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[Episode 41]

The identity of Her Highness the Princess can never be exposed.

Everything that you seen and heard at Icheon, you Jo Hee,

must remain silent on these matters.

Yes, sir. I shall.

Your Highness, the road to travel is far.

You must go now.

I was not able to sleep a wink last night.

Though my mother had received the grace of the King that all the court ladies dream of,

to have her die so pitifully like that... That regret,

how I could relieve it, I contemplated.

But I feel only bleak.

Don't rush yourself.

The authority in this land lay in Queen Dowager, Yoon Won Hyung and Jung Nan Jung.

If you are to fight against them, don't you think Your Highness's power should become greater than theirs?

Please wait for the proper time.

- Sir - I'm not sir.

What do you mean?

I'm no longer a "sir."

The Head Merchant's inside right?

Yes. Go inside.

He's not a sir?

Hyung-nim!

You're here? Have a seat.

What about Hyungnims Do Chi and Jak Doo?

They went to interview the prisoners at Jeonokseo.

It seems they've found a lot of prisoners who need to sue.

Everything's going well according to plan.

I mean, so what did you do with the Ministry of Marketplace Measure for you to be here?

I quit the Ministry of Marketplace Measure.

What? Why all of a sudden?

When the Lawyers Bureau starts, I was planning on quitting anyway.

Hey, hey. The Lawyers Bureau is that and

there's no reason to give up your work though.

For someone born out of a concubine to become a Ministry of Marketplace Measure Administrator isn't an easy thing.

If you quit, then what would happen to His Excellency Yoon Won Hyung's position, since he put you in that place by changing the law?

The relation between me and His Excellency Yoon Won Hyung has been terminated.

Terminated? What do you mean?

The fact that Ok Nyeo has almost been killed

was all ordered by Jung Nan Jung.

Without a doubt, though His Excellency Yoon Won Hyung knew about it, he probably remained silent.

I absolutely cannot tolerate this past incident.

So? Are you planning on cutting off your ties as father-and-son?

Yes. I will.

What?

Wow! So great! Make them prettier. Yes. yes.

Oh, hey! It'll burn!

For Small Madam to come to such a humble place...

for what order of business did you come here?

Are you mocking me?

Oh no. How can I create such an offense against you, Small Madam.

Hey, Cheon Soon Geum. You think I don't know you?

You're continuing to mock me now.

I said I'm not!

Mm... I'm so startled. What are you doing right now?

Are you determined to make me miscarry?

How can you dare to raise your voice in whose presence! Oh...

I'm dizzy.

I am sorry, Small Madam.

If there is anything you'd like to eat, then let me know. I will make it all for you.

Well then, how about you make some milk porridge and kumquat preserves? (milk was reserved for the king... and even Yoon Won Hyung cannot have his hands on it easily. Kumquats were from Southeast Asia or China and thus really hard to procure)

Pardon?

How can I get milk and kumquats?

For milk let's say that something can be done. Kumquats are not even in season!

Well, that's not my concern.

And it's not because I want to eat it but

because the young mister here is so picky, what can be done?

How can you know if that is a young miss or a master, Small Madam?

I dreamed a conceptual dream, but

this huge eel came straight into my bosom.

This is for sure a master. A young master.

He's so strong that he's hungry at every hour.

- Yes. - It's not funny?

Hey! Then go ahead and set the table!

Yes.

I'm gonna...!

Yes, yes. Really that vile.

What are you doing!

Look, there's nothing that's not possible.

If you put your mind to it, you can.

Yes, Small Madam.

What's wrong? Is it not to your taste?

Are you playing with me?

Pardon?

This isn't kumquat but citron!

Who do you take me for that you play around like this?

Madam! I did really did go around everywhere to find them but I could not procure kumquats.

Even this citron was directly from Royal Food Services.

Are you looking down on me because I'm a concubine?

Would you have acted this way even if Big Madam had requested so?

I will totally tell His Excellency about all of you.

Please forgive us, Small Madam.

Go and reset it. This instant!

Yes, Small Madam.

Wow, so tasty.

Baby, we're going to enjoy the fruits of the labor. Like this, okay?

Soon Geum.

Miss.

Why is the food coming out as is?

That is...

Where is this from?

Uh... Small Madam's room.

What? Small Madam?

Small Madam?

Jong Geum that wench said she's Small Madam.

What do you mean Jong Geum that wench is Small Madam.

Since when was Jong Geum Small Madam?

It's that...

Shin Hye.

Mother, look at that thing.

What's with this table? And why is your expression one that's about to burst into tears?

Small Madam told me to reset the table...

Small Madam? In whose presence are you bringing up this "Small Madam?"

Do you want to die, girl?

Yes! I think dying is better.

What?

To accept and tolerate Jong Geum that wench's confidence and overbearing atttude.

I'd rather die, Madam.

Has it already been set?

Your fate is totally great.

Have you arrived, Madam?

According to Soon Geum you were torturing the servants like you'd torture mice.

Won't it be easier for you if I regulate the servants?

Hateful girl. If you weren't good at words, I wouldn't at least hate you.

Well, they say a widower knows a single father's heart well.

You and I are the same since we're both concubines. If there's something we can help each other out with, we need to help.

Shut up, you wench. What do you mean, concubine.

Do you not know that I even received the title of Honorable Lady Jeonggyeong?

There's no law that I can't receive the title Lady Jeonggyeong bestowed on me.

What did you say? Have you really gone mad to want to die?

Madam, if I were afraid of you, how could I have conceived from His Excellency?

I am Oh Jong Geum. Oh Jong Geum.

I thought you were quite clever, but there's none so naive.

You, do you even know how many girls have conceived through His Excellency?

Starting from the courtesans at Sosoroo to the higher ranking commoners, there were more than a few.

But not a single one of them were not able to give birth. Do you know why?

Pardon?

They're all dead.

Let's continue to watch until when you'll be so reckless.

We didn't hear anything.

So scary. This is a scarily thin field of ice we're walking on.

I tried to enjoy the fruits of labor and enjoy life...

Je Seo.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I don't see Court Lady Han.

Court Lady Han said that she had matters to take care of in her household, so she briefly left the palace.

Tell her that I wish to see her as soon as she returns.

Yes, Your Majesty.

- Your Highness the Princess - Your Highness the Princess - Ma'am.

I was lacking so that's why Your Highness the Princess went through such a terrible ordeal.

- Please kill me, Your Highness the Princess. - Please punish me, Your Highness the Princess

Please get up.

I know how much you have put in effort for my mother.

I am so thankful, ma'am.

- Your Highness the Princess. - Your Highness the Princess.

I was not sure of your identity, so I have transgressed many social conventions.

I shall no longer offend in such a way again.

We will for sure work with our entire hearts to have your position restored, Your Highness.

For now, there will be no way I will become a princess.

So after today you cannot call me Your Highness the Princess.

Your Highness, why are you saying such things?

To hide the poisoning of His Majesty the late King, Her Highness the Queen Dowager, His Excellency Yoon Won Hyung, and Jung Nan Jung

they maimed even your mother who had been bestowed the royal grace.

You are the only one who can testify against their wrongdoing, Your Highness the Princess.

- So, that's why I refuse to become a princess. - Your highness.

If they find out I am Ga Bi's daughter and a princess, they will do anything they can to get rid of me

also even you two who know of my identity will be in danger.

We are still lacking power to go against them.

Your Highness the Princess's words are correct.

To reveal Her Highness the Princess's identity without any preparations is calling for even more danger.

But we cannot serve you like this forever.

I am okay. So please follow my will.

You wait here.

This is His Excellency Yoon Won Hyung's house.

I must meet Jung Nan Jung.

Pardon? To meet Jung Nan Jung like this is too dangerous.

There's nothing to worry about. She'll find out that I'm alive anyway

- so meeting her first actually decreases the risk. - But!

In addition the fact that I won't just stand around must be demonstrated to them.

There aren't many days left for Jong Geum that wench to be so haughty.

Pardon? Then?

I will take care of her without any bird or mouse knowing. So until then, quietly endure.

Yes, Madam.

Why are you so surprised?

Did you think I was a ghost since the person you thought was dying appeared before you?

This wench. How could you...

I have something I must tell you, Madam.

A long time ago do you remember you called the young me to read your fortune?

His Excellency in meeting you has completed his lacking energy and caught a great fortune!

There was something else I didn't say.

His Excellency Yoon Won Hyung did catch a great fortune by meeting you, Madam,

but I could not bear to say that the two of you would together fall.

What! What kind of nonsense are you spewing, you wench!

Because I only delivered the good news, I will say it once more since I don't know how your end will be.

Your fortune says that you will lose all your authority and reputation in a single day and even lose your opportunity to live a long life without misfortune.

Shut up, you wench! How dare you curse me in my presence.

I'm not finished.

Being afraid of the hatred of the public, in the end you will end your own life.

That is your fortune.

Madam, are you alright?

- Head Merchant? - Let's go.

Yes.

Being afraid of the hatred of the public, in the end you will end your own life.

- Look here, Nan Jung! - Sister-in-Law!

What, what happened? What do you mean Ok Nyeo is alive?

How can her life's thread be this tenacious?

That wrench is alive and well, and even poured out her condemnation on me.

Until when do I have to see her, and remain silence on this insult?

Look here Nan Jung, your complexion...

Sister-in-Law, are you alright?

Look here...

Dae Won, Chae Seon's here.

Thanks to you she said that she had a good trial.

Yes, thanks to the lawyer you introduced me to

my family was able to avoid the extortive taxes.

Thank you so much, Sir.

I'm just glad it was resolved nicely.

I don't know how I can repay you for this kindness.

What kindness? You should go now.

Yes, go prepare.

Have a seat.

Tae Won, I heard you quit the market control office.

Yes.

I always support your decision, but I feel uneasy about this.

It seems you gave up too easily a difficultly attained position.

Don't worry.

Alright. See to your work.

Sir.

What is it?

Come outside.

Why?

Ok Nyeo sungnim is here to see you.

Ok Nyeo?

I knew it.

What?

I knew you'd be happy.

Oh geez, you say silly things.

Ok Nyeo.

Sir.

I heard from Clerk Ji you went to Icheon.

Oh. Yes.

What had you go there when you're not even recovered?

Well, I had to meet someone.

Really?

I... Sir, I have something to say to you.

While I was near death, you looked after me, I heard.

It was also you who saved me when I was stabbed and passed out.

I don't know how many times I owe my life to you.

Thank you, Sir.

I don't know if I have the right to hear that from you.

So many times,

the ones who tried to kill you,

were my father, Sir Yoon Won Hyung, and Jung Nan Jung.

I can't even say sorry to you now,

feeling so guilty.

I've cut off my ties with Sir Yoon Won Hyung and I've resigned from the market control office.

Sir.

But that's still not enough to make the baggage in my heart disappear.

Fury and resentment and guilt.

I can't seem to resolve them.

As you said, it was difficult for you to look at me. Now I understand it.

Now, it's difficult for me to look at you.

I'm sorry, Ok Nyeo.

Sir.

Please don't say that, Sir.

I shouldn't have said that to you.

When I knew how badly Sir Yoon Won Hyung and Jung Nan Jung have hurt you.

Just to make myself feel at ease, I resented you.

I shouldn't have hurt you like that.

I was foolish.

So please,

don't say that it's hard for you to look at me.

Ahjussi, I will be back.

Yeah, Ok Nyeo, Ok Nyeo!

I have something to tell you.

What is it?

- Let's go inside and talk. - Yes.

Yes.

Take a seat.

What is it that you would like to tell me?

Well, well, that is to say...

What is it?

It hasn't been too long since misfortune came your way.

I am very embarrassed to say such a thing.

Well, I am getting married to Yoo Geum.

W-What? Is that real?

Yeah, it happened to be like that.

I knew you guys were close, but I didn't know you were this close.

I am so happy for you!

I always liked Yoo Geum

but I couldn't express my feelings to her,

but, Yoo Geum opened her heart first.

So, they say strike the iron while it's hot. So we decided to live together quickly.

I am so happy for you.

It has bothered me that you are living here all by yourself.

I'm so happy.

So when is the wedding day?

I will prepare everything.

No. No. No wedding ceremony.

We will make promises to each other over a bowl of water.

No, that won't do. We have to go all the way.

No. No. No. No. That's alright. I'm serious.

- Ahjussi. - I've told you. Don't do anything.

- But you have to. - You have to listen to your elder.

Please! Listen...

- I'm saying no. - Ahjussi!

Seriously, Ahjussi.

Right, how's everyone doing?

Are you still drinking? Quit that.

Clerk Ji, how are you feeling?

Uh, well. I'm feeling fine.

Ah, is everyone inside?

Ah, yes. Why?

I think we should tell them what we need to tell them.

You want to do that today?

Aigoo. Really...

Let's go.

Sir, have you heard of someone named Im Guk Jeong?

Whom?

Isn't he the head of the rebels?

He is the leader of the Rebels?

Yes, he is creating havoc at the Police Bureau and the Prosecutors Office.

Why?

They've started distributing grain they stole by attacking the National Storage Office

to the people and the people are loving it.

The Rebels attacked the National Storage Office?

Thousands of the very best soldiers are out to capture them,

but their skills far outweigh that of the soldiers.

That's quite amazing.

Clerk Ji, are you coming back to work today?

Yes, sir. Thank to your generosity, I've had a good rest.

- Right. - How is Ok Nyeo?

Right, right. Ok Nyeo was in a critical condition, too.

We worried a lot when we heard of it.

Ok Nyeo is also fully recovered. Do not worry.

Right. That's good to hear.

Sir, I have something to tell you.

Uh. What is it?

That is. At this time, I will be getting married.

Getting married? With whom?

With Yoo Geum.

Yoo Geum? Hey, Clerk Ji!

You really are sneaky!

How could you keep it completely from us?

That-That's great. Great news!

So when did it all start?

Right, you two. Instead of working...

You were playing lovey dovey, huh?

No, no, please do not jump to conclusions.

Sir, what do you mean, we didn't work?

Hey, I'm joking, just joking.

So when is the wedding day?

We will set the date very soon.

You will be a Husband Ji, instead of Clerk Ji.

I talked to Ok Nyeo already. She wants us to have a ceremony.

But it's so embarrassing.

I agree with you. We only need a bowl of water.

Are you really sure?

Yes.

Yoo Geum.

Clerk Ji! Clerk Ji!

I will get going now.

Yes. Go on ahead.

Clerk Ji.

- Aigoo. - Aigoo.

What brings you here?

Have you not heard we've been working in and out of here?

What do you mean?

So what you are saying is that the guy who reported you is actually the perpetrator against your wife?

- Yes. - Why would you not have

reported this outrageous situation to the police?

I did, but he is denying it altogether.

It's very unjust, sir.

Right, then. Do you have evidence to support your statements?

For example, did your late wife leave a will? Or...

No, I don't.

Ah, this is frustrating.

This is not going to be easy.

I know.

Is there anything I can help you with?

Of course there is. If you can bring us

all the inmates who are subject to unjust accusations and grievances.

Right, right. I understand.

I'm sorry for taking your time.

I was already outside of the Palace.

Sit down.

I have called you because I have a favour to ask you.

Yes, please tell me.

Can you keep track of the people that visit the Queen's quarters,

and the details of what they are discussing and report back to me?

Pardon?

My life depends on this. Can you do this for me?

Yes, I will try.

Thank you.

Head Merchant.

- Ok Nyeo. - Ok Nyeo.

Ok Nyeo, are you feeling alright?

Is it okay for you to be out and about?

Yes. So what's going on here?

What's happened to all the employees?

We were completely rolled over by Jung Nan Jung.

- Pardon? - While you were down and unconscious,

Jung Nan Jung took away all the merchants who were doing business with us.

Pardon?

I don't know what she did to Head Merchant Cha, but he's gone back to work for her.

She's emptied our storage bare. She took everything.

Didn't Head Merchant Cha go on a trading expedition?

So how was Jung Nan Jung able to threaten him?

It's because they all returned from the expedition.

Why?

Our nationals caused the deaths of Ming citizens and created a diplomatic crisis.

So they closed the border and all trading stopped.

An Envoy from Ming is on his way to Joseon for a previously unscheduled visit.

Sir Sung Ji Hun is having a real hard time as well.

We have no idea how to resolve this situation.

Have you been looking for me.

Right, an Envoy will arrive in the City in a few days from Ming.

I am aware.

We need to move the Envoy to help us get rid of

Lee Jung Myung and his cronies. I will need money to do that.

How much do you need?

50,000 nyang in silver.

Pardon? 50,000 nyang?

Is that possible?

That will be difficult.

How can we suddenly put together such a large amount of money?

We must do it.

If we are to get the Envoy to do what we want, we need it.

But, that's not easy under the current financial situation.

This is really important. You must come up with 50,000 nyang.

What did you say? 50,000 nyang in silver?

Yes. Is that possible?

I don't know. We can come up with 20,000 nyang but...

50,000 nyang is impossible.

Is there no way? We must come up with it.

- There is only one way we can come up with the money. - What is it?

We have to collect from all the merchants connected to us.

That's right. That might be possible.

Organize a meeting with all the merchants straight away.

Please sit.

Yes. The reason I've called you all here is to tell you we are in urgent need of a large sum of money.

We must come up with it in order to accomplish a great project so I need your help.

H-H-How much are we talking about?

In silver, 30,000 nyang.

30,000...

Originally we needed 50,000 but I will raise 20,000 separately.

Madame, 30,000 nyang in silver is not easy to come up with in such a short time.

It will take all the cash we have on hand as well as converting all the inventory into cash.

I am well aware of that.

I am sorry to say this but the demand goes too far.

Look here. What are you saying?

You, let it be.

Yes, Madam.

It's certainly not going too far. Please listen carefully.

As you are well aware, an Envoy from Ming will arrive in the capital city shortly.

If you help me this once, I will lobby to make sure you all get a large share of business with Ming.

Is that for sure?

There is no way for you to lose. Please accept my request.

Were you looking for me, Your Majesty?

How is Ok Nyeo's condition at the moment?

She's improved a lot but it's still difficult for her to move about.

Right. But have they still not captured the perpetrator?

No, Your Majesty.

Ah, really.

Right. What's the latest on admitting Ok Nyeo as a Court Lady?

I am in the process of finding a way to help her

that will not cause problems over her identity at the Palace.

Is that so?

Yes, Your Majesty. Please allow a little more time.

Your Majesty, Minster Yoon is here to see you.

Have him come in.

You may go now.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

Please sit down.

Yes.

The Envoy from Ming will soon arrive at Mohwa Pavilion. (Official residence for Chinese envoy).

I understand the head of the Envoy Joo Won Jin has asked

for you to be our official in charge of hosting him.

Yes, as the Minister in charge of foreign dignitaries,

I've met him a few times, that's probably the reason.

Your Majesty, this is a good thing. I know him well.

I will work hard to persuade him to return to Ming without incident.

I understand. I will trust you to take care of it.

Yes, Your Majesty.

His Majesty, the King has appointed me to be the offcial host of the Envoy from Myung China.

Is that right? That's a great news, Daegam.

Daegam, you have to use this opportunity to direct him in the right way.

That's the way we can push out the Lee Jung Myung and his Daeyoon faction.

Not only does Ju Won Jin speak Korean very well,

he has shown boundless greed for money on his visits to Joseon.

As long as we give him what he wants, it's easy to control him.

That's right.

I've already prepared the funds for Ju Won Jin. No worries.

Is that so?

That's great.

Daegam Yoon Won Hyung has been appointed as the official host of the Envoy from Myung China.

Furthermore, Daegam Yoon and the Envoy Ju Won Jin have a close relationship with each other.

I know Ju Won Jin very well.

He has a difficult personality and is full of greed.

Looks like we need to revisit the plans we've been working on.

We may have to be prepare ourselves for the worst possible scenario.

What do you mean by the worst?

It may be impossible to meet the Envoy and persuade him ourselves.

We have to concentrate on protecting Minister Lee Jung Myong from now on.

That's right. The minute we expose Minister Lee to them,

our lives will be in danger as well.

Head Merchant.

Did you find out?

As you suspected Daegam Yoon will host the Envoy at Sosoroo.

While the Envoy and his entourage are in the city, we will receive no other guests at Sosoroo.

Man Ok, no matter what it takes, you have to serve the table prepared for Daegam Yoon and the Envoy.

M-M-Me?

You have to find out what those two will be discussing.

Yes, I will give it a try.

Listen, listen...

This is an important evening so please pay particular attention.

Yes.

Stay seated.

As you know Daegam Yoon Won Hyung and the Chinese Envoy will be here tonight.

They are very important guests, whether you serve them directly or not,

please be extra careful and pay attention to your conduct. Understood?

Yes.

Chae Sun, Shin Bi and Mo Yang will serve them tonight.

Get yourselves ready properly.

Yes, Head Merchant.

Let's get ready, too.

Yes, Head Merchant.

Shin Bi, can I serve them tonight?

How would I? Don't you know how lucrative the tips are?

I promise to give you everything I get from it.

Hey, how dare you covet that spot? Trying to humiliate Sosoroo, are you?

You want to die? Mind your own business.

Right, if you don't want to get beaten, be quiet.

Myung Sun, why are you being strange? You don't like important guests like that, do you?

What's this? What are you up to?

Hey, I can't play small forever.

If I'm to learn the business properly I need to be at a table like that, too, right?

- Uh? - Shin Bi. Shin Bi. Shin Bi.

Stop it. So you promise to give me all the proceeds?

Of course.

Okay.

Even if such a thing happened in China,

how could you come here without prior notice to me.

Once I received an order from the Emperor, I had to pull together the entourage in a hurry,

so I had no time to send you the notice.

What is it that you want from Jeseon?

We have to punish the official who murdered our citizen.

And to express regret, you will have to change the tribute to China.

Of course we should.

Here.

What is this?

Please open it.

Huh!

Huh!

I'm sure you are not disappointed.

A Joseon military officer crossed the border and killed an official of our great country.

It would be difficult to let it go on the account of something like this.

- I'm asking you not to. - Pardon?

The one responsible for this incident is Minister Lee Jung Myung.

The officer crossed the border under Minister Lee's order

and caused the death of an official of the Great Country.

It's all his wrongdoing and he should take full responsibility.

Not only that he's raised 'Pabul' within the palace and made a mockery of our national affairs.

He should be held responsible and taken to your Emperor for what he has done.

This will put an end to this incident

and get rid of those who disturb the well being of our nation. What do you say?

Right. I understand what you are saying very well.

What are you doing? Pour him a glass of wine.

Here, take a drink.

State Councilor and Ming Ambassador Ju Won Jing is here.

Let them in.

Yes.

Your Majesty.

Thank you for coming so far.

Not so, Your Majesty.

It's an honor you are welcoming me like this.

I have heard about our soldier killing a Ming official while going after Khitan at the border.

I regard it very regretfully.

Yes, the Imperial Emperor is very furious about it.

Joseon soldiers belittle the Imperial Ming.

He's asked me to bring an apology from Joseon.

A misunderstanding should be quickly resolved.

So what do you seek from Joseon?

Imperial Ming believes the reason for this incident

was due to Joseon holding too much military power at the border.

So the imperial king has decided the Joseon officials

who made those orders should be arrested.

What?

We will bring Minister of War Lee Jung Myung who holds the biggest blame to our Ming

and put him through our great judicial system for punishment.

Sir, I cannot allow that.

Lee Jung Myung is a Joseon official.

If he's to be punished, he will be punished by Joseon law.

Your Majesty, Lee Jung Myung went around the border willy-nilly and killed a Ming official.

This is not a light incident but a possible invasion of border.

Invasion of border?

It's the same as Lee Jung Myung and his men daring to provoke a war against the Great Nation.

If Joseon will support men like them, our Ming will not accept it.

Look, here, Sir!

Invasion of the border? How far-fetched!

Do you know how much our people at the border have suffered for years at the bullying of the Khitan?

Minister of War Lee Jung Myung was trying to resolve it.

Your Majesty, the Imperial Emperor has said there's no compromise.

What?

I'm sorry, Your Majesty.

Those responsible for this incident need to be punished.

Allow me to bring Lee Jung Myung to Ming.

How did you settle this case that the Ambassador was so pompous in my presence?

Your Majesty, I have done my best on this.

Someone must pay for the offense on Ming.

So you want me to give Lee Jung Myung to Ming?

Your Majesty, Minister Lee Jung Myung and the Daeyoon Faction used military power recklessly.

And they've endangered the border.

How can they be crimeless?

But to call that an invasion of the border? A war?

Minister Lee Jung Myung's only crime is to look after the people who live by the border.

You just sit and watch while the Ming ambassador makes such ridiculous claims?

I'm sorry to tell you but in order to stop Ming from sending troops to Joseon,

I've done my best.

If we don't go along with the envoy's request,

they will ask for bigger, more outrageous things.

In order to save the lives of those whose crimes are clear,

how much more sacrifice will we need to give?

Your Majesty, may you have mercy.

Please make a firm decision, Your Majesty.

Let's go.

Hyungnim, what's wrong?

Ok Nyeo, it's bad. Sung Ji Hun's been arrested by the royal prison.

What? For what?

The Ming envoy is seeking punishment of the entire Daeyoon Faction for the incident.

Minister Lee Jung Myung as well as Gang Sun Ho are arrested.

What?

What is this?

This is a royal letter Ming's Emperor granted to my father.

What?

Twenty years ago, my grandfather

was acknowledged for his contribution in pursuit of Khitan.

And the Ming emperor granted him this personally.

Manager Yang.

Yes, did you find a way?

I have a way to rescue Sir Gang Sun Ho and Sir Sung Ji Hun.

What? What is it?

Sir Sung Ji Hun's grandfather, Sir Park Tae Soo was an intelligence officer.

Among the items he left behind for Sung Ji Hun, there's a royal letter from the emperor of Ming.

Royal letter?

Sir Park Tae Soo once made a contribution going after Khitan.

So the Ming Emperor granted him a royal letter personally.

Since this current case also involves pursuing after Khitan,

that royal letter can help us in this situation.

Of course. We'll need to figure out how to deliver that royal letter to the King then.

I know that royal letter exists but I don't know where it is.

Only Sung Ji Hun knows where it is.

But he's currently locked up in the royal prison.

Manager Yang, could I get in touch with Sung Ji Hun?

If you mean how I snuck you in like I did with Clerk Ji, forget it.

The police bureau and the royal prison are completely different.

I know that, too. How about just you meeting him?

- Me? - Yes.

We must find that royal letter in order to save Sir Gang Sun Ho and Sir Sung Ji Hun.

I am ashamed before you two.

Your Excellency.

Please don't say that.

It's not your fault.

No, I

gave them justification to bring demise to not just me but to you as well.

I've lived a long life so I won't regret dying now.

But you are still young and what are we to do about that?

We are fine. You must endure this, too.

Yes, please don't become weak.

We have no way out of this.

What are we to do?

Why do you keep on calling me when I said no?

Hey, just a second. I just need to send a word.

It's not just me but you will die too when we get caught.

Hey, while we're chatting here I could've done it 100 times.

Who is the one who put you here in the first place?

Hey, you shouldn't be like that to me.

Hey, I said I can't.

Go.

Sir.

What are you doing here?

What's happening? Are you alright?

I'm fine.

Sir, endure it a little longer.

Ok Nyeo will find a way to save you guys.

What do you mean? Ok Nyeo wants to save us?

No, she can't get involved, too.

He's right. Don't let Ok Nyeo get involved.

Ok Nyeo has a way. That's...

Go out. Now.

Hey, I'm not done.

Lord Yoon Won Hyung is coming right now.

If we get caught, we're done.

Oh, Jeesh.

Go out. Now.

Yes.

Is it alright for you?

I've come to give you one last chance.

I don't want anymore bloodshed in the royal court, either.

I came to tell you how we can all live.

What do you want?

Resign from the Ministry of War and get all the Daeyoon Faction members to leave the royal court.

Your Excellency, you mustn't.

You and your men,

if they will all leave the royal court on their own, I'll figure something out for this.

- What do you think? - If you're here to talk nonsense,

you can leave now.

The result is obvious if you try to bear through like this.

Leave now!

I guess it's still going well for you.

I'll see how long you can last.

Did you meet him?

Did you find out where the royal letter is?

I didn't.

I didn't even get to bring that up due to Lord Yoon Won Hyung's arrival, Ok Nyeo.

I think it's going to be hard to get to him now. They're watching us carefully.

What about the Lords?

They both suffered torture but they look okay so far.

But there's more interrogation tomorrow so I don't know how much longer they will last.

- Enjoy. - Inn Lady.

Chun Doong's here.

Ok Nyeo didn't come?

She didn't, actually.

She said she'd come though.

Just come sit. She'll probably come soon.

Yeah.

Ok Nyeo, there you are.

Long time no see.

Ok Nyeo, are you alright where you got hurt? I heard you almost died!

I'm fine, so please don't worry.

What a relief.

Chun Doong orabeoni.

You guys talk now.

Yes, thank you.

Why did you call us to come?

I need you to help me find something in Lord Sung Ji Hun's house.

Lord Sung Ji Hung's getting interrogated at the royal prison right now, isn't he?

They'll be watching his house, too.

Yes, Chief, we might end up arrested, too.

I must find something inside. We need a way to do it.

Let's not worry. I'll find that way.

Hey, what's that?

Door.

Open it and go out. Get out. I told you when to get involved, didn't I?

It's always me.

Ok Nyeo, don't worry too much. I'll find a way.

Yes.

Man Soo,

let's go.

Hello.

Hey.

Wow.

Oh my.

So sorry. It's so dark at night. Sorry about that.

Wait. Who are you? You're pickpocket thieves, aren't you!

Don't fault an innocent now and just go your way.

Let's go, Man Soo.

Where is this mister going?

Let go! You guys want a good scolding today?

Why are you picking a fight with us? Want to die?

What? You are asking to die now.

Get your hands off of our Man Soo.

Bastard, want me to scold you?

Sir. Sir, come this way.

What is this fuss?

You jerk!

How can you do that?

Who the heck are you?

Hey.

Bastard!

Hey.

This way.

What are you?

The soldiers searched through the house but the royal letter wasn't found.

I'm sure it's hidden somewhere very discreet.

We don't have time. Let's hurry.

Yes, Chief.

Cho Hee.

This chest looks like it's been moved.

You waited long?

No, please sit.

Yes.

You wanted to see me over the matter of Gang Sun Ho?

Yes, my lady. I have a way to rescue Sir Sung Ji Hun and Sir Gang Sun Ho.

Is that really true?

Yes, but in order to do that, I will have to make a difficult request from you.

Sure. Please tell me.

Please help me meet the King.

What?

I must meet the King in person to show him something.

If I can do that, not just Gang Sun Ho and Sung Ji Hun,

but even the King will restore his position he's lost over the incident.

However, must you really meet him in person?

Could I tell him the message or make the request for you?

I know it's a difficult request.

But I must meet the King in person to tell him something.

Please help me meet the King.

My Lady.

Alright.

My Lady.

We can't be noticed by people. I know a secret tunnel.

Yes.

I haven't been able to tell the King I have the Princess with me.

Please wait here and I will bring the King here.

Yes, My Lady.

Je Seo.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I feel stuffy. Let's get some fresh air.

Yes.

Wait.

Your Majesty.

Ok Nyeo.

Sir?

Ok Nyeo!

♪ I cannot love you though I love you ♪

♪ In case I become an ache to you ♪

♪ Let me be sad alone and be in pain alone ♪

♪ In order for me to protect you within me ♪