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Episode 13

You should all be aware that unless you receive a grade of "eul" or better,

You will fail the exam.

If you fail, you lose the right to work at the Office of Investigations.

The Office of Investigations must be a model for the rest of the Inner Court.

Because we must read and memorize all literature regarding this,

I trust all of you will perform well.

This contains the first part of all the verses that need to be recited.

You will read the first part, recite the verse and interpret it.

We will now commence!

- Ae-Hyang! Nanyi! - Yes, My Lady!

We will begin with Ae-Hyang.

~ Recites verse ~

Sincerity can only be fulfilled by oneself, and the path walked alone.

Do you have the book with you?

Just give up. You're not meant to be here.

Ae-Hyang, pass! Nanyi, pass!

Next is Shibi and Ae-Jong.

Shibi will go first.

- I have news, My Lady! - What is it?

What do you mean? How can she take an exam now?

They argued that she is now a Lady Investigator and therefore must follow the rules.

They are making her take the exam!

Next is Jung Im and Dong Yi!

Jung Im will go first.

~ Recites verse ~

A man not of heaven cannot discuss propriety,

... establish laws or create ideographs.

~ Recites verse ~

Today, the carriages have the same axle-widths,

... writings use the same characters and actions follow the same code of conduct.

Jung Im, pass!

Next is Dong Yi.

Yes, My Lady.

Recite the verse.

Why are you silent? Begin the recitation!

~ Recites verse ~

True sincerity is neverending...

Next?

Next... The next...?

Please forgive me, but I don't know the next part.

Is that so?

Dong Yi, fail!

Please give me another chance! I haven't even read that book yet!

Those are just excuses.

My Lady, you told me to take the exam according to my knowledge.

- So I did. - You knew that I never read this book.

Was everything planned to kick me out?

I have acted according to the rules.

If you thought you would receive special treatment during the exam,

... that is unfortunate.

But the Office of Investigations takes rules very seriously.

If you ever truly considered yourself a true member of the Office of Investigations,

You will obey the rules and leave this place voluntarily.

- My Lady! - Go and wait for the results.

This is unfair! Please give me a chance!

We should have known that Lady Yu would never allow that girl to work with us!

She had a plan all along, and that's why she accepted her so readily!

Does this mean she's leaving?

How can she fail the exam and expect to stay here?

She should have known her own place!

Hear hear!

We should be ashamed.

- What do you mean? - You're upset that slave girl is leaving?

This is an embarassment to ourselves. There were other ways to get rid of her.

But this was cowardly and unfair.

Problem? We handled this according to the rules.

If suitability was an issue,

We could have judged her after she had been trained and educated.

She hasn't even been given basic training, but we tested her on a complicated doctrine...

Is there a rule that states that we must allow her to be trained first?

It's unfair to ask someone to run when they've just learned to crawl.

Besides, Her Majesty approved of her presence here...

Everything was done accordingly to the rules.

There will be no further discussion.

Why did you back down? You're really going to let her go?

This was all her plan for the start. What can I do?

I'm so ashamed I can't even go on an inspection!

News will spread that the Office of Investigations stooped to low means to get rid of a mere slave girl!

Do you think that the palace maids will respect us when we admonish them now?

I'm so ashamed!

I expected resistance.

But I never imagined the Office of Investigations would resort to such low methods.

My Lady, what are you going to do?

According to the rules,

Dong Yi will be kicked out of the Office of Investigations.

If that happens, your authority will also suffer.

- You must do something and... - No. I won't do a thing.

What?

What use is there for me to interfere now?

Dong Yi will only face a similiar obstacle later.

She must overcome this obstacle herself.

But if she is unable to do so, you will also find yourself in a dilemma.

That is why we must all pray that she will be victorious.

My Lady!

No. You must ignore this, My Queen.

Mother, they're making her take an exam that she isn't ready for, in order to kick her out.

How can you ask me to ignore this?

What will you do then?

You said that bringing her into the Inner Court upheld the law.

The Office of Investigations did not break any rules either.

So how can you stop them from doing what they're doing?

Helping that child is helping Lady Jang.

I hope you will heed my words.

If you reject my advice, I shall be very disappointed in you.

Mother...!

It should be here somewhere!

I found it!

My Lady!

Impudent girl! How dare you block our path?

My Lady, I have something to tell you!

The exam question was wrong! You have to give the exam again!

What?

This is the book of rules that I've been reading since I arrived here.

It says here that exam questions are given on literature read the previous year.

The Doctrine of Mean was taught a few days ago...

... and thus cannot be an exam topic!

What?

You chose this book because you knew that I had never read it before.

This is unfair!

That's why you must give the exam again!

Insolent wench!

How dare you try to teach me the rules of the Office of Investigations!

It is my right to decide which topics the exam will be on!

- But My Lady...! - Shut your mouth, wench!

Wait a moment.

Yes, My Lady.

You say the exam was given in error? What an outrageous girl you are!

So what is your point?

Do you think you would pass if you had read the book?

I heard that the lecture of the Doctrine lasted two weeks.

- If you give me the same amount of time... - Be quiet!

Even a day is wasted on you, let alone two weeks!

The humiliation we have suffered because of you ends now.

This is not the appropriate place for a girl like you!

- Leave us! - My Lady!

Let's go!

- Sir! - What's the fuss about?

- I'm not making a fuss! It's really bad! - What is it?

I think Dong Yi is going to return to the Bureau of Music!

Wh...what? Why?

What did you just say?

I asked you a question!

I said Dong Yi may be returning to the Bureau of Music as a slave again.

Are you sure? That's wonderful!

Just wait until she gets back! I'll make her a gisaeng and have her serve me!

But why is she coming back anyway?

How could this happen?

They must have been planning this from the start!

That's my point! What is our Dong Yi going to do?

She was so happy she was going to be a palace maid!

How can this happen to her!

I knew it wouldn't be easy, but I never expected this!

How can they kick her out without giving her an opportunity first!

Your Majesty, it is raining.

The wind is getting stronger. Please come inside.

- My back is aching. - It's cold!

It's spring, but what's wrong with the weather?

I know. Is that girl still out there?

That's what I hear.

She's young but she's certainly determined!

She should just leave! Why is she suffering like this?

My point exactly!

Can you massage my back? It really aches.

Don't use too much strength!

- Here? - Yes.

My Lady...!

Nothing will change even if you do this. How long will you go on?

Until I am given a fair opportunity.

What?

Do you remember my first day here?

One of the ladies said she hated the fact that I attached myself to someone powerful.

And you chided me for being here when I had given nothing of myself.

You will never know how hurtful those words were.

Because they were true. Those words were all true.

Dong Yi...

But what else can a lowborn girl like me do?

Yes, I dreamed of something that I couldn't possibly realize.

I wanted to be someone great like all of you.

I wanted to be useful for once. Was that so wrong?

I realized that dream with the help of someone superior to me.

And that's why I wanted to prove myself even more.

I wanted to show everyone that...

... being lowborn didn't mean my mind was lowborn too.

All I wanted was an opportunity to prove myself.

Even if that opportunity was just a brief moment.

If I am sent away like this,

I will truly become lowborn.

What's going on? Why are you so deep in thought?

Byunhee, how long has it been since we've been promoted?

Why do you ask?

Lady Yu was a classmate before, but now she's our superior.

So it's been a while. Why?

Will you be fine if you don't get a promotion for a while?

What?

Lady Jung and Lady Bong, will you insist on causing trouble?

Please forgive me, My Lady, but this is a shame upon us all.

What?

Lady Jung is right.

If everyone finds out that...

The Office of Investigations has stooped to such unreasonable practices,

Who would acknowledge our authority in matters of proprietary and etiquette?

Unreasonable practices? We were merely following the rules...

Yes, that is exactly what I'm referring to.

If we are to follow the rules,

The exam should not have been given on a topic we taught this year.

- Lady Jung! - I beseech you, My Lady.

Please do not cause us shame with unfair actions.

What did you say? How dare you....!

My Lady!

My Lady! You need to come outside!

Wake up! Dong Yi!

Take her to the chamber. I'll go and get a doctor.

All right then...

Your Majesty, what brings you all the way here?

I am truly disappointed in you.

I did not chide you even when you made an error.

That was because I wanted to maintain your dignity.

But now you have stooped to such vulgar means to disobey my orders

... and throw your own dignity to the ground!

- Your Majesty, we just... - I don't want to hear your excuses!

I am here to hold you responsible for everything including your past errors!

- My Lady! - Are you all right?

Why am I here?

You fainted. Fortunately, nothing else happened.

You need to go somewhere. Can you move?

What?

- Is this the girl? - Yes, My Lady.

Her Majesty is waiting for you. Go on in.

Yes, My Lady.

Greetings, Your Majesty. I am Chun Dong Yi.

Come and sit here.

I was curious when I heard about you.

But you seem more fragile than I expected.

I heard you asked for an opportunity to take the exam again.

You said you would be able to pass if you were given the same time as the others.

If you were given another opportunity, are you confident you can pass the exam?

Your Majesty?

It is my desire to quell the trouble you have caused.

But we need to show everyone that you are truly worthy and gifted.

That is why I'm asking you.

Are you confident you can pass?

Yes, Your Majesty. If I'm given the opportunity, I will pass.

There can be no more excuses if you take the exam again.

If you are unable to pass,

You will have to leave the Office of Investigations.

Are you prepared for that?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Pay your respects to the new Madam Chief Inspector!

- Lady Yu. - Yes, My Lady.

I have heard that you are in charge of the administration of the Office of Investigations.

Yes, My Lady.

As Madam Chief Inspector,

I will not allow someone as biased and tenacious as you to have that responsibility.

- Lady Jung. - Yes, My Lady.

Going forward, you will handle the administration by consulting Lady Yu.

Yes, My Lady.

Who is the girl from the Bureau of Music?

Dong Yi, you may step forward.

Eun-Geum, you will step forward as well.

Eun-Geum has come with me.

You will give these two the exam in three days.

Yes, My Lady.

- Did you hear her? - Yes, My Lady.

- She's going to take the exam again? - Yes, the exam is in three days.

That's not a lot of time.

I wonder how she's doing.

It won't be easy studying by herself.

~ Recites verses ~

~ Recites verses ~

Officer!

- Will you be able to memorize it like that? - Sir!

What are you doing here at this hour?

I heard someone reciting verses in the middle of the night and it was you!

What?

You look really handsome today!

- Do my clothes suit me? - Yes!

It's my first time wearing these. I can't believe they suit me!

What?

Where are we?

It's the library of the Royal Secretariat.

The night air is cold. You can study here.

What? Are we allowed to be in here?

Don't worry! I'm on night duty and no one is going to come here.

But still...!

Do Justice Officers of the Prefecture do night duty at the Palace too?

Well.... I have night duty almost every night at the Palace.

What? Really? I would never have thought...

Now now, you're running out of time! Sit down and start studying.

Sit down!

I heard you became a Lady Investigator. You look good as a palace maid.

Palace maid? I'm not that yet, sir.

I have to pass the exam.

Yes, I heard that too. Are you confident you can pass?

Rumor has it that the exam for the Office of Investigations is extremely difficult.

I'm not sure I can pass.

What?

I've been studying hard,

But I have no one to ask if my interpretations are correct.

The exam is tomorrow and my mind is blank. I'm so nervous!

Is that so? That's no good.

His Majesty believes that you will pass without a doubt.

- What? His Majesty? - Didn't you know?

His Majesty is expecting a lot from you.

- Is that really true? - It is!

He'll be so disappointed if he saw how insecure you were.

How can the Poongsan hunting dog who never lets go of his prey show such weakness?

Let me take a look.

Sir...

Let's see now... Yes.

~ Recites verse ~

- What does this mean? - Sir, I'll just...

There's no time! Answer my question!

Sincerity can only be fulfilled by oneself, and the path walked alone.

Is that right?

~ Recites verse ~

Heaven develops everything according to its preparation.

Look at you!

The hunting dog has become the academy dog!

You've got the verses down!

What? Sir...! I'm the academy dog?

It'll be difficult to learn the entire Doctrine of the Mean in three days.

I'll teach you a few main points.

No, it's all right. I can't trouble you like that!

You've troubled me everytime we meet! Why stop now?

Sir...

Memorize the verses I point out to you. Do you understand?

What?

Maybe they'll be the exam question tomorrow.

- Yes, sir. I'll try my best! - Good.

Let's see. Which verse is most likely to be a question?

Give me your hand. It's right here.

Next.... Here it is!

~ Recites verse ~

I have a few questions. Do you mind if I ask you?

I doubt this one's going to turn up on tomorrow's exam.

How do you know that?

Here's another one.

Eun-geum, you may begin.

~ Recites verse ~

Explain the verse.

Some are born knowing the way,

Some know it by learning,

... and others struggle to know it.

Nonetheless, the knowledge is the same.

Now it is Dong Yi's turn.

Yes, My Lady.

This is the verse that the officer told me to memorize!

- Can you recite it? - Yes, My Lady.

~ Recites verse ~

All things are nourished without harming each other.

They follow their courses simultaneously without interfering with each other.

That is correct. And the next part?

Sir! What happened! How did Dong Yi do?

- She... she.... - She failed?

No, the impossible became possible! She passed!

Is that really true?

Yes, she did a thousand times better than the other girl.

She didn't even hesitate when she gave her answer!

- Sir! - Young Dal!

Chun Dong Yi, pass!

Well done.

- My Lady! - You were pretty impressive.

Yes, it was impressive that you learned the Doctrine so quickly.

But this is only the beginning. You must not become complacent so soon.

Yes, My Lady. I will heed your words.

- Then maybe you should move. - What?

- Everyone's at training. - Are they? I'll be right there!

- Is Lady Jang inside? - Yes, My Lord.

You look wonderful, brother!

If I had known how happy you'd be, I would have done this sooner!

Don't you think this position is too humble? Lord Oh could have done better!

A high position attracts attention.

Look at yourself. See how many eyes watch your every move.

I heard His Majesty has left for the Palace at Onyang.

Yes, he goes to Onyang when he needs to make an important decision.

I think he's going to make an important decision.

Indeed.

Your skills are truly exceptional, Your Majesty!

- Are you mocking me? - Your Majesty?

None of you can tell me the truth even though it stares at you in the face!

Please forgive me, Your Majesty!

Why won't my archery skills improve?

I want to be trained again when I return, so summon the training officer.

Yes, Your Majesty!

Goodness, what would I have become if I weren't King?

Your Majesty, why this sudden interest in the military arts?

It's because someone called me weak.

What?

It's time to return to the Palace.

It's time to take care of the government that has become as weak as I am.

Your Majesty, did you just tell me...

You plan to rule the nation with the South Faction instead of the West Faction?

I don't expect the South and West factions to cooperate in matters of state.

Our government will be more stable and less tumultous...

... if one of the factions had absolute power.

But recently, the ruling West Faction lost their focus.

So remember this, Councilor.

If the South Faction doesn't want to face the same fate as the West Faction,

You must never forget the warning in this opportunity I have given you.

The West Faction is finished! This is our chance!

His Majesty has promised to give us his complete support.

It is now our opportunity to accomplish our goals.

To start, His Majesty has agreed...

... to resolve the long-debated issue of Lady Jang's appointment as a royal consort.

The Dowager Queen and the West Faction will stop at nothing to prevent this.

We must not be defeated by them!

We need someone to fight the West Faction!

Ho Yang and I would like to lead the fight, but we're stuck at the Bureau of Music!

Brother, please allow me to fight on your behalf!

Stay quietly at the Bureau of Music if you want to help us.

Yes, brother.

Appoint Lady Jang as a Royal Noble Consort? Over my dead body!

This appointment is not just about Lady Jang!

This is a battle between the South and West factions!

We will never let this happen!

Gather the officials and come up with a plan!

Yes, Your Majesty!

- Hey! Come over here. - Yes?

Read that and organize the record books.

- You want me to do this? - We're busy with our training.

- You can do it, right? - Of course! I'll do my best!

Did you see that? They just entrusted work to me!

Don't be so happy. They're just making you do their dirty work.

I'm happy anyway. This means I'm useful!

They're talking to me now and even entrusting work to me!

Things are getting better, don't you think?

The training today must be really important! Everyone's in a frenzy getting ready.

The officers from the Police Bureau and Tribunal are coming today.

They're training us on investigation today.

Investigation?

- You do that too? - Yes, we have to investigate cases.

The Police Bureau and the Tribunal are responsible for that training.

Look at them! So excited about men coming here.

Don't you think we were different when we were at their age?

Are they applying powder?

They're not allowed to do that when they're working.

Let them apply it for training.

- What's the point of life when there's no joy? - But still...

Come to think of it, did you apply powder too?

Oh my goodness, is it obvious?

Byunhee!

You know Chief Suh is coming!

Should I put more on?

Sir, I brought him!

Is this the corpse-handler you mentioned?

Yes, he's a new recruit, but he works fast and is quite smart.

- Then get him ready. - Yes, I will. Don't worry!

Then I'll see you later!

What is this about, sir?

We will be conducting a training on investigation at the Palace.

- Training on investigation? - You heard about the Lady Inspectors, right?

We handle their training. All you have to do is assist Chief Suh.

Do you understand?

- Yes, sir. - Good.

Imagine yourself standing in front of beautiful palace maids!

They're all looking at me with immense respect in their eyes!

Doesn't that make you happy just thinking about it?

- I'll go and get ready. - Yes, go ahead!

Should I stay or should I go?

Should I go to see the Lady Inspectors?

Are you looking for the corpse diagrams?

How disgusting. Here you go.

So you're going to the Palace with the Chief?

You shouldn't be wasted doing odd jobs here.

Did you give my offer any consideration?

What's so suspicious about him?

There's nothing here! Why are you suspicious about him?

Don't you think it's strange that a corpse-handler would be so skilled in martial arts?

He definitely has a secret!

There are so many strange things about him!

Are your balls there for balance? Why are you such a coward?

If he's so suspicious, then kick him out of your house!

You're the owner of this house!

What if he attacks me?

There's got to be something! A dagger, a sword, something!

You coward. I think your fear has made you paranoid!

Look!

Well, you've found something. So what is it?

I don't know, but it's wrapped up tight so it must be something suspicious!

Or it could just be cloth.

No, look at this! This strange symbol is definitely fishy!

- But it doesn't smell like fish! - Not that kind of fishy!

You fool...!

It smells.

- Welcome, Police Chief Suh. - Yes.

It's been a while, My Lady.

- Yes, sir. - The girls are waiting. Please come with me.

- Yes... - Let's go.

- Please go in. - Yes.

Get ready.

Isn't he handsome?

This is Governor Oh Yoon of the Tribunal. Pay your respects!

- Bring in the corpse. - Yes, sir.

I'm sorry I couldn't bring a real corpse.

I'll bring one next time.

The body will begin to decompose from the moment of death.

And the case can remained opened for any period of time.

That is why one of the most important aspects of an investigation...

... is a corpse diagram.

A corpse diagram must pinpoint the exact condition of the corpse.

That means that you must be familiar with the human anatomy...

... as well as autopsy terminology.

That will be today's subject.

It looks like you've received approval to leave the Palace today.

And you had extra guard duty as punishment.

How did you know that?

You've packed regular clothes.

And the dark circles under your eyes...

... and the dirt in your nails show that you had night duty.

The most important factor in an investigation is discernment.

You must be able to see a great many things in a short period of time.

Here you have four men dressed differently.

Use your discernment to determine who the murderer is.

Excuse me...

What is it?

I'm sorry, but time's up.

All right, you may take it.

From the top, it's ribs, lumbar, buttock, and femur.

The parts you missed.

Police Chief Suh...

I heard you became a Lady Inspector and it must be true.

It's unbelievable.

Have you had any problems?

No, sir.

Take it.

You missed the previous lessons so this will help you study.

Thank you, sir! I'll study hard!

- I've finished organizing. - Yes, well done. Let's go.

I don't want to leave!

Thank you for coming.

Welcome, Madam!

Long time no see. Is the 2nd War Minister's wife here?

Not yet. Please come inside in the meantime.

Escort her in.

What brings you here to my house, Yoon?

I heard there was a meeting here.

So why are you here?

When did you start joining us, Yoon?

The 2nd War Minister's wife asked me to come.

What? She did?

Yes, Madam Director.

[Director = 3rd Rank, 2nd Minister = 2nd Rank]

Then come in, Yoon.

Our husbands are so busy with government. We must support them as their wives!

Of course, Madam!

It's a pity that even the lowborn are flaunting themselves these days!

We must gather our strength and pray for stability in our government.

- Welcome, Madam! - Welcome!

Yes, it's been a long time. Oh, you've come!

Yes, I came at your invitation, but it appears a lowborn like me isn't welcome.

- I was just about to leave. - Please don't say that! Please come here!

- Please have a seat. - Yes.

- Have you been well? - Yes, thank you for your concern.

I heard that Lady Jang was instrumental at my husband's appointment as 2nd War Minister.

Please don't mention it.

Lady Jang is well too, I assume?

Yes, I will organize a day for you to meet her.

I would be honored! Thank you!

- Would you care to join us? - Of course! You only have to ask.

Then I will make an effort.

- Dong Yi! - Sir!

Dong Yi, you're looking prettier than ever!

- How can someone change so much? - I do look good in this uniform, don't I?

What? A few days ago you were about to be kicked out!

- You're certainly still the Poongsan dog! - Of course!

- What brings you here? - Well, Dong Yi...

I know you're having a difficult time, but I have a request!

A request?

What? A suspicious man in your house?

He's a corpse-handler, but he's so fast and so skilled in martial arts.

I can't sleep at night these days because I'm so nervous!

- Then why don't you just evict him? - I'm asking you for help because I can't!

You have to help me.

Me?

You're a Lady Investigator now, so you can find out!

- How could I do that? - Please help me!

I was so scared of him that I couldn't ask his name.

But I searched his belongings.

And found this!

This is...!

- Doesn't it look suspicious? He... - Where did you find this? The man had it?

Yes, it must be important to him, because he had it tightly wrapped.

- You said he worked at the Police Bureau? - Yes, he's a corpse-handler...

Dong Yi!

Is your offer still valid?

Have you decided to work for me?

I have no intention to work for anyone.

I will give you what you want, and you will give me what I want.

Good. I'll do that.

Where is the corpse-handler?

- The corpse-handler? - Yes, where is he?

Are you referring to Chun Soo? He left a while ago.

What did you just say? Chun Soo...?

His name is Chun Soo....?

Yes, it's Cha Chun Soo.

But why are you looking for him, My Lady?

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