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When I... ran over to our first meeting place,

there I found Elder Park Tae Soo alone.

He had taken a sword to the stomach and was critically wounded.

I tried with all my might to save him,

but all that I could do was to try to stop the bleeding.

Your Majesty, the Minister of General Affairs and Jung Nan Jung wish to see you.

Let them enter.

Yes, Your Highness.

Have a seat.

Did Park Tae Soo leave any last words with you?

He said that all of this was a pre-determined conspiracy of Daegam Yoon Won Hyung.

You wench! What nonsense are you saying?

What conspiracy? What conspiracy did I scheme?

Your Majesty, don't believe her, Your Majesty!

Shut your mouth!

Your Majesty! We have no need to continue listening to the words of such a lowly wench.

I told you to shut your mouth!

Please continue.

He said that he has a long and ill-fated relationship with Daegam Yoon Won Hyung,

and therefore, to the other secret intelligence agents on the mission with me,

his excellency gave the order to kill Elder Park Tae Soo.

The power and authority I allowed you to wield

was for the sake of the country and the king.

However, how could you abuse it for such a despicable deed?

How could you disobey my words?

It is not so, Your Majesty! You wench, are you wanting so badly to end your life?

How dare you report lies in front of this audience!

Your Majesty, that is not true. I never gave such an order, Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, over the words of His Excellency,

how could you trust the words of this unknown girl?

To save her own life, this treacherous girl is

framing Daegam for it.

You are well aware that Park Tae Soo harbored feelings of treason.

It's simply that in this incident, the treasonous Park Tae Soo, who would have someday stabbed you in the back with his dagger,

happened to die due to that wench's mistakes!

He just happened to be eliminated beforehand. There was no other meaning behind it.

Your Majesty, I plead with you to please believe my words!

Leave my presence.

I told you to leave!

What are we going to do if you leave like this?

Then what are we supposed to do? You yourself saw the way she didn't believe anything I had to say!

But you must plead with her!

You think that because you don't know Her Majesty well enough.

If we beg with her any longer, that will just increase Her Majesty's anger.

You're so frustrating.

If we will die either way, then we need to pour out our lives into begging.

But...

Why was it that you admitted that Park Tae Soo's death was your fault?

I was told that due to political reasons, admitting to it was the only way I could live.

I...

will believe in your sincerity.

Your Majesty!

Tell me if there is anything you would like from me.

Since you believed that my intentions were true,

how could I wish for anything more.

Right before Elder Park Tae Soo drew his final breath,

he told me to stop working as a secret intelligence officer.

To return to being a Jeonokseo damo,

I request of you.

What brings you here?

I heard that Jeonokseo clerk Ji Chun Deuk and

a man by the name of Chun Doong are imprisoned here.

Release them immediately.

What do you mean release them? They assisted a criminal to escape. (Sung Ji Hun)

Do you not know that it is a felon to hide a criminal?

The said criminal has been proven innocent, so these two may not be charged with any wrongdoings either.

What do you mean the criminal has been proven innocent? Then do you mean Ok Nyeo's charges have also been cleared?

Her Majesty, the Queen Dowager has cleared all allegations against Ok Nyeo.

Ahjusshi!

Aigoo! Ok Nyeo!

Are you alright? Are you hurt anywhere?

I'm fine. How about you, Ahjussi? You went through a lot of hardships, didn't you?

Not at all. I'm fine.

You know Supervisor Yang Dong Gu at the Police Bureau, right?

Wow, I thought that he was a money-loving despicable person,

but he is quite loyal! Thanks to him, we didn't go through any hardships.

By the way, how are things with you? Is it okay for you to appear in daylight like this?

Yes, don't worry.

I have been cleared of all the false charges placed on me.

Really? That's a relief! A true relief!!

Even while here in the Police Bureau, I was always restless out of worry for you!

I'm sorry I concerned you so.

Not at all, not at all. If you have been cleared of all false charges, then that's enough.

That is everything. All is well.

Ahjussi...

Hyungnim! Hyungnim Tae Won!

Hyungnim! Chun Doong is here!

Hey, Chun Doong!

- You were released earlier than I thought you would be! - Huh? Did you know we would be released?

Of course! What did I tell you. I told you to endure and wait and all would be fine, didn't I? (Yoon Tae Won)

So were we released thanks to you?

No, not quite. It was Ok Nyeo who saved you. It's thanks to Ok Nyeo.

Ok Nyeo? How could Ok Nyeo have done that?

- Is Ok Nyeo safe now? - Yes, she is, so don't worry about her.

Hyungnim, move that to the side over there.

Did we ever find out Ok Nyeo's identity?

Both the Capital and Police Bureaus were desperately trying to capture Ok Nyeo!

What was the reason for that? Why was she imprisoned in the underground prisons at the Jeonokseo?

Sheesh, you talk too much.

I don't know either so stop asking questions.

Aigoo, Chun Doong! Aigoo! Aigoo!

What are you doing not going in, Ahjussi?

When Prison Warden Sire sees me, he will surely try to kill me.

I haven't showed myself at the Jeonokseo for four days now.

All will be well, so let's go in.

Hey, what do you mean all will be well. Do you not know how Prison Warden Sire can be?

Well I'm telling you, just trust me and let's go in.

I trust you of course, but I don't trust the prison warden.

Let's go.

- Ahjussi, it's really alright. - You're right, right?

- Hey, Chun Deuk! - Ok Nyeo!!

What happened? If you don't appear at work for four whole days with no notice,

what are you playing at here?

And you, Ok Nyeo...

Ok Nyeo. After being dispatched to the Onyang temporary palace, (Yoo Jong Hwe)

why were you imprisoned in the Capital Bureau Prisons,

and why were there composite sketches of you all over the city?

Ok Nyeo, you wench. Do you even know how worried I was about you?

I'm sorry.

Well, let's talk about this later over time. First, go meet with the Prison Warden. (Lee Hyo Sung)

- Yes, Sir. - Hurry on!

Hurry now. Aigoo!

- Oh, come now. Go! - Chun Deuk! You, fellow, drive me insane!

Come on. Let's go.

Err... Sire?

You!

We are sorry for worrying you, Sire.

There are countless numbers of things I'm curious about regarding the recent events that have taken place, Ok Nyeo, (Jung Dae Shik)

but I will ask you nothing.

All you need to do is to do your due diligence as a Jeonokseo damo. You got that?

Yes, Sire.

And you!

Y-Yes, S-Sire. So the r-reason wh-why I didn't show without p-prior notice I-is...

Whatever. Just shut it. Don't say anything.

If I could, I would beat you into a pulp,

but I will not ask or probe into anything with you.

But remember! From this moment forward, if you are caught stepping out of line by me, I will kill you.

Aggravated punishment. Aggravated punishment! You get my drift here, right?

Yes, yes, yes, I understand!

- Now go. Go, go, go. - Oh, yes, Sire.

Hurry, hurry, hurry. Hurry and go.

I don't even want to see you two.

Hey, why is he acting like that?

Do you think that bird brain already forgot everything?

Don't worry, Ahjussi. Just take it for what it is.

Oh... That bird brain, bird brain. Our Prison Ward Sire has a bird brain.

Let's go. Let's go.

When Ok Nyeo and JI Chun Deuk turn up at the Jeonokseo,

you must not ask them anything about their involvement in recent events.

What do you mean, "Not ask them anything?" How could I possibly do that?

I went through so much trouble because of Ok Nyeo!

This is a special order from Her Majesty, the Queen Dowager.

Oh.

I know that you revealed Ok Nyeo's whereabouts to Daegam Yoon Won Hyung.

W-Well, th-that is...

Moreover, in doing so you disobeyed the Queen Dowager's orders so you should be heavily punished,

but we won't hold anything against you for now.

Ok Nyeo has support from Gi Choon Soo, the Captain of the Royal Protectorate,

and behind Gi Choon Soo is Her Majesty Queen Dowager.

Then that means Ok Nyeo could have the Queen Dowager's support.

Ok Nyeo. Gi Choon Soo. The Queen Dowager.

Ok Nyeo. Gi Chun Soo. Her Majesty, the Queen Dowager.

Jung Dae Shik!

Aigoo, Your Majesty.

Aigoo! You're here! Aigoo!

Why is there so much food?

Even more than the king's meal,

it looks even more abundant and delicious! (Eochan: Food prepared for the king)

For the recent times that Ok Nyeo and I caused you difficulties, we were sorry

so as a token of our apology, we prepared this.

We have limitless liquor, so please eat to your heart's content!

- Sounds great! - You say something, too.

Oh, I'm good.

Hey, now. What do you mean you're good?

You really aren't going to tell us what your story is?

- No? No? - Okay, okay.

Well, I had false charges placed against me due to a big misunderstanding

and caused a lot of concern to many of you elders.

Now, the misunderstandings have been set right and my name has been cleared,

such things won't happen again.

Oh, good! That's great! Really great!

Ok Nyeo, while you were gone,

the Jeonokseo looked bleak and lifeless,

but now that you are here the Jeonokseo is suddenly brighter!

- Don't you think so, Associate Administrator Lee? - Oh, yes, yes.

Ok Nyeo, stay here at the Jeonokseo for a long long while, okay?

- Yes, Sir. - Why are you just standing around?

Go ahead and have some food!

Drink up! Drink up!

Come on, Ok Hwa Daek, bring some liquor!

Oh, come now. You should take a cup from me first.

Ok Nyeo! Take a cup from me.

Of course, I will.

Here! Bring some more food! Bring a lot!

Eat a lot! Eat a lot!

Ok Nyeo!

All went well at the Jeonokseo?

Yes.

Even after all that chaos they are able to clear it all and put everything straight...

Power truly is a scary thing.

So now you have Her Majesty the Queen Dowager's support?

Hope I'm on your good side.

Merchant, it's not like that!

I'm just playing with you, punk!

Thank you for all your help.

When I get a chance, I'll surely repay you.

Hey, if you put it that way it sounds like I helped you to be compensated in some way.

- How disappointing. I'm disappointed. - Well no, it's not like...

It's not like that.

You don't need to pay me back. But our head merchant is imprisoned at the Jeonokseo right now.

Take care of him well in prison.

Yes, I will.

Are you going to continue to work as a Jeonokseo damo?

On our way to Yanjing you told me,

that if you had a chance you'd want to learn more about trade.

We need to continue to trade with Ming, so if you would like,

we can hire you on as our interpreter.

I'll just stay at the Jeonokseo.

Once I felt stifled just living each day as a Jeonokseo damo.

But now, it's more comfortable that way.

Well, if you feel that way, what can I say.

But if ever you change your mind, just let me know.

I will. Oh, and I have a favor to ask of you.

What is it?

I want to meet and visit with the madam at Angookdong.

Sure. She must've been very alarmed when she heard that you had been arrested.

You should visit her and tell her everything that happened.

It's getting late. You should head back.

Ah, okay. Bye now.

- Return carefully. - I will.

Scissors, rock, papers!

Oh, come on, Teacher!

The reason why we need to take this criminal... is because of Her Majesty the Queen Dowager's orders.

I will trust in your sincerity.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, Gi Choon Soo has arrived.

- Let him in. - Yes.

You summoned me, Your Majesty?

Go to Yoon Won Hyung,

and tell him he will be stripped of all of his positions.

Pardon?

I have never seen my sister so enraged.

Is there no promising way to put her anger to sleep?

Isn't the reason Her Majesty the Queen Dowager is enraged her love for Park Tae Soo?

There are no solutions here.

Until Her Majesty's cold heart melts over time,

all we can do is wait.

Daegam! Daegam!

Your Excellency, the Captain of the Royal Protectorate Gi Choon Soo is here.

Gi Choon Soo?

For what reason?

He is asking you to step outside to accept Her Majesty the Queen Dowager's orders.

Did you just say Her Majesty the Queen Dowager's orders, you say?

What brings you all the way here?

- I am here to convey Her Majesty the Queen Dowager's orders. - And what might they be?

Her Majesty the Queen Dowager has obtained the permission from His Majesty the King

to strip you of your positions and remove you from office.

Strip me of my positions?

Yes, Your Excellency.

We are to take him immediately. Tie him up!

Yes, Sir.

You bastards! Do you know who he is! How dare you tie him up?

Leave immediately!

We apologize. What are you doing? Hurry and tie him up!

Yes, Sir.

Let go!

Take him.

Let go!

Daegam! Daegam! Daegam!

Work hard!

Hello!

Huh? Who are you?

I'm Song Seok Woo, a new Police Bureau Supervisor.

Oh, yes. I heard you were coming.

From what I've heard, your family is incredibly prominent, right?

Oh, it's really nothing. My uncle is the Deputy Inspector of the Police Bureau,

and my big uncle is Office of Literature and Special Advisors's Chief Scholar, Daegam Song Jae Il,

and my father's younger brother is the Inspector Younggam Song Jae Man, General of the Office of the Inspector General.

Why you little, you were born with a golden spoon in your mouth. (Korean saying for those born into a rich family)

Hey you! If that is "nothing," then if we were to consider up to even the in-laws of the third cousins,

should people like me, who don't even have even a mere constable, die?

The young newly appointed captain is the future son-in-law of Daegam Yoon Won Hyung.

This newly hired person is a formidable golden spooner.

Sheesh, I have the worst luck.

Well, it looks like you don't need to worry about Captain of the Police Bureau anymore.

What do you mean?

- I'll let you know a piece of steaming hot news. - Huh?

- Is that true? - Yes, of course!

It's still a secret, so be sure to watch your mouth.

Oh, okay, okay.

What brings you here, Sir?

I heard His Excellency was stripped of his positions. Is this true?

Is it so?

Yes.

What's the reason?

That, I don't know either.

Where is His Excellency?

He's been taken into custody by the Royal Guard.

- Associate Administrator Lee. - Yes, Sire.

Make room for another desk in the administrative office.

- Who is it for? - Ok Nyeo.

- Pardon? - Ok Nyeo will be assisting me from now on.

- Me? - Yes.

You no longer need to tend to the needs of mere prisoners, is what I'm saying.

W-Well, Sire, although Ok Nyeo is indeed intelligent, she is still a damo.

What is the reason for this sudden decision?

Must I explain my reason to you?

Just do as I say, when I say.

- What did I say? - As you say... - That's right.

- Oh also, let's change your clothes first, Ok Nyeo. - Pardon?

An assistant to the Prison Warden can't possible go around in damo's clothes.

Assistant Administrator Lee, prepare an outfit that is fitting for an assistant to the Prison Warden.

- Got it? - Yes, Sire.

Let's go.

Oh! Have a seat.

There you go.

Now then.

I don't have anyone to support me.

And honestly speaking, I'm not smart enough to find my own advancement opportunities.

Despite all that, the reason why I became a prison warden here at Jeonokseo

is solely because I can smell out who the rising power and the center of authority are and know how to ride the trends.

Behind you, you have the Chief of the Royal Protectorate, and behind him is Her Majesty the Queen Dowager. I know very well.

I hope that you will watch out for me.

Sire! How could I possibly help you out?

Whoa, that is beyond my capabilities.

We shall see. You just don't betray me, okay?

And in the future, you take care of managing the funds of Jeonokseo, along with all of my personal funds, too.

- Pardon? - Everyone knows that you are clever, well-educated, and above all,

you know the ins and outs of Jeonokseo better than anyone else!

You also know which buttons we need to push to make money.

Well...

I can't spend all my days as a government official as a Prison Warden.

If I am to be promoted to other positions,

I need funding. Do you know what I am saying?

Well... Sire...

If you manage the funds well, I will grant you anything you wish!

Sire!

Sire, you must hurry outside.

- What is it? - Daegam Yoon Won Hyung is here.

What?

Broke out?

- Why you little... - Your Excellency!

Are you joking with me?

Why? Why would Daegam Yoon Won Hyung suddenly turn up at Jeonokseo?

Well... he isn't visiting. He is here as a prisoner.

- What do you mean? Prisoner? - Sire!

You shouldn't waste time here. Hurry on outside, Sire.

Yes, you're right. Let's go.

Where is he?

Run! Run! Hurry!

Daegam!! What is going on here?

Come with me for a moment.

Under what charge is h-he here...

What? What do you mean imprison Daegam Yoon Won Hyung here at Jeonokseo?

Do you not know that a man of such high status is to go to the Capital Bureau or the Royal Investigation Bureau?

It's not that I don't know that already.

I will deliver the orders given by Her Majesty the Queen Dowager.

Yes.

Criminal Yoon Won Hyung must not receive any kind of special benefits during his imprisonment at Jeonokseo,

and must not receive any special treatment.

He will treated the same as any other prisoner.

If anyone should disobey these orders, they will be subject to heavy punishments.

Wow. Does this even make sense? Who is Daegam Yoon Won Hyung?

Even a dog knows that he is the most powerful and influential person in the nation!

How could you give such orders when we won't be able to handle the consequences of treating such a man as we would a prisoner?

We will make sure that there will be no negative implications for you later,

so don't worry.

You will also not be permitted to meet Yoon Won Hyung face to face.

Finally, criminal Yoon Won Hyung must not be permitted to meet any outsiders

or receive food from outside. Take heed to these words.

Sire! Who is Daegam Yoon Won Hyung?

How can we treat him as we would any other prisoner?

I will take full responsibility for it all, so do as I say.

- Clerk Ji. - Yes, Sire.

No other prisoner must know that Daegam Yoon Won Hyung is here, so watch your mouths.

Yes, Sire.

I reiterate. Even if it is Daegam Yoon Won Hyung we're dealing with here, no one is to give any special treatment. So everyone keep that in mind.

- Yes, Sire. - As you wish.

Let go!

This way! This way!

Aren't you going to hurry up!

It's you, you idiot.

Drag him here.

Where is the prison warden?

- Bring the prison warden. - Shut your mouth and quietly follow me.

What?

Why you... You don't know who I am?

I know who you are, and that is why I'm treating you as kindly as I can.

If not, we would have already starting beating you with a club. Got it?

What are you all doing? Hurry and drag him along.

Yes!

Send him in here.

New inmate! Go in.

Hey, hey, hey. You're telling me to spend my days here with those petty criminals?

- I'd rather you give me a solitary cell. - Do you really need a good beating to bring you to your senses?

Just hurry in!

Hey! Bring me the clubs!

Yes, Sir.

- You there. Please bring me the prison warden. Quickly! - Aigoo.

Hey, hey! Where are you going? I told you to being the prison warden to me!

That punk! Hey! Hey!!

You there!!!

You... Be quiet, okay?

You rascal! Do you know who I am! How dare you speak in that way to me!

What, you rascal?

Geez...

Who are you?

Tell me how special a person you are then.

What now? This punk...

Hey! You don't know who I am?

I...

You who?

What? What!

Jak Doo! Let him off easily.

By the looks of him, he appears to be nobility.

This is not the kind of place where you receive special treatment just because you are nobility.

I absolutely hate commotions, so stay put in that corner there.

Hey, you. Stay squashed in that corner there.

I can't possibly spend all my days as a government official as a prison warden.

In order for me to be promoted, I need funds. You know what I mean right?

Sire...

If you manage things well, I will grant you anything you want!

Ok Nyeo!

Ok Nyeo, I just put

Yoon Won Hyung into Gong Jae Myung's prison cell on purpose.

Those thugs don't know Yoon Won Hyung's face well, so he will have many hardships, for sure.

When you were kidnapped by bandits in Yoon Won Hyung's daughter's place years ago,

he ruthlessly discarded you, and now we can take revenge for that!

Ahjussi, can you tell me who the rich merchants and nobility are out of the prisoners we have here?

What for?

For something.

Rich noblemen?

Oh, it's that way.

That man over there.

Lee Myeong Woo. He is an inmate in the mens' 3rd room.

He is the richest out of all the prisoners currently held here.

He runs a paper store in the 7-Banners Market.

They say the size of the store is spectacular.

Head Merchant, you're exercising diligently.

Come see me for a moment. I have something to tell you.

Not only the Prison Warden Sire, but also Assistant Administrator Yoo

treat him as a king.

Aigoo, eat up.

Aigoo, thank you.

Elder, take a cup.

Well done to you two for running back and forth.

Yes.

Ok Nyeo!

- Ahjussi! - You rascal.

- Have you been well? - You rascal really!

So cruel. We never had a single peaceful day out of concern for you!

I'm sorry.

Hey, what in heavens happened to you?

I'll tell you that later in due time, when we get a chance.

First, I need your counsel on something. Can we move this inside?

What?

What should I do?

I thought the punk Jung Dae Shik was a dumb one

but he made a very clever suggestion.

What is there for you to worry about?

If you use him well, it will be beneficial for both of you.

Woo Chi is correct.

You help Jung Dae Shik make some money. (Lee Ji Ham)

If you use at least one tenth of that money well,

prisoners at the Jeonokseo will be much better off. They won't go hungry either.

What brings you here? Why didn't you come in?

- I have to tell you something. - You have something to tell me?

His Excellency Yoon Won Hyung is in the Jeonokseo right now.

- Why is he there? - He's imprisoned as a criminal.

What?

I heard he has been dismissed from his position of office as well.

You said the reason the Head Merchant of your company is imprisoned is because of Jung Nan Jung, correct?

- Yeah. - Then, now is a perfect time to carry out your revenge against Jung Nan Jung.

Would you like to strike a deal with me?

A deal?

Did you look for me?

Yes.

I need to go close an important deal. So bring me 1,000 nyang.

A thousand nyang?

I don't know what it is, but a deal of such scale needs approval from Head Merchant.

Kid, do you think I don't know that?

He's not here, that's why.

I'll take responsibility for it, so hurry and bring it to me.

Not without Head Merchant's consent!

She is as uptight as her uncle, indeed.

What do you expect from little uptight straight-laces over there.

Hey, the only way is for you to obtain permission from Head Merchant himself.

Hyung, can you arrange for me to visit Head Merchant?

Yes, I will.

Sister!

- What will happen now? - With what?

Now that His Excellency has been removed from his office and arrested, isn't it the end for this household?

Hey, say something that makes some sense.

I don't know what he crime he committed to bring things to this state,

but his older sister is the Queen Dowager, and his nephew is the King himself.

Even in the next life, there is no likelihood that this household will fall.

That is precisely why this is a bigger deal!

What must he have done?

Hey! Quit this headache-inducing talk and get back to work.

You all know how the mood in the household is right now, right?

Be alert if you want to avoid being caught in the fire, amidst all this, for no reason.

What will happen to Father?

If he has commiteda crime, it would be that he hurt the Queen Dowager's feelings.

So we must wait until those feelings get better.

It's me!

Come in!

Did you find out where father is? (Yoon Shin Hye)

He is imprisoned at Jeonokseo. (Jung Mak Gae)

The Jeonokseo? I mean that place is (Min Dong Joo)

is teeming with low-borns and petty thieves.

How could His Excellency possibly be held prisoner there?

Her Majesty the Queen Dowager is determined to put him to shame.

I must directly have a visit with him myself, so please arrange it for me.

I already asked, but it doesn't look like that will be easy.

Are visitations not allowed, either?

All routes are closed. No visits are permitted, and no one is allowed to send him food.

Are you telling me that our connoisseur nobleman can't even eat what he wants to?

Food is here.

What are you doing? Stick out your bowl.

Are you going to starve? The bowl right next to you!

- You mean this? - Yeah, that.

You punk! You expect humans to eat this crap?

Hey!

He isn't sufficiently hungry yet.

You should consider yourself lucky that you even get food like that.

But are you all not eating?

Don't worry about us. What is that? Pig gruel or something?

Go ahead and stuff your face.

Geez.

Head Merchant Gong Jae Myung! Food delivery for you!

It's here. It's here.

- Sir. - What?

Here. Take it.

Ta-dah!

Here, this is for you.

Aigoo really. They sent very peculiar things. Really... Wow.

I felt that you, Hyungnim, were losing your appetite as of late, so I put in for a special delivery from Sosoroo.

- Sosoroo? - Yes!

You punk, going over the top there.

- Well, then, let's eat. - Yes

- Hyungnim, take a bite out of this. - Sure.

Meeting like this is also destiny,

so come on over and have some.

No need.

Despite the sorry state you are in

you would choose to protect your pride as a noble?

Starving hurts no one but yourself.

Stuff yourself when it is offered to you.

Geez.

Having Sosoroo food delivered even to your prison cell,

you must be good at whatever you do.

What else is there but money?

By the looks of you, you seem like you have quite a bit of money yourself.

- Isn't there anyone to take care of you while you are in prison? - It just turned out that way.

Eat up.

Ending under the same roof can be somewhat of a destiny, so let's learn each other's names.

- I'm Gong Jae Myung. - I'm Jak Doo.

This...

is only for you fellows to know.

I'm...

Yoon Won Hyung.

What now? What did you just say?

My name is Yoon Won Hyung.

You!!

I took pity on you,

and tried to help you a little, but you're who? That's nonsense.

Hey, I really am Yoon Won Hyung.

That doesn't make sense.

I r-r-really am Yoon Won Hyung!

This punk! You can't pretend to be just anyone. Just because you have a mouth,

you can't go around saying anything you want.

- I really am Yoon Won Hyung. - Quit the nonsense, punk!

Head Merchant, I think he may be insane. Don't mind him and continue to enjoy your meal.

What are you doing? Drag this crazy man to the side.

Excuse me. Hey. Hey!

- I really am Yoon Won Hyung! - Gong Jae Myung, you have a visitor!

Know that you've got good luck, punk.

Come back safely, Hyungnim.

Head Merchant!

- Hyungnim! - Head Merchant.

- What brings you here? - What do you mean?

It's because we want to see our Head Merchant, of course. You must be hungry. Here.

Such an over-reactor.

Hey, I had a hoot just now.

What happened?

A new nobleman came in as an inmate in my cell,

and that idiot said that he is Yoon Won Hyung, Yoon Won Hyung!

He looks fine, but I think he may be a little coo-coo.

That person... is indeed Daegam Yoon Won Hyung.

What? What do you mean? Why would Yoon Won Hyung end up in here?

We don't know the details, but we are sure that that is Daegam Yoon Won Hyung.

Dang it, this is driving me crazy.

What have I done!

Why? Did something happen?

- I thought a crazy dude was speaking nonsense, so I gave him a good beating. - What?

Well, why did you do that?

Punk, would you have believed someone that said he was Yoon Won Hyung?

Oh, this is driving me nuts.

Don't worry. You didn't know.

But that aside, I have something I wanted to discuss with you.

- What is it? - The reason you are going through such hardship

is all because Jung Nan Jung used the Captain of the Police Bureau and played her games with you.

I know. That Captain of the Police Bureau is the future son-in-law of Yoon Won Hyung, right?

Yes, that's correct.

This point in time, where Daegam Yoon Won Hyung is stuck in a predicament,

is the perfect chance to get revenge.

Do you have a good plan in mind?

Why, yes.

I'll do as you suggested, Prison Warden.

Exactly! You've decided well.

First there's something that you need to resolve for me.

Say, whatever it may be.

Do you know the inmate, Lee Myeong Woo in the Mens' Cell Number 3 of the East Wing?

Don't even mention it. Isn't he the one running a paper business in the 7-Banner Market?

In terms of the size of the business, it is the largest in Joseon.

That's right. If you allow that person to go outside of Jeonokseo,

- I'll allow you to make a large sum of money. - What?

That's not allowed. The one who put Lee Myeong Woo in Jeonokseo was Jung Nan Jung.

If we were to smuggle out someone who's being particularly watched by the Ministry of Justice as well as the Police Bureau,

my job would be at risk.

I'm not asking you to actually release him.

There is a way to smuggle Lee Myeong Woo outside.

What is it?

It's the same method you used earlier, Prison Warden.

It's living outside during the day, and only being in Jeonokseo at night.

The times that the Ministry of Justice or the Police Bureau would randomly check would be

only at night. If that's the case. It won't be much of a problem.

Here, if you look at these records,

for the last 3 years, the random inspections conducted by the Ministry of Justice or the Police Bureau were conducted between the hours of Haeshi and Chukshi. (9 pm - 3 am)

They were all at night.

Wow... There was a method like this!

- Lee Myeong Woo? - If Lee Myeong Woo's company and we were to go into business together

Jung Nan Jung would suffer a lot of damage and incur a huge loss.

Hey now. So you really think Jung Nan Jung is just going to sit and watch as we start trading together with Lee Myeong Woo?

We are going to make an offer that Lee Myeong Woo cannot refuse.

Well, if you are so certain, go for it.

Tell Eun So to give Tae Won all the money he needs for this.

Yes, Head Merchant.

Oh! Ok Nyeo! How did it go?

- It's been taken care of. - Nice.

I have committed a deed worthy of death! Please forgive me!

Hyungnim, what are you doing?

You punks, this is Daegam Yoon Won Hyung!

Hurry over and pay your respect! Quickly!

Quickly!

Dae-Daegam!

Geez. Oh the shame, huh?

You are Gong Jae Myung, you said?

Yes, Daegam.

If I had things my way, I would chop off your head,

but you didn't know back then, so I have no choice.

I will see how you do from now on.

I will serve you with all my body and soul.

Dae-Daegam. I did not recognize you.

You punk, you.

Tae Won, you're here.

Yes, why did you tell me to come over?

Is it true that Daegam Yoon Won Hyung has been removed from his position and is imprisoned at Jeonokseo?

How did you know?

All the guests are talking about it! What crime did he commit?

I don't know that, either.

And you? How are you?

For many years I have longed to see him crumble,

but now that he is in that state,

it feels bad.

Perhaps, do you know Hwang Jin Yi?

I once dreamed of becoming a gisaeng like Hwang Jin Yi. (Lee So Jeong)

But now, it was a ridiculous dream.

Why do you think so?

She broke through the monk Ji Jok who was acclaimed to be almost a living Buddha,

and successfully seduced Lord Byeok Gye Soo and Master Seo Hwa Dam.

But no matter how hard I try to seduce you, you don't even budge.

Have you ever been seducing me?

Of course. Since the very first moment we met I have been tempting you ceaselessly.

It's really because I'm dim when it comes to things like that, so don't worry.

I'm an easy man.

If you just poke at me once, I'll fall head over heels.

Then should I give you a poke?

No. Today is not the right day.

I need to drink a toast for a certain person

who got locked up in Jeonokseo.

You must come back to Jeonokseo from your outing before sundown.

Yes, Sir. Don't worry.

Take him with you.

Yes, follow me.

Alright.

Thank you.

There is another person who is the real one you owe your gratitude to.

- Who is that? - A man named Yoon Tae Won will come look for you.

He will suggest a deal.

So consider it well and make your decision.

Yoon Tae Won?

Don't be late in coming back.

Come have a seat here.

I'm the head merchant in Gong Jae Myung's trading company.

I hear that you have a deal you would like to offer me?

Please allow our trade company to be

the sole buyers for your paper company.

You say you are the Head Merchant, but it seems to me like you are not quite aware of the market dynamics.

We trade all our papers with the trade company

that is supported by Jung Nan Jung.

I am aware of that. I also know that

Jung Nan Jung's tyranny is stopping you from earning more than even half of your rightful profits.

Do you think I want to trade with Jung Nan Jung?

I reluctantly bite the bullet.

Do you know the reason why I ended up in Jeonokseo?

It's because I fell into Jung Nan Jung's trap.

Do you know that Daegam Yoon Won Hyung is currently imprisoned in Jeonokseo?

Daegam Yoon Won Hyung has even been removed from his government position.

Is... Is that true?

When you return to Jeonokseo, you can check for yourself.

This is the perfect opportunity for you to escape the trap Jung Nan Jung set for you.

Ok Nyeo!

I heard from Clerk Ji. You work directly next to Prison Warden Sir, huh?

You even look different.

It's not a big deal.

What do you mean? I dare any other damo who ever became as successful as you to step forward.

Anyway, what happened to the matter I requested?

Looking for Park Tae Soo's grandson?

Yes.

I have already recruited some men.

I'll find him for sure, so don't worry.

Oh! Don't forget to find the owner of the twin jade rings.

Okay.

Thank you!

Yes, good bye!

Aunt! Aunt! Aunt!

Aigoo, why are you so late?

Did you find someone?

Yes, I did. Go on in.

But did you prepare the money?

Really, I told you not to worry about the money.

Aigoo, I'd rather trust a street dog that says he will never roam about the streets again before I believe what you say.

Ahhh, underestimating Chun Doong, huh?

Here.

Here.

Aigoo! Where did all this money come from?

Take this first and when you find the person we are looking for, I'll give you twice this much.

Two times as much?

Okay, okay, okay! Go on in.

Yes, take this.

Twenty years ago, a man named Park Tae Soo died after being involved in treasonous acts.

He had a son name Park Jung Gook, and that son and his wife also died then.

The person you need to find is Park Tae Soo's grandson.

- What is his name? - Don't know.

How on earth are we to find him without knowing his name?

Sheesh, you punk. If it was that easy,

why would I use money to ask you guys to search him out, when I myself could do it?

One clue would be that when that grandson was four,

rumor has it that he was adopted into a wealthy family in Songdo.

This narrows things down a lot. So let's find him as soon as we can, okay?

To appease the Queen Dowager's frozen heart, I should prepare a gift that she will be pleased with.

A gift?

What is the Queen Dowager's greatest pain point?

Her greatest fear is

the rumor that she poisoned the former king so that the current king could be crowned.

Therefore,

she eliminated all the palace maids who had served the former king from the time he was very young.

But there is talk that one palace maid from then

is still alive.

I remember you mentioning that once before.

If we capture that palace maid and shut her up for good,

we may be able to appease the Queen Dowager's frozen heart at least a little bit.

You know what I mean, right?

- Merchant! - Oh!

- What are you doing here? - I came to purchase groceries.

How is the Madam at Angookdong doing?

She isn't doing too different from before.

Then, increase the amount of poison that you've been mixing in with the soup.

Yes.

Does Yoon Tae Won still drop by nowadays?

No. After that girl was captured, he hasn't dropped by once.

When Yoon Tae Won shows up again, notify me immediately.

Yes.

What happened?

Though I proposed a deal, we have to wait and see how they'll respond.

I've... thought it over really carefully, but

if they find out that Lee Myeong Woo has allied himself with your company, Merchant,

then Jung Nan Jung won't just stand for it.

As of now, Lee Myeong Woo is someone Jung Nan Jung very much needs. No need to worry about it.

You're right. At this point, Lee Myeong Woo

is someone who is needed by your company as well as by Jeonokseo's administration.

Let's go.

And yet... I cannot get rid of this anxious feeling.

If in the off chance that something happens to Lee Myeong Woo's safety...

Mother, Tae Won is here.

Myeong Seon.

Has she gone to make a house call?

Mother!

Mother! Mother! Please come to your senses! Please? Mother!

Madam!

Ok Nyeo, I'll bring a physician, so please watch over Mother.

Yes.

Madam, come to your senses. Madam!

Madam... What can be done? Aigoo. Madam.

- What's with you! - You should be careful.

Where'd she go...?

The patient's blood which she vomited is dark. Is there any chance that she was poisoned?

No, the patient collapsed because she lacked energy,

if she takes this medicine, rests well, and focuses on getting healthier,

she'll get better.

Mother, have you woken up?

When did you get here?

Just stay as you are.

No, I'm okay.

Ok Nyeo's here, too.

Madam, are you alright?

I'm okay, of course.

How can you be alright? You lost consciousness and vomited blood.

It's something that happens often, so there's no need for you to be worried.

For now, you should continue to be treated by a physician.

It's okay. I know my disease best.

It's because my frustration runs deep.

Are you okay? I worried a lot after you were taken away.

I'm sorry to have been a cause for concern.

No, it's alright. Seeing that you're okay is so fortunate.

What are you doing here? When did you arrive?

Just awhile ago. Madam vomited blood and fainted.

I was wondering if there was a medicine she was taking.

There's nothing like that, so please leave.

2nd Floor Men's Cell ♪1: 3 people

2nd Floor Men's Cell ♪1: 3 people. Unremarkable.

2nd Floor Men's Cell ♪2: 5 people.

2nd Floor Men's Cell ♪2: 5 people. Unremarkable.

2nd Floor Men's Cell ♪3: 3 people.

2nd Floor Men's Cell ♪2: 3 people. Unremarkable.

Men's Cell...

What's wrong?

Aish, move! Step aside! Step aside!

Sir, we have a big problem.

Why so noisy so early in the morning?

In Men's Room ♪3, Lee Myeong Woo hung himself and committed suicide.

What did you say?

Did you just say Lee Myeong Woo?

That's right. The one who runs a paper business in the 7-Banner Market, Lee Myeong Woo.

Aigoo, Captain Sir! Welcome!

Lead the way.

This way, Sir.

It's here.

What happened?

- You tell him. - Yes.

In the morning while I was doing my r-r-rounds,

I discovered him dead and h-hanging.

Perform an autopsy.

Yes.

Seeing that his hands are clenched tightly in a fist,

and his feet are flat, it seems certain he hung himself.

We decide that it is for certain after the medical examiner has finished the autopsy.

Sure.

The most important thing to determining suicide by hanging is the constriction marks around the neck.

With them it can be determined whether he was hung while he was alive,

or if he was put there after death.

In examining the marks around his neck, it seems quite certain that it was self-inflicted.

If the Police Bureau finds out that Lee Myeong Woo has stepped outside, I'm done for. Completely done.

There's an even graver issue at hand.

What is that?

Head Merchant Lee Myeong Woo didn't commit suicide,

but someone else murdered him.

What? Is that true?

Yes. There's no doubt about it.

♪ Because my floating memories of you ♪

♪ May slip away ♪

♪ So I hold my breath and cry every day ♪

♪ As if for you, and only you ♪

♪ Like my heart has stopped ♪

♪ I live through another day ♪