1 00:00:11,022 --> 00:00:14,802 [Episode 29] 2 00:00:18,302 --> 00:00:22,501 You should all be well aware of what you are to do tonight. 3 00:00:22,502 --> 00:00:29,131 Should tonight's mission be revealed, not only will you all lose your lives, it will also result in bad consequences for our madam. 4 00:00:29,132 --> 00:00:34,291 You must carry out this mission with the determination to take your own life the moment you are caught. 5 00:00:34,292 --> 00:00:37,991 There is a plague spreading in multiple parts of the capital! 6 00:00:37,992 --> 00:00:40,931 Did you just say a plague? 7 00:00:40,932 --> 00:00:45,911 Yes, Your Majesty. The general hospitals are teeming with patients with the same symptoms. 8 00:00:45,912 --> 00:00:47,711 Not only that, 9 00:00:47,712 --> 00:00:53,182 cows and horses have been coughing up blood and dying in a most strange way. 10 00:00:54,142 --> 00:00:56,251 The people of this nation are being stirred up. 11 00:00:56,252 --> 00:00:59,432 We must come up with a remedy for all this! 12 00:01:00,232 --> 00:01:05,721 As you expected, plagues and peculiar incidents are happening in the capital. 13 00:01:05,722 --> 00:01:12,741 What do you think? Do you think Queen Dowager and Jung Nan Jung are behind all of this? 14 00:01:12,742 --> 00:01:16,922 I have my suspicions, but we have no evidence! 15 00:01:19,502 --> 00:01:24,061 If only your suspicions are true, 16 00:01:24,062 --> 00:01:30,021 then what is the reason they would stage such an event at the cost of so many lives? 17 00:01:30,022 --> 00:01:32,951 I... don't know that yet. 18 00:01:32,952 --> 00:01:37,451 All I do know is that we must know the answer to that question if we are to come up with a countermeasure. 19 00:01:37,452 --> 00:01:41,151 You try to find out as quickly as you can. I will also try to see what is going on. 20 00:01:41,152 --> 00:01:44,421 Yes, I will definitely find out for you. 21 00:01:44,422 --> 00:01:47,911 There are plagues and peculiar incidents happening in the capital, 22 00:01:47,912 --> 00:01:50,571 and I feel this is related to Jung Nan Jung somehow. 23 00:01:50,572 --> 00:01:53,251 You try to get to the bottom of it and report back to me. 24 00:01:53,252 --> 00:01:55,292 Yes, Your Majesty. 25 00:02:20,702 --> 00:02:22,502 Ok Nyeo! 26 00:02:46,282 --> 00:02:50,542 What brings you here? 27 00:02:51,472 --> 00:02:53,972 I have something to tell you. 28 00:02:55,062 --> 00:03:01,542 I'm sorry, sir, I have nothing more to hear from you. 29 00:03:10,532 --> 00:03:12,741 Why are you being like this? 30 00:03:12,742 --> 00:03:15,831 Let me ask you the same thing. Why are you being like this? 31 00:03:15,832 --> 00:03:21,401 Even if the rest of the world misunderstood me, I trusted that you would know my true intentions. 32 00:03:21,402 --> 00:03:26,141 But why are you so cold? 33 00:03:26,142 --> 00:03:32,271 Was I only worth this much to you? 34 00:03:32,272 --> 00:03:35,461 Did you just say your true and sincere intentions? 35 00:03:35,462 --> 00:03:41,211 That sincerity makes me more and more confused. 36 00:03:41,212 --> 00:03:46,071 If your true intentions are different than what I know, 37 00:03:46,072 --> 00:03:50,892 then don't talk the talk, rather help me see and feel for myself. 38 00:03:53,222 --> 00:04:00,862 How I see and perceive your actions right now, sir, is no different than how I see Jung Nan Jung's. 39 00:04:01,802 --> 00:04:06,771 Don't you say such a thing so easily! How could you say that I am no different than Jung Nan Jung! 40 00:04:06,772 --> 00:04:12,221 I heard that you enacted an unprecedentedly heavy tax on all the trade companies. 41 00:04:12,222 --> 00:04:18,682 You use your power and authority to do anything it takes to achieve your goals! 42 00:04:20,542 --> 00:04:23,922 If that is not true, then try denying it. 43 00:05:21,282 --> 00:05:24,311 Let me ask you the same thing. Why are you being like this? 44 00:05:24,312 --> 00:05:29,881 Even if the rest of the world misunderstood me, I trusted that you would know my true intentions. 45 00:05:29,882 --> 00:05:33,821 But why are you so cold? 46 00:05:33,822 --> 00:05:39,382 Was I only worth this much to you? 47 00:06:00,922 --> 00:06:05,591 If your true intentions are different to what I know, 48 00:06:05,592 --> 00:06:10,352 then don't talk the talk, rather help me see and feel for myself. 49 00:06:11,952 --> 00:06:19,392 How I see and perceive your actions right now, sir, is no different than how I see Jung Nan Jung's. 50 00:06:35,602 --> 00:06:40,251 This is a summary of the former kings during times of plague and disease. 51 00:06:40,252 --> 00:06:42,112 That will do. 52 00:07:22,592 --> 00:07:24,552 Head Merchant! 53 00:07:31,582 --> 00:07:33,372 So Jung! 54 00:07:34,402 --> 00:07:36,881 Why are you so drunk? 55 00:07:36,882 --> 00:07:40,641 I need another drink. 56 00:07:40,642 --> 00:07:43,422 Please prepare a table for me. 57 00:07:45,122 --> 00:07:49,582 Head Merchant! You are already so drunk! 58 00:08:07,902 --> 00:08:10,352 You're already awake? 59 00:08:12,582 --> 00:08:16,201 It's some honey tea. Drink some. 60 00:08:16,202 --> 00:08:21,251 Did I perhaps make a mistake? 61 00:08:21,252 --> 00:08:24,321 I sincerely hoped you would make a mistake. 62 00:08:24,322 --> 00:08:27,281 Disappointingly, no such thing happened. 63 00:08:27,282 --> 00:08:31,901 Anyway, what was it that made you drink so much? 64 00:08:31,902 --> 00:08:34,102 Nothing. 65 00:08:36,282 --> 00:08:39,012 That doesn't make any sense. 66 00:08:43,112 --> 00:08:45,451 Did you hear? 67 00:08:45,452 --> 00:08:47,181 What news? 68 00:08:47,182 --> 00:08:50,881 Last night Yoon Tae Won slept in So Jung's chambers. 69 00:08:50,882 --> 00:08:53,242 - What? - Is that true? 70 00:09:01,062 --> 00:09:05,931 Orabeoni, what is the relationship between Ok Nyeo and Yoon Tae Won? 71 00:09:05,932 --> 00:09:10,511 Considering that he would even go into the mountain thieves' den to find Ok Nyeo, 72 00:09:10,512 --> 00:09:13,301 they aren't in an ordinary relationship, right? 73 00:09:13,302 --> 00:09:18,181 Man Ok! You sure are 'sharpity' sharp! 74 00:09:18,182 --> 00:09:20,521 From what I can see, they like each other a lot! 75 00:09:20,522 --> 00:09:26,282 But they never tell each other and beat around the bush. It makes me feel so frustrated. 76 00:09:27,602 --> 00:09:33,701 So Jung is so lucky. I wish I could hug someone like him. 77 00:09:33,702 --> 00:09:35,181 Me, too. 78 00:09:35,182 --> 00:09:37,411 Both of you are dreaming way too big. 79 00:09:37,412 --> 00:09:40,921 What? You're picking a fight with me again? 80 00:09:40,922 --> 00:09:43,561 I didn't say anything wrong. What do you mean I'm picking a fight? 81 00:09:43,562 --> 00:09:46,411 You! You want a piece of me again? 82 00:09:46,412 --> 00:09:48,911 - You stood up huh? Now what? - Ladies. 83 00:09:48,912 --> 00:09:52,611 What are you going to do? 84 00:09:52,612 --> 00:09:55,192 What is all this commotion about again? 85 00:09:56,302 --> 00:09:57,791 Gather around. 86 00:09:57,792 --> 00:09:59,232 Yes, Madam. 87 00:10:03,042 --> 00:10:07,351 From today onwards, Sosoroo will be closed temporarily. 88 00:10:07,352 --> 00:10:08,951 Why? 89 00:10:08,952 --> 00:10:13,042 There is a plague spreading through Hanyang, so we won't be bringing in any guests. 90 00:10:14,162 --> 00:10:19,202 Let it be known, you better not roam around outside. 91 00:10:27,262 --> 00:10:31,691 Who is he that he would enter the palace at such a late hour? 92 00:10:31,692 --> 00:10:35,191 We have yet to find that out. 93 00:10:35,192 --> 00:10:39,201 If it is a nobleman that Ok Nyeo continues to meet regularly... 94 00:10:39,202 --> 00:10:44,321 there must be something to it. Hurry and find out who he is. 95 00:10:44,322 --> 00:10:45,322 Yes, Madam. 96 00:10:49,802 --> 00:10:52,181 Ok Nyeo! 97 00:10:52,182 --> 00:10:54,971 - Yoo Geum Unni. - You're too much! 98 00:10:54,972 --> 00:10:58,091 You were in Hanyang all this time! Why didn't you visit earlier? 99 00:10:58,092 --> 00:11:00,421 I'm sorry. Have you been well? 100 00:11:00,422 --> 00:11:02,651 I missed you, Yoo Geum Unni. 101 00:11:02,652 --> 00:11:05,072 I really missed you, though! 102 00:11:06,272 --> 00:11:09,331 Let's go inside. Everyone will be so delighted when they know about your visit. 103 00:11:09,332 --> 00:11:12,221 - Yes, Unni. - Let's go. 104 00:11:12,222 --> 00:11:15,022 You should have come earlier! 105 00:11:16,452 --> 00:11:19,891 Prison Warden sir! Ok Nyeo is here. 106 00:11:19,892 --> 00:11:22,481 Hey, look who's here! Ok Nyeo! 107 00:11:22,482 --> 00:11:23,621 My Lord. 108 00:11:23,622 --> 00:11:27,641 Ok Nyeo! Welcome! Welcome indeed! 109 00:11:27,642 --> 00:11:30,141 I'm sorry for worrying you, sir. 110 00:11:30,142 --> 00:11:32,821 Ok Nyeo, I missed you. 111 00:11:32,822 --> 00:11:36,641 I heard you are now an administrative scholar at the Rites Bureau. What brings you to Jeonokseo? 112 00:11:36,642 --> 00:11:38,861 To see the prison warden for a bit. 113 00:11:38,862 --> 00:11:40,661 I have some news for you. 114 00:11:40,662 --> 00:11:42,251 Me? What news? 115 00:11:42,252 --> 00:11:46,251 Sir, did you know there is a plague spreading all across Hanyang? 116 00:11:46,252 --> 00:11:48,491 Plague? What do you mean? 117 00:11:48,492 --> 00:11:49,641 You didn't know? 118 00:11:49,642 --> 00:11:53,891 Because of the news of the plague, you can barely see one or two people out on the streets. 119 00:11:53,892 --> 00:11:58,841 Ok Nyeo, we already know that. Prison Warden Sire, we were just about to tell you about it, too. 120 00:11:58,842 --> 00:12:02,311 We here at Jeonokseo also need to prepare for the plague. 121 00:12:02,312 --> 00:12:06,701 In times of plague, Jeonokseo is one of the two places with the highest incidents. 122 00:12:06,702 --> 00:12:08,271 Oh? How? 123 00:12:08,272 --> 00:12:13,181 Well, there are a lot of people in a small space, so the rate at which the plague spreads is a lot faster. 124 00:12:13,182 --> 00:12:16,401 That's right, My Lord. In the year of the red tiger there was a plague in Hanyang, 125 00:12:16,402 --> 00:12:19,751 and over half of the Jeonokseo inmates died. 126 00:12:19,752 --> 00:12:24,431 The prison warden at the time was fired, as a consequence. 127 00:12:24,432 --> 00:12:29,361 He was let go? This is a big deal indeed. What do I need to do? 128 00:12:29,362 --> 00:12:33,641 First, alert the Ministry of Justice and release the criminals with light and petty crimes. 129 00:12:33,642 --> 00:12:37,311 And you must quarantine the inmates that already have signs and symptoms. 130 00:12:37,312 --> 00:12:42,111 Got it, I will. Administrator Lee, please compile a list of all the inmates to be released. 131 00:12:42,112 --> 00:12:43,711 Yes, Sire. 132 00:12:43,712 --> 00:12:45,691 - Constable Yoo! - Yes? 133 00:12:45,692 --> 00:12:50,261 You go to the cells and check to see if there are inmates that who to be separated. 134 00:12:50,262 --> 00:12:51,551 Why do I have to do that? 135 00:12:51,552 --> 00:12:54,021 Wait, then do I have to do that? 136 00:12:54,022 --> 00:12:56,311 Just do as you are told! Why must you talk back at me about it? 137 00:12:56,312 --> 00:12:58,281 You don't want to? Then leave Jeonokseo! 138 00:12:58,282 --> 00:13:00,041 Clerk Ji. 139 00:13:00,042 --> 00:13:04,641 I will prepare the papers! The former prison warden and current constable will be resigning. 140 00:13:04,642 --> 00:13:09,841 Great. Ok Nyeo, Constable Yoo is resigning from his office. 141 00:13:09,842 --> 00:13:12,721 Then I will do it. 142 00:13:12,722 --> 00:13:16,411 No! I will do it, I will! 143 00:13:16,412 --> 00:13:19,962 Then move quickly! What are you doing? Quickly! 144 00:13:20,712 --> 00:13:25,451 If you're sick, come forward immediately! 145 00:13:25,452 --> 00:13:29,541 Take out all the mats and dust from your cells. 146 00:13:29,542 --> 00:13:32,051 - Lord, My Lord! - What? 147 00:13:32,052 --> 00:13:33,601 There is a sick person here. 148 00:13:33,602 --> 00:13:36,322 - Do you want to come in? - Yeah, alright. 149 00:13:41,622 --> 00:13:45,671 Hey, it's Man Suk. Hey, hey! Man Suk, are you alright? 150 00:13:45,672 --> 00:13:47,661 Aigoo... we need to call a doctor! 151 00:13:47,662 --> 00:13:49,901 - Hey, hey! Call for a doctor! - Yes, sir! 152 00:13:49,902 --> 00:13:53,631 Aish! My goodness! Aish, aish! 153 00:13:53,632 --> 00:13:58,181 My Lord! Ah, My Lord! 154 00:13:58,182 --> 00:14:00,592 Aigoo, seriously... 155 00:14:05,142 --> 00:14:07,082 Hurry and take your clothes off. 156 00:14:12,762 --> 00:14:15,411 Move quickly! 157 00:14:15,412 --> 00:14:18,441 Let's go, let's go. Hey, hey. Be careful. You, be careful. 158 00:14:18,442 --> 00:14:21,062 Oh, be careful here. Aigoo! Okay. 159 00:14:21,952 --> 00:14:24,042 Go that way. Aigoo. 160 00:14:25,162 --> 00:14:28,801 - My Lord, you've arrived. - Yes, yes. 161 00:14:28,802 --> 00:14:31,111 But where is Constable Yoo? 162 00:14:31,112 --> 00:14:38,061 Oh well... He saw the sick inmates and... ran away. 163 00:14:38,062 --> 00:14:40,551 Ran away? 164 00:14:40,552 --> 00:14:45,781 This blasted bastard! He only knows how to get paid, and yet is a coward who does absolutely nothing. 165 00:14:45,782 --> 00:14:48,991 Find him now and bring him to me! 166 00:14:48,992 --> 00:14:50,811 Burn that punk at that fire over there. 167 00:14:50,812 --> 00:14:52,581 Hey, hey. Hurry, hurry. 168 00:14:52,582 --> 00:14:54,892 My, my... 169 00:14:55,772 --> 00:14:57,051 Good work. 170 00:14:57,052 --> 00:14:59,341 No one is paying up, geez. 171 00:14:59,342 --> 00:15:01,662 My Lord, My Lord! 172 00:15:02,502 --> 00:15:03,601 There's a huge problem. 173 00:15:03,602 --> 00:15:05,461 What is it? 174 00:15:05,462 --> 00:15:08,321 Did you hear that there is a plague spreading across the capital? 175 00:15:08,322 --> 00:15:10,001 Wh-What? A plague? 176 00:15:10,002 --> 00:15:13,681 Yep! The origin of the plague was Doo Rae village under Nam San mountains, 177 00:15:13,682 --> 00:15:17,201 and the Police Bureau is in charge of managing the quarantined patients there. 178 00:15:17,202 --> 00:15:19,151 What? This is a... 179 00:15:19,152 --> 00:15:21,991 What if we contract the plague, too? 180 00:15:21,992 --> 00:15:25,971 Hey, if the head of the Police Bureau looks for me, tell him you never saw me here. 181 00:15:25,972 --> 00:15:29,251 Oh? Where are you going? 182 00:15:29,252 --> 00:15:35,071 Let me go! Let me go! 183 00:15:35,072 --> 00:15:36,481 Aish! 184 00:15:36,482 --> 00:15:40,061 Oh, my goodness! Has my dear Supervisor Yang arrived? 185 00:15:40,062 --> 00:15:42,261 Why is it so empty here? 186 00:15:42,262 --> 00:15:46,271 You didn't know? There is a plague going around the capital and it's no trivial matter. 187 00:15:46,272 --> 00:15:51,141 No one is ever out. How could we make any sales? I'm sick too, by the way. 188 00:15:51,142 --> 00:15:55,152 - The plague? - No, no. Love sickness. 189 00:15:56,642 --> 00:16:00,431 I'd prefer if you had the plague. Please bring me a table, and don't let anyone know I'm here. 190 00:16:00,432 --> 00:16:03,901 Aigoo Supervisor Yang, the tavern room is... 191 00:16:03,902 --> 00:16:07,042 Heartless man. 192 00:16:10,372 --> 00:16:16,571 Huh? Wow... Jeonokseo must indeed be a relaxed place. 193 00:16:16,572 --> 00:16:20,581 You're drinking in broad daylight, huh? 194 00:16:20,582 --> 00:16:26,391 What about you? Since when did a tavern room become a Police Bureau branch? 195 00:16:26,392 --> 00:16:30,521 Aigoo. Friend, let's have a drink. 196 00:16:30,522 --> 00:16:34,981 Friend? I don't recall every having you as a friend. 197 00:16:34,982 --> 00:16:37,831 Go get your own drink with your own money. 198 00:16:37,832 --> 00:16:40,201 Aish, this bastard is so stingy. 199 00:16:40,202 --> 00:16:44,501 By being so awry you got demoted to an officer. 200 00:16:44,502 --> 00:16:49,321 What? This bastard... Who do you think you are? Do you want to die? 201 00:16:49,322 --> 00:16:57,101 Fine. I'll give 50 out of the 100 yang you paid me, so calm, down my friend! 202 00:16:57,102 --> 00:16:58,741 - When will you pay me? - Aiyo... 203 00:16:58,742 --> 00:17:04,041 In five days I have to collect from the merchant at the Chil Pae market. I'll pay you then. 204 00:17:04,042 --> 00:17:06,351 Pour me a drink. 205 00:17:06,352 --> 00:17:08,951 My— Okay. 206 00:17:08,952 --> 00:17:12,811 Why did you come this early? 207 00:17:12,812 --> 00:17:16,231 There's a prisoner who has the plague inside Jeonokseo. 208 00:17:16,232 --> 00:17:19,971 I heard it and ran here. Why are you here? 209 00:17:19,972 --> 00:17:22,711 They told me to go to the infected village 210 00:17:22,712 --> 00:17:26,262 and bring the infected ones here. So I ran away! 211 00:17:29,942 --> 00:17:33,671 - This is why we're friends! Friend, let's drink. - Yes, let's drink. 212 00:17:33,672 --> 00:17:36,081 - Don't forget to go to B.U! - B.U? What's that? 213 00:17:36,082 --> 00:17:38,821 Bottoms up! 214 00:17:38,822 --> 00:17:43,041 Hey, hey, let's do it! 215 00:17:43,042 --> 00:17:45,382 My Lord! 216 00:17:46,332 --> 00:17:47,951 The commissioner is looking for you. 217 00:17:47,952 --> 00:17:50,311 Hey, this bastard! Didn't I tell you to tell him you didn't see me? 218 00:17:50,312 --> 00:17:54,641 If you don't come at once, he said he'd fire you. 219 00:17:54,642 --> 00:17:56,601 What? Fire? 220 00:17:56,602 --> 00:17:59,841 Yes, fire. Let's hurry and go. 221 00:17:59,842 --> 00:18:02,741 Geez... I'm going crazy. 222 00:18:02,742 --> 00:18:09,152 Aigoo, this isn't it. This isn't right. 223 00:18:10,492 --> 00:18:15,821 Where are you going? Where are you leaving to? 224 00:18:15,822 --> 00:18:19,011 Aigoo. Friend? Forget it, bastard. 225 00:18:19,012 --> 00:18:23,902 We're in different leagues! How dare you call me friend? 226 00:18:25,552 --> 00:18:26,631 Were you looking for me? 227 00:18:26,632 --> 00:18:30,511 You, did you know there was a plague infecting the capital? 228 00:18:30,512 --> 00:18:31,541 A plague? 229 00:18:31,542 --> 00:18:34,001 Anyway, it looks serious. 230 00:18:34,002 --> 00:18:37,492 Queen Dowager wants to see us. We should go. 231 00:18:42,822 --> 00:18:48,481 Your Highness, Lord Yoon and Lord Yoon are here. 232 00:18:48,482 --> 00:18:49,661 Let them in. 233 00:18:49,662 --> 00:18:51,072 Yes. 234 00:19:00,312 --> 00:19:01,771 Have you been well? 235 00:19:01,772 --> 00:19:03,642 Sit. 236 00:19:12,502 --> 00:19:16,291 Do you know that a plague is spreading right now? 237 00:19:16,292 --> 00:19:21,551 We do, Your Majesty. The numbers of people with symptoms is growing really fast. 238 00:19:21,552 --> 00:19:25,461 Cows and horses are also throwing up blood. 239 00:19:25,462 --> 00:19:30,452 We need to find a solution before this gets worse, Your Highness. 240 00:19:31,442 --> 00:19:34,621 You shouldn't worry too much. 241 00:19:34,622 --> 00:19:37,381 Your Highness, what do you mean by that? 242 00:19:37,382 --> 00:19:42,191 Since the plague won't spread anymore, you don't need to worry too much. 243 00:19:42,192 --> 00:19:47,661 Your Highness, I went to the clinic and saw it with my very eyes. 244 00:19:47,662 --> 00:19:52,292 The symptoms are going to disappear soon. 245 00:19:55,722 --> 00:20:01,792 Then, is this perhaps... your doing? 246 00:20:02,982 --> 00:20:04,912 Yes, that is so. 247 00:20:06,152 --> 00:20:09,791 Nan Jung also suffered a lot by helping me. 248 00:20:09,792 --> 00:20:14,212 From now on, I need your help. 249 00:20:17,152 --> 00:20:23,521 This event was to destroy the King, who was against me, 250 00:20:23,522 --> 00:20:26,791 and collect more privy purse. 251 00:20:26,792 --> 00:20:31,242 Why would you destroy him with a plague? 252 00:20:32,052 --> 00:20:38,141 When there is a plague in the country people think it's because the King is incapable. 253 00:20:38,142 --> 00:20:42,591 Don't you know that the king was put under confinement? 254 00:20:42,592 --> 00:20:44,182 Pardon? 255 00:20:45,122 --> 00:20:47,162 Also... 256 00:20:49,212 --> 00:20:50,611 Yes, Your Highness. 257 00:20:50,612 --> 00:20:58,112 Using this incident, try to figure out how to line up the royal coffers. 258 00:20:59,322 --> 00:21:01,962 Yes, Your Highness. 259 00:21:03,952 --> 00:21:07,992 As expected, Queen Dowager is quite something. 260 00:21:09,182 --> 00:21:14,491 Nevertheless, I cannot bring myself to understand how people who didn't commit any crime have to suffer. 261 00:21:14,492 --> 00:21:19,041 Stop being so naive! This is what politics is! 262 00:21:19,042 --> 00:21:23,621 Queen Dowager said there is no danger of the plague spreading. 263 00:21:23,622 --> 00:21:27,551 What's important is how we will use this to our advantage. 264 00:21:27,552 --> 00:21:32,632 Keep in mind what Queen Dowager said and find a way soon. 265 00:21:50,452 --> 00:21:53,711 - My Lord, there is a problem. - What is it? 266 00:21:53,712 --> 00:21:57,201 The merchants are making dire complaints due to the plague. 267 00:21:57,202 --> 00:22:02,161 They have paid taxes, but because of the plague, it seems they can't run their businesses. 268 00:22:02,162 --> 00:22:06,061 The plague will soon be resolved so there is nothing to worry. 269 00:22:06,062 --> 00:22:08,822 Don't diddle around and go do your work. 270 00:22:09,792 --> 00:22:11,742 - Yes, Sir. - Yes, Sir. 271 00:22:27,552 --> 00:22:30,821 Don't you know what you are doing? 272 00:22:30,822 --> 00:22:35,552 Yoon Won Hyung and Jung Nan Jung are behind this. 273 00:22:36,932 --> 00:22:44,201 Tae Won, I'm not telling you to give up everything. 274 00:22:44,202 --> 00:22:48,331 But don't do something that you'll regret. 275 00:22:48,332 --> 00:22:52,372 I'm saying this out of sincere concern! 276 00:22:57,482 --> 00:23:04,812 How I see and perceive your actions right now, sir, is no different than how I see Jung Nan Jung's. 277 00:23:33,852 --> 00:23:36,471 Did you look for me? 278 00:23:36,472 --> 00:23:40,541 Nan Jung, you're behind the plague around the city, I heard. 279 00:23:40,542 --> 00:23:45,101 Yes, in order to offer something to Queen Dowager, 280 00:23:45,102 --> 00:23:47,201 I did it. 281 00:23:47,202 --> 00:23:50,601 How in the world did you even create a plague that is nonexistent? 282 00:23:50,602 --> 00:23:53,581 I got the physicians at the people's clinic on my side. 283 00:23:53,582 --> 00:23:58,421 And we added fuel by making those with upset stomachs from drinking foul water look like they have the plague. 284 00:23:58,422 --> 00:24:02,221 And to make the cows and horses vomit blood? 285 00:24:02,222 --> 00:24:04,201 That's not even difficult. 286 00:24:04,202 --> 00:24:08,061 So how are you thinking of earning money with that? 287 00:24:08,062 --> 00:24:12,171 What is most needed in a plague? 288 00:24:12,172 --> 00:24:16,611 Medicine. We've had them for a long time in our business. 289 00:24:16,612 --> 00:24:19,931 Herbs like Galgeun and Hwanggeun. 290 00:24:19,932 --> 00:24:24,021 Now we just need the divinity office to rile up more unrest among the people. 291 00:24:24,022 --> 00:24:27,582 The medicinal herbs will go up in price a thousand-fold. 292 00:24:29,042 --> 00:24:31,871 No matter how I try to leap and fly, 293 00:24:31,872 --> 00:24:35,481 my skills will never match yours. 294 00:24:35,482 --> 00:24:38,081 Did you just realize that now? 295 00:24:38,082 --> 00:24:42,832 So don't even try something on me. You will suffer for it. 296 00:24:47,672 --> 00:24:51,841 Go to Seungjungwon and hand this letter to the director. 297 00:24:51,842 --> 00:24:54,581 Prepare for a minister's meeting at once. 298 00:24:54,582 --> 00:24:59,931 We need to come up with a quick solution to get rid of the plague and help the people. 299 00:24:59,932 --> 00:25:02,541 Yes, Your Majesty. 300 00:25:02,542 --> 00:25:06,051 And, Jaesuh, you set up a camp outside the city. 301 00:25:06,052 --> 00:25:10,391 Find out how the work on helping the sick is going and report back. 302 00:25:10,392 --> 00:25:12,822 Yes, Your Majesty. 303 00:25:19,672 --> 00:25:24,221 Your Majesty, Queen Dowager is here. 304 00:25:24,222 --> 00:25:25,821 Escort her in. 305 00:25:25,822 --> 00:25:27,852 Yes, Your Majesty. 306 00:25:35,762 --> 00:25:37,191 What brings you here? 307 00:25:37,192 --> 00:25:42,401 I have something I must tell you, so clear those people. 308 00:25:42,402 --> 00:25:44,411 Yes, Mother. 309 00:25:44,412 --> 00:25:46,861 Go outside. 310 00:25:46,862 --> 00:25:49,202 Yes, Your Majesty. 311 00:25:56,472 --> 00:25:58,481 Have a seat, King. 312 00:25:58,482 --> 00:26:00,152 Yes. 313 00:26:05,872 --> 00:26:07,902 Tell me. 314 00:26:09,572 --> 00:26:13,891 King, soon the ministers 315 00:26:13,892 --> 00:26:17,851 will submit a request for you to go on detention. 316 00:26:17,852 --> 00:26:21,651 What do you mean? 317 00:26:21,652 --> 00:26:24,581 Since the old times, when a plague comes, 318 00:26:24,582 --> 00:26:28,921 it is believed to be due to the king's lack of virtue. 319 00:26:28,922 --> 00:26:35,171 I think it's best if you put yourself in detention first. 320 00:26:35,172 --> 00:26:39,581 Mother, it's not that I don't understand that meaning, 321 00:26:39,582 --> 00:26:42,501 but right now, the urgent matter is to care for the sick 322 00:26:42,502 --> 00:26:45,731 and to block the plague from spreading further. 323 00:26:45,732 --> 00:26:48,271 That is the task of your subjects. 324 00:26:48,272 --> 00:26:52,711 Your job is to appease the people's morale that' has become rotten. 325 00:26:52,712 --> 00:26:56,421 In order to do that, you need to conduct a rite. 326 00:26:56,422 --> 00:27:00,571 You are saying the plague is due to the gods or the ghosts? 327 00:27:00,572 --> 00:27:03,151 If the king tries to save the disease with that belief, 328 00:27:03,152 --> 00:27:08,291 I will just become a laughing stock and worsen morale. 329 00:27:08,292 --> 00:27:10,111 King! 330 00:27:10,112 --> 00:27:13,741 How is it that you don't see the big picture? 331 00:27:13,742 --> 00:27:18,991 Why did Great King Moonjong hold that Land and Water Rite during the plague of Gyeyu Year? 332 00:27:18,992 --> 00:27:22,631 Great King Joongjong installed a ceremony each time a plague went around. 333 00:27:22,632 --> 00:27:25,741 What would have been their reasons to hold such rites? 334 00:27:25,742 --> 00:27:27,751 Before you treat the disease, 335 00:27:27,752 --> 00:27:32,171 you need to appease the people's minds and provoke their cooperation. 336 00:27:32,172 --> 00:27:35,651 What is more urgent right now is to appease their minds. 337 00:27:35,652 --> 00:27:40,382 In order to do that, you have to show yourself holding in detention. 338 00:27:56,122 --> 00:27:58,371 Did you look for us? 339 00:27:58,372 --> 00:28:01,821 In two days, there will be 340 00:28:01,822 --> 00:28:03,521 a ceremony held in the palace by the divinity office. 341 00:28:03,522 --> 00:28:06,981 Alert the clerks on this and start the preparation. 342 00:28:06,982 --> 00:28:08,811 Yes, Sir. 343 00:28:08,812 --> 00:28:11,501 You go to the Astrology Office and bring the director here. 344 00:28:11,502 --> 00:28:15,631 There will be a Seven Star Ceremony by their office as well. 345 00:28:15,632 --> 00:28:17,512 Yes, Sir. 346 00:28:34,242 --> 00:28:36,361 Come here. 347 00:28:36,362 --> 00:28:38,311 Over there. Those two. 348 00:28:38,312 --> 00:28:43,371 They are the strongest fists here. 349 00:28:43,372 --> 00:28:46,482 They seem like they will be useful. 350 00:28:58,582 --> 00:29:04,021 Sirs, you are needed. 351 00:29:04,022 --> 00:29:08,101 There's a plague around the city wreaking havoc. 352 00:29:08,102 --> 00:29:10,922 What? A plague? 353 00:29:16,602 --> 00:29:18,381 Forgive me for being late. 354 00:29:18,382 --> 00:29:20,722 - No worries. Sit. - Yes, Sir. 355 00:29:21,772 --> 00:29:25,441 The shops around town have all closed their doors due to the plague going around. 356 00:29:25,442 --> 00:29:30,511 Not just the shops but even the dealings with the Ming. 357 00:29:30,512 --> 00:29:34,091 We will have to postpone acquiring small and medium sized merchant groups. 358 00:29:34,092 --> 00:29:36,081 Ok Nyeo, you're right. 359 00:29:36,082 --> 00:29:39,361 We need to watch the plague for now. 360 00:29:39,362 --> 00:29:41,151 About that plague, though. 361 00:29:41,152 --> 00:29:45,091 The rumors are rampant but no one around me actually has it. 362 00:29:45,092 --> 00:29:48,551 It's true. Around Chilpae they don't even know there's a plague. 363 00:29:48,552 --> 00:29:50,711 You haven't heard anything from the Divinity Office? 364 00:29:50,712 --> 00:29:53,901 They usually find out first 365 00:29:53,902 --> 00:29:56,171 and hold a ceremony. 366 00:29:56,172 --> 00:29:58,801 I'm looking into that separately 367 00:29:58,802 --> 00:30:00,561 so please wait a bit longer. 368 00:30:00,562 --> 00:30:03,891 I think we'll need to send the workers to their homes for now. 369 00:30:03,892 --> 00:30:05,661 Yes, Sir. 370 00:30:05,662 --> 00:30:10,381 What do you mean, you're looking into the plague separately? 371 00:30:10,382 --> 00:30:15,841 Well, I want to go to the village where the sick are with a doctor I know. 372 00:30:15,842 --> 00:30:18,911 I want to see the situation myself. 373 00:30:18,912 --> 00:30:23,161 You can't. What if you get sick as well? 374 00:30:23,162 --> 00:30:24,521 Don't worry about that. 375 00:30:24,522 --> 00:30:28,531 When there was a disease going around in the jail before, I was fine. 376 00:30:28,532 --> 00:30:31,891 I spent the whole month together with the sick the whole time. 377 00:30:31,892 --> 00:30:35,061 I didn't cough once. 378 00:30:35,062 --> 00:30:38,172 You really are so fearless. 379 00:30:39,212 --> 00:30:41,262 - Let's go. - Yes, Sir. 380 00:30:56,222 --> 00:30:58,961 Miss, were you looking for us? 381 00:30:58,962 --> 00:31:01,131 Jogeum. 382 00:31:01,132 --> 00:31:02,851 Now I finally know 383 00:31:02,852 --> 00:31:06,141 why the captain suddenly had a change of heart. 384 00:31:06,142 --> 00:31:08,511 What's the reason? 385 00:31:08,512 --> 00:31:11,731 - It's because of that girl, Ok Nyeo. - What? 386 00:31:11,732 --> 00:31:16,811 No way. He wouldn't have changed his feelings because of that lowly girl. 387 00:31:16,812 --> 00:31:18,871 That doesn't make any sense! 388 00:31:18,872 --> 00:31:22,151 I saw it with my own eyes! 389 00:31:22,152 --> 00:31:25,762 I won't let Ok Nyeo get away with this. 390 00:31:26,842 --> 00:31:32,621 You two, stay here. I have something I need you two to do. 391 00:31:32,622 --> 00:31:35,322 Yes 392 00:31:42,632 --> 00:31:50,632 Ok Nyeo is pitiful. Not just the madame but the miss, too, now. 393 00:31:51,092 --> 00:31:53,522 I know, right. 394 00:31:54,662 --> 00:31:59,131 Where's the chief? Hey, Hongsoo. 395 00:31:59,132 --> 00:32:00,801 - Where's the chief? - Why? 396 00:32:00,802 --> 00:32:02,661 Hurry! Just tell me where he is! 397 00:32:02,662 --> 00:32:04,791 He didn't come yet! 398 00:32:04,792 --> 00:32:06,391 This is driving me crazy! 399 00:32:06,392 --> 00:32:07,781 What is it about, anyway? 400 00:32:07,782 --> 00:32:13,391 You don't need to know! Where is he at a time like this? 401 00:32:13,392 --> 00:32:16,481 Chief. Big trouble! 402 00:32:16,482 --> 00:32:18,761 Stop the nerves. What is it? 403 00:32:18,762 --> 00:32:21,881 There's a plague in the village Do Chi lives in. 404 00:32:21,882 --> 00:32:27,051 That's why he's stuck at the village! 405 00:32:27,052 --> 00:32:29,131 Do Chi's down with the plague, too? 406 00:32:29,132 --> 00:32:31,771 I'm not sure about that. 407 00:32:31,772 --> 00:32:37,251 The whole village is under quarantine so you can't go in or out. 408 00:32:37,252 --> 00:32:42,062 - What do we do about Do Chi? - I'm saying! 409 00:32:52,672 --> 00:32:54,861 Doctor. 410 00:32:54,862 --> 00:32:56,812 Oh, Ok Nyeo! 411 00:32:58,112 --> 00:33:00,271 What brings you here? 412 00:33:00,272 --> 00:33:03,121 There's somewhere you need to go with me. 413 00:33:03,122 --> 00:33:05,061 Please make some time. 414 00:33:05,062 --> 00:33:06,601 Where to? 415 00:33:06,602 --> 00:33:08,932 The plague village. 416 00:33:21,262 --> 00:33:26,902 Doctor, the plague village is that way. Just a little bit more. 417 00:33:31,252 --> 00:33:33,912 Warning 418 00:33:36,982 --> 00:33:38,961 Sir, help us. 419 00:33:38,962 --> 00:33:42,511 Baby. 420 00:33:42,512 --> 00:33:46,462 I'm dying. 421 00:33:47,352 --> 00:33:50,681 This is where the sick are held. 422 00:33:50,682 --> 00:33:53,611 This is the village where the plague started. 423 00:33:53,612 --> 00:33:56,781 Can we go in when they are watching like that? 424 00:33:56,782 --> 00:33:59,212 We need to try. 425 00:34:01,172 --> 00:34:04,581 I've never experienced such a thing. 426 00:34:04,582 --> 00:34:05,771 Sir! 427 00:34:05,772 --> 00:34:07,382 Huh? 428 00:34:11,172 --> 00:34:12,711 Ok Nyeo, what brings you here? 429 00:34:12,712 --> 00:34:16,911 The doctor and I need to go in the village to make a quick check. 430 00:34:16,912 --> 00:34:18,821 It'll just be quick so let us in. 431 00:34:18,822 --> 00:34:20,921 What are you talking about? Absolutely not. 432 00:34:20,922 --> 00:34:25,581 No one is to go in or out by the order of the police chief. 433 00:34:25,582 --> 00:34:27,741 You can't, by any means! 434 00:34:27,742 --> 00:34:31,191 Is there a doctor inside the village? 435 00:34:31,192 --> 00:34:36,131 That's not for you to worry about. Even the royal doctor can't enter this place. 436 00:34:36,132 --> 00:34:39,711 But someone must look after the sick. 437 00:34:39,712 --> 00:34:44,152 It will only take a minute. I'm begging you, Sir. 438 00:34:45,802 --> 00:34:48,302 Father... 439 00:34:50,622 --> 00:34:53,822 Father. 440 00:35:04,182 --> 00:35:06,132 Sir. 441 00:35:14,362 --> 00:35:15,791 Ok Nyeo! 442 00:35:15,792 --> 00:35:17,051 Chief. 443 00:35:17,052 --> 00:35:19,741 But what brings you here? 444 00:35:19,742 --> 00:35:22,551 Do you live in this village, too? 445 00:35:22,552 --> 00:35:25,631 Yeah... but how did you... 446 00:35:25,632 --> 00:35:29,941 I heard the plague's going around here so I came to look at the sick with the doctor. 447 00:35:29,942 --> 00:35:34,571 - Doctor? Are you really a doctor? - Yes. 448 00:35:34,572 --> 00:35:37,461 Then please look at my mother! 449 00:35:37,462 --> 00:35:40,771 Please save my mother, too! 450 00:35:40,772 --> 00:35:43,881 Please, Doctor. Save my mother. 451 00:35:43,882 --> 00:35:46,992 - Give me this and... - Let's go. 452 00:35:48,292 --> 00:35:50,382 This way. 453 00:35:52,512 --> 00:35:56,862 This... is my mother. 454 00:36:14,912 --> 00:36:16,922 How is she? 455 00:36:19,172 --> 00:36:21,992 Ok Nyeo. 456 00:36:27,262 --> 00:36:28,541 Thank you, Sir. 457 00:36:28,542 --> 00:36:31,261 Keep today's happenings a secret, okay? 458 00:36:31,262 --> 00:36:33,231 Yes, of course. 459 00:36:33,232 --> 00:36:35,431 Okay then. Go before someone sees. 460 00:36:35,432 --> 00:36:37,272 Yes. 461 00:36:38,072 --> 00:36:41,572 Warning 462 00:36:52,772 --> 00:36:54,482 How is it? 463 00:36:55,282 --> 00:36:57,891 Like you said, something's off. 464 00:36:57,892 --> 00:37:00,271 The sick are all feverish. 465 00:37:00,272 --> 00:37:05,252 They do have diarrhea, but it's not very severe. 466 00:37:06,592 --> 00:37:09,111 They have no skin rash, either. 467 00:37:09,112 --> 00:37:14,921 There were some that were coughing but their lungs were fine. 468 00:37:14,922 --> 00:37:18,521 Then, is it possible that it's not a plague? 469 00:37:18,522 --> 00:37:23,791 Of course a plague can have different symptoms that change. 470 00:37:23,792 --> 00:37:28,912 However, I've never seen such symptoms. 471 00:37:35,872 --> 00:37:39,462 Sir, Chief Gong Jae Myung is here. 472 00:37:40,702 --> 00:37:43,182 - Bring him in. - Yes, Sir. 473 00:37:49,752 --> 00:37:51,481 What brings you here? 474 00:37:51,482 --> 00:37:54,201 I have something I want to discuss. 475 00:37:54,202 --> 00:37:56,172 Have a seat. 476 00:38:01,392 --> 00:38:05,591 There's a plague in the village Do Chi lives in. 477 00:38:05,592 --> 00:38:11,251 The police are watching the village and I don't know how Do Chi is doing. 478 00:38:11,252 --> 00:38:16,061 Tae Won, can't you do something? 479 00:38:16,062 --> 00:38:19,671 I must know if he's alright. 480 00:38:19,672 --> 00:38:22,511 He'll be okay so don't worry. 481 00:38:22,512 --> 00:38:24,611 How do you know that? 482 00:38:24,612 --> 00:38:29,801 It seems you have no idea what's like out there but it's chaos. 483 00:38:29,802 --> 00:38:33,972 Hyungnim, I'm saying he'll be fine! 484 00:38:38,072 --> 00:38:40,701 So how is the city? 485 00:38:40,702 --> 00:38:45,631 The people are experiencing great distress over the plague. 486 00:38:45,632 --> 00:38:48,951 Then start what we've prepared. 487 00:38:48,952 --> 00:38:50,572 Yes. 488 00:38:58,132 --> 00:39:00,451 Oh, I'm so full! They have the best food! 489 00:39:00,452 --> 00:39:02,201 I think so, too. 490 00:39:02,202 --> 00:39:03,561 Move quickly. 491 00:39:03,562 --> 00:39:05,532 Where are you going? 492 00:39:07,632 --> 00:39:09,442 Quickly. 493 00:39:10,422 --> 00:39:12,901 Hey. 494 00:39:12,902 --> 00:39:16,271 Where are you going? 495 00:39:16,272 --> 00:39:19,252 You don't need to know everything. 496 00:39:22,002 --> 00:39:25,651 Hey, no one can run their shops because of the plague. 497 00:39:25,652 --> 00:39:26,971 But what's up with all that stuff? 498 00:39:26,972 --> 00:39:30,652 I know, right? What could all that be? 499 00:39:41,792 --> 00:39:43,591 Give me medicine. 500 00:39:43,592 --> 00:39:46,451 Chief, this is success. 501 00:39:46,452 --> 00:39:49,621 We might not have enough medicine. 502 00:39:49,622 --> 00:39:54,011 No need to worry. We have more coming in. 503 00:39:54,012 --> 00:39:55,782 Alright. 504 00:40:01,782 --> 00:40:03,572 Hey, hurry in. 505 00:40:08,362 --> 00:40:11,272 Man Soo, what is all this? 506 00:40:12,892 --> 00:40:16,862 Hey, come here. Untie this. 507 00:40:20,642 --> 00:40:23,131 Hey... what is this? 508 00:40:23,132 --> 00:40:24,491 - Try it. - Huh? 509 00:40:24,492 --> 00:40:25,981 Hurry! Try some! 510 00:40:25,982 --> 00:40:27,642 Okay... 511 00:40:31,572 --> 00:40:33,441 This is medicinal herb. 512 00:40:33,442 --> 00:40:35,612 What? Medicinal herb? 513 00:40:36,312 --> 00:40:38,781 Hey, all this is medicinal herb? 514 00:40:38,782 --> 00:40:41,952 - I think so. - Why is this here? 515 00:40:47,872 --> 00:40:50,301 Here. 516 00:40:50,302 --> 00:40:53,192 Here. 517 00:40:55,852 --> 00:40:59,261 Jung Nan Jung is behind the medicinal herbs. 518 00:40:59,262 --> 00:41:02,451 She's selling the herbs she's bought up. 519 00:41:02,452 --> 00:41:06,451 Find out how much she's selling them for. 520 00:41:06,452 --> 00:41:08,302 Yes, Sir. 521 00:41:12,892 --> 00:41:17,162 Sir, Lord Yoon Won Hyung is looking for you urgently. 522 00:41:25,612 --> 00:41:27,882 Have a seat. 523 00:41:31,252 --> 00:41:35,252 Did you think about what Queen Dowager ordered? 524 00:41:36,032 --> 00:41:39,301 I haven't found a way yet. 525 00:41:39,302 --> 00:41:43,321 Nan Jung bought out the herbs with a huge mission in mind. 526 00:41:43,322 --> 00:41:48,571 But you have no measure yet? 527 00:41:48,572 --> 00:41:51,761 What will Queen Dowager think? 528 00:41:51,762 --> 00:41:56,211 You've got to come up with a way even if it's just to break Nan Jung's air. 529 00:41:56,212 --> 00:41:58,322 Do you understand what I'm saying? 530 00:41:59,072 --> 00:41:59,902 Yes, Sir. 531 00:41:59,903 --> 00:42:04,961 Since this is a ritual the king is personally performing, there shouldn't be any mistakes. 532 00:42:04,962 --> 00:42:06,161 Hurry 533 00:42:06,162 --> 00:42:08,362 - Yes - Hurry 534 00:42:11,002 --> 00:42:13,741 - Ok Nyeo - Yes, My Lord. 535 00:42:13,742 --> 00:42:17,911 The king will be performing today's ritual. 536 00:42:17,912 --> 00:42:24,761 Before the sacrifice starts, you need to personally give this script to the King. 537 00:42:24,762 --> 00:42:26,411 Yes, My Lord. 538 00:42:26,412 --> 00:42:28,391 Are the dancers present at the site? 539 00:42:28,392 --> 00:42:34,171 Yes, once the ritual begins at the palace, the dancers will begin the rite as well. 540 00:42:34,172 --> 00:42:35,892 Okay. 541 00:42:46,822 --> 00:42:54,321 Once the ritual is finished, you need to stay at your residence and offer prayers. 542 00:42:54,322 --> 00:42:56,592 Is everything ready? 543 00:42:57,872 --> 00:43:00,151 Yes, Your Majesty. 544 00:43:00,152 --> 00:43:01,982 Let's go. 545 00:44:00,262 --> 00:44:02,091 Young Taoist, 546 00:44:02,092 --> 00:44:05,371 Someone is urgently looking for you outside. 547 00:44:05,372 --> 00:44:08,451 Please ask him to leave since I need to prepare for the ritual. 548 00:44:08,452 --> 00:44:10,252 However... 549 00:44:14,482 --> 00:44:19,151 My Lord, I am sorry but I need to leave for the palace now. 550 00:44:19,152 --> 00:44:22,911 What are you talking about? The sacrifice is about to begin. 551 00:44:22,912 --> 00:44:28,491 My Lord, there is a physician waiting outside the palace and he has found a cure for the plague. 552 00:44:28,492 --> 00:44:30,121 Is that true? 553 00:44:30,122 --> 00:44:31,411 Yes. 554 00:44:31,412 --> 00:44:35,051 Okay, then give me this script for the sacrifice and get going. 555 00:44:35,052 --> 00:44:37,341 Forgive me. 556 00:44:37,342 --> 00:44:39,212 Alright. 557 00:44:41,052 --> 00:44:43,042 We should go. 558 00:46:50,982 --> 00:46:58,982 On the date as follows. Year of Im Sul on the day of Byung Ja. 559 00:47:02,262 --> 00:47:09,481 The King of Joseon says to the benevolent god of the sky above and god of stars below. 560 00:47:09,482 --> 00:47:15,071 The plague has spread throughout the capital, fathers and sons are lost, husbands and wives are not maintained, 561 00:47:15,072 --> 00:47:23,072 children are at risk. How can this be due to the sins committed by the lowly people? 562 00:47:23,262 --> 00:47:29,681 It's punishment for the lack of virtues on the king's part, I am kneeling down to take the punishment. 563 00:47:29,682 --> 00:47:36,202 Please have mercy on the people. 564 00:47:52,262 --> 00:47:53,361 Doctor. 565 00:47:53,362 --> 00:47:55,121 Oh, Ok Nyeo. 566 00:47:55,122 --> 00:47:56,261 What happened? 567 00:47:56,262 --> 00:48:00,211 I prescribed Jojungtang (herbal medicine) and I saw improvements in patients' condition. 568 00:48:00,212 --> 00:48:04,381 Jojungtang? Isn't that to treat mild seasonal outbreak? 569 00:48:04,382 --> 00:48:11,591 Yes. I think patients are not suffering from the plague. 570 00:48:11,592 --> 00:48:12,462 What? 571 00:48:12,463 --> 00:48:15,131 It's a mild summer outbreak. 572 00:48:15,132 --> 00:48:19,531 There is no way physicians at Haeminseo (Public Healthcare Center) didn't know about this. It's really strange. 573 00:48:19,532 --> 00:48:22,761 That's not the only thing strange. 574 00:48:22,762 --> 00:48:29,451 The main herbs used in Jojungtang are arrowroot, yellow rosemallow, Ovate-leaf atractylodes. They're common and cheap. 575 00:48:29,452 --> 00:48:34,441 However, these herbs are difficult to come across now. 576 00:48:34,442 --> 00:48:38,082 Prices have tripled or quadrupled as well. 577 00:48:46,432 --> 00:48:47,491 What's happening? 578 00:48:47,492 --> 00:48:51,451 As the news of the king's sacrificial rite is spreading 579 00:48:51,452 --> 00:48:53,571 herbs are being sold even more quickly. 580 00:48:53,572 --> 00:48:57,041 Even the herbs we have purchased previously are about to run out. 581 00:48:57,042 --> 00:49:02,952 There will be new supply of herbs arriving to Samgyae Dock, so you don't have to be worried about that. 582 00:49:08,582 --> 00:49:12,211 So, have you met the physician? What did he say? 583 00:49:12,212 --> 00:49:15,721 According to the physician, he says it's not a plague. 584 00:49:15,722 --> 00:49:18,391 What absurdity is that? 585 00:49:18,392 --> 00:49:22,581 Even the king is giving the sacrifice, yet you say it's not plague? 586 00:49:22,582 --> 00:49:27,151 Patients are seeing improvement using the medicine for seasonal outbreak only. 587 00:49:27,152 --> 00:49:31,481 If it's a plague, this can't be. 588 00:49:31,482 --> 00:49:35,041 How do you know this physician? 589 00:49:35,042 --> 00:49:38,891 When I worked as a maid in the prison, he was a prisoner there. 590 00:49:38,892 --> 00:49:40,891 What? Prisoner? 591 00:49:40,892 --> 00:49:46,261 But, his skills are exceptional. He was even a Royal Physician. 592 00:49:46,262 --> 00:49:50,531 My Lord. It's odd how Haminseo (Public Health Center) reported seasonal outbreak as a plague. 593 00:49:50,532 --> 00:49:53,301 I am sure the Lady Jung Nang Jung and Queen Dowager... 594 00:49:53,302 --> 00:49:55,961 Shut your mouth! 595 00:49:55,962 --> 00:49:59,761 Never bring that up again. 596 00:49:59,762 --> 00:50:02,941 - But— - I'm...! 597 00:50:02,942 --> 00:50:06,362 I'm saying this for your sake! 598 00:50:07,832 --> 00:50:10,261 Do you understand? 599 00:50:10,262 --> 00:50:12,042 Yes... 600 00:50:17,932 --> 00:50:22,631 Your Majesty, the chief of Sogyeokseo (Rites Bureau) is here. 601 00:50:22,632 --> 00:50:24,171 Let him in. 602 00:50:24,172 --> 00:50:26,232 Yes, Your Majesty. 603 00:50:34,372 --> 00:50:36,211 Your Majesty. 604 00:50:36,212 --> 00:50:39,701 What do I need to do now? 605 00:50:39,702 --> 00:50:44,431 If Your Majesty would... for a few days, stay inside the palace, eat and drink less, 606 00:50:44,432 --> 00:50:47,911 and have less merriment. That would be good. 607 00:50:47,912 --> 00:50:52,291 If Your Majesty would observe fear, introspection, self-cultivation and self-discipline (恐惧修省), pray to the heavens, 608 00:50:52,292 --> 00:50:56,192 the plague will die down soon. (恐惧修省 - a chapter within the Confucian Bible) 609 00:50:57,182 --> 00:50:59,081 Who are those behind you? 610 00:50:59,082 --> 00:51:00,911 They are clerks from Sogyeokseo. 611 00:51:00,912 --> 00:51:05,222 They will stay here to help you. 612 00:51:11,752 --> 00:51:16,291 Your Highness, the chief of Palace Guards, Gi Choon Soo, is here. 613 00:51:16,292 --> 00:51:18,852 - Let him in. - Yes. 614 00:51:23,702 --> 00:51:25,821 How is Your Majesty? 615 00:51:25,822 --> 00:51:28,811 His Majesty will be staying inside the palace. 616 00:51:28,812 --> 00:51:32,081 For the time being, he will focus on praying. 617 00:51:32,082 --> 00:51:33,871 Alright. You may go back. 618 00:51:33,872 --> 00:51:36,032 Yes, Your Highness. 619 00:51:39,012 --> 00:51:43,002 Your Highness, you'll get everything you've wanted now. 620 00:51:44,912 --> 00:51:49,951 I'll be able to top up funds in your privy purse for the rebuilding of Bongeunsa Temple soon. 621 00:51:49,952 --> 00:51:55,141 Without your help, Nan Jung, I wouldn't have been able to do this. You've worked hard. 622 00:51:55,142 --> 00:51:59,121 I feel like dancing and singing for you to say that. 623 00:51:59,122 --> 00:52:01,881 Thanks to you, I was able to restrain His Majesty 624 00:52:01,882 --> 00:52:06,601 and also have more funds for my privy purse. However, it's not time to let our guard down. 625 00:52:06,602 --> 00:52:12,021 Yes, Your Highness. We'll kick out Minister Lee Jeong Myeong and the Dae Yoon followers all at once. 626 00:52:12,022 --> 00:52:14,932 That's correct. That's what we should do. 627 00:52:15,702 --> 00:52:19,371 Did Yoon Tae Won find a way yet? 628 00:52:19,372 --> 00:52:22,092 Well, about that... 629 00:52:22,932 --> 00:52:27,482 He will find a way soon and will tell Your Highness about it. 630 00:52:30,592 --> 00:52:33,682 - Me too! Give me some kudzu roots. - Kudzu roots? Alright. 631 00:52:44,552 --> 00:52:46,891 How much for eight grams? Two nyang. 632 00:52:46,892 --> 00:52:50,581 Two nyang, already? They used to be 50 jeon before. Suddenly two nyang, does it make sense? 633 00:52:50,582 --> 00:52:52,331 Don't buy it then! 634 00:52:52,332 --> 00:52:55,921 I'll buy them! Atractylodes macrocephala rhizomes, blue skullcap and kudzu root (Chinese herbal physician's remedy for summer heat). How much are they? 635 00:52:55,922 --> 00:52:58,521 - Everything included will be five nyang. - Alright. 636 00:52:58,522 --> 00:52:59,931 Are you crazy? 637 00:52:59,932 --> 00:53:01,571 You have to buy some, too. 638 00:53:01,572 --> 00:53:05,541 In Hanyang, this is the only place that sells these herbs. 639 00:53:05,542 --> 00:53:09,791 Moreover, since there is a shortage of these herbs, the prices keep going up. 640 00:53:09,792 --> 00:53:12,342 - Here, five nyang, five nyang. - Alright. 641 00:53:13,442 --> 00:53:16,401 Hyungnim, something feels suspicious, right? 642 00:53:16,402 --> 00:53:19,602 There must be something going on. I'm sure of it. 643 00:53:28,322 --> 00:53:32,001 So, are you saying Jung Nan Jung manipulated the situation as a plague calamity? 644 00:53:32,002 --> 00:53:33,301 I think so. 645 00:53:33,302 --> 00:53:36,761 What's the reason for her to go that far? 646 00:53:36,762 --> 00:53:41,761 His Majesty is taking the blame for the plague and exercising self-discipline. 647 00:53:41,762 --> 00:53:45,161 I think they are trying to restrain His Majesty. 648 00:53:45,162 --> 00:53:47,691 I don't think it's only that. 649 00:53:47,692 --> 00:53:49,692 What are you talking about? 650 00:53:50,432 --> 00:53:52,041 Ok Nyeo! Sir... 651 00:53:52,042 --> 00:53:53,221 Orabeonim. 652 00:53:53,222 --> 00:53:56,951 You punk! How can you come in here? What if someone sees? 653 00:53:56,952 --> 00:53:59,341 I had no choice, I'm in a rush. 654 00:53:59,342 --> 00:54:06,351 Ok Nyeo, Sir, do you know the medicinal herbs for the plague are being sold at very high prices? 655 00:54:06,352 --> 00:54:08,661 Right now, in Jung Nan Jung's warehouse, 656 00:54:08,662 --> 00:54:11,881 the medicinal herbs are piled up high. 657 00:54:11,882 --> 00:54:13,811 Huh? 658 00:54:13,812 --> 00:54:17,991 Are you saying they are buying and storing the medicinal herbs to resell them at high prices? 659 00:54:17,992 --> 00:54:19,501 Yes, I think so. 660 00:54:19,502 --> 00:54:22,071 Even at this time, we should get the medicinal herbs. 661 00:54:22,072 --> 00:54:27,262 Kudzu root, atractylodes macrocephala rhizome and blue skullcap are what we need to get to reduce the hardship on the peasants. 662 00:54:32,982 --> 00:54:35,031 Yes, yes. 663 00:54:35,032 --> 00:54:37,142 Aigoo, it's hot. 664 00:54:46,842 --> 00:54:51,082 Indeed, Queen Dowager is great and amazing. 665 00:54:52,442 --> 00:54:58,451 No matter what it is, I could not understand how you could make innocent peasants suffer. 666 00:54:58,452 --> 00:55:03,622 Stop acting so naive! This is what politics is about! 667 00:55:09,432 --> 00:55:12,661 Sir, did you look for me? 668 00:55:12,662 --> 00:55:16,651 How much do we have in stock in Pyeongsiseo (Marketplace Bureau) of kudzu root, atractylodes macrocephala rhizome and blue skullcap? 669 00:55:16,652 --> 00:55:21,801 Yes, they are medicines that are to be sent to the royal doctor's office and the people's clinic, so there should be a lot. 670 00:55:21,802 --> 00:55:26,721 Right now, please release these herbs into the marketplace stores 671 00:55:26,722 --> 00:55:29,821 and sell them at the prices we bought them for. 672 00:55:29,822 --> 00:55:35,851 What? Then Jung Nan Jeong's business will fall into ruins! 673 00:55:35,852 --> 00:55:38,191 Is that alright? 674 00:55:38,192 --> 00:55:42,541 I'll take responsibility for everything. Proceed as I say. 675 00:55:42,542 --> 00:55:44,792 Yes, Sir. 676 00:55:55,592 --> 00:55:58,311 They have used Public Healthcare Center to plot the plague 677 00:55:58,312 --> 00:56:01,651 and manipulated matters to incite anxiety around the Taoist Temple rite. 678 00:56:01,652 --> 00:56:05,601 They have even purchased herbs beforehand to collect unjust profit. 679 00:56:05,602 --> 00:56:09,831 They are really immoral and underhanded. 680 00:56:09,832 --> 00:56:12,581 We have to get herbs somehow. 681 00:56:12,582 --> 00:56:15,111 According to the physician, even though there are mild seasonal outbreaks, 682 00:56:15,112 --> 00:56:19,181 if medicine is not given in a timely manner, it could become dangerous. 683 00:56:19,182 --> 00:56:24,241 It's a problem since even if we have the funds. There is only limited supply of herbs. 684 00:56:24,242 --> 00:56:27,611 It'll be solved if the Ministry of Measures decides to give out the medicine. 685 00:56:27,612 --> 00:56:30,511 That will be difficult to expect. 686 00:56:30,512 --> 00:56:32,411 I know that as well. 687 00:56:32,412 --> 00:56:35,672 It is indeed difficult to expect that from Yoon Tae Won. 688 00:56:36,532 --> 00:56:39,992 It's about 1000 nyang. 689 00:56:45,082 --> 00:56:51,152 Ahjussi, I need to meet Han Jae Suh. 690 00:56:51,782 --> 00:56:53,911 It will be difficult to meet him now. 691 00:56:53,912 --> 00:56:56,661 But... why? 692 00:56:56,662 --> 00:56:59,421 I don't know the reason, either. 693 00:56:59,422 --> 00:57:03,991 Is there any way to contact him? It's urgent. 694 00:57:03,992 --> 00:57:07,972 I'll try to find out about it, but don't expect too much. 695 00:57:25,212 --> 00:57:28,981 What are you doing? You dare to block his path? 696 00:57:28,982 --> 00:57:30,651 How dare you not back down. 697 00:57:30,652 --> 00:57:35,131 I am sorry Your Majesty, but you cannot leave your quarters. 698 00:57:35,132 --> 00:57:36,711 Why are you being like this? 699 00:57:36,712 --> 00:57:38,531 If you are to reap the full benefits of your prayer, 700 00:57:38,532 --> 00:57:42,901 you must refrain from going outdoors and make both your body and mind holy. 701 00:57:42,902 --> 00:57:45,372 Forgive me, Your Majesty. 702 00:58:16,842 --> 00:58:19,611 Come with me if you don't want to get hurt. 703 00:58:19,612 --> 00:58:21,481 Who are you? 704 00:58:21,482 --> 00:58:23,132 Take her. 705 00:59:09,772 --> 00:59:12,771 When will the ship with the medicine get here? 706 00:59:12,772 --> 00:59:14,822 It will come by tonight. 707 00:59:15,532 --> 00:59:20,681 It is not good for anyone to notice. Move covertly with as few people as possible. 708 00:59:20,682 --> 00:59:22,632 Yes, Head Merchant. 709 00:59:25,782 --> 00:59:27,312 Sir! 710 00:59:28,962 --> 00:59:30,101 What is it? 711 00:59:30,102 --> 00:59:34,251 They said the ship with the medicine will arrive at Samgye Docks tonight. 712 00:59:34,252 --> 00:59:38,561 I got it. Go right away to the Taoist Temple to let her know about this news. 713 00:59:38,562 --> 00:59:40,342 Yes, Sir. 714 00:59:47,342 --> 00:59:49,381 You are looking for Miss Ok Nyeo? 715 00:59:49,382 --> 00:59:52,161 Yes, can you call her for a moment? 716 00:59:52,162 --> 00:59:56,351 She hasn't come back since leaving the palace. 717 00:59:56,352 --> 00:59:58,581 Then where is she? 718 00:59:58,582 --> 01:00:01,372 I wouldn't know. Excuse me. 719 01:00:13,412 --> 01:00:15,371 Did you look for us? 720 01:00:15,372 --> 01:00:20,481 Today at the Samgye Docks, Jung Nan Jung's ship with the medicine will arrive. 721 01:00:20,482 --> 01:00:23,351 I plan on hijacking that medicine. 722 01:00:23,352 --> 01:00:29,121 Pardon? That is the only way we can have the medicine delivered to the people. 723 01:00:29,122 --> 01:00:30,911 Will it be possible? 724 01:00:30,912 --> 01:00:35,541 If Sir Supervisor helps, it's not something that can't be done. 725 01:00:35,542 --> 01:00:37,591 What do I need to do? 726 01:00:37,592 --> 01:00:41,811 Tonight, please block the patrols around Samgye Docks. 727 01:00:41,812 --> 01:00:43,071 Alright. 728 01:00:43,072 --> 01:00:45,621 We need more people for this job. 729 01:00:45,622 --> 01:00:49,851 Don't worry about that. There are thugs that we've been eyeing. 730 01:00:49,852 --> 01:00:52,001 Then move quickly. 731 01:00:52,002 --> 01:00:55,072 - Yes, Sir. - Let's go. 732 01:00:59,692 --> 01:01:01,351 Look. 733 01:01:01,352 --> 01:01:04,191 Sir, have you received word from Ok Nyeo? 734 01:01:04,192 --> 01:01:09,141 I cannot find Ok Nyeo. I went to the Taoist Temple and even to her home, but she wasn't there! 735 01:01:09,142 --> 01:01:10,842 What? 736 01:01:12,252 --> 01:01:14,951 Did you see me flatten them? 737 01:01:14,952 --> 01:01:16,481 How many guys? Two? 738 01:01:16,482 --> 01:01:20,011 - Did you see me wipe the rest of them out or not? - Aigoo... 739 01:01:20,012 --> 01:01:23,392 - Geez... - Stop it. 740 01:01:25,232 --> 01:01:26,541 What is it? 741 01:01:26,542 --> 01:01:29,761 My name's Jun Woo Chi. Does it sound familiar? 742 01:01:29,762 --> 01:01:31,762 Jun Woo Chi? 743 01:01:32,702 --> 01:01:36,771 From the rumors, I know you're famous for being a scammer. Why? 744 01:01:36,772 --> 01:01:41,301 This guy... Would you make a deal with us? 745 01:01:41,302 --> 01:01:44,391 What deal can we make with a scammer? 746 01:01:44,392 --> 01:01:48,841 Why? You can't make a deal 747 01:01:48,842 --> 01:01:51,031 with a scammer? 748 01:01:51,032 --> 01:01:54,092 Supervisor Yang, what are you here for? 749 01:03:33,252 --> 01:03:35,472 Miss! 750 01:03:36,352 --> 01:03:38,872 What are you doing? 751 01:03:52,812 --> 01:03:54,771 Head Merchant. 752 01:03:54,772 --> 01:03:56,291 Yes? What is it? 753 01:03:56,292 --> 01:03:59,571 Miss Shin Hye has kidnapped Ok Nyeo. 754 01:03:59,572 --> 01:04:01,642 What? 755 01:04:03,822 --> 01:04:06,771 Sister. 756 01:04:06,772 --> 01:04:08,751 What is it? 757 01:04:08,752 --> 01:04:12,301 Shin Hye has kidnapped Ok Nyeo. 758 01:04:12,302 --> 01:04:14,581 What did you say? Shin Hye? 759 01:04:14,582 --> 01:04:16,022 Yes. 760 01:04:16,742 --> 01:04:20,671 Where is that? Take me there at once. 761 01:04:20,672 --> 01:04:22,112 Yes. 762 01:04:31,692 --> 01:04:35,381 Miss, why exactly are you doing this? 763 01:04:35,382 --> 01:04:39,561 What is your relationship with Sun Ji Hun? 764 01:04:39,562 --> 01:04:40,761 What? 765 01:04:40,762 --> 01:04:44,002 What relation do you have with him for you to be around Sir! 766 01:04:46,202 --> 01:04:47,752 Shin Hye! 767 01:04:50,642 --> 01:04:52,602 Mother... 768 01:04:55,132 --> 01:04:56,681 What are you doing? 769 01:04:56,682 --> 01:04:58,341 It's none of your concern, Mother. 770 01:04:58,342 --> 01:05:00,451 Tell me what you're doing! 771 01:05:00,452 --> 01:05:05,061 The reason that Captain Sung changed his mind is all this wench's fault. 772 01:05:05,062 --> 01:05:08,512 I won't let this wench get away with it. 773 01:05:11,262 --> 01:05:15,451 Please! Please get a hold of yourself! 774 01:05:15,452 --> 01:05:17,431 Mother... 775 01:05:17,432 --> 01:05:19,491 Take Shin Hye out. 776 01:05:19,492 --> 01:05:21,621 Yes, Sister-in-law. 777 01:05:21,622 --> 01:05:23,471 - Let's go. - I don't want to! 778 01:05:23,472 --> 01:05:29,822 - Mother! Mother! Let go! Mother! - Hurry up. 779 01:05:35,962 --> 01:05:40,702 You and I have some wretchedly tenacious ties. 780 01:05:46,132 --> 01:05:51,402 I can't just leave someone like you, an obstacle in the way of my every step, alone. 781 01:05:54,542 --> 01:05:56,442 Let's... 782 01:05:57,602 --> 01:06:00,042 end this here. 783 01:06:07,962 --> 01:06:14,501 ♪ You are again somewhere ♪ 784 01:06:14,502 --> 01:06:18,271 ♪ may I be there as well ♪ 785 01:06:18,272 --> 01:06:24,401 ♪ Wherever it is that you are at ♪ 786 01:06:24,402 --> 01:06:32,402 ♪ like me to stay Only this person (I love) ♪ 787 01:06:32,892 --> 01:06:37,521 ♪ Only this person (I sing for) ♪ 788 01:06:37,522 --> 01:06:40,501 I told your subordinates to kill that wench today. 789 01:06:40,502 --> 01:06:42,381 There will certainly never be any consequences. 790 01:06:42,382 --> 01:06:44,421 Ok Nyeo has been kidnapped. 791 01:06:44,422 --> 01:06:46,871 We need to find her. 792 01:06:46,872 --> 01:06:51,281 Big trouble, Hyungnim! Jung Nan Jeong is out to kill Ok Nyeo! 793 01:06:51,282 --> 01:06:54,211 Let's go. What happened? 794 01:06:54,212 --> 01:06:56,021 How could such a thing happen? 795 01:06:56,022 --> 01:06:59,261 What is his relationship with Ok Nyeo to go this far? 796 01:06:59,262 --> 01:07:02,731 Sir Yoon Tae Won said he liked Ok Nyeo. 797 01:07:02,732 --> 01:07:05,982 - If you stay within your quarters... - Shut up! 798 01:07:09,182 --> 01:07:12,411 I think it's finally time to tell you. 799 01:07:12,412 --> 01:07:16,951 Your mother, Gap, was killed by His Excellency Yoon Won Hyung. 800 01:07:16,952 --> 01:07:21,431 I will surely make him pay for his sins. 801 01:07:21,432 --> 01:07:27,762 ♪ The more the two of us ♪