1 00:00:12,220 --> 00:00:14,560 DO KYUNG-SOO 2 00:00:18,435 --> 00:00:20,725 NAM JI-HYUN 3 00:00:22,689 --> 00:00:25,529 {\an8}CHO SEONG-HA, CHO HAN-CHEUL 4 00:00:26,109 --> 00:00:28,859 {\an8}KIM SEON-HO, HAN SO-HEE, KIM JAE-YOUNG 5 00:00:52,177 --> 00:00:53,257 No... 6 00:00:55,889 --> 00:00:57,809 Gosh, what on earth happened? 7 00:01:02,062 --> 00:01:03,482 My goodness... 8 00:01:07,567 --> 00:01:09,737 I did treat a man who seemed 9 00:01:09,986 --> 00:01:11,946 to have collapsed due to an arrow wound. 10 00:01:12,030 --> 00:01:12,950 Who is that man? 11 00:01:13,364 --> 00:01:14,324 Does he live here? 12 00:01:14,491 --> 00:01:15,911 He's the son-in-law of Yeon, 13 00:01:15,992 --> 00:01:17,912 who works at the smoke signal station. 14 00:01:18,078 --> 00:01:21,208 I heard he's originally from the village up the river. 15 00:01:25,835 --> 00:01:27,585 Gosh, where have you been? 16 00:01:27,754 --> 00:01:29,424 I searched everywhere for you! 17 00:01:30,256 --> 00:01:31,666 What on earth happened? 18 00:01:32,091 --> 00:01:34,841 What happened to my house? 19 00:01:35,261 --> 00:01:37,351 The house isn't your biggest problem now. 20 00:01:37,430 --> 00:01:38,850 We must go save Hong-sim. 21 00:01:39,891 --> 00:01:42,391 -What? -Some scary-looking roughnecks 22 00:01:42,727 --> 00:01:44,477 dragged her away! 23 00:01:44,813 --> 00:01:46,113 What? Why did they take Hong-sim? 24 00:01:46,272 --> 00:01:47,232 That's... 25 00:01:47,398 --> 00:01:48,778 How would I know? 26 00:01:49,734 --> 00:01:52,154 I couldn't do anything because I was outnumbered. 27 00:01:53,196 --> 00:01:54,026 Mr. Yeon. 28 00:01:54,739 --> 00:01:56,619 You don't have time to just sit here like this. 29 00:01:56,741 --> 00:01:58,661 We must go save Hong-sim first, right? 30 00:01:58,910 --> 00:02:00,080 Hong-sim? What? 31 00:02:00,161 --> 00:02:01,581 -Come on. Get up. -What? 32 00:02:02,330 --> 00:02:03,210 Hong-sim. 33 00:02:03,331 --> 00:02:04,171 -Let's go. -Hong-sim. 34 00:02:04,332 --> 00:02:05,332 -Hong-sim. -Hong-sim. 35 00:02:05,917 --> 00:02:07,127 Hong-sim! 36 00:02:12,465 --> 00:02:13,505 Gomdallae Road. 37 00:02:13,591 --> 00:02:15,551 The house with a cherry tree out front. 38 00:02:16,469 --> 00:02:18,219 Could Hong-sim be... 39 00:02:20,682 --> 00:02:21,932 {\an8}EPISODE 7 40 00:02:28,690 --> 00:02:29,980 {\an8}Look who's here. 41 00:02:30,608 --> 00:02:31,778 {\an8}Oh, my. 42 00:02:32,193 --> 00:02:33,243 {\an8}Won-deuk, you came. 43 00:02:33,653 --> 00:02:34,903 {\an8}I almost didn't recognize you. 44 00:02:42,453 --> 00:02:44,413 {\an8}Won-deuk! Run. Go! 45 00:02:44,497 --> 00:02:46,787 {\an8}You wench... Shut your mouth! 46 00:02:58,011 --> 00:02:59,431 Won-deuk, you've got to run. 47 00:02:59,888 --> 00:03:01,758 You're no match for these scoundrels. 48 00:03:01,848 --> 00:03:03,388 I said run! 49 00:03:04,851 --> 00:03:05,891 You heard that, right? 50 00:03:05,977 --> 00:03:06,937 She told you to run. 51 00:03:07,020 --> 00:03:08,350 -Run away. -Go on. 52 00:03:09,272 --> 00:03:11,322 Why did you kidnap that woman? 53 00:03:13,568 --> 00:03:15,448 She has a fine face, 54 00:03:16,362 --> 00:03:18,032 so we want to have some fun with her. 55 00:03:33,129 --> 00:03:34,379 This is a spindle branch. 56 00:03:35,089 --> 00:03:36,589 It's used to make spanking canes. 57 00:03:36,925 --> 00:03:38,545 Gosh, that idiot... 58 00:03:39,510 --> 00:03:40,930 Just run. Why won't you listen? 59 00:03:41,596 --> 00:03:43,676 An ash branch would've been better... 60 00:03:45,558 --> 00:03:47,518 but to teach badly behaved kids a lesson, 61 00:03:47,977 --> 00:03:49,187 this wouldn't be so bad. 62 00:03:49,979 --> 00:03:50,809 Why? 63 00:03:51,481 --> 00:03:52,321 Because... 64 00:03:53,483 --> 00:03:54,323 being caned with this 65 00:03:54,943 --> 00:03:55,783 is very painful. 66 00:03:56,486 --> 00:03:58,146 -What a joke. -We like pain. 67 00:04:00,031 --> 00:04:01,451 Boys, get your weapons. 68 00:05:03,428 --> 00:05:04,388 Won-deuk! 69 00:05:05,680 --> 00:05:06,890 -Hong-sim! -Hong-sim! 70 00:05:07,140 --> 00:05:08,600 -Hong-sim! -Hong-sim! 71 00:05:08,683 --> 00:05:09,683 Hong-sim! 72 00:05:09,809 --> 00:05:10,769 Hong-sim! 73 00:05:10,852 --> 00:05:12,272 -Hong-sim! -Where are you? 74 00:05:12,603 --> 00:05:14,113 -My goodness. -Where did they take her? 75 00:05:14,188 --> 00:05:15,688 -Hong-sim! -Hong-sim! 76 00:05:56,355 --> 00:05:58,565 Don't you think it's about time you ran away? 77 00:05:59,442 --> 00:06:00,822 Now that this sword is in my hands, 78 00:06:01,486 --> 00:06:02,566 I could slay you. 79 00:06:16,417 --> 00:06:17,337 Are you all right? 80 00:06:17,418 --> 00:06:19,298 I should be asking you that question. 81 00:06:28,137 --> 00:06:29,597 It's probably not safe to go home, 82 00:06:30,056 --> 00:06:32,016 so you should go to the tavern at the market. 83 00:06:32,725 --> 00:06:35,265 They won't be able to strike again with all those people there. 84 00:06:35,853 --> 00:06:36,853 And even if they do, 85 00:06:37,897 --> 00:06:39,357 it'll be easier to get help. 86 00:06:41,692 --> 00:06:43,362 Can you make it down on your own? 87 00:06:44,237 --> 00:06:45,107 What do you mean? 88 00:06:45,196 --> 00:06:46,106 You're coming with me. 89 00:06:46,364 --> 00:06:47,784 No, I must chase those scoundrels. 90 00:06:48,741 --> 00:06:50,121 It'll get dark soon, 91 00:06:51,202 --> 00:06:52,202 so be careful. 92 00:06:56,290 --> 00:06:57,170 Wait. 93 00:06:59,877 --> 00:07:00,707 Your arm. 94 00:07:01,212 --> 00:07:02,302 Let me bandage it up. 95 00:07:02,922 --> 00:07:03,802 You're bleeding. 96 00:07:10,346 --> 00:07:12,386 You only own a few skirts. If you rip this one, 97 00:07:13,141 --> 00:07:14,231 what will you wear? 98 00:07:14,434 --> 00:07:15,734 Who cares about my skirt? 99 00:07:42,086 --> 00:07:43,456 I'll see you at the tavern. 100 00:08:17,246 --> 00:08:18,246 Damn it. 101 00:08:21,042 --> 00:08:23,092 Chief Censor Jung Sa-yeop's brother 102 00:08:23,836 --> 00:08:25,206 and the Queen's court maid? 103 00:08:26,005 --> 00:08:28,875 Why did you sneak into Gyoyeon Palace when no one was around? 104 00:08:29,342 --> 00:08:30,592 I got lost. 105 00:08:31,219 --> 00:08:33,549 I started frequenting the palace only recently, 106 00:08:34,013 --> 00:08:35,643 so I still do not know my way around. 107 00:08:36,057 --> 00:08:37,057 Such insolence. 108 00:08:37,683 --> 00:08:41,193 Let us see how much longer you can play dumb. 109 00:08:45,233 --> 00:08:46,283 I went there... 110 00:08:47,610 --> 00:08:50,990 to simply return the ornament I had borrowed from my friend. 111 00:08:51,072 --> 00:08:52,872 No, you went there to retrieve the talisman. 112 00:08:53,074 --> 00:08:56,914 The wicked talisman for bringing harm to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess! 113 00:08:56,994 --> 00:08:58,084 No, that is not true! 114 00:08:58,538 --> 00:08:59,408 What talisman? 115 00:09:00,206 --> 00:09:01,416 I know nothing about it. 116 00:09:01,499 --> 00:09:03,289 Nothing whatsoever! 117 00:09:03,376 --> 00:09:04,666 We have heard enough. 118 00:09:06,712 --> 00:09:07,672 Begin the torture. 119 00:09:08,839 --> 00:09:09,669 Now! 120 00:09:10,091 --> 00:09:10,931 Yes, sir! 121 00:09:11,676 --> 00:09:13,426 No! I don't know anything about it. 122 00:09:13,970 --> 00:09:14,970 I know nothing! 123 00:09:34,782 --> 00:09:36,992 Why did you sneak into Gyoyeon Palace? 124 00:09:37,952 --> 00:09:40,452 Did Chief Censor Jung Sa-yeop put you up to it? 125 00:09:41,539 --> 00:09:42,369 No. 126 00:09:42,748 --> 00:09:44,918 I do not know the reasons behind this investigation... 127 00:09:46,627 --> 00:09:47,547 but it had nothing 128 00:09:48,129 --> 00:09:49,339 to do with the talisman. 129 00:09:49,463 --> 00:09:52,723 Torture him until he confesses the truth! 130 00:09:53,134 --> 00:09:53,974 Yes, sir! 131 00:09:54,760 --> 00:09:56,010 Halt! 132 00:10:06,897 --> 00:10:08,187 Stop the torture. 133 00:10:08,566 --> 00:10:11,146 This investigation is being carried out by order of His Majesty. 134 00:10:11,694 --> 00:10:12,824 Are you not aware of that? 135 00:10:13,487 --> 00:10:14,487 Head Court Lady. 136 00:10:14,780 --> 00:10:16,780 Inform the First Vice-Premier at once. 137 00:10:19,869 --> 00:10:21,789 We thoroughly searched Gyoyeon Palace, 138 00:10:22,330 --> 00:10:24,500 but no talisman was found. 139 00:10:25,458 --> 00:10:27,628 A talisman that doesn't even exist? 140 00:10:28,586 --> 00:10:30,416 And using torture to force them to admit to it? 141 00:10:30,504 --> 00:10:33,674 They are clearly being framed for the crime. 142 00:10:34,008 --> 00:10:37,008 Do you think we are oblivious to your sly intentions? 143 00:10:37,595 --> 00:10:39,675 I will inform His Majesty of this matter, 144 00:10:40,097 --> 00:10:43,177 so you'd better take your hands off the special investigation. 145 00:10:43,809 --> 00:10:46,599 You are not qualified for this position! 146 00:10:55,863 --> 00:10:56,863 Minister of Defense. 147 00:10:57,615 --> 00:10:59,405 Bring in 148 00:10:59,742 --> 00:11:00,622 four more chairs. 149 00:11:09,877 --> 00:11:11,417 This works out perfectly. 150 00:11:12,630 --> 00:11:14,970 I was going to summon you in a few days. 151 00:11:15,466 --> 00:11:16,336 You are already here, 152 00:11:17,009 --> 00:11:18,929 so why don't I interrogate you now? 153 00:11:19,136 --> 00:11:20,096 First Vice-Premier! 154 00:11:20,679 --> 00:11:22,389 You are out of line! 155 00:11:24,016 --> 00:11:25,136 Perhaps... 156 00:11:26,102 --> 00:11:29,982 you are afraid that those two will mention some ministers' names. 157 00:11:31,065 --> 00:11:33,145 Isn't that why you are here? 158 00:11:34,693 --> 00:11:36,243 The doors at Gyoyeon Palace... 159 00:11:37,446 --> 00:11:38,526 were locked. 160 00:11:38,906 --> 00:11:41,156 Even eunuchs are not permitted to enter Gyoyeon Palace. 161 00:11:41,951 --> 00:11:44,121 So how would you explain... 162 00:11:46,330 --> 00:11:48,920 the Chief Censor's brother sneaking in? 163 00:11:50,167 --> 00:11:51,417 A love affair. 164 00:11:55,464 --> 00:11:59,644 That punk has always been ill-behaved and promiscuous. 165 00:12:01,262 --> 00:12:02,972 The family disowned him a long time ago. 166 00:12:03,305 --> 00:12:07,135 He must've sneaked into the empty palace to make a move on the court maid. 167 00:12:08,727 --> 00:12:09,977 Nonsense. This is slander. 168 00:12:10,062 --> 00:12:11,232 That rat 169 00:12:11,730 --> 00:12:14,190 sneaked into a place where he is not allowed to enter, 170 00:12:14,650 --> 00:12:16,650 so punish him according to the code of conduct. 171 00:12:17,069 --> 00:12:19,859 However, you cannot torture that court maid 172 00:12:19,947 --> 00:12:21,657 without the Queen's permission. 173 00:12:22,658 --> 00:12:24,078 Unless it can be justified 174 00:12:24,869 --> 00:12:26,829 with legitimate reasons and evidence, that is. 175 00:12:27,121 --> 00:12:28,961 If the talisman can be the reason or evidence... 176 00:12:31,542 --> 00:12:32,922 I will find it for you. 177 00:12:33,127 --> 00:12:34,707 That is utter nonsense. 178 00:12:35,421 --> 00:12:37,341 How will you find a talisman that doesn't exist? 179 00:12:37,631 --> 00:12:38,721 We'll see about that. 180 00:12:41,552 --> 00:12:42,392 Will you... 181 00:12:43,888 --> 00:12:45,138 give me a chance? 182 00:12:48,934 --> 00:12:49,894 Hong-sim! 183 00:12:49,977 --> 00:12:51,347 -Hong-sim! -Hong-sim! 184 00:12:51,479 --> 00:12:52,349 Hong-sim! 185 00:12:52,730 --> 00:12:54,110 -Hong-sim! -Where are you? 186 00:12:57,151 --> 00:12:58,191 -Look! -Hong-sim! 187 00:12:58,277 --> 00:12:59,107 Hong-sim! 188 00:12:59,195 --> 00:13:00,105 Hong-sim! 189 00:13:00,196 --> 00:13:01,156 Hong-sim! 190 00:13:01,238 --> 00:13:02,448 -Hong-sim! -My goodness. 191 00:13:02,531 --> 00:13:03,701 -Hong-sim. -Gosh. 192 00:13:04,200 --> 00:13:05,910 My gosh, what happened? 193 00:13:05,993 --> 00:13:07,453 Are you all right? 194 00:13:07,620 --> 00:13:09,500 Why are you all standing there? 195 00:13:09,663 --> 00:13:11,753 We must catch those scoundrels. Let's go! 196 00:13:11,832 --> 00:13:12,672 Come on! 197 00:13:12,750 --> 00:13:13,920 -Move it! -Let's go. 198 00:13:14,001 --> 00:13:15,091 -We should hurry. -Let's go! 199 00:13:15,211 --> 00:13:17,171 Are you okay? You're not hurt? 200 00:13:19,548 --> 00:13:20,378 What is this? 201 00:13:20,466 --> 00:13:22,256 My goodness! 202 00:13:22,426 --> 00:13:23,676 It's okay. I'm all right. 203 00:13:24,637 --> 00:13:26,177 I must teach those bastards a lesson! 204 00:13:26,472 --> 00:13:28,772 Both your father and I 205 00:13:28,849 --> 00:13:31,269 were so worried about you. 206 00:13:31,727 --> 00:13:32,557 I'm sorry. 207 00:13:34,063 --> 00:13:36,323 I won't let those bastards get away with this. 208 00:13:37,066 --> 00:13:39,356 Hey, I'll carry you home. 209 00:13:39,485 --> 00:13:40,605 -Gosh. -Here, get on my back. 210 00:13:40,694 --> 00:13:41,904 -Come on. -No, it's okay. 211 00:13:41,987 --> 00:13:43,107 -Get on my back. -Gosh. 212 00:13:43,197 --> 00:13:44,407 -Hop on. -No, I'm really okay. 213 00:13:44,865 --> 00:13:46,525 I'm fine. I just hurt my wrist a little. 214 00:13:47,034 --> 00:13:48,124 -Yes, I'm fine. -Okay, good. 215 00:13:48,202 --> 00:13:49,042 Oh, hold on. 216 00:13:49,411 --> 00:13:50,411 Where's Won-deuk? 217 00:13:50,746 --> 00:13:52,616 He dashed off, so I thought he went to save you. 218 00:13:52,998 --> 00:13:54,748 He didn't come here? That little... 219 00:13:54,833 --> 00:13:55,673 He did. 220 00:13:57,211 --> 00:13:58,961 He came, but... 221 00:14:00,464 --> 00:14:01,344 Don't tell me... 222 00:14:01,924 --> 00:14:03,134 Did he run away without you? 223 00:14:03,759 --> 00:14:05,259 -Jeez. -Father. 224 00:14:05,469 --> 00:14:07,299 I want to get out of here quickly. 225 00:14:07,596 --> 00:14:09,556 -Yes, of course. -Right, you must be exhausted. 226 00:14:09,640 --> 00:14:11,520 -All right. -Okay, let's go. 227 00:14:11,934 --> 00:14:13,564 -Be careful. Walk slowly. -Watch your step. 228 00:14:13,852 --> 00:14:15,982 Walk slowly. Gosh, those scoundrels... 229 00:14:18,983 --> 00:14:21,743 -Be careful. -Watch out for the jagged stones. 230 00:14:23,362 --> 00:14:24,492 I'm certain 231 00:14:25,114 --> 00:14:27,584 the court maid came to Gyoyeon Palace to retrieve the talisman. 232 00:14:28,284 --> 00:14:29,124 But... 233 00:14:29,952 --> 00:14:31,792 if the court ladies couldn't find it 234 00:14:32,121 --> 00:14:34,251 even when they searched the entire place... 235 00:14:35,457 --> 00:14:36,537 Why are you standing there? 236 00:14:36,625 --> 00:14:38,035 Go find the talisman. 237 00:14:41,881 --> 00:14:44,301 {\an8}-Please bring me a mal of seoldang. -Seoldang? 238 00:14:44,383 --> 00:14:45,343 {\an8}SEOLDANG: POWDERED CANDY 239 00:14:46,176 --> 00:14:48,296 Why do you need it? You are here to find the talisman. 240 00:14:48,387 --> 00:14:49,347 Bring it to him. 241 00:14:49,930 --> 00:14:50,760 Yes, Your Excellency. 242 00:15:04,111 --> 00:15:05,451 He is wasting seoldang like that? 243 00:15:06,113 --> 00:15:07,783 What on earth is he trying to do? 244 00:15:08,616 --> 00:15:11,536 We have nothing to lose even if he fails to find it. 245 00:15:12,703 --> 00:15:14,373 He is digging his own grave. 246 00:15:17,082 --> 00:15:19,002 How could you allow them to enter Gyoyeon Palace? 247 00:15:19,126 --> 00:15:20,536 Would the First Vice-Premier 248 00:15:21,128 --> 00:15:23,798 have quietly obeyed my order had I told him otherwise? 249 00:15:24,465 --> 00:15:27,465 He would have caused a ruckus, insisting that I am hiding something. 250 00:15:27,801 --> 00:15:28,641 But what if 251 00:15:28,969 --> 00:15:30,509 they find the talisman? 252 00:15:33,349 --> 00:15:34,429 They won't. 253 00:15:35,309 --> 00:15:36,479 The Head Court Lady 254 00:15:36,894 --> 00:15:40,234 and even the court maid who placed the talisman there could not find it. 255 00:16:12,596 --> 00:16:15,386 {\an8}Talismans are written with cinnabar. 256 00:16:16,183 --> 00:16:18,443 {\an8}It is also used for the paintwork on the palace buildings. 257 00:16:20,312 --> 00:16:21,362 That is because... 258 00:16:22,856 --> 00:16:24,226 cinnabar repels insects. 259 00:16:25,234 --> 00:16:26,154 I am impressed. 260 00:16:27,861 --> 00:16:30,451 Take him back to the Investigations Office. 261 00:16:31,573 --> 00:16:32,453 However, 262 00:16:32,992 --> 00:16:35,332 I found the talisman for Your Excellency. 263 00:16:35,869 --> 00:16:38,249 It proves that I am not under the Queen's orders 264 00:16:38,831 --> 00:16:42,541 and that I was not sent here by Chief Censor Jung Sa-yeop. 265 00:16:43,168 --> 00:16:45,048 So why take me back to the Investigations Office? 266 00:16:45,129 --> 00:16:47,259 You must have been able to find it for you were involved 267 00:16:47,881 --> 00:16:49,261 in hiding it. 268 00:16:49,925 --> 00:16:52,005 You will have to confess who ordered you to do this 269 00:16:52,761 --> 00:16:54,931 and any other details regarding this matter. 270 00:17:01,395 --> 00:17:03,055 -It was His Highness! -Halt. 271 00:17:05,691 --> 00:17:07,151 His Highness the Crown Prince 272 00:17:07,985 --> 00:17:08,815 led me here. 273 00:17:09,278 --> 00:17:10,108 Would you... 274 00:17:11,613 --> 00:17:12,533 care to elaborate? 275 00:17:12,656 --> 00:17:13,616 A few days ago, I was... 276 00:17:14,783 --> 00:17:16,123 given an order from His Highness. 277 00:17:18,162 --> 00:17:19,162 But His Highness 278 00:17:20,039 --> 00:17:21,039 passed away. 279 00:17:21,832 --> 00:17:24,592 What do you mean you were given an order from him a few days ago? 280 00:17:28,380 --> 00:17:29,420 I'd like a private meeting. 281 00:17:32,176 --> 00:17:33,006 Or... 282 00:17:34,511 --> 00:17:35,551 shall I just say it here? 283 00:18:01,872 --> 00:18:02,962 Four strong men 284 00:18:03,707 --> 00:18:06,167 couldn't knock down that idiot? 285 00:18:06,710 --> 00:18:08,300 He is a highly skilled fighter. 286 00:18:08,921 --> 00:18:11,721 I've never seen anyone with such incredible martial arts skills. 287 00:18:13,425 --> 00:18:15,585 He's on another level compared to the roughnecks who say 288 00:18:16,178 --> 00:18:17,138 they're good fighters. 289 00:18:17,221 --> 00:18:19,681 You fool, do you think you're making sense now? 290 00:18:20,265 --> 00:18:22,725 How could he have such skills when he comes from nothing? 291 00:18:22,810 --> 00:18:24,690 I would never dare to lie to you, my lord. 292 00:18:25,854 --> 00:18:27,024 Had I not run... 293 00:18:28,482 --> 00:18:29,942 he would have beheaded me. 294 00:18:30,150 --> 00:18:31,190 You fool. 295 00:18:31,485 --> 00:18:33,355 I paid you jerks a huge sum of money for this! 296 00:18:33,445 --> 00:18:35,655 Go back and bring him to me at once! 297 00:18:35,906 --> 00:18:36,986 Please find someone else. 298 00:18:37,699 --> 00:18:39,869 I do not wish to die. 299 00:18:41,703 --> 00:18:43,623 Why, that-- You bastard! 300 00:18:43,997 --> 00:18:44,827 -You... -Please. 301 00:18:44,998 --> 00:18:45,998 Please calm down. 302 00:18:47,084 --> 00:18:48,964 I'm sure there is another way. 303 00:18:51,964 --> 00:18:53,384 I mean, who am I? 304 00:18:54,007 --> 00:18:55,467 I am the governor of this county. 305 00:18:56,593 --> 00:18:58,263 There is something very odd 306 00:18:59,138 --> 00:19:00,598 about that fool, Won-deuk. 307 00:19:01,557 --> 00:19:03,427 What? Are you serious? 308 00:19:03,559 --> 00:19:05,769 I was outnumbered, and they beat me. 309 00:19:06,061 --> 00:19:07,731 Hong-sim saw it too. My goodness. 310 00:19:07,813 --> 00:19:10,023 Gosh, why would they do such a thing? 311 00:19:10,190 --> 00:19:13,030 Who are those jerks? Why would they kidnap her in broad daylight? 312 00:19:13,944 --> 00:19:16,664 Shouldn't we report it instead of sitting around like this? 313 00:19:16,905 --> 00:19:18,775 We must find out who those scoundrels are 314 00:19:18,907 --> 00:19:20,907 -and make sure they get punished. -Yes, you're right. 315 00:19:20,993 --> 00:19:23,413 Shouldn't we find Won-deuk first? 316 00:19:23,912 --> 00:19:26,332 You thought he went to save Hong-sim. 317 00:19:26,540 --> 00:19:27,370 Where is he? 318 00:19:27,499 --> 00:19:29,499 He probably got scared on the way and ran away. 319 00:19:30,210 --> 00:19:31,130 That prick. 320 00:19:31,920 --> 00:19:32,750 Here. 321 00:19:33,297 --> 00:19:34,627 Have some rice wine. 322 00:19:35,215 --> 00:19:36,755 There's nothing like wine to soothe 323 00:19:37,009 --> 00:19:38,049 a frightened heart. 324 00:19:39,428 --> 00:19:40,258 Is this on you? 325 00:19:40,846 --> 00:19:42,346 Gosh, what do you take me for? 326 00:19:42,764 --> 00:19:44,984 I'm not that stingy. 327 00:19:45,350 --> 00:19:46,270 Okay, let's drink. 328 00:19:46,935 --> 00:19:47,765 Pour me some. 329 00:19:48,312 --> 00:19:49,352 Let me pour you one. 330 00:19:50,647 --> 00:19:51,817 Yes, here. 331 00:19:51,982 --> 00:19:53,692 LIQUOR 332 00:20:24,640 --> 00:20:25,600 Waiting for me? 333 00:20:28,227 --> 00:20:29,807 Where have you been? 334 00:20:31,355 --> 00:20:32,725 I suppose you were very worried. 335 00:20:34,066 --> 00:20:34,936 Of course. 336 00:20:35,108 --> 00:20:37,028 Anyone would've been worried. 337 00:20:37,486 --> 00:20:38,396 Why wouldn't I be? 338 00:20:38,487 --> 00:20:40,107 But why worry? 339 00:20:40,364 --> 00:20:41,914 You saw everything earlier. 340 00:20:42,532 --> 00:20:43,742 My stellar martial arts skills. 341 00:20:44,701 --> 00:20:45,581 You can no longer 342 00:20:45,827 --> 00:20:47,957 make fun of me for being terrible at physical labor. 343 00:20:49,957 --> 00:20:50,957 Take those clothes off. 344 00:20:51,416 --> 00:20:52,246 My clothes? 345 00:20:53,752 --> 00:20:55,002 Here? Why? 346 00:20:55,504 --> 00:20:56,714 You're a commoner. 347 00:20:57,214 --> 00:20:59,424 What would people say if you showed up 348 00:20:59,800 --> 00:21:01,220 in this expensive overcoat and hat? 349 00:21:02,010 --> 00:21:02,930 Oh, I see. 350 00:21:08,350 --> 00:21:09,180 Stay still. 351 00:22:01,820 --> 00:22:03,910 Why are you pressing down on my arm? 352 00:22:05,073 --> 00:22:07,533 You acted all tough in the mountains earlier. 353 00:22:07,784 --> 00:22:09,494 -Don't be such a crybaby. -It really hurt. 354 00:22:10,037 --> 00:22:11,197 Look at all this blood. 355 00:22:14,082 --> 00:22:14,922 What? 356 00:22:15,709 --> 00:22:16,539 All right. 357 00:22:17,919 --> 00:22:19,169 I'll be careful. 358 00:22:21,256 --> 00:22:23,086 Gosh, I'm sorry. Hold on. 359 00:22:30,599 --> 00:22:31,929 You are a whiny crybaby. 360 00:22:37,689 --> 00:22:39,399 How is it possible that you received an order 361 00:22:39,983 --> 00:22:41,403 from the late Crown Prince? 362 00:22:42,527 --> 00:22:43,487 A secret letter. 363 00:22:44,362 --> 00:22:45,912 -A secret letter? -Correct. 364 00:22:46,907 --> 00:22:48,487 I was investigating His Highness's letter 365 00:22:49,034 --> 00:22:50,914 and ended up in Gyoyeon Palace. 366 00:22:51,661 --> 00:22:52,911 I ran into the court maid 367 00:22:53,705 --> 00:22:54,655 purely by chance. 368 00:22:55,082 --> 00:22:57,042 What did he write in the letter? 369 00:22:58,168 --> 00:22:59,128 I cannot tell you. 370 00:23:00,087 --> 00:23:01,877 After all, it is a secret letter. 371 00:23:02,923 --> 00:23:04,173 I must read that letter. 372 00:23:04,508 --> 00:23:05,718 I cannot show it to you. 373 00:23:06,009 --> 00:23:08,009 Had His Highness wanted you to read it, 374 00:23:08,428 --> 00:23:09,258 then... 375 00:23:09,930 --> 00:23:11,560 he would've left it for you, not me. 376 00:23:13,975 --> 00:23:16,225 A secret letter that you cannot show anyone? 377 00:23:18,188 --> 00:23:19,608 Are you trying 378 00:23:20,398 --> 00:23:22,358 to fool me with this "secret letter" 379 00:23:22,943 --> 00:23:24,993 -that does not even exist? -Your Excellency, I-- 380 00:23:26,113 --> 00:23:29,873 Why would the Crown Prince write a letter to a low-ranking officer like you? 381 00:23:30,200 --> 00:23:32,040 Did you truly think I'd believe such a lie? 382 00:23:33,995 --> 00:23:35,285 If the Crown Prince's letter 383 00:23:35,622 --> 00:23:37,622 actually exists, as you are insisting... 384 00:23:39,751 --> 00:23:42,051 you will have to prove it to me. 385 00:24:05,735 --> 00:24:08,655 I wish we had minium or mulberry bark, 386 00:24:09,281 --> 00:24:11,991 but this will help ease the pain. 387 00:24:14,661 --> 00:24:16,041 But it won't help ease my anger. 388 00:24:17,873 --> 00:24:19,213 Those scoundrels did this to you. 389 00:24:20,333 --> 00:24:21,753 I must teach them a lesson. 390 00:24:24,838 --> 00:24:25,708 It's okay. 391 00:24:26,131 --> 00:24:28,091 Revenge is only for those with power. 392 00:24:28,717 --> 00:24:32,427 People like us should be thankful to be alive. 393 00:24:33,847 --> 00:24:34,847 "People like us"? 394 00:24:36,266 --> 00:24:37,596 What do you mean by that? 395 00:24:40,896 --> 00:24:41,936 Those of us who are 396 00:24:42,439 --> 00:24:44,269 treated as less than human. 397 00:24:45,734 --> 00:24:48,954 In this country, everyone is treated as such except for noblemen. 398 00:24:52,532 --> 00:24:55,082 When you see men fight, you must stay out of it. 399 00:24:56,328 --> 00:24:58,078 I do not want you to get hurt. 400 00:25:00,332 --> 00:25:03,292 Yes, my lord. I will do as you say. 401 00:25:11,468 --> 00:25:14,468 By the way, where did you learn those martial arts skills? 402 00:25:16,765 --> 00:25:17,595 Not sure. 403 00:25:18,475 --> 00:25:19,305 You still... 404 00:25:20,101 --> 00:25:21,351 don't remember anything? 405 00:25:25,357 --> 00:25:26,187 What? 406 00:25:26,566 --> 00:25:27,396 Did you 407 00:25:27,734 --> 00:25:29,154 remember something? 408 00:25:31,404 --> 00:25:32,244 Yes, I sure did. 409 00:25:33,198 --> 00:25:34,778 I was a skilled martial artist. 410 00:25:37,327 --> 00:25:39,157 I am the epitome of the perfect man. 411 00:25:39,579 --> 00:25:41,959 I was impressed that I could read. But on top of that... 412 00:25:43,041 --> 00:25:44,421 I'm highly skilled in martial arts. 413 00:25:44,501 --> 00:25:47,171 Your arrogance is about to go through the roof. 414 00:25:48,046 --> 00:25:50,256 You seem totally fine now, so I should just go to bed. 415 00:25:50,340 --> 00:25:51,260 Get some sleep. 416 00:25:55,136 --> 00:25:56,426 Stay here tonight. 417 00:26:00,058 --> 00:26:00,928 This is an order. 418 00:26:11,361 --> 00:26:12,781 Keep it safe for me. 419 00:26:13,989 --> 00:26:17,579 I am delighted that you came all the way here to ask me a favor. 420 00:26:19,911 --> 00:26:21,541 Someone will come for it. 421 00:26:22,205 --> 00:26:23,455 Things may get dangerous. 422 00:26:23,790 --> 00:26:27,290 With my wretched fate, I wouldn't even be surprised if I died tomorrow. 423 00:26:30,380 --> 00:26:31,670 Just promise me that you'll go 424 00:26:32,215 --> 00:26:34,085 see the flowers with me before spring is over. 425 00:26:34,676 --> 00:26:36,256 That won't be difficult... 426 00:26:38,096 --> 00:26:39,676 but there is someone I fancy. 427 00:26:41,516 --> 00:26:43,886 Proximity makes the heart grow fonder. 428 00:26:44,519 --> 00:26:46,559 So just come with me, okay? 429 00:26:50,025 --> 00:26:50,855 Please... 430 00:26:51,818 --> 00:26:52,778 be safe. 431 00:26:54,362 --> 00:26:55,862 If you gaze at me like that... 432 00:26:57,115 --> 00:26:58,735 I won't be able to turn back. 433 00:26:59,200 --> 00:27:00,040 Then... 434 00:27:01,202 --> 00:27:02,332 I'll get going first. 435 00:27:03,621 --> 00:27:04,461 Bye. 436 00:27:05,332 --> 00:27:06,292 All right. 437 00:27:50,585 --> 00:27:52,165 If you scream, I will slit your throat. 438 00:27:55,465 --> 00:27:57,255 If there is something you want, say it. 439 00:27:58,134 --> 00:27:59,804 I may be a lowly kisaeng, 440 00:28:00,762 --> 00:28:02,602 but it's rude to lay your hands on me like this. 441 00:28:39,384 --> 00:28:40,344 What are you doing? 442 00:28:40,969 --> 00:28:42,509 My wound is throbbing, 443 00:28:43,263 --> 00:28:44,643 so I'd like to rest my arm here. 444 00:28:46,099 --> 00:28:47,099 Stay still. 445 00:28:49,144 --> 00:28:49,984 What is it? 446 00:28:51,730 --> 00:28:52,860 You can't fall asleep? 447 00:28:53,690 --> 00:28:54,520 It's not that. 448 00:28:54,607 --> 00:28:55,977 I'm really sleepy. 449 00:29:08,496 --> 00:29:09,326 Stop staring. 450 00:29:09,622 --> 00:29:11,042 Go to sleep already. 451 00:29:33,271 --> 00:29:34,311 Did you find him? 452 00:29:44,032 --> 00:29:44,952 What happened? 453 00:29:45,074 --> 00:29:47,244 A troupe that stopped by the village dropped it. 454 00:29:48,578 --> 00:29:50,748 Beom is trying to track them down at the moment 455 00:29:50,914 --> 00:29:52,504 to find out where they saw him. 456 00:29:53,333 --> 00:29:55,883 We should be able to find out his whereabouts before dawn. 457 00:30:10,099 --> 00:30:11,729 {\an8}THE MAN IS A RAPIST AND MURDERER 458 00:30:15,939 --> 00:30:17,359 How dare he... 459 00:30:18,274 --> 00:30:19,574 try to trick me? 460 00:30:20,235 --> 00:30:21,315 What is the matter, my lord? 461 00:30:24,364 --> 00:30:25,824 This isn't the Crown Prince's letter. 462 00:30:26,533 --> 00:30:28,873 Bring him to me at once and have him kneel before me. 463 00:30:29,494 --> 00:30:30,374 Yes, my lord. 464 00:30:37,502 --> 00:30:38,462 Your Highness. 465 00:30:39,003 --> 00:30:41,883 What is it that you left behind? 466 00:31:58,791 --> 00:31:59,631 Who's there? 467 00:32:03,546 --> 00:32:04,376 My gosh. 468 00:32:05,798 --> 00:32:08,008 I'm sorry I woke you up. 469 00:32:08,343 --> 00:32:11,353 -I thought Father was sleeping here. -"Father"? 470 00:32:12,931 --> 00:32:13,771 Oh, your father. 471 00:32:15,600 --> 00:32:16,560 Yes, he's here. 472 00:32:20,271 --> 00:32:21,311 Actually, he's not here. 473 00:32:23,816 --> 00:32:25,396 He must've gone to the privy. 474 00:32:26,277 --> 00:32:28,147 My gosh, you totally scared me. 475 00:32:28,947 --> 00:32:30,947 May I ask a favor of you? 476 00:32:32,325 --> 00:32:34,035 Close that door for me. 477 00:32:34,494 --> 00:32:36,294 Oh, sure. 478 00:32:36,621 --> 00:32:37,581 Go back to sleep. 479 00:32:38,539 --> 00:32:39,789 Yes, you too. 480 00:32:40,208 --> 00:32:41,078 It's late. 481 00:32:46,839 --> 00:32:49,179 Where did Father go in the middle of the night? 482 00:33:18,037 --> 00:33:19,407 Seok-ha. 483 00:33:23,835 --> 00:33:25,335 They couldn't have gotten far. 484 00:33:25,920 --> 00:33:27,300 Search thoroughly! 485 00:33:27,797 --> 00:33:28,717 Go! 486 00:33:35,847 --> 00:33:37,017 We'll be okay, I-seo. 487 00:33:40,727 --> 00:33:42,097 Seok-ha. 488 00:33:43,688 --> 00:33:46,148 Yes, I'm right here. 489 00:33:46,607 --> 00:33:47,567 I'm not going anywhere. 490 00:33:52,280 --> 00:33:53,240 No, I-seo. 491 00:33:53,531 --> 00:33:55,241 Open your eyes. Stay with me. 492 00:34:13,468 --> 00:34:14,838 Comb through the entire forest! 493 00:34:15,261 --> 00:34:16,181 -Yes, sir! -Let's go. 494 00:34:18,556 --> 00:34:19,716 Seok-ha. 495 00:34:20,975 --> 00:34:22,305 I'm scared. 496 00:34:23,478 --> 00:34:25,058 I'll go out and lure them. 497 00:34:25,855 --> 00:34:28,315 Run when the dogs' barks start sounding distant. 498 00:34:28,858 --> 00:34:29,728 You can do it, right? 499 00:34:30,276 --> 00:34:31,106 I don't want to. 500 00:34:32,111 --> 00:34:33,821 I'll just die like this. 501 00:34:35,865 --> 00:34:36,865 If I die... 502 00:34:38,659 --> 00:34:40,449 I can see Father. 503 00:34:40,536 --> 00:34:41,536 What are you saying? 504 00:34:42,080 --> 00:34:43,580 Didn't you hear what he said? 505 00:34:43,956 --> 00:34:45,706 "Live. This is an order from your father." 506 00:34:46,751 --> 00:34:49,421 Will you disobey Father now that he's passed away? 507 00:34:53,007 --> 00:34:54,627 Still, don't go. 508 00:34:55,510 --> 00:34:57,350 What will I do... 509 00:34:59,263 --> 00:35:00,523 without you? 510 00:35:03,601 --> 00:35:04,811 If we get separated, let's meet 511 00:35:04,894 --> 00:35:06,404 at Mojeon Bridge under the full moon. 512 00:35:07,396 --> 00:35:08,556 Stay focused and alert. 513 00:35:08,898 --> 00:35:11,188 You must run when the dogs' barks start sounding distant. 514 00:35:38,970 --> 00:35:40,470 There he is! Get him! 515 00:35:40,596 --> 00:35:41,596 -Get him! -Go! 516 00:35:43,808 --> 00:35:45,768 -Stop right there! -Get him! 517 00:35:45,893 --> 00:35:46,943 Catch him! 518 00:35:59,240 --> 00:36:00,320 Halt. 519 00:36:15,006 --> 00:36:16,836 Tell your men to back off. 520 00:36:25,391 --> 00:36:26,561 My sister is dead. 521 00:36:27,727 --> 00:36:29,767 So stop looking for her. 522 00:36:30,479 --> 00:36:31,979 We should find her corpse 523 00:36:32,940 --> 00:36:34,570 and hold a funeral for her. 524 00:36:35,193 --> 00:36:37,743 Tell your soldiers to leave at once, 525 00:36:38,154 --> 00:36:41,824 or you will see your daughter breathing her last before your eyes. 526 00:36:42,700 --> 00:36:44,330 To achieve big things, 527 00:36:44,911 --> 00:36:46,541 one must bear sacrifices. 528 00:36:47,538 --> 00:36:48,618 If you think you can do it, 529 00:36:49,498 --> 00:36:51,378 go ahead and kill her. 530 00:36:55,713 --> 00:36:57,673 If you take after your father, 531 00:36:58,299 --> 00:36:59,929 you probably have a magnanimous 532 00:37:00,426 --> 00:37:01,426 yet... 533 00:37:02,803 --> 00:37:03,933 feeble heart. 534 00:37:30,373 --> 00:37:31,673 Go ahead and behead me. 535 00:37:32,541 --> 00:37:33,381 However... 536 00:37:34,669 --> 00:37:36,709 I beseech you to spare my sister. 537 00:37:37,546 --> 00:37:39,296 The world is already in your hands, 538 00:37:40,091 --> 00:37:43,511 so why would you need to take that puny girl's life? 539 00:37:58,901 --> 00:38:00,491 You should get some sleep at least. 540 00:38:01,153 --> 00:38:02,283 My heart is troubled. 541 00:38:02,989 --> 00:38:04,529 I wish to finish this soon. 542 00:38:04,824 --> 00:38:06,454 This is such a cruel task. 543 00:38:06,909 --> 00:38:07,989 Why did you take this on? 544 00:38:09,036 --> 00:38:10,076 How could we... 545 00:38:11,539 --> 00:38:12,789 dare to harm the Crown Prince? 546 00:38:13,249 --> 00:38:14,289 I made a deal. 547 00:38:15,376 --> 00:38:16,496 Once we complete this task, 548 00:38:17,086 --> 00:38:18,546 my job as an assassin will end, 549 00:38:19,088 --> 00:38:20,418 and so will yours. 550 00:38:23,968 --> 00:38:26,508 I cannot go on killing people until the day I die, 551 00:38:27,638 --> 00:38:28,638 especially knowing that... 552 00:38:31,642 --> 00:38:33,062 someone is waiting for me. 553 00:38:36,188 --> 00:38:37,318 Did you find his whereabouts? 554 00:38:37,648 --> 00:38:38,518 Yes. 555 00:38:39,275 --> 00:38:40,185 He's in Songju. 556 00:39:16,312 --> 00:39:17,312 LIQUOR 557 00:39:24,904 --> 00:39:26,074 My gosh. 558 00:39:26,364 --> 00:39:27,414 Lord Park. 559 00:39:30,159 --> 00:39:33,289 What brings you all the way here so early? 560 00:39:33,662 --> 00:39:35,582 I thought about it all night, 561 00:39:36,123 --> 00:39:37,673 and we ought to do something about it. 562 00:39:38,459 --> 00:39:41,839 We should bring in that punk, Won-deuk, and flog him or something 563 00:39:42,880 --> 00:39:43,960 for my peace of mind. 564 00:39:44,090 --> 00:39:45,260 Of course, consider it done. 565 00:39:45,424 --> 00:39:47,094 Let me get dressed first. 566 00:40:00,439 --> 00:40:01,269 Gosh. 567 00:40:03,692 --> 00:40:04,612 What is this? 568 00:40:08,864 --> 00:40:10,324 THE JUMPY RAT IN THE OUTHOUSE 569 00:40:12,701 --> 00:40:14,791 Who'd do something so bizarre? 570 00:40:15,287 --> 00:40:17,157 No, this is actually perfect. 571 00:40:18,165 --> 00:40:19,245 Pardon? 572 00:40:19,834 --> 00:40:21,384 Who cares who sent it? 573 00:40:21,836 --> 00:40:23,546 Go catch Won-deuk this instant. 574 00:40:24,046 --> 00:40:25,256 I have a plan. 575 00:40:25,756 --> 00:40:26,626 Sure. 576 00:41:16,056 --> 00:41:17,636 It's him! Get him! 577 00:41:17,725 --> 00:41:18,725 -Get him! -Get him! 578 00:41:18,809 --> 00:41:20,019 -Catch him! -Go! 579 00:41:20,102 --> 00:41:21,062 -Stop! -Get him! 580 00:41:21,604 --> 00:41:23,064 -Stop right there! -Catch that punk! 581 00:41:23,564 --> 00:41:24,654 -Get him! -Catch him! 582 00:41:24,815 --> 00:41:25,815 -Go! -Get him! 583 00:41:25,900 --> 00:41:27,230 -Stop! -Catch him! 584 00:41:32,031 --> 00:41:32,871 Meok-gu. 585 00:41:34,783 --> 00:41:38,913 Run to the tavern and find a poor scholar with a pointy nose and kind eyes. 586 00:41:39,663 --> 00:41:40,923 I'm busy now. 587 00:41:41,248 --> 00:41:43,288 I have to run an errand for my master. 588 00:41:43,626 --> 00:41:46,336 -I'll pay you two bun. -What do I do after I find the scholar? 589 00:41:46,712 --> 00:41:47,922 Tell him to go to the office. 590 00:41:48,130 --> 00:41:49,050 It's urgent. 591 00:41:50,007 --> 00:41:52,257 Don't forget to pay me two bun! 592 00:41:52,343 --> 00:41:53,643 -Stop! -Stop right there! 593 00:41:53,886 --> 00:41:54,756 -Stop! -Get him! 594 00:41:55,137 --> 00:41:56,307 -Hey! -Stop right there! 595 00:41:56,722 --> 00:41:58,142 -Stop! -Won-deuk! 596 00:42:00,017 --> 00:42:03,727 A poor scholar with a pointy nose and kind eyes. Go to the office. 597 00:42:04,063 --> 00:42:05,113 What are you talking about? 598 00:42:05,397 --> 00:42:07,817 Won-deuk told me to pass it along. He'll pay me two bun. 599 00:42:08,025 --> 00:42:09,395 Did he explain why? 600 00:42:09,902 --> 00:42:11,322 No, he didn't have a chance. 601 00:42:11,654 --> 00:42:14,414 The patrol guards were chasing him, 602 00:42:14,698 --> 00:42:16,448 so he had to sprint. 603 00:42:19,828 --> 00:42:22,208 "Putting a curse on someone wishing for his or her death 604 00:42:22,456 --> 00:42:23,786 is nothing but witchcraft. 605 00:42:24,500 --> 00:42:27,500 The perpetrator should be prosecuted for premeditated murder. 606 00:42:28,087 --> 00:42:30,167 Instead of setting a good example for the people, 607 00:42:30,548 --> 00:42:32,218 {\an8}the Queen turned to superstitions 608 00:42:32,675 --> 00:42:36,175 {\an8}and wished harm on the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess. 609 00:42:36,720 --> 00:42:39,430 {\an8}It is an utter disgrace to even our future generations. 610 00:42:39,848 --> 00:42:40,718 Moreover, 611 00:42:41,183 --> 00:42:43,813 its relevance to the recent tragedy that befell the Crown Prince 612 00:42:44,478 --> 00:42:46,858 cannot be completely ruled out. 613 00:42:47,606 --> 00:42:48,436 Your Majesty. 614 00:42:49,233 --> 00:42:51,363 Depose the Queen and Prince Seowon 615 00:42:51,819 --> 00:42:53,859 to restore order in this nation." 616 00:42:59,326 --> 00:43:02,746 Please answer our pleas, Your Majesty. 617 00:43:03,372 --> 00:43:06,382 -Please answer our pleas. -Please answer our pleas. 618 00:43:07,209 --> 00:43:10,499 Please answer our pleas, Your Majesty. 619 00:43:10,671 --> 00:43:13,671 -Please answer our pleas. -Please answer our pleas. 620 00:43:14,800 --> 00:43:19,140 Your Majesty ought to depose the Queen and Prince Seowon. 621 00:43:19,430 --> 00:43:20,970 -Your Majesty! -Your Majesty! 622 00:43:22,182 --> 00:43:23,432 Please answer our... 623 00:43:23,559 --> 00:43:26,149 Tell the officials to gather at once. 624 00:43:26,228 --> 00:43:28,608 Please answer our pleas. 625 00:43:29,607 --> 00:43:33,817 Your Majesty ought to depose the Queen and Prince Seowon! 626 00:43:37,823 --> 00:43:38,823 MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE 627 00:43:40,200 --> 00:43:42,200 I must know why you apprehended me. 628 00:43:44,580 --> 00:43:46,620 I received this anonymous letter this morning. 629 00:43:47,625 --> 00:43:49,375 {\an8}You dared to deride me, the county governor, 630 00:43:49,627 --> 00:43:51,417 with this disturbing letter. 631 00:43:52,338 --> 00:43:56,008 Deriding me, a public official who works under orders of His Majesty, 632 00:43:56,675 --> 00:43:58,835 is the same as deriding His Majesty himself. 633 00:43:59,678 --> 00:44:00,508 Ergo, 634 00:44:01,180 --> 00:44:02,850 this is considered an act of treason. 635 00:44:03,265 --> 00:44:04,635 Do you have evidence 636 00:44:04,975 --> 00:44:06,385 that I sent the letter? 637 00:44:12,941 --> 00:44:13,981 Here. 638 00:44:14,610 --> 00:44:16,030 This poem right here. 639 00:44:16,320 --> 00:44:19,030 {\an8}Remember the poem you recited at Lord Park's birthday banquet? 640 00:44:19,531 --> 00:44:20,741 {\an8}This is that poem. 641 00:44:20,866 --> 00:44:22,116 It can't be considered evidence. 642 00:44:23,118 --> 00:44:25,828 Everyone who was at the banquet heard the poem. 643 00:44:28,791 --> 00:44:30,041 Your manner of speech 644 00:44:30,709 --> 00:44:31,919 has been getting on my nerves. 645 00:44:32,628 --> 00:44:35,708 You seem to think that you are a nobleman or something. 646 00:44:36,590 --> 00:44:38,590 You obviously do not know your place... 647 00:44:40,010 --> 00:44:41,890 so I shall teach you a serious lesson today. 648 00:44:43,097 --> 00:44:44,137 What are you waiting for? 649 00:44:44,306 --> 00:44:45,806 Tie him up. 650 00:44:46,600 --> 00:44:48,100 -Now! -Yes, Your Honor! 651 00:44:50,062 --> 00:44:51,902 -No! -Your Honor! 652 00:44:53,607 --> 00:44:54,567 Your Honor! 653 00:44:55,859 --> 00:44:57,739 What on earth is this about? 654 00:44:58,195 --> 00:45:01,695 The county governor is simply carrying out his duties at the moment. 655 00:45:02,241 --> 00:45:04,081 Don't you dare interfere! 656 00:45:04,868 --> 00:45:06,328 Tie him up at once! 657 00:45:06,912 --> 00:45:07,832 Yes, sir! 658 00:45:08,539 --> 00:45:09,999 No, wait! 659 00:45:10,165 --> 00:45:11,745 Gosh, you already know 660 00:45:12,084 --> 00:45:16,094 that my husband is a complete fool. 661 00:45:16,255 --> 00:45:20,925 As you've heard, the entire village knows that he's a worthless good-for-nothing. 662 00:45:21,343 --> 00:45:24,183 What could such a fool have done to deserve to be flogged? 663 00:45:24,263 --> 00:45:27,023 Did you think I'd fall for your lies again? 664 00:45:27,307 --> 00:45:29,977 I saw him recite a poem with my own two eyes, 665 00:45:30,102 --> 00:45:32,442 and I even heard about his outstanding martial arts skills! 666 00:45:33,063 --> 00:45:34,363 Were you the one who sent 667 00:45:34,606 --> 00:45:35,476 those scoundrels? 668 00:45:37,317 --> 00:45:38,857 -They beat me up. -Lord Park sent them? 669 00:45:38,944 --> 00:45:39,954 -Those ruffians. -My gosh. 670 00:45:40,112 --> 00:45:41,202 -Gosh. -Why did he do that? 671 00:45:41,280 --> 00:45:42,360 What are you waiting for? 672 00:45:42,698 --> 00:45:44,368 Tie him up now! 673 00:45:44,450 --> 00:45:45,280 Yes, sir! 674 00:45:45,617 --> 00:45:47,037 Gosh, don't. No! 675 00:45:47,286 --> 00:45:48,406 -My gosh. -Goodness! 676 00:45:48,829 --> 00:45:50,289 -Oh, no. -Gosh, Hong-sim! 677 00:45:51,540 --> 00:45:54,670 Gosh, I truly pity myself. 678 00:45:54,751 --> 00:45:57,711 I finally managed to get married at the age of 28, 679 00:45:58,046 --> 00:46:01,966 but my house got destroyed, and my husband is getting flogged now. 680 00:46:02,092 --> 00:46:04,722 What if he becomes crippled? How will I go on with my life? 681 00:46:05,179 --> 00:46:08,309 Gosh, poor me... 682 00:46:10,267 --> 00:46:11,267 What are you doing? 683 00:46:13,770 --> 00:46:15,190 Untie him. 684 00:46:26,575 --> 00:46:28,485 {\an8}DEPOSE THE QUEEN AND PRINCE SEOWON 685 00:46:28,660 --> 00:46:30,250 They are all the same. 686 00:46:32,039 --> 00:46:35,329 Every one of them is imploring me to depose the Queen and Prince Seowon. 687 00:46:37,211 --> 00:46:39,131 What am I to do? 688 00:46:39,671 --> 00:46:42,761 Prince Seowon is here seeking an audience with Your Majesty. 689 00:46:44,301 --> 00:46:45,141 He may enter. 690 00:46:50,641 --> 00:46:52,481 I apologize for causing you concern. 691 00:46:56,522 --> 00:46:59,232 I do not have time for a lengthy conversation with you. 692 00:46:59,441 --> 00:47:00,401 Father. 693 00:47:00,859 --> 00:47:02,609 I am here to ask you a question. 694 00:47:04,863 --> 00:47:05,703 Who is 695 00:47:06,323 --> 00:47:07,913 the ruler of this country at the moment? 696 00:47:10,702 --> 00:47:12,912 What are you trying to say? 697 00:47:13,080 --> 00:47:15,170 It hasn't even been a day since the investigation began 698 00:47:15,249 --> 00:47:16,829 and the talisman was mentioned. 699 00:47:17,918 --> 00:47:20,588 Your Majesty ordered the investigation to be conducted discreetly, 700 00:47:20,754 --> 00:47:23,764 so how did we already receive hundreds of petitions? 701 00:47:24,675 --> 00:47:25,675 There is more. 702 00:47:25,926 --> 00:47:27,636 The scholars at Sungkyunkwan are protesting, 703 00:47:27,719 --> 00:47:29,259 and disgraceful posters are everywhere. 704 00:47:29,763 --> 00:47:30,643 I cannot help 705 00:47:30,847 --> 00:47:33,347 but suspect that someone deliberately planned all of this. 706 00:47:36,270 --> 00:47:37,730 By "someone"... 707 00:47:40,315 --> 00:47:42,105 are you referring to the First Vice-Premier? 708 00:47:42,859 --> 00:47:43,689 Correct. 709 00:47:44,778 --> 00:47:46,858 He wishes to sit above your throne... 710 00:47:47,948 --> 00:47:49,948 and control your kingdom. 711 00:47:50,242 --> 00:47:51,122 Enough! 712 00:47:51,827 --> 00:47:53,747 What do you even know to spew such nonsense? 713 00:47:53,829 --> 00:47:55,249 The late Lady Shin! 714 00:47:55,414 --> 00:47:58,084 The mother of the Crown Prince, whom you failed to protect. 715 00:47:58,625 --> 00:47:59,585 Seowon. 716 00:48:00,502 --> 00:48:02,502 Seowon, how did you know... 717 00:48:02,921 --> 00:48:04,091 Will you be fooled... 718 00:48:05,132 --> 00:48:07,302 by the First Vice-Premier again and lose Mother and me? 719 00:48:24,109 --> 00:48:25,439 Shoot the arrow. 720 00:48:27,237 --> 00:48:28,987 If you know how to shoot an arrow, 721 00:48:29,865 --> 00:48:31,985 then you must be the person... 722 00:48:32,993 --> 00:48:33,913 who sent the letter. 723 00:48:33,994 --> 00:48:36,164 This is preposterous. I do not understand your reasoning. 724 00:48:37,039 --> 00:48:39,959 I practiced archery for many years. 725 00:48:40,626 --> 00:48:41,536 It is impossible 726 00:48:41,710 --> 00:48:44,460 to hit the target over that wall 727 00:48:44,588 --> 00:48:46,588 when shooting at such a close range. 728 00:48:46,757 --> 00:48:49,797 In fact, it'd only be possible if you were shooting 729 00:48:50,385 --> 00:48:51,755 from that hill over there. 730 00:48:52,846 --> 00:48:56,016 It has been six years since I returned to Songju, my hometown. 731 00:48:56,433 --> 00:48:57,523 And I have never seen 732 00:48:58,101 --> 00:49:00,521 anyone with such archery skills in this village, 733 00:49:01,104 --> 00:49:02,524 which means 734 00:49:03,190 --> 00:49:05,150 you are the only suspect in this case. 735 00:49:05,275 --> 00:49:06,105 I do not know... 736 00:49:07,152 --> 00:49:08,152 how to shoot arrows. 737 00:49:08,987 --> 00:49:11,487 He doesn't even know how to use a sickle or an ax, 738 00:49:11,573 --> 00:49:13,743 let alone how to wear an A-frame carrier. 739 00:49:14,117 --> 00:49:15,077 Archery? Please. 740 00:49:15,619 --> 00:49:17,499 Shut your mouth! 741 00:49:21,166 --> 00:49:23,496 Do you not know about my amnesia? 742 00:49:24,086 --> 00:49:25,626 I do not recall ever shooting an arrow, 743 00:49:26,254 --> 00:49:28,014 so I do not know how it is done. 744 00:49:28,173 --> 00:49:30,133 Still, you must do it. 745 00:49:30,801 --> 00:49:31,681 If you refuse... 746 00:49:34,680 --> 00:49:36,010 I will slay this wench. 747 00:49:37,015 --> 00:49:38,265 -My gosh. -What is he saying? 748 00:49:39,226 --> 00:49:42,516 If you hit the bull's-eye, 749 00:49:42,896 --> 00:49:46,436 that means you are the one who shot the arrow with the letter, 750 00:49:46,525 --> 00:49:48,025 so you will be beheaded. 751 00:49:48,443 --> 00:49:51,533 But if you fail to hit the bull's-eye, 752 00:49:52,114 --> 00:49:54,664 that means you're deliberately trying to hide your archery skills. 753 00:49:55,534 --> 00:49:56,704 And to punish you... 754 00:49:57,703 --> 00:49:59,003 for concealing your crime... 755 00:50:00,539 --> 00:50:02,369 I will behead this wench. 756 00:50:02,958 --> 00:50:03,918 -No! -My gosh! 757 00:50:05,252 --> 00:50:06,422 This is insane! 758 00:50:06,628 --> 00:50:07,548 -Gosh. -What do we do? 759 00:50:09,715 --> 00:50:11,125 -My gosh. -What is happening? 760 00:50:12,676 --> 00:50:14,796 Have you been terrorizing the commoners... 761 00:50:15,554 --> 00:50:17,144 with such preposterous tyranny? 762 00:50:18,557 --> 00:50:19,887 Pick up the bow at once! 763 00:50:42,080 --> 00:50:43,620 Since I am an impatient man, 764 00:50:43,999 --> 00:50:45,959 I do not like to wait. 765 00:50:57,387 --> 00:50:59,137 No. Won-deuk, don't. 766 00:50:59,264 --> 00:51:00,474 Just try to buy some time! 767 00:51:06,563 --> 00:51:07,483 -Gosh. -Oh, no! 768 00:51:10,609 --> 00:51:11,989 -No, don't! -What's he going to do? 769 00:51:12,694 --> 00:51:13,574 Oh, dear. 770 00:51:24,247 --> 00:51:25,207 Oh, boy. 771 00:51:32,714 --> 00:51:34,054 Go on and shoot! 772 00:51:34,966 --> 00:51:36,376 This wench's life... 773 00:51:37,677 --> 00:51:39,217 is in your hands. 774 00:51:54,110 --> 00:51:55,280 -What's he doing? -Gosh. 775 00:52:11,253 --> 00:52:12,133 -Did it hit him? -No. 776 00:52:16,424 --> 00:52:18,014 Lads, what are you waiting for? 777 00:52:18,176 --> 00:52:19,336 Get that punk. 778 00:52:19,427 --> 00:52:20,757 I shall behead him myself. 779 00:52:23,557 --> 00:52:24,387 Hand that over. 780 00:52:24,516 --> 00:52:25,976 Why isn't he here yet? 781 00:52:27,519 --> 00:52:28,349 How dare you! 782 00:52:28,436 --> 00:52:31,396 The Secret Royal Inspector is here! 783 00:52:44,536 --> 00:52:45,826 -What is going on? -My goodness. 784 00:53:05,473 --> 00:53:09,643 I am Royal Inspector Heo Man-sik, who is here per His Majesty's orders. 785 00:53:10,228 --> 00:53:11,348 Criminal Cho Bu-yeong. 786 00:53:12,522 --> 00:53:13,902 Kneel before me. 787 00:53:14,441 --> 00:53:15,441 But why? 788 00:53:16,151 --> 00:53:17,991 I did not commit any crimes. 789 00:53:18,486 --> 00:53:19,316 Is that so? 790 00:53:20,572 --> 00:53:21,412 Here. 791 00:53:22,073 --> 00:53:24,873 This lists every wrong deed you've committed in the past three years. 792 00:53:24,993 --> 00:53:25,873 Take a look. 793 00:53:25,994 --> 00:53:27,044 Your Excellency! 794 00:53:28,538 --> 00:53:29,998 Please forgive me just this once. 795 00:53:30,081 --> 00:53:31,501 Anyone who partook in this 796 00:53:32,167 --> 00:53:33,337 should be tied up! 797 00:53:33,501 --> 00:53:34,421 Yes, sir! 798 00:53:49,476 --> 00:53:51,436 -Are you okay? -How could I be okay? 799 00:53:51,686 --> 00:53:53,396 I almost had a heart attack because of you. 800 00:53:55,482 --> 00:53:56,362 It was a mistake. 801 00:53:56,733 --> 00:53:58,233 I was trying to hit that sword 802 00:53:58,985 --> 00:54:00,275 at your neck. 803 00:54:08,078 --> 00:54:10,118 You said you didn't even know how to shoot an arrow. 804 00:54:10,872 --> 00:54:12,372 Why try something so reckless? 805 00:54:12,791 --> 00:54:14,171 When I picked up the bow, 806 00:54:15,293 --> 00:54:17,303 I felt that I might be able to do it. 807 00:54:20,590 --> 00:54:22,220 Without your injury, 808 00:54:23,343 --> 00:54:25,553 you could've hit his sword with the arrow. 809 00:54:25,637 --> 00:54:27,467 That is not why I lost my grip. 810 00:54:29,265 --> 00:54:30,345 A random memory surged up. 811 00:54:31,142 --> 00:54:34,102 -What kind of memory? -It may have been an illusion. 812 00:54:38,692 --> 00:54:39,782 I shouldn't have told you. 813 00:54:43,321 --> 00:54:44,161 Your arm... 814 00:54:45,031 --> 00:54:46,411 It doesn't look good. 815 00:54:46,741 --> 00:54:47,741 Let's go see a physician. 816 00:54:48,827 --> 00:54:49,657 No. 817 00:54:50,078 --> 00:54:52,288 There is someone I must meet before that. 818 00:54:54,666 --> 00:54:56,246 THE QUEEN USED WITCHCRAFT TO CAUSE MAYHEM 819 00:54:56,584 --> 00:54:58,634 This poster is all over the streets. 820 00:55:00,046 --> 00:55:02,916 The Capital Bureau is removing them as soon as they go up. 821 00:55:03,008 --> 00:55:04,048 This is why 822 00:55:04,592 --> 00:55:08,012 I did not want a chief magistrate who is overly diligent. 823 00:55:08,805 --> 00:55:09,805 Right, I understand. 824 00:55:10,140 --> 00:55:11,390 I will speak to him. 825 00:55:14,060 --> 00:55:15,060 Your Excellency. 826 00:55:15,353 --> 00:55:18,523 It seems like the meeting was postponed due to the Chief Censor's ruse. 827 00:55:18,898 --> 00:55:21,858 He urged Prince Seowon to seek an audience with His Majesty. 828 00:55:22,193 --> 00:55:25,863 Did that man stir up His Majesty's fragile heart once again? 829 00:55:26,072 --> 00:55:27,492 What about the briefing? 830 00:55:27,574 --> 00:55:29,624 I do not think it can take place today. 831 00:55:29,993 --> 00:55:33,203 The Chief Scholar lost his eldest son in an unfortunate accident. 832 00:55:33,663 --> 00:55:36,003 Why now, of all times? Today is such an important day. 833 00:55:38,168 --> 00:55:40,458 Head over to the Royal Assembly Hall without me. 834 00:55:41,004 --> 00:55:42,014 I must 835 00:55:42,672 --> 00:55:44,592 stop by Gyoyeon Palace on the way. 836 00:55:45,300 --> 00:55:46,260 Yes, Your Excellency. 837 00:56:01,024 --> 00:56:02,574 I heard some sad news. 838 00:56:02,984 --> 00:56:04,654 The Chief Scholar 839 00:56:05,028 --> 00:56:06,448 lost his son. 840 00:56:06,821 --> 00:56:08,571 There was a fire at the guesthouse. 841 00:56:09,449 --> 00:56:11,909 I stepped out of the palace in secret because you had ordered me 842 00:56:11,993 --> 00:56:13,203 to vacate Gyoyeon Palace 843 00:56:13,703 --> 00:56:16,003 and ended up witnessing the fire with my own two eyes. 844 00:56:16,247 --> 00:56:17,367 Well done. 845 00:56:18,458 --> 00:56:21,168 Nothing can stop you now. 846 00:56:22,378 --> 00:56:25,218 I am on my way to pay my respects to the Queen. 847 00:56:25,632 --> 00:56:27,632 Please make sure the meeting goes well. 848 00:56:28,343 --> 00:56:29,303 Of course. 849 00:56:38,937 --> 00:56:40,647 Where are you taking me? 850 00:56:43,024 --> 00:56:44,114 Help! 851 00:56:44,359 --> 00:56:46,609 -Help me! -That serves you right. 852 00:56:46,694 --> 00:56:47,614 -Please. -Come on! 853 00:56:47,862 --> 00:56:49,112 -Gosh. -I knew this would happen. 854 00:56:49,280 --> 00:56:50,160 Get lost! 855 00:56:50,573 --> 00:56:51,663 Good riddance. 856 00:56:51,741 --> 00:56:53,911 -Goodness. -So, 857 00:56:53,993 --> 00:56:57,753 all the sable skins and other things that he collected weren't for the King? 858 00:56:57,831 --> 00:56:59,041 It was all a lie? 859 00:56:59,791 --> 00:57:03,461 He used them to bribe his way up so that he could get richer! 860 00:57:03,711 --> 00:57:04,711 -Gosh. -Unbelievable. 861 00:57:04,879 --> 00:57:07,049 We had no idea and just worked like dogs for years. 862 00:57:07,132 --> 00:57:08,472 Gosh, that darned bastard. 863 00:57:08,550 --> 00:57:11,550 I wish they'd take Lord Park too. 864 00:57:11,636 --> 00:57:12,546 -I know. -Darn it. 865 00:57:12,637 --> 00:57:15,637 But Lord Park can't do anything without the county governor. 866 00:57:15,723 --> 00:57:18,023 Anyway, good riddance! 867 00:57:18,143 --> 00:57:18,983 Totally. 868 00:57:19,060 --> 00:57:22,520 We should celebrate finally getting rid of the county governor. 869 00:57:22,772 --> 00:57:23,652 How about a party? 870 00:57:23,731 --> 00:57:24,571 A party? 871 00:57:24,649 --> 00:57:26,939 -Let's do it. -That is a great idea. 872 00:57:30,780 --> 00:57:32,370 -Nice! -Let's throw a party. 873 00:57:32,449 --> 00:57:33,619 -Yes! -We'll have fun. 874 00:57:33,700 --> 00:57:37,370 By the way, why didn't they take that darned county clerk? 875 00:57:38,746 --> 00:57:39,746 Right? 876 00:57:40,915 --> 00:57:42,285 What do you mean? 877 00:57:43,293 --> 00:57:44,383 What are you talking about? 878 00:57:44,794 --> 00:57:47,594 Are you implying that I'm no different than him? 879 00:57:47,922 --> 00:57:50,842 Do you know how much I suffered stuck in the middle? 880 00:57:50,967 --> 00:57:55,047 Had it not been for me, all of you would've been flogged a dozen more times. 881 00:57:55,138 --> 00:57:56,428 Who made sure it wouldn't happen? 882 00:57:56,639 --> 00:57:58,099 Me! Okay? 883 00:57:58,558 --> 00:58:01,558 Gosh, do you think I had it easy? 884 00:58:01,686 --> 00:58:05,516 He even treated me like his servant! 885 00:58:05,857 --> 00:58:07,067 You folks have no idea. 886 00:58:09,068 --> 00:58:10,948 Gosh, that's not what we meant. 887 00:58:11,446 --> 00:58:14,986 But you did many things that made us think that. Am I wrong? 888 00:58:15,074 --> 00:58:17,544 -I'm-- -Enough! Goodness. 889 00:58:17,702 --> 00:58:19,042 Stop crying. 890 00:58:19,120 --> 00:58:21,160 Come with us. Let's celebrate. 891 00:58:21,498 --> 00:58:22,708 -Yes. -Yes, let's go. 892 00:58:22,999 --> 00:58:24,329 Let's celebrate together. 893 00:58:25,084 --> 00:58:28,424 You know what? I stole some fine wine from the county governor. 894 00:58:28,630 --> 00:58:30,260 My gosh, it's amazing. 895 00:58:30,340 --> 00:58:31,550 -Is it? -It's incredible. 896 00:58:31,633 --> 00:58:33,763 When is the best time to drink? Midday. 897 00:58:33,843 --> 00:58:35,513 And what are we? We're one. 898 00:58:35,595 --> 00:58:37,095 -Come on. Let's go. -We're one! 899 00:58:37,180 --> 00:58:38,810 -Come on, quick. -All right, let's go. 900 00:58:38,890 --> 00:58:39,850 -Let's go! -Hurry! 901 00:58:39,933 --> 00:58:40,983 -Come on! -Let's go! 902 00:58:44,229 --> 00:58:45,099 Did you... 903 00:58:45,813 --> 00:58:47,573 send that threatening letter? 904 00:58:48,983 --> 00:58:49,823 Yes, it was me. 905 00:58:50,276 --> 00:58:51,986 And you call yourself a royal inspector? 906 00:58:52,362 --> 00:58:53,202 What? 907 00:58:53,404 --> 00:58:56,324 My wife and I nearly lost our lives because of that letter. 908 00:58:57,492 --> 00:58:58,332 Oh, right. 909 00:58:59,118 --> 00:59:01,538 I did not expect things would turn out like that. 910 00:59:03,206 --> 00:59:04,416 I'm sorry. 911 00:59:04,499 --> 00:59:07,249 By the way, did you know that I was a secret royal inspector? 912 00:59:07,710 --> 00:59:09,210 You made it so obvious. 913 00:59:09,504 --> 00:59:11,594 -How could I not have known? -What? I did? 914 00:59:11,965 --> 00:59:12,875 I made it obvious? 915 00:59:13,007 --> 00:59:13,877 A few days ago, 916 00:59:14,634 --> 00:59:16,054 I stopped by the tavern. 917 00:59:21,140 --> 00:59:21,980 Do you know 918 00:59:22,684 --> 00:59:24,444 if my wife stopped by? 919 00:59:24,519 --> 00:59:26,599 How would I know who your wife is? 920 00:59:28,022 --> 00:59:30,152 You probably saw her at the recent banquet. 921 00:59:30,525 --> 00:59:34,145 Had you not moved your feet like that, nothing would have happened. 922 00:59:34,862 --> 00:59:36,992 And we wouldn't have had to endure such an ordeal. 923 00:59:40,201 --> 00:59:42,001 Well, she did stop by. 924 00:59:42,912 --> 00:59:43,872 But she left hurriedly. 925 00:59:44,247 --> 00:59:45,827 I have no idea where she went. 926 00:59:48,251 --> 00:59:49,961 Let me ask you something too. 927 00:59:50,795 --> 00:59:52,545 I heard you recite a poem at the banquet. 928 00:59:53,381 --> 00:59:55,261 Where did you learn that poem? 929 00:59:55,383 --> 00:59:57,393 I do not know where or how I learned it. 930 00:59:58,011 --> 00:59:58,891 The poem 931 00:59:59,596 --> 01:00:01,136 just flew out of my mouth. 932 01:00:04,934 --> 01:00:08,154 But that is the poem I submitted for the civil service examination. 933 01:00:08,521 --> 01:00:10,981 My poem has spread to every corner of the country? 934 01:00:14,068 --> 01:00:17,278 That is how you deduced that I must be a secret royal inspector? 935 01:00:17,488 --> 01:00:20,068 That is why I wanted to pass the ledger on to you, 936 01:00:20,283 --> 01:00:21,833 but you disappeared, so I was irritated. 937 01:00:22,744 --> 01:00:24,874 How did the ledger end up in your hands? 938 01:00:25,955 --> 01:00:28,115 Your wife gave it to me this morning. 939 01:00:31,878 --> 01:00:32,798 Your Majesty. 940 01:00:33,463 --> 01:00:36,013 No one has ever dared to harm the Crown Prince 941 01:00:36,299 --> 01:00:38,639 and the Crown Princess of this kingdom. 942 01:00:39,427 --> 01:00:43,387 It goes against neo-Confucian ideals and has wreaked havoc on the royal court... 943 01:00:44,724 --> 01:00:46,394 so please depose the Queen 944 01:00:47,143 --> 01:00:48,483 and Prince Seowon 945 01:00:48,936 --> 01:00:52,476 to set a deterrent example and restore Your Majesty's dignity. 946 01:00:52,565 --> 01:00:56,355 It's unreasonable to discuss ousting the two just because of a mere talisman. 947 01:00:56,694 --> 01:00:59,914 Word on the street is that the Queen 948 01:01:00,239 --> 01:01:02,699 had the Crown Prince murdered. 949 01:01:02,784 --> 01:01:06,124 A virtuous politician should not be swayed by propaganda, 950 01:01:06,329 --> 01:01:09,329 which will only blind him from the truth. 951 01:01:09,499 --> 01:01:10,709 "Propaganda"? 952 01:01:11,125 --> 01:01:13,795 I am certain that the talisman was not the only method 953 01:01:13,878 --> 01:01:15,548 the Queen had employed to harm His Highness. 954 01:01:15,713 --> 01:01:18,763 Attempting to harm the Crown Prince is a grave sin indeed. 955 01:01:19,592 --> 01:01:21,972 However, it cannot serve as direct evidence 956 01:01:22,053 --> 01:01:24,973 to prove that the Queen had him murdered. Therefore... 957 01:01:27,100 --> 01:01:29,770 I will send the Chief Censor and Prince Seowon to Mount Cheonu... 958 01:01:31,604 --> 01:01:33,944 to find conclusive evidence. 959 01:01:34,107 --> 01:01:35,017 Your Majesty. 960 01:01:35,650 --> 01:01:38,650 Entrusting Prince Seowon and the Chief Censor with the task 961 01:01:38,903 --> 01:01:42,163 is akin to entrusting the sheep to the wolves. 962 01:01:42,240 --> 01:01:44,410 How dare you speak to His Majesty in that manner? 963 01:01:44,534 --> 01:01:45,374 Your Majesty. 964 01:01:46,202 --> 01:01:48,582 Leave this matter to the special investigation committee. 965 01:01:49,497 --> 01:01:51,997 Please reconsider. 966 01:01:52,333 --> 01:01:53,383 How dare you! 967 01:01:55,002 --> 01:01:57,672 Are you telling me that you wish to disobey my orders? 968 01:02:17,316 --> 01:02:19,526 I apologize for not visiting you often. 969 01:02:20,403 --> 01:02:21,903 Today, you had the sudden urge 970 01:02:22,572 --> 01:02:23,572 to check in and see 971 01:02:24,240 --> 01:02:25,370 how I have been doing? 972 01:02:26,617 --> 01:02:30,707 I have suffered from countless nightmares since the beginning of the year. 973 01:02:31,581 --> 01:02:33,171 Looking back... 974 01:02:36,461 --> 01:02:39,461 I think that little gift from you must have been the culprit. 975 01:02:40,757 --> 01:02:42,797 I prepared a small gift for you 976 01:02:42,884 --> 01:02:45,094 to repay your kindness. 977 01:02:56,939 --> 01:02:57,819 What is the matter? 978 01:02:58,232 --> 01:03:01,152 Are you afraid that it might be a cursed talisman? 979 01:03:12,079 --> 01:03:15,459 I thought you might find it useful should you ever leave the palace. 980 01:03:16,834 --> 01:03:18,004 Do you like it? 981 01:03:19,462 --> 01:03:20,382 Crown Princess. 982 01:03:20,588 --> 01:03:22,548 I seem to have upset you. 983 01:03:24,050 --> 01:03:25,510 I will be leaving, then. 984 01:03:34,602 --> 01:03:35,562 My apologies. 985 01:03:47,782 --> 01:03:49,032 I am pregnant. 986 01:03:50,243 --> 01:03:51,583 Though I found out a while ago, 987 01:03:51,661 --> 01:03:53,831 I could not inform you due to recent events. 988 01:03:54,539 --> 01:03:57,379 I suppose the cursed talisman you placed in my chamber... 989 01:03:58,626 --> 01:04:00,126 was not effective after all. 990 01:04:19,605 --> 01:04:22,185 The horrendous murder of the Crown Prince 991 01:04:22,775 --> 01:04:24,735 must be reinvestigated. 992 01:04:26,654 --> 01:04:29,204 I will not make any decisions until we find out 993 01:04:29,490 --> 01:04:31,330 who is behind these acts of treason. 994 01:04:32,201 --> 01:04:33,121 Your Majesty. 995 01:04:33,411 --> 01:04:35,911 Losing the support of the people is akin to losing your kingdom. 996 01:04:36,205 --> 01:04:38,535 If you turn a deaf ear to the people's pleas, 997 01:04:38,708 --> 01:04:40,458 you will lose their support. 998 01:04:40,543 --> 01:04:41,383 The people 999 01:04:41,752 --> 01:04:43,422 follow the light. 1000 01:04:43,921 --> 01:04:45,841 Hence, we will shed light on the truth 1001 01:04:46,632 --> 01:04:47,682 and move public sentiment. 1002 01:04:48,092 --> 01:04:49,842 The Chief Censor is right. 1003 01:04:50,595 --> 01:04:51,425 Your Majesty. 1004 01:04:52,013 --> 01:04:54,643 I decided to head the special investigation committee 1005 01:04:55,016 --> 01:04:59,306 to severely punish everyone who is responsible for the Crown Prince's death. 1006 01:04:59,687 --> 01:05:02,017 I conducted the investigation with utmost impartiality, 1007 01:05:02,106 --> 01:05:02,936 and we just 1008 01:05:03,524 --> 01:05:05,034 obtained solid evidence. 1009 01:05:08,404 --> 01:05:09,324 So why is it 1010 01:05:10,281 --> 01:05:12,661 that I seem to have lost Your Majesty's trust? 1011 01:05:13,326 --> 01:05:15,366 It is not that I do not trust you. 1012 01:05:17,038 --> 01:05:20,118 As a king, I ought to think about who will succeed the throne. 1013 01:05:21,500 --> 01:05:24,670 If Prince Seowon, now my only son, is deposed, 1014 01:05:25,296 --> 01:05:27,166 what will happen to this kingdom? 1015 01:05:27,548 --> 01:05:29,298 Is that Your Majesty's 1016 01:05:30,384 --> 01:05:31,224 only concern? 1017 01:05:31,302 --> 01:05:35,182 First Vice-Premier, are you not concerned about the future of this country? 1018 01:05:35,264 --> 01:05:36,474 If that is your concern, 1019 01:05:36,807 --> 01:05:38,557 you need not worry. 1020 01:05:39,727 --> 01:05:41,597 With all due respect, Your Majesty... 1021 01:05:42,897 --> 01:05:44,317 I must inform you that 1022 01:05:45,024 --> 01:05:46,534 you already have another heir. 1023 01:05:49,820 --> 01:05:50,780 First Vice-Premier. 1024 01:05:52,782 --> 01:05:54,742 What on earth do you mean by that? 1025 01:05:55,409 --> 01:05:57,119 Her Highness the Crown Princess... 1026 01:05:58,245 --> 01:05:59,405 is pregnant. 1027 01:06:00,831 --> 01:06:02,711 She is bearing the child... 1028 01:06:04,085 --> 01:06:05,335 of the late Crown Prince. 1029 01:06:12,051 --> 01:06:12,891 Your Majesty. 1030 01:06:13,928 --> 01:06:14,798 Congratulations. 1031 01:06:15,346 --> 01:06:17,426 Please accept my sincere congratulations. 1032 01:06:18,683 --> 01:06:20,893 -Congratulations. -Congratulations. 1033 01:06:21,727 --> 01:06:23,057 Congratulations. 1034 01:06:23,187 --> 01:06:24,897 -Congratulations. -Congratulations. 1035 01:06:47,628 --> 01:06:48,548 How did Hong-sim 1036 01:06:48,796 --> 01:06:51,336 figure out that he is a secret royal inspector? 1037 01:06:52,383 --> 01:06:54,143 Jeez, why did I even get married, then? 1038 01:06:54,260 --> 01:06:56,100 What? I'm taking this off to go to sleep. 1039 01:06:56,178 --> 01:06:57,508 Don't get the wrong idea. 1040 01:06:57,638 --> 01:07:01,308 Don't fall ill or injure yourself from now on. 1041 01:07:01,559 --> 01:07:03,139 Your body is no longer yours. 1042 01:07:03,269 --> 01:07:05,019 It's mine now. 1043 01:07:05,146 --> 01:07:07,396 Don't pick flowers again. 1044 01:07:07,857 --> 01:07:09,607 Wherever they are, 1045 01:07:09,692 --> 01:07:12,242 they're most beautiful when they stay there. 1046 01:07:12,361 --> 01:07:15,321 Living off the poor is not what a man should do. 1047 01:07:16,449 --> 01:07:17,739 Come to think of it, 1048 01:07:18,075 --> 01:07:21,155 she often speaks the Hanyang dialect without her local accent. Also... 1049 01:07:21,537 --> 01:07:22,497 Then don't read it. 1050 01:07:24,248 --> 01:07:26,748 "Yeon's face was glowing beautifully 1051 01:07:26,959 --> 01:07:28,499 under the moonlight." 1052 01:07:30,046 --> 01:07:31,836 She can read, 1053 01:07:32,465 --> 01:07:34,675 yet she doesn't try to earn money using that skill. 1054 01:07:35,551 --> 01:07:36,471 But why? 1055 01:07:43,059 --> 01:07:45,389 There are just a little over 500 households in Songju. 1056 01:07:45,770 --> 01:07:47,310 I will search the market. 1057 01:07:47,605 --> 01:07:49,105 You two search the private residences. 1058 01:07:50,191 --> 01:07:51,981 Do not show the portrait to anyone. 1059 01:07:52,860 --> 01:07:54,320 Some of the retired officials 1060 01:07:54,612 --> 01:07:56,452 may recognize His Highness. 1061 01:07:57,907 --> 01:07:58,777 Get moving. 1062 01:07:59,033 --> 01:08:01,873 What would you have done if the royal inspector hadn't shown up? 1063 01:08:01,994 --> 01:08:03,414 I really thought 1064 01:08:03,579 --> 01:08:05,539 the two of you would breathe your last. 1065 01:08:05,998 --> 01:08:06,998 I have a question. 1066 01:08:08,167 --> 01:08:09,667 You are full of questions. 1067 01:08:10,127 --> 01:08:12,627 Fine, what's your question? Fire away. 1068 01:08:12,963 --> 01:08:14,173 Do you know how Hong-sim 1069 01:08:14,799 --> 01:08:16,429 got separated from her brother? 1070 01:08:16,884 --> 01:08:17,724 Hong-sim? 1071 01:08:18,761 --> 01:08:20,721 She doesn't have a brother. She is an only child. 1072 01:08:21,806 --> 01:08:22,636 No, I heard... 1073 01:08:23,474 --> 01:08:25,234 she got separated from her brother. 1074 01:08:25,309 --> 01:08:26,389 He's probably just a friend. 1075 01:08:26,852 --> 01:08:27,852 She calls me her brother. 1076 01:08:28,187 --> 01:08:31,067 Don't you know the saying "A handsome man is everyone's brother"? 1077 01:08:32,733 --> 01:08:35,073 -Maybe she had a brother. -Jeez, you scared me. 1078 01:08:36,862 --> 01:08:38,452 What? What do you mean? 1079 01:08:38,906 --> 01:08:40,116 Her real family. 1080 01:08:41,242 --> 01:08:42,242 Wait, are you saying 1081 01:08:42,576 --> 01:08:44,906 Hong-sim is not Mr. Yeon's biological daughter? 1082 01:08:45,621 --> 01:08:47,921 He adopted her after his daughter died. 1083 01:08:49,041 --> 01:08:52,801 My gosh! I can't believe you kept this from me all this time! 1084 01:08:52,878 --> 01:08:53,918 You never asked. 1085 01:08:54,630 --> 01:08:55,460 That's why? 1086 01:08:55,548 --> 01:08:56,378 Can you... 1087 01:08:56,590 --> 01:08:59,260 tell Hong-sim to come to the barley field if you see her? 1088 01:09:00,386 --> 01:09:01,256 The barley field? 1089 01:09:01,387 --> 01:09:02,257 What will you do? 1090 01:09:02,346 --> 01:09:03,926 Gosh, don't mind someone else's business. 1091 01:09:04,348 --> 01:09:06,228 "Someone else"? He isn't just someone else! 1092 01:09:06,392 --> 01:09:07,772 He's-- Where is he going? 1093 01:09:10,271 --> 01:09:11,611 Hong-sim is so lucky. 1094 01:09:36,797 --> 01:09:37,757 Why so surprised? 1095 01:09:38,424 --> 01:09:40,094 I'm not surprised at all. 1096 01:09:41,969 --> 01:09:43,799 I just have the hiccups. That's all. 1097 01:09:44,430 --> 01:09:45,850 You're not on duty today. 1098 01:09:46,432 --> 01:09:48,312 Where have you been since last night? 1099 01:09:49,935 --> 01:09:51,305 And what's with that hand? 1100 01:09:52,980 --> 01:09:54,690 Oh, I was at the smoke signal station. 1101 01:09:55,316 --> 01:09:56,976 I had left something there. 1102 01:09:57,318 --> 01:09:58,608 The smoke signal station? 1103 01:09:59,904 --> 01:10:01,364 Our house is a mess now. 1104 01:10:01,739 --> 01:10:03,239 Your daughter was kidnapped, 1105 01:10:03,407 --> 01:10:04,867 and Won-deuk is injured. 1106 01:10:05,117 --> 01:10:06,157 In the midst of this chaos, 1107 01:10:06,535 --> 01:10:09,325 you went there to fetch something you had left behind? 1108 01:10:09,747 --> 01:10:11,537 Well, you know what my job is like. 1109 01:10:11,999 --> 01:10:13,669 You never know what could happen. 1110 01:10:15,669 --> 01:10:16,549 Do you know 1111 01:10:17,171 --> 01:10:18,841 how I could return safe and sound 1112 01:10:19,340 --> 01:10:20,840 when I was kidnapped by those ruffians? 1113 01:10:21,175 --> 01:10:24,045 That's obviously because you're a pretty good fighter. 1114 01:10:24,136 --> 01:10:26,056 Wrong. I owe it all to Won-deuk. 1115 01:10:27,097 --> 01:10:28,807 -What? -He came to rescue me. 1116 01:10:29,433 --> 01:10:31,603 With a tree branch alone, he single-handedly 1117 01:10:31,685 --> 01:10:33,515 took down four ruffians with swords. 1118 01:10:34,146 --> 01:10:36,066 His skills were incredible. 1119 01:10:36,482 --> 01:10:39,652 I guess he trained hard while serving in the military. 1120 01:10:40,027 --> 01:10:42,567 And we were dragged to the county office while you were gone. 1121 01:10:43,197 --> 01:10:44,777 There, he picked up a bow. 1122 01:10:45,241 --> 01:10:46,701 Had he never used one before, 1123 01:10:46,992 --> 01:10:49,372 he couldn't have handled it the way he did. 1124 01:10:51,413 --> 01:10:53,463 Who is he, really? Who is Won-deuk? 1125 01:10:53,874 --> 01:10:55,214 Gosh, what are you talking about? 1126 01:10:55,417 --> 01:10:57,997 He is Won-deuk. What kind of question is that? 1127 01:10:58,754 --> 01:10:59,594 Hold on. 1128 01:11:00,506 --> 01:11:01,336 Is that so? 1129 01:11:02,675 --> 01:11:04,505 Where did you say he was from? 1130 01:11:05,636 --> 01:11:06,506 Well... 1131 01:11:07,054 --> 01:11:10,354 On the way to the Zelkova Village, 1132 01:11:10,432 --> 01:11:11,932 turn toward the Chestnut Village and... 1133 01:11:13,727 --> 01:11:15,347 Lead the way. We'll go together. 1134 01:11:15,437 --> 01:11:16,857 Gosh, what is this about? 1135 01:11:16,981 --> 01:11:19,151 Won-deuk is Won-deuk. 1136 01:11:19,233 --> 01:11:22,863 Would I bring someone who is not Won-deuk and call him Won-deuk? 1137 01:11:24,196 --> 01:11:25,276 Tell me the truth. 1138 01:11:26,240 --> 01:11:27,120 Won-deuk... 1139 01:11:28,284 --> 01:11:29,294 Who is he, really? 1140 01:11:32,288 --> 01:11:33,208 Father! 1141 01:11:36,250 --> 01:11:37,080 Hong-sim. 1142 01:11:38,085 --> 01:11:38,955 I'm sorry. 1143 01:11:40,212 --> 01:11:41,092 I'm... 1144 01:11:41,547 --> 01:11:42,417 sorry. 1145 01:11:50,514 --> 01:11:52,934 Are you looking for something specific? 1146 01:11:53,642 --> 01:11:54,852 I'd like a pair of shoes 1147 01:11:55,352 --> 01:11:57,562 in blue and red silk with cherry blossoms. 1148 01:11:58,897 --> 01:12:01,227 Shoes embroidered with cherry blossoms? 1149 01:12:01,358 --> 01:12:02,228 Oh, right. 1150 01:12:03,527 --> 01:12:05,697 I just have this one. 1151 01:12:08,032 --> 01:12:10,332 Those are plum blossoms, not cherry blossoms. 1152 01:12:10,409 --> 01:12:13,659 Come on. They're almost identical. They both have five petals. 1153 01:12:13,996 --> 01:12:15,496 Plum blossom petals are round, whereas 1154 01:12:15,748 --> 01:12:17,748 each cherry blossom petal has a split at the end. 1155 01:12:17,875 --> 01:12:18,825 Really? 1156 01:12:19,293 --> 01:12:21,213 I had no idea. 1157 01:12:24,298 --> 01:12:25,168 I have no choice, 1158 01:12:25,758 --> 01:12:26,838 so I will take those. 1159 01:12:26,925 --> 01:12:28,755 Oh, sure. Just a moment. 1160 01:12:40,647 --> 01:12:41,727 Here you go. 1161 01:12:43,525 --> 01:12:44,355 Thank you. 1162 01:14:09,278 --> 01:14:10,818 {\an8}SPECIAL THANKS TO AHN SE-HA 1163 01:14:35,929 --> 01:14:38,099 If I were really Hong-sim 1164 01:14:38,682 --> 01:14:40,312 and if you were really Won-deuk, 1165 01:14:41,351 --> 01:14:42,351 what would it be like? 1166 01:14:43,854 --> 01:14:44,814 Come here! 1167 01:14:44,980 --> 01:14:46,150 Come into my arms. 1168 01:14:46,231 --> 01:14:47,071 Come on! 1169 01:14:48,567 --> 01:14:50,687 Whoever he is, 1170 01:14:51,320 --> 01:14:53,200 it doesn't change the fact that you like him. 1171 01:14:53,697 --> 01:14:55,697 You two still haven't consummated yet? 1172 01:14:55,824 --> 01:14:58,244 Drink up and show her tonight that you are a real man. 1173 01:14:58,535 --> 01:15:00,245 I heard the delectable scent from this 1174 01:15:00,329 --> 01:15:03,539 drives men crazy. 1175 01:15:03,832 --> 01:15:04,752 A married couple 1176 01:15:04,917 --> 01:15:05,957 should sleep together. 1177 01:15:07,586 --> 01:15:09,166 Tonight, I will not let you go. 1178 01:15:11,882 --> 01:15:14,382 {\an8}Subtitle translation by Liya Choi