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THE FOLLOWING FICTIONAL DRAMA IS BASED ON HISTORICAL FACTS

EPISODE 7

I was right.

It's you.

Why did you lie to me?

Why didn't you say it was you?

It's you.

I know it's you.

Are you okay?

That way!

Stop!

Catch him or we're dead.

-Search the area! -Yes, sir!

Why are they chasing us? Who are they?

Because you meddled in my business.

Let me...

Why did you lie?

How long were you planning on lying?

Didn't you feel bad for me...

chasing after you like a fool?

You're so mean.

I was going crazy the last few days.

Well, not just the last few days, it has been years.

Do you know how hard it was on me?

I didn't know you were alive and well.

Do I look well?

Why did I pretend not to know you?

How long was I planning on lying?

I would've lied to you my entire life, pretending I don't know you.

Tactless, stubborn, extremely nosy, and reckless.

See? When I'm with you, I always end up in trouble.

Did you not miss me?

What do you think?

Yes.

Prince Jinseong used to...

live as a person named Lee Yeok.

Yeok was attacked by a group of killers

and he died.

Killers?

Hit by an arrow...

and stabbed.

I was pushed over a steep cliff.

I should've died that night.

But I survived. It was a miracle.

Who on earth...

did that to you?

We can ask your brother, our King, for help.

Because of your naive thinking,

I nearly died.

If you want me to die again,

go and ask people to help me.

If necessary, you can use the officers...

and soldiers, as many as you need.

I'll kill him right after we find him.

No.

Bring him to me.

I need to see him...

for myself.

I need to take some soldiers with me to catch a thief.

Keep the gate closed.

Check every person before letting them in.

He's not in the eastern valley.

I am thankful...

the person I fell in love with was you.

I was frustrated...

because I thought I had a crush on a jerk.

Let's stay together...

until the sun comes up.

One last time.

After morning comes,

you won't hear me say your name again.

I won't miss you...

or wait for you.

My promise to wait for you...

forget about it.

-Find him. -Yes, sir!

Doseungji came here with soldiers from Uigeumbu.

We must find Nak-cheon before they do.

Hit by an arrow...

stabbed with a sword, I was pushed over a steep cliff.

I should've died that night.

But I survived. It was a miracle.

Where is he?

Bring her with us.

Wait.

Should we go after them with some of our guys?

They're going deep into the mountains.

Then we might be too late.

Did someone get hurt?

-She was washing bloodstained clothes. -Then he must be around here.

These are bluet leaves. They only grow along rivers.

But why are they heading up the mountain?

Where is he?

Tell me where he is!

Sir.

We were searching this area.

-So you mean you didn't catch him yet? -No, but...

we caught the girl who was helping him.

The girl you mentioned earlier.

Look who we got here.

Shin Soo-geun's daughter, right?

So you, noble lady, helped a thief escape?

Where is he now?

We can ask your brother, our King, for help.

Because of your naive thinking...

I nearly died.

Why was Chae-kyung--

Why was she arrested?

She has ties to the man which you asked us to find.

Actually...

Chae-kyung stayed with him last night.

Helped him to escape...

by distracting the soldiers.

But how can we put her in prison?

Your Majesty, actually...

the guy is...

the thief who stole from the ship.

Stole from the ship?

That means the offering ship wasn't swept away by the storm.

I'm deeply sorry.

It was too menial to tell you about these trivial--

So you mean...

the man who looks like Yeok is the person who robbed the ship...

and Chae-kyung got caught because she helped him without knowing.

We should question her...

to figure out if she really didn't know.

I need to talk to her myself.

Your Majesty.

Did you say he stole the offerings?

That can't be. He was--

That man is...

just an ordinary merchant.

So that merchant fooled you.

He did not!

Then...

tell me everything you know about him. If we catch him,

I'll release you.

I know nothing.

We just happened to end up together.

Nothing?

That's right.

You know nothing?

Yes.

Are you trying to deceive me?

How dare you lie to me.

Is it because of Yeok?

Are you lying to me...

because he resembles Yeok?

He may be innocent.

It may be a trap someone set up to catch him.

Who's going to bother setting a trap to catch that guy?

I'm sorry, Your Majesty.

I have nothing more to say.

Chae-kyung wouldn't do this just because he looks like Yeok.

She wanted to protect him, even saying he might be innocent.

Your Majesty,

I'll bring him to you, and everything will be clear.

For now, Chae-kyung is our only chance of catching him.

We should let people know that she is now in prison.

Kim.

Yes, Your Majesty.

How's Mother Queen doing these days?

This time, I used mugwort juice for the green color.

The color is better than last year's, isn't it?

Indeed, it is.

By the way, why isn't the Queen here?

She's been staying inside because something shameful happened to her family.

Then it must be true that Shin Soo-geun's daughter...

was arrested.

It's too bad that she can't enjoy today because of that.

-Joo. -Yes, Queen Mother.

I'll gift this to her. Set this aside.

Yes.

People believe that if you put the rice ball cakes around your neck,

or hang them on the door, they'll help keep away evil spirits.

Every June 15th, she makes rice ball cakes with ladies in the palace.

Bull's-eye!

Are you...

trying to deceive me?

It looks like the King suspects that we tried to kill the Prince.

He came to see how the Dowager Queen was doing.

Does the Queen know?

How can she not know that her only son is alive?

If she knew about Chae-kyung's arrest, she'd escalate the issue

to deliver a blow to Shin Soo-geun.

But she was too calm.

So... that means that the King was convinced.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, are you all right?

When Prince Jinseong becomes an adult, pass the throne on to him.

Your Majesty.

Doseungji.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Killing my brother without my permission.

The dead brother returning alive.

Which crime do you think is more serious?

I pretended to not know...

because I finally experienced freedom...

that I haven't had in all those years.

My deceased father's will.

My mother, the deposed queen.

The ministers' prejudice against the filthy bloodline,

the anxiety and anger caused by everything...

disappeared...

with Yeok's death.

However,

everything is coming back.

Add to that, I'll be criticized for killing my own brother!

I'm... so sorry, Your Majesty.

I give you full authority regarding this matter.

Keep this in mind.

The day my freedom ends,

all your wealth and power you have now...

will be all gone.

I'll keep that in mind.

What are you going to do now?

What else can I do?

If I don't want to be killed,

I must kill my enemy first.

Like I used to.

On June 8, this man...

stole the offerings that were to be gifted to the King,

and took advantage of Shin Chae-kyung and escaped from the soldiers chasing him.

If he doesn't admit to what he's done by the evening of June 30,

Shin Chae-kyung will assume sole responsibility and be punished severely.

It says that the thief is at large.

He left her to take the blame and ran away.

It's an outright declaration that they want him.

-Almost like an invitation. -Yeok won't just sit around.

Open it!

Here!

Open it!

I'm sorry.

You must have been startled.

You'll be released soon.

When you're released,

let's go back to Geochang.

Forget about getting married. Let's go back and live together...

raising chickens.

Bad things happen when we're forced to do something.

I was the one who left you alone in Geochang.

But suddenly, I wanted to marry you off like...

everyone else in this country.

Uigeumbu announced...

that if he doesn't show up by June 30,

all the charges will be held against you.

Do you think he'll come to save you?

He can't.

He just can't.

He's not the thief.

He saved me when I was in danger.

If he's innocent, why did he run away while you were trying to protect him?

Innocent people can die.

He can come here and prove you're innocent!

I saw a person die even though he was innocent.

I saw an innocent man being chased.

Innocent people are not always safe.

So...

are you willing to be punished instead of him?

Yes, I'd rather be punished.

-Chae-kyung! -It was my fault.

Dad. Mom.

I'll be punished.

I'll be punished.

I don't want anyone to get hurt or die because of me.

What happened to Chae-kyung since she came to Hanyang?

As you may know, I might have been a step behind her.

Actually, she was a bit different when I first met her.

She said she saw a ghost.

She said he looked like the Prince.

You mean Jinseong?

She went to a pawnshop to find him.

The next day, she returned late from Inwang Mountain.

His grave is on that mountain.

Then...

Chae-kyung was doing that for the Prince?

The dead prince?

What happened?

Queen.

Please listen to me carefully.

You must pretend to know nothing.

Otherwise, you and your son may be in danger as well.

What do you mean by that?

He's not just a thief.

The person Chae-kyung is protecting, and the person the King is looking for...

the person Doseungji is obsessed over...

is the same person.

It's Prince Jinseong.

But how?

As you know, he is dead.

I was at the funeral with Queen Mother.

But she cremated her son, which goes against custom.

It's because she is a devout Buddhist.

She desperately...

wished for her son to be reincarnated more than anything else.

So to hide the fact that it wasn't him...

she cremated his body?

We talked to the guard at the mountain.

He said she never visited his grave, except for the memorial services.

The anniversary of his death was a few days ago, but she didn't visit the grave.

So you mean Shin Soo-geun may have found out that Yeok is alive?

Yes, Queen Mother.

It's only a matter of time before the King and his confidants

find out he's alive.

What's Yeok doing now?

Our guys are keeping an eye on him.

When I heard my son died, I got these pills.

Just one pill is enough to kill a person.

You should tell Yeok this.

If he gets emotional about her

and shows up at the Uigeumbu to try to save her,

I will kill myself by taking this pill.

Queen Mother.

This is not just a threat.

I'd rather kill myself than see my son die twice.

You saved his life.

Since that day, his life isn't his own.

You should remind him of that.

Yes...

Queen Mother.

Where did he go?

Who are you?

Stop. It's me, Suk-hee.

Where's Chae-kyung?

What happened to her?

She's been imprisoned at Uigeumbu...

for helping you escape.

Stop him!

Nak-cheon.

Okay, you can go. But if you go...

you must step on every one of us first.

Get him!

Really?

Nak-cheon!

Uigeumbu announced that if he doesn't show up by June 30,

all charges will be held against you.

Do you think he'll come to save you?

You can't come here.

Please don't come.

Hurry up, everyone.

Open the door.

It's taking forever.

Let them in!

We can go in. Hurry.

Jwauijeong,

what is this all about?

Is it true that she is the thief's accomplice?

Is it just your daughter? Or is your entire family involved in this?

Deputy Minister.

Nothing has been confirmed yet.

Please don't ask too much.

Our King is not feeling well today.

Unfortunately, His Majesty won't make it for the assembly meeting.

You may leave now.

Don't worry about your daughter.

When the thief shows up, everything will be sorted out.

Are you sure the man you're after is really a thief?

He's not just a thief,

but also a traitor who stole offerings for the King.

It seems he's a sworn enemy to you.

You're risking your life to find him.

Risking my life?

If you haven't risked your life yet...

you'll soon need to.

If you fail to catch him after all of this,

I'll hold you responsible for everything.

You'd better...

prepare to pay for this with your life.

How come you couldn't catch him?

If you can't do better than that, leave now!

I know you're upset.

But you're not in any position to tell us to leave.

-He's right. Yeok can say that. -Yeok...

I was the one who saved Nak-cheon.

Don't you remember?

Water.

-I'll bring it. -No, wait.

He looked bad.

But he was...

trying hard to whistle...

in order to save himself.

I had to fake his death just in case.

We searched the villages ravaged by the plague for days...

to find a body that looked like him.

Finally...

we sent the fake body to the palace.

Then we were able to relax.

That's how I saved his life.

But must we watch him run into danger because of a girl?

What about his dream to become the King?

You also...

have expectations from him.

For the sake of the new Joseon that he'll build,

you gave up fame and prestige.

That's why you are stuck in this pawnshop.

We're leaving to search for him,

but I'm not going to stop him.

I'm going to help him find a better way.

Any update?

I'm sorry, Your Majesty.

I had not heard anything yet.

Your Majesty, Jwauijeong Shin Soo-geun is here.

I don't think you're ready to see him.

Let him in.

These are reports from the Ministries of Personnel and Transport.

They explain how they distributed rice, and handled the villager's suffering.

Please take a look.

Is that all?

I thought you came here...

to ask for mercy on your daughter.

I trust you...

as much as I trust my own daughter, Chae-kyung.

I trust you, Your Majesty.

Even in prison, she refuses to say anything about it.

And you're turning a blind eye to her.

Both of you...

may have...

something you can't say.

That's what I think.

So, I can't blindly ask for forgiveness...

or for you to release her.

If you tell me what your concerns are,

I'll do my best to help you solve the issue.

I serve you as an officer, and at the same time...

I'm your family.

You may go now.

-Your Majesty. -Where is he hiding?

Why must my people have to suffer because of him?

Your Majesty.

Eat this.

I think I'm going crazy.

I know you shouldn't come here,

but I secretly hoped it was you.

How can I be so selfish like this?

Your Majesty.

Does it make sense?

Every time I come here,

I see you on the streets, not in the palace.

What is that on your face?

I serve you as an officer, and at the same time I'm your family.

Ki Ryong.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Chae-kyung...

she is...

so much like her father Shin Soo-geun.

So...

that's why she bothers me so much.

Queen Mother said she got this poison when she heard you were dead.

At the time, she wanted this to kill herself.

-What did you say? -It's not just her.

Me, your friends here.

All our guys will die. Why?

We vowed to die before you...

to protect you from harm.

You've been our hope and dream.

We've come this far.

Now you want to walk into the depths of hell?

You know it's a trap.

He's right.

Are you going to give yourself up to the King over a girl?

Even if the world ends, she'll never die.

But you will.

We've come this far.

Now you want to walk into the depths of hell?

You know it's a trap.

Why are you being so reckless?

You should keep a low profile.

When morning comes,

you'll never hear me say your name again.

I won't miss you...

or wait for you.

My promise to wait for you...

forget about it.

You made a promise, Chae-kyung.

Since Shin Soo-geun's visit,

our King seems very anxious.

What if he wants to let her go tomorrow?

You should make up your mind before it's too late.

What do you mean?

Push Chae-kyung into a corner...

to make Jinseong come for her.

Are you...

afraid of Shin Soo-geun?

You seem...

very desperate.

What you said makes no sense at all.

Because I may lose my life.

How about we hang her out on the streets?

Are you all right?

How did you end up here?

If you don't want to answer, please don't.

I was being nosy.

I don't know where to start.

I've got countless reasons.

I don't have anyone...

to depend on.

Low-down girls like me...

live like this.

People like me should live either a cruel fate or a lowly life.

I didn't want to lead a lowly life,

so I chose a cruel fate.

That's how...

I ended up here.

You deserve warmth sometimes.

Thank you.

How can she smile in this situation?

Have you heard anything about...

the thief?

He hasn't been caught, right?

You'd better come clean...

if you know anything about the robbery.

Otherwise, you'll be killed.

Then...

he doesn't have to come here.

I said I won't wait...

I won't wait for him.

I won't.

I don't want him...

to be killed once again because of me.

"The store is closed for a while due to personal reasons.

Sorry."

Nak-cheon.

Quiet.

There should be a way out...

Right, you're in the trap. Perfect!

Let's play again.

-Hey. -You're...

not going to do anything?

Were you always this weak and cowardly?

-You didn't know? -I didn't.

I've never seen you like this.

From the day I first saw you,

when you said you knew the thief in front of the villagers,

to the day when you came to find me in the South.

You have been the bravest and most amazing man I've known.

I made up my mind...

to live for you and live like you.

And you came all the way here for Chae-kyung. Am I right?

You're right.

-But-- -I died because of that.

Yes.

I regret it all.

I should've ignored you back then.

I regret listening to Chae-kyung, to go against my brother.

Because of that, I died as a traitor.

Are you being serious?

I'm sorry. I should've been more honest.

-Go ahead. -All right.

Then there's nothing more for me here.

Seo Noh.

Seo Noh. You fool.

You'll regret this!

I need Suk-hee to catch him.

Where is he now?

I sent him to our people...

to tell them they should not come here and to lay low.

If she talks about you,

she'll talk about this pawnshop first.

Of course, I mean...

she won't talk about us.

Should I live as a black stone...

or a white stone?

White is better.

Because it's the King. Because the King is almighty.

Ki Ryong.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Want a drink?

Thank you, but I'm fine.

What if Yeok is...

still alive out there,

why has he not shown himself to me?

And why is Chae-kyung trying that hard to deceive me?

Isn't it because he died as a traitor?

It's been more than five years.

That's enough time for him to ask for a pardon.

He remained in hiding to attack me.

This means...

he suspects me and is avoiding me.

He believes the man who killed him...

well, at least the man who...

let him die is me.

So... he's going to seek revenge...

and take the throne for himself.

I just wish...

that the guy is not really him, just a look-alike.

Otherwise,

I may have to....

kill him with my own hands.

This will only end...

when the Prince comes here.

Otherwise...

Otherwise?

Chae-kyung...

must die first.

What about making it look like she killed herself...

in the prison?

How come you survived...

with this wound?

Don't come.

Please don't come.

You'll...

thank me for this.

This medication...

will end your pain.

Are you playing hide-and-seek with me?

Don't do anything stupid.

One mistake, and she'll be killed as well.

It's not Shin Soo-geun or his daughter.

That thief! He needs to take responsibility!

You didn't think I would die.

Why must you go to such lengths to catch him?

I cannot believe that...

I resorted to such cowardice to catch you.

Please don't come. You'll die if you do.

You said you wouldn't wait.

You told me not to come,

but you must have waited for me.