1 00:00:06,267 --> 00:00:07,627 [Episode 1] 2 00:00:29,987 --> 00:00:31,217 What is your business? 3 00:00:31,980 --> 00:00:35,250 I came from Hwaeomsan to see the sheriff. 4 00:00:37,110 --> 00:00:38,750 You don't look familiar. 5 00:00:40,520 --> 00:00:42,820 Are you here alone? What about the others? 6 00:00:43,420 --> 00:00:44,720 They will arrive soon. 7 00:01:05,820 --> 00:01:10,190 How much gold will these yield? 8 00:01:10,713 --> 00:01:13,983 Enough to fill a money chest, I'm sure. 9 00:01:16,683 --> 00:01:17,882 Oh, yes. 10 00:01:18,323 --> 00:01:19,123 However... 11 00:01:20,780 --> 00:01:21,580 What? 12 00:01:22,050 --> 00:01:25,350 Workers are dying from intense labor. 13 00:01:25,350 --> 00:01:28,390 They're suffering from injuries and an epidemic. 14 00:01:28,960 --> 00:01:31,460 They are criminals. 15 00:01:31,890 --> 00:01:34,490 Hard labor is their punishment to bear, 16 00:01:34,930 --> 00:01:38,630 so why must I be concerned with them? 17 00:01:40,400 --> 00:01:43,100 Do you truly not hear the cries 18 00:01:43,100 --> 00:01:44,910 of the people suffering 19 00:01:44,910 --> 00:01:46,510 from a corrupt official's extortion? 20 00:01:46,939 --> 00:01:50,280 What? A corrupt official? 21 00:01:50,610 --> 00:01:52,280 How dare you! 22 00:01:59,650 --> 00:02:01,790 Here comes the royal secret agent! 23 00:02:01,790 --> 00:02:02,820 What? 24 00:02:03,160 --> 00:02:05,330 - Where? Where is he? - It's the royal secret agent! 25 00:02:05,330 --> 00:02:06,960 Where's the royal secret... 26 00:02:10,300 --> 00:02:13,100 Here I am. A royal secret agent. 27 00:02:51,570 --> 00:02:53,510 So, tell me. 28 00:02:54,140 --> 00:02:58,610 What did you do with all that abundant amount of gold? 29 00:03:05,850 --> 00:03:06,720 You! 30 00:03:08,560 --> 00:03:10,020 Tell the truth! 31 00:03:48,699 --> 00:03:49,930 Who are you? 32 00:03:55,570 --> 00:03:59,240 You covered your face, so you must not be a man of honor. 33 00:04:30,840 --> 00:04:32,010 It's you. 34 00:05:09,880 --> 00:05:12,510 [One month later] 35 00:05:09,910 --> 00:05:13,550 Your Majesty, the secret agent system must be abolished. 36 00:05:14,680 --> 00:05:16,080 For what reason? 37 00:05:16,080 --> 00:05:19,450 The royal secret agent is an outdated system. 38 00:05:19,450 --> 00:05:23,690 Recently, it has become difficult for the royal agents to maintain cover. 39 00:05:23,690 --> 00:05:27,550 And moreover, some royal agents have revealed their secret identities 40 00:05:27,550 --> 00:05:29,460 and are taking bribes. 41 00:05:29,960 --> 00:05:33,830 The royal agents have acted as my eyes and ears, 42 00:05:33,830 --> 00:05:36,940 and given me a chance to listen to my subjects' hardships. 43 00:05:36,940 --> 00:05:40,440 Moreover, they exposed corrupt officials, 44 00:05:40,440 --> 00:05:42,910 rescuing and comforting my subjects from misery. 45 00:05:44,110 --> 00:05:45,680 Do you still say it is unnecessary? 46 00:05:45,680 --> 00:05:48,020 We will do that for you. 47 00:05:48,680 --> 00:05:52,590 Your Majesty, do you not trust us? 48 00:05:53,490 --> 00:05:56,120 Dispatching secret agents is my prerogative. 49 00:05:56,120 --> 00:05:57,720 Do not interfere. 50 00:05:58,130 --> 00:06:00,960 Your Majesty, rumor has it 51 00:06:00,960 --> 00:06:04,200 that Head Special Advisor Park Cheolgyu was killed 52 00:06:04,200 --> 00:06:06,470 after being dispatched as a royal secret agent. 53 00:06:07,170 --> 00:06:12,410 Send no more agents and prevent the loss of innocent lives. 54 00:06:13,140 --> 00:06:16,080 Similar incidents occurred in the previous generation, 55 00:06:16,080 --> 00:06:20,150 but the late king never stopped dispatching secret agents. 56 00:06:21,519 --> 00:06:26,250 Park Cheolgyu was caring for 3 children and his widowed mother. 57 00:06:27,220 --> 00:06:30,360 Who will look after them now? 58 00:06:31,260 --> 00:06:34,330 Your Majesty! I beg your kindness. 59 00:06:34,330 --> 00:06:37,630 - We beg your kindness, Your Majesty! - We beg your kindness, Your Majesty! 60 00:06:39,000 --> 00:06:41,200 I have sent someone out into town. 61 00:06:41,840 --> 00:06:45,610 I will be getting information soon, so let's give it some time. 62 00:06:46,510 --> 00:06:48,780 Who gave you permission to send a man? 63 00:06:49,680 --> 00:06:51,610 I ordered him. 64 00:06:51,610 --> 00:06:53,950 Why? Do I not have the authority? 65 00:07:31,720 --> 00:07:33,190 This is not my night. 66 00:07:37,920 --> 00:07:38,930 Five brass coins. 67 00:07:39,560 --> 00:07:41,330 You know how to scare people. 68 00:07:43,260 --> 00:07:44,160 I fold. 69 00:07:44,160 --> 00:07:47,130 Oh, I fold too. 70 00:07:50,170 --> 00:07:52,340 Born empty handed, die empty handed. 71 00:07:52,340 --> 00:07:55,510 I will see your five coins and raise you ten more. 72 00:07:59,580 --> 00:08:01,419 While we are at it, 73 00:08:01,419 --> 00:08:03,350 how about we raise the stakes? 74 00:08:05,250 --> 00:08:06,519 I will see your ten coins 75 00:08:10,620 --> 00:08:11,560 and raise you ten more. 76 00:08:14,260 --> 00:08:15,660 I'm getting a bad feeling for some reason. 77 00:08:17,360 --> 00:08:18,130 Fine. 78 00:08:19,470 --> 00:08:20,530 I'm going all-in. 79 00:08:21,070 --> 00:08:22,770 Eunuch Kim, are you sure? 80 00:08:22,770 --> 00:08:23,670 I'm tired. 81 00:08:24,540 --> 00:08:25,410 In that case... 82 00:08:28,440 --> 00:08:30,940 Born empty handed, die empty handed, no? 83 00:08:30,940 --> 00:08:33,610 This is why I like you. Very straightforward. 84 00:08:33,980 --> 00:08:35,350 Oh, stop it. 85 00:08:36,380 --> 00:08:37,750 Let us do this. 86 00:08:39,520 --> 00:08:41,790 Do you have two tens? 87 00:08:43,020 --> 00:08:45,590 Then take it. I have... 88 00:08:51,200 --> 00:08:52,800 Two nines. 89 00:08:57,970 --> 00:08:59,940 Wait, please. 90 00:08:59,940 --> 00:09:01,440 Give me one more chance. 91 00:09:02,180 --> 00:09:04,280 What chance? You're out of money. 92 00:09:04,810 --> 00:09:06,210 Can you please give me a small cut? 93 00:09:06,880 --> 00:09:09,120 Lord Seong, why are you being so clingy? 94 00:09:09,120 --> 00:09:10,480 You said, "Born empty handed, die empty handed." 95 00:09:10,480 --> 00:09:12,450 This has happened too many times! 96 00:09:12,450 --> 00:09:15,020 Must you clean us out all the time? 97 00:09:16,390 --> 00:09:19,130 What kind of joy do you think I have in my life? 98 00:09:19,130 --> 00:09:20,790 This is all I get. 99 00:09:21,060 --> 00:09:23,630 Do not embarrass me and stand up. 100 00:09:25,530 --> 00:09:28,300 Eunuch Kim, what is your secret? 101 00:09:29,570 --> 00:09:30,670 My secret... 102 00:09:33,740 --> 00:09:36,040 After I lost my manhood, 103 00:09:36,040 --> 00:09:37,410 I also lost fear. 104 00:09:37,410 --> 00:09:39,410 That may be my secret. 105 00:09:40,510 --> 00:09:41,420 I apologize. 106 00:09:41,420 --> 00:09:42,520 No need. 107 00:09:50,990 --> 00:09:54,730 You! Make some noise when you come in. 108 00:09:59,130 --> 00:10:00,830 Did you hear the news? 109 00:10:00,830 --> 00:10:02,570 News? What news? 110 00:10:03,070 --> 00:10:04,200 Actually, 111 00:10:04,200 --> 00:10:06,340 it seems something happened to the Head of Special Advisor. 112 00:10:07,210 --> 00:10:10,380 But the Head of Special Advisor is a royal secret... 113 00:10:10,380 --> 00:10:12,180 Be careful with what you say. 114 00:10:12,180 --> 00:10:14,980 Everyone already knows this. Why make a fuss? 115 00:10:15,720 --> 00:10:17,020 Tell us more. 116 00:10:17,620 --> 00:10:20,650 Apparently, he has not reported for a month. 117 00:10:20,650 --> 00:10:22,220 What could be the reason? 118 00:10:23,020 --> 00:10:26,760 I sincerely hope we meet again. 119 00:10:29,300 --> 00:10:31,300 He was a great man. 120 00:10:33,600 --> 00:10:37,070 Every royal agent has been killed. 121 00:10:42,110 --> 00:10:43,940 Did you witness it for yourself? 122 00:10:44,210 --> 00:10:45,980 Why are you attacking me? 123 00:10:46,550 --> 00:10:49,180 Lord Seong, calm yourself. 124 00:10:55,960 --> 00:10:57,290 I will see you again soon. 125 00:11:02,630 --> 00:11:03,930 Did I win too much money? 126 00:11:06,430 --> 00:11:07,530 Sir, you're back. 127 00:11:09,640 --> 00:11:11,970 Did you win any money tonight? 128 00:11:13,070 --> 00:11:14,240 You lost again? 129 00:11:15,210 --> 00:11:16,510 Let's have some dinner. 130 00:11:16,510 --> 00:11:19,980 Sir, I have something to show you. 131 00:11:19,980 --> 00:11:21,110 Please come inside. 132 00:11:26,220 --> 00:11:29,290 Sir, there's a fantastic new book out. 133 00:11:29,290 --> 00:11:30,560 Fantastic? 134 00:11:32,530 --> 00:11:33,390 Ta-da. 135 00:11:33,890 --> 00:11:35,660 Erotic novels are all the same. 136 00:11:35,660 --> 00:11:37,900 This one is completely different. 137 00:11:38,670 --> 00:11:40,300 What's so different about it? 138 00:11:40,300 --> 00:11:43,040 First of all, the plot is very shocking. 139 00:11:43,600 --> 00:11:49,040 It is about a secret romance in the palace with a court lady and eunuchs, 140 00:11:49,040 --> 00:11:52,380 and I mean with multiple eunuchs. 141 00:11:54,820 --> 00:11:56,550 Eunuchs and a court lady? 142 00:12:04,830 --> 00:12:06,360 How is that possible, you idiot! 143 00:12:06,360 --> 00:12:07,960 They'd be executed by dismemberment. 144 00:12:09,430 --> 00:12:11,930 That's why it's so exciting. 145 00:12:12,830 --> 00:12:13,900 Think about it. 146 00:12:13,900 --> 00:12:18,210 Every eunuch in the palace will die for a copy. 147 00:12:20,140 --> 00:12:21,170 Eunuchs? 148 00:12:40,560 --> 00:12:42,360 I hear you acquired a new novel. 149 00:12:42,360 --> 00:12:45,600 The plot is quite shocking, never-before-seen. 150 00:12:47,530 --> 00:12:50,370 The last one was boring and disappointing. 151 00:12:51,070 --> 00:12:52,240 I will take a look. 152 00:12:54,880 --> 00:12:55,610 Here. 153 00:13:08,060 --> 00:13:08,960 Whoa. 154 00:13:22,940 --> 00:13:24,710 How many of these do you have? 155 00:13:24,710 --> 00:13:26,010 Ten volumes. 156 00:13:26,010 --> 00:13:28,380 Two brass coins per volume, twenty total. 157 00:13:29,180 --> 00:13:30,140 Twenty. 158 00:13:31,780 --> 00:13:32,680 No thank you. 159 00:13:34,080 --> 00:13:36,380 Wait, just wait for a moment. 160 00:13:36,380 --> 00:13:38,520 Give me a chance to finish. 161 00:13:40,750 --> 00:13:44,890 It was twenty coins, but come to think of it, 162 00:13:44,890 --> 00:13:46,830 what joy would you have in life? 163 00:13:47,790 --> 00:13:50,300 I will give them to you for ten coins. 164 00:13:51,000 --> 00:13:51,800 Ten? 165 00:13:56,340 --> 00:13:57,800 I need at least that much 166 00:13:57,800 --> 00:14:01,110 to take my colleagues to a courtesan house and treat them to drinks. 167 00:14:02,080 --> 00:14:03,180 Don't you think? 168 00:14:04,080 --> 00:14:05,010 Fine. 169 00:14:07,510 --> 00:14:08,580 Take them out. 170 00:14:12,350 --> 00:14:17,020 What could the chief royal secretary Jang Taeseung have said to His Majesty? 171 00:14:17,020 --> 00:14:20,090 They seem to work in perfect harmony. 172 00:14:20,090 --> 00:14:24,800 Father, if Park Cheolgyu is in fact in trouble, 173 00:14:24,800 --> 00:14:28,200 we must hold the chief royal secretary responsible. 174 00:14:28,200 --> 00:14:31,510 He is right. Before we locate Park Cheolgyu, 175 00:14:31,510 --> 00:14:34,270 we cannot continue the royal agent system. 176 00:14:37,380 --> 00:14:40,950 No, we must observe for now. 177 00:14:41,180 --> 00:14:43,450 What is your plan, Father? 178 00:14:43,980 --> 00:14:46,120 When catching a big fish, 179 00:14:46,120 --> 00:14:49,120 pulling prematurely to start a tug of war 180 00:14:49,120 --> 00:14:53,560 will only help the fish break free. 181 00:14:53,560 --> 00:14:57,930 But if you wait until the fish grows weak... 182 00:14:59,130 --> 00:15:03,900 The fish will jump into your basket, demanding to be eaten. 183 00:15:07,740 --> 00:15:11,750 I have a special event planned for you tonight. 184 00:15:11,750 --> 00:15:13,010 You do? 185 00:15:13,950 --> 00:15:15,120 Come in. 186 00:15:30,800 --> 00:15:32,770 Have you heard? 187 00:15:33,630 --> 00:15:36,740 There's a new courtesan named Honglang, 188 00:15:36,740 --> 00:15:40,440 and apparently, every time she moves, she leaves a scent of opium poppies. 189 00:15:44,810 --> 00:15:46,980 What do you mean? Opium poppies? 190 00:15:48,180 --> 00:15:51,590 It means she totally hypnotizes people. 191 00:16:18,050 --> 00:16:19,380 That was good. 192 00:16:19,380 --> 00:16:21,320 Let me pour you a drink. 193 00:16:26,250 --> 00:16:29,320 So, what is your name? 194 00:16:29,320 --> 00:16:30,290 My name is... 195 00:16:30,290 --> 00:16:33,689 Honglang, where are you? Honglang! 196 00:16:34,030 --> 00:16:35,060 What is all the noise? 197 00:16:36,560 --> 00:16:39,530 Forgive me. Please excuse me for a moment. 198 00:16:40,400 --> 00:16:41,500 Honglang! 199 00:16:41,870 --> 00:16:44,170 I will show you what fun is. 200 00:16:47,070 --> 00:16:48,110 Let go of me! 201 00:16:52,310 --> 00:16:55,620 Why won't you accept my heart? 202 00:16:55,620 --> 00:17:01,620 Who else could love you more than I do in all of Joseon? 203 00:17:18,110 --> 00:17:19,170 Fine. 204 00:17:21,410 --> 00:17:27,850 If you refuse to accept my love, 205 00:17:31,390 --> 00:17:32,790 I will die here. 206 00:17:41,130 --> 00:17:42,160 Go ahead. 207 00:17:46,870 --> 00:17:47,970 Well, Honglang... 208 00:17:48,650 --> 00:17:50,850 I mean, there's no need... 209 00:17:52,070 --> 00:17:55,880 I do not intend to accept your love, 210 00:17:55,880 --> 00:17:57,210 so do stab yourself. 211 00:17:59,910 --> 00:18:03,420 Hey! You think I can't do it? 212 00:18:03,420 --> 00:18:05,490 I think you can do it. 213 00:18:06,850 --> 00:18:09,090 What are you waiting for? Go ahead. 214 00:18:45,830 --> 00:18:49,160 Well, I was aiming for the knife. 215 00:18:51,060 --> 00:18:53,530 Lord Seong, where did you learn to do that? 216 00:18:56,600 --> 00:18:58,410 For a courtesan, you are brazen. 217 00:18:59,070 --> 00:19:02,310 You think you have power over a person's life? 218 00:19:02,610 --> 00:19:05,850 You saved a person from killing himself, 219 00:19:05,850 --> 00:19:08,120 so it seems you have that power, my lord. 220 00:19:09,250 --> 00:19:12,350 - What? - You wasted your energy. 221 00:19:12,350 --> 00:19:14,350 He never had the nerve to do it. 222 00:19:14,350 --> 00:19:17,220 Insolence! How dare you talk back to me? 223 00:19:19,090 --> 00:19:22,200 If I was presumptuous, I apologize. 224 00:19:22,760 --> 00:19:26,100 However, was I the only one presumptuous? 225 00:19:27,230 --> 00:19:30,770 Ha! Your high and mighty manners 226 00:19:30,770 --> 00:19:32,970 tell me there is a powerful man behind you. 227 00:19:33,470 --> 00:19:34,640 Tell me. 228 00:19:34,640 --> 00:19:36,110 Who is he? 229 00:19:37,610 --> 00:19:39,280 Sometimes ignorance is bliss. 230 00:19:40,580 --> 00:19:45,790 But I mean, to support me... 231 00:19:46,720 --> 00:19:50,620 He must be someone higher than an assistant advisor. 232 00:19:52,790 --> 00:19:53,660 Excuse me. 233 00:19:54,460 --> 00:19:56,730 Why you... 234 00:20:00,170 --> 00:20:02,800 Hwang Jini's beauty with Nongae's spirit... 235 00:20:03,570 --> 00:20:07,370 She sure is hypnotizing. 236 00:20:09,780 --> 00:20:13,310 That girl... She's Honglang? 237 00:20:16,550 --> 00:20:20,850 What? "He must be someone higher than an assistant advisor?" 238 00:20:22,590 --> 00:20:23,820 Where is Honglang? 239 00:20:25,430 --> 00:20:27,930 Why does everyone want Honglang? 240 00:20:27,930 --> 00:20:30,200 Be quiet. Go and get Honglang. 241 00:20:30,200 --> 00:20:34,640 My lord, she is of another class. 242 00:20:35,140 --> 00:20:38,210 High enough to look down on an assistant advisor? 243 00:20:38,940 --> 00:20:39,840 Go and bring her. 244 00:20:39,840 --> 00:20:41,380 We're unable to do it, 245 00:20:41,380 --> 00:20:44,880 so if you are desperate to see her, get her yourself. 246 00:20:45,650 --> 00:20:48,250 I need workers outside the city. 247 00:20:49,020 --> 00:20:51,620 I want to buy some slaves at the market. 248 00:20:51,620 --> 00:20:53,020 The market? 249 00:20:54,390 --> 00:20:56,490 You mean the slave market? 250 00:20:56,490 --> 00:20:58,260 But that is illegal. 251 00:20:58,260 --> 00:20:59,660 Illegal... 252 00:21:02,630 --> 00:21:05,300 That's true for those governed by the law. 253 00:21:06,070 --> 00:21:09,740 Why do you insist on using the slave market? 254 00:21:10,340 --> 00:21:12,570 That way, no one will care even if they die. 255 00:21:14,240 --> 00:21:17,880 Now, enough about work. Let us enjoy our drinks. 256 00:21:18,610 --> 00:21:19,510 Yes. 257 00:21:36,800 --> 00:21:37,830 Who are you? 258 00:21:44,840 --> 00:21:48,880 I heard of your presence and came to pay my respects. 259 00:21:49,310 --> 00:21:52,650 I am Seong Igyeom, an assistant advisor of the Office of Special Advisors. 260 00:21:55,650 --> 00:21:59,320 Oh, there is no need to pay me your respect here. 261 00:22:00,190 --> 00:22:02,860 Enjoy yourself and go home. 262 00:22:02,860 --> 00:22:05,760 Yes, Lord Kim. Please excuse me. 263 00:22:10,630 --> 00:22:13,700 My lord, he came here to pay his respects to you. 264 00:22:13,700 --> 00:22:15,970 Don't be so haste in sending him away. 265 00:22:16,440 --> 00:22:20,310 How about pouring him a drink? 266 00:22:21,680 --> 00:22:24,280 Yes, you are right. 267 00:22:25,080 --> 00:22:28,180 Come here and have a drink. 268 00:22:28,180 --> 00:22:29,050 Pardon me? 269 00:22:31,020 --> 00:22:33,590 Yes, thank you. 270 00:22:49,640 --> 00:22:52,140 Really? Good idea. 271 00:22:55,510 --> 00:22:57,080 He's good! 272 00:23:05,620 --> 00:23:08,060 He is quite talented. 273 00:23:14,330 --> 00:23:15,730 That is enough. 274 00:23:22,200 --> 00:23:24,770 Heaven was definitely on my side tonight 275 00:23:24,770 --> 00:23:27,470 to have the privilege of serving you. 276 00:23:28,840 --> 00:23:30,540 Your name is Honglang, you said? 277 00:23:31,010 --> 00:23:32,150 That is correct. 278 00:23:33,680 --> 00:23:34,950 I will return to see you. 279 00:23:43,320 --> 00:23:44,830 Let us go. 280 00:23:47,430 --> 00:23:49,130 Goodnight. 281 00:23:49,960 --> 00:23:52,630 Goodnight. Goodnight. 282 00:23:53,200 --> 00:23:54,400 Goodnight. 283 00:23:56,100 --> 00:23:58,510 Why don't you go home now? 284 00:24:11,650 --> 00:24:12,820 Honglang! 285 00:24:16,960 --> 00:24:18,690 How dare you toy with me? 286 00:24:20,230 --> 00:24:23,300 You had all the fun, so what do you mean? 287 00:24:24,060 --> 00:24:25,170 What? 288 00:24:25,670 --> 00:24:26,630 Stop right there! 289 00:24:29,700 --> 00:24:31,000 Where are you going? 290 00:24:31,000 --> 00:24:32,240 Come back here! 291 00:24:33,310 --> 00:24:36,110 Hey! How dare you? Let go of me! 292 00:24:36,540 --> 00:24:40,010 I refuse to be humiliated like this! 293 00:24:43,080 --> 00:24:43,920 Let him go. 294 00:24:55,130 --> 00:24:56,030 My lord. 295 00:24:57,700 --> 00:24:59,100 What is this? 296 00:24:59,630 --> 00:25:00,570 This way. 297 00:25:05,940 --> 00:25:08,880 My lord, tonight is not the only night. 298 00:25:09,480 --> 00:25:12,580 It is late so do come back another night. 299 00:25:13,250 --> 00:25:18,850 And I will serve you all night long. 300 00:25:19,490 --> 00:25:21,620 All... Night long? 301 00:25:22,160 --> 00:25:23,890 So, goodnight for now. 302 00:25:35,800 --> 00:25:39,370 Why that wicked girl... 303 00:26:27,850 --> 00:26:30,990 So what did you hear tonight? 304 00:26:31,990 --> 00:26:34,860 Is there a slave market in town? 305 00:26:34,860 --> 00:26:35,930 A slave market? 306 00:26:35,930 --> 00:26:41,100 Yes, Kim Byeonggeun said he needs slave workers outside the city. 307 00:26:41,500 --> 00:26:42,500 Outside the city? 308 00:26:43,800 --> 00:26:44,740 For what purpose? 309 00:26:46,840 --> 00:26:49,110 That... I did not hear. 310 00:26:49,610 --> 00:26:51,810 A scoundrel interrupted. 311 00:26:53,110 --> 00:26:54,680 What scoundrel? 312 00:26:54,680 --> 00:26:56,550 He's an assistant advisor of the Office of Special Advisors. 313 00:26:57,750 --> 00:27:00,020 An assistant advisor... 314 00:27:01,420 --> 00:27:03,560 Was it... Seong Igyeom? 315 00:27:03,560 --> 00:27:04,760 Yes, it was he. 316 00:27:04,760 --> 00:27:05,690 What did he do? 317 00:27:05,690 --> 00:27:08,560 I was looked down for being a courtesan, so I taught him a lesson. 318 00:27:10,900 --> 00:27:12,970 Indiscipline is getting to be a problem in the palace. 319 00:27:13,800 --> 00:27:16,700 Keep a close eye on Kim Byeonggeun. 320 00:27:17,270 --> 00:27:19,940 He is plotting something. 321 00:27:20,440 --> 00:27:22,180 He will return to the courtesan house. 322 00:27:22,180 --> 00:27:24,980 I will find out everything then, so do not worry. 323 00:27:25,480 --> 00:27:28,050 Yes, good job. 324 00:27:28,050 --> 00:27:29,880 You should return. 325 00:27:32,250 --> 00:27:34,320 Haven't you forgotten anything? 326 00:27:34,320 --> 00:27:36,020 What? 327 00:27:50,340 --> 00:27:53,240 Since there was nothing special tonight... 328 00:27:57,240 --> 00:27:59,410 This won't even cover the traveling expenses. 329 00:27:59,910 --> 00:28:02,350 The amount of information was never an issue. 330 00:28:02,350 --> 00:28:03,820 You can't keep doing this. 331 00:28:03,820 --> 00:28:06,750 Don't be greedy when you have nowhere to spend it. 332 00:28:06,750 --> 00:28:08,420 I do have places to spend money. 333 00:28:08,420 --> 00:28:10,320 You can do anything with money. 334 00:28:21,540 --> 00:28:22,340 Enough? 335 00:28:23,640 --> 00:28:26,710 You can be very petty sometimes. 336 00:28:27,440 --> 00:28:28,810 Petty? 337 00:28:28,810 --> 00:28:30,910 How dare you say such a thing? 338 00:28:31,180 --> 00:28:33,450 Dain, haven't I taught you manners? 339 00:28:33,450 --> 00:28:34,720 There you go again. 340 00:28:34,720 --> 00:28:35,580 I'm leaving. 341 00:28:39,550 --> 00:28:40,750 You are back. 342 00:28:41,620 --> 00:28:42,590 Yes, Your Majesty. 343 00:28:43,960 --> 00:28:47,530 I found this at the place Park Cheolgyu was staying. 344 00:28:52,530 --> 00:28:53,630 What is this? 345 00:28:55,200 --> 00:28:59,240 It was the journal he kept for seogye and byeoldan. 346 00:28:55,940 --> 00:28:58,570 [Seogye: A report the official writes after fulfilling the king's order] 347 00:28:58,570 --> 00:29:01,210 [Byeoldan: A local civil affairs report, which includes the names of residents] 348 00:29:00,140 --> 00:29:01,140 A journal? 349 00:29:03,410 --> 00:29:09,350 Kang Inchung, the sheriff of this place, has been overtaxing the residents. 350 00:29:09,350 --> 00:29:11,520 Those who are unable to pay the taxes 351 00:29:11,520 --> 00:29:15,590 must send their children to do hard labor or sell them as slaves. 352 00:29:16,760 --> 00:29:21,730 Many have grown used to the sheriff's tyranny and extortion. 353 00:29:24,400 --> 00:29:27,800 His maddening tyranny must be put to stop. 354 00:29:37,410 --> 00:29:41,110 Find me a new royal secret agent quickly. 355 00:29:42,850 --> 00:29:46,050 I need someone new and reliable. 356 00:29:46,050 --> 00:29:49,660 Moreover, he mustn't be connected to the local government officials. 357 00:29:51,260 --> 00:29:52,860 Your wish is my command, Your Majesty. 358 00:30:13,787 --> 00:30:16,357 Oh, you are alive! 359 00:30:17,457 --> 00:30:19,957 Where did you go last night? 360 00:30:20,757 --> 00:30:23,457 Did you enjoy a passionate night with Honglang? 361 00:30:25,027 --> 00:30:27,227 A passionate night? 362 00:30:27,227 --> 00:30:29,737 Lord Seong, is that true? 363 00:30:33,137 --> 00:30:34,907 Don't even start. 364 00:30:37,537 --> 00:30:40,147 That girl, Honglang, totally toyed with me. 365 00:30:40,147 --> 00:30:40,947 Toyed... 366 00:30:41,807 --> 00:30:42,677 It was that good? 367 00:30:43,677 --> 00:30:44,977 Tell us more. 368 00:30:48,627 --> 00:30:50,827 Oh, let us not talk about it. 369 00:30:52,397 --> 00:30:53,267 Why not? 370 00:30:53,267 --> 00:30:55,167 Why not? Tell us! 371 00:30:55,167 --> 00:30:55,967 What happened? 372 00:30:55,967 --> 00:30:58,267 I will give you two coins. 373 00:30:58,267 --> 00:30:59,477 Yes, please. 374 00:31:03,707 --> 00:31:04,907 Honglang was... 375 00:31:07,847 --> 00:31:09,747 Of another class. 376 00:31:13,087 --> 00:31:14,587 Another class? 377 00:31:15,787 --> 00:31:16,987 How so? 378 00:31:22,397 --> 00:31:25,837 Welcome. What are you looking for? 379 00:31:27,097 --> 00:31:28,807 I am looking for a man. 380 00:31:29,537 --> 00:31:33,037 I hear you are one of the best in the field. 381 00:31:33,307 --> 00:31:37,807 I just go lurk around asking people questions 382 00:31:37,807 --> 00:31:39,877 and gather bits and pieces of useful information. 383 00:31:40,947 --> 00:31:43,347 So, who are you looking for? 384 00:31:46,517 --> 00:31:48,317 I want to find 385 00:31:48,317 --> 00:31:50,727 a man who worked in Seonjeonkwan. 386 00:31:52,327 --> 00:31:53,697 In Seonjeonkwan... 387 00:31:55,227 --> 00:31:57,327 That will be 50 coins. 388 00:31:59,067 --> 00:32:00,367 What did you say? 389 00:32:00,997 --> 00:32:03,007 Fifty coins for finding a man? 390 00:32:03,007 --> 00:32:07,377 I must look into the government records for this. 391 00:32:07,637 --> 00:32:12,547 And they are top secret documents to which only chroniclers have access to. 392 00:32:14,477 --> 00:32:17,747 I will need to bribe a chronicler for information, no? 393 00:32:20,487 --> 00:32:22,327 Fine. How long do you need? 394 00:32:23,327 --> 00:32:24,727 Five days will be enough. 395 00:32:30,127 --> 00:32:32,667 I will pay you the rest when you get me the information. 396 00:32:39,507 --> 00:32:42,177 There is no one, not a single man. 397 00:32:42,607 --> 00:32:44,407 [Assistant Royal Guard Choi Dogwan] 398 00:32:43,207 --> 00:32:45,547 Of all the men in the government, 399 00:32:47,517 --> 00:32:49,717 there is not a single man. 400 00:32:49,717 --> 00:32:53,117 A special person always appears at the most unexpected place, 401 00:32:53,117 --> 00:32:55,687 so why not take a step back and widen your search? 402 00:32:56,287 --> 00:32:57,057 Yes. 403 00:32:57,927 --> 00:32:58,997 I should go. 404 00:33:11,537 --> 00:33:14,577 There is an officer working this late? 405 00:33:18,077 --> 00:33:18,947 I fold. 406 00:33:19,847 --> 00:33:20,977 I also fold. 407 00:33:23,247 --> 00:33:24,047 Me also. 408 00:33:25,887 --> 00:33:27,757 You cannot all fold. 409 00:33:28,557 --> 00:33:30,287 And let us try smiling. 410 00:33:30,287 --> 00:33:32,127 We're doing this for entertainment, no? 411 00:33:32,127 --> 00:33:33,527 Stop talking and start dealing. 412 00:33:34,397 --> 00:33:35,567 Put them back in here. 413 00:33:41,837 --> 00:33:43,167 Hurry up and pick. 414 00:33:59,316 --> 00:34:02,027 By the way, did you hear the rumor about the search for a new royal agent? 415 00:34:02,557 --> 00:34:05,027 Whoever it may be, he is an unlucky bastard. 416 00:34:05,497 --> 00:34:08,157 What if you end up being picked? 417 00:34:08,457 --> 00:34:09,396 Me? 418 00:34:09,997 --> 00:34:10,997 Ten coins for me. 419 00:34:15,967 --> 00:34:18,007 The chief royal secretary is not mad. 420 00:34:19,376 --> 00:34:23,277 They only pick the cleanest and the most inflexible men 421 00:34:23,277 --> 00:34:25,247 to be the royal secret agents. 422 00:34:26,517 --> 00:34:27,717 I will see your ten coins and... 423 00:34:33,287 --> 00:34:34,586 I'm going all-in. 424 00:34:37,257 --> 00:34:38,387 I fold. 425 00:34:40,027 --> 00:34:41,057 I also fold. 426 00:34:43,396 --> 00:34:44,697 I am getting a bad feeling. 427 00:34:46,997 --> 00:34:49,237 Fine. Born empty handed, die empty handed, right? 428 00:34:49,237 --> 00:34:50,267 I'm also going all-in. 429 00:34:52,977 --> 00:34:55,137 I am getting a feeling of deja vu. 430 00:34:55,807 --> 00:34:59,757 A royal secret agent should have a mind as crafty as yours, 431 00:34:59,757 --> 00:35:01,047 don't you agree? 432 00:35:03,047 --> 00:35:03,847 True. 433 00:35:06,457 --> 00:35:07,717 Here comes a crafty man. 434 00:35:10,287 --> 00:35:11,127 Two nines. 435 00:35:14,827 --> 00:35:16,197 If you have two tens, take them. 436 00:35:17,767 --> 00:35:19,737 You look pale. 437 00:35:19,737 --> 00:35:21,197 Do you have two eights? 438 00:35:22,937 --> 00:35:25,637 Oh, he has two eights! 439 00:35:28,237 --> 00:35:31,247 I did it, I did it! 440 00:35:32,747 --> 00:35:33,817 I did it. 441 00:35:47,697 --> 00:35:49,197 I offer my congratulations. 442 00:35:53,037 --> 00:35:54,137 Guard Choi. 443 00:35:54,137 --> 00:35:54,867 Yes. 444 00:35:55,337 --> 00:35:58,877 Take these men to the Royal Investigation Bureau. 445 00:35:59,907 --> 00:36:00,837 Yes, Lord Jang! 446 00:36:00,837 --> 00:36:01,907 Come with me! 447 00:36:02,907 --> 00:36:03,707 Now! 448 00:36:04,347 --> 00:36:05,247 No... 449 00:36:06,247 --> 00:36:08,787 It was my first win... Dang it. 450 00:36:14,057 --> 00:36:15,827 Here are the reports on Seong Igyeom you've requested. 451 00:36:18,697 --> 00:36:21,527 He is from Chungcheong-do, and his father Seong Yongjae 452 00:36:21,527 --> 00:36:24,697 resigned from his chief position of the Office of Censors 453 00:36:24,697 --> 00:36:28,197 and taught students at a school in his hometown. 454 00:36:28,767 --> 00:36:31,567 Holding the position of the chief censor of the Office of Censors 455 00:36:31,567 --> 00:36:34,007 means he had both knowledge and experience. 456 00:36:36,647 --> 00:36:38,947 Ten years ago... 457 00:36:42,647 --> 00:36:45,517 Prince Hwiyeong might have been the reason why. 458 00:36:46,917 --> 00:36:51,027 Many government officials were persecuted 459 00:36:51,027 --> 00:36:53,427 because of their connection to Prince Hwiyeong. 460 00:36:56,227 --> 00:36:57,727 Does he have any other family members? 461 00:36:57,727 --> 00:37:02,167 His wife was ill and died giving birth to their son Seong Igyeom. 462 00:37:02,467 --> 00:37:04,607 And he has a half-brother 463 00:37:04,607 --> 00:37:06,207 who is a low ranking official at a government office. 464 00:37:06,937 --> 00:37:10,847 Seong Igyeom currently lives alone in Hanyang with a servant. 465 00:37:11,307 --> 00:37:12,777 Shall I search his home? 466 00:37:15,077 --> 00:37:17,087 There is no need. 467 00:37:17,087 --> 00:37:19,117 I think I found the man. 468 00:37:28,867 --> 00:37:32,697 The promotion evaluation is near, so this is a tragedy. 469 00:37:34,397 --> 00:37:37,867 I used to never gamble. 470 00:37:39,137 --> 00:37:40,337 How about me? 471 00:37:41,507 --> 00:37:43,647 I lived my whole life in abstinence. 472 00:37:44,977 --> 00:37:47,047 Just who asked me to do this? 473 00:37:50,247 --> 00:37:52,757 Be glad we are not in solitary confinement. 474 00:37:52,757 --> 00:37:54,717 Corruption within the palace means aggravated punishment. 475 00:37:54,717 --> 00:37:57,627 You knew that and still got us involved? 476 00:37:59,297 --> 00:38:02,667 Eunuch Kim! You won the most money! 477 00:38:02,897 --> 00:38:04,467 He is right! 478 00:38:04,467 --> 00:38:05,737 Eunuch Kim! 479 00:38:08,337 --> 00:38:10,507 Criminal Seong Igyeom, come out. 480 00:38:21,277 --> 00:38:22,647 Did you call for me? 481 00:38:25,887 --> 00:38:27,787 Assistant Advisor Seong Igyeom. 482 00:38:28,727 --> 00:38:29,657 Yes. 483 00:38:31,527 --> 00:38:33,457 You're a little rascal. 484 00:38:33,827 --> 00:38:35,427 I will pay for my sins. 485 00:38:37,597 --> 00:38:39,967 Do you admit your sins? 486 00:38:39,967 --> 00:38:43,207 I have neither a sponsor nor connections, so what else could I do? 487 00:38:44,567 --> 00:38:45,937 I must pay for it on my own. 488 00:38:47,207 --> 00:38:48,477 Fine. 489 00:38:49,877 --> 00:38:52,177 I will send you outside the palace. 490 00:38:55,917 --> 00:38:59,157 Pay for your sins by becoming a royal secret agent. 491 00:39:01,417 --> 00:39:04,257 Pardon? A royal secret agent? 492 00:39:04,257 --> 00:39:04,987 Quiet. 493 00:39:08,357 --> 00:39:10,267 I am not the right man for it. 494 00:39:13,837 --> 00:39:16,037 The decision is not up to you. 495 00:39:18,837 --> 00:39:20,577 Lock him up in solitary for now. 496 00:39:20,577 --> 00:39:21,437 - Yes, Sir. - Yes, Sir. 497 00:39:22,907 --> 00:39:23,747 But... 498 00:39:28,717 --> 00:39:30,917 How can I send a man like him as my agent? 499 00:39:31,987 --> 00:39:35,957 I served as a proctor of the state exam a few years ago. 500 00:39:36,627 --> 00:39:40,497 There was an answer sheet that moved me. 501 00:39:41,627 --> 00:39:44,597 When you read the answer, 502 00:39:44,597 --> 00:39:47,497 you did not hesitate from giving the highest mark. 503 00:39:48,437 --> 00:39:49,967 What was it about? 504 00:39:50,837 --> 00:39:53,977 It was a passionate critique on the corrupt and disloyal officials. 505 00:39:55,037 --> 00:39:56,507 Do you remember? 506 00:39:57,407 --> 00:40:00,747 Yes... I do. 507 00:40:00,747 --> 00:40:02,247 It deserved the highest mark. 508 00:40:03,087 --> 00:40:07,357 Seong Igyeom was the man who wrote it. 509 00:40:07,617 --> 00:40:08,687 Is that true? 510 00:40:09,987 --> 00:40:13,727 But... how did such a promising young man change so much? 511 00:40:13,957 --> 00:40:15,967 I do not know the reason, 512 00:40:15,967 --> 00:40:18,297 but I do think it might be impossible to find a man 513 00:40:18,297 --> 00:40:20,137 who is perfect. 514 00:40:20,597 --> 00:40:24,137 Seong Igyeom is in jail, so even if he disappeared, 515 00:40:24,137 --> 00:40:27,207 no one will find out he was dispatched as a royal secret agent. 516 00:40:30,577 --> 00:40:32,217 What do you need me to do? 517 00:40:50,167 --> 00:40:51,197 Open your eyes. 518 00:40:51,667 --> 00:40:53,467 I will listen so talk. 519 00:40:53,897 --> 00:40:57,007 Insolence! Show proper respect! 520 00:41:10,117 --> 00:41:11,417 Lift your head. 521 00:41:17,427 --> 00:41:18,957 You look familiar... 522 00:41:25,967 --> 00:41:26,967 Your Majesty! 523 00:41:28,837 --> 00:41:29,867 Your Majesty! 524 00:41:31,537 --> 00:41:32,637 Your Majesty! 525 00:41:35,207 --> 00:41:36,177 Your Majesty. 526 00:41:36,777 --> 00:41:38,647 You and I share the same fate. 527 00:41:39,677 --> 00:41:42,647 Pardon me? I do not understand... 528 00:41:43,217 --> 00:41:45,587 I may be king, 529 00:41:45,587 --> 00:41:47,117 but I am imprisoned. 530 00:41:50,587 --> 00:41:55,497 Those who say they're my loyal servants have covered my eyes and ears. 531 00:41:55,497 --> 00:41:58,297 They wish for me to remain oblivious to what is happening in the world. 532 00:42:02,037 --> 00:42:04,437 The only people I can trust in this palace 533 00:42:06,677 --> 00:42:08,947 are the chief royal secretary and my secret agents. 534 00:42:13,817 --> 00:42:16,017 Will you be my eyes and ears? 535 00:42:21,217 --> 00:42:22,287 Your Majesty! 536 00:42:22,827 --> 00:42:25,087 I am but a lowly man. 537 00:42:25,087 --> 00:42:28,357 I dare not be your eyes and ears. 538 00:42:29,027 --> 00:42:30,967 Give me your trust. 539 00:42:30,967 --> 00:42:33,337 I will give you the power you need. 540 00:42:38,467 --> 00:42:39,437 Free him. 541 00:42:49,287 --> 00:42:50,217 Your Majesty! 542 00:43:05,737 --> 00:43:09,137 From this moment on, you are my royal secret agent. 543 00:43:13,207 --> 00:43:14,177 Your Majesty... 544 00:43:23,417 --> 00:43:25,657 I will give you three days until your dispatch. 545 00:43:26,557 --> 00:43:29,327 Recuperate and sort your affairs, 546 00:43:29,327 --> 00:43:31,927 but no one outside must know about this. 547 00:43:40,837 --> 00:43:42,337 Return home and read this. 548 00:43:43,107 --> 00:43:44,567 That is Park Cheolgyu's journal. 549 00:43:54,817 --> 00:43:57,787 Oh, man. 550 00:44:15,707 --> 00:44:20,507 I met a courtesan named Sawol and learned something new. 551 00:44:20,507 --> 00:44:23,247 Dongsu... Dongsu... 552 00:44:24,907 --> 00:44:26,597 I have decided to postpone my appearance 553 00:44:26,597 --> 00:44:28,277 and investigate further. 554 00:44:32,887 --> 00:44:37,387 What did Park Cheolgyu learn from the courtesan? 555 00:44:37,387 --> 00:44:38,597 Chief Royal Secretary. 556 00:44:44,127 --> 00:44:46,497 I hear you have your hands full. 557 00:44:47,197 --> 00:44:48,367 Thank you for your concern. 558 00:44:48,367 --> 00:44:50,737 Did you find a man to be the next royal agent? 559 00:44:50,737 --> 00:44:52,507 It is not an easy task. 560 00:44:52,507 --> 00:44:53,837 I am sure. 561 00:44:54,537 --> 00:44:58,447 If there is no other, why not take the job yourself? 562 00:44:59,917 --> 00:45:03,587 I would love to, but who will look after His Majesty? 563 00:45:04,817 --> 00:45:08,757 Are you implying I and other officials are not looking after His Majesty? 564 00:45:08,757 --> 00:45:11,287 Oh, if it sounded like that, I apologize. 565 00:45:11,287 --> 00:45:12,787 Please do not misunderstand. 566 00:45:12,787 --> 00:45:15,197 Haven't you hear the rumors? 567 00:45:15,197 --> 00:45:19,467 That you send the men His Majesty trusts as royal agents 568 00:45:19,467 --> 00:45:21,967 to secure your own position. 569 00:45:22,907 --> 00:45:24,307 That is not true. 570 00:45:24,837 --> 00:45:28,207 People's lives are growing harder, 571 00:45:28,207 --> 00:45:31,647 but the government is preoccupied with the royal agent issue. 572 00:45:31,647 --> 00:45:34,047 I am concerned about where the blame will fall. 573 00:45:36,087 --> 00:45:38,917 You must show your concern for the people 574 00:45:38,917 --> 00:45:41,757 at the courtesan's house as well. 575 00:45:43,887 --> 00:45:45,297 I have work to do, so please excuse me. 576 00:45:47,057 --> 00:45:48,497 Why that... 577 00:45:49,427 --> 00:45:52,467 The courtesan house? How did he know? 578 00:45:54,237 --> 00:45:56,567 Keep an eye on Chief Royal Secretary 579 00:45:56,567 --> 00:46:00,207 and find how whom he meets and who visits his house. 580 00:46:00,207 --> 00:46:01,207 Yes, Father. 581 00:46:14,217 --> 00:46:15,187 Are you in? 582 00:46:20,827 --> 00:46:21,697 Did you find the person? 583 00:46:35,707 --> 00:46:37,177 I must be at the wrong place. 584 00:46:38,077 --> 00:46:39,647 I will come back another time. 585 00:46:40,377 --> 00:46:41,277 Cease her. 586 00:46:42,217 --> 00:46:43,317 Why are you doing this? 587 00:46:45,457 --> 00:46:46,587 What is happening? 588 00:46:46,587 --> 00:46:49,127 I think you have the wrong person. 589 00:46:49,857 --> 00:46:53,127 Please let me talk to the Chief Royal Secretary. 590 00:46:53,127 --> 00:46:54,057 I have something to tell him. 591 00:46:54,057 --> 00:46:54,997 Be quiet! 592 00:47:06,877 --> 00:47:09,207 Just a moment, please. 593 00:47:10,247 --> 00:47:11,607 I have a favor to ask. 594 00:47:11,607 --> 00:47:14,977 Please tell the Chief Royal Secretary 595 00:47:14,977 --> 00:47:16,617 that Dain is in jail. 596 00:47:27,227 --> 00:47:28,697 I really shouldn't. 597 00:47:29,297 --> 00:47:30,897 That's more expensive than you think. 598 00:47:44,307 --> 00:47:47,177 I am a royal secret agent. 599 00:47:51,617 --> 00:47:53,957 I am Seong Igyeom, a royal secret agent. 600 00:47:56,557 --> 00:47:57,957 That sounds wrong. 601 00:47:59,957 --> 00:48:00,957 You fool! 602 00:48:00,957 --> 00:48:02,227 Do you know who I am? 603 00:48:04,067 --> 00:48:06,097 Me? You're asking about me? 604 00:48:10,967 --> 00:48:12,177 I am a royal secret agent. 605 00:48:17,577 --> 00:48:20,277 This is maddening. A royal secret agent... 606 00:48:31,257 --> 00:48:32,497 Have you no fear? 607 00:48:33,697 --> 00:48:36,367 How dare you try to look at the records by bribing a chronicler? 608 00:48:40,567 --> 00:48:41,737 Come with me. 609 00:48:48,537 --> 00:48:49,577 Hostess! 610 00:48:50,247 --> 00:48:52,377 Go and get Honglang! 611 00:48:52,377 --> 00:48:53,747 Oh, geez. 612 00:48:53,747 --> 00:48:55,447 Honglang, Honglang. 613 00:48:55,447 --> 00:48:57,447 Oh, that darn Honglang. 614 00:48:58,117 --> 00:49:01,487 If you keep this up, I must report you to the government office. 615 00:49:02,587 --> 00:49:05,257 What? Report me? 616 00:49:07,497 --> 00:49:09,127 Unbelievable. 617 00:49:10,127 --> 00:49:11,427 Do you know who I am? 618 00:49:12,597 --> 00:49:14,297 How would I know that? 619 00:49:14,297 --> 00:49:15,467 I am! 620 00:49:21,007 --> 00:49:22,377 It's a secret. 621 00:49:28,847 --> 00:49:31,017 I know who he is. He is a madman. 622 00:49:31,817 --> 00:49:34,987 Sir, I've been looking everywhere for you. 623 00:49:34,987 --> 00:49:35,887 Chunsam. 624 00:49:35,887 --> 00:49:36,727 Oh, you reek. 625 00:49:36,987 --> 00:49:38,757 Just how much did you drink? 626 00:49:38,757 --> 00:49:40,497 Stand up. We must go. 627 00:49:40,497 --> 00:49:42,027 We must. 628 00:49:42,897 --> 00:49:44,297 What? 629 00:49:45,397 --> 00:49:46,837 Wait. 630 00:49:47,767 --> 00:49:49,507 You must pay first. 631 00:49:58,277 --> 00:49:59,217 Chunsam. 632 00:50:00,017 --> 00:50:00,877 Yes, sir. 633 00:50:01,647 --> 00:50:05,087 Thank you. I've done nothing for you, 634 00:50:05,557 --> 00:50:07,217 but you're always good to me. 635 00:50:08,117 --> 00:50:10,287 Don't mention it, sir. 636 00:50:10,287 --> 00:50:13,927 All I ask for is to serve one master 637 00:50:13,927 --> 00:50:15,527 until the day I die. 638 00:50:16,327 --> 00:50:18,497 Wherever you go, 639 00:50:18,497 --> 00:50:21,467 I will be with you. 640 00:50:21,937 --> 00:50:23,737 So I was thinking, Chunsam. 641 00:50:23,737 --> 00:50:24,567 Yes? 642 00:50:25,277 --> 00:50:28,747 I am a royal secret agent. 643 00:50:32,777 --> 00:50:34,077 A royal secret agent? 644 00:50:35,647 --> 00:50:36,447 Yes. 645 00:50:37,087 --> 00:50:40,017 Now you are a part of the royal agent's entourage. 646 00:50:43,487 --> 00:50:46,997 Do you mean I will be leaving with you? 647 00:50:47,897 --> 00:50:48,827 That is correct. 648 00:50:50,967 --> 00:50:52,337 The royal agent's entourage... 649 00:50:54,967 --> 00:50:56,537 I have always dreamed 650 00:50:57,007 --> 00:50:59,507 of escaping this tiresome servant's life 651 00:50:59,507 --> 00:51:02,047 and living a new one! 652 00:51:03,607 --> 00:51:04,447 But you just said you... 653 00:51:04,447 --> 00:51:05,917 A servant! A servant! 654 00:51:08,717 --> 00:51:10,387 But now I'm a part of the royal agent's entourage. 655 00:51:10,387 --> 00:51:11,887 Isn't that just wonderful? 656 00:51:12,657 --> 00:51:14,887 Park Chunsam is in the royal agent's entourage. 657 00:51:18,157 --> 00:51:19,057 Are you that happy? 658 00:51:19,057 --> 00:51:20,857 Of course. It's fantastic. 659 00:51:21,797 --> 00:51:22,897 Make way! 660 00:51:22,897 --> 00:51:24,997 Here comes the royal secret agent! 661 00:51:28,537 --> 00:51:32,107 If Lady Sunae knew about this, she would be happy. 662 00:51:32,607 --> 00:51:33,537 Sunae... 663 00:51:37,907 --> 00:51:39,277 What did you just say? 664 00:51:40,747 --> 00:51:43,787 I did not say Sunae. 665 00:51:43,787 --> 00:51:45,287 No, no, no! 666 00:51:45,287 --> 00:51:46,887 How dare he. 667 00:51:48,657 --> 00:51:49,887 Are you out of your mind? 668 00:51:51,487 --> 00:51:53,657 Why did you do such a thing? 669 00:51:54,497 --> 00:51:59,037 I want to avenge the death of my parents for they were innocent. 670 00:51:59,037 --> 00:52:01,537 That will only put your life at risk. 671 00:52:03,737 --> 00:52:05,137 Leave this place tomorrow. 672 00:52:06,077 --> 00:52:08,707 Pardon me? Leave? 673 00:52:08,707 --> 00:52:11,607 A royal secret agent will be dispatched tomorrow morning. 674 00:52:12,077 --> 00:52:15,717 Join the royal agent's entourage and take part in his secret mission. 675 00:52:17,117 --> 00:52:21,017 Sir, how can I support the royal agent when I am a woman? 676 00:52:21,357 --> 00:52:22,857 That is why I am sending you. 677 00:52:23,657 --> 00:52:27,097 It is something only you can do so go with him and help him. 678 00:52:28,257 --> 00:52:29,897 It's something only I can do? 679 00:52:36,437 --> 00:52:40,907 What will I get in return? 680 00:52:41,177 --> 00:52:43,077 Are you trying to make a deal with me? 681 00:52:46,717 --> 00:52:50,647 Fine. How much do you want this time? 682 00:52:52,017 --> 00:52:53,457 The man I'm looking for... 683 00:52:54,517 --> 00:52:57,687 please find out who the official was. 684 00:52:55,087 --> 00:52:57,857 [Seonjeonkwan: Government officials that deliver king's orders] 685 00:53:02,827 --> 00:53:05,637 How dare you! 686 00:53:05,637 --> 00:53:07,497 Chunsam? Is that you? 687 00:53:07,767 --> 00:53:11,207 Sir? Sir? Sir! 688 00:53:11,207 --> 00:53:12,537 Chunsam! Chunsam! 689 00:53:12,537 --> 00:53:14,777 Sir, sir! 690 00:53:14,777 --> 00:53:16,377 Sir, are you hurt? 691 00:53:16,377 --> 00:53:18,077 I'm fine. How about you? 692 00:53:18,077 --> 00:53:19,547 I'm fine too. 693 00:53:20,217 --> 00:53:23,087 But what is going on? 694 00:53:24,347 --> 00:53:26,017 Chunsam is dying here! 695 00:53:26,017 --> 00:53:26,857 Stop crying. 696 00:53:26,857 --> 00:53:27,857 Chunsam! 697 00:53:27,857 --> 00:53:29,287 Stop crying, Park Chunsam! 698 00:53:31,257 --> 00:53:32,557 Calm down. 699 00:53:33,457 --> 00:53:35,497 There is only one way we can get out. 700 00:53:36,127 --> 00:53:37,227 We must find the door. 701 00:53:38,027 --> 00:53:38,837 The door? 702 00:53:40,167 --> 00:53:41,767 Chunsam, stand up. 703 00:53:43,507 --> 00:53:46,077 Use your body to feel things. 704 00:53:46,307 --> 00:53:48,107 Feel things? Feel things. 705 00:53:48,107 --> 00:53:49,147 Up and down. 706 00:53:51,877 --> 00:53:52,977 Right and left. 707 00:53:59,757 --> 00:54:01,387 Who's there? 708 00:54:02,427 --> 00:54:03,787 My foot! 709 00:54:21,907 --> 00:54:22,907 This is the door. 710 00:54:22,907 --> 00:54:23,777 Come this way. 711 00:54:24,147 --> 00:54:25,977 Where? Where? 712 00:54:29,117 --> 00:54:30,417 Sir? Sir! 713 00:54:35,327 --> 00:54:37,427 It's me, Chunsam. 714 00:54:37,427 --> 00:54:39,227 Chunsam, Chunsam. 715 00:54:39,697 --> 00:54:40,857 Back up. 716 00:54:41,857 --> 00:54:45,437 Now, we much charge full speed towards the door. 717 00:54:45,437 --> 00:54:47,137 Yes, got it. 718 00:54:47,137 --> 00:54:49,337 - One, two, three! - One, two, three! 719 00:54:52,707 --> 00:54:53,607 Are you still here? 720 00:54:54,437 --> 00:54:55,347 You are still here? 721 00:54:55,347 --> 00:54:57,107 You coward. 722 00:54:57,107 --> 00:54:58,977 We will do this for real this time. 723 00:54:58,977 --> 00:54:59,777 One! 724 00:54:59,777 --> 00:55:00,577 Two! 725 00:55:00,577 --> 00:55:01,317 - Three! - Three! 726 00:55:05,217 --> 00:55:06,757 What was that sound? 727 00:55:08,587 --> 00:55:09,487 I am not sure. 728 00:55:10,187 --> 00:55:11,687 Was it a thunder? 729 00:55:11,687 --> 00:55:12,627 Pardon me? 730 00:55:13,257 --> 00:55:14,227 Let us go. 731 00:55:17,797 --> 00:55:19,497 Sir, sir, we are out! 732 00:55:19,497 --> 00:55:21,137 Who are they? 733 00:55:22,337 --> 00:55:24,507 They're nobodies. Don't worry about them. 734 00:55:25,437 --> 00:55:28,977 You messed with the wrong man! 735 00:55:28,977 --> 00:55:32,517 The man here is the royal secret agent! 736 00:55:33,077 --> 00:55:34,877 I am the royal secret agent! 737 00:55:35,447 --> 00:55:36,387 You! 738 00:55:39,457 --> 00:55:42,787 That is the royal secret agent? 739 00:55:43,687 --> 00:55:45,257 How dare you! 740 00:55:45,257 --> 00:55:46,027 Cowards! 741 00:55:46,027 --> 00:55:46,927 No. 742 00:55:46,927 --> 00:55:47,757 Go. 743 00:55:49,667 --> 00:55:50,467 Who's there? 744 00:55:50,927 --> 00:55:53,197 You cowards! 745 00:55:53,197 --> 00:55:54,467 You! 746 00:56:08,947 --> 00:56:13,557 His Majesty warned you not to reveal your identity! 747 00:56:14,187 --> 00:56:17,727 I hear you drank at the tavern during midday 748 00:56:17,727 --> 00:56:19,397 and caused a scene at the market. 749 00:56:20,027 --> 00:56:22,267 That was why I ordered you to be apprehended and locked in the shed. 750 00:56:23,197 --> 00:56:24,167 I apologize, sir. 751 00:56:24,427 --> 00:56:26,497 Had this happened while you were dispatched as a royal agent, 752 00:56:26,497 --> 00:56:28,137 you could have put 753 00:56:28,137 --> 00:56:31,637 His Majesty in danger on top of your life, can't you see that? 754 00:56:35,477 --> 00:56:36,677 I deserve to be put to death. 755 00:56:38,777 --> 00:56:39,947 No, sir. 756 00:56:39,947 --> 00:56:42,947 This is my fault for not looking after my master properly. 757 00:56:42,947 --> 00:56:44,287 Please put me to death. 758 00:56:44,787 --> 00:56:46,817 What could I accomplish by killing you? 759 00:56:48,927 --> 00:56:51,857 One more person will join you on your secret mission. 760 00:56:52,727 --> 00:56:55,467 You leave at dawn. Go home. 761 00:57:06,507 --> 00:57:10,307 She left the Chief Royal Secretary's house and went to the courtesan house? 762 00:57:11,677 --> 00:57:12,917 Did you see who it was? 763 00:57:13,817 --> 00:57:17,517 It was the courtesan who came out to see you off last time. 764 00:57:17,817 --> 00:57:19,557 She saw you off? 765 00:57:20,187 --> 00:57:21,927 That was Honglang. 766 00:57:22,527 --> 00:57:25,457 She must have acted as a spy. 767 00:57:26,397 --> 00:57:29,097 Bring her here in the morning. 768 00:57:29,527 --> 00:57:30,327 Yes, sir! 769 00:57:33,837 --> 00:57:36,367 Make way! Make way! 770 00:57:36,507 --> 00:57:39,237 Make way! Make way! 771 00:57:47,977 --> 00:57:51,917 Bring out all the courtesans inside! 772 00:57:51,917 --> 00:57:52,857 - Yes, sir. - Yes, sir. 773 00:58:25,017 --> 00:58:25,887 Wait! 774 00:58:32,957 --> 00:58:35,397 Have you seen the courtesan named Honglang? 775 00:58:36,767 --> 00:58:37,897 I have not. 776 00:58:47,637 --> 00:58:48,677 Stop right there! 777 00:58:51,507 --> 00:58:53,047 What is this about? 778 00:59:03,327 --> 00:59:05,857 You may fool my eyes, 779 00:59:05,857 --> 00:59:07,757 but you cannot fool my noise. 780 00:59:12,597 --> 00:59:13,637 Honglang. 781 00:59:19,077 --> 00:59:20,277 Get her! 782 00:59:49,237 --> 00:59:51,807 [Open and read after passing Namdaemun] 783 00:59:50,807 --> 00:59:54,607 Where you must go and what you must do are written in detail inside. 784 00:59:55,347 --> 00:59:59,147 And there will be a person waiting for you at the gate. 785 01:00:00,717 --> 01:00:02,447 Who is it? 786 01:00:02,447 --> 01:00:03,787 At least give me the name. 787 01:00:04,417 --> 01:00:06,417 The name is Hong Dain. 788 01:00:08,827 --> 01:00:09,957 Hong... Dain? 789 01:00:10,587 --> 01:00:13,697 From this moment on, you are a royal secret agent. 790 01:00:13,697 --> 01:00:15,227 Do not forget your duty. 791 01:00:17,767 --> 01:00:18,597 Yes, Lord Jang. 792 01:00:28,847 --> 01:00:29,707 Make way! 793 01:00:30,447 --> 01:00:31,347 Clear the way! 794 01:00:41,987 --> 01:00:44,957 Sir, the man named Hong Dain must be running late. 795 01:00:45,397 --> 01:00:48,427 Insolence... How dare he make the royal secret agent wait? 796 01:01:02,947 --> 01:01:04,977 Sir, that must be him. Over there. 797 01:01:06,077 --> 01:01:07,647 So he must know that he's late. 798 01:01:12,187 --> 01:01:15,487 Are you the man the Chief Royal Secretary sent? 799 01:01:15,487 --> 01:01:18,057 Yes, I am Hong Dain... 800 01:01:22,427 --> 01:01:24,067 The scoundrel? 801 01:01:24,067 --> 01:01:25,597 What? Scoundrel? 802 01:01:28,707 --> 01:01:30,107 You look very... 803 01:01:31,907 --> 01:01:34,807 It's you! Honglang? 804 01:01:36,177 --> 01:01:38,817 So, you are the royal secret agent? 805 01:01:40,517 --> 01:01:41,647 You... You! 806 01:01:44,747 --> 01:01:46,487 There she is. Get her! 807 01:02:23,600 --> 01:02:26,540 [Royal Secret Agent] 808 01:02:27,145 --> 01:02:28,025 This is the place. 809 01:02:28,105 --> 01:02:29,335 It seems nothing special. 810 01:02:29,425 --> 01:02:30,605 We'll find out after investigating. 811 01:02:30,695 --> 01:02:31,574 Who is that? 812 01:02:31,665 --> 01:02:33,105 You don't know the Junior Police Chief? 813 01:02:33,195 --> 01:02:34,295 What is "Junior Chief"? 814 01:02:34,375 --> 01:02:35,785 He's the son of the Chief of Police. 815 01:02:35,875 --> 01:02:37,885 In this city, the Junior Chief of Police is king. 816 01:02:37,975 --> 01:02:40,435 Special Counsel investigates father and son. 817 01:02:40,515 --> 01:02:42,445 They must be hiding something. 818 01:02:42,535 --> 01:02:43,715 I need concrete evidence. 819 01:02:43,800 --> 01:02:45,070 You learned something from Sa-wol? 820 01:02:45,165 --> 01:02:46,925 You're Sa-wol, right? 821 01:02:47,005 --> 01:02:49,725 When he saw the son of the Chief of Police, he shivered with fear and ran away. 822 01:02:49,855 --> 01:02:51,785 There must be a reason.