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Episode 30

- Royal Physician! - Oh, you're here.

- I heard Dong Yi is awake! Is it true? - Yes it is.

Her fever is gone and she has recovered some of her energy.

- Thank you. - I'm glad that you have recovered.

- Chun Soo! - Dong Yi.

- Are you better now? - Yes, I'm all right now.

I'm sorry. I told you that I wouldn't get sick.

But I've caused you to worry again.

It's alright. I'm just happy you're conscious.

By the way, how are things at the Palace?

Don't worry. Everything is going well.

- Really? - Yes.

The evidence you found should be able to prove their guilt.

We used fake evidence and even caught them trying to steal it!

They won't be able to get away this time.

We'll speak another time, My Queen.

It's better that way.

That was why. That was why he...

Lady Cho!

Lady Cho!

Are you certain?

Yes, My Lady. I saw it with my own eyes!

- What are you doing over there? - Your Majesty!

I told you to go to the Police Bureau to escort my brother here! What happened?

Your Majesty...!

What is it? Did something happen?

Your Majesty... What should we do?

What is it? Has...

Has something happened to my brother?

What? Jang Hee-Jae?

Are... are you sure?

Yes, Uncle. He was arrested by the Royal Guard an hour ago!

Uncle!

What was the reason given?

It appears to be regarding the deposed queen.

What?

His Majesty seems to have received evidence showing his involvement in her dethronement.

How?

It couldn't... it couldn't have been that girl who disappeared?

It is the end.

Uncle!

This won't end with Jang Hee-Jae.

Once the deposed queen's innocence is proven, the current queen will be in danger.

That means the end for the South Faction!

I'll be questioning all of them myself.

Make sure the security is at its peak in order to prevent anyone from getting to them.

- Yes, My Lord! - Where is the Police Superintendent?

He's in the interrogation room.

It was a trap!

Everything was a trap!

- It's been a long time, My Lord. - You!

Do you have any idea what you are doing?

How dare you bring an innocent man here! When I am out of here, I will have your head!

You laugh? You must be out of your mind!

After all the crimes you committed, you say you're innocent.

It's amazing how shameless you are.

What?

You framed the deposed queen.

And you tried to kill Dong Yi in Uiju.

His Majesty knows what you did.

- Is it true? - Yes, My Lord!

Are you certain? Dong Yi has regained consciousness?

Yes, Your Majesty. I just received the message.

That is wonderful news!

That rascal must have been born to make me worry!

Why does she worry me both when she's around and when she's not?

But wouldn't you rather have her around?

What?

What strange things you say!

What will you do, Your Majesty? Shall I make preparations for you to leave?

No.

- I better not. - Your Majesty?

My heart is with her, but it's better not to go.

Now that we are taking action, everyone will be watching me.

If I go to her now, her whereabouts may be revealed.

This is only the beginning.

Dong Yi's evidence will bring about great tumult.

This is all that Dong Yi's doing.

She has given the evidence to His Majesty.

And His Majesty laid a trap for my brother.

Does that... does that mean it's all over?

How could His Majesty do this?

Your Majesty...

Make preparations, Lady Cho. There is someplace we must go.

Where is this place, Your Majesty?

Your Majesty.

What is it?

Her Majesty the queen has requested an audience.

- The queen? - Yes, Your Majesty.

- Escort her in. - Yes, Your Majesty.

Have a seat, My Queen.

Today you have allowed me to see you.

Why, Your Majesty? Is there something you wanted to ask me?

My Queen...

Please release my brother, Your Majesty.

He never tried to frame the queen.

He's innocent, Your Majesty.

I have evidence. Evidence that proves he was involved.

Yes, I am aware of that.

I know that is the evidence that Dong Yi gave you.

Everything rests on the testimony of that girl, Your Majesty.

But what about me?

Is everything she says true, and everything I say false?

Does her word have the power to throw my brother into prison without evidence,

but mine needs proof of innocence?

If my brother was involved in framing the deposed queen, then I must have known too.

And if I had known, then isn't it only fair that I be thrown into prison too?

If I ask you whether you knew of your brother's actions,

what will you say?

Is my reply that important to you?

Whether I tell you the truth or tell you a lie,

is it not your desire to believe only in what Dong Yi told you?

My Queen...

My brother and I are innocent, Your Majesty.

Please believe me.

I am the queen of this nation, appointed by your own hand.

I will take my leave, Your Majesty.

Ok-Jung!

It's still not too late.

If you tell me the truth,

I may not be able to cover up your crime,

but my heart will forgive you.

So I beg you...

I have done nothing to require your forgiveness.

That is all I have to say, Your Majesty.

It's still not too late.

If you tell me the truth,

I may not be able to cover up your crime,

but my heart will forgive you.

Do you know something, Your Majesty?

If I could have your love back,

I would have admitted guilt to crimes I didn't even commit.

But now, I know that's not possible.

So don't forget this, Your Majesty.

You are responsible for making me the way I am.

You are responsible...

Your Majesty...

Royal Guard

Do you understand how grave this situation is?

Confess the truth!

Wretched fellows! You still won't talk?

- Increase the pressure! - Yes, sir!

Fools! You still won't confess to your crimes?

My Lord!

- How is it going? - They are persevering despite the torture!

Then we must stop them from persevering.

Bring out the Police Superintendent Jang Hee-Jae.

- But My Lord, that's... - I said bring him out!

- Yes, My Lord. Bring him out! - Yes, sir!

- Bring him out! - Yes, sir!

What's this? What are you doing?

How dare you lay hands on me! Let go of me!

- Let's go! - How dare you!

Have some tea.

So what's going to happen to Lord Jang Hee-Jae?

What else? It's over for him!

Is that so, My Lord?

Are you laughing? Do you know how serious this matter is?

But Lord Jang Hee-Jae is getting what he deserves! Isn't this what you wanted too?

Mother, you're so ignorant of politics!

This isn't just about Jang Hee-Jae's ruin! The entire South Faction may be ruined too!

What? Why?

Who had the previous queen deposed? It was us, the South Faction!

Jang Hee-Jae was dragged off because of that, so we may be next!

What?

They may come for us, but let's drink up before we go!

- Madam! - Let Her Majesty know I'm here! Hurry!

Yes, Madam.

Your Majesty!

Did you hear the news? Hee-Jae is being tortured right now!

How could this happen? How could His Majesty do this to you!

Don't cry, Mother. Crying won't help the situation.

- Your Majesty! - I'll save Brother.

No matter what it takes, I'm going to turn things around!

Your Majesty!

Jang Hee-Jae is the flesh and blood of the queen!

If His Majesty had him arrested,

that means that he is ready to go against the South Faction!

Your Excellency, I fear that this tumultuous situation will harm the queen and the South Faction!

What can we do?

- Your Excellency! - Your Excellency!

Announce us to Her Majesty.

It is our fault for not having done this properly.

If His Majesty already has the evidence, then there is nothing we can do!

Your Majesty, the king seems resolved. Your position as queen may even be...

So what do you intend to do?

Do you intend to abandon my brother and I and try to save yourselves?

Your Majesty, how can you say that...?

If that is not your intention, then stop talking about that!

Don't you realize that we are standing at the edge of a cliff?

If we give up now, it's over for everyone!

So unless you want to give up everything,

listen carefully to what I have to say.

How is it going?

The questioning has commenced. Soon we will have some confessions.

You must find everyone who is involved in this, do you hear me?

Yes, Your Majesty!

Are you sure that is what you want to do?

Yes, that's right.

But Your Majesty, that may make things worse!

Nothing can be worse than right now.

What can be worse than this?

This is the only way. The only way all of us will live.

Uncle, that girl is someone that His Majesty holds dear.

- If we make things worse by... - Then what else can we do?

Shall we sit and suffer?

If we do as Her Majesty said, it may create an opportunity for us.

We must hurry. We must strike first before anyone confesses.

I understand.

Dong Yi!

Sulhee!

I heard about everything that happened. I'm so glad that you're safe.

It's because you helped me. I don't know how to thank you.

Don't say that. I was happy to be of help.

- Sulhee... - So why did you ask to see me?

- Is it because of what you asked me earlier? - Yes, I asked you before I came.

Don't worry about that.

I've already asked my steward to find the Registration Archive.

Really?

- Make sure no one is following us. - Yes, sir.

Use the original book to reveal Jang Hee-Jae's plot.

Rescue me from my exile. I know you can accomplish this.

Sir, please wait a little while longer.

Is that really true

That's right! The Tribunal stopped their investigation and released everyone they arrested!

- Chun Soo! - Dong Yi!

- What is it? - Lady Jung and Jung-Im have been released!

- Really? - It's good news!

Really!

Sanghee! Jung-Im!

My Lady!

- Sanghee! - Are you alright?

Sanghee! What happened to you? Are you hurt?

- I'm fine. - Yes, My Lady, please don't worry.

You must have suffered.

- Lady Jung must have been released! - Jung-Im is back too!

How did that happen? What do we do?

Madam Chief, did you hear? Lady Jung and Jung-Im have been released!

The Tribunal released both of them for lack of sufficient evidence!

- I knew that. - What?

So how did that happen? Does this mean they're coming for us now?

Don't worry, that won't happen.

Those two were released for a reason.

- A reason? - What reason is that, Madam Chief?

What do you mean something is strange?

Until yesterday, they were trying to extract false confessions from us to frame the deposed queen.

But it's strange that they would release us so suddenly.

They're backed into a corner.

We think it's strange that they've released us...

...when they should be putting more pressure on us to save themselves.

Then you think they have an ulterior motive?

- The Tribunal released them? - Yes, Your Majesty.

The letters exchanged between the ministers and the Lady Investigators

were found to be insufficient evidence and so they released everyone.

How peculiar.

I expected them to be using all their energy to push forward the poisoning case.

Your Majesty!

What is it?

The ministers of the South Faction have gathered at the Grand Hall and are asking for your audience.

His Majesty the king!

So what is this about?

- Your Majesty! - I am here to see the Police Superintendent.

Forgive me, Your Majesty, but you cannot see him until the investigation is over.

Do you dare disobey the queen?

- It's not that but... - Didn't you hear me?

Move aside unless you want to be punished for opposing the queen!

Brother...

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

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

I'm alright. I'm really alright, Your Majesty.

But I'm worried about you though.

Never forgive me, Your Majesty.

All of this is my fault.

No, it's not your fault.

I didn't listen to you when you told me to stay away from that girl.

I caused all of this to happen!

Your Majesty!

That is why I will turn things around.

I will not allow you to come to harm!

Your Majesty...!

What did you say? You won't accept the evidence?

It is as we said, Your Majesty.

We do not recognize Jang Hee-Jae's incarceration as legitimate.

Councilor!

Your Majesty, the Police Superintendent is being held because of evidence from a palace maiden.

But who is this palace maiden?

She is a criminal who set fire to the Royal Treasury and ran away from the Palace!

That is because she felt her life was in danger.

That is only according to her.

What?

Even the suspects from the queen's poisoning case had to released...

...for lack of sufficient evidence.

In light of that, if you insist on pursuing this based merely on a palace maiden's word,

- ... then it is unjust - Yes, Your Majesty, that is unjust!

- Please heed us, Your Majesty! - The palace maiden's testimony must be verified first!

Your Majesty!

Was that the reason why the Tribunal released them?

How can you suggest there was an ulterior motive, Your Majesty?

We request only for a just and fair investigation.

So what is it that you want?

What is a just and fair investigation to you?

Give us the palace maiden.

What?

I'm referring to the girl who gave you the evidence, Chun Dong Yi.

Hand her over for investigation by the Tribunal, not the Royal Guard, to ensure fairness, Your Majesty.

Please heed our words, Your Majesty!

This was what they wanted from the beginning!

They have found a way to question her evidence and take control of her!

What will you do, Your Majesty?

I will never hand her over to them!

That will never happen!

They asked His Majesty to hand me over to them?

Yes, they are trying to attack you since the evidence you brought reveals their guilt.

But don't worry, Dong Yi. We will never hand you over to them.

No, you're wrong.

Forgiveness is asked by the powerless to the powerful.

Whether you've done something wrong or not does not matter.

But remember one thing.

I will soon be made queen.

But before that,

you will have to leave the Palace and never allowed to return.

No, Your Highness. It is you that was wrong.

Forgiveness is asked by those who have done wrong.

And I will return to the Palace.

How is it progressing?

All of the Ministers are opposing His Majesty and refusing to accept the situation.

Soon, the Confucian scholars will be joining them in protest as well.

- Alright, you may leave us. - Yes, Your Majesty.

But will this take care of the situation?

No, of course not.

The Ministers have asked His Majesty to hand over the girl to them for investigation.

And if His Majesty refuses?

What do you think will happen then?

You mean to...?

If she disappears... Then the evidence will be useless.

Your Majesty...!

My Lord!

- What is the status? - I've found her.

- Are you certain? - Yes, My Lord.

We've confirmed her location with a Royal Nurse.

- All the preparations have been made, Uncle. - She will be heavily guarded.

Still, our sources tell us there is less than ten men.

There must be no mistake.

Her life must be ended.

Yes, Uncle.

I'll go. [The King's Residence outside the Palace]

- That's not possible. - If I don't, they'll reject the evidence too.

I'll go to the Palace.

Don't you realize His Majesty is trying to protect you?

We will not allow the Tribunal to torture you!

It is more difficult for me to sit here and do absolutely nothing.

I endured pain and suffering because I wanted to reveal the truth for His Majesty's sake.

How can you ask me to do nothing now?

- Dong Yi... - Please, My Lord!

Please allow me to do this for His Majesty's sake.

- Your Majesty... - That's enough!

I don't want to hear anymore.

But Your Majesty, they are right in calling for a fair investigation.

You cannot deny this to them.

So you're telling me that I have to hand her over to them?

You cannot keep her at your city residence forever.

Ultimately, she will have to return to the Palace.

Chief Eunuch!

Let's go.

- The girl must be killed. - Yes, move forward!

Who goes there!

Strike!

- Who are you! - I should be asking you that.

Strike!

After them!

- Bad news. There were more men inside. - What?

Hurry. Go!

Throw down your swords!

Calm down and put them down.

What? Assassins tried to get in?

- Yes, Your Majesty. - And Dong Yi? Is she safe?

Fortunately she wasn't here when they came.

Wasn't here? What do you mean?

Where is she?

I cannot believe that I'm seeing you again.

Your Majesty...

I heard that you did all this for me, even at risk to your life.

I don't even know how to thank you.

Please don't say that, Your Majesty! I only did what I had to do.

You're wrong. I know how dangerous it is for you right now.

I heard that they asked His Majesty to hand you over to them.

Yes, Your Majesty. Actually, that is why I came to see you.

I will do whatever it takes to show that the evidence is genuine.

But I fear that if I fail, you will be put in even more danger.

No, that's not true. I can never repay my debt to you.

- Don't say such things. - Your Majesty...

But there is something I wanted to say to you.

It's about His Majesty, Dong Yi.

Didn't you know?

His Majesty is in love with you.

- Your Majesty, that's... - Dong Yi.

Listen to my words carefully.

I was worried that you were holding back because of me.

But don't do that.

If having His Majesty's love brings joy to you,

then you must accept it.

Your Majesty...!

Once, I too wanted to be a woman to His Majesty, rather than his queen.

But not anymore.

I realized a long time ago that there is no place for me there.

The owner of His Majesty's heart...

...is you, Dong Yi.

That is why you must be with him.

Your Majesty, that's not possible! How could I dare to...

- I am not worthy enough! - No, that's not true.

His Majesty made you worthy a long time ago.

So do not hesitate any longer.

You must accept His Majesty's love with joy.

And give yours to him in return.

This is...

my request to you as queen of this nation.

Your Majesty...!

You! You rascal!

- Your Majesty! - What's the matter with you?

What did I say? I told you to stay put!

I told you to stay here and not do anything!

When did you get here, Your Majesty?

Why? Did you not think I would find out if you went around causing trouble?

Are you scared now that you've been caught?

It's not that, Your Majesty...

Please forgive me, Your Majesty.

I know it's dangerous, but there was a place I needed to go to.

You were never a cautious child.

I'm the fool for thinking you would do as I told you.

Your Majesty...!

No, forget it. Today, you avoided a disaster because you disobeyed me.

Damn, now I can't even tell you to listen to me.

What did you mean by that, Your Majesty?

- Dong Yi left with His Majesty? - That's right.

- But what if they see her? - I doubt they will try to harm His Majesty.

Actually, I was waiting for you to tell you something.

His Majesty told me something before he left.

I felt like I had to tell you as well.

Your Majesty, are you sure this is alright? What if someone sees us?

My men are guarding us outside, so don't worry.

Why are you more worried than me? People might think you're the king...!

By the way, why did you want to come here all of a sudden?

I've wanted to come here while you were gone.

I was able to fulfill my dream in this place because of you.

My dream of being an average guy in the marketplace.

To get my back stepped on, to drink wine as punishment and eat pork skin!

- It was so much fun, especially for me, the king! - Your Majesty!

Why do you keep mentioning that!

- Why can't you forget about it? - Forget? How can I forget that?

- I'll never forget it until I die! - Your Majesty...!

You should know that I let you get away with it because of my infinite benevolence.

Yes, you're benevolent.

So benevolent that you're going to use that against me forever!

- Yes, absolutely! I'll do it forever! - Is that so, Your Majesty?

Your Majesty, I have something to tell you.

I know what happened today.

- Dong Yi, that was... - I want to return to the Palace and work there.

Please allow me to do so.

You are a powerless palace maiden. Aren't you afraid of what they will do?

I am no longer afraid. You'll protect me and you'll be in the Palace too.

- Dong Yi... - So I'm not afraid at all.

the king is on my side. Who would dare threaten me?

So please don't worry about me.

Please allow me to return to the Palace so that I can do what I can for you.

- For me? - Yes.

I want to return to the Bureau of Investigation and work with Lady Jung and Lady Bong again.

- The Bureau of Investigation? - Yes.

I want to return to work so that I can help powerless palace maidens and slaves.

I believe that this work is for your sake.

Now that you're helping me, no one will dare treat me badly.

That is why I'm not afraid at all, Your Majesty!

You rascal!

Your Majesty, please give me your permission.

Well...

Your Majesty...

Fine, in that case, can I do something for your sake too?

- What? - Can I do something to guard you and protect you?

What...?

Your Majesty, the Chief Secretary has arrived.

Did you ask for me, Your Majesty?

Summon all the ministers to the Grand Assembly tomorrow.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Chief Eunuch!

His Majesty has ordered you to enter the Palace immediately.

What?

I...?

What is this, Chief Eunuch?

It is His Majesty's gift to you.

They are clothes for you to wear when you enter the Palace.

But I can't wear this, Chief Eunuch!

This is...!

Sir!

Sir, Dong Yi is coming! She's finally coming!

Is she really going to enter the lion's den?

But something's strange.

Of course it's strange! She's walking into the lion's den herself!

- Was she chained up like this? - No, it's not that!

Her clothes... Dong Yi's clothes were...!

What about her clothes? Were they all tattered and torn?

No, it's nothing like that!

It's really strange! Her clothes were...

What about her clothes! Just say it, you wretched boy!

I was just about to tell you. Forget it.

Young Dal!

His Majesty the king!

Fine.

I will grant your request to investigate the palace maiden Chun Dong Yi.

- Hurry! - Yes, My Lord!

I have just granted my permission to investigate the palace maiden Chun.

But there is something you should know.

The palace maiden Chun Dong Yi is no longer a Lady Investigator.

What do you mean, Your Majesty? She's no longer a Lady Investigator?

Going forward, the palace maiden Chung Dong Yi...

shall be treated in accordance as a Lady who has shared relations with the king.

Your Majesty! Shared relations...?

Halt.

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