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Episode 12

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 join the Office of Investigations.

You will uphold your duties to this nation...

... as an investigator for the Office of Investigations.

Me?

A palace maid? Me?

Unbelievable! This can't happen!

Father! Father..!

I told you not to call me that here!

This isn't the time to discuss formalities!

Dong Yi has been made a palace maid!

What? What did you say?

You need to come outside!

You need to find out what's going on!

You all heard Dong Yi is going to be a palace maid?

I'm really close to her.

Dong Yi, what's going on? Why have they made you a palace maid?

I don't know either.

Let me see!

Investigator Chun Dong Yi of the Office of Investigations...

It's true! It's an official decree!

Dong Yi, this must be your reward! This is your reward for solving the case!

Reward? But how could I become....?

Sir, don't just stand here! Go and find out what happened!

- Hurry! - Yes, I'll do that.

Did you hear the news?

That slave girl has been made an investigator!

How is this possible? I've heard wrong, right?

It's true.

The Office of Properties gave her the decree.

What?

This is really preposterous! How could something like this happen?

How could a slave become a palace maid?

How can this be possible? I can't believe this!

Please tell us the truth, My Lady.

The Office of Properties must have a reason for doing this!

It was at the request of Lady Jang.

She is using our mistake as an excuse to send her in to the Office of Investigations!

My Lady, Dong Yi is here.

- Have a seat. - Yes, My Lady.

I can see from your expression that you have received the decree.

Am I right?

My Lady, I heard that you requested for me to become a palace maid and investigator.

Is that really true?

Yes, that is so.

My Lady!

You look like you're in shock. Why is that?

Don't you like your reward?

No, it's not that! I just...

I'm a lowborn slave, My Lady.

How could I possibly become an exalted palace maid? That is....

No, your abilities and skills far surpass those required to become a lady investigator.

Have you forgotten?

You accomplished not once but twice...

... what hundreds of male and female investigators couldn't.

My Lady...!

So do not say that you do not deserve to become a palace maid because of your status.

His Majesty approved of this because he too agreed with me.

What? His Majesty?

That's right. His Majesty is very aware of your talent.

So this reward is well-deserved and fully appropriate for you.

You have the talent and intellect to become a great Madam Investigator.

But I am curious about how you feel about this.

Do you want this reward?

Do you want to live as a palace maid and not as a slave girl?

That's what I'm curious about.

- So the decree was given to her? - Yes, Your Majesty.

- Good. You may leave. - Yes, Your Majesty.

That Poongsan rascal must be in shock right now.

So do not say that you do not deserve to become a palace maid because of your status.

His Majesty approved of this because he too agreed with me.

But I am curious about how you feel about this.

Do you want this reward?

Do you want to live as a palace maid and not as a slave girl?

That's what I'm curious about.

Lady Jang intends to humiliate us by sending this slave girl here.

This is not permissible!

You will go and deliver my protest to the Office of Properties.

Yes, My Lady.

And you, come with me.

Yes, My Lady.

What? The Office of Investigations won't accept the decree?

Yes, they are protesting that they will not accept a slave girl.

Yes, of course they should protest!

How dare Lady Jang try to change the ways of the Inner Court!

Let's see if things go her way.

Let's go. I will meet with the Queen.

The Office of Investigations has protested the decree to the Office of Properties.

And the Madam Chief Investigator is headed to the Queen's chambers!

To the Queen's chambers?

Yes, the Queen would have the power to reverse the decree.

Because she rules the Inner Court.

If this is your way of reprehending our mistake,

We will accept your censure with deep regret.

But we cannot bear the shame of having a slave girl become one of us!

The Office of Investigations regulates the Inner Court.

If we are shamed and humiliated, then the order of the Inner Court will collapse.

Please, Your Majesty! Please reverse this decree!

- Madam Chief Investigator... - Her Majesty, the Dowager Queen!

- Why do you hesitate, My Queen? - Mother...

- Do as they ask, My Queen. - But Mother...

It was at Lady Jang's request?

How dare a mere court lady request for a slave girl to enter the palace!

How dare she do this without your consent!

I gave my consent.

- What? - Your Majesty!

I was the one who gave my consent to send the slave girl Chun Dong Yi to you.

My Queen!

I did so because I judged her talent to be worthy of the Office of Investigations.

She did accomplish something none of you could.

My Queen. That child is a lowborn slave.

How could you allow a lowborn slave to enter the Palace as a palace maid?

I don't think that way, Mother.

The law allows lowborn slaves to become palace maids.

But that law has been obsolete for a long time!

The Palace has not accept lowborn slaves as palace maids for a long time!

Then now we must uphold the law.

What will you do?

The Office of Investigations will be an example by representing the Inner Court.

Don't you agree?

Your Majesty!

I have no intention of reversing this decree, Madam Chief Investigator.

I expect you to respect my wishes.

Did the Queen really give her consent?

Yes, that is so.

Then what happens now? Will that girl really come here?

How could you ask me to share my room with a slave girl who used to clean and wash?

Will protesting change things? Stop harassing me!

- My Lady! - Stop harassing me!

I can't believe this is happening!

Don't worry, Dong Yi. It's an official decree. They can't reverse it.

- Dong Yi! - Sir!

What's happening, sir!

We heard the Office of Investigations won't accept her!

Don't worry. It'll be fine!

Really?

Yes, Her Majesty gave her consent already.

Lady Jang made a request! Then the Queen gave her seal of approval!

That's how it happened!

Does this mean Dong Yi is going to be a Lady Investigator?

- Of course! - Dong Yi's going to be a palace maid?

Of course. From today onwards, Dong Yi is no longer a slave.

She's an official palace maid of the Inner Court!

My Lady!

- Dong Yi! - Sir!

You mean you met her outside the Palace during your inspections of the capital?

Yes, but she doesn't know I am the King.

I lied and told her I was a Justice Officer at the Prefecture.

What?

I met her by coincidence, but I found her to be intelligent and pure at heart.

It made me sad that such a talented girl would live the rest of her life as a slave.

That is why I'm making this request, even though I know it'll be difficult.

But this is only a request. You are free to turn it down.

After all, you rule the Inner Court.

Not at all, Your Majesty. I shall bring her in as a palace maid.

I know you to be a fair and objective person when it comes to personnel matters.

So if you think highly of her, then I trust your opinion.

What reason do I have to refuse your request?

My Queen...!

Your Majesty, it is I.

- What is it? - Lady Jang is here, Your Majesty.

Thank you for giving your consent, Your Majesty.

No need to thank me. I did it because I deemed her worthy.

In any case,

I am sorry that this has caused a great commotion in the Inner Court.

I will make sure things are set right, Your Majesty.

You'll make things right? How?

First I will settle down the other palace maids,

... and ensure stability at the Office of Investigations.

I already have a plan, so please don't worry, Your Majesty.

You seem to care about the Inner Court quite a bit, Lady Jang.

But that isn't necessary, Lady Jang.

I'm the one who caused this commotion, not you.

I was the one who decided to make her a palace maid.

And only I have the power to do this.

So how can you be blamed for this commotion?

The only thing that displeases me...

... is that your request has created talk of your ambitions in the Inner Court.

I do not wish to hear any more of such talk.

So why don't you withdraw yourself and let me handle everything?

I was afraid you would scold me.

But I cannot believe that you would be so concerned for me.

But as a superior of the Inner Court, how can I ignore what's going on?

You already know that I have no ambitions in the Inner Court,

... so what worry do I have?

Therefore, I will not shirk from my own duties, Your Majesty.

- Let's go. - Yes, My Lady.

What did I tell you, Your Majesty? You should not have consented to this!

Lady Jang is up to no good!

She wants to stir up the Inner Court and exert her influence!

She is already challenging you! Why are you helping her?

You must think me a fool.

Your Majesty?

Don't you think I realize what she's up to?

Your Majesty...!

I know we must control the Office of Investigations...

... in order to have power over the Inner Court.

But we shouldn't be so aggressive.

- Perhaps if we had conceded... - I am half of lowborn blood.

Have you forgotten?

The Office of Investigations selects girls...

... with the noblest of bloodlines and the highest intellect.

They would never acknowledge their error before me.

But what good would it do to aggravate them?

She may be intelligent, but she's still a lowborn slave.

If she makes a mistake, this will all end in a great humiliation for us!

No, I am sure she will do well there.

I am certain of it. Please trust me.

Everyone! Here comes the palace maid!

- Sir! - Dong Yi, you rascal!

I can't believe this day has come? I thought once lowborn, always lowborn.

- But look what's happened! - Sir...

What did I tell you? She's too good to be a slave!

How dare you address Dong Yi so casually!

You should be calling her "My Lady"!

Don't be like that!

Then why are you still calling her by name?

She's "My Lady" to you too!

Is that right? Well then, I'll do it first.

How do you do, My Lady?

Why are you doing that?

Sir!

That's how we should address you now!

- Isn't that right? - Yes, sir!

- What's all this, sir? - Can't you tell? It's a feast!

- What? - The Chief got all of this for you, Dong Yi.

I mean, My Lady.

Sir...!

- Let's eat now. - Shall we all take a seat?

I can't believe this! Where is the Police Chief?

Forget it! Chief!

- Bring me all the records of smuggled herbs. - Yes, sir.

By the way, is the Royal Hospital being cooperative?

Since the case has been reopened, they must still be unsettled.

Yes, but it wasn't just the Royal Hospital. The entire Palace was in a commotion.

In a commotion?

The slave girl from the Bureau of Music...

... has been made a Lady Investigator at the Office of Investigations.

Lady Investigator?

- Do you mean that Chun Dong Yi? - Yes, sir.

Rumor has it that it was at the request of Lady Jang.

It's surprising that a slave girl would be made a palace maid.

That little....! Sir!

This isn't the time for us to be worried about the Palace! You need to come outside!

We have a huge event right here!

- Why are you in such a hysteria? - You'll know when you go outside!

What do you think? Do I look good?

Yes! Yes, sir.

I'm quite good-looking,

So I can wear anything and make it look good!

Sir!

How do you do, Police Chief?

I am the newly-appointed Police Lieutenant, Jang Hee-Jae.

See? This fellow must know someone high up!

The Police Superintendent told me about you.

You were recommended by the 2nd State Councilor, Lord Oh Tae Suk.

- You knew about this? - That's just the way things are.

Your presence here wasn't my choice, so I have nothing much to say to you.

But it is my choice whether or not to use you.

I see...

So if you wish to stay here, you better do it properly.

If you show talent, I will trust you.

But if you show any weakness, I will send you away from here.

How proper of you, sir. That is completely understandable.

You're his superior, so make sure he's trained properly.

Oh.. yes, sir!

You heard him, didn't you?

Our Police Chief doesn't care...

... whose brother you are or whose backing you came in with.

So you will make sure to study hard under my tutelage, do you hear me?

Hey! Why did you laugh? Where are you going?

Hey! Hey!

Hey! He's going to drive me crazy!

The Police Bureau....

Sir!

- I'll return the autopsy reports. - You will?

Are you sure you know where to put them?

Don't I have to just match the characters on that book to the shelf?

I can't read, but I can see.

- That man....? - Then do that. I was busy anyway.

- Here. - Then please go ahead, sir.

It's all right. No need to rush.

- You...! - That's right. The philanderer.

You are.... a police lieutenant?

Oh, this? Yes, as of today.

This is a record of slaves who killed nobles!

You were reading an interesting story!

Reading? How could I do that?

I came to return a record but couldn't find the place.

Well-versed in martial arts and a secret past?

What an interesting fellow you are!

What?

I'm sorry for interrupting you. Go ahead and keep reading.

I'm off!

- Sirs! Please eat a lot! - Yes, we will!

Have a cup!

What are you doing here? You're the main character!

I wanted to organize a little.

Sir, the socks are here and the black belts are here.

And the music scores are here.

Why are you doing this? Let's go outside!

It's because I'm worried! What will all of you do without me?

By the way, you always get a blocked nose,

So don't forget to take Ulmi Cortex.

Sir...!

What are you doing?

I just realized that she's really leaving the Bureau of Music!

You fool, is she leaving for a faraway place?

She's still going to be in the Palace!

But still, we were like family here.

But now it'll be difficult to see her.

Sir...!

Dong Yi, take this with you!

What?

I won't be around to scold you for playing this.

Go and play it when you feel like it.

- No, sir! - Take it. I'll take care of it.

Go on.

Dong Yi, you must go and do well there.

Well, I'm sure you'll do fine anyway.

Who are you? The Poongsan dog that never lets go!

Yes, sir. I'll remember your advice.

I'll go get some more wine!

They're more excited about this than I am!

Stop that! Why are you crying on a happy day like this!

Aren't you sad at all?

You used to scold her all the time! Are you happy that she's leaving?

Yes, I'm happy. So happy I could dance!

Can't we ask her not to go?

It's not easy being a palace maid!

She's like a sister to me!

My heart breaks just thinking of her suffering!

But where can she get another opportunity like this?

She is no longer a lowborn!

She's no longer a slave, but a real person!

So let's send her off with a smile!

How heartbroken would she be if we cried?

Sir!

- Young Dal! - Sir!

Father! Older brother! Try some of this!

- It's honeycakes! - It's delicious! Try it!

- This is so rare! - I get to eat this because of my sister!

- It's sweet and delicious! - It's that good, Father?

Go ahead and eat one too!

Father, I am leaving the Bureau of Music tomorrow.

When I leave this place,

I'll no longer be a lowborn slave, but a palace maid.

I'm scared, but I want to try this, Father.

You told me that if we have precious things in our hearts, then we are highborn.

I will embrace these precious things in my heart,

So that I can accomplish bigger and better things.

I can do this, right? I really want to do this, Father.

Please help me.

It seems to have died down quickly. I was expecting a huge commotion.

Yes, Your Majesty.

The Office of Investigations have withdrawn their protests...

... since the Queen had given her consent.

But I find myself a little forlorn that the girl will become a palace maid.

Your Majesty?

At some point,

She'll realize that I'm the King, and not a Justice Officer.

I preferred being a normal fellow with her in town.

Your Majesty...

- You may leave. - Yes, Your Majesty.

Wait!

Your sash has a loose thread!

Add three days to Ae-Jong's night duty.

Yes, My Lady.

My Lady! My Lady...!

The slave girl is here!

My Lady, I've brought Chun Dong Yi.

Take her to the Madam Chief Investigator.

Yes, My Lady. Come with me.

How do you do, Madam Chief Investigator?

I am Chun Dong Yi.

This is the exalted Office of Investigations.

You may have been a lowborn slave yesterday.

But when you enter this place, you must cast off all lowborn characteristics.

- Do you understand me? - Yes, My Lady.

- Take her away. - Yes, My Lady.

My Lady, you remember me, don't you? I met you here, remember?

Back then, I...

Do not create a ruckus! Nobody here speaks so loudly.

Please forgive me, My Lady.

Give this girl her uniform and show her room.

Yes, My Lady.

Please come with us.

I am a palace maid. Me!

If you're ready, please come out. We'll escort you to your room.

Yes, I will be right out. Thank you very much.

You must not be so polite to me!

What?

- I see... - You're doing it again.

Is... that so?

Yes, she's right. I am a palace maid now...

I have to talk down to the slaves now. That's going to be so difficult.

Did you see her? She brought her things in that rag!

I know. She should get 365 days of night duty for that.

- How can you joke at a time like this? - Do you blame me?

I'm so embarassed! How will I hold up my head before others?

- We've become the same as a slave girl! - My point exactly!

Nice to meet you! My name is Chun Dong Yi.

I advise you not to expect too much.

Excuse me?

No one here will treat you like a human being.

But don't misunderstand. It's not because you're a lowborn.

We don't like how you've attached yourself to someone powerful...

... to gain something beyond your reach.

Do not be upset by how they're treating you.

My Lady!

All the Lady Investigators here...

... trained more than ten years to become members of the Office of Investigations.

They all endured hardship in order to become the most elite of the palace ladies.

But in one day, you smeared their pride and reputations.

You didn't pay a price to be where you are now.

So you must endure everything. I don't know what you are capable of.

But until you prove yourself worthy, nobody will treat you as an equal.

My Lady, are you going to let this happen?

That girl is going to ruin our reputation and standing!

All of us will hold a protest!

If the Office of Investigations is paralyzed, then the Queen will have to...

- There is no need for you to take action. - My Lady!

Don't worry too much. She won't last very long here.

What?

Your Majesty, it is Lady Do.

Enter.

Madam Investigator Yu is here.

Bring her in.

How do you do, Your Majesty?

So you're Investigator Yu.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Where is Dong Yi?

It's her first day and it would be too much for her to attend training,

So I told her to rest in her room.

Who told you to do that?

What?

She is now a Lady Investigator.

She deserves to be included in our training.

Shibi.

- Yes, My Lady. - Go and bring Dong Yi.

Yes, My Lady.

What's going on? Is she not feeling well?

- Can't you do it a little faster? - Yes, I'll be right there, My Lady!

Now she's calling me "My Lady"!

What do you mean by that, Your Majesty?

You have a plan to get rid of that girl?

Yes, I have found a very useful person to help us at the Office of Investigations.

She said that she had come up with a plan to send her back to the Bureau of Music within 3 days!

But this all happened with the Queen's consent.

How could we do this...?

She's not going to force her out!

We must respect the Queen's wishes.

Then what are you going to do?

She said that since she came in as a Lady Investigator,

She can leave as a Lady Investigator.

What?

You know that every year...

The Office of Investigations has an event that causes a great commotion.

An event around this time of year...?

- You mean....? - Yes, that's right, Minister.

It will be three days time.

In three days, Lady Jang will be greatly humiliated.

This book's title is "The Doctrine of the Mean".

I doubt you've read this.

Yes, I've never read this before.

It's all right. You can learn it slowly.

Thank you, My Lady.

- Madam! - Yoon!

- Here we meet again. - Yes, indeed.

Has life been treating you well, Madam?

Of course it has! But I've been worried about you, Yoon.

I heard your son got himself in trouble again the moment he stepped foot in town!

I wouldn't call it trouble necessarily. All young men have a weakness for women.

How unfortunate that your son has such an enormous weakness!

How could my misfortune even compare to yours, Madam?

I have only one son to worry about, but you have both husband and son to worry about!

- It's double trouble for you! - What?

Oh dear, didn't you know?

I've had a slip of the tongue again!

What do you mean by that? Tell me the truth!

What a nice day it is!

The sky is full of clouds, Yoon! That little...!

- Here, please accept a cup from me. - Good!

I'm so happy you're back!

I didn't know there was a gibang here that had such lovely ladies!

All the gibangs in the capital are in the palm of my hand!

Do you not like the women here, Official Oh?

He's been like that ever since the slave girl he liked was made a palace maid!

- A slave girl? - Yes! I never even got to hold her hand!

Now she's a palace maid! It's all over!

Did you really like her that much?

Sir, if you really like that girl, then take her!

Who cares if she's a palace maid? It'll make it all the more sweet!

What?

Are you crazy? How can you say something so outrageous!

I don't know what morality is so I do not commit adultery.

I don't know what reverence is, so there is no such as blasphemy to me.

Be careful! We may laugh at your words,

But you may get in big trouble!

Yes, My Lord! I'll be really careful!

Watch your step!

- We had a great time, My Lord! - Yes.. yes...

- Please come again. - Did you enjoy yourself?

- Let's be friends forever! - Of course!

Father! Father..!

Sir, why do you spend time with people like them?

One must know how to be friends with fools too.

You may give them one thing, but they will give you ten things in return.

- Sir! - That is enough.

He won't hurt me.

You came later than I expected. You must have a lot of patience.

- Why didn't you turn me in? - I told you. I find you very interesting.

You seemed to be looking for something.

There are many ways to obtain the things you need.

But the fastest way is to befriend the person who can give it to you.

What of it?

If I give you what you seek, will you work for me?

- You're late, Sir. - Yes, when did you get here?

I just got back. Have you eaten dinner?

- If you haven't, let's eat together. - No! I'm all right.

I'll have it ready. Please wash up and join me.

I said I was all right!

Please sit comfortably.

I am comfortable. Musicians care deeply about posture.

I see.

Why... why are you doing that!

Please rest assured. Unlike you, I use words before I use my fists.

Do... do you?

- So please sit comfortably. - Then I'll put my faith in you.

Why do you keep sighing like that?

It's not because I'm scared of you!

I mean, it's not because of you.

It's because of a slave girl I know.

A slave girl?

There's a slave girl at the Bureau of Music,

But a few days ago, she was made a palace maid.

A slave girl was made a palace maid? Can such a thing happen?

She's an incredibly intelligent girl.

That's why I keep sighing.

I'm worried that she'll suffer at the hands of fierce palace maids.

She was like a sister to me.

I see...

What of it?

If I give you what you seek, will you work for me?

The number of palace maids for the Innermost Quarter are...

14 Attendants, 20 Sewing, 23 Embroidery,

2 Academy, 2 Treasures, 13 Kitchen,

12 Beverages, and 11 Laundry!

I got one wrong!

I'm all right with everything else, but I can't remember numbers!

It's not because you're a lowborn.

We don't like how you've attached yourself to someone powerful...

... to gain something beyond your reach.

So you must endure everything. I don't know what you are capable of.

But until you prove yourself worthy, nobody will treat you as an equal.

Yes, I'm Poongsan Dong Yi! Gather your wits!

The number of palace maids for the Innermost Quarter are...

14 Attendants, 20 Sewing, 23 Embroidery, 2 Academy, 2 Treasures, 13 Kitchen,

Beverages was 11, and Laundry was 12.

Beverages was 11, and Laundry was 12.

What are you doing, My Lady!

I was just doing my laundry...

We told you this is our job!

If you keep this up, we'll get in trouble, My Lady!

Please forgive me!

I mean, I'm sorry.

I woke up early and had nothing else to do.

Please give that to me and return to your chambers!

- I... I was curious about something. - Yes, My Lady?

The other palace maids won't talk to me, but you do.

Yes?

I heard that a Lady Investigator had to memorize a lot of things and handle a lot of work.

But why isn't anyone working? Is it usually this idle?

It's not that. It's almost time for the term exam.

Everyone spends their time preparing for this exam around this time.

- Exam? - Yes, My Lady.

What? You want the girl to take the exam too?

What are you talking about? You want Dong Yi to take the exam?

It's as I said. She is now a Lady Investigator.

She should take part in the exam like all the other Lady Investigators.

But she's only been here three days.

- How could she....? - Fine, you may proceed.

My Lady!

Dong Yi is now a palace maid.

She must apply the same disciplines as the rest.

I will prepare her for the exam.

Your Majesty, what is it?

It's nothing. What were we talking about?

How can she possibly take the exam? That's ridiculous!

That must be it. That must be Lady Yu's plan.

What?

- The rules of the exam. - The rules?

You mean you want me to take the exam too?

That's right. You should be treated the same as the others.

But I know nothing...

That's all right. Just take it according to what you know.

Yes, My Lady.

You may leave.

Don't you get it?

The exam is given grades of gap, eul, jung and byung.

And if you don't get at least an eul, you lose your position as a Lady Investigator.

But she just started! How could she possibly get better than an eul?

She won't even be able to get a jung!

That's exactly how they're going to get rid of her!

Since she came in as a Lady Investigator, they'll make her take the same exam.

And they'll chase her out using her grade as an excuse!

What?

What's this? Why is she here?

Does she think she's taking the exam?

Good morning.

We will now begin the exam!

The first exam subject will be to recite "The Doctrine of the Mean" by memory!

Recite by memory?

Did you memorize it?

- Have you read this book? - Excuse me?

No, I've never read it before.

Do you know what this exam means?

Yes, I heard it's an annual exam for all the Lady Investigators.

Madam Investigator Yu told me to take it according to what I know, but it's still upsetting.

It would have been better if it were a book I'd read befre.

There is a rule to this exam.

Anyone who does not obtain the passing grade will have to leave.

What?

Do you get it? This exam is for weeding out inadequate people.

What do you mean?

You have to leave if you don't get the grade?

But I've never read this book before!

What do I do?

My Lady!

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