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[Episode 29]

You should all be well aware of what you are to do tonight.

Should tonight's mission be revealed, not only will you all lose your lives, it will also result in bad consequences for our madam.

You must carry out this mission with the determination to take your own life the moment you are caught.

There is a plague spreading in multiple parts of the capital!

Did you just say a plague?

Yes, Your Majesty. The general hospitals are teeming with patients with the same symptoms.

Not only that,

cows and horses have been coughing up blood and dying in a most strange way.

The people of this nation are being stirred up.

We must come up with a remedy for all this!

As you expected, plagues and peculiar incidents are happening in the capital.

What do you think? Do you think Queen Dowager and Jung Nan Jung are behind all of this?

I have my suspicions, but we have no evidence!

If only your suspicions are true,

then what is the reason they would stage such an event at the cost of so many lives?

I... don't know that yet.

All I do know is that we must know the answer to that question if we are to come up with a countermeasure.

You try to find out as quickly as you can. I will also try to see what is going on.

Yes, I will definitely find out for you.

There are plagues and peculiar incidents happening in the capital,

and I feel this is related to Jung Nan Jung somehow.

You try to get to the bottom of it and report back to me.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Ok Nyeo!

What brings you here?

I have something to tell you.

I'm sorry, sir, I have nothing more to hear from you.

Why are you being like this?

Let me ask you the same thing. Why are you being like this?

Even if the rest of the world misunderstood me, I trusted that you would know my true intentions.

But why are you so cold?

Was I only worth this much to you?

Did you just say your true and sincere intentions?

That sincerity makes me more and more confused.

If your true intentions are different than what I know,

then don't talk the talk, rather help me see and feel for myself.

How I see and perceive your actions right now, sir, is no different than how I see Jung Nan Jung's.

Don't you say such a thing so easily! How could you say that I am no different than Jung Nan Jung!

I heard that you enacted an unprecedentedly heavy tax on all the trade companies.

You use your power and authority to do anything it takes to achieve your goals!

If that is not true, then try denying it.

Let me ask you the same thing. Why are you being like this?

Even if the rest of the world misunderstood me, I trusted that you would know my true intentions.

But why are you so cold?

Was I only worth this much to you?

If your true intentions are different to what I know,

then don't talk the talk, rather help me see and feel for myself.

How I see and perceive your actions right now, sir, is no different than how I see Jung Nan Jung's.

This is a summary of the former kings during times of plague and disease.

That will do.

Head Merchant!

So Jung!

Why are you so drunk?

I need another drink.

Please prepare a table for me.

Head Merchant! You are already so drunk!

You're already awake?

It's some honey tea. Drink some.

Did I perhaps make a mistake?

I sincerely hoped you would make a mistake.

Disappointingly, no such thing happened.

Anyway, what was it that made you drink so much?

Nothing.

That doesn't make any sense.

Did you hear?

What news?

Last night Yoon Tae Won slept in So Jung's chambers.

- What? - Is that true?

Orabeoni, what is the relationship between Ok Nyeo and Yoon Tae Won?

Considering that he would even go into the mountain thieves' den to find Ok Nyeo,

they aren't in an ordinary relationship, right?

Man Ok! You sure are 'sharpity' sharp!

From what I can see, they like each other a lot!

But they never tell each other and beat around the bush. It makes me feel so frustrated.

So Jung is so lucky. I wish I could hug someone like him.

Me, too.

Both of you are dreaming way too big.

What? You're picking a fight with me again?

I didn't say anything wrong. What do you mean I'm picking a fight?

You! You want a piece of me again?

- You stood up huh? Now what? - Ladies.

What are you going to do?

What is all this commotion about again?

Gather around.

Yes, Madam.

From today onwards, Sosoroo will be closed temporarily.

Why?

There is a plague spreading through Hanyang, so we won't be bringing in any guests.

Let it be known, you better not roam around outside.

Who is he that he would enter the palace at such a late hour?

We have yet to find that out.

If it is a nobleman that Ok Nyeo continues to meet regularly...

there must be something to it. Hurry and find out who he is.

Yes, Madam.

Ok Nyeo!

- Yoo Geum Unni. - You're too much!

You were in Hanyang all this time! Why didn't you visit earlier?

I'm sorry. Have you been well?

I missed you, Yoo Geum Unni.

I really missed you, though!

Let's go inside. Everyone will be so delighted when they know about your visit.

- Yes, Unni. - Let's go.

You should have come earlier!

Prison Warden sir! Ok Nyeo is here.

Hey, look who's here! Ok Nyeo!

My Lord.

Ok Nyeo! Welcome! Welcome indeed!

I'm sorry for worrying you, sir.

Ok Nyeo, I missed you.

I heard you are now an administrative scholar at the Rites Bureau. What brings you to Jeonokseo?

To see the prison warden for a bit.

I have some news for you.

Me? What news?

Sir, did you know there is a plague spreading all across Hanyang?

Plague? What do you mean?

You didn't know?

Because of the news of the plague, you can barely see one or two people out on the streets.

Ok Nyeo, we already know that. Prison Warden Sire, we were just about to tell you about it, too.

We here at Jeonokseo also need to prepare for the plague.

In times of plague, Jeonokseo is one of the two places with the highest incidents.

Oh? How?

Well, there are a lot of people in a small space, so the rate at which the plague spreads is a lot faster.

That's right, My Lord. In the year of the red tiger there was a plague in Hanyang,

and over half of the Jeonokseo inmates died.

The prison warden at the time was fired, as a consequence.

He was let go? This is a big deal indeed. What do I need to do?

First, alert the Ministry of Justice and release the criminals with light and petty crimes.

And you must quarantine the inmates that already have signs and symptoms.

Got it, I will. Administrator Lee, please compile a list of all the inmates to be released.

Yes, Sire.

- Constable Yoo! - Yes?

You go to the cells and check to see if there are inmates that who to be separated.

Why do I have to do that?

Wait, then do I have to do that?

Just do as you are told! Why must you talk back at me about it?

You don't want to? Then leave Jeonokseo!

Clerk Ji.

I will prepare the papers! The former prison warden and current constable will be resigning.

Great. Ok Nyeo, Constable Yoo is resigning from his office.

Then I will do it.

No! I will do it, I will!

Then move quickly! What are you doing? Quickly!

If you're sick, come forward immediately!

Take out all the mats and dust from your cells.

- Lord, My Lord! - What?

There is a sick person here.

- Do you want to come in? - Yeah, alright.

Hey, it's Man Suk. Hey, hey! Man Suk, are you alright?

Aigoo... we need to call a doctor!

- Hey, hey! Call for a doctor! - Yes, sir!

Aish! My goodness! Aish, aish!

My Lord! Ah, My Lord!

Aigoo, seriously...

Hurry and take your clothes off.

Move quickly!

Let's go, let's go. Hey, hey. Be careful. You, be careful.

Oh, be careful here. Aigoo! Okay.

Go that way. Aigoo.

- My Lord, you've arrived. - Yes, yes.

But where is Constable Yoo?

Oh well... He saw the sick inmates and... ran away.

Ran away?

This blasted bastard! He only knows how to get paid, and yet is a coward who does absolutely nothing.

Find him now and bring him to me!

Burn that punk at that fire over there.

Hey, hey. Hurry, hurry.

My, my...

Good work.

No one is paying up, geez.

My Lord, My Lord!

There's a huge problem.

What is it?

Did you hear that there is a plague spreading across the capital?

Wh-What? A plague?

Yep! The origin of the plague was Doo Rae village under Nam San mountains,

and the Police Bureau is in charge of managing the quarantined patients there.

What? This is a...

What if we contract the plague, too?

Hey, if the head of the Police Bureau looks for me, tell him you never saw me here.

Oh? Where are you going?

Let me go! Let me go!

Aish!

Oh, my goodness! Has my dear Supervisor Yang arrived?

Why is it so empty here?

You didn't know? There is a plague going around the capital and it's no trivial matter.

No one is ever out. How could we make any sales? I'm sick too, by the way.

- The plague? - No, no. Love sickness.

I'd prefer if you had the plague. Please bring me a table, and don't let anyone know I'm here.

Aigoo Supervisor Yang, the tavern room is...

Heartless man.

Huh? Wow... Jeonokseo must indeed be a relaxed place.

You're drinking in broad daylight, huh?

What about you? Since when did a tavern room become a Police Bureau branch?

Aigoo. Friend, let's have a drink.

Friend? I don't recall every having you as a friend.

Go get your own drink with your own money.

Aish, this bastard is so stingy.

By being so awry you got demoted to an officer.

What? This bastard... Who do you think you are? Do you want to die?

Fine. I'll give 50 out of the 100 yang you paid me, so calm, down my friend!

- When will you pay me? - Aiyo...

In five days I have to collect from the merchant at the Chil Pae market. I'll pay you then.

Pour me a drink.

My— Okay.

Why did you come this early?

There's a prisoner who has the plague inside Jeonokseo.

I heard it and ran here. Why are you here?

They told me to go to the infected village

and bring the infected ones here. So I ran away!

- This is why we're friends! Friend, let's drink. - Yes, let's drink.

- Don't forget to go to B.U! - B.U? What's that?

Bottoms up!

Hey, hey, let's do it!

My Lord!

The commissioner is looking for you.

Hey, this bastard! Didn't I tell you to tell him you didn't see me?

If you don't come at once, he said he'd fire you.

What? Fire?

Yes, fire. Let's hurry and go.

Geez... I'm going crazy.

Aigoo, this isn't it. This isn't right.

Where are you going? Where are you leaving to?

Aigoo. Friend? Forget it, bastard.

We're in different leagues! How dare you call me friend?

Were you looking for me?

You, did you know there was a plague infecting the capital?

A plague?

Anyway, it looks serious.

Queen Dowager wants to see us. We should go.

Your Highness, Lord Yoon and Lord Yoon are here.

Let them in.

Yes.

Have you been well?

Sit.

Do you know that a plague is spreading right now?

We do, Your Majesty. The numbers of people with symptoms is growing really fast.

Cows and horses are also throwing up blood.

We need to find a solution before this gets worse, Your Highness.

You shouldn't worry too much.

Your Highness, what do you mean by that?

Since the plague won't spread anymore, you don't need to worry too much.

Your Highness, I went to the clinic and saw it with my very eyes.

The symptoms are going to disappear soon.

Then, is this perhaps... your doing?

Yes, that is so.

Nan Jung also suffered a lot by helping me.

From now on, I need your help.

This event was to destroy the King, who was against me,

and collect more privy purse.

Why would you destroy him with a plague?

When there is a plague in the country people think it's because the King is incapable.

Don't you know that the king was put under confinement?

Pardon?

Also...

Yes, Your Highness.

Using this incident, try to figure out how to line up the royal coffers.

Yes, Your Highness.

As expected, Queen Dowager is quite something.

Nevertheless, I cannot bring myself to understand how people who didn't commit any crime have to suffer.

Stop being so naive! This is what politics is!

Queen Dowager said there is no danger of the plague spreading.

What's important is how we will use this to our advantage.

Keep in mind what Queen Dowager said and find a way soon.

- My Lord, there is a problem. - What is it?

The merchants are making dire complaints due to the plague.

They have paid taxes, but because of the plague, it seems they can't run their businesses.

The plague will soon be resolved so there is nothing to worry.

Don't diddle around and go do your work.

- Yes, Sir. - Yes, Sir.

Don't you know what you are doing?

Yoon Won Hyung and Jung Nan Jung are behind this.

Tae Won, I'm not telling you to give up everything.

But don't do something that you'll regret.

I'm saying this out of sincere concern!

How I see and perceive your actions right now, sir, is no different than how I see Jung Nan Jung's.

Did you look for me?

Nan Jung, you're behind the plague around the city, I heard.

Yes, in order to offer something to Queen Dowager,

I did it.

How in the world did you even create a plague that is nonexistent?

I got the physicians at the people's clinic on my side.

And we added fuel by making those with upset stomachs from drinking foul water look like they have the plague.

And to make the cows and horses vomit blood?

That's not even difficult.

So how are you thinking of earning money with that?

What is most needed in a plague?

Medicine. We've had them for a long time in our business.

Herbs like Galgeun and Hwanggeun.

Now we just need the divinity office to rile up more unrest among the people.

The medicinal herbs will go up in price a thousand-fold.

No matter how I try to leap and fly,

my skills will never match yours.

Did you just realize that now?

So don't even try something on me. You will suffer for it.

Go to Seungjungwon and hand this letter to the director.

Prepare for a minister's meeting at once.

We need to come up with a quick solution to get rid of the plague and help the people.

Yes, Your Majesty.

And, Jaesuh, you set up a camp outside the city.

Find out how the work on helping the sick is going and report back.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, Queen Dowager is here.

Escort her in.

Yes, Your Majesty.

What brings you here?

I have something I must tell you, so clear those people.

Yes, Mother.

Go outside.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Have a seat, King.

Yes.

Tell me.

King, soon the ministers

will submit a request for you to go on detention.

What do you mean?

Since the old times, when a plague comes,

it is believed to be due to the king's lack of virtue.

I think it's best if you put yourself in detention first.

Mother, it's not that I don't understand that meaning,

but right now, the urgent matter is to care for the sick

and to block the plague from spreading further.

That is the task of your subjects.

Your job is to appease the people's morale that' has become rotten.

In order to do that, you need to conduct a rite.

You are saying the plague is due to the gods or the ghosts?

If the king tries to save the disease with that belief,

I will just become a laughing stock and worsen morale.

King!

How is it that you don't see the big picture?

Why did Great King Moonjong hold that Land and Water Rite during the plague of Gyeyu Year?

Great King Joongjong installed a ceremony each time a plague went around.

What would have been their reasons to hold such rites?

Before you treat the disease,

you need to appease the people's minds and provoke their cooperation.

What is more urgent right now is to appease their minds.

In order to do that, you have to show yourself holding in detention.

Did you look for us?

In two days, there will be

a ceremony held in the palace by the divinity office.

Alert the clerks on this and start the preparation.

Yes, Sir.

You go to the Astrology Office and bring the director here.

There will be a Seven Star Ceremony by their office as well.

Yes, Sir.

Come here.

Over there. Those two.

They are the strongest fists here.

They seem like they will be useful.

Sirs, you are needed.

There's a plague around the city wreaking havoc.

What? A plague?

Forgive me for being late.

- No worries. Sit. - Yes, Sir.

The shops around town have all closed their doors due to the plague going around.

Not just the shops but even the dealings with the Ming.

We will have to postpone acquiring small and medium sized merchant groups.

Ok Nyeo, you're right.

We need to watch the plague for now.

About that plague, though.

The rumors are rampant but no one around me actually has it.

It's true. Around Chilpae they don't even know there's a plague.

You haven't heard anything from the Divinity Office?

They usually find out first

and hold a ceremony.

I'm looking into that separately

so please wait a bit longer.

I think we'll need to send the workers to their homes for now.

Yes, Sir.

What do you mean, you're looking into the plague separately?

Well, I want to go to the village where the sick are with a doctor I know.

I want to see the situation myself.

You can't. What if you get sick as well?

Don't worry about that.

When there was a disease going around in the jail before, I was fine.

I spent the whole month together with the sick the whole time.

I didn't cough once.

You really are so fearless.

- Let's go. - Yes, Sir.

Miss, were you looking for us?

Jogeum.

Now I finally know

why the captain suddenly had a change of heart.

What's the reason?

- It's because of that girl, Ok Nyeo. - What?

No way. He wouldn't have changed his feelings because of that lowly girl.

That doesn't make any sense!

I saw it with my own eyes!

I won't let Ok Nyeo get away with this.

You two, stay here. I have something I need you two to do.

Yes

Ok Nyeo is pitiful. Not just the madame but the miss, too, now.

I know, right.

Where's the chief? Hey, Hongsoo.

- Where's the chief? - Why?

Hurry! Just tell me where he is!

He didn't come yet!

This is driving me crazy!

What is it about, anyway?

You don't need to know! Where is he at a time like this?

Chief. Big trouble!

Stop the nerves. What is it?

There's a plague in the village Do Chi lives in.

That's why he's stuck at the village!

Do Chi's down with the plague, too?

I'm not sure about that.

The whole village is under quarantine so you can't go in or out.

- What do we do about Do Chi? - I'm saying!

Doctor.

Oh, Ok Nyeo!

What brings you here?

There's somewhere you need to go with me.

Please make some time.

Where to?

The plague village.

Doctor, the plague village is that way. Just a little bit more.

Warning

Sir, help us.

Baby.

I'm dying.

This is where the sick are held.

This is the village where the plague started.

Can we go in when they are watching like that?

We need to try.

I've never experienced such a thing.

Sir!

Huh?

Ok Nyeo, what brings you here?

The doctor and I need to go in the village to make a quick check.

It'll just be quick so let us in.

What are you talking about? Absolutely not.

No one is to go in or out by the order of the police chief.

You can't, by any means!

Is there a doctor inside the village?

That's not for you to worry about. Even the royal doctor can't enter this place.

But someone must look after the sick.

It will only take a minute. I'm begging you, Sir.

Father...

Father.

Sir.

Ok Nyeo!

Chief.

But what brings you here?

Do you live in this village, too?

Yeah... but how did you...

I heard the plague's going around here so I came to look at the sick with the doctor.

- Doctor? Are you really a doctor? - Yes.

Then please look at my mother!

Please save my mother, too!

Please, Doctor. Save my mother.

- Give me this and... - Let's go.

This way.

This... is my mother.

How is she?

Ok Nyeo.

Thank you, Sir.

Keep today's happenings a secret, okay?

Yes, of course.

Okay then. Go before someone sees.

Yes.

Warning

How is it?

Like you said, something's off.

The sick are all feverish.

They do have diarrhea, but it's not very severe.

They have no skin rash, either.

There were some that were coughing but their lungs were fine.

Then, is it possible that it's not a plague?

Of course a plague can have different symptoms that change.

However, I've never seen such symptoms.

Sir, Chief Gong Jae Myung is here.

- Bring him in. - Yes, Sir.

What brings you here?

I have something I want to discuss.

Have a seat.

There's a plague in the village Do Chi lives in.

The police are watching the village and I don't know how Do Chi is doing.

Tae Won, can't you do something?

I must know if he's alright.

He'll be okay so don't worry.

How do you know that?

It seems you have no idea what's like out there but it's chaos.

Hyungnim, I'm saying he'll be fine!

So how is the city?

The people are experiencing great distress over the plague.

Then start what we've prepared.

Yes.

Oh, I'm so full! They have the best food!

I think so, too.

Move quickly.

Where are you going?

Quickly.

Hey.

Where are you going?

You don't need to know everything.

Hey, no one can run their shops because of the plague.

But what's up with all that stuff?

I know, right? What could all that be?

Give me medicine.

Chief, this is success.

We might not have enough medicine.

No need to worry. We have more coming in.

Alright.

Hey, hurry in.

Man Soo, what is all this?

Hey, come here. Untie this.

Hey... what is this?

- Try it. - Huh?

Hurry! Try some!

Okay...

This is medicinal herb.

What? Medicinal herb?

Hey, all this is medicinal herb?

- I think so. - Why is this here?

Here.

Here.

Jung Nan Jung is behind the medicinal herbs.

She's selling the herbs she's bought up.

Find out how much she's selling them for.

Yes, Sir.

Sir, Lord Yoon Won Hyung is looking for you urgently.

Have a seat.

Did you think about what Queen Dowager ordered?

I haven't found a way yet.

Nan Jung bought out the herbs with a huge mission in mind.

But you have no measure yet?

What will Queen Dowager think?

You've got to come up with a way even if it's just to break Nan Jung's air.

Do you understand what I'm saying?

Yes, Sir.

Since this is a ritual the king is personally performing, there shouldn't be any mistakes.

Hurry

- Yes - Hurry

- Ok Nyeo - Yes, My Lord.

The king will be performing today's ritual.

Before the sacrifice starts, you need to personally give this script to the King.

Yes, My Lord.

Are the dancers present at the site?

Yes, once the ritual begins at the palace, the dancers will begin the rite as well.

Okay.

Once the ritual is finished, you need to stay at your residence and offer prayers.

Is everything ready?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Let's go.

Young Taoist,

Someone is urgently looking for you outside.

Please ask him to leave since I need to prepare for the ritual.

However...

My Lord, I am sorry but I need to leave for the palace now.

What are you talking about? The sacrifice is about to begin.

My Lord, there is a physician waiting outside the palace and he has found a cure for the plague.

Is that true?

Yes.

Okay, then give me this script for the sacrifice and get going.

Forgive me.

Alright.

We should go.

On the date as follows. Year of Im Sul on the day of Byung Ja.

The King of Joseon says to the benevolent god of the sky above and god of stars below.

The plague has spread throughout the capital, fathers and sons are lost, husbands and wives are not maintained,

children are at risk. How can this be due to the sins committed by the lowly people?

It's punishment for the lack of virtues on the king's part, I am kneeling down to take the punishment.

Please have mercy on the people.

Doctor.

Oh, Ok Nyeo.

What happened?

I prescribed Jojungtang (herbal medicine) and I saw improvements in patients' condition.

Jojungtang? Isn't that to treat mild seasonal outbreak?

Yes. I think patients are not suffering from the plague.

What?

It's a mild summer outbreak.

There is no way physicians at Haeminseo (Public Healthcare Center) didn't know about this. It's really strange.

That's not the only thing strange.

The main herbs used in Jojungtang are arrowroot, yellow rosemallow, Ovate-leaf atractylodes. They're common and cheap.

However, these herbs are difficult to come across now.

Prices have tripled or quadrupled as well.

What's happening?

As the news of the king's sacrificial rite is spreading

herbs are being sold even more quickly.

Even the herbs we have purchased previously are about to run out.

There will be new supply of herbs arriving to Samgyae Dock, so you don't have to be worried about that.

So, have you met the physician? What did he say?

According to the physician, he says it's not a plague.

What absurdity is that?

Even the king is giving the sacrifice, yet you say it's not plague?

Patients are seeing improvement using the medicine for seasonal outbreak only.

If it's a plague, this can't be.

How do you know this physician?

When I worked as a maid in the prison, he was a prisoner there.

What? Prisoner?

But, his skills are exceptional. He was even a Royal Physician.

My Lord. It's odd how Haminseo (Public Health Center) reported seasonal outbreak as a plague.

I am sure the Lady Jung Nang Jung and Queen Dowager...

Shut your mouth!

Never bring that up again.

- But— - I'm...!

I'm saying this for your sake!

Do you understand?

Yes...

Your Majesty, the chief of Sogyeokseo (Rites Bureau) is here.

Let him in.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

What do I need to do now?

If Your Majesty would... for a few days, stay inside the palace, eat and drink less,

and have less merriment. That would be good.

If Your Majesty would observe fear, introspection, self-cultivation and self-discipline (恐惧修省), pray to the heavens,

the plague will die down soon. (恐惧修省 - a chapter within the Confucian Bible)

Who are those behind you?

They are clerks from Sogyeokseo.

They will stay here to help you.

Your Highness, the chief of Palace Guards, Gi Choon Soo, is here.

- Let him in. - Yes.

How is Your Majesty?

His Majesty will be staying inside the palace.

For the time being, he will focus on praying.

Alright. You may go back.

Yes, Your Highness.

Your Highness, you'll get everything you've wanted now.

I'll be able to top up funds in your privy purse for the rebuilding of Bongeunsa Temple soon.

Without your help, Nan Jung, I wouldn't have been able to do this. You've worked hard.

I feel like dancing and singing for you to say that.

Thanks to you, I was able to restrain His Majesty

and also have more funds for my privy purse. However, it's not time to let our guard down.

Yes, Your Highness. We'll kick out Minister Lee Jeong Myeong and the Dae Yoon followers all at once.

That's correct. That's what we should do.

Did Yoon Tae Won find a way yet?

Well, about that...

He will find a way soon and will tell Your Highness about it.

- Me too! Give me some kudzu roots. - Kudzu roots? Alright.

How much for eight grams? Two nyang.

Two nyang, already? They used to be 50 jeon before. Suddenly two nyang, does it make sense?

Don't buy it then!

I'll buy them! Atractylodes macrocephala rhizomes, blue skullcap and kudzu root (Chinese herbal physician's remedy for summer heat). How much are they?

- Everything included will be five nyang. - Alright.

Are you crazy?

You have to buy some, too.

In Hanyang, this is the only place that sells these herbs.

Moreover, since there is a shortage of these herbs, the prices keep going up.

- Here, five nyang, five nyang. - Alright.

Hyungnim, something feels suspicious, right?

There must be something going on. I'm sure of it.

So, are you saying Jung Nan Jung manipulated the situation as a plague calamity?

I think so.

What's the reason for her to go that far?

His Majesty is taking the blame for the plague and exercising self-discipline.

I think they are trying to restrain His Majesty.

I don't think it's only that.

What are you talking about?

Ok Nyeo! Sir...

Orabeonim.

You punk! How can you come in here? What if someone sees?

I had no choice, I'm in a rush.

Ok Nyeo, Sir, do you know the medicinal herbs for the plague are being sold at very high prices?

Right now, in Jung Nan Jung's warehouse,

the medicinal herbs are piled up high.

Huh?

Are you saying they are buying and storing the medicinal herbs to resell them at high prices?

Yes, I think so.

Even at this time, we should get the medicinal herbs.

Kudzu root, atractylodes macrocephala rhizome and blue skullcap are what we need to get to reduce the hardship on the peasants.

Yes, yes.

Aigoo, it's hot.

Indeed, Queen Dowager is great and amazing.

No matter what it is, I could not understand how you could make innocent peasants suffer.

Stop acting so naive! This is what politics is about!

Sir, did you look for me?

How much do we have in stock in Pyeongsiseo (Marketplace Bureau) of kudzu root, atractylodes macrocephala rhizome and blue skullcap?

Yes, they are medicines that are to be sent to the royal doctor's office and the people's clinic, so there should be a lot.

Right now, please release these herbs into the marketplace stores

and sell them at the prices we bought them for.

What? Then Jung Nan Jeong's business will fall into ruins!

Is that alright?

I'll take responsibility for everything. Proceed as I say.

Yes, Sir.

They have used Public Healthcare Center to plot the plague

and manipulated matters to incite anxiety around the Taoist Temple rite.

They have even purchased herbs beforehand to collect unjust profit.

They are really immoral and underhanded.

We have to get herbs somehow.

According to the physician, even though there are mild seasonal outbreaks,

if medicine is not given in a timely manner, it could become dangerous.

It's a problem since even if we have the funds. There is only limited supply of herbs.

It'll be solved if the Ministry of Measures decides to give out the medicine.

That will be difficult to expect.

I know that as well.

It is indeed difficult to expect that from Yoon Tae Won.

It's about 1000 nyang.

Ahjussi, I need to meet Han Jae Suh.

It will be difficult to meet him now.

But... why?

I don't know the reason, either.

Is there any way to contact him? It's urgent.

I'll try to find out about it, but don't expect too much.

What are you doing? You dare to block his path?

How dare you not back down.

I am sorry Your Majesty, but you cannot leave your quarters.

Why are you being like this?

If you are to reap the full benefits of your prayer,

you must refrain from going outdoors and make both your body and mind holy.

Forgive me, Your Majesty.

Come with me if you don't want to get hurt.

Who are you?

Take her.

When will the ship with the medicine get here?

It will come by tonight.

It is not good for anyone to notice. Move covertly with as few people as possible.

Yes, Head Merchant.

Sir!

What is it?

They said the ship with the medicine will arrive at Samgye Docks tonight.

I got it. Go right away to the Taoist Temple to let her know about this news.

Yes, Sir.

You are looking for Miss Ok Nyeo?

Yes, can you call her for a moment?

She hasn't come back since leaving the palace.

Then where is she?

I wouldn't know. Excuse me.

Did you look for us?

Today at the Samgye Docks, Jung Nan Jung's ship with the medicine will arrive.

I plan on hijacking that medicine.

Pardon? That is the only way we can have the medicine delivered to the people.

Will it be possible?

If Sir Supervisor helps, it's not something that can't be done.

What do I need to do?

Tonight, please block the patrols around Samgye Docks.

Alright.

We need more people for this job.

Don't worry about that. There are thugs that we've been eyeing.

Then move quickly.

- Yes, Sir. - Let's go.

Look.

Sir, have you received word from Ok Nyeo?

I cannot find Ok Nyeo. I went to the Taoist Temple and even to her home, but she wasn't there!

What?

Did you see me flatten them?

How many guys? Two?

- Did you see me wipe the rest of them out or not? - Aigoo...

- Geez... - Stop it.

What is it?

My name's Jun Woo Chi. Does it sound familiar?

Jun Woo Chi?

From the rumors, I know you're famous for being a scammer. Why?

This guy... Would you make a deal with us?

What deal can we make with a scammer?

Why? You can't make a deal

with a scammer?

Supervisor Yang, what are you here for?

Miss!

What are you doing?

Head Merchant.

Yes? What is it?

Miss Shin Hye has kidnapped Ok Nyeo.

What?

Sister.

What is it?

Shin Hye has kidnapped Ok Nyeo.

What did you say? Shin Hye?

Yes.

Where is that? Take me there at once.

Yes.

Miss, why exactly are you doing this?

What is your relationship with Sun Ji Hun?

What?

What relation do you have with him for you to be around Sir!

Shin Hye!

Mother...

What are you doing?

It's none of your concern, Mother.

Tell me what you're doing!

The reason that Captain Sung changed his mind is all this wench's fault.

I won't let this wench get away with it.

Please! Please get a hold of yourself!

Mother...

Take Shin Hye out.

Yes, Sister-in-law.

- Let's go. - I don't want to!

- Mother! Mother! Let go! Mother! - Hurry up.

You and I have some wretchedly tenacious ties.

I can't just leave someone like you, an obstacle in the way of my every step, alone.

Let's...

end this here.

♪ You are again somewhere ♪

♪ may I be there as well ♪

♪ Wherever it is that you are at ♪

♪ like me to stay Only this person (I love) ♪

♪ Only this person (I sing for) ♪

I told your subordinates to kill that wench today.

There will certainly never be any consequences.

Ok Nyeo has been kidnapped.

We need to find her.

Big trouble, Hyungnim! Jung Nan Jeong is out to kill Ok Nyeo!

Let's go. What happened?

How could such a thing happen?

What is his relationship with Ok Nyeo to go this far?

Sir Yoon Tae Won said he liked Ok Nyeo.

- If you stay within your quarters... - Shut up!

I think it's finally time to tell you.

Your mother, Gap, was killed by His Excellency Yoon Won Hyung.

I will surely make him pay for his sins.

♪ The more the two of us ♪