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Episode 16

So you're the one.

Yes, that's right.

I'm the Lady Investigator that you wanted.

You understand what your presence here means?

You will now be investigated by Qing.

Come! Take this girl away!

Wait! I have something to say!

It won't take long! I have to tell you something!

Please grant me a little of your time, Your Excellency!

This was a trap!

Like you suspected, this was a trap! That's what I want to tell you!

How dare you speak here! Take her away!

- Yes, sir! - Wait.

This was a trap? Are you confessing to your crime?

It appears she went by herself, Your Majesty.

She sent a message to one of the Madam Investigators and told her she was going to Mohwagwan.

Anyone there?

Did you look for me, Your Majesty?

- Summon the Royal Secretariat. - Yes, Your Majesty.

She went to Mohwagwan? Are you certain?

That's what I heard. Let her be. She's always acting on her own.

She's always causing trouble!

Are you out of your mind? You should have stopped her!

How could you have let her go!

My Lady, this cannot happen.

A Lady Investigator who was only her job shouldn't be sent to Qing as a hostage.

She's right. I dislike Dong Yi, but this doesn't make any sense.

Yes, I know.

But I couldn't stop her.

- Take her. - Yes, sir!

Have a seat.

You said this incident was a trap.

That was definitely what you said.

Yes, it's true.

Fine, then tell me. What was the trap?

Before that, I would like to ask you a question.

Ask me?

Yes, Your Excellency.

Why did you ask Joseon to hand me over?

Did you need someone to bear responsibility for the death of Kim Yoon Dal?

You wanted to show me in Qing to justify what happened here.

What?

How dare you!

Are you accusing me, a great Lord of Qing, of bullying an innocent palace maid for an excuse?

No, Your Excellency! That is not what I'm saying!

Silence, wench!

Please hear me out, Your Excellency!

The reason I'm saying this to you,

is to entreat you to catch the true culprit who set this trap!

What? The true culprit?

- Yes, Your Excellency. - Who is this culprit! Tell me!

The culprit is the living Kim Yoon Dal.

What?

- Kim Yoon Dal is alive? - Yes.

Kim Yoon Dal didn't kill himself. He's alive.

He's the man you want, Your Excellency!

What did you just say? Kim Yoon Dal is alive?

- Let's go. - Yes, sir.

Impudent wench! How dare you spout nonsense!

Are you trying to trick me with that outrageous claim that Kim Yoon Dal is alive?

I am not the one who tricked you! Kim Yoon Dal is the one who did!

I saw the dead body, Your Excellency. It wasn't Kim Yoon Dal!

What? You saw the dead body?

Yes, I saw the body at the Tribunal's autopsy room.

I am from the Office of Investigations. Police Chief Suh has asked me to confirm the identity.

Yes, come this way.

The dead body was a different man. It was not Kim Yoon Dal.

Silence!

Kim Yoon Dal's body was identified by the Joseon Tribunal and my men.

Everyone said it was him. Why are you saying it wasn't?

The dead body had fallen from a cliff and the face was badly mangled.

How can anyone be sure it was Kim Yoon Dal?

Do you have proof that it wasn't Kim Yoon Dal?

Yes, I do.

When I saw him at Mohwagwan, he was taking rhododendron.

That means he was suffering from Leukoplakia.

- Kim Yoon Dal had Leukoplakia? - That's right.

People with Leukoplakia have white spots on their tongue and gums.

But the dead body did not have them. That means it wasn't Kim Yoon Dal!

Furthermore, the dead body had a puncture wound on the back of the neck.

It happened around 5 days before the head wound and broken spine caused by the fall.

Someone stabbed him with a knife and killed him,

and then made it so that his cause of death would be a fall from the cliff.

How could you possibly know all this?

My father was a corpse-handler at the Police Bureau.

When Kim Yoon Dal realized he was caught, he staged his own death and escaped.

Joseon has not tricked you, not have I, Your Excellency.

It is Kim Yoon Dal.

You must catch him, Your Excellency!

That is what I came to tell you. Please give us some time.

Give us 5... no, 3 days. We will prove to you that it was a setup!

Brother Jang!

- That palace maid went to Mohwagwan? - That's right.

Now that Qing has taken charge of her, they will leave Joseon.

Then I will help you leave this place.

So be patient for a while. Soon, you'll miss this smelly old place.

All right. Thank you.

Stop moving around!

I'm so upset, but you're making it worse by rolling around like that!

How can you be so still? They're going to take Dong Yi to Qing!

This is unbelievable! I thought she would have a happy life.

Why is she such a troublemaker wherever she goes?

I know.

What's Chun Soo up to? He must be worse off than us!

I don't know. He completely motionless. I'm too scared to approach him.

Please don't worry, Chun Soo. I'll take care of this.

I'll come back in one piece.

Just like you promised me a long time ago, I promise I'll come back.

What, Your Majesty? You're going to bring back the palace maid?

I don't care if disaster strikes. I will not give them an innocent girl!

Your Majesty, please reconsider your decision!

This can cause a military conflict with Qing China!

- She's just a palace maid... - This isn't just about a palace maid.

This is a matter of this nation's pride and authority!

Your Majesty, we say this for the sake of the nation's stability and safety.

We must not have any military conflict involving Mohwagwan!

You must think of the potential conflict this can cause with Qing China!

I'm aware of that. Qing will put a trade embargo on us.

At the worst, they'll declare war.

- Your Majesty...! - That is not what I want.

But I will not do something that causes me to be ashamed.

Let me ask you this! If we cannot even protect one innocent Joseon citizen,

how can we claim to be the government and King of this nation?

How can you say we should hand over an innocent and powerless palace maid?

Aren't you ashamed of yourselves?

Your Majesty, everything you say is correct, but this is not the time to argue ideologies!

We must prevent disaster first!

- I beseech you, Your Majesty! - We beseech you!

His Majesty has called a meeting at this hour to discuss the girl?

Yes, My Lady. The tension is very high.

His Majesty wants to send the Royal Guard to bring back Dong Yi.

And the ministers are standing firm in their opposition against him.

What? He wants to send the Royal Guard?

You mean he's determined to have an armed stand-down with Mohwagwan?

Yes, My Lady.

My Lady, I don't know if this is my place to say, but I can't get Dong Yi off my mind.

His Majesty is willing to send the Royal Guard for her. Do you think he...?

Speak no more.

His Majesty does not make decisions on national security based on personal feelings.

I know that better than anyone.

I know that, My Lady. But even so, don't you think he's over-reacting?

Someone you know will be leaving Dosung,

so help you find passage on a ship in secret?

Yes.

Fine. I won't ask you what this is about.

It would be better for both of us.

But before that, there is something I need your help with.

What is it?

It's nothing difficult, so don't worry. I'll contact you when we're ready.

So wait for me.

Yes, sir.

Come with me. His Excellency has summoned you.

Fine. I'll trust you.

- Really? - Yes, but...!

You have three days.

Before the third day has ended, you must bring proof that what you say is true.

In addition, you must keep it a secret that you've been released.

This is to prevent any conflict later should you fail to bring me proof.

Yes, Your Excellency. Thank you.

I'm doing this because I do not want any misgivings or suspicions about this incident.

So remember this. If you fail to bring proof of his trickery,

you will be punished severely for being in contempt of Qing China.

- Do you understand? - Yes, Your Excellency.

Your Excellency, how could you release her based on her words alone?

What if she runs away...?

She wouldn't have come here in the first place if she was going to run.

You mean...?

The palace girl came here because she wanted to fulfill her responsibility.

I am envious that the Joseon court has this kind of girl working for them.

Your Excellency...

Let's be patient. We'll wait and see what she can accomplish.

Sir!

I'm been so worried about her all night that now I'm hearing voices!

Sir, it's me. Dong Yi.

- Sir! - Is that really her?

- Sir! - Dong Yi!

What happened to you! Where have you been all night!

It's too complicated. Is Chun Soo inside?

No, he was up all night worrying about you, but just left to do something!

I told him not to worry.

- Actually, I'm here to ask for a favor. - A favor?

- Dong Yi! - My Lady!

What happened? How did you get out of Mohwagwan?

You should have come to us with what you saw at the Tribunal autopsy room.

How could you do this by yourself?

I'm sorry, My Lady, but I was worried that the Office of Investigations would be in trouble again.

And I wasn't even sure if the Emissary would believe me.

If he didn't, you were ready to be taken to Qing?

Taken? But I'm right here!

Actually I was terrified, but I was zealous in my explanation.

I had to do that so he would believe me.

What an outrageous child you are. How can you cause so much worry?

Forgive me, My Lady.

Three days is a very short time.

What can we do in that short period? The best solution would be to catch Kim Yoon Dal.

I've already spoken to Chief Suh about that.

- Chief Suh? - Yes.

He was already suspicious about the death, so he believed me.

But even with Chief Suh's help, how can we catch Kim Yoon Dal?

There is something we must confirm in case we don't find Kim Yoon Dal.

- What is that? - We have to confirm his handwriting on his suicide note.

His suicide note?

We can't assume Kim Yoon Dal is still alive based on your words alone.

We need more evidence if we are to inform His Majesty and dispatch soldiers.

There is no more evidence right now.

But you saw Kim Yoon Dal's corpse at the Tribunal too.

Please believe me, sir.

We're ready, sir.

Sir, perhaps you should be a little more cautious in your judgment.

If the palace maid is not telling the truth, you will be at risk.

I believe her claim that Kim Yoon Dal is still alive.

What I'm worried about is that he may already have left Joseon.

Distribute his portrait all over the capital, and step up security at all the gates.

Yes, sir.

1st and 2nd regiment of the Right Guard will come with me to Ganghwado.

The fastest waterway from Joseon to Qing is in Ganghwado.

- Yes, sir! - Let's go!

Take this man to Ganghwado.

The man behind him will escort him to Yeowoon River.

Isn't that where the boat is that smuggles people into Qing?

You are truly a suspicious fellow if you know that.

Your job is to escort this man safely to Yeowoon River.

Make sure you avoid any Royal Guards and reach there quickly.

- Yes, sir. - You must leave quickly!

- If the opportunity arises, we'll meet again in Qing. - I will not forget this favor.

Let's go.

The suicide note is at the Tribunal Records Room.

But that won't be easy.

I know one of the Tribunal officials. He'll help if you come with me.

That's too dangerous.

My Lady, if I don't find this proof, I will be killed or dragged away to Qing.

What is there for me to fear?

All right.

- May I ask you a favor. - Anything, My Lady.

There is a Lady Investigator called Jung Im. Please bring her here.

Jung Im has experience with handwriting comparison.

I'll go get her right now.

Wait!

- Let's rest a while. - We're almost there.

I can't take another step. I need to rest!

Then please rest here. I'll go and search the area.

- Don't let your guard down. - All right.

How is it? Can we continue on safely?

Yes, I don't think there's anything to worry about.

I'm glad.

- Come with me for a while. - What's the matter?

I have something to tell you.

What did you want to tell me?

- Why are you doing this? - Who is this man who's going to Qing?

- He... - You will die if I repeat myself.

Who is he?

I only know he came with the Qing Emissary.

- Is his name Kim Yoon Dal? - That's what I heard.

Where is the man who went with you?

I sent him ahead to make sure the ship is there.

Let's go on. There should be no problems.

All right.

I noticed your martial arts skills were good. Will you consider being my guard in Qing?

Not right now. I have some things to do here.

But thank you for the offer. I will consider it if I ever go to Qing.

Come see me anytime. Let's go!

Yes, sir!

Around this bend is Yeowoon River.

There, you'll find the ship that'll take you to Qing.

- I'll leave you here. - Thank you.

- Take good care of him. - All right.

- Let's go. - Yes, sir!

Are you ready?

Run!

Wait!

I've seen you before.

I haven't seen you before.

You're wearing a Royal Musician's robes, so...

You! You're the Royal Musician that harassed us!

- I've never done such a thing! - How dare you lie to me!

What is going on?

My Lady, don't you remember this fellow?

This is the Royal Musician that harassed us at the tavern a few weeks ago!

Yes, I remember now! You beansprout!

Wait wait!

- Are you sure it was me? - I'm sure, you wretched man!

I'll bring the other short man too. I didn't do anything wrong!

- He told me to... - Be quiet!

You're pulling my arm out!

This is Madam Investigator Jung.

We're here for the documents we requested.

Please come inside.

- Come and find me if you need help. - Thank you.

I'll leave you to it.

Aren't you Madam Investigator Jung?

What brings you here?

I'm here for some training documents for the girls.

I see. Please tell me what you're looking for.

I'll help you find them.

I heard that one of the Emissary's party committed suicide.

The autopsy report on the suicide would be of great help in our training.

His autopsy report should be...

Sir!

What is it?

- The Councilor is looking for you. - All right.

- It should be here somewhere. - Thank you.

Here it is.

Where are they? Do you think something happened?

My Lady! There they are!

Sir! Your face...?

What's going on, My Lady?

We need your help in handwriting comparison.

This is a log book for Mohwagwan's main gate.

It should have Kim Yoon Dal's handwriting.

Yes.

I found it.

Please compare that to this note, My Lady.

They're different! This is someone else's handwriting.

My Lady!

I think that girl has deceived you, Your Excellency.

The girl was right. We never confirmed the body's identity, did we?

Yes, Your Excellency.

So what do we do?

Did you summon me, Your Majesty?

Order the Royal Guard to go to Mohwagwan and bring back the Lady Investigator.

Your Majesty, how will you handle the backlash?

Please take back your order, Your Majesty!

Do you still think that we should hand over an innocent girl in order to appease the situation?

- Your Majesty, that's not... - That's enough!

A young palace maid risked her own life to catch the man

who committed crimes against this nation.

I refuse to hand her over simply to placate Qing's anger!

- So send the Royal Guard to Mohwagwan! - Your Majesty...!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, Police Chief Suh is here to see you.

- Bring him to me. - Yes, Your Majesty!

Your Excellency, we must oppose His Majesty!

Of course we must! We must do this with haste!

He's determined to cause disaster because of a mere palace maid!

The South Faction must cooperate and stand united in our opposition!

Is it appropriate to talk about factions now?

Your Majesty!

What brings you here?

Do you still believe that we must abandon the palace maid to resolve conflict with Qing?

Yes, Your Majesty! That is what you must do!

- That is why we are here! - Yes, Your Majesty.

There is no other alternative. Please heed our advice, Your Majesty.

Is that so? In a short while, I want to show you someone.

Your Majesty, the Qing Emissary is here.

Has he?

Welcome, Emissary. What brings you to the Palace?

Your Majesty, we have come to bid you farewell.

Is that so? Will you take the palace maid with you?

Your Majesty, she has already left Mohwagwan.

Already left? Didn't you imprison her?

She came to me and asked for some time to complete the investigation.

I believed her and allowed her to leave Mohwagwan.

Is that so? In any case, I have a gift for you.

Bring him here.

Can you recognize this man?

How did you...?

You should have been expecting this.

Your Majesty, please forgive me. I found out about this later.

I will take Kim Yoon Dal back and reveal all the crimes he has committed.

Not so. This criminal will be dealt with under Joseon law.

- Councilor. - Yes, Your Majesty.

I will put you in charge of the investigation.

You will find the culprits responsible for trying to hide his crimes.

Yes, Your Majesty.

You are a remarkable man, Emissary.

Not many in your position would have trusted a palace maid.

I am honored, Your Majesty.

- Uncle. - We must shut Kim Yoon Dal's mouth.

- So...? - Now he must die for real.

Yes, Uncle.

How can a nobleman like you put his trust on a lowborn like me!

Don't be so humble. I know how the world works!

His Majesty's affection for Lady Jang grows stronger by the day!

You have the influence, wouldn't you say?

Influence?

In my innermost heart, I want to call you Big Brother!

- Did you just say Big Brother? - That's right!

If you help me in my career, there's no reason why I can't call you that!

That's outrageous, My Lord!

- Sir, something terrible has happened. - What is it?

A moment please.

What? Kim Yoon Dal was arrested?

Yes, he was taken by the Police Chief and brought before His Majesty!

- Is Police Chief Suh in? - He's away at the moment, My Lady.

He must not have found him yet. The handwriting evidence won't be enough proof.

I don't know what to do now, My Lady.

Let's return to the Office of Investigations. We'll think more there.

I made a promise to the Emissary. I promised I would go back.

No. This is an order. Come with me.

Sir!

Dong Yi.

Your Majesty, I have brought the girl.

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

You rascal! How could you do this?

Your Majesty!

I still wake up in the middle of the night in anger when I remember how worried I was!

You should have come to me first! How could you go to Mohwagwan first?

Forgive me, Your Majesty, but I didn't want to trouble you...

Silence, you wretched girl! How dare you ignore a royal command?

I told you to treat me like you used to!

So you should have come to me before you went to Chief Suh!

But you're still the King! How could I pretend you're still the justice officer?

That's impossible.

You'll still do as I say! Do you think royal commands are easy to follow?

You're a palace maid and my subject. If you disobey me, you will pay a heavy price!

What...? What kind of...?

That's exactly it! Raise your head and look at me in the eye!

- Your Majesty! How...? - I said raise your...!

I said raise your head! More! More!

More! That's it! That's much better!

My heart still beats fast when I think about how worried I was about you!

I felt like there were horses running in there!

That's right!

I'm going to...! I said raise your head.

- It looks good. - What?

Dong Yi's palace maid dress. She looks good in it.

- Did you find out? - Yes, sir.

His Majesty ordered the Councilor to interrogate Kim Yoon Dal himself.

- Where is he? - He's been transferred to the Tribunal.

This isn't good. I must speak with the Councilor.

You... you're still alive!

Are you threatening me right now?

I'm merely making you a proposition.

I knew you were an odd fellow, but I didn't think you would be this insolent.

- I thought you would like this side of me. - Indeed.

At first, that was true. But now, I find you fearsome.

Are you telling me you'll turn me in if I don't accept your proposition?

Turn you in? Of course not.

Just like you need me, I need you as well.

I don't care what you're guilty of.

I only care about getting what I want, and for that, I need you.

So you'll use my weakness against me to get what you want?

Don't you think she has so many surprising qualities?

I scolded her for causing this havoc, but to tell you the truth, I'm proud of her.

I see. It's your turn, Your Majesty.

Is it?

- Should I have this sent away? - Why?

It's nothing. I feel like you're not focused on playing this with me.

No, of course not!

A person's heart is not seen by his words, but by his actions, Your Majesty.

By chance, do you have other feelings towards Dong Yi?

Who...? You mean, Poongsan?

You have been thinking strange thoughts! It's not like that!

I'm at ease with her and find her funny. I don't have any feelings for her!

- Really, Your Majesty? - Yes, really!

Look at you! Are you jealous?

I'm surprised at you!

Yes, I'm surprised at myself too.

I never thought I would ask you something like this.

I always thought only undeserving women were jealous and that I would never be like them.

It seems that there is no such thing as never in this world, Your Majesty.

So don't be too sure of how you feel.

Ok-Jung...!

So don't be too sure of how you feel.

At this rate, the valley will grow deeper.

Are you out of your mind, you stupid boy?

Jang Hee Jae may have influence, but how could you call that lowborn fellow Big Brother?

I should just disown you, you stupid boy!

What else could I have done? Neither uncles will pay me any attention!

That's why I did this!

Damn it! I can't stand it here anymore! How long do I have to suffer through gisaengs' music!

You used to like it here!

You liked drinking with women everyday!

That's before I did it every day!

Director.

Chief Eunuch, what brings you here, My Lord?

His Majesty wishes to speak with you.

Did you just say that His Majesty wishes to speak with me?

That is correct.

Father!

Oh my goodness!

His Majesty has summoned me, Oh Tae Poong!

Thank you, Your Majesty!

- Have a seat. - No, it's all right, Your Majesty.

Please come and sit down.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I wanted to ask you a favor, Director.

A favor, Your Majesty? You only have to give me an order!

I will lay down my life to uphold it, Your Majesty.

Good. I would like to have a small banquet in the gardens of Lady Jang's residence.

- Can you prepare it for me? - A banquet, Your Majesty?

Yes, but you must do it secretly. Remember this.

Secretly? From who, Your Majesty?

From the owner of the residence, of course.

You mean Lady Jang?

Yes, Your Majesty. I will do my utmost in the preparations.

I also wanted to summon a specific musician and official from the Bureau of Music.

Wh...what?

So His Majesty specifically pointed out Young Dal and me?

That's what I said! I don't know how he knows the two of you.

But those are his orders. Do a good job!

- Young Dal... - Yes, sir!

The time has finally come!

- Are we going to be beheaded? - This isn't fair!

It's not fair that I'm going to die this way!

You have a wife and kids, but I've never even been married!

It's more unfair for me!

- Young Dal! - Sir!

Why don't you read in your room?

It's all right, My Lady.

Take this.

These books will be of help. Read them when you can.

Thank you, My Lady.

I did not mistreat you because of any personal antagonism towards you.

I did it to keep order in the Office of Investigations, so I hope you don't hold any ill will.

I have never held any ill will towards you.

Did I just have a hallucination?

Did Lady Yu just speak gibberish to you?

No, My Lady.

This book! Lady Yu gave this to you, right?

Yes.

She has finally grasped reality! It's certain!

Did you save a nation in your past life? How can you have such good luck?

How can that be luck? She risked her life to do this.

Whatever. But she's got good luck too.

The Madam Chief wishes to speak to you. Hurry.

Me?

Did you summon me, My Lady?

Yes, His Majesty is having a banquet with Lady Jang.

He has ordered you to be present. Go there now.

- Me? - That's right.

- Announce me to Mother. - Yes, Your Majesty.

Welcome, My Queen.

I summoned you to share this wonderful tea.

- Lady Do, prepare it for us. - Yes, Your Majesty.

You must have been troubled lately.

Not at all, Mother.

I know very well how you must feel.

If I could see you conceive a child before I die, I would be able to die in peace.

I don't know how I can atone for my inability to fulfill my duty, Mother.

That wasn't what I wanted to hear, My Queen.

Whenever I think of you, I feel such sadness and pity...

I will promise you something.

There have been rumors of Lady Jang being made a royal consort, but that will never happen.

- Mother... - I won't allow that vixen to become family!

- Let us hurry. We're going to be late. - Yes, Madam.

Where are you off to, Yoon?

Oh, Madam!

I heard there was a meeting of the ministers' wives here. Am I mistaken?

My situation did not allow me to have this meeting.

My servants must have forgotten to send you the message.

- What? - And you've come all this way!

I came here even though I had a major family matter to take care of.

- How could you do this to me, Yoon? - A major family event?

That's right. His Majesty called my husband and specially requested for him to prepare a banquet.

I had many things to do to help, but I came here for this meeting.

How could you do this to me, Yoon?

Oh, I see. But what can I do?

I was just on my way to that special banquet.

What?

Oh, didn't you know?

That special banquet was requested specially from His Majesty for Lady Jang.

I'll be on my way now.

- I'll be off now. - Please have a safe trip, My Lady!

Go on.

Yes, My Lady.

I've been in the Palace for ten years, but I've never met a girl like her before!

- How could this happen? - Envy is defeat.

How could I ever beat someone like her?

- Your Majesty! - It is I.

- Please come inside. - No, there's somewhere I want to take you.

Wait, what is that?

- What? - Over there!

Your Majesty...!

- It's my gift to you. - Your Majesty...

Let's go! It's too early to be so touched.

Your Majesty!

What do you think? Do you like it?

Yes, Your Majesty.

I was worried your heart had turned to ice.

Your Majesty, you're embarrassing me!

I'm teasing you!

I invited her too. I would like for you to give her recognition.

Yes, Your Majesty.

You've accomplished a great deed.

As someone who recommended you to the Office of Investigations, I am very proud of you.

I'm honored, My Lady.

Have a seat.

Start the music!

Wait! There you are!

I've prepared royal food just for you!

- Is it ready? - Yes, Your Majesty. It is porcine epidermis.

It's pig skin!

Your Majesty! We deserve death!

Why are you saying such things at a momentous celebration like this!

Eat to your heart's content!

Before the music begins, I'm going to give you your real present.

I'm going to appoint you as Royal Consort!

You are truly gracious, Your Majesty!

Your Majesty...!

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