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[Episode 19]

Merchant!

How did it go?

It went well! Everything went according to our plan.

Is that true? That is great! Truly excellent, indeed!

It is all thanks to you, Elder To Jong.

Woo Chi! Ok Nyeo! Thank you both. Thank you!

Elder To Jung!

Sure, sure, sure! Thank you for doing well.

Aigoo! No, no.

Tell them not to participate in the competition at the Ministry of Marketplace Order.

Pardon? Why not?

I will tell you of another sales route that would lead to much more profit than the competition at the Ministry.

This year, the salt production rate at the government run salt farm was so very low,

that they have a dire shortage of salt to be distributed to our military commands.

I will arrange for you to distribute to the military commands, so you need not participate in the competition at the Ministry of Marketplace Order.

The military camps? Distribute to the military camps?

That is the word on the street, that they already knew they would be distributing to the military camps.

Therefore their participation in this year's Ministry of Marketplace Order competition was purely intended to target us.

Then that means... they wrote in 3 nyang and attempted to deceive us?

Is seems so.

I felt that the information we retrieved that it would be 3 nyang was fabricated.

What did you say?

What have you done?

I apologize, Madam.

Yoon Tae Won... Why you...

Ok Nyeo!

Orabeoni!

Hey, how did it go?

It went well, according to our plans.

We owe a lot of this to you, Orabeoni.

No, not at all.

Head Merchant wanted me to hand this to you. It's 200 nyang.

200 nyang? I didn't do this for the money! Put it back in.

You weren't compensated last time for picking that merchant's pocket, either.

You just ended up in Jeonokseo and you went through a lot of trouble for it. It is a symbol of our apologies. Here.

No, no. Hey, do you think I don't acknowledge your good intentions already?

You always had a certain no-nonsense quality about you, but you know me so well!

In true Ok Nyeo-like fashion.

I'm glad that you know.

Orabeoni,

you might be put in danger because of how you helped us this time, so it would be best for you to remain in hiding for a while.

Got it. Don't you worry about that.

- I'll be off then. - Alright.

Eat up! Take a cup!

Man Ok suddenly hit my cheek!

Hey, you deserve to be hit, punk!

Not you, too, Hyungnim!

Oh, alright. Sorry, sorry. Eat up!

Did you meet Chun Doong?

Yes, I did. I handed him the money.

Why didn't you bring him with you?

If that man Dong Chang was to see Chun Doong Orabeoni with you, Head Merchant, Chun Doong might be in even more danger.

You're right. He should be very careful right now.

Alright then. Have a seat here. Let's eat together.

No, no. I need to head back to Jeonokseo.

Ok Nyeo! It's no fun without you!

Come on. Have a seat here.

Aigoo, what a great occasion! Chief Merchant, make a toast for us!

No, no. I didn't do anything!

Oh, come on, don't be like that!

You did play a role in this.

Elder To Jung, thank you.

Woo Chi, my brother, thank you.

You should direct your thanks to Ok Nyeo.

This all would have been absolutely impossible without Ok Nyeo!

I know. I already know very well.

Ok Nyeo, have a cup.

I have gone through heaven and hell throughout my life,

but I've never experienced something so exhilarating and thrilling!

This is all thanks to you, Ok Nyeo! Thank you!

No, no.

Thank you for allowing our Jeonokseo inmates to work.

- Hey, Jae Myung. - Yes, Elder To Jung.

Give me just 2% of the profit your trade company made from this deal.

We owe that to the Jeonokseo inmates who worked on the salt production.

Yes, Elder. I will definitely do that.

We will!

Elder, does any money fall in my lap?

What did you do here? Be thankful that you get to have a cup of free liquor.

Ok Nyeo, how did you find a way to distribute salt to the military camps?

Well... That... is a secret!

Secret?

Can't you just tell us?

Really, though!

If she says it's a secret, then it's a secret.

Did you find out anything?

It was as I suspected. Gong Jae Myung will be distributing salt to the military camps.

Their participation in the Ministry of Marketplace Order was merely a ruse to deceive us!

They never intended to distribute salt to the Ministry,

and they wrote in a low amount of 3 nyang purely to lower our bidding cost.

They will be selling to the military camps for 5 nyang per sack.

We were hit with a loss of at least 7-8,000 nyang, and Gong Jae Myung would have profited at least 5,000 nyang.

What ties did they have to be able to arrange distribution to the military camps?

Was it perhaps... Shin Hye's father (Yoon Won Hyung), who is watching Yoon Tae Won's back for him?

That can't be!

No, no. That is feasible enough.

Please look into what happened there.

I will.

Ok Nyeo, let's take a rest here for a bit.

- We should. - Where did this downpour come from all of a sudden?

But all this rain is indeed very refreshing.

Yes, you're right. It's great.

Oh! That secret. Are you going to keep it a secret from me, too?

Well... Yeah.

Wow... I'm beginning to be a tad disappointed here.

Does it have anything to do with that... that man you met up with at the tavern?

Yes, it does. That's all I can say right now.

Please don't ask me any further.

Well, that is boring.

You go home on your own. Well, the idea of escorting a girl who has mastered martial arts like yourself is funny.

Huh? Are you sulking again?

What do you mean I'm sulking "again"? When did I ever sulk?

Come on. Lighten up, please?

What is that man's identity?

I really can't tell you that...

Well fine! I'm not staying for this nonsense. I'm off!

Oh, alright, I'll tell you.

But you need to keep it an absolute secret, alright?

Of course! I'll keep your secret.

So what is his identity?

He is a secret undercover royal inspector who takes orders directly from His Majesty.

Is that so?

He was meeting me to learn about what was going on at Jeonokseo, under orders from His Majesty.

He helped us out this time only because it was directly related to the welfare of the inmates at Jeonokseo.

Is that so?

But then, will you need to continue to meet him?

No, I won't need to. But if he comes looking for me, then...

Well, now he should know enough about what goes on at Jeonokseo.

Then there is no reason for you two to meet. Don't meet him again if you can help it at all.

Why not?

Just don't!

If you don't want me to meet him, then I won't.

Then you'll escort me back now, right?

Of course!

- Let's go. - Alright.

But just so you don't get the wrong impression here,

I don't have any reasons why I don't want you to meet him other

than that he just doesn't hit me as a good guy.

Why are you laughing?

I learned a little bit about physiognomy from Elder To Jung, so I know a thing or two about reading people's faces,

but the inspector's physiognomy is really good!

Really good, my butt! All white and such a pretty boy.

Look at Jak Doo, Do Chi, and Chun Doong! Those guys are great!

They are the one's with good physiognomy.

You don't know your physiognomy well, do you? Let's go!

Yes, how did it go?

Jung Nan Jung was selected as the distributor.

What was the winning bidding price?

2 nyang and 90 jeon.

If they distribute at that price, they will end up with a loss of 8,000 nyang.

Got it. You may leave.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Sire, the Chief Merchant is here.

Oh! Welcome, welcome.

We were able to close a profitable sales deal thanks to your help, Sire.

Well... This is for you.

What is this?

A portion of the profits made from this sale.

Please use it for the sake of the inmates who worked on the salt production.

Got it. I will.

And this also...

This is for you.

Wow! You're looking out for me, too?

Please allow our trade company to continue to utilize the labor of the Jeonokseo inmates.

Of course, of course. We will make sure of it.

Ok Nyeo, from now on, prioritize Gong Jae Myung's trade company's needs when it comes to providing inmates' labor.

- Yes, Sire. - Good, good.

Wow, thank you, thank you.

I don't know how to repay you, Ok Nyeo.

Don't worry about me.

I am glad about how everything went smoothly,

but there is something that worries me.

What is it?

Jung Nan Jung. She won't sit still once she finds out that she's been deceived.

I am worried that you or Tae Won might get hurt.

I have already prepared a way out if any trouble should it arise, so don't worry too much about that.

That's a relief.

I am leaving. You don't need to see me out.

Yes, Sir.

- You know how sharp I am, right? - Supervisor Yang!

What brings you here?

I have something to discuss with you.

- What is it? - Let's head in somewhere first.

So, what then?

Just go ahead and tell us. It's fine!

What is it?

Have a seat, have a seat.

Do you remember how I told you last time

that there was a man pretending to be a Chief of the Ministry of Justice?

Of course, I remember. We here at the Police Bureau are already investigating it to catch him.

I will tell you the way to find that punk.

- Really? - Yep.

That conman is trying to get close with our Ok Nyeo.

- Ok Nyeo? - That's right.

I witnessed it myself when he tried to play games with Ok Nyeo.

So if you secretively tail Ok Nyeo,

you will be able to catch him.

But why are you telling me that?

Lend me your ear.

Look here. I'm Supervisor Yang.

I can take care of that myself.

We're friends, right?

- Then I will entrust this to you and be off. - Alright.

Go sit, have a seat. Sit and talk amongst yourselves.

We've got this.

If we play our cards right, we might win big here.

Do you perhaps know any thugs?

Huh? Thugs?

Here, these men over here.

Wow, these punks sure make a terrible impression.

They are quite good at what they do though.

Really?

What are you doing? Greet the supervisor.

Hello, sir!

But why are you looking for thugs when we have policemen at our disposal?

These days our captain is so sensitive about everything.

If we use the police force and it leads to some trouble, it will just lead to a massive headache on our end.

You are so wise.

Oh, this is nothing. Goodness.

You summoned me, Your Majesty?

I will be making an undercover inspection trip, so make adequate preparations.

- Excuse me, Your Majesty? You mean go out right now? - Yes. (Han Jae Seo)

Your Majesty, I apologize for mentioning this,

but it is impossible for you to head outside the palace walls in broad daylight.

Not only are there many who are watching you, you have a meeting with the Queen Dowager at sinshi (3-5 pm).

We can just return before that.

- But, Your Majesty. - Come now.

It will be just fine. It will only be a short while.

We will be back before it's too late, so hurry and make the preparations.

New clothes do indeed feel great!

Chun Doong! Where are you off to?

Wait, wait!

Let me go!

So why did you do something that will compel you to run?

What do you mean something I will run away for? What do you mean?

You bastard!

You know better than me what I mean.

Take him away.

Wait, wait, listen to what I have to say! Hyungnim!

You bastard!

You teamed up with Yoon Tae Won to deceive me, didn't you?

I'm not stupid, why would I get involved in something that would be found out right away?

It really wasn't me! Have mercy on me, Hyungnim!

If you want to live, then prove to me that you are not lying.

What do you mean prove myself? I just did as you told me to!

Is that so? With continuous beating, something will come to mind, for sure.

Doo Chang Hyungnim!

You dare to play me?

Doo Chang Hyungnim, have mercy on me!

How did it go?

He has yet to confess to anything.

There is something of greater urgency than to beat this punk up.

What is it?

Capture that Jeonokseo damo Ok Nyeo immediately.

You already know that she is no ordinary girl,

so capture her without making any mistakes!

Yes, Madam.

Ok Nyeo...

Yes?

Look at this.

Ok Seul gave it to me. She wanted me to hand it to you.

To me?

I hear it is from some man?

Who is it from?

Oh... er... It's nothing!

Just tell me! Who is it?

I'll be back.

A little strange indeed.

What happened?

Where did he go? Hey!

You really thought I would stay locked up?

Ok Nyeo!

I'm sorry! I'm sorry!

Move, move!

Clerk Ji!

Why are you in such a pitiful state?

And Ok Nyeo? Where is Ok Nyeo?!

Ok Nyeo? She left saying that she needs to meet someone.

Why? Why? Why? Hey!

You need to at least tell me what it's about!

Hyungnim! Hyungnim!

Chun Doong! What is wrong with your face?

That is not what's important here. Hyungnim, there's big trouble afoot!

Ok Nyeo is in danger!

What do you mean?

Jung Nan Jung ordered Dong Chang to capture Ok Nyeo.

Wh-What?

I just went by Jeonokseo, but Ok Nyeo is outside right now meeting someone.

So who is she meeting?

I don't know that, either.

Let's go, Chun Doong.

You should head out with them.

Y-Yes, Hyungnim.

What is all this?

- Jae Seo. - Yes, Your Majesty.

You stand way over there.

Your Majesty?

I have something to discuss privately with that girl, so you all can retreat a little for now.

- But, Your Majesty! - Look here!

Yes, Your Majesty.

Sir!

Oh, welcome!

Why are you alone today?

I have something to discuss with you in private.

What is it?

Have you completed all you need to to distribute salt to the military camps?

Yes, Sir. Thanks to you, everything went very well.

Thank you very much, Sir.

Receiving such gratitude for such a small thing, you're making me feel a little embarrassed.

But... that is what you wanted to discuss with me?

N-No, that's not it.

I also have something to say to you, too.

Oh! Go on then.

Now that you know enough about what goes on inside Jeonokseo,

it seems like I no longer need to meet with you, Sir.

Why not? Am I too burdensome for you?

No, it's not like that.

It's just... a little strange.

The reason I want to meet you is not just to hear about the happenings at the Jeonokseo.

It's also to learn about how things work around here...

You, as the secret royal inspector, should personally find out how things work for yourself!

Isn't that what His Majesty expects from you?

W-Well then, I guess you are right.

- It's him. - That conman. Let's pounce on them!

You punk. Are your eyes just decorations for your face? Do you not see this?

Don't you see all of them? They are all on one team.

- We need to get through all of them first. - Yes, Sir.

Don't make too big a fuss and eliminate them all in one go.

Yes, Sir.

Let's go.

Who in the world are they?

How do you know the head merchant of that trade company?

Oh, I met him and got to know him at Jeonokseo when I was little.

After that, he is someone who has always helped me a lot.

Why do you ask?

Well, your relationship seemed a little special for people who just know each other.

What? No, no! It's really not like that at all!

You said it's not so... But why are you blushing like that?

Pardon? Sir, if you don't have anything else to discuss, I will be off.

Ok Nyeo! Ok Nyeo! Where are you going?

Why are you blushing?

Look here! Who are you all?

I have matters to settle with this wench, so if you want to avoid getting hurt, you'd better stay out of this.

How dare you! Do you know who I am? How dare you speak in such an discourteous manner!

Do I need to know who you are?

Get lost, you punk!

There is someone who wishes to see you. Follow me quietly.

I have some idea of who that might be,

but I have no business with her, so leave now.

Why? Do you want to duel with me again?

How dare you! Retreat! All of you!

Jae Seo! Jae Seo!

Is this man really insane?

I told you to stay put if you want to live!

Sir, run away first.

What are you talking about? How can I leave you alone and save myself?

I'm warning you one last time.

Even if you drop your weapons now, I will still punish you,

but will allow you to live at least.

Jae Seo! Jae Seo!

You, get rid of this man first.

Who are they?

Can we just sit here and watch like this?

This is driving me crazy. If we get involved, what if we get ourselves into a big headache?

Sir, let's run away! Hurry!

Y-Yes. Alright.

Catch them!

Stop right there!

One moment.

They're gone.

Who in the world are they?

O-Oh. It's a long story.

It'll be better for you if you don't know.

They tried to kidnap you in broad daylight,

and even tried to harm me!

How could I not know who they are? Go on, tell me who they are.

Well, they are people who have a grudge against me.

Let's just leave it at that.

Alright then.

By the way, did you learn martial arts?

How could a Jeonokseo damo be so skilled in martial arts?

Oh that. I was a chaetamin for a short while.

- Chaetamin? - Yes.

Who are you?

Who are... you?

Don't move an inch.

Reveal what your identity is.

I am Han Jae Seo, Captain of the Royal Guard.

This punk wants to continue his con, huh?

So you're dropping the Ministry of Justice act now and switching to the Royal Guard now?

Where is the man who was standing over there?

Oh! The "Chief of the Ministry of Justice?" He ran away!

- What did you say? - Tell us what your identity is,

this instant!

You all know what Ok Nyeo looks like, right?

All of you disperse and look for her. As soon as you find her, send word to Do Chi.

- Hurry and look for her! - Yes, sir!

Hyungnim! Hyungnim!

- How did it go? - She is not with Jung Nan Jung.

It looks like she hasn't been caught yet.

Then let's go look for her together.

Let's go. Let's go.

Move quickly, punks!

Dong Chang!

What brings you here?

Where is Ok Nyeo?

Why are you asking me for that wench?

Dong Chang, why are you being like this?

We already know that you are out looking for Ok Nyeo.

Where is Ok Nyeo?

I don't even have the energy to respond to you. If you don't want to die, move aside.

If you don't want to die, tell us where Ok Nyeo is now!

You really can't get through to these punks, can you?

Tear them apart!

Sir!

Do you know who I am?

Well, of course, you are Daegam Yoon Won Hyung's brother-in-law.

You're right. I am Nan Jung's older brother.

Yes, but why did you come looking for me?

Nan Jung wishes to see you.

W-Why would the M-Madam wish to see me...

Don't be afraid. Can you come with me right now?

Of course! Of course I should.

Come right in.

- Have a seat. - Yes, yes.

Come sit closer.

I s-s-sat c-c-closer.

Are you Constable Yoo?

Y-Yes, Madam. M-My name is Yoo Jong Hwe. It is truly an honor to meet you like this.

I will get straight to the point. Will you be able to help me?

If you help me, I will arrange for you, who have been a constable for decades,

to become the Jeonokseo prison warden.

W-Will you r-really do that, Madam?

Why would I make empty promises to you?

How about it? Will you do it?

I will! I will do anything you tell me to, Madam.

Madam. Anything you tell me to. Anything! Anything!

- We should be punished by death, Sir! W-We didn't even dream that it was really you! - Please forgive us!

I am warning you!

If our identity is divulged to anyone else,

I will not forgive you.

Of course, Sir! I will erase anything that I've witnessed today.

I have already deleted everything. Er... Who am I again?

Let's go.

We nearly died there, Sir!

It's a relief that things ended here.

But who are the ones that attacked Ok Nyeo?

His name is Dong Chang. He's quite a well known thug.

He is probably Jung Nan Jung's servant now. Isn't it a relief that they appeared at that moment?

We were nearly the ones who made that huge mistake!

If we don't find His Majesty right now, we are all as good as dead.

Young Sun, speedily return to the palace and call the military.

Yoo Gang, you continue to look for His Majesty. I will go around seeking out Ok Nyeo's acquaintances.

Yes, Sir.

Your Highness.

Tell him I am here.

Your Highness... Well...

Is someone visiting inside?

What are you all stalling for?

I apologize to inform you, but His Majesty is on an undercover trip outside the palace.

What did you say? Out undercover in broad daylight?

Why didn't you stop the king from going out?

The royal secretary tried to the very end to keep him from leaving,

but His Majesty was already very determined.

Shut your mouth! You dare to give that as your excuse?

Even if you were die in front of the king you should have stopped him.

Find the king immediately and have him return to the palace. Immediately!

Go on.

Are you hungry?

Oh! Not really. It sure smells good, though.

Do you want me to buy some for you?

Are you suggesting that we eat out on the streets?

The food here is intended to be eaten out on the street. Come this way.

Hurry and come on over.

Have a seat here.

- Ajumma! Some Korean-style pancakes for us, please! - Alright!

What are you doing there? Have a seat.

Oh, alright.

Here. Eat up.

Okay.

I thought that it would just smell good. It tastes great, too!

In my opinion, you have quite a lot of issues.

You have no idea how things work around here. At that rate,

how will you be able to inform His Majesty about the life of his people?

You need to run around and fall over here and there to figure things out for yourself!

Got it. I will take your words to heart.

- Good. Do you want some raw rice wine, too? - Sounds great.

Ajumma! Some raw rice wine for us here!

Alright!

This is delicious.

Here.

Wow, this is great.

Hey, hey. Isn't that Ok Nyeo over there?

- Hey! What are you doing here? - Head Merchant!

Do you have any idea how concerned everyone is for you? What are you doing here?

Do even you know that Dong Chang and his thugs are trying to catch you?

- Yes, I do. - You do?

We already had a fight.

Really?

Sir! I have something I must discuss with Ok Nyeo. Will you give us some privacy?

Alright. Thank you for today.

I'll see you next time.

There will be no next time, so don't come looking for Ok Nyeo again.

You, come with me.

Okay.

What happened? You said you wouldn't meet him again. Why did you?

I thought I should at least say good bye one last time. That is why I met him.

Do you have some idea as to why Jung Nan Jung wishes to have you caught and brought to her?

Y-Yes.

From what I can gather, she must've caught on to our deception.

So you should stay put at Jeonokseo and try not to roam around.

Okay.

Head Merchant? I'm sorry for making you worry.

Don't worry about me. Just take good care of yourself.

I will.

Your Majesty!

- Your Majesty! - Yes, Jae Seo.

Due to my shortcomings, I was not able to protect you, Your Majesty.

Please kill me.

No, it's fine. I was able to have an enjoyable time thanks to that.

You all must've been very frightened and looking for me all over.

Your Majesty, it's getting late. You must quickly return to the palace.

Yes, let's go.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I will change and head to the Queen Dowager's quarters, so make preparations.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Mother!

Your Majesty!

Mother.

I apologize.

No.

It is my fault and the officials' fault for not gaining your trust.

Aren't you inspecting the people undercover because you are not able to trust me?

Forgive me for my faults.

Mother!

Is court lady Kim outside?

Yes, Your Highness.

Your Majesty, you won't be able to bring yourself to punish me, so I will punish myself.

I will not be taking any meals from tomorrow, so let it be known.

- Your Highness! - Mother!

This is all my wrongdoing, so I must beg your pardon, Your Majesty.

Until the day you are able to trust me and the officials and never go out on undercover inspections,

I will beg your forgiveness.

Mother!

What are you doing here? Do you have any idea how concerned everyone is for you? What are you doing here?

Chil Sung! Chil Sung! Wake up.

What is it?

- Step outside for a moment. - Where are we going?

If I tell you to step outside. Just go outside and cut the chatter!

Come out!

This isn't as easy as I thought!

There isn't much time so just open the darn thing!

If you open that door for me, I will make sure your days here at Jeonokseo are a breeze.

- It's open, Sir. - Is it?

Move aside, move aside.

This is it! This is it!

Soon Geum!

Bun Ee, go about your duties.

Hand me my money.

You got me fake musk and made a laughing stock out of me.

So you should return my money.

How could I give you back money that I've already used?

What is wrong with you? Five nyang for the cost of the musk itself,

and for the mental trauma I experienced, hand over 10 nyang.

Ten nyang?

You really want to make life difficult for yourself, huh?

- Jung Geum! - Yes, Miss?

I received a message from the captain! He wishes to meet me!

This is the first time the captain reached out to me first!

That is great, Miss!

I need to pretty myself up and prepare now, so come help me.

Well, Miss... Prepare the money.

Yes, Miss.

Why did you wish to see me?

I have a favor to ask of you, Miss.

Go ahead.

I... will not be able to marry you.

What? Why are you saying that all of a sudden?

Due to some inevitable occurrences... I am not in the position to marry you,

so you should close your heart to that idea, too.

Are you insulting my household? How could you just call off the engagement out of the blue?

No, I am not trying to insult you.

So that the adults don't become too appalled about it all,

you need to help me out.

Sire! There is a big trouble!

Why? What is it?

- Our secret records have disappeared! - What? Wait.

What is the meaning of this?

What in the...

This is a specially made lock!

An ordinary lock pick wouldn't have been able to crack this open.

Do you have any idea who might be responsible for this?

No, I don't.

We are in big trouble here!

If that record were to end up at the Police Bureau,

it would be the end of me! The end!

Sire...

This is driving me crazy. Ok Nyeo, how will we get out of this?

This is driving me insane!

Yeoju Daek!

Ok Nyeo, what brings you here?

Where is Chun Doong?

He's in the back yard, so go have a look.

Okay.

- Man Su. - Yes, Hyungnim.

The time has come. You may begin.

Do well.

Not bad.

I got it! I got it!

Come here, come here.

Why?

Good job, good job!

- You guys are good now! I think we can do away with classes now. - Orabeoni!

- Ok Nyeo! - Can you have a look at this?

What is this?

Do you think you can pick this lock open?

Hey, do you think you can pick this lock open?

And Man Ok?

I can pick most locks,

but this one looks difficult.

Really?

By the looks of it, I only know one person good enough to crack open such a lock.

Who is that?

Chil Sung Hyungnim. He's probably at Jeonokseo right now.

Chil Sung?

- Here. - Thank you.

Sire, I brought him here.

You can step outside.

Sire?

Oh, okay.

You punk!

Sire... Why are you doing this to me?

Why? You punk!

You know better than me why I'm doing this to you.

Look me in the eye. Who ordered you to steal the records locked up in there?

To where did you smuggle the records?

I-I really don't know anything!

I'm wrongly accused, Sire!

You don't know? Wrongly accused, are you?

Alrighty then, punk. Then you can die wrongfully, too.

You die, I die, the both of us can die wrongfully.

I-I r-really don't know anything, Sire!

You're dead, punk!

Without those records, I'm as good as dead. You should die.

Die! You die, and I die, punk!

I didn't see any records, Sire.

You didn't see any? You punk! You!

- You punk! - Sire, sire!

Sire!

Your Highness, Jung Nan Jung is here to see you.

Let her in.

Have a seat.

What brings you here?

Your Majesty,

it seems I won't be able to meet your privately requested sum of money.

I promised to give you 20,000 nyang,

but I don't think I'll even have half of that for you.

Why? Did something happen?

Yes, Your Highness. This is all my fault.

Don't say such things.

I am fully aware of how hard you've worked so far.

A business can't always run in your favor.

But please tell me how you ended up like this.

There was a problem with the process of the distribution of salt

to the Ministry of Marketplace Order.

I apologize for telling you this, but all of this

is because of Shin Hye's father (Yoon Won Hyung).

What do you mean?

It's Shin Hye's father's fault?

You understand what I mean?

Yes, Your Excellency.

Daegam, the Queen Dowager is requesting your audience.

What is it?

Madam Jung Nan Jung was here just before.

Nan Jung?

I heard that you are causing trouble for

Shin Hye's mother's trade business.

Pardon?

What do you have in mind?

Your Highness! What are you saying? I don't have any...

Shut your mouth!

I'm saying this while being fully aware that you aren't paying as much attention to Nan Jung's affairs

because you are taking care of Hong Mae's child.

Come to your senses.

I am trying very hard to restrain the king from his consistent efforts

to influence the political arena.

It is during such times that we need Nan Jung's funds more than ever.

If you keep acting like this,

I have no choice but to make... other plans for you.

Did you meet with the Queen Dowager?

Nan Jung, what is your problem?

I do everything and anything you ask me to do,

and yet you go backstabbing me with the Queen Dowager!

What do you mean, backstab you?

I just told her things as they are.

Isn't it true that you are protecting and watching out for that punk, Yoon Tae Won?

Do you know how much loss I have suffered because of the games he played?

You take care of this yourself, Daegam.

What is this?

Secret records filled out by the Jeonokseo prison warden.

It contains the transactions detailing the alliance between Jeonokseo's prison warden and a trade company

and the bribe he received for it.

Which trade company?

- Gong Jae Myung's trade company. - What?

Gong Jae Myung's trade company and Jeonokseo joined forces

and brewed problems with distributing to the Ministry of Marketplace Order.

They intentionally deceived me!

Daegam, you must get revenge against them for me!

Are you asking me to personally punish my own child?

That is too harsh.

Then should I take matters into my own hands?

You need to do it yourself if you want to clear any misunderstandings with the Queen Dowager.

I'm not telling you to punish them for a crime that is not there.

They were willing to oblige in illegal acts

just to interfere with my business.

You must punish them!

- You were looking for me? - Have a seat.

Here.

What is this?

You need to help me with something.

These records contain the transactions that detail the alliance between Jeonokseo's prison warden and Gong Jae Myung's trade company

and the evidence that they performed illegal acts. You should investigate this thoroughly.

I apologize Your Excellency. With regards to Gong Jae Myung's trade company, I have already unrightfully inspected them per Madam's request.

If I were to do it again, it could reflect badly on the Police Bureau's reputation.

I'm not asking you to fabricate a crime!

The evidence of illegal transactions is apparent, so just punish them as you see fit!

Yes, Your Excellency.

Oh, Captain! What brings you here?

Men! Tie up Jeonokseo prison warden Jung Dae Shik and the damo Ok Nyeo immediately!

Yes, Sir!

What is the meaning of this?

- Wait! - What are you doing?

Let me go! Let me go!

Sir! What is this for?

I have secured evidence that illegal bribes were exchanged in an alliance between the Jeonokseo and Gong Jae Myung's trade company.

We already have the evidence, so don't bother putting up a fight!

Illegal? This is preposterous!

What are you standing around for? Tie them up immediately!

You punks! Let me go!

Let me go!

Ok Nyeo! Ok Nyeo!

Ok Nyeo!

What is the meaning of all this?

How could they secure evidence for it?

Didn't we already receive permission from the Ministry of Justice for selling labor for the salt farms?

Well, you see here, Prison Warden Jung

received a bribe from Gong Jae Myung.

That has to be it!

How do you know that, Constable Yoo?

Ji Chun Deuk, you took some money, too!

I know all about it!

What did I receive? I just received money enough for some liquor, that's all.

It can't even be considered a bribe.

Anyway, the truth of the matter is that you received money!

Those are the facts! This won't do, this won't do.

I will go to the Police Bureau and meet Supervisor Yang

and try to gather some information on the situation.

Go ahead! Hurry!

How? How could something like this happen?

Ok Nyeo?

Orabeoni!

What is happening here? Why are you being arrested?

Ok Nyeo! Ok Nyeo!

Tae Won hyungnim! Tae Won hyungnim! We have a big problem here!

- Let's go. Let's go. - Tae Won!

What is going on here?

You need to tell us the reason before you drag us away!

Hyungnim! The prison warden, Sire,

- and Ok Nyeo also, are being dragged to the Police Bureau! - What?

What is the reason? At least tell us that before you take us in.

What would I know? If the leaders tell me to arrest you, then I come and arrest you.

Anyway, the captain says that he has evidence that you formed an alliance with the Jeonokseo prison warden,

so you'd better brace yourselves.

What are you all doing! Drag them along!

Yes, Sir.

What is going on here?

Tae Won!

Hyungnim! Hyungnim!

Got it.

So Jung! We are in big trouble.

- What is it? - Tae Won and Chief Merchant Gong Jae Myung have been arrested and taken to the Police Bureau!

What did you say?

What crime did the Head Merchant commit to be taken to the Police Bureau?

We don't know that yet.

You should meet with the head of the Police Bureau.

We need to gather all the information quickly so that we can come up with a solution here!

Got it.

Sir! Selling the inmates' labor to the trade company

is something we have received permission for from the Ministry of Justice. Nothing is illegal here.

Yes, Sir. Even in the past, the inmates have been sent to aid the militia or the navy.

There is nothing problematic here, Sir!

The issue at hand,

is that bribes were exchanged between the Jeonokseo and Gong Jae Myung's trade company.

Well, th-that...

How did this...

Do you recognize these records?

It is recorded here that aside from the inmates' compensation,

hundreds of nyangs were handed to the Jeonokseo prison warden.

Are you going to continue to deny it even now?

Well, I...

How did it go?

Jeonokseo's prison warden and Ok Nyeo,

Gong Jae Myung and Yoon Tae Won have all being taken to the Police Bureau.

Did Daegam also have Yoon Tae Won arrested?

The evidence was so clear that he had no choice.

It is too early to be content.

We never know what excuse he will cook up to smuggle Yoon Tae Won out of this.

The Queen Dowager is keeping close tabs on him right now. He wouldn't dare do that, right?

We shall see.

That amount of money is exchanged as a token of friendship amongst us salespeople.

If you call that a bribe, you ask any merchant out there and see if there aren't any who have never given "bribes".

Then how were you able to distribute salt to the military camp?

Well that...

How is it problematic that people who trade for a living

were able to foresee where the needs were?

That is something that not even the clerk of the Ministry of Marketplace Order knew.

That is not something that an ordinary Head Merchant could have done!

Tell me who you received the information from.

Must I twist your legs and torture you for you to tell me?

Do as you please.

But the Chief Merchant did nothing wrong here, so please let him go.

All of this was decided by me.

What did you just say?

Clerk Ji! Did you find anything out about the prison warden and Ok Nyeo?

I hear that the captain of the Police Bureau has his hands on Jeonokseo's secret records,

and in those records they found evidence of some conspiracy between Prison Warden and Chief Merchant Gong Jae Myung.

- We are indeed in big trouble here. - Sir! Sir!

Sir, Constable Yoo is looking for you.

What? How dare a mere Constable tell the Associate Administrator to go here or go there?

No, no. That is not important right now. Let's head over.

Quickly now.

Sir! Why are you sitting there? That is the prison warden's seat.

From now on, this is my seat.

Constable Yoo! What are you saying right now?

I am on my way from the Ministry of Justice.

I have been promoted to the office of Associate Administrator,

The Minister of Justice has ordered that from this point forward,

I, Yoo Jong Hwe, am to oversee the dealings here at the Jeonokseo.

Prison Warden, Sire!

Sire! Sire! Ok Nyeo!

Why this sudden misfortune?

Are you unwell at all?

Hey, Constable Yoo! The captain of the Police Bureau has ordered the incarceration of these criminals.

The trial will be held at the Ministry of Justice in a fortnight.

Supervisor Yang, you watch your tongue now.

Starting from today, I am Associate Administrator Yoo.

And on top of that, the head of the Jeonokseo is I, Yoo Jong Hwe.

What?

Hey! Jung Dae Shik, you bird brain!

You insulted me and kept all to yourself. Now look what you've gotten yourself into!

Why you! What did you just say?

Let me go! Are you asking to die?

- Clerk Ji! - Yes, Sir.

Lock these criminals up in the cells at once!

Pardon?

Well I...

Look here...

♪ Will I be able to hear your voice ♪

♪ Over these walls ♪

♪ I stay wide awake all night ♪

♪ On the garden balsam roads ♪

♪ That we used to walk together ♪

♪ Will you walk towards me as if in a dream? ♪

The Flower in Prison

- Preview - Seeing that the secret records ended up at the Police Bureau, someone must have intentionally reeled all of them in.

I hear there is no way out for them.

- Do you know a girl named Ok Nyeo? - How do you know Ok Nyeo?

Tell me if you know anything about her.

The one that saved Ok Nyeo at the brink of her death was the Queen Dowager.

Mother did?

I hear that Yoon Won Hyung is at the forefront and ordered all this.

Why would Daegam Yoon Won Hyung do that?

Of course Jung Nan Jung manipulated Yoon Won Hyung.

- This won't be easy... - In the worst case scenario, Ok Nyeo will either die or become the lowliest maidservant.

I am here to tell you a way through which you can live through this.

I will do anything you tell me to do!

You have chosen wisely.

Has something strange happened to the captain as of late?

There is a girl named Ok Nyeo at the Jeonokseo, and after she visited him...

- Did you just say Ok Nyeo? - Do you know Ok Nyeo?

Did you manage these records?

If that is the case, even if I wanted to help you my hands are tied.