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[Episode 46]

Have a seat.

Have you heard anything yet?

Yes, ma'am.

Was the baby Ga Bi was carrying born?

Yes.

That child, where is she now? What is she doing?

Ma'am, do you know who is the child Ga Bi gave birth to?

Who?

That child is none other than

Ok Nyeo.

What?

The Royal Physician said my illness is grave.

That it can be life-threatening at any moment.

Your Highness, you absolutely cannot talk about it this way now.

Hence, I have things to tell you.

Yes, Your Highness.

At the moment, Daegam Yoon Won Hyung and Madam Jung Nan Jung,

are aware that Ok Nyeo is in my favor and that I have faith and trust in her,

so they will not be able to dispose her now.

But, if I were to lose my consciousness once again,

at that time, not only will my life be in danger but Ok Nyeo's life will be difficult to preserve too.

So, I'd like to ask a favor of you.

No matter what happens, you have to protect Ok Nyeo.

Head Merchant, Sir Yoon Tae Won has sent us news.

He said to meet at the old place and that you'd understand then.

Yes.

Sir!

It's been a long time since we last met.

Right now, what I'm doing and who I'm working for,

you must be well aware of?

Yes, I do know.

I'm also well aware that you've joined hands with Gang Sun Ho.

Ok Nyeo you, among all the chaetamins I've groomed, are the most talented and intelligent child of all.

Yes.

In the end, you end up making a rash and foolish choice.

This... is not for you, Sir, to decide.

Please tell me, why did you appear in front of me?

Now, you have to come with me for a while. Madam Jung Nan Jung wants to see you.

I have no reason to see Madam Jung Nan Jung.

Are you then forcing me to take you by force?

I will not obediently follow you wherever you want me to go.

Ok Nyeo.

- Sir. - What has happened?

Who is he?

I'm asking you who is he?

He's someone I know from chaetamin days.

It's nothing. Don't think much about it.

But, why did His Majesty want to see you, Sir?

I have things to say to you.

Yes.

Ok Nyeo.

His Highness has already given his order.

Pertaining to Daegam Yoon Won Hyung and Madam Jung Nan Jung, he wants me

to protect you, Ok Nyeo.

What?

When I received the order,

I wonder if I can protect you,

if I have such qualification,

but I'm at my wit's end.

Why are you talking that way?

I'm able to preserve my life up till now, it's all thanks to you, Sir.

For you to say that... actually you've had to suffer so many terrible things because of your link with me.

Though I loathe Daegam Yoon Won Hyung and Madam Jung Nan Jung every time it happens,

I was unable to prevent them from carrying out their conspiracy and causing you harm.

Sir.

Ok Nyeo.

Can I be the man

who can protect you?

♪ Even if it were just hearing ♪

Can you really ♪ Even if it were just seeing ♪

really ♪ Have you ever experienced ♪

be fine in doing that for me? ♪ a love that filled your heart? ♪

When to Deagam Yoon Hyung Won, Madam Jung Nan Jung

and Queen Dowager Her Highness, my heart is filled with intent for revenge,

but I still hope to be together with you, Sir.

Really, ♪ If we try to love quietly, ♪

can I in this situation, still be fine with you? ♪ will we find out someday? ♪

My heart is filled with grievance,

and I have secrets that I'm unable to tell you yet,

can I in this situation, still be fine with you?

♪ I hope I’m somewhere in your mind ♪

♪ I hope to stay somewhere near your lips ♪

♪ The two of us will love each other ♪

♪ The two of us will be remembered ♪

♪ The two of us will be forever ♪

♪ The two of us. ♪

Madam, in your four pillars, it shows that overnight you'll lose everything!

Your reputation and your wealth, including the opportunity to live the remaining years peacefully!

Shut up, you wench! How dare you spout a curse like that on me!

I'm not done talking yet!

Due to your fear of the people's anger,

you will choose to end your life in your own hands eventually.

This is according to your four pillars.

Nan Jung! Nan Jung!

What's happening?

Yoon Tae Won has been released.

Isn't he supposed to undergo a trial tomorrow? Why is he released already?

He was released by the king's order. His Majesty sent the decree to the police director personally.

Why did His Highness do that?

That, I still don't know.

Madam!

Madam.

What's happening?

Madame, a man named Joo Cheol Gi asks to see you.

Let him in.

Orabeonim, please excuse yourself for a while.

Yes, I understand.

- Have a seat. - Yes.

Where is Ok Nyeo? Why are you alone?

It's my failure. I meant to capture Ok Nyeo and bring her to see you, but Yoon Tae Won appeared, so my plan failed.

Yoon Tae Won did?

Yes. If I were to capture Ok Nyeo by force in front of Yoon Tae Won,

I was afraid other matters may leak out, so I let her off.

Your judgement was right. To kill her,

we can wait till we are sure of her identity to do that, and it wouldn't be late.

Identity? What do you mean?

Ok Nyeo's mother, Ga Bi, was a palace maid.

If she was pregnant then, who would it have been from?

Are you saying, that Ok Nyeo could be a princess?

At that time, Ga Bi escaped from the palace with someone.

He was the captain of the palace guards, Lee Myung Hun.

That person could be Ok Nyeo's father.

In that case, we have to find that person, Lee Myung Hun.

No matter who Ok Nyeo is, that person would know the truth.

That's right. For the past twenty years, I've been trying to find out about him,

but to no avail. It isn't a simple matter.

Please leave the matter to me.

I will find out where that person is and will find out the truth of it all.

In that case, I'll entrust you with it.

Hyungnim. Hyungnim. Hyungnim.

Hyungnim.

You are here. Is anything going on over there?

No. They were meeting with Merchant Jang Seong Pung,

talking as thought they would be dealing on ginseng sales.

Looks like it will work out.

The problem is Dong Chang.

If he opens his mouth before the deal was done,

then it's over.

Ma Soo, you have to watch Dong Chang closely.

Yes, don't worry, hyungnim.

- Excuse me. - Who are you?

Is Chief Ok Nyo inside?

Like I said, who's asking for her?

I'm asking if she's inside...

I asked you first.

If you don't say, you can't meet with her.

Just tell me if she's in or not.

What difference does it make if you know who I am or not.

It's just that. Well..

Someone I've never met before is looking for our Ok Nyeo.

Of course I would ask.

Unni Young Joo?

They know each other?

She's so pretty. Very pretty.

Pretty? My @♪$.

She's so rude.

Aish. That's not it. I like the way she talks.

You like the way she talks. Should you be expecting a woman now?

Are you going to watch over Dong Chang? Hurry! Hurry!

Chief, Young Joo is here.

Welcome, sit.

Yes.

What's up?

The small faction officials going in and out of the Quee's Quarters

are talking about the heir to his majesty.

Heir? What do you mean?

In the event the King passes away suddenly,

they feel they need to prepare for an heir among all princes.

What?

His majesty is clearly alive,

and yet they are engaged in such treasonous talk.

Hey Joo, please tell Sir Kang So Hun, I need to see him right away.

Yes.

Your Highness. Of course it's most desirable for the King to have his own direct heir,

but in the event of unforeseen circumstance,

what would you say if we prepare an heir among the princes?

What do you mean?

What if you meet with all the mothers of the princes

and choose the one who could ascend to the throne?

Be careful with your words!

The King is still young.

How can you speak in such way?

Your Highness.

I regret to inform you

but we can't just sit back and wait.

For things to happen?

Kim Sang Goong.

Yes, Your Highness.

I will go see the King. Please prepare.

Yes. Your Highness.

After letting the crown prince go like that I have not produced

an heir which I know is a terrible wrong doing again the Royal Family.

With my poor health, it would be irresponsible for me to

continue to delay that task.

Your Majesty,

I regret to inform you but Minister Yoon and the Small Faction

are already looking at the princes

to choose the most suitable heir.

Yes, Your Majesty.

We feel what they are doing is treasonous.

You must punish them.

I understand.

But you can't just sit there trusting me.

What do you mean by that?

You must discreetly look for someone who can ascend to the throne

Look around.

Your Majesty.

You are young and strong

how can you speak so?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Please take back that order.

No.

I cannot let them threaten the throne by using the lack of an heir

as an excuse.

- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, it's Han Sang Goong.

Her Highness, the Queen Mother is here.

Right, bring her in.

You are dismissed.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Mother.

Why are you meeting with your officials when you have not fully recovered.

Please do not worry.

I am feeling good now.

What brings you here, without notice?

Your Majesty.

Having gone through what we just did,

I've concluded that we cannot leave the Crown Prince's pavilion empty.

Yes, mother.

It's all due to my shortcoming.

The Queen is unable to bear a child since she lost the Crown Prince.

There have been no more news from the concubines either.

Should we bring in new concubines?

I will talk the Queen nicely about it,

so please proceed accordingly.

Yes, mother.

I will think about it.

Have you looked into the princes?

Yes, how about one of the three sons of Prince Duk Hoong?

Prince Duk Hoong's sons.

That doesn't sound bad.

Who among the three would be the best?

Who cares about which one?

Wouldn't the youngest one be the easiest for us to manage?

Right.

Then I will report the same to Minister Yoon.

Yes, please do.

That's a great idea.

Right, have you looked into it?

Yes, Small Faction is considering one of the three sons of Prince Duk Hoong.

Prince Duk Hoong?

Sir, Prince Duk Hoon's face is unusual.

What do you mean?

One of his sons have a face that will ascend to a very high position.

By very high position, do you mean the throne?

There is something I said to Prince Duk Hoong.

By chance, do you have a son?

I have three sons.

One of your sons was born with a very precious destiny.

He will ascend to a very high position in future.

Which one of the three sons, are they thinking of?

We feel they are looking at the youngest, Prince Ha Sung.

If so, we just meet with Prince Ha Sung first.

Pardon? Meet with him?

We need to see what kind of a man he is.

That will help us decide if we should blow up the Small Faction's plan

or get ahead of them.

Yes, sir.

Please relay the request to meet with Prince Ha Sung.

Yes.

- Ma'am. - Have you found out?

Yes, please follow me.

Ok.

Isn't that Jong Geum?

What is she doing with a man from outside?

- I wonder? - Where is she gong?

Please go inside.

Ok.

Chil Bok sent me here. Do you know who I am?

Yes, you are the Minister Yoon's concubine.

I must give birth. Can you tell me the best ways?

Please make use of talisman.

Talisman?

I will write one that will help you with birth a great deal.

If I have one of these it will work for sure?

Not enough to just have it.

I will write you three in total.

So place them in places that I will tell you right now.

Where are those places?

First, inside of the pillow case of the baby's father's.

Pillow case?

Second, inside of your under garment.

Under garment?

What of the other one?

This is the most important.

The last one... needs to go to the place of origin.

The place of origin.

Daegam's waist.

Ah, his waist!

Yes.

If you do that, you will get pregnant and have a child.

Ah waist! Waist! Please hurry and write them.

You can do it, Huh Jong Geum. You can do it, Huh Jong Geum. You can do it, Huh Jong Guem.

Please hurry and write!

Don't laugh and write them.

- It's all done! - Please calm down.

Ah, yes. I will calm down.

You are distracting me.

The waist. The waist.

Madam, this is Soon-Geum. May I come in for a second?

Come in.

Madam! Madam!

I have something to tell you about the second mistress.

About Jong Geum?

Yes, madame. Sit.

What did that wench Jong Geum do now?

Madame, I was out in the market today and I saw Jong Geum.

I mean, the second mistress going to see a shaman.

A shaman? Why would she?

I looked into it and she got a talisman to help her get pregnant.

Does that make sense? The wench is a concubine because she got pregnant. Why would she need a talisman?

Madame, this is my guess.

Maybe she lied about being pregnant when she wasn't?

What?

Or else why would she spend such a large sum of money to get a talisman?

First just say nothing and see.

Watch closely what that wench is going to do.

In order to kick her out, we need a definite proof.

Yes, madame, I'll do that.

I'm not telling you to protect Ok Nyeo just vaguely.

You'll need power too in order to deal with Minister Yoon Won Hyung and Jung Nan Jung.

I am going to give you that power.

Your Majesty.

I heard you quit the market place control office over attorney work.

Yes, your majesty.

A court official can't be an attorney so I do so.

Then, under the current situation, it wouldn't suit to appoint you a court office again.

Yes, your majesty.

Then, what do we do?

Your Majesty, I will find a way to protect Ok Nyeo somehow.

Please don't worry.

Do you know Gang Sun Ho?

Yes, your majesty.

Lord Gang Sun Ho used to be an undercover investigator.

I went to Ming a few years ago over merchant company business.

I met him briefly then but we are not personally acquainted.

Then, I'll recommend a meeting so meet him first.

He will be great help to you.

Sir. Are you Lord Yoon Tae Won?

Yes.

I'll take you to Lord Gang Sun Ho. Let's go.

I'm sorry, but could you cover your eyes?

Jin Myeong, you step out. Yes.

This is our hideout. Sorry if we were rude.

Don't worry.

I know a lot of about you through Ok Nyeo.

You recently quit the market control office to take on attorney work.

Yes.

Do you know why His Majesty recommended us to meet?

I didn't hear about that part.

I have something to show you. Follow me.

Yes, sir.

One.

Who are they?

Some of them were my subordinates during our days as investigators.

The others are recently recruited.

Under His Majesty's order, I managed this private army.

His Majesty, why would he gather a private army?

His Majesty plans to use military power if necessarily to stop the evil deeds of the Minor Yoon faction.

Then, they are assassins?

You can say that.

His Majesty ordered to me to allow you to use them in need.

Is Ok Nyeo involved in this too?

What you saw was something Ok Nyeo and I have prepared for a long time together.

But Ok Nyeo doesn't know the king is helping too.

His Majesty says helping is to help Ok Nyeo.

Hence I showed it to you with trust in you.

I know you went through a hardship over the attorney work.

You must have learned something over that.

Yes.

The law, in the end, is only an aid and weapon to the have's.

And I am trying to find out what else besides the law can stop the Minor Yoon.

I have also long folded any desire to fight them with law or politics.

I am well aware this isn't something comfortable for you,

since you are related to Lord Yoon Won Hyung and Jung Nan Jung.

However, as long as you make the decision to stand by us,

I will help you till the end.

Have a seat.

Have you thought it over?

Yes, sir. I will do as you offered.

You've made the right decision.

Now, please tell me what I must do.

Your mission is to kill Ok Nyeo.

But it's not the right time yet so just report back to me her movements.

Yes, sir.

Have you heard anything about Ok Nyeo's identity as you spent time by her?

What? What do you mean?

Nevermind. You may leave.

Yes, sir.

Did you meet Lord Joo Cheol Gi? Yes, I did as you said, Your Highness.

Good. But he seems to be suspicious about your identity.

What?

He asked me if I knew anything about your identity.

It must be because he's caught onto something.

Hey.

Oh where did she go?

Hey, Yoo Geum!

Manager Yang, how are you?

Should I go tell the administrator you are here?

No, I didn't come to see Jung Dae Shik. I came to see you.

Me? Why?

Why else? Because I miss you.

What?

You know what, I bought this lavish thing for you.

Oh. No.

Hey. Take it when a senior gives you something.

No. Take it.

It's alright.

Here.

Hey, Manager Yang!

What are you doing? You're a police manager.

How can you harass a woman? A married one!

Married? I thought she was a widow.

I'm a widower too so you can't call that harassment.

Yoo Geum isn't a widow.

Yoo Geum is my woman, and my wife, and my other half, and my consort!

What? Since when? Did she get pregnant?

What? We went through the proper procedures and it's been about a month already!

I will not allow your crime of harassing my woman!

Wait. Sorry. I really didn't know. Forgive me once.

Let go of my hand!

Yoo Geum, sorry. Don't touch!

Hey, don't do this. Leave.

Leave. Sorry.

Leave.

Sorry. Don't touch!

Don't touch! Don't touch her hand!

Aigoo. Aigoo, that boy, seriously.

Aigoo, General Yang!

Goodness, what brings you here after being gone for so long?

Don't talk nonsense and just bring me the wine.

The room is empty right now. Go inside.

Why the room?

Have a sweet drink with me. Come on now.

Here you go, General Yang.

One more drink.

My goodn...

Did something upsetting happen to you?

Please drink it slower.

Don't talk so much and just pour me the drink.

Yes.

I was such a dummy.

What are you looking at?

Nothing.

What is this? What is this? Aigoo, what the hell is this?

I'm going crazy! This thing...

General Yang— No. Husband, where...

- Why are you like this? What do you mean "husband"? This cannot be. - Husband.

Husband! Husband, aigoo.

Oh my... I must be really going crazy.

Why the hell did I do?

- Can that be done, Hyungnim? - I am also— - Pardon me!

- My Lord. - Hyungnim, hyungnim.

Sir. How did to go with the meeting with Min Dong Joo? Did it go well?

Yea, it went well of course. Like the chief said,

we decided to deal at three times what we paid for.

Pardon? There are three?

Min Dong Joo isn't a light opponent.

That's what I'm saying.

I heard from Man Ok you were so nervous.

That you were shaking trying to hold the cup.

He doesn't have a brain, I'm saying.

Sir, you're sure you didn't ruin it?

Hey, to be honest, I was so scared that she might recognize me.

This is really, really killing me.

You guys remember last time when Ok Nyeo was the litigator?

I saw Min Dong Joo and Jung Mak Gae at the trial then.

I was so freaked out she might recognize me.

Wait, wait! Wait...

Dae Gil, I don't think this is working.

We need someone else to finish the deal.

Who?

Where are Young Bae and Jung Seok?

They went in hiding under Ok Nyeo's instruction.

Go and bring them here at once. How did I miss this?

This is the deal with Cha's company.

Take a look at it.

Hey, Hyo Eun's mom. Take a look at this, I said.

Pardon? What did you say?

Hey now. What's got you thinking so hard?

You didn't even hear me.

That isn't it, dear.

That Chief Jang that we're doing the ginseng deal with.

What about him?

We clearly only met once.

But he's familiar looking.

I think I saw him before. It's making me uneasy.

So you won't deal?

The priority is to come up with the money as soon as possible.

It's your imagination that's making you uneasy.

You think so?

Do you have any proof that the debt was forgiven?

- My Lord. - Oh.

Dear. Dear. I remember now.

I know how I know him now.

What did you say?

No wonder I was uneasy. Truly my instinct was right.

Wait, what are you talking about?

When Ok Nyeo came and ruined that matter with Jin Soo Myung.

Jang Seong Poon was there at the trial too.

Is that true?

Yes, that criminal was with Ok Nyeo.

Ok Nyeo?

I remember that criminal being right next to Ok Nyeo.

I saw him briefly but he looked like Ok Nyeo's subordinate.

Then, you're sayng this deal is

some scheme by Ok Nyeo?

It could be.

Then, this isn't time for this.

We need to go to the Ming Emissary Office.

And confirm again whether there really is a ginseng trade with Joseon.

Yes, I understand.

I'll go find out more about that Jang Seong Poon.

Hyungnim, if this deal pulls through the blame will be on you.

What do you think?

What else? I will run with the money Ok Nyeo promised me.

Hey, Man Soo.

Yes, Hyungnim?

Your sister. Man Ok?

Yes, Man Ok.

How long are you going to let her remain a giseng?

If I get a big sum this time, I'll buy her out.

And take her to live with me.

What? But that's up to her.

I can't say this or that about it.

Aigoo, this kid's so dense.

That's why I'm asking you to recommend me.

Ok, I will try.

- Do the favor well, brother-in-law. - Yes.

Let's go eat. I'll buy you something good.

Oh? Who are you dudes?

Are you Dong Chang?

Why are you asking?

You have to go with us.

Pardon? Where to?

You'll know once we're there.

Crazy bastards.

Man Soo, let's go. Move, punks.

Hey, what the crap is this today?

If you want to live, follow us.

You guys want to die then?

You know my name, so don't you know who I am?

I'm Dong Chang, you bastard.

You guys get lost if you don't want to die.

I told you to follow us.

Let go. Are you not letting go?!

Miss. Miss, why are you like this?

Spare us.

You guys dare to fool me and the madame.

To scheme with Ok Nyeo? And you expect to live?

What do you mean? What scheme?

That has never happened!

He's right, Miss. That cannot be!

Shut up!

I already know you made up the ginseng trade by scheming with Ok Nyeo.

Chief, we got framed. It's not true.

Let's see how long you last.

- Continue to torture them until they tell the truth! - Yes!

Miss! Miss!

We almost forgot this.

Ah, yes.

The trial is today, right?

Yes, at 7am to 9am at the police station.

Before the trial, if we want to see Tae Won once,

we need to go now.

Alright, go ahead.

- Yes, Uncle. - We'll be going.

- I'm going outside. - Go ahead.

We're late. We need to hurry to make it before 7am.

Where are you going? And not working?

Hey, Tae Won.

My Lord!

Quickly, come in.

- What is this about? - Hey.

- That's Tae Won, right? - Yeah.

- What an earth is going on? - Why are you talking like you've seen a ghost?

You.

What are you doing? Why are you wandering around?

Isn't this your trial day? You don't look like someone who escaped from prison.

Hey, did you get a release for some reason?

Did Daegam help you be released in some way?

His Majesty released me.

- His Majesty did?! - His Majesty did?!

W-what?

What happened? The Majesty personally came to see you?

Yes.

You are really something!

So now you have the King back you too?

Chief Merchant, we worried about Taw Won for nothing.

That's what I mean. People born with gold spoons in their mouths are different like this.

It's not like that! He just helped me this once.

Regardless, this is a great thing.

Daegam wasn't paying any attention to this so I was very worried.

I'm so glad the King stood on your side.

Aigoo. That's what I am saying, Chief Merchant.

What good is all this anyway. From what I hear,

the King is completely powerless being squeezed between Daegam and the Queen Dowager.

Hey, do you really want to say such harsh words?!

What I am saying is the truth!

What good is Sir Yoon Tae Won being released by himself?

Weijibu is not even allowed to go into Jeonokseo at all.

The Chief of Police is threatening to arrest all weijibu.

She is right.

Daegam and Jeong Nan Jeong is behing the Police Chief and his threats against Weijibu.

What should we do from now on?

We almost stopped our business from focusing on Weijibu.

It really is frustrating and annoying, Tae Won.

We have to endure. We've expected this much hardship from the beginning.

We just need to concentrate on being prepared for next big break.

We can't just retreat just because we lost once.

But honestly, isn't this like hitting a rock with an egg?

Hey hey you, when a man takes out a sword, he has to finish the job!

He is cool.

Bang, bang, bang!

Tell me what happened.

They confessed.

Is that so?

Wake them up.

Alright.

- Chief Merchant! - P-p-lease save us.

Chief, I've committed worst of sins.

Please forgive us this once!

It won't be enough to rip you up in pieces.

But given our long history, I will give you the last chance to live.

Chief, please save us. Please. We will do anything.

Please let us live.

Why are you looking so gloomy?

Older brother, what is the matter?

I have something to tell you.

Please tell me.

The ginseng traders from China that were supposed to come?

It was all a fake.

What?! What does that mean?

We almost got fooled by Ok Nyeo.

Pardon? Ok Nyeo? Tell me in more detail.

When I went to buy ginseng, I found someone who was selling them already,

so I told you I would trade with him right?

But when I looked into it further, I learned that he was a merchant operating under Ok Nyeo.

What?!

So we inquired with Mohagwan (Chinese Embassy),

we found out no trader was coming from China.

What did you say?!

Wow, look at you. You've become different people.

Ok, this will do just fine.

It feels so awkward.

This is so uncomfortable how can the gentry stand wearing it every day?

Hey, hey, hey don't be at ease! Your role is so important.

You have to finish what Sir Jang Seon Pung couldn't finish.

You have to finish current transaction.

I'm embarrassed.

Don't worry. We will definitely be successful.

But how much should we sell the ginseng for?

I'm not sure. About 90 nyang?

Let's start with 90 nyang.

Isn't 90 Nyang a little too expensive?

They will try to barter and lower the price of course.

But still, it should be reasonable.

Nan Jung, what do we do now?

What do you mean?

The Jang Seong Poong people who were under

Ok Nyeo? What should we do with them?

Ok Nyeo planned to deceive us again this time.

We are lucky to have found out in advance otherwise, we would have suffered another big loss.

We know they were trying to scam us. No need to hold back any longer.

I will release the private soldiers and take them into custody.

No, don't do that.

What are you saying?

We can arrest them any time of our choosing.

It's more important to see that Ok Nyeo commits an act that can really damage her.

Damage?

She would have spent a huge amount of money buying the ginseng.

If she can't sell them to us, she will have a difficulty getting rid of them.

Ginseng is a produce. If she can't get rid of them they will perish.

So, she will have to get rid of them even at low prices.

If we take advantage of this situation wisely

we could make her suffer losses

and obtain a large of amount of ginseng at a low price.

Alright.

Were you looking for us?

- Yes, please take a seat. - Alright.

I've called you to make my last offer.

This is a big opportunity for you to make a huge profit.

Why don't you join us?

As I've already told you, we don't have the capital to do so at the moment.

Yes, Chief. Thank you for your offer but we will stay out of this one.

Is Chi Soo outside?

Yes, ma'am.

Take these men and locked them up in the storage room.

Aigoo, Chief, w-w-why are you doing this?

Isn't this an over-reaction to us not dealing with you?

I know that you are conspiring with Ok Nyeo.

What are you doing? Take them out!

- Take them out! - Yes. - Yes.

Aigoo. Really. Chief Merchant, save us! Please!

Why are you doing this?

What are you doing this? Let me go!

Let me go you bastards!

You guys are really looking like the gentry.

You've come a long way from being the gangs of the market.

Uh! Uh! How dare you speak of it in front of us?

Playing around. What are you saying?

Play along.

- I am a little wait. - No ma'am, please sit.

- You are here in place of Chief Merchant, Jang Seong Poo? - Yes.

He had to stop over in Gaesung, so we had to come on his behalf.

You have nothing to worry about that since you've put us in charge of the ginseng trade.

I understand. Without further a due, tell me the price you are looking for.

How much per one geun?

At least 90 nyang per geun.

90 nyang?

We can't go one nyang below 90.

Isn't that a ridiculous price?

When the ginseng traders from China arrive,

you know we can get at least 150 nyang per geun.

You can't go wrong with this trade.

Are you interested? At 90 nyang?

My counter offer is 15 nyang per geun.

15 nyang?

That's nonsense. That's far below the price we bought them for.

I will not go one nyang above 15.

Chief merchant!

If not at that price, we have no interest in talking to you further. The rest if up to you.

- What's going on here? - Let's go back to the office.

Ah Ha.

- Hyungnim! - Ah, yes.

How did it go? Did you get the deal?

- A big trouble. - What do you mean?

They are refusing to deal at anything more than 15 nyang per geun.

- What? - What? - What?

W-w-w-wait. 15 nyang? Does that make sense?

I bought them for 30 nyang per geun. That'd mean a huge loss for us.

Anything more than 15 nyang, they refuse to trade with us.

Regardless, no way at that price.

Sir. If we don't trade, the ginseng will rot.

Yes. Then we will go bankrupt!

Ah.

This won't do. Go inform Chief Ok Nyeo immediately. Hurry!

Is Tae Won going to keep doing Weijibut work?

Yes.

Chief seems to be determined. I don't know if he can make it work.

I hear the Police Chief will be demoted on the order of the King.

What?

Looks like His Majesty is helping Sir, Yoon Tae Won.

If that's true, this is a great news.

Is Sir, Yoon Tae Won in?

He is in his office. Please follow me.

Let's go.

Sir.

What brings you here suddenly?

Sir, do you know of a guy named, Jin Pil Joong from China?

I do.

I got lots of help from him when I took my trading envoy to Yeon Gyung, China.

But what about him?

He's sent a letter for you.

A letter?

What's this about?

He's sending a big business guy named Oh Sae Chun,

he's asking me to help him with his big business transaction in Jeseon.

Ah, yes.

Hey, do you patrol well.

Hey, don't nap standing.

Hey, yes.

Yoo Geum. Yoo Geum.

Geum, Geum, Yoo Geum.

Yoo Geum.

Who are you?

Come with me.

Someone wants to see you.

Who?

You can ask personally.

Hey. Why are you doing this?

Just follow us quietly unless you want to die.

Yes.

Hey.

Hey, tell me what this is about.

Hey! Clerk Ji!

Hey!

They got you too?

Yes. Clerk Ji. They wouldn't tell me the reason.

I'm so scared I think I will die.

Those bastards.

Just answer what I ask and you might spare your lives.

Hey, why did you get us?

I know you had something to do with that girl Ga Bi who died in the year of Gyungja in front of the prison.

That Ga Bi gave birth to the girl who is Ok Nyeo. I figured it out.

What?

What I want to confirm with you

is whether that dead Ga Bi left any will or item behind.

You're here, your highness.

I heard you were headed to Icheon where Lord Lee Myung Hun is.

Yes, your highness.

We can't keep her in the capital anymore.

She can assist Lord Lee Myung Hun who has trouble getting around as well. So we've settled on that decision.

Yes, good idea.

Choi Hee and Il Soo will escort you.

Deliver her there safely.

Yes, your highness.

Hello? Hello?

My.

You came to see the lord?

Long time no see. How is he?

After you left, he's gotten much improved.

Please come in.

You stay here.

Yes.

Sir.

Just stay down.

No.

But who is this?

It's Madame Min Soo Ok.

She used to be a palace maid in the eastern palace along with Ga Bi.

Then, someone actually survived until now?

Yes, sir.

I have been protected by Lord Gang Sun Ho.

I see.

She will look after you as she stays here.

Go carefully.

Yes, ma'am.

If something happens, message us immediately.

Alright.

It's Joo Cheol Gi. I think he's headed towards Lord Lee Myung Hun's.

Let's go.

Ma'am. Ma'am!

Il Soo, look for Lord Lee Myung Hun. Hurry.

Yes.

Ma'am. Wake up.

Ma'am.

I don't see him.

What?

Ma'am. Are you awake?

Lord Lee Myung Hun. I failed to protect him.

Ma'am.

If I die like this, in the next world, how could I see Ga Bi?

Ma'am. Ma'am.

Ma'am.

Ma'am!

Ma'am. Ma'am.

Your highness.

Your highness. Big trouble.

What is it?

Hurry and speak.

Whose child was Ga Bi carrying?

Yours or Great King Joongjong's?

I...

know nothing.

Don't drag it out.

Just kill me.

I've looked for you everywhere for 20 some years.

I heard you ran to Ming nation.

I was touched by your lifelong devotion to Ga Bi.

When that wench Ga Bi ruined your life.

What's the reason you devoted yourself to Ga Bi?

Because Ga Bi's child is yours?

Hurry and speak!

Sir.

Your highness.

What brings you here without notice?

Sir. Joo Cheol Gi killed Court Lady Min and kidnapped Lord Lee Myung Hun.

What?

Hurry. We must find Lord Lee Myung Hun.

Joo Cheol Gi will torture him to find out my identity.

Yes, your highness, I'll mobilize the members right away.

Sir.

What...

did I just hear?

Why do you call Ok Nyeo your highness?

Identity? What does that

mean too?

♪ I love you but I can't love you ♪

♪ In case I become an ache to you ♪

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

♪ In order to protect you within me ♪

Jung Nan Jung doesn't know about her identity?

Her highness could be in danger too.

There's no other way but to face off.

What do you mean?

We need to expose their deeds to the world.

Ok Nyeo, your judgement is the right.

Your Highness, until when will you keep this a secret to the king?

When the time is right, I will tell him.

Is that really the truth?

It's a great opportunity to defeat the Minor Yoon faction.

I am not someone who's qualified to protect your highness.

But you said you would.

♪ This is all that my love amounts to ♪

♪ Let me be sad alone ♪