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Episode 13

Father!

Father, how did you...

Councilor Hong Joo Won, watch what you say!

I came here as the new leader of the weaponry bureau!

Listen, soldiers!

Arrest Councilor Hong Joo Won and that spy he brought from Japan!

Yes, sir!

- Councilor Hong! - What are you saying?

He's a spy from Japan? That's not true!

I can explain it to you.

Shut your mouth!

We have clear evidence. Are you making cheap excuses?

There are people who saw you with him in Japan.

There is proof that you made up his identity at the city office!

Even at the cost of breaking the law, is this what you wanted to show me?

Did you abandon your father and your family just to do this?

Father...

Why are you just standing there?

Arrest those two! Right now!

Yes, sir!

Sir... Councilor Hong!

Sir!

Sir!

Sire.

Please shut down the weaponry bureau, sire!

Shut it down, sire!

Watch your words in front of me.

The weaponry bureau is the cause of deep-rooted evils!

The accident today proves that point!

We will not leave here until your permission is given!

Didn't you hear me tell you to watch yourself?

The bureau has always had a risk of possible accidents.

You came all the way to the palace to make a fuss over that?

Forgive me, but this is not nothing, sire.

- Lord Ohri! - Sir.

Ohsung.

Forgive me for saying this, but this is not an unreasonable request.

May I request an audience with you, sire?

All the residents in the area! Evacuate!

Everyone, evacuate!

The King asked you to take charge of the weaponry bureau...

but you recommended me instead of you?

Is the position still open?

You said you wouldn't take it.

I'll do it.

I received this anonymous letter.

No way...

Do you believe this?

I have to check for myself

what the king and my son are doing together.

It'll only be a matter of time before the weaponry bureau shuts its doors.

Since Hong Young stepped in after seeing that letter

he will find every speck of dirt there is to find.

He's not the type to go easy on his own child.

Am I behind everything that happened?

What do you mean by that, Lord Ohri?

All the top officials received an anonymous letter at the same time, sire.

Did you say, 'an anonymous letter'?

It was about how you brought a man from Japan and put him in the weaponry bureau.

Of course I don't believe what's in the letter whole-heartedly.

But the accident at the bureau today is definitely suspicious.

Did you really not know any of this, sire?

So, is this what you're saying?

I brought in a man from Japan...

and he must be the culprit of the accident today?

Yes, sire.

The letter clearly stated that the man you brought is a spy from Japan.

Arrest Councilor Hong Joo Won and that spy from Japan right now!

They're framing me to be a spy.

Why? Just why?

Then what about Councilor Hong?

What happens to him now?

Father!

This is the proof that you fabricated his identity.

You're not going to claim you don't know about this, are you?

But he is from Joseon. He's definitely not a spy!

Then how do you explain the accident at the bureau today?

Who did it, if it's not him?

We're not done with investigation yet.

That's not your job to do. It's the job of the state tribunal and me.

I only have one thing I want to ask.

Did the king also know about this?

Answer me!

Did the king also know that a Japanese spy came in and was doing this?

Sire... what do you plan to do about this?

It's a trap.

This must be a trap that he set up.

Then is it you, Kang Joo Seon, who did this?

Really, all of this?

By the way... if it's really true

shouldn't we set up a special office within the inspector general's office?

Since His Majesty may have been involved in this matter.

He's right. It has to be done right away!

Of course we should!

With everything that's going on, His Majesty won't be able to stop it!

Let's go to the inspector general's office!

- I'm glad he brought it up! - Yes, of course!

You're leaving already?

'Already'? The sun is high.

Now that you're back in the city, let's see each other more often.

Girls have been looking forward to seeing you.

Don't you worry.

Do I have any place to go but here?

Oh, and make sure to avoid the weaponry bureau area.

- It's chaotic. - Chaotic? Why?

There was a big accident at the weaponry bureau last night.

What? At the weaponry bureau?

Don't even start.

There was smoke and people were dying... It was chaotic!

Let me ask you a question. What on earth happened?

Shut down the bureau! Shut down the bureau!

Pardon?

Sir... what do you mean by that?

There is no time. You're the only one who can help me now.

Please! Let me see him for just a second!

I'm going nuts...

Sir!

What happened? What is all of this?

I have questions for you. We have no time right now.

Are you... asking me... if I did this?

I am. Tell me honestly.

No, I didn't. Even if ask me a hundred times, I'm innocent!

Then where did you go when it happened yesterday?

Tell me!

I need to hear that answer in order to believe you.

- That's... - Hwa Yi!

I can't tell you about that.

What's that?

I'm sorry, but I can't tell you where I was or what I was doing yesterday.

Hwa Yi!

But I swear I didn't do it! That's the truth!

Whatever my intentions or goals I have...

I don't harm innocent people.

I'm not that kind of person!

Why was there a problem in my kiln?

I'm the one who wants to find out what happened yesterday!

- Drag out the criminals! - Yes, sir!

Sir! You have to go now! Please!

If you're telling the truth, it's my turn to take a gamble.

What did you say?

Did you forget what you told me in Edo?

What are you doing?

A gamble. I can't give you away!

- Sir. - I can't give you away either.

So leave here and find out the truth about this matter.

Then... what about you, sir?

I will wait... for you.

This time,you must come back to save me.

Manager, guide him to the secret path.

But, sir...

Are you out of your mind? How can I?

And what happens to you if I leave?

If the truth about this matter is not revealed

the weaponry bureau can't be safe.

Even if I have to lose my life, that shouldn't happen.

So I ask of you.

If it's not you, there must be something else going on.

You should know about the sulfur kiln better than anyone else.

You have to do this.

Sir...

Make sure he gets out safely.

This may be the last thing I can do for the bureau.

Sir, Councilor Hong is nowhere to be seen!

What about the man called Hwa Yi? Where is he?

This is the bureau's secret path in case of emergency.

Go straight this way and you'll be able to go outside.

But if I leave, what happens to Councilor Hong?

So find out what happened no matter what it takes!

He's betting his life to get you out right now!

Go!

The criminals have disappeared!

- Search the bureau, find the criminals! - Yes, sir!

If you are looking for me...

I'm here.

You...

But you won't be able to find the technician at the sulfur office.

He has already left the bureau.

What did you say?

Do you know what you just did?

Do you understand that you gave away your life?

Yes. I understand...

Commissioner.

We have to find him! He couldn't have gone far!

Hurry up!

What?

Hong Joo Won...

He let him go.

What did I tell you?

Because of him...

you'll be in more trouble now, sire.

- Hurry up and find him! - Yes, sir!

I'll wait... for you.

This time,you must come back to save me.

What an idiot... Why did he trust me?

How could he trust me?

I am sorry. Everything is my fault.

You said you knew the weight of responsibility, and now...

you're trying to pay for it with your life.

What? The man from Japan ran away?

Yes, I heard Councilor Hong let him out.

Sir, what should we do?

- We should track him down... - No!

No, there is no need for that.

Pardon?

Do you think this matter can be covered up by getting him out?

Not at all!

Sneaking the witness out...

will put Joo Won and the king in deeper trouble.

Yes, he must've wanted to wriggle out somehow by doing that.

A human being becomes foolish when he's cornered.

Damn... what kind of crisis is this all of a sudden?

How is it going at the inspector general's office?

As soon as the day breaks tomorrow, they'll start interrogating Councilor Hong.

Scholars stormed outside of the palace

asking for the weaponry bureau to be shut down!

There is a big ruckus!

I even heard that Councilor Hong and His Majesty should be questioned together.

How can you say such a ludicrous thing?

No, I didn't say that...

Officials of the Western faction did.

They must be wondering if both of them are criminals.

Still!

No, I didn't say that. The officials of the Western faction did!

These men are going too far.

Should we just go head-to-head?

It doesn't look like His Majesty has a way to avoid this.

To be honest, he pushed too hard on the weaponry bureau.

Sir, we can't be divided in times like this.

We have to band together and serve His Majesty!

Can't you already see the signs?

Even the minister of defense disappeared!

Now that I think about it... Where is he?

I'm not sure either.

If you don't know, then who does?

- You're the scab on his back! - What?

- Scab on his back? - In times like this...

how can he be goofing around?

Go get the minister of defense, cary him on your back if you have to!

Sir!

It's... because I'm sick, as you can see.

But you have very good complexion.

Are you saying I'm playing hooky?

No, I'm saying that it's fortunate to have a good complexion while you're sick.

You must be born with your health!

Then when should I tell them you'll come to the palace?

You should take the lead in times like this.

Everyone's deeply worried.

Sure, they must miss me in times like this.

Since I'm the one who protected His Majesty with all of my body.

Then you'll be entering the palace right away...

Check on Court Lady Kim at the palace.

Pardon? Me?

Who else is here?

Yes, it is only me...

Find out if she sends any court maids outside

and discover who that maid meets.

She must have another hunting dog besides me.

Last time, he told me to check on His Majesty...

and now it's Court Lady Kim?

It's like a dog ordering around another dog...

Is there another hunting dog? Can it be true?

Am I backing the wrong person?

Brother! Did you look into it?

Have a seat.

Is there a way to get into the inspector general's office?

I just need to see Councilor Hong for a minute.

It'll be tough.

I couldn't do it with my status.

The air in the palace is serious. You shouldn't jump in for nothing.

Be careful.

Then Joo Won... What happens to Councilor Hong?

Of course he won't be safe.

Bringing in a spy is treason.

Why don't you ask your father about this?

What?

Hey!

The mayor has way more pull than I do.

Ask him for a connection into the inspector general's office.

- That would be difficult. - Why?

You already know... the relationship between Father and me.

Then I guess you don't know about this matter, either.

Please just check. Is there any guest named Kang In Woo?

I told you this isn't a place for you to hang around!

I'm not trying to enter. I'm only looking for someone.

I just need to know if the man named Kang In Woo is here.

You!

It's you, right? At Joo Won's house last time...

Do you know him, Young Master?

I knew you'd be at a courtesan's house.

I searched all the courtesan's houses in the city.

What happened? Were you looking for me?

I have something to tell you regarding Councilor Hong.

What?

What's going on, In Woo?

It's nothing. Someone I know came to see me.

Really?

You should go ahead. I'll contact you again.

Sure. If you find anything new, let me know.

Yes.

That way.

Were you the one that Joo Won hired at the bureau?

That's right.

He's really lost his mind.

He's gone completely mad. How... can a woman...

Did Joo Won push you? Or did you walk in there yourself?

Then are you the one who lost her mind?

This is no time to quibble over that.

Saving Councilor Hong is the priority!

Please help me.

You're the only one I can ask for help in the city now.

Are you asking me to believe that you're not a spy from Japan?

If you don't believe me, do you have another choice?

- Are you challenging me right now? - I have to prove that I didn't do it

so that Councilor Hong can be cleared of the charge.

So if you can't believe me, believe in Councilor Hong and help me!

How foolish.

Was this your plan all along?

For someone like the king...

I will allow the interrogation of Councilor Hong Joo Won.

Also, I will question him myself.

How dare he commit such treason...

Before anyone else, I cannot forgive him!

The king has abandoned you.

He didn't abandon me.

He only did what he had to do.

Just say the truth now... that the king also knew about it.

There is no reason for you to take on the blame all by yourself.

That's not true. His Majesty didn't know about it.

Joo Won!

I committed the most grave sin to you as your son, Father.

But... this is the path I believe in, Father.

Sir, His Majesty is outside.

I came to see Councilor Hong.

Forgive me, but it's not possible.

Why?

In case I incite him? To keep his mouth shut until the end?

But I heard Councilor Hong is strongly absolving me.

Sire!

Step aside, Commissioner.

This is a royal command!

You don't need to get up. You may sit down.

No, that's improper.

I'm not going to save you, as you may have guessed.

I'm going to lead the interrogation tomorrow myself

and it will be a strict one, more than any other time.

Are you sneering at me again?

Yes, I knew you'd be like that.

No.

I knew that would be your response, but I swear that I didn't sneer at you.

Rather, my belief that you'd do what is necessary at any moment was correct.

So I am thankful... sire.

Please don't lose the weaponry bureau.

The big goal to increase our power so that this country can protect itself...

Please don't let go of it, sire.

'Sire'...

I finally get to hear that word from you.

Like this, from a prison cell.

When you've been abandoned by me.

Why did you let him go?

This matter can't be buried by doing so. You were only shortening your life.

Because it was the last hope that I could hold on to.

The dream we had together...

It was the last hope to protect that dream.

Sire.

Did you track down the one named Hwa Yi?

It's certain that Hwa Yi is not Kang Joo Won's informant.

He's not?

Then was he really a Japanese spy?

No, sire. He doesn't appear to be that either.

If he was, he'd have left the city and hid himself right away.

But he went instead to see Kang In Woo, who is Councilor Hong's friend.

He doesn't work for Kang Joo Seon, and he's not a Japanese spy.

Then who is he?

How much is this?

This looks good.

I'll get it next time.

I thought from the beginning that Councilor Hong would let him go.

He's the one who'd think that that's the best he could do.

And I was planning to track him down and find out who's behind this.

I was also aware of... your plans.

But... he doesn't work for Kang Joo Seon.

Then... I may not have a way to protect Commissioner or Councilor Hong.

But, sire... please don't lose hope.

Like Councilor Hong said, he could find out the truth about the accident.

He's only a young technician. How can he?

The hands of someone I don't even know...

will decide the fate of the weaponry bureau... and myself.

No, I can't do it.

- How could I? - You're the only one, Hwa Yi!

You're the only one who can save the bureau now.

I'm sorry to make you carry this load, Hwa Yi.

But please gather your strength for this country.

I'm sure the king is also in trouble

because of the accident at the weaponry bureau!

Find out what happened. Can you do it?

You're going outside?

We ran out of medicine. I'll be right back.

- Open the door for her. - Yes, sir.

Wait. What is that?

That face looks familiar...

It's nothing, so you don't need to come out.

He was... definitely there last time.

- Are these prayer beads? - It looks unique.

Look here. Let me ask you a question.

Goodness, everyone from the sulfur office is here!

What's all this trouble?

We were lucky.

- Where is Young Boo... - Han Chi!

My goodness!

Try getting up. Get up.

Try eating even just a bit of this so that you can recover.

Do you have enough energy to lift a spoon?

- Should I feed you? - Forget it.

How can I even think of eating when the bureau is in the shape it's in?

What are you saying? You have to go on!

Yes, you have to eat and gather strength. Open your mouth!

I can't eat!

This is not good...

It's not good?

It doesn't have any flavor at all.

I made it bland since it's for a patient...

You're quibbling over its flavor, so you can't be that sick!

- Just sprinkle some salt on it! - What?

- Sprinkle salt like this! Salt! - Forget it!

So... what do you think will happen to the bureau?

Is it going be shut down now?

Councilor Hong was taken in and his interrogation is tomorrow.

It was that Japanese spy...

- That son of a bitch... - What are you doing? Why, why?

I thought it was strange when he said 'sulfur smelting technique.'

Councilor Hong also got fooled!

But I really can't believe it.

Someone so handsome would do something like that...

Your mouth is trouble!

People with good looks like that are always doing shadowy things.

Real men should look like these two.

They're too busy being productive to look good.

Sir, are you able to go outside?

What is it about?

Someone outside says he's Councilor Hong's friend.

Get up! Get up!

You asked for me?

Are you in charge of the sulfur office at the weaponry bureau?

Yes, he is but... May I ask who you are?

Sir!

You!

Sir.

You... You!

You bastard!

How dare you come here? You dirty spy!

- Sir... - Why are you doing this?

I'm glad I met you here.

What are you doing? Report him to the police bureau!

- Fine, fine. - Stop!

What are you doing to a woman right now?

- What? - Young Master!

What? What did you say? A woman?

What I meant was... Don't do this to a man who is delicate like a woman...

- Just use your words. - Words?

Words, not a whip, to the man who deserves death by beating?

Please!

Sir, I beg of you.

I came to ask for help in order to save Councilor Hong.

What?

Please calm down and hear me out.

Come here!

Go out to the outskirts of the town

and see if there are any soldiers walking around.

I got it.

Eun Seol, let me come with you! I'll protect you!

Wait for me!

So, are you saying that you really didn't do it?

Really?

Haven't you been listening?

Councilor Hong let him go so that he can reveal the truth.

Please help me, sir.

It must be hard, but please trust me.

When the day breaks, Councilor Hong's interrogation will begin.

We have to find the truth about the accident before that somehow.

We just need to prove that it was an accident, not intentional.

Fine, I'll believe you. I have nothing to lose now.

What can I do?

You need to check the sulfur storage and the niter office?

That's what I said!

We received an order from the commissioner to search thoroughly.

Yes!

But... we have to guard this place.

There is not even a mouse here. Why are you standing guard...

Should we just go by ourselves then?

There's no entrance without being accompanied by soldiers right now...

so I wonder if we can do that.

- Then... let's just go. - Let's go!

Wait, wait!

First, lead the guards away from the kiln.

So that I can look through the kiln, I'll need about 15 minutes.

Yes, I got it. What else?

Was there anything else strange at the bureau that day?

Even other places, not just the sulfur kiln.

No, there wasn't. If there was, I'd have known.

Same for the niter office.

There was nothing that would cause the accident.

Then where did the poisonous gas come from?

Oh, wait.

Now that I think about it...

The furnace was a bit strange, not the kiln.

The furnace?

Yes.

I'm not certain

Why?

I think I saw a strange blue flame coming from the furnace.

Blue flame? What could that be?

You have to hurry. The sun will come up soon.

We can go through here. Let's go. Hurry!

Will you really be all right?

Even in this disguise, you're a woman.

This is dangerous...

so if you tell me the situation, I'll go in...

Look, Young Master.

Don't look down on me.

You think I'd be worse than you?

What?

Just worry about yourself.

I wonder if you've ever crawled on the ground.

I guess... she's good.

It's refreshing... in the middle of all of this.

Lord Hong.

I feel like it's my fault, so I keep blaming myself.

Since I also recommended you to be the commissioner of the bureau.

No. I made the choice.

Joo Won made a decision too.

Look, we need to save Joo Won.

It will be tough, but make Joo Won open his mouth somehow.

I'm sure the king is behind it.

If he reveals that...

at least he will be able to spare his own life.

What time is it now?

It's just past seven.

Fifteen minutes...

It's fifteen minutes from now.

Sire.

You must be deeply concerned, sire.

It's a pity I can't be of help in times like this.

Is that right? Is that what you really think?

I'll pray that this matter gets resolved, and the weaponry bureau is safe.

It will happen that way, Mayor.

The weaponry bureau will be protected...

and whoever is trying to stir me up, I will definitely find him.

You'll find the sulfur kiln if you go that way.

Come here! Come inside!

If you get wet from the night dew, you'll go bald!

Don't worry about me!

It'll be bad if you go bald, right?

Let me see... 22, 23 geun of niter...

After 23 geun, it's 24 geun...

When will you be done?

I'm doing it right now!

Why did you talk to me? I lost count because you talked to me!

I need to start over from the beginning.

What?

How is it going?

Did you find the problem?

No.

As I expected, it's not the kiln.

There is a small crack but that doesn't explain the poisonous smoke.

But there was no problem until you applied the smelting technique!

Right, that's why I'm about to lose my mind!

The only thing I did was...

to mix this sulfur and charcoal and put them in the kiln.

That's the smelting technique.

We've never had this problem at the mine I worked at.

I'm not blaming you, I just...

That's the only difference, so...

Wait.

Wait a minute.

Sulfur... and charcoal.

What is it?

Could it be...

The flame! I saw a blue flame from the furnace.

A lighter! Do you have a lighter by any chance?

- Hey, I'm going to go pee. - Okay, go ahead.

Where are you going?

I'm going to the outhouse.

We're almost done, you should go later and take your time.

Look, then we should go together...

What's that? What's that?

Soldier Jang! Soldier Jang!

Soldier Jang! Soldier Jang! We have an intruder!

Bong Soo!

Let me have the fire.

Just what are you trying to do? If we get caught...

Still, I have to check.

Cover your mouth and nose as much as you can.

What?

What on earth is this?

A blue flame.

Then could it be... sulfur and charcoal...

Hey! Hey...

What happened?

Hurry up and tell me!

It was not an accident.

It's not someone's mistake either.

What?

Do you understand?

Someone burnt sulfur and charcoal together on purpose.

Not in the kiln, but in the furnace!

When sulfur and charcoal are burnt together

a poisonous gas is produced.

I heard about it when I was working at the mine.

But... I didn't even consider it.

Because it means that someone planned to kill people.

It wasn't an accident...

Someone did it on purpose?

If that's not the case, what kind of crazy bastard in the bureau

would throw sulfur in the flame?

Hwa Yi!

Hurry up and run away! Soldiers will be coming!

Stop!

Go ahead! Now!

Chase him!

It's time, sir.

- Take out the criminal. - Yes, sir.

We're okay.

It looks like we lost them.

Then... are we all set?

Can we save Joo Won?

At any rate...

if we prove that you didn't do it

meaning, if we prove that you're not a spy...

that's all we need.

Tell me! Now!

The interrogation will start soon.

If we can prove it with this

- we should hurry. - No.

I can't do it.

What did you say?

I can't prove it. It's no use.

What do you mean? You found the cause! So why not?

His Majesty has arrived!

It's...

It's...

It doesn't leave any trace.

What?

Sulfur melts, it doesn't burn.

It doesn't even leave ashes.

There is no trace left.

No trace left? No trace?

That's why...

I can't prove that sulfur and charcoal were burnt together in the furnace.

No one will believe me.

Then...

Then what are we supposed to do?

What about Joo Won?

What's going to happen to him?

Begin the interrogation of Councilor Hong Joo Won.

Is there no way to save him?

Is there nothing we can do for Joo Won?

No, we can't give up like this.

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[Hwajung]

This must be ended.

Please take my life.

I will convict Councilor Hong of the crime of treason

and behead him following the law.

No, sire! That's not possible!

I'm going to protect your king and the weaponry bureau.

What is it? A strange rumor?

He is... right now, he is...

Where is he now?

I will tell you the real truth.

His Majesty already knew about me.

For a long time.