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Episode 21
Today, the 2nd of May, 1689,
Queen Min shall hereby become a commoner,
... and her crown and title taken from her.
She is ordered to leave the Palace immediately,
... and shall hereby obey.
Please forgive us, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty...!
Deposed? No, that's not possible!
I found the evidence left by the dead secretary!
I found the money order paid to him for writing the fake one!
We must do another investigation based on this evidence!
- It's too late, Dong Yi. - My Lady!
This is our only hope!
His Majesty has already given his orders.
The Palace is preparing for a funeral.
Do you think they'll approve a re-investigation?
The Tribunal will reject your evidence without even sending it to His Majesty!
Then I'll show it to His Majesty myself.
What?
I couldn't bring myself to tell him because I know how much he cares for Consort Hui.
But I'm not going to stay silent anymore. His Majesty will want to know the truth.
Dong Yi...
I have to see His Majesty.
This is a restricted area, My Lady.
- This is urgent. Please let me through! - No, please go back.
Please, I beg you! Please let me through!
Chief Eunuch!
You're...!
My Lord, I was hoping you would pass by.
I must speak to His Majesty. Please tell him I am here.
That's not possible.
What?
His Majesty has stated that he will not see anyone tonight.
My Lord, if I can't see him, then please give him a message.
Dong Yi!
Don't do this. You mustn't do this.
Sir!
What did you say? You want me to bury this evidence?
That's what I said. This isn't the right time.
Sir!
His Majesty has lost his trust in the Queen.
Furthermore, the balance of power in government lies with the South Faction.
The West Faction can support the Queen, but they have lost power because of what happened.
Don't you understand that what you're doing is futile?
But how can you ask me to cover up the truth?
Because you fear the South Faction's power?
Yes, I do. We must fear them.
Because power can easily overcome the truth. That's power.
But the Queen has been wrongfully deposed!
How can you just stand by and watch?
If you tell anyone about the evidence now... If you show this...
... we'll lose any future opportunity.
The South Faction will do everything in its power to stop a re-investigation from happening.
Then we lose our final hope.
Do you want to put an end to everything we have done?
Power can overcome the truth.
But the truth doesn't disappear.
So you must have faith and wait.
You must have the courage not to fight, but to wait.
Sir...!
Dry your tears, Dong Yi.
It suits you better when you smile.
I want to see you smile when I leave.
Your Majesty...!
Chief Suh is right.
He said exactly what I wanted to say to you.
You are a sensible and wise girl.
So you must endure this time for my sake.
Can you promise me?
This is not the right time.
Dong Yi!
Yes, Your Majesty. I will do as you say.
But you won't have to wait too long.
Please remember my words today, Your Majesty.
Yes...
Thank you.
And...
Take care of His Majesty for me, Dong Yi.
He will be the most troubled and heartbroken out of anyone.
You must comfort him.
You must help him find his laughter again.
Just like you, he looks his best when he is smiling.
Your Majesty...!
Please don't forget, Your Majesty.
It won't take too long.
I will never forget the promise I made you, Your Majesty.
Make way! Make way for the Left Police Chief!
On your knees! Make way for the Left Police Chief!
A mere police chief riding a sedan chair? And why do we have to kneel to him?
But in terms of power, he's like a Minister.
Look at how the other police officers just watch him rather than arrest him.
What is our country coming to?
The Queen has been unfairly deposed, and now the country is controlled by the Jang family!
Watch your words! What if someone hears you?
So what? Let's go.
A sedan chair? Shouldn't you be more discreet?
Then I'll find a position where it's acceptable to ride a sedan chair.
My butt hurts from riding horses!
Of course, you're right. You need to maintain your prestige.
I'll see what I can do.
Great minds think alike!
Since the Dowager Queen departed, we have more room to breathe.
Who expected that old fox to help us out when she was such a pain?
Heaven must have helped us!
Yes, you're right. Her Highness has a blessed fate.
All of you have been blessed on account of her!
By the way, Consort Hui seems to be troubled by something.
Is there something going on that we're not aware of?
There is no such thing?
Is that so?
Did you find out, Brother?
The wench doesn't seem to know anything. You don't have to worry, Your Highness.
I can't do that!
I won't let my worry go unless I know exactly what she has found out!
But if she had something, she wouldn't be so quiet!
But that's exactly what worries me!
It's too quiet! We don't know what they're up to!
We're watching both the Senior Lady Investigator and Chief Suh.
But neither of them seem to be doing anything interesting.
I'm sure her claims of having the secretary and substantial evidence were all lies.
Your Highness, it is Lady Cho.
What is it?
Dong Yi is here to see you, Your Highness.
What?
How audacious of you to come here.
Are you here to threaten Her Highness this time?
No, I'm here because I thought she would be curious about me.
- What? - Stand aside, Brother.
Your Highness!
I want to speak to her too.
You must be upset at what happened.
When you turned your back on me, you must have thought the Queen would back you.
When I heard about how forward you were with my brother,
I was expecting something from you, but why have you not done anything?
Maybe you didn't have anything after all?
Yes, I wasn't able to find out anything.
I lied about the secretary being alive to buy time.
Everything is what you said it would be.
But here you are of your own volition.
Why? To ask me for forgiveness and mercy?
For forgiveness?
Shouldn't that be asked by the person who committed the wrongdoing?
No, you're wrong.
Forgiveness is asked by the powerless to the powerful.
Who committed the wrongdoing is not important.
Because it does not affect survival.
So?
If you bow your head to me now,
I may take you back.
The woman I used to know...
... was someone who humbled herself before a lowly slave.
But that woman I used to trust and follow,
... no longer exists.
One day, the truth will be revealed, Your Highness.
That's what I came to say.
So you mean to challenge me after all.
Do you think I am powerless against you because you have His Majesty's favor?
No.
I don't think that.
Remember this.
I will soon be moving into the Queen's Palace.
But before that,
You will have to leave the Palace and never allowed to return.
Did you hear me?
I brought you into the Palace.
I will also be the one to make you leave.
What do you mean? How could I do that?
I have already received approval from the Left Police Superintendent.
What you need to do there is more important.
Can you guess what that is?
You want me to watch Jang Hee-Jae?
That's right.
Monitoring Jang Hee-Jae's movements is the only way to protect Dong Yi.
He will try to harm her. Do you understand what I'm saying?
Yes, sir. I will work hard to not disappoint you.
Monitoring Jang Hee-Jae's movements is the only way to protect Dong Yi.
Brother!
- Brother! - What is it?
- Have you seen Dong Yi? - No.
She's been looking for you!
She asked me to tell you that she was heading towards Mt. Chunma.
- Mt. Chunma? - She said you would understand.
- Where is Mt. Chunma? - It's not for you to know.
They're keeping a secret from me!
I don't care! I'll make up a secret too!
Dong Yi!
Chun Soo!
Whenever I came here, I used to worry someone would see me.
I used to creep about so that I wouldn't be noticed.
But I feel carefree because I'm here with you.
I was worried you would be crying here.
But I'm glad you're smiling.
If I was going to cry about something like this, I would have cried myself to death ages ago!
I'm all right, so don't worry about me.
I'm just a little upset, that's all.
It frustrates me that reality requires us to move away from the truth.
When I come here and tell the Chief and Dong Ju my problems, I always feel better.
I already told them.
I also swore that I wouldn't back away from this.
The Queen had to shed tears because she had to leave the Palace,
But I promised them that I wouldn't shed tears and that I would reveal the truth one day.
Again... again!
My goodness! What's wrong with all of you!
Do you know that the Queen's coronation is right around the corner!
At this rate, we will all be humiliated!
- Damnation! - Father, please compose yourself.
What's wrong with him?
Now, let's try it again.
Put your heart into it!
Now, begin!
What do you think, Father?
Well, it sounds slightly better.
You'll be promoted for sure once the coronation is over!
Of course! And what about you?
Did you get any promises from Jang Hee-Jae?
Don't worry about that! He's right in the palm of my hand!
In the palm of your hand!
What's wrong with them? They never cared about our performances before!
You're such a fool! Why do you even ask the obvious?
They want to do well at the coronation, so that they can be promoted!
Is the coronation really happening?
The Queen was deposed a while ago, and that position needs to be filled soon.
I feel bad for her.
- I heard she moved into a cottage. - That's right.
She said she didn't want to live in comfort and asked for a humble cottage.
By the way, what's Dong Yi up to? I haven't seen her in ages.
I haven't seen her either.
Welcome, Madam!
I know you're busy and I hope I'm not taking too much of your time.
Yes, I am extremely busy, but I want to meet the man with the gift.
Yes, he certainly is gifted.
He will help you find blessings for Her Highness, I mean, Her Majesty!
- Let's go. - Yes, Madam.
That looks like a new palanquin.
Yes, my dear husband bought me a new palanquin.
You must be happy to have a husband who can buy such things for you.
Would you care to ride it?
I have my own.
No, I insist. Please ride my palanquin!
I should mention this to Her Highness, I mean Her Majesty.
The nation will come to ruin if such luxurious palanquins are allowed to be purchased by just anyone.
No, I meant... I meant to give this palanquin to you as a gift!
Really?
Yes, Madam!
- Then I"ll ride it. - Please!
Let's go.
This is the person you'll read the fortune for.
Please look at it carefully.
Let's take a look.
Let's see here...
- What is it? - I see a bright sun!
What about the bright sun?
But it's covered by a cloud and cannot shine through it.
Then it'll set without ever shining its rays.
You wretched man! Do you know whose fortune you're reading?
What is the meaning of this? How dare you say he has a gift?
Oh, Madam, how could this be?
You wretched people!
Madam! This is a misunderstanding!
- Oh, Madam! - But that's what I saw!
That's the fortune!
His Majesty has arrived!
His Majesty doesn't smile anymore. It's so dull now.
I know. I heard he skips his meals often. He's lost too much weight.
What if he never smiles again? What are we supposed to live for?
These are petitions from the Three Offices.
You must give your response.
- You handle these for me. - Your Majesty?
Are the Confucian scholars still in front of the Palace?
Yes, Your Majesty.
They are still insisting that Consort Hui's coronation is wrong and are asking for your reconsideration.
Deliver my final warning to them.
I made my decision because I feel that Consort Hui deserves that position.
Therefore, if any of them continue their opposition, they will have to pay for their rebellion.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Then I will take my leave.
Wait a moment.
- Didn't you have more to report? - Yes, Your Majesty.
There is a problem with the currency in the marketplace.
There is a shortage of copper and scapolite, making it difficult to make coins.
I must hear more.
Why is there a shortage of copper and scapolite all of a sudden?
Yes, Your Majesty. Copper is....
Finally, we get our assignments!
I hope I get the Bureau of Royal Attire! That would be the best assignment!
I want the Royal Kitchens!
I'm told they'll give you delicious food for your favor!
Is that the only thing you want?
I hope I get the Office of Palace Management!
Why?
The officials who work there are really great.
Great?
Rumor has it the officials there are handsome and sturdy.
You better watch it! You'll get in big trouble!
What's wrong with wanting to see good-looking people working with you?
You're right! I want to work with handsome men too with you!
- No, you better not. You can't! - Why?
They're mine. You better not go after them.
My Lady...!
You've all heard the news that you will get your assignments today.
You've all been assigned to the offices of the Inner Court.
You will attend to your work there and file back reports.
Yes, My Lady.
Jung Im and Eun-Geum, the Grand Palace.
Shibi, the Palace Kitchen.
Ae-Jong, the Office of Palace Cleaning.
Ae-Hyang, the Royal Kitchens.
Yeon-Saeng, the Royal Butchery.
And next, Dong Yi...
The Royal Treasury.
That is all.
- The Royal Treasury? - Yes, My Lady.
I went there often for the Bureau of Music so I'm familiar with it,
... but I'm nervous about being assigned there.
What's wrong?
You're going to have a difficult time.
I think Lady Yu is determined to make things difficult for you!
How difficult can it be? I'm Dong Yi! Once I bite, I never let go!
No, that's exactly why it's going to be difficult for you.
Dong Yi has been assigned to the Royal Treasury?
Yes, Your Highness!
As you ordered, I have figured out a way to get her kicked out of the Palace.
With her inquisitive personality, she's bound to cause problems there.
But she will be up against the eunuchs. They will not let her get away with it.
I wish I had known about your competence sooner.
I would have helped you attain a higher position.
No, Your Highness, I'm grateful that you have chosen to forget my past mistakes.
No, with your abilities, you can be the Chief Madam of the Office of Investigations.
What?
Your Highness, I will serve you with my utmost effort.
Make sure the inventory is correct and handle the items carefully!
Yes, sir!
Make sure you be careful with that!
Sir!
The Office of Investigations sent her.
Greetings, My Lord.
I am Lady Investigator Chun Dong Yi.
All right. You may bring her in.
You can sit here and leave when it's time to go.
What?
You can read the books here, or do your handicraft here.
But, sir...!
I beg your pardon, but I'm here as a Lady Investigator.
The Royal Treasury is the center of all money and treasures in the Palace.
An inspection is crucial here. I ask for your cooperation.
You want to inspect us? A palace maid inspecting us eunuchs?
May I see your inventory record?
Inventory record?
Fine, I'll show it to you.
Give her what she wants.
Sir... This is...!
This is a prohibited item!
Be quiet! How dare a girl try to inspect us?
Why did the Office of Investigations send someone like her?
Sir!
That fellow is...!
He's the new officer, Cha Chun Soo.
I know who he is. Why is he here?
It was a transfer by Right Police Chief Suh.
What? Chief Suh transferred him here?
You certainly know your martial arts!
What a waste of talent.
So you've become a police officer. And in my regiment, to boot.
What an interesting situation.
It's been a while, Chief.
You look different today.
Who would believe you used to be a corpse-handler?
I'll take it as a compliment.
What is it? For what purpose have you crawled in here?
What makes you think I have a purpose?
Look at you...
I've forgotten about the past, but it appears you haven't.
You must hold grudges.
What?
But don't worry, sir. I keep my end of the deal.
I heard you were transferred at the request of Police Chief Suh.
I'm surprised you were able to get in with that picky fellow.
I got in with you too, didn't I?
It wasn't that difficult.
But it's strange. If he liked you so much, why didn't he keep you?
Why did he send you here?
I'm just a police officer. How could I know what my superior is thinking?
If you're curious, perhaps you should ask him yourself.
I have to return to my training.
What is he up to?
Hey! How is it? Can you manage?
No! I just want to die!
The Royal Treasury is like that. You have to endure it.
I'll try to have you reassigned to another place.
It's all right, My Lady. I want to work where I've been assigned.
Dong Yi, you must be careful not to offend the eunuchs.
Offend them? I'm not a market thug!
I just want to do my job.
I'll be going now.
I'm already curious as to what kind of book they're going to give me today.
- Should I bring one back? - Maybe just one?
Only one? I'll be going now!
What did I tell you? I told you she wouldn't sit still!
I'm envious of her high spirits.
When I see her, I wonder if I'll ever be that courageous.
I'm here for the inventory records, sir.
I've seen this one so often I can memorize it!
Do you have the next one?
What?
Please show me the inventory record now, sir.
Wench! How dare you...?
I said no!
Please, sir! I beg you!
Sir! Please accept it!
Why are you asking me to accept faulty items?
It's because there's a shortage in copper and scapolite!
- Please be understanding! - That's your problem.
The Royal Treasury will not accept this. Take it back and leave.
Sir!
Then at least pay us for the goods we delivered the other day.
At this rate, we're all going to starve to death!
You wretch! How dare you!
Beat these men and take them away!
Please wait a moment!
Were you talking to us, My Lady?
Yes, are you all right...?
- You've been badly hurt. - We're all right.
You're not all right! Look at your bruises!
I don't know why they use violence rather than words!
Who are you...?
I'm a Lady Investigator.
What you said back there... Can you tell me more in detail?
What are you doing here?
Do you work here at the coin mint?
Yes, why do you ask?
I wanted to ask something.
I heard there was a shortage in copper and scapolite. Has it affected you here?
I don't know what you're talking about.
It's the same here.
Your Majesty!
So we meet here!
I came because I heard there was a shortage of copper and scapolite.
- What about you? - It's nothing.
I've been assigned to the Royal Treasury and wanted to check something.
You're still hardworking as ever, Poongsan.
You're much better than the foolish and ineffective King.
Why are you so quiet today? It's not like you.
I don't know what to say to you, Your Majesty.
I have many things to say to you, but I can't say them right now.
What do you mean by that?
Do you remember, Your Majesty?
You once said you liked being with me because I make you laugh.
I want to make you laugh. I made a promise that I would.
May I do that today?
What?
Sir! I beg you!
Sir!
Dong Yi, how can you ask that of us even if that's what His Majesty wants?
We can't do that in front of him!
Dong Yi, it's been a year and I still have nightmares.
- Do we really have to go? - Yes, you must!
- It's your duty as his subjects! - Dong Yi!
I beg you! His Majesty is having a difficult time.
Then we won't drink a drop of alcohol.
If we do what we did before, we'll be in big trouble!
That's right! I'm going to be really focused! I won't touch a drop!
Your Majesty!
You can't do that, Your Majesty!
Do you know how scared I was thinking I was going to be put to death?
You should have told us who you were!
Why did you tell us you were a Justice Officer?
You silly boy, you're going to get yourself in trouble.
Please be understanding, Your Majesty.
- Yes.. yes. - Sirs! What's wrong with you?
Don't worry about them! That's what happens when men drink.
- But... - Drink up!
How can a real man tremble before a mere cup of poison?
What?
That's what you said!
For a whole year, you appeared in my dreams and made me and the Director drink poison!
- I did? - That's right!
And it was a big cup of poison!
- And you know what's worse? - What?
- You drank it instead. - I drank the poison?
Yes! You drank it with great relish!
- So what was it? - It was chicory juice!
Chicory juice!
That must have been it. I'm really sorry.
I didn't know you were such cowards!
To express my regret, I shall bestow royal wine to you.
Here you go, have some royal wine!
Drink it and next time, dream about receiving royal wine instead of poison!
- Royal porridge? - Royal porridge?
Royal porridge!
He heard royal porridge!
Oh, my belly!
I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard.
Thank you. You've been a comfort to me again.
Your Majesty...
- Royal porridge? - Royal porridge!
I'm here from the Office of Investigations. May I see the inventory records?
The inventory records? I can't, My Lady. If the stewards find out, we'll get in trouble!
I'll take the responsibility. Just show me the records.
- I shouldn't. - Give it to me quickly!
I really shouldn't.
You...! Why are you here?
What are you doing here?
Hand over the record!
No, if you have nothing to hide, then you don't need to block my way.
- You wench, how dare you disobey me! - What's this commotion?
This wench is trying to take out the entry log!
I'm just doing my duty. We will request an official investigation shortly.
What a brazen wench you are! You should be punished for trespassing!
But you want to officially investigate us instead?
All right, what evidence do you have to demand such an outrageous thing?
The money claimed by the artisans as unpaid has beeen recorded as paid in your records.
Why is that?
The inventory of tribute goods sent in by the provinces are also inaccurate.
In addition, His Majesty's personal treasury had several items removed from it without his approval.
That's because you have been loan-sharking His Majesty's wealth.
Were you unaware of this? Or were in on it too?
You wench! How dare you make such accusations!
Stand aside.
- So you want to investigate us? - Yes, My Lord.
Yes, everything will revealed in the investigation.
Hand over the record book while I'm still being nice about it.
I can't do that, My Lord.
Wretched girl!
No Lady Investigator has ever dared to come against the Royal Treasury!
This is how things have been even before you were born!
I see words won't work with you.
Stewards, take this girl away!
Let me go! You can't do this!
- Dong Yi! - Dong Yi!
What happened to you?
My Lady, Dong Yi has... Dong Yi has been ...
- Dong Yi! - My Lady...
- Who did this to you? - It was the eunuchs.
What? Why would they do this?
It looks like they used force to stop Dong Yi from looking at their records.
Even so, how could they do this to a palace maid?
I don't know why you bring this upon yourself!
Lady Yu! How can you say that?
It's because I'm frustrated too. Just as we manage the Inner Court,
The entire Palace is managed by the eunuchs. What good will come of offending them?
My Lady!
You brought this upon yourself with your nosiness.
What will the eunuchs think of us now?
Are you saying that we should ignore wrongdoings?
You instruct us to be upright and righteous at all times.
How can you ask me to turn a blind eye to wrongdoings?
I'm saying this for your own good.
If you have known your place, you wouldn't have been hurt.
But do whatever you want. I won't stop you.
Dong Yi!
What brings you here?
Is something wrong?
It's nothing. Please don't be concerned.
Sir, I need your advice about something.
- Have a seat. - Yes, sir.
I've been assigned to the Royal Treasury for my audit inspections.
- The Royal Treasury? - Yes.
The Royal Treasury is controlled by the eunuchs.
How can you do a proper inspection as a palace maid?
You're correct. But during my inspection of their records,
I made a surprising discovery.
Some of the misappropriated funds from the Royal Treasury...
... seems to have been used to pay off Official Huh from the Dowager Queen's tonic case.
What? Are you sure?
My instincts tell me that a great portion of the funds have gone to Consort Hui.
I think it was used to pay off people and handle the backlash.
If we can reveal this,
We can prove the Queen's innocence in this matter.
Who knows about this?
- I haven't told anyone yet. - Good.
If this leaks to the wrong party, you're going to find yourself in great trouble.
Don't tell anyone for the time being.
But if we're going to uncover the truth, we'll have to investigate the Royal Treasury.
But I'm powerless against them.
What do you advise, sir?
This is beyond my reach too.
Come with me.
Have a cup of wine! I've been wanting to have a drink with you.
You're a busy man! I'm honored that you made time for me today!
Her Highness wishes to see you too.
- She does? - Yes.
I told her that you have been helping me all throughout these years.
How have I helped you?
It was for Her Highness. I just did everything in my power!
- Drink up! - All right!
Who are you waiting for?
He's an old school friend who is an Inspector-General.
He'll know how to handle the situation.
Chief Suh!
I haven't seen you for a while since you've been busy with the Police Bureau!
Yes, I've been distracted lately.
Actually, I'm here to get your advice.
This is Lady Investigator Chun of the Office of Investigations.
I'm Chun Dong Yi.
We need your help. You need to listen to what she has to say.
I can't wait for this audit to be over!
My hands and feet are so swollen from having to clean up!
You were so excited for this assignment! Serves you right!
- You little... - I'll be going now.
Where are you going? You're not headed to the Royal Treasury, are you?
It's my assignment. I can't not do my duty.
Have you no fear? What if they use force with you again?
They wouldn't do that again. If they do, I won't let them!
- I'll fight back! - How can you joke at a time like this?
Don't worry. If something happens, I'll take Ae-Jong with me!
I'll be back soon.
You heard what she said? I won't do it.
- Hey! - Why should I?
She's really something!
- Lady Jung! - What is it?
Dong Yi just left for the Royal Treasury!
Who knows what will happen if we don't stop her!
Please let me enter!
You returned after what we did to you? You are a impudent girl!
I have a duty to perform. Please let me enter.
Silence, wench! Do you think we will submit to your ransacking?
- Take this wench away! - That's enough!
My Lady!
What brings you here, Lady Jung?
We are responsible for inspecting the offices of the Palace under the rules of His Majesty.
- You cannot block our path like this! - But Lady Jung...!
You will pay later for offending a Lady Investigator.
We will commence our inspection of the Royal Treasury. Please move aside.
Lady Jung!
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