Sir! Look at this!
They can't be far away. We must ensure no one escapes!
Yes, Sir!
Sir!
- What happened? - I found him in the forest and brought him here.
Then where's Song Wook? What happened to him?
Just a bit further...!
We're almost there. Just walk a little bit further!
Are you alright?
Just go and leave me...
Go...
Then wait a little bit. I'll be right back.
- Oh, aren't you Song Yeon? - Is Uncle here?
He's still at work.
He said he wouldn't be back until tomorrow night.
Why? Is something wrong?
- What's wrong? - Auntie, please help me.
A man has been hurt. We have to get a physician for him.
- Is your Chief inside? - Yes, Your Majesty.
We will begin interrogations at sunrise. Guard them carefully!
- Yes, My Lord. - Yes, My Lord.
We have to make sure we catch the rest of them who escaped.
Search all their houses and meeting places. Arrest their families.
We must find them at all costs.
Yes, My Lord.
My Lord! My Lord! His Majesty is here.
- Secretary Hong. - Yes, Your Majesty.
What is going on? Didn't I order you to take a sabbatical?
Forgive me, Your Majesty. But how could I leave the palace...
when your assassins are still at large?
Yes, I should know better than that.
I was foolish to force you to take a leave.
Please forgive me, Your Majesty.
But are you sure that the men you arrested tonight were behind the attempt?
I'm asking because I heard something odd.
I heard that they did not fight back against the Imperial Guards.
How did you know that, Your Majesty?
I asked an Imperial Guard on my way in.
What do you think?
Don't you think it is strange that they would allow themselves to be arrested so easily?
We found guns that were the same model that was used in the attempt against you, Your Majesty.
Really? The same guns?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Tomorrow, we will interrogate them and go after the men who escaped.
We will reveal their crimes once and for all.
So please leave this to me, Your Majesty.
Alright. Since I have given you full responsibility over the investigation,
I will leave it to you.
- Thank you, Your Majesty. - But don't overexert yourself.
I heard from Dae Su that you were drowning yourself with alcohol for the past few days.
I know how much you must be suffering.
But you should gather your wits for the sake of your sister.
Your Majesty...
I am surprised that Secretary Hong has already made arrests
when he must still be grieved about Concubine Hong's death.
Even though you ordered him to take a sabbatical,
he has accomplished a great task. He is truly an amazing fellow.
I agree.
- Inform the Secretariat to reward Secretary Hong. - Yes, Your Majesty.
You may both leave. I wish to rest now.
What do you think?
Don't you think it is strange that they would allow themselves to be arrested so easily?
We found guns that were the same model that was used in the attempt against you, Your Majesty.
How dare you speak without my permission?
Why did you tell His Majesty that they did not resist arrest?
Please forgive me, My Lord. I just answered His Majesty's question...
If there is something His Majesty must know, then it will be me that tells him.
It should not be someone like you!
Take him and throw him out of the Imperial Guard!
My Lord! Please forgive me!
Please forgive me, My Lord!
My Lord...!
I feel that your order is too harsh.
- What? - Officer Yang was merely answering His Majesty's question.
- How can you strip him of his position over that? - This is not for you to worry about.
- But My Lord... - I said this is not for you to worry about!
I make the decisions here.
I decide when to remove someone when they are no longer of use.
And I am the only one who will provide information to His Majesty.
So listen carefully, all of you.
You must take care to never disclose anything that happens in the Imperial Guard!
I will not forgive anyone that disobeys that order.
Take my words to heart.
Do you understand?
Yes, My Lord.
Officer Suh.
- Yes, My Lord. - Come with me.
Me?
- What is this, My Lord? - Take it. You'll need it to tend to your wounds.
There's no need for that! The Royal Hospital is taking care of me...
Just take it.
I wanted to give this to you a while ago.
But I was distracted by other events. So don't say anything.
My Lord!
Tomorrow, you will be promoted to Lieutenant.
What?
Why are you so surprised? You deserve this promotion.
I have been watching you closely. You are not only highly skilled in combat,
but also well-liked by the Imperial Guards.
You flatter me, My Lord.
The Imperial Guard is responsible for the safety of His Majesty.
And they are required to do many covert operations.
But I feel that Officers Park and Kang sometimes do not agree with the ways of the Imperial Guard.
I think that you would be loyal to the Imperial Guard's duty no matter what.
So, can I trust you and give you covert and critical tasks?
Of course, My Lord! I will give my life to protect His Majesty!
Will he be alright? Will his wounds heal?
He is fortunate that none of his vital organs were injured.
It looks like he was shot by an arrow. Where did you find him?
- Are you sure he's not a criminal? - A... a criminal?
I recently got punished severely for helping a wounded criminal without knowing.
Well, just to be safe, we should go and report him to the Police Bureau...
No! I know that man very well.
It wasn't an arrow. He just got hurt while gathering herbs.
- Are you sure? - Yes, of course.
If you tell me how to take care of him, I'll do it myself.
It looks like he was shot by an arrow. Where did you find him?
Are you sure he's not a criminal?
You're not upset because I wanted you to take him to your house, right?
I can't have a sick man in the inn. It's bad for business.
No, Auntie. I wanted him at home anyway. We just didn't have time just now.
Don't worry about that.
Thanks for saying that.
But you don't really know that man, do you?
- What? - I could tell right away!
You don't know that man, right?
- Auntie... - Why are you doing this?
What if you get in trouble like the physician said?
But I couldn't ignore an injured man.
I'm sure everything will be fine. Please don't worry.
Song Yeon...
Really? Secretary Hong arrested the criminals last night?
Yes, Your Highness. They are imprisoned at the Tribunal right now!
Did you hear that, my Queen? I knew this would happen.
- I knew Secretary Hong would do this! - Yes, Mother.
I was worried because he seemed to be so grieved over his sister's death.
But it appears I worried for nothing. Don't you agree?
Yes, Mother.
This means that calm will return to the palace, so you must prepare for the next concubine selection.
What? The next concubine selection?
Forgive me, Mother, but Concubine Hong passed away less than a month ago...
I know that. Of course I know that.
I am grieved for her death as well, but that does not mean her position must remain unfilled.
What is more important than securing an heir to the throne?
We must have an heir and stabilize the royal family as well as the government.
Please comply with my wishes and hasten the concubine selection.
Your Majesty, you seem troubled.
Are you worried about the concubine selection?
Even though everything Her Highness said was true,
I feel bad towards Concubine Hong.
But what choice do you have?
You must establish a Crown Prince so that His Majesty's reign may be more stable!
Yes, of course.
Even though I feel bad, this is what must be done.
What are you plans, Your Majesty?
How would I do? What do you mean by that?
I was just curious to see if you would try to nominate Song Yeon again.
Did you hear the news, Your Excellency?
Secretary Hong has arrested the culprits behind the assassination attempt!
Since the culprits have been found, that means No Ron's innocence has been proven.
Finally, the skies are clear again!
Skies are clear again? How can you be so foolish?
Excellency!
A great storm is coming.
Secretary Hong lost favor with the king over his sister, but now he has accomplished a great thing.
He will be even more ruthless than before!
- You may leave us now. - Yes, Your Majesty.
Congratulations, Secretary Hong. You arrested the criminals so quickly.
I am sure His Majesty was greatly pleased as well.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
We cannot rest yet as their guilt has yet to be proven.
But the information you gave me was of great help.
I am glad. So do you trust me now?
Please forgive me, but it is not the best of times to trust anybody so easily.
But it is true that you have been of great help to His Majesty.
I am glad to hear those words. That means I am still of use.
If you need my help again, come to me and I will give it to you freely.
In that case, Your Majesty, may I ask for your help again?
There is something I would like your help in.
What is it? I will help in any way I can.
Tell me what it is.
What did you say? You want to fulfill Concubine Hong's last wish?
Secretary Hong!
Last night, you told me to gather my wits for the sake of Concubine Hong.
I will endeavor to forget everything and raise myself up,
for the sake of my sister and for your patience and understanding.
But in order to do that,
I need to fulfill...
Her Highness' last wish.
Her Highness wished with her dying breath that she wanted to give you an heir.
But she was not able to do so.
And she will not rest in peace.
I can still see her now.
And that image haunts me and causes me sleepless nights.
So please grant permission to continue her line.
Continue her line?
Yes, Your Majesty.
How can you do that?
I wish to make the eldest son of Prince Eun Un as Her Highness' adopted son.
Prince Eun Un?
Prince Eun Un's eldest son? Are you referring to Dam?
Yes, Your Majesty.
I wish to fulfill Her Highness' last wish by giving her an adopted son.
Please grant your permission so that Her Highness' wandering soul may leave in peace!
Alright. Since you are so heartfelt, I will consider your request.
Thank you, Your Majesty!
Did you say Prince Eun Un's eldest son?
Indeed.
I did not think of it, but Secretary Hong brought it up.
Presently, there is no heir to the throne.
What would be the significance of adopting Prince Eun Un's eldest son?
If there is no heir, that child can become the Crown Prince.
Secretary Hong said that he would request His Majesty, so the issue should arise shortly.
You will gather everyone's support and back Secretary Hong.
- Do you understand? - But Your Majesty...!
I don't understand something.
Why are you giving so much support to Secretary Hong?
- Why? - Yes, Your Majesty.
Why else? We may have to make Secretary Hong the head of the No Ron faction.
What?
Do you get it now? We are handing him a big sword,
so that we can stand behind him and take all the things we want.
- What is that over there? - It is ginseng from Choongchung province.
Give that to me.
- But that ginseng is for Her Highness... - This is the order of Secretary Hong!
Will you deny him?
- Will you truly not hand it over? - No, I will.
- Bring that ginseng over here. - Yes, Sir!
- Let's go. - Yes, My Lord.
Song Yeon, why are you so startled?
I'm sorry, Sir. You surprised me.
You know his personality.
I know! You startled me too!
Did something happen last night?
I'm not sure, but seeing how the soldiers are everywhere,
the man they are looking for is no petty criminal.
- Do you work at the Bureau of Paintings? - Yes, that's right.
What brings you here, Sir?
What's going on? Why is Official Park speaking to them?
Didn't you hear the news? A criminal was spotted near the Bureau last night!
Song Yeon, did you see him? You were here late last night!
No, I didn't see anyone.
I don't know what's happening, but it must be big!
Seems like it...
I wonder if Sir Park Dae Su is here too.
Didn't you hear the news? A criminal was spotted near the Bureau last night!
Song Yeon, did you see him? You were here late last night!
What are you doing there by yourself?
Your Majesty!
I told you to train tomorrow, but I didn't know you would be here.
- So are you hitting the target more often now? - Yes, Your Majesty.
My skills are comparable to the Imperial Guards now.
Silly fellow! I can see by the target that you are full of hot air!
- Do you dare lie to your king? - Forgive me, Your Majesty.
By the way, did you look at the nominees of envoys to be sent with the birthday tribute for Qing?
I am aware of the number of people going, but I did not look at the names yet.
Then you must not be aware. I have selected you as the head envoy.
What?
I heard that you met with a group named White Tower Gang to criticize our relations with Qing.
Your Majesty! How did you know that?
Don't worry. I am not blaming you for that.
- Official Nam. - Yes, Your Majesty.
Are all the men selected for the envoy at the Imperial Library?
Yes, Your Majesty. They are awaiting your presence.
Come with me. I will introduce you to your companions to Qing.
Your Majesty.
- You...! - It's been a long time.
Your Majesty, are these men my companions to Qing...?
That's right. They will be going with you.
It will be a long and arduous journey, but not entirely unenjoyable.
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty! Please forgive us for not having recognized you earlier!
No need for that! I have a bad habit of hiding my identity.
That fellow was a victim of my bad habit too!
Your Majesty!
This item is a telescope.
Does anyone know what this is?
The telescope was brought in by the previous ambassador to Ming.
Yes, it allows one to see great distances.
Isn't it amazing that such a small item allows one to see far away?
Even though we are a minor state, I believe we should give all for the things we need.
So I would like for you to not only bring in new inventions by Qing,
but all new inventions from the West that they trade in.
I want young enlightened men like yourselves to see and learn new things to bring back.
We are honored, Your Majesty.
We are truly moved that you feel this way.
But please forgive me, Your Majesty, but I cannot comply with your wishes.
You...!
What do you mean you cannot comply with my wishes?
Look here! How can you say that to His Majesty?
It's alright. Do not interrupt him.
You may speak freely. I wish to know the reason.
I said what I did because I do not agree with what you said, Your Majesty.
- You don't agree with what I said? - Yes, Your Majesty.
At present, you are treating scholars who follow new teachings as traitors and insurgents.
But you are telling us to learn new ways from Qing.
Where does your true opinion lie?
I have no idea what you mean.
Who am I treating as traitors and insurgents?
Your Majesty.
- Summon the Commander at once. - Yes, Your Majesty.
These are the books that were found at the houses of the men at the Tribunal?
Yes, Your Majesty.
- Aren't these books about Catholicism? - Yes, Your Majesty.
You mean that the men Secretary Hong arrested are all Catholics?
Yes, Your Majesty. It was found that they were using religion to commit treason.
I know about Catholicism.
These books teach that all men are equal under God
and that even the king and the government are subject to Him.
But one cannot accuse them of treason simply because of this.
That is not so, Your Majesty.
You must have heard that we found several guns in their residences as well.
This is clear evidence of their insurgency.
Where have you been?
I went to the Royal Hospital to retrieve the items confiscated during the body searches.
- So you haven't seen Officer Suh either? - No, Sir.
I haven't seen him in two days.
He doesn't seem to be at the palace. I don't know where he is.
Dae Su!
- So you were here. - What is it, Sir?
His Majesty has asked for you.
Welcome. I thought you might be away.
- But it seems you were in the palace. - Yes, Your Majesty.
What is it that you need from us, Your Majesty?
- I want you to investigate Secretary Hong for me. - What?
Forgive me, Your Majesty, but what do you mean investigate Secretary Hong?
I am worried that Secretary Hong has overstepped himself and is making a mistake.
Secretary Hong is still in grieving because of Concubine Hong's death.
He may be overcome with emotion and act out of bounds.
I find some things rather odd about the traitors he arrested.
Secretary Hong claimed that the guns he found there are evidence of their guilt.
But I find that very strange.
What is strange, Your Majesty?
It was said that they did not resist arrest that night.
But don't you think that is odd?
Why did they possess guns and yet not use it?
There is something else behind this.
Secretary Hong must be too distracted to investigate this further.
- So the two of you must find out a few things for me. - Yes, Your Majesty.
What must we do?
- Stop for a moment. - Yes, My Lord.
Come out and confess. Then the suffering will cease.
What do you want us to confess to?
This was found in your houses.
Do you still insist you have nothing to confess to?
That book contains the teachings of Catholicism.
Yes, I have read these books.
They are filled with teachings that undermine the authority of the king and his government.
I threw them down because I could read no longer!
But you not only study these books, but you tried to assassinate the king!
Never! Catholicism teaches mercy and grace.
- How can you accuse us for such a thing? - Silence!
How dare you give such a poor excuse?
Continue the torture until they confess!
- Yes, My Lord. Begin! - Yes Sir!
- And the task I gave you? - I have hidden the men in the places you mentioned.
Pay heed to all the probable locations. We must catch all of them!
Yes, My Lord.
I will arrest anyone that is suspicious. Please do not worry.
- Thank you, Sirs! - Here's your money, Madam.
How can they take away Sir Yang Jin Su? They will be punished for sure!
He is such a good man! How can they suspect him of treason?
What will become this country? That Hong Gook Young is going to ruin us!
I'm so angry!
Oh shit!
You must have a death wish.
How dare you speak so disrespectfully of Lord Hong Gook Young!
How dare you call him like the neighborhood mutt!
He must know something if he knows the traitors. Take him away.
Yes, Sir!
You're awake!
Are you alright? Have you awake now?
What happened? Why am I here?
Don't you remember? You collapsed in the middle of the street.
You were fortunate that I saw you. You would have been in danger!
In any case, I'm glad you're awake. You were unconscious for two days!
- Please have some tonic. The physician said... - No.
I'm alright.
I seem to have troubled you. Please forgive me.
I... I'll be on my way now.
No! You can't move around yet!
I have to go. I have to leave now.
Why? Because you're wanted by the authorities?
I don't know what this is about, but there are soldiers everywhere.
If you leave now, you'll be captured within ten paces from here.
I'll go and reheat the tonic.
If you want to leave, then drink the tonic and recover your health first.
Please get some rest.
Why did you do this?
You knew that I was a wanted man, and yet you didn't report me.
I'm not sure either.
I just didn't think that you were a bad person.
I just assumed that you were in a situation you couldn't speak about.
By the way, where is your home? I didn't how to inform your family.
They must be so worried. I can tell them you are here if you wish.
There is no need for that.
I have no family.
I lost everyone a long time ago.
When I was very young, I lost both my parents.
I heard that I lived with my sister.
But I was forced to separate from her as well.
And that sister of mine thinks I am dead.
I'm sorry. I asked you a sensitive question.
It's alright. It happened a long time ago.
Now I will take my leave.
What?
You told me I could leave after I drank the tonic.
- I do not wish to trouble you any further. - No, you can't move in your state.
There are others who are waiting for me.
If I don't go to them, they will keep waiting for me.
I cannot allow them to be in danger because of me.
I must go to them and tell them to leave.
Thank you for your help.
I won't be able to see you again.
But I will pray to my God everyday...
that He will take care of you.
All you have to do is give them the message to leave?
Please tell me. All you have to do is tell them to leave?
- I... - Then I'll go.
- No. It's too dangerous. - I had a brother too.
We were separated when we were both very young.
I lost him after that.
Many years later, I went back to look for him.
But I was told that he died from the plague.
I was foolish.
I wanted him to be brought up by a wealthy family.
If I knew what would happen to him,
I would never have left him.
If your sister knew you were alive, she would be so happy.
So don't give up so easily. Survive through this and meet your sister again.
I'll help you.
Your Majesty!
Come with me. We must go somewhere.
What?
If you take this to them, they'll know I sent you.
- What did you say? - We found a physician who recently treated a wounded man.
Where is he?
Be quiet!
Who are you? Why are you here?
That is...!
Why do you have that?
Are you Park Won Hae?
How do you know me?
- He can't come here? - He is unable to move around.
He asked me to tell you to leave this place first.
Alright.
Did you just say that you were a Bureau Artist?
Yes, I did.
So he went to you after all.
What?
So how is Song Wook's condition?
I heard he was shot by an arrow. Will he live?
Yes, I'm sure he'll improve soon.
Did you just say that his name was Song Wook?
Sung Song Wook?
What did you just say?
Sung Song Wook?
His family name is Sung and his name is....?
Yes, it's Song Wook.
Could it be...?
Did he used to live at Saneumhyun...?
You don't know yet?
Did Song Wook not tell you that he is your brother?
What?
His name is Sung Song Wook. Sung Song Wook.
What did you say now?
He's Song Wook?
That's right. He's your brother.
The one you sent away twenty years ago.
That's not possible! He died from the plague!
That wasn't the truth.
The couple that raised Song Wook sold him off as a slave.
And lied to you that he died.
Do you remember this?
He always carried that with him.
The day you were separated from him, you put this inside his blanket.
He said that you wrote yours and your parents' names on this.
There wasn't a day when Song Wook didn't look at this painting.
What do you think, Wook? Does it look like Mother and Father?
Now it's your turn.
I'll paint it really nice so that I can look at it every day.
I'll look at it before I eat, and before I sleep everyday.
That's the only way I would recognize you later on.
Wook...!
Wook!
Where have you two been? I've been looking for you everywhere!
How can you say that to us? Where have you been?
Forget it. This is not the time to argue about such things.
By the way, Dae Su, this is big news.
What?
I think Song Yeon is going to be in trouble.
What do you mean by that? Song Yeon is going to be in trouble?
Wait a moment.
Song Yeon...
Auntie...
I heard everything from Dal Ho's wife. You treated a wounded man last night.
And I heard he was wounded by an arrow.
You may not have known this, but he belongs to a group that tried to assassinate the king.
Where is that man now?
Song Yeon.
You mean farmed ginseng has the same effects as wild mountain ginseng?
Have you been lied to all your life? I keep telling you it's true!
If it's so good, then why don't you grow more of it?
The big merchants have a monopoly! Why should they let us sell our farmed ginseng?
They'll beat us to death for sure!
Then give me a root. I'll have a taste and if it's as good as you say, I'll help you sell it.
What? You'll help me?
Have you been lied to all your life? I said give me a root!
What?
Find out about the trade happening at Woonjongga and other marketplaces.
It seems that the monopolies by the merchant clans are as bad as ever.
- Yes, Your Majesty. - Let's go.
Your Majesty, aren't we returning to the palace?
There is still one more place we must go.
There is enough for everyone, so please be patient and don't rush!
Here, one at a time. Please don't rush.
Official Nam, who is that man handing out the porridge?
He isn't wearing an official's uniform.
- I'll go and find out. - No.
I will ask him myself. Go and bring him to me.
- Yes, Your Majesty. - Next person!
There is plenty for everyone! Please come one at a time!
You mean, your master has sold off his own assets to hand out free food?
Yes, I used to be a slave at Lord Yang Jin Sa's house.
But he freed all of us.
I am helping him in his charity work to repay his kindness to me.
Wait, Yang Jin Sa? You mean the man arrested for treason?
Yes, that's right, My Lord.
There is nothing as outrageous as Lord Yang being a traitor!
What? What's wrong with you?
So, it was you that reported Song Yeon?
I didn't report anything!
- What else could I do? I was in trouble! - Still, woman!
You should have said you didn't know anything!
How? Secretary Hong brought soldiers and demanded to know where the traitor was!
This is driving me crazy! So, where is Song Yeon now?
- Where is she? - I don't know!
- Song Yeon has been taken to the Tribunal! - What?
Your Majesty!
What is it? Has something happened?
I think you should return to the palace now, Your Majesty.
Now? Has something happened?
Well, it appears that Song Yeon has been arrested and taken to the Tribunal.
What?
What did you just say? Song Yeon has been taken to the Tribunal?
Episode 60