's going to get in trouble one day.

Come to think of it, you look a little like His Majesty.

Do I?

I've seen him from afar at royal banquets.

What do you think, Young Dal?

You must be blind!

Do you know how handsome His Majesty is?

How can you compare him to...

I mean... I'm not saying you're not.

I'm happy just hearing that His Majesty is more handsome than me!

Is His Majesty really that handsome?

I've never even seen him from afar.

How can I say that with my own mouth?

What?

I heard it from someone who saw His Majesty up close.

He said that His Majesty glowed with radiance. His nose was equiline!

And his skin was as white as snow! Like the officer here!

I see.

Dong Yi, you're a girl so you like handsome men, right?

Not at all! I like dark men with broad shoulders!

What?

Your cup is empty, sir! Have another!

- Fill it up! - Stop drinking and have some food too.

- This is delicious! - Do you like it?

Yes, I love it! What is it?

- It's pig skin. - Yes, skin... whose skin?

Pig? Oink oink pig!

Pig skin?

You mean I'm chewing on pig skin right now?

Yes. You must be more down-to-earth than you look if you like this!

Down-to-earth? Why yes, I'm a bit down-to-earth!

Our dear down-to-earth Officer! Have another piece!

This was an enjoyable evening.

Are you sure you're all right?

This is the first time you did this, right?

Yes, it was.

There's been a lot of firsts since I met you.

But I'm glad you're enjoying yourself.

I was worried you wouldn't be used to this.

Not at all.

Because of you, one of my wishes came true.

- Your wish? - Yes.

I've always wanted to spend a day in the town like an average man.

What about you? Do you have a wish like mine?

What?

Just like there was something I wanted to do if I wasn't myself,

there must be something you want to do if you weren't you.

How can a lowly slave like me have a wish like that?

And even if I did, it would never be fulfilled anyway.

An unfulfillable wish?

You mean to live as someone other than a slave?

What?

You are an intelligent and highly-talented girl.

So I can understand if you lamented your status.

I would be lying if I said that wasn't true.

If I weren't a slave... If I weren't a girl, but a boy...

How could I not wonder those things?

But nothing will change with my lamenting!

I only hope that in my next life,

I would be reincarnated as someone who could accomplish something.

That doesn't have to be in your next life.

What?

There's no reason why your wish can't be fulfilled when you fulfilled mine.

I wish to use that child in a more meaningful capacity, Your Majesty.

What?

It is a waste for such an intelligent girl to remain a slave because of her class.

Will you help her so that she can use her intellect freely?

- Let's go to the Queen's chambers. - Yes, Your Majesty.

Dong Yi!

Dong Yi, you need to hurry! Something has happened!

What?

How can this be? How can this be!

Dong Yi!

Go on, Dong Yi. They're here to see you.

Please change your order, My Lady! This cannot happen!

The Office of Properties has already sent out a decree.

My Lady!

Slave Chun Dong Yi of the Bureau of Music, you will obey the orders of the Office of Properties.

Give me the decree.

Slave Chun Dong Yi of the Bureau of Music, you will obey the orders of the Office of Properties.

Today, March 11 of the year 1686,

the slave Chun Dong Yi will enter the Palace to serve the Inner Court as a palace maid.

As a palace maid, you will enter the Office of Investigations.

You will uphold your duties to this nation as an investigator for the Office of Investigations.

Me? To serve as a palace maid?

Me?

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