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[All the characters, locales, groups, and incidents have no connection to historical facts. This is a work of fiction.]

Why does it have to be a place like this?

Are you him?

Ok Jin.

Stop looking for him.

Unless you want to die.

I cannot do that.

I can cut your throat right now.

Even if you do,

my answer will not change.

I told you.

This will not do anything.

What are you...

all doing here?

"If you want to find Ok Jin...

come to the abandoned house next to the guardian tree in Namsangol."

[Episode 4] You made a deal with the Chief Administrator?

He will forgive your debt if you find Lee Seol?

Yes.

Wow, Dan Oh is...

more courageous than men.

I heard the Left State Minister Shin Won Ho is the one backing the Chief Administrator.

True. How else could a 5th junior-ranking chief administrator go around making a fuss?

It is because he has someone strong backing him.

He cannot be looking for Ok Jin just for fun.

It must be the King's order.

If so, is Dan Oh carrying out the King's order?

She would be the first to succeed before any of us at this rate.

It is a too dangerous thing to do.

- You should try to get money instead- - Money?

- It is easy for a rich young master to say. - What?

For someone who does not even have a penny,

is there anything more difficult to get than money?

Just give up.

Do not risk your life trying to look for Lee Seol.

You are being foolish.

I have a reason...

to protect Ihwawon.

No matter what you all say,

I will make sure to find Lee Seol.

Then...

let us join her.

Sounds good!

I think it would be fun, too.

You are all crazy!

I guess it would be fun to watch all of you freaking out.

You never know.

We might end up...

finding him somehow.

Deposed Prince Lee Seol or whatever his name is.

No.

You should stay out of it.

- Dan Oh. - Yoon Dan Oh.

What will you do all by yourself?

I cannot bring you all into something that is dangerous.

Let us go.

Why are you not sleeping?

Just because.

I cannot sleep.

I am sure.

You put yourself in deep trouble.

Thinking about it,

you are the first one.

What do you mean?

The one who pointed a sword at me.

A real sword, even.

I cannot get you scared.

Is that your specialty?

I am scared, too.

I also know that

you are worried because of me, too.

If you do,

it is not too late to quit.

But...

I should protect my family no matter how scared I am.

Neither the King nor Buddha will

protect them for me.

Family?

Do you have a family other than Najudaek?

N-No, but...

All of us...

We are all a family together!

We are like a family.

But I am surprised.

Why?

What are you trying to say now?

The most aloof person in the world

was worried about me so much.

Are you okay?

Are you hurt anywhere?

I get it now.

You...

actually care about the world a lot.

Although you pretend not to be.

What?

When you pulled out the wooden sword trying to save a baby,

I just knew it then.

Not only are you not perceptive,

you do not know how to read the air.

[Jagyeongjeon*] (Queen Mother's Chamber)

I suppose Royal Consort Park is here to visit.

Yes, Your Highness.

Your Majesty.

Are you on your way from the Queen Mother's chamber?

Yes.

She did not grant my visit today, either.

How could she treat Prince so coldly?

Are you that anxious?

Pardon?

You are anxious that the Crown Prince status will not be given to

the fake prince you brought.

Your Majesty!

I am not sure what you are talking about.

Did you think I would not know?

He does not look anything like me.

Y-Your Majesty!

When Hyungnim was alive,

you were only a palace maid at the Eastern Palace

and you helped me with something then.

Why are you...

bringing that up all of a sudden?

I have been keeping an eye on you since.

Neither water nor fire can stop you from

being ambitious.

If so...

will you not punish me?

What I needed was

just an heir...

to quiet the ministers.

That way, I can keep Joseon to myself longer.

Do you know how much I waited?

You should have told me that you would be running late!

Sorry, sorry.

I came back with the scholars yesterday.

Aigoo, Najudaek!

You must have worried a lot.

Aigoo!

To be honest,

last night, Dan Oh-

Orabeoni!

You keep refusing my help.

I should tell Najudaek about the situation-

I am worried that all of you might be in danger as well.

So is it okay...

for you to be in danger?

Wait...

Did something bad happen to My Lady, by chance-

The thing is...

you can either call it bad

or good, if you will...

- It is both important and insignificant- - Okay!

What do you mean?

I get it.

Let us do it together.

Make sure to keep it a secret from Najudaek and Yook Ho ahjussi.

Okay?

Of course, there is no reason to get them to worry.

What will you do, Kang San?

Do not bother.

I will be glad if he does not try to fight us.

Fine!

Let us find...

Lee Seol, or whatever his name is.

You will not listen to me even if I try to stop you anyhow.

You will realize it once you start looking for him

what a crazy thing this is.

If so...

let us talk again tomorrow.

By the way,

if Lee Seol were among us,

would that not be so interesting?

Are you not being too harsh?

I know being rude is your specialty,

but Dan Oh is already suffering.

Do not be so harsh on her.

Is being nosy your specialty?

You are too involved in other people's business.

What?

You are not related.

You and Dan Oh.

- She is a precious- - Precious sister?

That is too trite, is it not?

I was going to say she is...

a precious woman...

to me.

Have a look around.

Have a look at this.

This is...

This is not too bad.

How excellent.

I did not know there would be a secret room like this in the middle of Jungchon.

It is a perfect place to plan a revolt.

This is all thanks to my keen eye.

Is it not thanks to your father, who gave you money?

Is anyone in there?

What is this?

So...

So you are saying...

Dan Oh's older sister died, right?

Yes.

That is what I am telling you.

There are Hong Ju and

Dan Oh's father's memorial tablets* in the annex. (Tablets with the name of the dead)

It is sort of a family shrine.

Family shrine?

Why?

Did you see something?

Am I not supposed to see something?

People often say they saw a lady ghost in the annex.

So I was wondering if you did, too.

No wonder...

She was wearing a mourning dress...

Do not even set foot in the annex.

Especially young and handsome men

can easily get lured.

I saw it so clearly.

Aigoo.

What are you doing in my room?

How interesting.

Do you call this a book of prophecy?

You had better leave.

I did not know you read stuff like this, too.

I can borrow this from you, right?

No way.

He is so prickly.

Why are you not leaving?

Can I sleep with you tonight?

There is no way.

You had better get lost!

No!

I do not think I could...

sleep alone tonight.

Okay.

Good night. Sleep.

Really?

Will you sleep with me?

You are the best...

Hey!

Why did you turn the light off?

S-San!

[Buyounggak]

I can cut your throat right now.

Even if you do,

my answer will not change.

Yoon Dan Oh.

You will never give up, will you?

Why, you!

Damn you!

Try running away from me!

- You are an animal! - Yes.

I will treat you roughly like an animal tonight.

That is enough.

You should just go on your way.

You are only a courtesan. How dare you resist.

How dare you! Do you know who I am?

I do not care who you are.

I will pay for one night with this woman.

Do you object?

No...

Thank you for earlier.

Then...

I will turn the light off first.

Sir.

Let us say that you got to spend your first night with me.

I do not like to make a fuss.

The Court Lady committed suicide?

Yes, Your Excellency.

She apparently hung herself on the crossbeam.

As I suspected, he was not His Majesty's seed.

Is something troubling you?

There is something I need to confirm.

Find out if there is a family who recently

adopted a daughter in Royal Consort Park's family

discreetly.

By an adopted daughter, you mean-

Probably an infant who is less than a year old.

Find out yourself instead of ordering someone else.

Yes, Your Excellency.

When did you get here?

Just now.

I saw the state exam result notice on the way back.

Looks like you passed, Orabeoni.

Gosh, you are quite impressive!

Should we throw a party or something?

Do not make a fuss. There still is the final exam* to take. (Exam is taken in front of the king)

Oh, right.

When is your birthday, Orabeoni?

Why would you ask that...

out of the blue?

We are a family now. I should at least know your birthday.

You do not need to know.

But still,

I make sure to celebrate everyone's birthday at Ihwawon.

I do not want such a thing as a family.

What? Were you two waiting for me?

Geez, I should have come sooner.

Yoo Ha...

You must be very busy these days.

Pardon?

You were always stuck in your room reading books.

But you go out all the time these days for some reason.

I went out for a walk because the weather was nice.

Do you like the weather or

is it our Dan Oh?

Why would you say that?

Scholar Sir!

What is it?

Her Ladyship is...

Her Ladyship is gravely ill.

Is this Gil Joon?

Are you awake now?

It is me, Yoo Ha.

Gil Joon...

Where is my Gil Joon?

Bring Gil Joon here.

What do you think of my skills?

I could have made a great swindler.

You totally killed it.

How come that sounded like you want to kill me?

It looks like we are finally on the same page.

- Is Yoo Ha not back yet? - No.

He would have said something if he were not returning.

Should I visit his house?

I am sure nothing terrible will happen.

Let us just talk by ourselves.

I could not sleep last night, either.

I was too excited.

So how will you find him?

Do you have a clue or something?

It turns out the late Grand Prince Geum Ryeong

was very close to the deposed Crown Prince.

If it was Grand Prince Geum Ryeong,

I am sure his family must be completely ruined, too.

Who will you go and find?

The servants who used to live in his house.

I am sure they became government slaves.

Then, they probably were sent to different regions, not just Hanyang.

I heard they have a list of slaves in Jangyewon.* (A government office that kept documents regarding slaves)

Maybe I can find some type of a clue if I go there.

In this country of ours, slaves are considered assets.

And Jangyewon is like the country's safe.

Is there anything we can do?

How do you break open the safe?

I got an idea.

This is my killer idea that book-smart San

would never come up with.

[Buyounggak]

So you want to go inside Jangyewon.

Would that be possible?

While you are on your night shift?

My goodness. The law is so strict these days.

It is a bit risky because there are more guards now.

Well? I cannot keep my winning streak anymore.

I lost.

Well, let me see what I can do.

Considering how long we have known each other in gambling houses.

We are in.

Thank you very much.

One hundred nyangs more.

You remember, right?

The interest is a third of the loan.

You should sit now that you are here.

I will show you how I win all the money.

Geez. My appetite is ruined.

Is he the illegitimate son you mentioned?

Do you share the same blood?

- Your blood might be dirty, but your looks are- - Why do you not leave now?

I was asked to leave...

by our illegitimate young master.

Let us go home.

You should not be doing this right now.

Will this wash away the dirty blood a bit?

I cannot stand the stench of the lowly ones.

I am almost getting a headache.

Do not bother.

No matter how much liquor you pour on him,

his dirty blood will not get washed away.

Thank you for the liquor.

Next time, this little brother of yours

will treat you instead.

You arrogant bastard.

It is not too late to go home.

How could you gamble while Mother is ill?

Let go.

How dare a lowly bastard...

If Lord Jung Yoon saw you like this,

he would have been devastated.

Will you just leave like that?

Please come with me.

Please dry yourself first.

I will do it myself.

I did not know.

That you were the Young Master of Lord Jung Yoon.

Thank you.

I owe you one, Hostess.

You will start growing on me since I see you so often.

Excuse us, then.

What is the matter?

- Did I not pay you handsomely? - Come on.

That was for me.

These fellas charge separately.

- Then, at least- - Will this be enough?

Let them pass.

Shift changes in one hour.

Make sure to come back out by then.

You may enter.

Be quick with your business.

Take your time as you look. I will be next to you.

Not my face.

I am telling you to look there.

♪ Beyond countless stars ♪

It is not here, either.

♪ After staying up this night filled with shy smiles ♪

♪ After staying up this night filled with shy smiles ♪

♪ You're glimmering in my eyes ♪

♪ Sorrowful heart falls asleep somewhere deep ♪

♪ Melting in again, baby your love ♪

♪ Drowning in my imagination ♪

♪ Dazzles my eyes, like the sunlight ♪

♪ Lost in a dream that is you ♪

♪ When I'm walking for countless nights ♪

♪ The star that shines on me ♪

♪ Whenever it may be, let me be with you ♪

[List of Slaves]

[List of Slaves]

Wake up. Our time is up.

Is it already time?

[Ok Boon]

I found her!

What?

It says she was sent to Hanseongbu.

Wow...

You eventually found her, huh?

I have been wondering since earlier.

Do not ask. Whatever it is.

The two of you...

have a rather suspicious atmosphere.

Wh-What do you mean?

I am sure there is something.

Those blushing cheeks and

those wandering eyes mean-

How is it in season throughout the year?

Your nonsensical talk that is.

Anyhow, it is thanks to you, Orabeonis.

- I will go to Hanseongbu tomorrow- - No, go with-

Go with?

I guess you two have something to do?

Just by yourselves?

I meant, go with everyone.

You, too, Shi Yeol.

What is it you need to tell me?

You were awake?

I woke up.

Thanks to you for waking me up.

You are curious to death, right?

Since you were the only one left out of...

Bang-seol-dan's first meeting.

Bang what?

Bang, to chase.

Lee Seol.

In short, it is called Bangseoldan*. (Lee Seol chasers)

I just came up with it.

Crazy good name, right?

So?

Were there any dangerous happenings?

What could possibly be dangerous?

There were two men. Actually, no.

Was there one?

What is that supposed to mean?

According to my exceptionally keen and delicate sixth sense,

there was one.

I am sure.

If you are going to say something absurd again-

Love blooms and all hell breaks loose between a man and a woman just from a glance.

I think I saw that glance...

at Jangyewon.

[Ihwawon]

Oh, right...

I heard you went to Jangyewon yesterday.

Yes.

But Shi Yeol orabeoni was sound asleep

- when he said he would help- - What about San?

Sorry?

Since San is always so mean to you.

- So I thought he- - No.

He was kind. Very much so.

Love blooms, and all hell breaks loose between a man and a woman just from a glance.

Very much so?

Very, very little.

You know how he is always prickly.

I am glad.

What came over him?

By the way...

where are you headed, Orabeoni?

You said Hanseongbu, right?

I can drop you off there and go.

Aigoo, it is fine.

You said you are going to study today.

I have enough time for that. Let us go.

Excuse me.

I heard there is a female servant named Ok Boon here.

Could you get her for me?

I am sorry.

They scold me if I goof around instead of working.

Ok Boon was...

her servant when she was little.

Since Maiden will be married off soon,

she came to see her for the last time.

How strange.

I heard all of His Excellency's family either died or became slaves.

Oh, I see...

that is why your outfit is...

Please wait a moment.

You are more strategic than you look.

Your improvisation is really...

I was just trying to help.

Were you disappointed?

No. You did great.

I apologize for my rude question.

That day's incident must have been a painful trauma for you as well.

How lonely must it be to live separated

from your family...

I really do not know.

The Crown Prince did come from time to time.

But no one was allowed nearby

when he was having a conversation.

I heard Crown Prince and Grand Prince had

an exceptionally strong brotherly bond.

Even if it is a small thing...

The woman who served Grand Prince was indeed...

a bit flirty.

She might know something.

- Would I be able to meet her? - Yes.

I heard she left before the incident

and became the hostess of an inn.

What was the name?

It was...

called Bu-something, located in Jungchon.

- Buyounggak? - Yes, yes.

That is right. It is that place.

If it is Buyounggak...

Hwa Ryeong?

If Lord Jung Yoon saw you like this,

he would have been devastated.

I did not know...

that you were so close to me.

[Three Secret Prophecies of Joseon]

Is this really the right thing to do?

Translating from Chinese to Korean.

If you are saying it just because your arm hurts, just quit.

Scholar Jung and I will finish the rest.

The people are busy making a living.

Even if there are Korean copies,

would they even be interested?

Even beggars on the streets

do dream in their sleep.

Just because your circumstances are poor,

would your dreams also be poor?

I could not agree with you more.

If even the poor people could read easily...

It will have a great influence in...

changing the world.

Aigoo!

Aigoo.

You ought to be more careful! Geez.

Oh, my.

Are you all right?

Gosh.

[Hour of Dog, The hermitage by Mt. Inwang]

[Hour of Dog (between 7-9 p.m., The hermitage by Mt. Inwang]

Which one do I need to move...

to have a great business?

You are late.

Leave Hanyang.

This is the last warning.

As you can see,

my limbs are all tied.

If you want to live, you will need to make up your mind now.

About whose side to be on.

That Young Lady had already chosen the other side, however.

Was her name...

Dan Oh?

Just how much do you know?

About Ok Jin.

You rushed in here like this

because you were curious about that?

I am on my way from Hanseongbu.

And I met Grand Prince Geum Ryeong's servant there.

I did not hide it intentionally.

There was no need to tell you.

Why did you...

tell me not to look for Ok Jin?

You are also the one who told the scholars, are you not?

Did he not come to you?

Whom are you talking about?

Watchman.

The one who protects Lee Seol.

With a cold, hard sword,

he ruthlessly stabs those who smother Lee Seol.

Soon enough,

his sword might pierce your heart as well, My Lady.

That is why I told the scholars.

I wished for them to stop you.

If you are done talking,

please take your leave now.

I...

cannot quit.

I will never...

quit like this.

What is the reason you must protect Ihwawon?

Do you have personal circumstances you cannot speak of?

I cannot tell you too much in detail,

but a person's life depends on it.

So, please...

If you know anything, please tell me.

I beg of you.

At least for the old time's sake...

There should be a national treasure.

National treasure?

It is an artifact that the Crown Prince...

had left for the Prince.

I heard it is a national treasure that has been passed down only to those who has

the right to inherit the throne for generations.

Do you know what it looks like?

It has the shape of a dragon engraved on it.

The Royal Guards followed him?

Yes.

But what does Head Eunuch know that

His Majesty kept him alive like this?

We will know once we are there.

About what he knows and how he came out unscathed.

Watchman?

You came for that young lady despite the danger, did you not?

Does Yoon Dan Oh truly not know

who you are, Scholar?

Shut your mouth.

I guess she must be killed, right?

- That woman. - That mouth of yours!

I told you to shut it.

If you keep her alive,

she is sure to be a problem later.

- Do not ever speak of Dan Oh's name- - Could...

it be that you have placed her in your heart?

If that is not the case, then why?

Whichever one it may be, I am good for only one thing.

Confirmation of lineage.

Either execute Lee Seol, the deposed crown prince's son, for treachery

or put him on the throne.

The only one who knows the face of...

the grown-up Ok Jin is me.

Do not ever come close to Dan Oh.

If you do...

you will die.

- Chase him! - Yes, sir!

Who was the man who had just left?

Was someone here?

Do you wish to die?

I had a glass of alcohol before going to sleep.

So I was sound asleep in no time.

Tell me honestly.

Who is the man who was with you just now?

How could I lie to you, Sir?

Having gone through so much trouble at the palace,

I was so exasperated that

I would not know even if I was to be carried away.

Was it Watchman?

Speak up.

Before I rip you apart today!

Was it Watchman?

The one you were looking for. Was it not Lee Seol...

but Watchman?

My.

In that case, our terms...

must be adjusted...

Chief Administrator Sir.

It is this way.

Let us go that way.

Does Yoon Dan Oh really not know...

who you are, Scholar?

- Gosh, that hurts! - Why are you...

You might kill me if I tried to call you twice.

Counterattack is a top priority against ambushes.

I will be careful.

Sure, sure. I am sure you will.

Why are you roaming outside at this late hour again?

I have been to Buyounggak.

It turns out...

the Hostess used to be Grand Prince Geum Ryeong's servant.

- The Hostess was? - Yes.

So?

Is there anything you found out?

She said Ok Jin inherited an article from...

the deposed Crown Prince.

If you keep her alive, she will surely be a problem later.

She said it has a dragon-shaped engraving.

Would he still have it?

How would I know that?

Why did you bother to come to see me?

I would have come if you had waited.

I had been waiting for ages, Your Majesty.

I told you not to call me that.

With what title shall I call Your Majesty

besides Your Majesty?

Listen to you...

Why do you ask for the items you had entrusted to me?

I have my reasons.

Orabeoni, wait for me.

Orabeoni!

Orabeoni...

- He is not there. - He is not there.

Search each and every clinic in Jungchon if you must,

and you must find him.

- Do you understand? - Yes, sir!

Please give me a hand here.

There is an urgent patient who has to be moved.

Please lend me your help.

Stop right there.

Open the door of the palanquin.

[The Secret Romantic Guesthouse]

He told me not to look for her.

Yoon Dan Oh...

He told me not to step a foot near that child.

Are you aware that swordsman is a killer?

Go ahead and tell me. Let me see how much you know.

You mean it, right? You will not suddenly change your mind, right?

I will not change my mind.

I wish for no one to get hurt.

I really wish that for this time.

Am I allowed to kill if the unforeseen happens?

If the same thing happens again, run away.

Are you Watchman, Orabeoni?

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