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Episode 18

My Lady!

Dong Yi! What are you doing here?

What did you just do?

What... what..?

What did you just give that medical officer?

Baekchul Tonic... What did you use it for?

How did you...?

Tell me!

Did you ask the medical officer to give that tonic to the Dowager Queen?

What are you saying? I don't understand!

No, you understand perfectly. Who gave you the orders?

Was it Her Highness' brother? Or was...?

That's enough! I don't know what you're saying!

- My Lady! - Let go!

How dare you presume to be a Lady Investigator when you once was a slave!

How dare you try to exert power over me!

Big Brother, you've become more handsome!

Wasn't I always handsome?

Of course!

I'm just saying that you're now exuding power as the Crown Prince's uncle should!

Is that so?

Of course it is! Your future is now a well-paved road!

But I'm just a Police Chief.

You might even become the Chief Superintendent!

Or even higher than that!

That's right! And you can't forget about us!

My father and I will become your left and right wing!

But if the wings aren't good enough, I could fall while flying.

- Hey now...! - It's a joke!

- Big Brother! - You scared me!

Here, have more wine. We must get drunk!

Chief Jang, you should give me the wine!

Why are you so fussy today, My Prince?

Are you unwell?

Perhaps he is too warm. I will take him for some fresh air outside.

Yes, why don't you do that?

Why... Why has that broken suddenly...?

Your Highness, it is Yeong-Sun.

Enter.

What is it? Why do you look like that?

Your Highness, what am I going to do?

- What's wrong, Yeong-Sun? - Your Highness!

The Dowager Queen is still the same?

Yes, if she continues to be this way,

The appointment of the Crown Prince will be resolved easily.

That won't be all. The highest mountain in our path is gone.

We'll now be unstoppable.

But something is bothering me, Uncle.

- What is it? - I wonder if Jang Hee-Jae is involved.

If he is behind this...

Just ignore it.

We know nothing about this.

All we have to do is eat the feast that is prepared for us.

What? What did you just say?

What did you say you did? And what did Dong Yi find out?

Explain yourself more clearly!

I didn't know it would go this far.

All I did was take the Dowager Queen's tonic prescription...

... to the medical officer as Chief Jang ordered!

- But Dong Yi.... - The Dowager Queen's tonic prescription?

Are you telling me that my brother is behind Her Majesty's sudden collapse?

He said it wouldn't cause a problem because it wasn't poison!

- I believed him and...! - Your Highness!

It wouldn't cause a problem? Is that your excuse?

Do you know what you have done?

Your Highness!

How could you do this to me? How could you lie to me?

Your Highness, please calm yourself!

This is not the time to scold Yeong-Sun. We need to deal with Dong Yi!

That girl has found out what happened!

If the letter is the truth, the culprit may even be Consort Hui.

I've been working at the Office of Investigations for a long time...

... and I've come to know this.

People with great ambitions cannot be trusted.

Pass this letter to the medical officer.

That means that Consort Hui may want the Dowager Queen to die.

Because only then would the appointment of the Crown Prince be easily resolved.

Of course! That's exactly what they want.

Sir, what if someone's listening?

Fool, it's just the two of you!

Consort Hui would dance with joy if the Dowager Queen died!

Did you hear the rumors?

Consort Hui and her people are writing charms for the Dowager Queen's death!

How can you believe rumors like that?

Her Highness is so nice to Dong Yi. She wouldn't do anything like that.

You silly boy, how do you know what she would do?

You have to be with the person forever before you see their true character!

What about him? I really can't figure him out.

They say you can know a person's character by his eyes.

His eyes are so dreary...

Where on earth is he?

- Hee-Jae! - Mother!

My beautiful mother! Were you waiting up for your son?

Come to your senses! You need to go the Palace urgently!

- The Palace? - Her Highness is looking for you.

- Something bad must have happened! - What?

Why did you do this?

How could you?

How could you lie to me and do something like this?

- It was for you. - For me?

Is that why you tried to kill the Dowager Queen?

That's right!

And I won't stop there. I am capable of much worse!

- Brother...! - It is for your future and the Prince's future.

This is a trivial matter in order to accomplish your goal!

Is that why you wanted to get rid of the Dowager Queen?

Don't say it was for me! I never wanted such a thing!

You're wrong!

You wanted this.

- Brother... - You merely didn't express it.

You didn't know how you really felt.

You wanted the Dowager Queen to disappear more than anyone!

But not like this! Not using these unclean methods!

No! This is what you must do from now on!

Where do you think you are? This is the Palace.

Unclean men are using unclean methods to gain power and influence in the Palace!

And you are trying to reach the pinnacle in that very place!

You want to achieve this with fair play? You don't want to use unclean methods?

You've been able to do that thus far...

... because others have done the unclean work for you!

Close your eyes, Your Highness.

Pretend you don't see it.

I'll take of that girl, Dong Yi.

- I'll do all the dirty work from now, so... - Brother!

I can't do that. I can't do that, Brother!

If you can't, then you must discard me as your brother.

And you must also discard your ambitions.

Is that what you really want?

Can you discard these things?

Your Highness!

I will make her pay for this!

If you can't, then you must discard me as your brother.

And you must also discard your ambitions.

Is that what you really want?

Can you discard these things?

Your Highness!

What? You want to see the Royal Pharmacy's records?

Yes, the Royal Physicians take the herbs from the pharmacy...

... when they prepare the tonics.

I know that they record what they take.

That's true, but that information is confidential.

It's for a case we're investigating. Can you make an exception?

- Then please bring me an official consent. - An official consent?

But it'll be difficult to get at this hour.

I'm sorry, but I can't show it to you without an official consent, My Lady.

Lady Cho, are you there?

- There will be no more collections today. - Yes, sir.

Where's Dong Yi?

I've looked everywhere, but she's not here.

It's already 9 pm! Where could she have gone to?

Daily Record of Royal Pharmacy

Here it is.

Medical Officer, Huh Joon-Il.

Yes, he's been taking Baekchul and Wolfsbane for the Baekchul Tonic since last month!

So this is where you were.

My Lady!

Come with me. Her Highness is looking for you.

Your Highness, it is Lady Cho.

I've brought Dong Yi.

Have a seat.

My Lady...!

Don't be too worried. Her Highness will take care of it.

You were at the Royal Pharmacy like I expected.

Yes, I knew you would be there.

If you found anything suspicious...

You would have wanted to know about it as soon as possible.

Please tell me the truth, Your Highness.

What is going on?

One of your maidens received orders from your brother...

... to inform a medical officer at the Royal Pharmacy to prepare Baekchul Tonic.

I believe that tonic was served to the Dowager Queen.

The plan was to kill her.

Did you know about this?

You didn't, did you? You didn't know about this!

You... you didn't know about this, right?

No. I knew about it.

What?

The medical officer prepared the tonic on my orders.

Your Highness!

- But how...? - It was for the Prince.

It wasn't for what you think.

What?

I ordered the prescription because the Prince hasn't been well recently.

That was why Yeong-Sun met with the medical officer.

That's all you saw tonight.

So I advise you not to make matters worse by speaking of this to anyone else.

Do you understand?

- Your Highness...! - I asked you if you understand me!

Please forgive me, Your Highness. I don't think I can do that.

What did you say?

I want to believe what you just said more than anyone.

But it's not the truth, Your Highness.

Dong Yi!

Do you expect me to believe you wanted a potent tonic such as the Baekchul Tonic...

... to be given to an infant?

Are you asking me to cover this up with such a pathetic excuse?

How...? How could you have done this?

How... how could someone like you do this...?

Silence!

- Your Highness...! - I said it's not what you think.

The tonic was for the Prince.

But if you insist on causing a commotion,

Then there is nothing I can do.

So answer me here.

Before you leave here, tell me that you believe me.

I'm sorry, Your Highness. Please forgive me.

Your Highness...

I hoped she would agree to keep quiet about this just as I had to.

But now there is no alternative.

Your Majesty!

How is she? Is there any improvement?

How...?

How did you become so thin?

How could it happen so suddenly?

Please... You can't leave like this.

You can scold me all you want.

I will accept all your chidings and lectures.

So please open your eyes!

Mother...!

Your Majesty!

My Queen...

Your Majesty, the physician has informed me that she is no longer in critical condition.

Please return to your bedchambers and get some rest.

I fear for your health.

I'm all right.

Your Majesty, it is important that you preserve your health at a time like this.

This is what Mother would want too. Please go back and get some rest.

You have the nation's affairs to attend tomorrow.

I wish to be alone for a while.

I will get some fresh air, so you will all stay away.

Your Majesty, it is getting late.

I don't think I will be able to sleep right now.

Don't be worried about me.

Your Majesty!

Yes. So this is where you were.

Why are you so quiet today?

It's been a while since we saw each other. It upsets me that you won't speak.

Your Majesty...!

My heart was heavy because of Mother, so I decided to take a walk.

But here we are.

Did you want to be alone? Please forgive me, Your Majesty.

- Then I will take my leave. - No!

I feel better now that you're here.

It comforts me even though you're just walking with me without saying a word.

If it's all right with you, won't you stay with me a little longer?

Your Majesty...!

Do you know something?

The night before she collapsed and lost consciousness,

I had a quarrel with Mother.

I said unkind words to her,

... and vented my anger on her.

Your Majesty...

I regret it so much it hurts.

Will those unkind words be the last words she heard from me?

Will she die with anger in her heart?

That is what I fear.

I told my father that I hated him, Your Majesty.

It happened long ago, right before he died.

When my father didn't allow me to have what I wanted,

I told him I hated him.

I didn't know at the time...

... that those words would be my last words to him.

But, Your Majesty...

My father said he was sorry...

... and put lovely clothes in my bag.

I was a spoiled child who didn't know anything.

But my father still loved me and cherished me.

I'm sure Her Majesty is the same way.

I'm sure she doesn't blame you.

So don't be too heartbroken.

Yes...

I'm sure she doesn't.

Because she's a mother.

She's my mother.

But still...

I feel like it's my fault and I can't bear it.

She used to be so sturdy.

How can she become so weak so suddenly?

I feel like everything is my fault.

And that hurts.

Your Majesty...

I feel like it's my fault and I can't bear it.

She used to be so sturdy.

How can she become so weak so suddenly?

No, Your Majesty! It's not your fault.

You're not the one who should plead for forgiveness!

Seeing how we've found nothing amiss in our investigation,

Perhaps Dong Yi was right in that someone is trying to frame Consort Hui?

I wish that was true.

If the letter was true, I'm not sure what to do next.

Lady Jung has been looking for you! Where have you been?

I have something to tell you.

Please show me the letter that Her Majesty showed you.

Why? You already know what it says.

- I need it for the investigation. - What exactly do you need the letter for?

I'll tell you once I've confirmed something.

Where on earth is that rascal?

I better go to Her Highness. Get ready!

- Yes, Madam. - Is that you, Hee-Jae?

What brings you here?

Yes, this is the rocambole tea that you mentioned.

Rocambole tea?

You once mentioned that Consort Hui enjoyed this tea.

The tea that made her insomnia disappear!

Oh, the War Minister's wife has already given us some of that.

But since you've come all the way here, I'll accept it.

You've been suffering from insomnia too, haven't you?

Madam?

This is expensive, so make sure you take it well.

Yes, thank you, Madam.

Where have you been!

- It's been a while! - Mother, I need to speak with you.

All right.

Those... those lowborn wretches!

Must I really do this?

What did you say? I shouldn't enter the Palace?

Has something happened to Her Highness?

It's nothing to worry about.

I miss the Prince, and I should be helping out Her Highness.

It's only temporary. Please do as I say.

- I heard the Dowager Queen is better! - Yes, that's what my aunt said.

Stop talking about your aunt!

I don't have a backer! How am I supposed to feel?

- Are you finished? - Yes, I am. So what?

- You little....! - That's enough!

I'm really glad. I was worried we'd have a state funeral.

- Has anyone of you seen Lady Jung? - No, My Lady.

What about Dong Yi and Jung Im?

Come to think of it, I haven't seen them either.

I wonder where they are?

Where on earth did they go?

Perhaps they dislike you.

What are you doing! Aren't you going to get ready for training?

And what the hell is this!

This letter... was this really sent to the Queen?

Yes, sir.

That means...

The Dowager Queen's condition...

.. is connected to the person who wrote the letter.

That's why you want to find the person who wrote this letter.

Yes, sir. That is the only solution.

But if this letter is telling the truth, are you aware of the consequences?

This is such an outrageous matter that it worries me.

She keeps calling me "Brother Hwang"! You should come with me one day!

We are going to the Royal Pharmacy. Get ready.

Why are we going there, sir?

To investigate something, why else?

- Don't just stand there! - Yes, sir.

- Why is he so angry? - I don't know.

- Let's go! - Yes, sir!

What is it, sir?

We have received a report that an herb smuggler...

... was pretending to be a royal physician.

- What? - But please don't be too concerned.

This is just a formality.

- What do you need? - We have a letter written by the smuggler.

Please help us compare it to the handwriting of all the medical officers and nurses.

Yes, sir.

Here it is.

And here's more.

The Police Bureau? What are they doing at the Royal Pharmacy?

I don't know the details,

... but they've asked for handwriting samples of all the medical staff.

- Handwriting samples? - Yes, sir.

You may leave us.

Chief Suh of the Right Police Bureau is someone who meets with His Majesty often.

If this happened without my knowledge, then perhaps His Majesty...?

If His Majesty ordered this, then I would have known.

It wasn't His Majesty.

Then all we have to do is shut Dong Yi's mouth.

- I'm going to...! - I've already taken care of it.

Taking care of it is not enough! We must eliminate her completely!

It is not the right time.

We must first find out why they're looking at handwriting samples.

- I worry if we're troubling you with this. - Please don't worry about me.

If one of the medical staff sent the letter, we need to find him immediately.

All this will be wasted if he comes to harm.

Did you all hear what he said? We must find him as soon as possible.

Yes, My Lady.

If the Office of Investigations is involved,

Then we should assume the Dowager Queen will be informed of this.

That is what I expect.

Then we must act before the commotion begins.

You are right if we are only concerned about what is directly in our way.

But danger can bring a new opportunity.

Opportunity?

One can say that we've discovered a shortcut in our journey, Councilor.

- My Lady, it is Jong-Gu. - Enter.

Lady Jung of the Office of Investigations has asked me to deliver this to the Queen.

All right. You may leave.

What were your orders to Lady Jung, Your Majesty?

It is not yet the time to say.

Are you finished?

Yes, we're done. We have narrowed it down to 2 people.

Like Chief Suh said, he may try to run if he finds out we're looking for him.

- So confirm his handwriting indirectly. - Yes, My Lady.

You're here again. Is there something else you needed?

Yes, I seem to have a cold.

Please wait a moment.

I will bring out some platycodon and licorice root.

Thank you. Pardon me...

Who is the nurse called Yeon-Hong?

Oh, Yeon-Hong?

There she is.

I see.

That man is...!

What is it, My Lady?

Are you Officer Huh's Chief Nurse?

Yes, I am.

You know what this is, don't you?

You sent this to Her Majesty, didn't you?

Nurse!

- That nurse ran away? - Yes, My Lady.

Then she must have written the letter.

We don't know what she'll do. We have to find her quickly!

My Lady! I have something to tell you.

We don't have time! We have to find that nurse!

It's more important than that.

You were expecting this, but the mastermind behind this...

... seems to be Consort Hui.

What do you mean by that?

The nurse who ran away was the Chief Nurse for a medical officer named Huh Joon-Il.

So?

I saw Officer Huh meet with Yeong-Sun from Consort Hui's quarters.

Are you accusing Consort Hui merely because of that?

During our routine search of Consort Hui's palace,

I found a prescription for Baekchul Tonic in Yeong-Sun's belongings.

Baekchul Tonic is the cause of Her Majesty's condition!

- Sir! - What is it?

Medical Officer Huh's nurse has disappeared!

What?

Lady Investigators came looking for her at the Royal Pharmacy.

But she has gone into hiding.

- We must find her quickly. - Yes, My Lady.

- She's nowhere to be found. - Indeed.

My Lady! I have bad news!

She left a note.

- She's still breathing. - Go and fetch a physician! Quickly!

This may be better for us.

Things are happening quicker than I expected.

I fear our plans may be thwarted.

I'll take care of everything. Please don't worry yourself.

- Your Highness! - What is it?

The nurse who escaped has been arrested and taken to the Office of Investigations!

The Office of Investigations?

Why did you do such a reckless thing?

If we had arrived just a little later, you would have died!

You will not be harmed, so please don't worry too much.

She's right. We didn't bring you here to harm you.

All you have to do is tell us what you know.

This must not be covered up.

Isn't that why you sent Her Majesty that letter?

Use your courage once again.

Go on.

I saw it.

I saw Officer Huh mix Baekchul Tonic into the Dowager Queen's tonic.

I saw it with my own eyes.

Jung Im, inform the Royal Guard to arrest Officer Huh.

I will go speak with Her Majesty.

Yes, My Lady.

Dong Yi, you will watch over the nurse. She may do something foolish in her fear.

Yes, My Lady.

I'll be back.

You mean a medical officer mixed a harmful substance into Her Majesty's tonic?

Yes, Your Majesty.

His nurse witnessed it with her own eyes and wrote you the letter.

And who do you mean Consort Hui was behind this?

One of her maids named Yeong-Sun had a prescription for Baekchul Tonic.

It was also confirmed that she met with Officer Huh.

The Royal Guards is arresting him and bringing him to us.

We'll find out shortly who gave him those orders.

What will you do now, Your Majesty?

What would you do in my position?

How could I possibly tell His Majesty that Consort Hui tried to kill his mother?

- Then perhaps I... - No.

I will speak to His Majesty.

I was the one who ordered you to investigate.

But if you come forward with this, won't that cause misunderstanding?

Misunderstanding?

Consort Hui will never admit to have done this.

I fear this will put you at risk.

I won't remain silent out of fear.

I will tell His Majesty everything.

What are you thinking about?

My Lady...!

I think I know what you're worried about.

She's the one who made you a Lady Investigator from a lowborn slave.

But even so, she has done the unforgivable.

- Are you there, Lady Han? - Yes, Your Majesty.

- I must see His Majesty. Get ready. - Yes, Your Majesty.

Are you certain it was Consort Hui...

... who ordered the harmful tonic to be given to Mother?

I regret to say that it appears so, Your Majesty.

My Queen... Do you know how dangerous your words are?

I am in anguish that I have to tell you this, Your Majesty.

Even now, I don't want to believe what I've found out.

You must uncover the truth, Your Majesty.

I am sure His Majesty will heed your request.

Yes, that is what I have to believe.

Your Majesty...

Don't say anything.

- Where is Officer Huh? - He is in the interrogation room.

I must see him!

- Madam Chief! - What is it?

- His Majesty is here! - What?

Your Majesty!

I heard the man who tried to harm the Dowager Queen is here.

Yes, Your Majesty.

- I will meet him in person. - Yes, Your Majesty.

We have brought them.

- Are these the two you mentioned? - Yes, Your Majesty.

Tell His Majesty what you saw.

It's all right. Just tell me what you saw.

I saw Officer Huh mix Baekchul Tonic into Her Majesty's tonic.

Who was it? Who gave you those orders?

Speak!

Who gave you those orders?

It... it was....

The person who ordered me to do this was...

... Her Majesty, the Queen!

What did you say?

What did you just say?

The person who ordered this was the Queen?

Yes, Your Majesty!

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