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Why insist on doing this yourself...

with an injured shoulder?

I believe some would worry the old lady...

will have no shelter from the rain.

Goodness.

The person who worries will come and do this.

My lord.

Wear this.

What?

When working in a dusty place,

you must wrap yourself up.

Or your throat will itch,

and your nose will run all day.

Like this.

Bi Chan.

There.

What is this?

Why worry when no one is looking?

- Turn around. - What?

When working...

Your arm.

Convenience comes before looks.

How is that?

Well,

it does not feel bad.

I will take care of things here.

Go and find out where the old lady is staying at.

Okay.

You men are...

What is this now?

Another masked man?

Yes.

You are much longer.

You somehow look familiar.

What is that you are carrying?

- Rice. - Are you out of your mind?

You cannot tell.

- Did you steal it? - My gosh.

What makes you think we would steal from others?

Right.

- Hey. - Oh, no.

Tell the truth.

Where did you get the rice from?

- We did not steal it. - Right.

Someone else like you in a mask...

- gave it to us to eat. - Yes.

- In a mask? - Yes.

Where is that person now?

Over there.

I think...

- this situation... - Is it not familiar?

It is.

Stop!

You got me. Release the old lady.

What are you doing here?

What are you wearing?

Are you a team?

- No. - No.

Do not be a nuisance and go on your way.

- I am here to help. - Silence.

Do you not see the sword?

- I will let you take me... - I will go.

I do not want either of you. Hand over the child.

Why do you want to be taken?

Come closer and I will take his life.

I do not care if you do.

That is a bit harsh.

This would not have happened if not for you.

Oh, really?

All this is my fault?

Do you want to fight me instead?

You let him take your sword?

Do not worry. I will return it later.

Okay.

- Go. - Oh, dear. Sook.

Go to Myungdo Inn and say you had the masked man's help.

- Go now. - Okay.

I am your match.

My lord!

My lord!

It must be the Capital Defense.

- We shall go. - My lord!

My gosh.

They are the men you must catch.

Why are you after me?

I know where they are from.

But I do not know why you do this.

Why do you think? You saw so far.

Based on what I saw so far,

- why... - Shoot.

What are you doing?

Let go of me.

Let go of my hand.

That will do.

- Are you insane? - I wondered...

who you could be to act so brazenly...

around an officer.

Either you have a staunch backer...

or you are a member of a noble family who has...

no reason to fear an officer...

(Episode 4: Everyone Has a Secret)

My lord.

My lord. Are you all right?

A mask.

A bright moon.

(Mask, full moon)

The hero?

My lord. It is the hero.

Bi Chan.

My shoulder injury got worse.

That is not what is important.

Our hero is here.

What do you mean?

I do not see anything.

I swear I saw him. Did you not?

- Bi Chan. - Yes?

I do not feel well. Let us return home.

Yes, my lord.

Goodness.

Did you really not see him?

No. Let us go.

I swear it was him.

Yeon Sun.

Yes?

Why do you think Kang Pil Jik's men tried to take the children?

Unlike Kkot Nim, they have no fathers to sell them.

I doubt they were going to feed the children...

and put a roof over their heads like you did for me.

Then what?

If it were not for you,

men like them would have taken me...

and sold me as a gisaeng or a concubine.

And no one would have known.

People...

die out here every day and think nothing of it.

Some even run away in search of a better life.

Those punks.

Saving someone...

was more than an admirable deed.

However, the men work for Kang Pil Jik.

Have you forgotten that they tried to murder Head Merchant Jang?

How could I forget that?

It infuriates me to think that they still roam the streets.

They kill people without batting an eye.

Being involved with them will do you no good.

I should have driven them out of the Capital...

so that I would never get involved with them.

They are going after children armed with swords.

Spare me, sir. Please.

"I see I have met my enemy on a bamboo bridge."

What an ignorant fool.

Did he recognize you?

You are a member of a noble family who has...

no reason to fear an officer...

No way.

Come on.

How could he know who I am?

He will now...

search the Capital for the masked vigilante.

You must...

You must tread lightly. Please, my lady.

I will always be careful.

First, contact Myungdo Inn.

Ask if the lady's granddaughter is safe.

Sure.

Lady Cho,

Lady Yoo has urgently summoned you to the main building.

She is here.

The mother-in-law for the day.

Do not worry.

It will only upset you.

Yeon Sun...

You are scolded every day, so who cares what it is about?

You are the worst.

I hear you summoned me, Mother.

A priceless gift has arrived for you from the Minister of Finance's residence.

For me?

It is a copy of "Instructions for Women"...

that the Queen Dowager transcribed herself.

("Instructions for Women")

(The book published by Queen Sohye to educate women)

I am humbled by her generosity.

It does not end with us being grateful.

She has bestowed a family heirloom that will be passed down for generations.

It is an honor for the family...

and will be our prized possession.

To see you be in such joy...

brings a smile to my face as well.

Maybe this could lead to a Chastity Gate...

Saying that out loud in advance might jinx us.

Anyway, something about yesterday could have gone better.

Why are you just standing there?

Are we going somewhere?

No.

For now, take a seat inside.

What? A masked man showed up and took the child?

It was the same man who caused a scene at the inn.

But now that I think about it,

I believe he is the same man who rescued Jang So Woon seven years ago.

What? It is the same man?

Yes.

On top of that, another odd man appeared,

and we lost the child.

You lost the child and failed to capture the masked man,

but you dare speak so brazenly.

- I apologize. - You apologize?

You know better than anyone that he is my sworn enemy.

Even if it meant losing the child, you should have killed the masked man!

- I apologize... - If I hear you...

apologize one more time,

I will take this fan...

and shove it down your throat.

I deserve to die for what I did!

Every time you make a mistake...

again...

and again,

I think of half the rotten potato you shared with me...

back when I was a hungry butcher.

I think of it again...

and again...

as a means to hold back.

Boss!

Get out there and find the masked man.

Yes, Boss.

I believe I told you to stay out of my sight.

You told me to put it back.

Let go of me.

Darn it.

My lord.

A new novel just came in.

("Day Flower")

Two deaths...

were confirmed in Gyeongsang Province.

Here are the three men who are still unaccounted for.

Jung Hae Jun,

Pyo Hyun Woong,

and Cho Sung Hoo.

Say that I urgently request the next chapters.

Of course, my lord.

Just try one.

Try it on.

Rather than just a mask, dressing like a man would keep her safer.

- How much is this? - It is one nyang.

- What about that one? - That is also one nyang.

- And what about this one? - You chose an expensive one.

It must be a gift for the man you are fond of.

The man I am fond of?

There is no one like that for me.

If you do not, then so be it.

There was no need to bite my head off.

You said something that was false.

Then...

who will be wearing that hat?

Well...

Me.

Anyway, what brings you here, my lord?

I was hoping to buy a hat myself.

Considering how we cross paths so often,

we should at least exchange names.

I am Park Yoon Hak.

Sure. I got it.

Hold on.

Why are you not saying anything back?

Are you...

asking for my name?

Is there anyone else here...

but you?

It is Yeon Sun.

Lee Yeon Sun.

I see.

Let me see.

This...

will suit you best.

Until next time, then.

I had no doubt in my mind...

that you would retrieve this for me.

I was upset to say the least...

after the painting was taken from me.

I lost the will to live.

See for yourself.

I lost so much weight.

- I found the painting but... - Right.

Did you capture the thief who should at least have his head chewed off?

Well...

I was not able to capture the thief.

What?

You did not capture the thief?

And after retrieving the painting,

I noticed that the crossbar was cracked.

What?

It truly is cracked.

Do you have any idea how expensive this is?

There should not be a crack on the crossbars...

or even a speck on the painting itself.

No!

This crossbar!

This crossbar was made of wood from a 100-year-old royal foxglove tree.

What will you do about it?

What will you do?

I apologize.

You apologize, my foot.

- I am holding you responsible. - Pardon?

You failed to capture the thief and returned it with a cracked crossbar.

It is your responsibility!

- However... - If...

you do not replace it,

you will feel my wrath.

Understood?

Unbelievable. Darn it!

Let us try that once again.

No.

Do not waddle like that.

Move gently like a butterfly.

No, not like that.

Do not flap your arms like that.

Think of the first snow sitting on a branch.

Be gentle.

No, not like that.

Your legs should not look awkward.

No.

Do not waddle like that.

Be gentle like a butterfly.

No.

Do not totter.

Yes, that is it.

Lower your hands...

and gather your legs.

No, not like that.

Oh, my.

Are you insane?

Just why can you not do this?

Again!

What are you doing, my lady?

Welcome home, my lord.

Did you wait for me until this late?

You should have waited inside.

Welcome home, Father.

Yeo Hwa, did you...

Father.

Why are you coming out of there?

Yeo Hwa is becoming a role model to every lady out there.

She was training...

to get off the palanquin beautifully and softly like a painting.

That is right.

I see.

But it is late at night.

Why do you not call it a day...

and continue tomorrow?

Sure thing.

Go inside and rest up.

Yes, Mother.

- Shall we go inside? - Sure.

My lord.

The Queen Dowager has granted...

"Instructions for Women" to Yeo Hwa.

This is it.

Thanks to her,

we finally have something to tell our late ancestors.

That is great.

However,

it cannot be thanks to Yeo Hwa.

It is thanks to you...

for disciplining her properly.

She was all alone from a poor family.

You have disciplined her well from the moment we took her in.

My lord.

Oh, right.

Is it an apple?

Cheongsong offered apples to His Majesty.

I remembered that you liked apples...

and took one of them in secret.

Oh, my.

I cannot tell which one is the apple.

Goodness.

This is all because of you.

My lady.

You would not know how many times I got in and out of that palanquin.

I can barely stand on my feet.

Later on, I was confused if the sky was blue or yellow.

Gosh, I felt nauseous too.

Stretch your legs. Let me massage them.

What about Myungdo Inn?

The old lady and the child were sent somewhere safe.

The child said something strange before they left.

What exactly?

She said she would tell you more in detail later in person.

Stretch them.

- I better go. - Now?

- Goodness. - Gosh.

I cannot wait until later.

I knew you would say so.

I have prepared a ride just in case.

A ride?

You will not be able to run because of your sore legs.

And?

Your lips might protrude all the way outside the capital.

Are you still sulking?

It is strange the more I think of it.

What is?

The legendary hero, I mean.

You know each other, do you not?

That is absurd.

No, we do not.

You got your hands on the painting that the hero stole...

Not to mention what happened yesterday.

Be honest with me at least now.

Bi Chan.

Do you know a place that sells crossbars...

made with 100-year-old royal foxgloves?

Do not change the topic.

Your legendary hero...

broke Lord Yeom's crossbar.

Earlier, he seemed so eager to kill her...

Myungdo Inn.

Yeon Sun told me to bring something to ride on...

because you could not move freely.

But then she said absolutely no to a palanquin.

Do not even mention the word, palanquin.

Yes, my lady.

We are almost there.

Hang in there a little even if it is uncomfortable.

No, it is very comfortable.

It feels like I am lying on clouds.

Gosh, you must be going through a lot.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

(Myungdo Inn)

No, wait.

Gosh.

Oh, my legs.

Goodness.

Gosh.

What is the matter, Lady Jang?

After I got that message from you,

I asked the child a few questions.

She said when she was captured,

she heard other children's voices.

Other children?

Does it mean this incident may not be simply about kidnapping one child?

I am scared.

I also found it strange, so I have been looking into the situation.

For the past few years,

a lot of children around her age have gone missing all over Hanyang.

- Help. - Let me go...

- I did not do anything. - Spare me.

- Please... - Let me go.

Kang Pil Jik, that punk, is even committing such a thing?

He is more than capable of doing so.

If it is profitable, he will sell off children...

to fill his own pockets...

with no sense of guilt whatsoever.

Lady Jang, keep an eye on his guild's merchandise transactions.

And check if there is anywhere...

in or near Pil Inn that they might confine children.

So what will you do?

If we actually find evidence of human trafficking,

what will you do then?

This is different from what you have done.

You may get into big trouble...

or become Kang Pil Jik's target.

Lady Jang.

I know what your concern is.

But if...

any children are desperately waiting for help,

should we not try what we can?

We need someone to help us with the aftermath.

More than anything,

someone dependable who can take on Kang Pil Jik.

What is it?

Lady Jang, Officer Park is here.

What brought him here again?

Hide in here first.

- This way. - Gosh, my legs.

What brought you here?

I am sorry for coming here at night.

The crossbar...

The crossbar of Lord Yeom's painting is broken.

I came to ask if you have one identical to it.

It is wood of the royal foxglove.

If I do not restore it,

he will chase the thief to their death.

Do you wish to aid the person who stole the painting?

Do not say that.

I just do not want things to get out of hand.

From what I heard,

you have everything that is anything.

You came to the right place.

I will see if I have what you need.

Will you please wait here?

Sure.

I know you are listening.

You can show yourself.

If you do not come out,

I will have to come in.

There is barely room for one.

You always cause a scene.

Oh, gosh.

What are you doing here?

The painting's crossbar is broken.

Get what you need, then head out.

You cannot walk off like that.

Because of someone,

Lord Yeom chewed me out,

and my head almost got bashed in.

I was going to...

visit your residence.

I got yelled at for what you did,

and I felt so very wronged.

Do you know where I live?

I am here because I do not.

If you fear Lord Yeom will scold you again,

I will return this.

Put that down.

I will scale the wall once again.

Give me that.

I said give it to me.

What just happened here?

Did you put that in there?

Did you put that in there?

Any news of the masked man?

I watched Myungdo Inn all day long,

but there was no sign of him.

However,

I saw the Capital Defense Command officer go inside.

He went to Myungdo Inn?

He cannot be there to buy a ring for his lover.

The masked man, Park Soo Ho, Myungdo Inn...

What about the shipment?

We have a full batch and will ship right away.

No one will notice or care if they die.

If we can get them on the ship to set sail,

we should be able to make the money Lord Yeom has been taking.

Yes.

I will leave you to converse.

What happened to the people yesterday?

The old woman and child were sent somewhere safe.

Do you do that all the time?

What do you mean?

The child from yesterday and Kkot Nim.

Well...

We need someone to help us with the aftermath.

More than anything,

someone dependable...

who can take on Kang Pil Jik.

If...

someone breaks the law,

can you arrest them, whomever they are?

That is what I do.

Can I trust you on that?

You can.

I think Kang Pil Jik is kidnapping children.

The child I saved yesterday said she heard other children.

I will have Myungdo Inn look into it...

You cannot.

We are a nation governed by law.

This is not for Myungdo Inn to handle.

Leave it to the Capital Defense.

If what you say is true,

we will proceed according to the law.

According to the law?

I am saying someone in a mask...

should not disrupt the Capital...

over this.

The death of two of the men...

was confirmed in Gyeongsang Province.

There are three whose whereabouts are unknown.

Jung Hae Jun, Pyo Hyun Woong, Cho Sung Hoo.

They all served Im Kang, Head of the King's Guard?

Yes.

They are all members of the King's Guard...

who disappeared the day the late King passed.

That night,

someone left with my father's jade tablet.

If we are to find him,

we might be able to learn the truth of that day.

We are searching for every trace they left.

Please bear with us.

We will be able to find them this time, Your Majesty.

(Cho Sung Hoo)

So you want to do what?

We must investigate Kang Pil Jik's guild.

Forget it.

How many times did I say we must leave them alone?

Why would you want to upset a wasp's nest?

Pil Inn ran a gambling den,

and yesterday, I found out that his men...

tried to kidnap a beggar child.

Kidnap a child?

The man must have done that on his own.

Why would the man...

who controls Unjong-ga kidnap a child?

He thinks we are pushovers...

because you keep letting him off.

What? We are pushovers?

Think about it.

You represent the Capital Defense Command.

You can tell how they think of us...

from the invoice they sent for damaging the gambling den.

Commandant Hwang.

I have no qualms about my docked pay.

However,

if we keep letting him off lightly,

what would Kang Pil Jik think of us?

What? "Let him off lightly?"

Who dares think we tread lightly?

I have circumstantial evidence.

With your permission,

I will catch him in whatever he is doing and boost our reputation.

Also, you must take part in such raids...

if you are to fly much higher.

You are right.

I should not and cannot rot in here.

Our reputation...

and my wings are in your hands.

No.

We shall go right now.

I will lead the way!

"Someone in a mask?"

He would say that.

I am sure his people will handle it.

My lady.

You were greatly offended.

I was not.

Everything he said was right.

Even if I were to get Kang Pil Jik,

could I throw him in prison or exile him?

If the law is so great,

why would people still be wronged,

and why would you scale walls?

What is the point of scaling walls?

I am just someone in a mask.

Still, he said he would look into Kang Pil Jik.

Let it go.

If the law were to take care of it all,

it does not matter how I am treated.

I am just someone in a mask.

The officer saw something for himself,

which is why he rushed it.

Will he really follow the procedure...

and find the children first?

Lady Cho.

What is it?

The Moran Gathering ladies are here and you are to greet them.

Very well.

See you later.

("Instructions for Women")

- You must be so pleased. - Yes.

You will get...

a Chastity Gate next.

Have you decided to send her away to tend to the grave?

Well, about that...

You would not...

assume you will receive a Chastity Gate just because...

the Queen Dowager bestowed you a book she copied out.

Tending to a grave would not guarantee it either.

(Pil)

Will you head in first?

Lead the way, sir.

The prestige of the Capital Defense will be seen by everyone today.

I welcome you all.

Have you been well, Lady Cho?

Yes, and I owe it to you, my lady.

Have a seat.

Yes, Mother.

I wish to offer my gratitude for the help I received...

during the last relief.

What do you say to seeing the flowers tomorrow?

- That would be delightful. - How exciting.

Maybe...

your daughter-in-law could also join us.

What is your thought on the matter?

I should read what Mother wants.

What does Mother want?

(What does Mother want?)

I appreciate the gesture,

but I am concerned that the beautiful flowers...

will disrupt my determination.

Instead, I will only accept the generous offer in words.

What a shame.

What could bring the Commandant of the Capital Defense here?

Well...

It concerns the gambling den from before.

Goodness.

Were you offended by how we served the Capital Defense...

with an invoice regarding the damages?

No, is it not that.

Is...

it not illegal?

It was only a friendly gathering...

of those in high places.

There is circumstantial evidence...

of you selling and buying young children as payment for high-interest loans.

I could not let people run off with my hard-earned money.

Also...

The kidnapping.

Oh, right.

A few days ago, there was a witness who saw you...

kidnapping a child.

I believe we have nothing to do with that incident.

Oh, right.

Recently,

my men saved a child...

from being taken by a masked man.

Could that be a problem?

A crime was reported,

so as procedure states,

how about we head to our office...

and hear you out in detail over tea?

I must say this is upsetting,

Commandant Hwang.

Come hither!

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

Move.

(Pil)

Move.

What on earth is going on?

See if there is a gambling den or any illegal activities being held.

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

See if there is a place to confine children.

Yes, sir.

Kang Pil Jik was arrested by the Capital Defense.

The invincible Kang Pil Jik was arrested?

Really?

No way.

- Barmaid. - Yes?

- Did that really happen? - Yes. Did you not know?

You should stay for more.

(Pil)

They must not be inside.

We cannot be sure they are kept indoors,

so stay behind and check the perimeter as well.

Sure. Are you heading back to the office?

I must talk to Kang Pil Jik.

Where are you going dressed like that?

This was sent to me by Whal Yu.

Kang Pil Jik was arrested following proper procedure.

It means they failed to locate the children.

It is Pil Inn of all places.

I will only see if the children are there.

They could truly be there against their will.

But it is dangerous for you to be behind a mask.

Should I wear my mourning dress instead?

I prepared this for the worst of all situations.

But since this is an urgent situation...

Grab me a bottle of liquor.

Sure thing.

Goodness.

I doubt you brought me here to show off your office chairs.

Why are you wasting the time of a busy man?

A few days ago,

someone witnessed children being kidnapped by unknown men.

Exactly.

I hear a masked man...

has been disrupting the peace within the Capital.

Maybe you should arrest him rather than me.

- Come on. - Bring it!

Good going.

(Pil)

(Pil)

The witness from that day claims...

that it was not a masked man but your men...

who threatened children with swords.

Goodness.

I do not know who it is, but someone with a grudge...

must be trying to frame me.

It is quite common among us merchants.

It seems as though...

you wasted your time over something trivial.

An investigation into the matter will prove...

whether it was a waste of my time or not.

It will confirm the witness' claims.

Idle curiosity...

can kill the cat.

What about the officers of the Capital Defense?

They must have not found anything since they headed back.

It was wise to send them away in advance.

Until they are sent to Jemulpo tomorrow,

stand guard and do not let even a rat come near them.

Yes, sir.

(Restricted Area)

Who is it?

Well...

May I ask where the toilet is?

That way. Go that way.

Thank you.

I said the toilet is that way!

What is going on?

Thank you so much.

On this moonlit night...

All right.

Is the toilet this way?

Is the toilet that way?

(Seonjung Gate)

What is wrong with the two of you?

Please stop now.

Royal Secretary Officer Park.

The Minister of Finance has clearly overstepped his authority.

He may be close acquaintances with Master Kang Pil Jik,

but he could not have done it for personal gains.

It is said the Minister of Finance takes regular bribes...

from Kang Pil Jik, that punk.

I have heard the rumors.

How dare you...

- slander me like this? - It cannot be true.

Rumor says you even took gifts sent for His Majesty,

- but he would not believe it. - Exactly.

You even took the gifts for His Majesty?

What are you saying?

Say that again, you fool.

- Let us take it to the end today. - Goodness.

- Come over here. - Do not...

just raise your voice.

- Darn you... - What?

Anyway,

are the Ministers of Finance and Punishments not coming?

Why are they not here unnoticed?

A while ago,

the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Punishments...

had a small argument.

It is probably why...

Are you saying they had a fight?

Will you elaborate?

From what I briefly heard,

the Minister of Finance made an order to release a man...

who was arrested by the Capital Defense.

Why would Minister Yeom meddle with the Ministry of Punishments?

That seemed to have triggered his anger.

Just whom did he order to release?

The owner of the biggest peddler group in this country...

who is close acquaintances with Minister Yeom.

The biggest peddler group in Joseon?

Are you talking about Hwayeon?

Your Majesty.

It was changed to Kang Pil Jik's guild...

quite a long time ago.

If what you said is true, Royal Secretary Officer Park,

this is bad enough to slacken the Royal Court's discipline.

Your Majesty.

I shall call them over...

and scold them harshly.

Do not be too harsh on them.

If it is not a serious issue,

handle it on a light note.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I will look into the details of what happened...

and handle it the right way.

Sure.

Officer Park!

What is the matter?

I told you it was like a wasp's nest.

Do not say a word,

and release Kang Pil Jik immediately!

Release him? But the investigation is not over yet.

The investigation is not the problem.

I am about to lose my job!

Are you determined to mess with me or what?

You even broke Lord Yeom's expensive crossbar!

Goodness.

I guess you fear nothing...

because you have a Royal Secretary Officer brother.

Whoever my older brother is,

he would not be as influential as the connections you have.

Now that you know how reliable my connections are,

you better not make things big.

I tend to hold grudges for a long time unlike how I seem.

So your life...

may be put in danger.

Are you even concerned about my life?

I will not let it slide next time.

Kang Pil Jik got released?

Rumors spread throughout the capital the moment he was released.

What about the children then?

I am sure they are confined in the warehouse of Pil Inn.

Now that he has been released,

the Capital Defense will not be able to make a move for now.

That darn officer.

I should have known it when he used his power for personal reasons.

Come and take a look.

Goodness.

Look who this is.

Oh, dear.

You do not seem so glad to see me.

I heard you got released after a day.

I guess you have quite the power.

Power? No.

I was released simply because I was innocent.

You cannot cover the sky with your hands.

You will pay the price one day.

I hope you see it before you die, wench.

I have a lot of work piled up to do, so goodbye.

Let us go.

It looks as good as new.

Good job. You may go now.

Yes, my lord.

- Yoon Hak? - The Capital Defense...

arrested Kang Pil Jik?

He was released even before the investigation was over.

Did you take the lead to arrest him?

He is not just an ordinary merchant.

I already told you.

I have witnessed his illegal doings several times already.

From the illegal gambling in Pil Inn...

to the abduction of children from the shantytown.

I could not overlook him anymore.

This matter cannot be resolved so easily.

He has so many connections just in the Royal Court.

I am an officer who gets paid by the country.

How can I possibly turn a blind eye to illegal deeds?

If it were you,

would you be able to do so?

What is this?

It is documented evidence that Pil Merchant Guild has embezzled...

gifts sent for the King.

Catching him...

is impossible with just a bit of loose circumstantial evidence.

Collect evidence one after another...

and take him down at once.

Yoon Hak...

Be careful.

All right?

Yes.

Leave it there.

Master.

Has anything not happened in the inn?

Everything has been all right.

What about the Capital Defense?

They have not even come nearby.

I should have killed them all.

One darn mosquito kept me up at night, and I am tired.

I better go inside and get some rest.

My dear "Mountain Tiger."

I had the crossbar replaced with an identical one.

Wood from a 100-year-old royal foxglove?

Yes.

Have a look and see if it is the same.

It seems so.

Well done.

Here.

Have a drink.

What is this?

It came out of the crossbar.

You should have thrown this away.

Are you mocking me?

Why would you bring...

trash like this?

Goodbye, then.

I heard...

you had Master Kang taken in for interrogation.

Do you know how much of a hassle that was for me?

It is never good to be too upright.

Sometimes, you should smooth things over and let go.

You can go now.

How many days...

has it been?

You must...

make up your mind.

Very well.

You can go.

Minister of Punishments, how dare you?

My lord.

The dirtbag.

You had too much to drink.

Leave it.

I will take the table away so you can sleep.

You dare touch me?

My lord.

The living "Instructions for Women."

People look up to you,

so your arrogance knows no bounds.

You are drunk.

The fools who think you are an example of "Instructions for Women."

If they were to know who your mother was,

their faces would change.

I would love to see for myself.

Stop it.

Three years after she was widowed,

the lowlife copulated with a servant.

That is what your mother did.

Stop it, my lord!

So how dare you...

look down on me?

How dare you?

You look down on me?

Get up.

Do you know who I am now?

Die.

I am fine.

I rule the country.

I am the Minister of Finance.

It is late.

I will bring water to leave at your bedside.

(Water was kept by the pillow in case they felt thirsty.)

That tenacious wench.

It has been a long time, my lord.

I apologize for my shortcomings...

that caused you concern.

I gathered too much attention with a tiny issue while running the guild.

"A tiny issue?"

Your name was mentioned within the palace walls.

And you said...

it was a tiny issue?

I will not act rashly again.

Have you forgotten?

You were a mere animal...

and I made you head of a guild.

Was that not good enough?

Of course not.

The grace you showed me is etched in my bones...

You did a very small deed 15 years ago.

Do you mistakenly think you did something great?

I swear I never imagined so.

- Pil Jik. - Yes?

I know that to make a horse run,

it must be fed.

However,

a horse that shakes its master's hand to feed.

Would it be allowed to keep its head?

I have...

a strong dislike for nuisances.

Do not forget.

I will remember that.

(Pil)

I said it was a job for the Capital Defense Command.

(Knight Flower)

(Epilogue)

What is this?

In case you cannot go out in the masked outfit,

I prepared this.

Have you been spending your hard-earned money on this?

I had no idea.

I was worried you still could not...

afford a house when you took so much of my money.

What are you talking about?

What?

I will charge you one nyang each time you wear this.

The gat and accessories cost extra.

Deal?

You never miss out on an opportunity.

Deal.

Thank you.

This is...

Where are you taking the children?

I found them, so I will take them.

Find him first!

Do you not fear your identity being known?

If you wish to arrest me, arrest me now.

The Minister of Finance is dead!

He was murdered?

I did not do it, my lord!

What did you do last night?

Last night, I...

He...

Did someone not see him meet up with a woman in a mourning dress...

at the shrine?

As in a widow?

Were you with your lover that night?

I cannot speak of it.

Even if it will cost you your life?

Is this what they refer to...

as love?

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