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[Episode 3]

Got you.

A whole bush of flowers.

He didn't come after Gil Dong.

How on earth did he...

Notice board!

[Searching for this man]

Anyone who recognizes this person, please report to Physician Hong at Hyeminseo.

How he got here isn't what matters.

Let's not panic.

He is a royal aide.

If I look flustered, I'll only seem more suspicious to him.

You look flustered from behind, or is that just my imagination?

Oh, my!

It is you, isn't it?

No wonder your voice sounded familiar.

You reacted awfully fast for someone who supposedly didn't recognize me.

Oh, please. Do you think I'd recognize you and pretend not to know you?

It was too dark to recognize you.

Though the moon is shining bright tonight.

That's what I'm saying.

The moon was bright, but when a man burst in,

I moved aside instinctively.

Besides, it's late for men and women to be mingling.

Now you care about propriety?

What about that night?

That night was...

- I mean... - A minimal explanation,

maximum persuasion,

or even a feeling that emerged by chance?

Any of those would be fine.

As you can see,

there's no excuse for lying about my status.

So,

the offense of insulting a nobleman

cannot be talked away.

Most of all, toying with you that night...

Toying?

I know

that can't be forgiven

with words alone.

You actually call us a madam and a laborer.

Then, did you run away that night knowing who I was?

No.

I was wearing silk the first day we met at the market too.

- Why? - Pardon?

Just tell me why you did it!

Oh.

Well...

Well...

That's...

That was driven by tangled impulses...

A mistake?

Yes, that sums it up.

Don't you think a mistake alone doesn't fully explain it?

I'm sorry.

I'll accept any punishment you give

without complaint.

What should I do?

What I wanted to ask wasn't about guilt.

You're saying the first step is to report it to the Police Bureau?

Yeah, aren't you leaving now?

I was just on my way.

Even if it was a misunderstanding, you saved the life of that fool, Eon Nom.

Consider today as settling that debt.

Actually, that was my fault too...

What's wrong with your arm? Are you hurt?

It's nothing serious.

Let me take a look.

Hey, you said you'd just take a look.

Well, a look doesn't seem to be working, though.

Just stop the bleeding for now.

That's why I came in the first place.

So, you didn't come because of the notice?

What notice?

It's nothing.

Then, was today another coincidence?

Well, a coincidence is an unintended meeting.

But I was too earnest for this.

Perhaps my wish reached the heavens.

What do you mean?

Try thinking about it from my side.

I couldn't help being so serious about catching you.

You ran away after all, didn't you?

Oh.

It's a cut. How did you get hurt?

An arrow grazed me.

Got shot by an arrow at this hour?

I was helping someone escape.

Helping someone escape?

Things got complicated and made someone a target.

Anyway, judging by how quiet the night still is,

it seems that person got away safely.

Only as far as

I can embrace.

Did I misunderstand?

Stop right there!

Maybe he said that to the guards, not Gil Dong.

Then, this wound

was because of me.

What's wrong?

Huh? What?

You've been staring since earlier.

It's because I can't see the wound.

Move a bit.

Well, I don't know the full story,

but the one you helped must be very grateful.

No.

By now, that person is probably thinking I tricked him, and blaming me.

The resentment won't last long, right?

No,

I can faintly hear it.

Just endless streams of filthy curses.

No, I truly didn't curse...

Probably?

If it were me, I don't think I would have cursed.

You don't have to comfort me like that.

He got hit by an arrow? Did you actually see it happen?

Well, a soldier apparently loosed his bow by mistake.

This is serious!

Go find His Highness at once!

- Yes! - Yes!

The wound isn't deep, but it could fester.

Once morning comes, you must see a private physician.

Hyeminseo doesn't have a lot of herbs,

so I can't use them generously.

How many do you still need?

There are patients every day,

and herbs are perpetually scarce.

Is that so?

Looking at your expression, anyone would think I'm gravely ill.

Examining you thoroughly is simply the least I can do.

Well, yes.

My concern for you is no less profound.

Not that it seems kind though.

For a moment, I thought, 'I might get hurt even more.'

Ouch.

'Hurt even more'?

We don't allow jokes like that at Hyeminseo.

I was sincere all along.

That night,

even when waiting for you, which wasn't like me...

You seemed confused.

So, I got a bit curious.

Part of me even wanted to go along with that confusion.

Never dreaming it was all a meaningless mistake.

About that day, I'm once again deeply sorry...

Enough.

You must've been very angry.

I'm not angry.

But, you seem very angry.

I'm really not angry...

What angers me is your apology.

I can see myself out.

It seems our coincidence ends today.

He looks furious, even from behind.

Did I fail to apologize properly?

Argh, where on earth is she?

Your Highness.

I still haven't located this woman. I'm deeply sorry.

What did you mean by that apology?

I truly meant that I'm sorry.

I will find her by tomorrow.

So, it's a mistake big enough to apologize for twice, right?

Pardon? Should I apologize a third time?

No, apologies are banned from now on.

Have you been here all along?

Is your injury alright?

Yes, as you can see.

Were you injured? Who did it?

Put that away.

What happened to Gil Dong?

He ran off without even looking back.

Cold-heartedly.

How many times have we met already?

I might grow attached at this rate.

Eun Jo.

Hurry up and come here.

Oh.

It's chilly. Why are you out here?

I was questioned at the Police Bureau today over something related to Gil Dong.

What? Let me see. Are you alright?

I'm fine.

That's not the issue.

Come here.

You mean all this was sent by a Police Bureau royal aide?

Yeah.

What did that royal aide from the Police Bureau look like?

His face was as white as the first snow,

his eyes were as clear as crystal,

truly a peerless handsome man.

I see.

Are we really talking about the same person?

Huh? What?

No, I meant he seems like a good person.

He even looks after things around here.

Oh, dear.

I'm glad

it was a misunderstanding.

What did you say?

Those were His Majesty's words.

'The remonstrances laid out by the censors grow more embarrassing by the day.'

'They are nothing but lies.'

So, you're saying we should have you

review the remonstrances before submitting them to His Majesty?

Have you truly lost your mind?

Flattery, too,

requires intelligence.

Now, take a look.

The desires you once harbored.

[Chief Inspector's list of crimes]

[Chief Inspector's list of crimes]

The bribes you extorted.

Please give me a little more time.

The lands taken from the people.

Even the servants beaten to death with clubs.

Each and every one of them

[Chief Inspector's list of crimes] is one of your desires.

I've heard rumors that you have a rather nasty hobby

of collecting the weaknesses of ministers.

Seems you've already admitted it.

Last time, Prince Do Wol didn't give me the chance to show you this.

Is this a threat?

Let's call it camaraderie.

Because I'm the one who wants you

to remain in that position more than anyone else.

So?

Are you saying you returned

all those wedding gifts to the Chief Secretary's house yourself?

And you carried them yourself, on your back?

Why on earth?

That was Eun Jo's bride price.

Have you no shame?

Do you have no decency toward Eun Jo?

She left at dawn again today to treat female patients.

Your Excellency, please stop.

Eun Jo should've been the eldest son of this house, not me.

Someone as foolish as me should've been born a servant.

Why are you doing this too, young master?

The state exam results were announced today.

Of course, I failed.

I won't shamelessly ask for comfort.

[Hongpae: Certificate issued to exam passers] Is that a Hongpae?

No need to congratulate me.

[First place] Top scorer?

You punk, I thought you were just idling around.

Be careful.

What are these?

These are the wedding gifts His Excellency Hong Min Jik returned.

[Nappye: Wedding gifts sent from groom's to bride's family]

That old man Hong is putting on airs again, huh?

Putting on airs?

You studied abroad as a child, so you wouldn't know Lord Hong, right?

He loves to put on airs like some great gentleman.

Father preserves his dignity as an old friend,

but I find him repulsive.

That Lord Hong's wench.

If she sets foot in our house, I'll trample her thoroughly.

Isn't that too harsh for your concubine?

Jeez.

As if.

She wasn't sold to me, but to Grandfather.

Just to nurse him in his illness.

What?

I heard that she pleaded with my father to hide that fact from Lord Hong.

Oh no!

It was the path of a nobleman.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Show proper respect, all of you.

- Wow. - Look at all this.

What are these?

They say the royal family bestowed medicinal herbs.

Which royal family member?

They say it's Prince Do Wol.

That's enough to sustain Hyeminseo for a year.

That's generosity on another level.

The court physician said the Grand Prince is extraordinarily handsome.

How nice for the court physicians.

They can see the Grand Prince at the palace.

It's good,

but isn't this rather sudden?

[Daejojeon Hall]

She declined to receive your greetings.

Inform Her Majesty that I'll return tomorrow.

So you were saying,

the herbs sent to Hyeminseo were payment for medical services?

Yes.

Hyeminseo is overflowing with patients and short on supplies,

so what choice do I have?

- That's good, then. - What's good about it?

By now, the court physician who examined Your Highness must be quite surprised.

- Why? - Oh.

She'll be thinking, 'The person I examined the other day was the Grand Prince himself?'

I told you to donate anonymously.

You did it all under my name?

Yes. The rumors about you are already scandalous.

We should make something like this widely known.

Are they about you?

Now that it's come to this, visit Hyeminseo, inspect the place, and offer encouragement.

No need.

When the Queen Dowager finds out, won't her anger soften?

I like that justification.

[Saboksi: Office managing] Go to Saboksi

[palace horses and carriages] and bring the finest horse.

- All of a sudden? - On your way, stop by Royal Wardrobe.

I've had a robe made from the silk the Ming envoy sent, so pick that up too.

Is that really necessary?

You're asking questions rather freely, huh?

My apologies...

Exactly, even apologies were banned, right?

Oh, this is just a mutter to myself.

Move aside.

As a bride, you should be looking

at this hairpin, not that ribbon.

To keep your hair neat for the first night.

Are you teasing me?

What?

You even studied erotic paintings so seriously, huh?

I was just trying to understand it somehow.

I thought if I understood, I might be less annoyed with him.

There! Over there! The master is here!

Huh? Where?

If he finds out that you and I snuck out without permission, we're in big trouble.

Quickly, kneel down first.

It's best to confess your mistakes early...

Run!

Run? Where?

Where to?

Stop!

- Let's turn back. - Yes.

Have I been caught?

I'm dead.

You're the...

Wait a moment.

Please...

Please help me.

Not sure whose daughter she is, but they're going to be in for it thanks to her.

The mortal danger seems to have passed.

I'm alive.

Is he the Grim Reaper or something?

Oh.

He's my older brother.

He considers it dangerous for women to go out.

Thank you for your help today.

Go safely now.

Dae Chu.

My lady.

- Ah, jeez. - Kkot Sim.

Am I that unmemorable?

Pardon?

If he can't remember me,

that must mean I didn't leave any impression on him, huh?

It hurts here.

Could you give me some medicine?

Hello? Is anyone here?

So crowded today.

If I stand in that line and wait, can I get treatment?

You don't need to wait.

If you reveal you're the Grand Prince...

Quiet.

If you're not here to inspect, why did you come?

Inspect? That'll just get in the way of their work.

Hey, there, are you okay?

What's going on?

Is she alright?

Are you okay?

- What happened? - What's wrong?

Mister!

Eun Jo.

Should we lift her?

No, calm her down first.

Moving her now will only worsen the seizure.

Please fetch the physician quickly.

Alright.

Ma'am.

Can you hear me?

Don't tense up trying to endure it.

Relax your body and lean on me completely...

She just needs to hold on until the physician arrives, right?

Ma'am.

Breathe with me.

Alright.

One.

One.

You're doing well.

Again! One!

One.

One.

- One. - What happened?

She had a seizure.

And she just calmed down.

Move her inside.

Yes.

She'll die at this rate.

Let's go.

Is she going to be fine?

Is he gone?

I guess you're looking for me, huh?

Oh.

Thanks to you, I managed to hold on.

I did shake off all the dust,

but I'm worried I might have ruined this delicate fabric.

If you need compensation...

No need for that.

This one is making trouble again.

I know.

Your hands weren't made just for tying your own robe, were they?

What are you doing? I just finished tying it up.

Leave it.

My hands can at least help with your wound.

I'll take care of it

later.

Consider this as repayment for tending to my wound the other day.

I can't go around owing anyone favors. That's why I'm doing this.

Tsk.

Fine, let's call it even.

You don't even realize you're hurt.

Are you always this dense?

You saw how flustered I was, didn't you?

Once the tension's gone, that's when it hurts and all that.

What's your name?

Eun Jo from the Hong family...

yes.

Why do you ask?

Just curious.

Why did you come here?

I'm curious about that too.

Are you here to get an apology from me...

No.

I said I wouldn't be curious about impulsive things anymore.

Okay.

It looks like expensive silk.

I'll return it later.

[Inventory record of medicinal herbs] What is that?

I have medicinal herbs bestowed by Prince Do Wol.

So, I was organizing the inventory.

Oh.

Prince Do Wol?

Actually, I came for that.

Dig up every possible weakness of Im Sa Hyeong.

Yes, my lord.

What's upset you so much to cause all this?

This is all worth a fortune!

Tell me why.

I'm not done yet.

Where are you going?

Oh, dear.

- Ah, my head. - Madam.

Clean it up.

Yes.

Everything up there is medicinal herbs sent by Prince Do Wol.

I'll inform the Grand Prince they arrived safely.

Go back to your work.

You must be quite close to the Grand Prince.

Close enough to conduct a secret inspection on his behalf?

I could say we're extremely close.

Rumors say he's handsome?

What do you think?

About what?

The rumors are remarkably accurate.

What else have you heard? Tell me everything.

They say he's a worthless loafer who's always out gallivanting.

Or perhaps he's observing the world and broadening his horizons.

And what else did they say?

That he's a womanizer who changes women every other day?

That's really not true.

It's my first time!

Your... first time?

I'm making excuses now, aren't I?

Oh.

I was careless.

I should've minded my words.

Making excuses means I care, doesn't it?

He's someone close to you. Of course, you care.

No, I never cared before.

No matter what anyone said.

What?

What's happening?

Is everything sorted?

Jeez.

It's the Prince's sincere regard, so they mustn't be used carelessly.

Yes, my lord.

You have deeply understood the Grand Prince's intentions.

The Grim Reaper?

Who are you?

Oh, this person is...

Never mind.

I won't greet a playboy who parades another family's precious young lady

around in broad daylight.

A playboy?

You might not know,

but there was a hidden detail

you weren't supposed to find.

Simply put, it's a misunderstanding.

What misunderstanding?

Didn't the woman cover her face

because your relationship wasn't proper?

His misunderstanding is none of my concern. And there's nothing between her and me.

Yes, yes.

I know that look.

I've seen it many times.

You don't believe me, do you?

That's not what matters right now.

It became important moments ago.

What?

I don't know about his affairs with women,

but I hope you won't judge him based solely on what you've seen.

I myself have received his help just now,

and even if I hadn't,

his position at the Police Bureau ensures his honor.

Jeez.

Ah, I wondered where you'd gone.

Huh?

They say seeing one thing reveals ten others.

You are banned from entering Hyeminseo.

Banned?

[Hyeminseo]

Banned?

How did you manage to put up with me all this time?

This, I cannot endure.

I'll inform him and demand accountability for this matter.

Just leave it.

- Pardon? - If I intervene now,

it'll only look like two playboys causing a scene.

Yes.

But about that court physician earlier,

her face seems strangely familiar.

His position at the Police Bureau...

Did I mention the Police Bureau?

The detox tonic sent by the envoy should be effective.

[Skin disease: An affliction on skin] Your skin disease is quite chronic.

I'm exhausted.

It's a painkiller.

Get some sleep.

When did you arrive?

Right after leaving Hyeminseo.

Her Ladyship asked for the decoction first.

Oh.

What is this?

Master got really worked up.

So, I picked out only what could still be used.

Where would you use the burned books?

For the outhouse.

Just like this.

[Chief Inspector's list of crimes]

[Chief Inspector's list of crimes]

This was in Master's quarters?

[Search Log] I heard

that you bestowed medicinal herbs on Hyeminseo.

Yeah, somehow it ended up like that.

Even in Gil Dong's incident,

I didn't realize you were someone who truly cares for the people.

The people?

For such a reason alone? Me?

Then, for what reason?

I'll at least look cool.

I should get going now.

Even playing around at the Police Bureau is getting boring.

Shall I start poking around the Ministry of Taxation tomorrow?

Aren't you tired of only thinking about leisure?

Actually, idlers are the busiest ones, you know.

Oh, Your Highness! I remembered!

That court physician from earlier.

She's the thief Your Highness has been after, right?

Finally, you've figured it out.

Since we're on the subject, let me ask.

I keep finding myself making excuses.

Wait here, I'll go check it out.

An arrow wrapped in cotton?

Gil Dong.

It seems you want a private audience with me?

[Chief Inspector's list of crimes]

This is the Chief Inspector's...

This was in Master's quarters?

It was burning in the brazier, so I snatched it quickly.

[Chief Inspector's list of crimes]

How could this be...

If I report this, can I handle the consequences?

Everyone could end up in danger.

Why?

What was written on it?

Oh.

It's definitely for the outhouse.

You may look after your neighbors in your own way.

It's actually a book I've wanted to read for some time.

May I have it?

[Chief Inspector's list of crimes]

It details all the corruption committed by the Chief Inspector,

from his tenure as governor of Pyongan Province

up to recent times.

I understand why you passed this to me.

But didn't I make myself clear then?

I said I wouldn't condone thievery

nor blame Joseon for letting corrupt officials slide.

That means

I intend to do nothing.

You must've mistaken my momentary kindness for decency.

I'm not someone who fusses over establishing justice.

So, if you want to live by your principles,

stick to petty theft and limit your charity to neighbors.

Catching one corrupt official won't change Joseon.

Who is it?

Leave it.

Who was it?

It was Gil Dong.

Did Gil Dong give you this note?

It's addressed to Your Highness.

I'm grateful for last night.

This document accidentally came into my hands, so I present it to you.

I got a bit carried away by a passing act of generosity.

Rather than with a mere thief like me,

I believe it'll serve better purpose with the royal aide.

'A mere thief'?

What's the matter?

He said he's just a mere thief.

Pardon?

Why is he so earnest about this?

Why does he step in every time as if it were his own business?

A mere thief is

making me annoyed.

What is that?

I should meet him.

Why do you have that look in your eyes?

Who do you intend to meet?

My brother.

I come to pay respects, Your Majesty.

Welcome, my brother.

How long has it been since we last met?

The night of the Gyeongo Year.

It still feels like just yesterday.

The day you drew your sword on me.

So,

what brings you here today?

[Chief Inspector's list of crimes]

[Manuscript: A handwritten copy] This is a handwritten copy.

While I was at the Police Bureau, it happened to fall into my hands,

and I verified the crimes listed with the royal aide.

You could've handled it at the Police Bureau.

But if a petition is filed, the Chief Inspector will intervene

during the public review process.

Do you expect me to punish him personally?

What if I don't do as you wish?

I have no wishes.

And there shouldn't be.

Surely you'd know.

How utterly heartless.

After all, his family has discussed marriage alliance with you.

Having a greedy man as a father-in-law would be my downfall.

As for justification, we can just settle it with 'justice will prevail.'

But what is your true intention?

Darn it.

I didn't want to be humiliated.

By some random lowlife.

What did you say?

Yes, childishly so.

My pride was wounded by them.

Why did you meet His Majesty?

You wouldn't let me set foot in the Queen Dowager's palace.

If I wish to see Your Majesty next time, I'll have to go to Gangnyeongjeon Hall.

Still, you...

Speak.

What did His Majesty say? Huh?

Go on, tell me already.

Do you want to see your mother die of frustration?

Since you're like this, I'll have to play even more diligently.

Being humiliated...

Should I at least spare my little brother's last bit of pride?

After all, I have my dignity as his elder brother.

Eun Jo.

Oh.

Hey, everyone here is illiterate.

Oh, she's here.

Here comes Eun Jo.

[Chief Inspector dismissed and exiled] Oh.

Just a moment.

[Notice: Chief Inspector Kim Deok Han seized the people's property]

What does it say?

Huh?

Read it quickly.

Oh.

Yes.

Chief Inspector Kim Deok Han

squandered the possessions of people impoverished by famine...

What on earth are you doing?

And he seized their lands through ruthless interest rates,

- ultimately plunging them into poverty. - Your Majesty.

Truly, it's against human morality.

Return the fields stolen by the criminal

to their rightful owners to prevent grievances.

Confiscate his office and property, and exile him according to law.

Thus,

- the corrupt official who plundered... - Who plundered the people's granaries

is hereby punished.

Oh, my!

This is like a blessing in the midst of a drought.

It seems Heaven is not entirely indifferent.

- Thank you. - Thank goodness.

This is wonderful.

What is it?

Wasn't that just a passing act of kindness?

- This is wonderful. - Heavens!

[Royal Investigative Bureau]

You wretch!

How dare you!

I asked how that document ended up in the Grand Prince's hands.

You stabbed me in the back and now frame me for it?

Didn't the Chief Inspector present the document to Prince Do Wol?

No matter how foolish, the Chief Inspector wouldn't have destroyed himself.

Only you and I knew the contents of that secret document.

So why not subtly probe the Grand Prince...

The Grand Prince still doesn't know it was originally mine.

Had he known,

he wouldn't have dismissed just the Chief Inspector.

Now, send someone to watch the Grand Prince.

Find out who he meets

and where he goes.

Here comes.

Wow, what's this?

Oh, it's so delicious.

Oh, Seok Sam, come here quickly.

Oh my, Seok Sam is here.

- Chil Seong, what are you doing? - Come on, sit down.

Here, Seok Sam, take this.

- Let's drink. - I'll drink it all.

Come, let's all share a drink.

- Alright. - Let's drink.

Please just stop by briefly and raise a glass.

Believing Your Highness to be the royal aide,

despite their humble means, they've prepared food, waiting for you.

Showing a bit of credit is my usual rule,

but tonight is busy.

- Busy? - I don't know.

Dae Chu, go in my stead.

- Me? - Meet at the palace gate at Sul hour.

And you.

Starting tomorrow, track Gil Dong's movements again.

Why is that?

The Chief Inspector's crimes detailed in the document

aren't information a petty thief could easily gather.

Do you think Gil Dong has a backer?

We need to check whether there's someone

behind him or if it really happened by chance,

as the letter says.

Understood.

And I've grown curious

about that punk's face.

She wasn't sold to me, but to Grandfather.

Just to nurse him in his illness.

Looks like you've got nothing to do, huh?

Oh.

I was unaware that you were the second son of this family the other day.

My apologies.

That Lord Hong's wench.

If she sets foot in our house, I'll trample her thoroughly.

I'll take it that you've accepted my apology.

Then, I'll take my leave.

Decline the marriage.

My marriage?

Why should I do that?

It's unbearable

having an inhuman thing like you wriggling around and living in this house.

I'll keep that in mind.

In Joseon, a concubine's child is disqualified.

That means someone like you in this house is half-beast.

I know that well enough.

No.

You don't know.

Remember today's humiliation.

The moment you set foot here again, it'll be ten times worse.

Remember, my brother has a fiercer temper than anyone.

Is that a warning?

It's charity.

One must pretend to be kind sometimes.

Why me?

Because Lord Hong seems surprisingly sincere

even toward an eolnyeo, enough to return the marriage gifts.

You mean His Excellency?

Jeez.

You and your father seem very affectionate indeed.

What a mess your family is.

I must see His Excellency.

Eun Jo.

Don't go acting like this, even you.

Young master is right.

It was fine to accept them all.

What's wrong with having no shame?

If we pretend not to know and accept them, we could live comfortably.

Is that so hard?

'I won't have her enter this house with an even heavier heart.

Her heart is already weighed down simply by

recovering her mother's servant documents

and maintaining this household.

I'll repay even that little by little.'

He told the Chief Secretary this and returned.

Don't say anything.

Blame only your frivolous mother

who was happy receiving your wedding gifts.

It's late. I should go prepare dinner.

I can't handle this, really.

How am I supposed to hold the wedding like this?

Are you there?

Where is she?

What are you doing there?

Why are you here?

I happened to be passing by.

The moon was out.

And

I also have something to get back from you.

Ah, right. The robe string.

I washed it and left it at home.

Wait a moment. I'll come down.

No, stay there.

What were you looking at?

Just... the night.

I hate the night.

It sits there peacefully, as if nothing ever happened.

That's why I like the night.

Especially, the night I see from atop the roof.

From here,

people look small, houses look small,

even the distant palace looks small.

And my worries seem to shrink along with them.

What worries?

I could share them out of kindness.

I'll decline.

If someone supported me, I might want to quit everything.

Then, quit.

Whatever it is, it seems like you could quit at least once.

If needed, I'll make you quit.

You talk like you know something.

Even if I don't know anything,

I'm someone who can make you quit, whatever it is.

Oh.

Do I have a powerful backer now?

It shrank a little more than before.

Just that?

It should shrink by everything except that little bit.

By the way,

I heard something about the Chief Inspector's household.

I heard the Police Bureau investigated.

I've been curious since last time.

How did you know I'm with the Police Bureau?

I don't remember saying anything.

Oh.

Well...

Oh, sweet! So sweet!

What? You said you wouldn't see me until you pass the state exam.

Congratulations on topping the exam.

Let's forget the past, like men.

Seems nothing's amiss at home?

What's wrong?

That eolnyeo from your house.

Ugh, don't bring her up. It sours the wine.

Jeez.

Weren't you singing 'our Eun Jo, our Eun Jo' just a while ago?

Why the grim face?

Nine out of ten patients who come to Hyeminseo after being shot by arrows at night

are patrol officers from the Police Bureau.

That makes sense.

So, I naturally assumed you were with the Police Bureau.

I also know you sent rice to Lady Dong Ju.

You know that widow too? How?

Because the former Chief Inspector was often violent,

the servants from there had no choice but to come to Hyeminseo frequently.

Predictably, it's the same old story.

Thank you.

Why are you thanking me?

Well, I know them fairly well too.

It's not gratitude someone as idle as me deserves.

There's someone else you should thank.

Who?

There is

a meddlesome fool, just like you.

You mean Gil Dong, huh?

I only passed along his message.

Even your resolve to convey his message counts too.

No, really, it does not.

From what I can see, you seem like a decent person,

but you don't seem to realize it yourself.

Or are you just pretending not to be?

How can you be so sure just from seeing me a few times?

It's intuition honed through years of social experience.

Anyway, about this,

it's truly fortunate that you resolved this matter.

Fortunate?

What exactly do you mean?

I mean...

You're intelligent,

and accomplished in many ways, that sort of thing.

Don't say that so lightly.

- What? - Poverty,

misery, wretchedness, tears.

It sounds like I might be one of the few

fortunate things amid all that misery.

I simply meant it was fortunate.

Follow me.

Instead of returning your robe string, I'll change your dressing.

Before the Chief kicks us out.

Who's getting kicked out?

Hey, hey, Jae Yi.

Let's have just one more drink.

Let go.

[Hyeminseo]

It's Hyeminseo.

Perfect! I'll finish off this wench today!

I've said it many times,

but prohibitions, orders, permissions, relief,

those are usually my domain.

I was joking.

Even if you come again, he won't chase you away, so don't worry.

That's not what I worry about.

Imagine how appalled the Chief would be if he knew who he banned.

That's what worries me.

Since earlier, you...

You must be the offspring of a very distinguished family, huh?

One of the most distinguished in Joseon.

Just know that much for now.

I'm sparing you the shock by not telling you all at once.

And I treated such an esteemed person like a fool.

You must've found it terribly unfair, huh?

It was strange.

A strange woman not even half my size

standing defiantly before me.

His mind seems unsound and prone to mistakes,

so please show a gentleman's forbearance.

That's why I became curious.

Was that when it began?

That's ridiculous.

That really exists?

What does?

Why are you looking at me like that? It's embarrassing.

Same here.

I'm embarrassed by myself too.

What?

What I'm about to say will be even more embarrassing.

Do you have a man you like?

W-Why do you ask?

Even if there is, it's none of my concern.

You have time tomorrow, right? Make time for me.

What are you doing now?

I'm making a move on you.

And starting now,

I intend to do it properly.

Oh.

That... That is...

I'm soon to be married...

How did you get in here?

What is this?

Late at night,

a man and woman alone?

Who is this man?

You should introduce yourself first.

Wait a moment.

What's the matter?

You look flustered. Amusing, isn't it?

I must have seen something I shouldn't have, huh?

What?

It looks exactly like a secret rendezvous.

And a meddler shows up at just the right moment, right?

Does that guy know?

That you're marrying a seventy-year-old man.

Wow.

Your expression keeps getting more interesting.

It'd be even more amusing if that fellow knew.

Hey.

You tell him.

Who do you think

I am exactly?

♫ I want to hold you, loving you ♫

♫ I don't want to let you go for even a moment ♫

♫ Staying just like that dreamlike image ♫

♫ Will you stay forever, even as time passes ♫

♫ Now, come to my side, loving you ♫

♫ If you come one step closer ♫

♫ Every day filled with you and me ♫

♫ Will shine beautifully, I believe ♫

I hope we don't meet again after today.

Shall I take her?

I'm the Grand Prince of this nation.

Do you think I can't take her if I want to?

Is heartbreak really that painful?

Reject the marriage.

Do you really want to be sold off?

As you said, it's just the desperate struggle

of an eolnyeo trying to survive.

Why not be honest?

You're running away from me right now, right?

How many times have you even met me?

How many more times do you need?

To make you understand this behavior.

Just one word is enough.

Just say you'll accept me.