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Episode 19

Who was it?

Who gave you those orders?

Speak!

Who made you do this?

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!

All tonics for the Dowager Queen will have to be inspected by me first.

- Do you understand? - Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty!

What is it, Jong-Geum?

I have terrible news! Official Huh has informed His Majesty...

... that it was you who gave him those orders!

What do you mean? Why would he say such a thing?

Your Majesty, what do we do?

How is that possible?

Why would the Queen poison the Dowager Queen's tonic?

I heard it with my own ears! The medical officer confessed everything!

It doesn't make sense! Why would the Queen do such a thing?

Maybe she did it to frame Consort Hui?

Hey, don't talk like that! Her Majesty wouldn't do such a thing!

Consort Hui wouldn't do such a thing either!

- My Lady! - My Lady, is Eun-Geum telling the truth?

- Stop gossiping! - But they should know what's going on.

Lady Yu!

So will the Queen be punished by the Dowager Queen?

Not only that, she will also have to be punished for attempting to frame Consort Hui.

You shouldn't say that, Lady Yu! There's no proof!

No proof?

Isn't that what Lady Jung, Dong Yi and Jung Im found while working behind our backs?

Lady Yu!

Take it!

It's a lie, My Lady! Official Huh has made a false confession!

I saw with my own eyes him meeting with a palace maid from Consort Hui's residence.

How could he say it was Her Majesty?

I don't know what to do either, since that's what Official Huh confessed.

Official Huh is trying to frame the Queen.

He's lying!

Yes, but I wonder why Official Huh would make a false confession.

Everything depends on what he says.

If we don't find out why he lied,

... not only Her Majesty, but us too will be trapped.

- Dong Yi! - Let her go.

This has had a bigger impact on her than anyone else.

I'm certain this is Consort Hui's doing.

But because Dong Yi's faith in her, this is more difficult for her to accept.

How...? How could you do this, Your Highness?

How could you do this, of all people?

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

... Her Majesty, the Queen!

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.

His Majesty will never believe Official Huh's lies.

He knows your character too well.

I have a feeling I have fallen into Consort Hui's trap.

Your Majesty, why do you think such pessimistic thoughts?

No...

I feel like I'm trapped in a deep and dark place where I cannot return from.

My Lady! Please allow me to see Her Highness!

I have something to ask her!

- I told you to leave! - My Lady, please allow me to see her!

Outrageous girl! How dare you cause a commotion here!

- Take this girl away! - My Lady..! My Lady...!

Let her go.

Your Highness, I have something to tell you.

Your Highness, I know this wasn't your original plan. I'm certain of it.

I know you would never do such a thing.

So please stop everything. This isn't like you. This is....

This isn't what you should be doing!

This? I have no idea what you mean.

Your Highness!

In light of our past affection, I will give you a warning.

Do not stand in my way.

If you wish to keep your life in the coming chaos,

I advise you to shut your mouth and keep yourself out of sight.

Your Highness...!

Your Highness...

In light of our past affection, I will give you a warning.

Do not stand in my way.

If you wish to keep your life in the coming chaos,

I advise you to shut your mouth and keep yourself out of sight.

Did you know, Your Highness?

You were my dream and my light.

You gave me a reason to keep going and helped me find my path.

I will never forget what you did for me. But...

I can no longer follow in your footsteps.

There won't be any music in the Palace for a while,

So, store the instruments away and lie low.

- Hear me? You may leave. - Yes, sir.

How could something like this happen?

The Queen was responsible for the Dowager Queen's collapse?

Watch your tongue, boy!

Do you think it's Consort Hui?

Why you have thought like that?

You said it wasn't the Queen. Then it must be Consort Hui.

Be quiet! Shut that mouth of yours!

The best thing to do now is to lie low!

That's why I'm whispering!

What?

In any case,

Whether it's the Queen or Consort Hui, there will be hell to pay!

I'm worried about His Majesty.

The Dowager Queen is still unconscious, and the Inner Court is in turmoil.

How troubled he must be!

The medical officer has confessed that...

... it was you who ordered Mother's tonic to be contaminated.

Explain this to me.

Your Majesty, do you believe him?

Of course I don't, but I must find out why he has made this false confession.

As I explained to you before, I received an anonymous letter.

It was such a great accusation that I summoned one of the Madam Investigators.

I ordered her to conduct a secret investigation.

Your Majesty, if I am guilty of anything,

It is not informing you of this immediately because I didn't want to worry you.

Your Majesty, what reason do I have to harm Mother?

I have been framed.

I agree with you, My Queen. But is that all?

Is there nothing else you want to tell me?

Yes, Your Majesty. That is everything.

Why would I lie to you?

Your Majesty,

You know very well how often I have been falsely accused and maligned!

But the Office of Investigations found a few suspicious...

Then you must believe them.

Isn't that all you have to do, Your Majesty?

I've always pretended to be composed before you.

But my heart has been shredded to pieces.

But now of all things,

How could I be accused of harming the Dowager Queen?

When will these false accusations cease, Your Majesty?

- Summon Police Chief Suh. - Yes, Your Majesty.

I won't believe either the Queen or Consort Hui.

That is the conclusion I've come to.

Someone is lying.

No matter how fearsome the truth may be, I have to know.

Your Majesty...

You will conduct an investigation. There is no time to delay.

You must hurry before things get out of control.

Yes, Your Majesty.

His Majesty has summoned Suh Yong Gi and ordered him to conduct an investigation.

- We can't let him do this! Let's have... - No, Councilor.

It is good that Chief Suh is conducting the investigation.

What do you mean?

What will you do if he uncovers the truth?

That's not possible.

How can you be so sure?

If things go wrong, both you and Consort Hui will be done!

Didn't I tell you everything is under control? Why are you so restless?

Please relax, Councilor. That is the secret to long life.

Sir, I heard you went to see His Majesty. What happened?

His Majesty has ordered me to uncover the truth.

But Official Huh deliberated lied in his confession.

Would he relent and tell you the truth?

I'll try my best, but it'll be difficult.

I can't interrogate him without sufficient proof that he's lying.

I feel exactly the same way you do.

But without proof, we cannot confirm Her Majesty's innocence.

Are you sure about this?

If we don't find any evidence,

You and the other Lady Investigators will have to bear responsibility.

I know.

But we cannot run away from fear of punishment.

We cannot let the Queen be punished for a crime she didn't commit.

I too won't let myself be punished unfairly.

As you expected, His Majesty summoned Chief Suh.

His Majesty is a prudent man. I told you that's what he'd do.

He will have a difficult time believing that either the Queen or myself could have done this.

Yes, that is why if he is faced with undeniable proof,

... his feeling of betrayal will be immense.

Don't you agree?

But that girl Dong Yi troubles me.

I heard His Majesty favors her. If she confuses him...

That is impossible, Brother.

I am the one who was at this side for the past ten years.

Do you really think he'll believe her over me?

That's true, but perhaps we should get rid of her just in case?

There is no need for that.

I can take care of her. You focus on what you were doing.

Yes, Your Highness.

- My Lady! - Dong Yi!

My Lady, I must see Her Majesty.

What? The Queen?

Yes, the problems started after she received that letter.

The trap could have been set from there. I have to meet her and ask her in detail.

Please forgive us for causing you to suffer due to our inadequacy.

No, if this was a deliberate set up by Consort Hui,

... then this trap was planned from the start.

I feel bad that I have dragged all of you down into the trap with me.

Your Majesty...

Lady Jung tells me that you have been battling Consort Hui's people on this for me.

It must not have been easy. I am grateful.

Please don't say such things, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, we are here because we wanted to ask you a few questions.

The anonymous letter you received... Did you show it to anyone else?

- The letter? - Yes, Your Majesty.

Before I summoned you, I discussed this with my family first.

They were the first to suspect Consort Hui.

But I wanted to be cautious and that is why I summoned you.

But why do you ask?

This is the place. This is Official Huh's house, sir!

- Search the house carefully! - Yes, sir. You heard what he said!

Why are you doing this?

What's going on here?

What's wrong, sir?

Doesn't that man work for the Queen's family?

I'm not sure...

Sir! Sir..!

You need to see this, sir. There's something suspicious!

It was well-hidden, but I found it, sir!

It's a money order, sir!

10,000 yang? That's an immense amount!

- This is... - Ten thousand....?

How could this be?

Please help me, Chun Soo. It's really important.

Don't worry, Dong Yi. I'll find out for you.

Thank you, Chun Soo.

But promise me one thing, Dong Yi.

If things go wrong, you must leave the Palace.

Chun Soo!

You must be aware of what's going to happen.

Either the Queen or Consort Hui will fall.

If the Queen's innocence cannot be proven,

... then you won't be safe either.

If that happens, you must leave with me.

- But... - Please Dong Yi.

Losing your father and Dong Ju to a wrongful death was enough.

I won't lose you like that.

Chun Soo...

Your Majesty...

The Chief Secretary and the Generals of the Three Offices...

... have all returned after seeking your audience.

Your Majesty, are you really not going to meet anyone?

- Eunuch Han. - Yes, Your Majesty?

You have to go somewhere for me.

Your Majesty?

Chief Eunuch!

Come with me. His Majesty wishes to see you.

Go ahead.

Your Majesty...

What is His Majesty doing now? Is he still alone in the Grand Palace?

Yes, Your Highness. He has ordered everyone to leave and won't see anyone.

Yes, he wouldn't want to see anyone right now.

- But even so, it still upsets me. - Your Highness!

He always used to seek me when he was troubled about something.

Why don't you go to him, Your Highness?

His Majesty might even be waiting for you to come to him.

Have a seat.

The breeze feels nice.

Now that I'm here with you and facing the breeze,

It feels like the heavy weight on my heart is lifting a little.

Your Majesty...

- The Dowager Queen's tonic... - Dong Yi.

I don't want to talk about what happened.

Not the my Ministers, the Queen or even Consort Hui...

I didn't want to see anyone.

But I suddenly thought of you. That's why I summoned you here.

It must be because I always find myself in a better mood when I'm with you.

When I'm with you,

I can forget that we're in the Palace, and that I am the King.

Does it trouble you greatly...

... that we're in the Palace and that you're the King?

If only I had met you earlier and had learned how to climb over walls!

Then I would have climbed over that wall and escaped long ago!

I am afraid of the truth that I must open my eyes to.

Before they are the Mother of this nation and the mother to the Prince.

The Queen is my loyal and faithful wife.

And Consort Hui is a woman I have loved for a long time.

But now, I find myself unable to trust either of them.

That fills me with pain and loneliness.

The thought of punishing one of them...

... breaks my heart.

- Your Majesty, I need to tell you... - What am I saying in front of you?

Here I am being unmanly again. I'm always being unkingly in front of you.

This wasn't why I summoned you here.

It's all right, Your Majesty. Please don't hold anything in.

I'm with the Justice Officer right now, so it doesn't matter what you say, sir.

Sir?

You're back, Poongsan! You always make me laugh!

Dong Yi.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I would like for you to be the one person in the Palace that I can trust.

The Palace is full of people I cannot trust.

But I would like for you to remain here for a long time as my trusted friend.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty...

Your Highness...

Your Majesty...!

Your Highness...

Leave me.

You're not right!

Were you looking at her, Your Majesty?

Were you looking at her, and not me?

Based on what my Ho-Yang said, it seems that there is unrest in the Palace.

I wonder if misfortune will come to Her Highness.

Perhaps you wish misfortune to come?

Of course not!

I'm just worried for Her Highness, that's all.

Worry must be a hobby of yours!

Even if the earth is split into two,

His Majesty's love for Her Highness will be constant.

- So stop that unnecessary worry! - Of course!

That... that impudent wench!

Who is that girl?

She is the girl who turned her back on Her Highness when she owes her life to her!

She stabbed Her Highness in the back after she rescued her from being a lowborn slave!

Is that so? How dare you do such a thing?

You wench! Beg for forgiveness at once!

I have never turned my back on Her Highness nor done anything to ask for her forgiveness.

Wh...what? You evil wench!

Madam, pardon me. You impudent wench!

How dare you talk back? You useless wench!

Why are you doing this? Dong Yi!

- Goodness! - What's going on?

Who is this fellow? You look like a royal musician.

What is your name?

- Dong Yi, let's go. - What is your name!

Answer me! I asked you a question!

Dong Yi, are you all right? What a pair of ignorant women!

Are you really all right?

I really wanted to hit them back, but they're women!

Please don't worry about me. By the way, where's Chun Soo?

We live in the same house but I never see him.

I heard you asked him for information.

I did.

Brother Chun Soo! Dong Yi is here.

Chun Soo!

What do you mean Official Huh is close to Her Majesty's family?

Official Huh is from a family of physicians.

His late father was their family physician.

If such a close acquaintance confessed that it was the Queen,

... then it will look very bad.

Sir, I've brought the manager of Im Sang Ju Trade.

Have a seat.

- We need you to confirm a few things. - Yes, sir.

It seems that your organization has been working with Her Majesty's family for a long time.

- Is that true? - Yes, sir.

Many years ago,

We helped open up trade routes with Qing and since then Her Majesty has been supporting us.

But why do you ask?

Official Huh is from a family of physicians.

His late father was their family physician.

What?

Official Huh is a close acquaintance of the Queen's family?

That's right, Your Majesty.

But even so, we can't accept his confession as truth!

But that wasn't all, Your Majesty.

This was found at Official Huh's residence.

It is a record of payments he received from Her Majesty's family.

One of the entries was a money order for 10,000 yang.

And it was received the day before the Dowager Queen collapsed.

The payer of the money order was the Queen's brother,

... and was payable by a trader closely involved with the Queen's family.

- I'm really sorry, Your Majesty. - How... how could this be?

How could this possibly happen?

Sir!

How could this be?

How could Official Huh be linked to the Queen?

It's true. I just made a report to His Majesty.

That's not possible! The Queen is innocent! I am certain of it!

- You will wash your hands of this matter. - Sir!

In light of what we have found,

You may be punished if you try to defend the Queen.

So don't do anything and lie low, do you hear me?

But, sir...!

Can you give me an explanation of what this is?

I don't know what that is, Your Majesty.

I swear it!

Are you saying that your family won't know what this is either?

You said yourself that there was nothing else you had to tell me to defend yourself.

Do you remember?

Let me ask you again.

Did you discuss any of this with your family?

My Queen...

- I did. - What?

When I received the anonymous letter,

I was so shocked at its content that I discussed it with my family.

Why are you telling me this now?

- Were you hiding it from me? - I wasn't hiding anything, Your Majesty!

It never came to mind!

I never imagined my relatives would know that medical officer!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, what will you do now?

Transfer the case to the Tribunal.

Yes, Your Majesty.

We will bring in all of the Queen's relatives and staff for questioning.

We must bring in everyone before they escape. Do you hear me?

Yes, sir!

What has happened?

His Majesty has given the Tribunal control over this case!

What?

Everyone involved in this case will be brought in for questioning!

If that's the case, the girls and I will also be arrested and taken away!

But you must stand firm! You must not waver before them!

Lady Han!

She's right, Your Majesty.

The West Faction will stand behind you no matter what happens!

If your innocence cannot be proven, then we will bear responsibility.

So you must endure above all!

- Lady Han! - Your Majesty!

- What is the meaning of this! - Please forgive me, Your Majesty.

We have been ordered to arrest all your maidservants for questioning.

- Seize them! - Yes, sir!

You ruffians! You cursed ruffians!

Do you think we'll let this happen? Heaven is watching, you evil men!

Do you really think your ploys will go undiscovered!

Stop this immediately!

Hurry!

- Stop this! - Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

What are you doing?

I'm going out. I'm going to find the truth!

No, Dong Yi. The Tribunal will be coming for us too.

If they find out you're still investigating, they'll surely punish you!

- Then I'll be punished! - Dong Yi!

Everything is strange! Nothing makes sense!

If Official Huh was close to the Queen's family...

... and received such a large sum of money,

Why didn't he tell us from the beginning?

That is sufficient proof to incriminate her!

They were waiting for us to find it.

Don't you understand?

They were waiting for us to find this by ourselves.

That's the only way to avoid suspicion by His Majesty!

Fine, let's assume you're right.

But what can we do now?

You're going to get yourself in even more danger!

I'm not going to run away from danger.

If I run away now, I'll have to face myself as a coward.

I would rather face danger than see myself as a coward.

Your Highness, it is Lady Cho.

- Your Highness! - What is it?

Her Majesty has asked to see you!

Did she?

What should I do? Shall I say you're busy?

No, there is no reason why I shouldn't see her.

Why have you done this?

Is it because of the Prince? Or is it because you want to be Queen?

Your Majesty, what are you talking about?

No... You know exactly what I'm talking about.

I beg you, Consort Hui. Stop this right now.

Too many lives are at stake.

The only one who can stop this is you.

I'm sorry, Your Majesty. But I don't understand what you mean.

Are you asking me to turn a blind eye to your crimes, Your Majesty?

Consort Hui!

I too am worried that innocent lives will be lost.

But how can this be because of me?

So I don't think you should be talking to me.

The only one who can solve this is you.

It must truly be difficult...

To say those words with your mouth...

Am I wrong?

You know more than anyone else that it isn't true.

- Your Majesty. - I used to be so envious of you.

You were so radiant and confident that I used to envy you to the point of dislike.

I couldn't sleep at night at the thought that all I had was the empty title of Queen.

But I realize now that I was foolish.

You are not the admirable person that I envied.

If such words will give you comfort at a time like this,

... then I will humbly listen to them.

But unfortunately, it appears that it will be the last day I am able to do so.

Because as empty as your title is, it will soon belong to me too.

- Let her go, I say! - Never!

It'll be our secret!

There are no such things are secrets!

You and I will both be killed if we're found out!

- Just trust me! - What's all this commotion!

What's going on?

He wants to take On-Nyeon outside the Bureau of Music, My Lord.

Wh..what? Are you out of your mind?

Take a Royal Gisaeng out of the Palace?

- I have a good reason, Father! - What reason?

Let her go.

- My Lord! - I said let her go!

- Hey you, get out of here. - What?

I said get out!

Come in!

Serve him well!

Who is she?

She's a Royal Gisaeng!

A Royal Gisaeng?

A Royal Gisaeng is the finest of all gisaengs as they only perform before His Majesty!

That means she's one of His Majesty's women.

How could she pour wine for someone like me?

You're like a King to me. Isn't that enough?

I'm like a King?

- Sir. - You always interrupt at a time like this!

What is it?

Her Highness is asking for you.

Is she? What a pity.

Don't feel bad! I'll bring her out whenever you want her! Don't worry!

- Have you been drinking? - Yes.

It is finished. I had a drink to celebrate, Your Highness.

It is too soon to put your guard down.

This is only the beginning, Brother!

This was guaranteed to be successful from the beginning.

Please trust me, Your Highness.

Do you know how long I've prepared for this day?

But before that, there is something I wanted to ask you.

That wench... Will you really let her be?

Lady Cho told me what happened.

Your Highness, the Queen may hold the official title,

But it may be that girl who holds His Majesty's heart.

You don't have to say anything.

Just let me take care of it.

- You mean that money order from Huh's house? - Yes.

May I know where that trader is located?

If I remember correctly, the mediating company was by Im Sang Ju Trade.

But why do you ask?

- I was just curious. - You're truly a Lady Investigator!

You can't fool me!

I saw the potential in you the moment I saw you!

Sir, can you please make my visit here a secret?

- A secret? Why? - There's a reason but I can't say.

You must be conducting a secret investigation!

All right, please don't worry!

- I'll put my trust in you. - Have faith in Hwang Jong-Gu!

Chun Soo!

Did you forget the promise you made?

You promised to leave here if there was a problem.

I'm sorry, Chun Soo, but I can't do that.

I know the truth, and now I'm the only one who knows.

I can't run away knowing that.

Yes, you're the Chief's daughter and Dong Ju's sister.

How else would you think?

Let's go. I'll go with you.

Chun Soo!

I can't lose you or stop you.

If you insist on doing your duty, then I must do mine.

Staying by you and protecting you... That's my duty.

- Pardon me. - What is it?

I heard that Im Sang Ju Trade was in this area.

Where can I find them?

- Oh, you need to go past Woonjoonga. - Is that right?

- It was right under our noses! - One more thing.

We have a money order.

Is it possible to exchange it for money right now?

- How big is your money order? - It's 10,000 yang.

What? 10,000 yang? Don't be ridiculous!

Im Sang Ju Trade can't handle that big a sum!

Maybe Park Ju Myung Traders could.

Is that so?

Im Sang Ju Trade is well past their heyday!

You'll never get that money.

Whoever gave you that money order has cheated you!

Move quickly!

Official Huh's money order was made payable by Im Sang Ju Trade.

But why would the Queen's family give him that money order if it wasn't payable?

And why would Official Huh accept that unpayable money order for the risk he took?

That's it!

Someone at Im Sang Ju Trade must have conspired with them and written that false money order!

Let's go to Im Sang Ju Trade first, Chun Soo.

Your Majesty!

What happened? What did you find?

Lady Do!

The Tribunal has started the torture!

Your Majesty, you must be steady!

Your ladies-in-waiting and maidservants will endure all to prove your innocence!

Your Majesty, you must not let their suffering be wasted!

Your Majesty!

Mother, do you remember?

You once said that everything has a part to play.

I think this is where my part ends.

Please forgive me, Mother.

It's almost time for the secretary to leave.

Yes, the secretary is responsible for exchanging the money orders.

He'll know something.

That's him. That's the secretary for Im Sang Ju Trade!

This is it for you. Now it's my turn. You wait here.

- No, Chun Soo. I'll go with you. - It's too dangerous.

If the money order is fake, the culprits may be watching him.

Don't worry, Dong Yi. I'll get the information.

You trust me, don't you?

Halt!

You...!

Aren't you the corpse-handler Cha?

Why were you following that man?

Speak! Why were you following him?

Why is he taking so long? Could something have happened?

Chun Soo? Is that you, Chun Soo?

- Who are you? - Get the girl. Quickly!

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