Episode 29
Open the door and let us in.
You brought that in here?
Are you insane?!
Mr. Jung! You killed...
a poor little boy to get what you wanted.
You will pay for that.
I beg of you, captains.
Please let us at least honor his death.
What should we do?
Letting them in will mean we admit our killing him.
You can't do this for a mere trainee!
I know how you feel, but all this for a trainee?
It's such a waste!
We will severely punish anyone who disobeys.
Turn back!
A young eunuch has died!
He was killed, ruthlessly.
Yet you're so busy covering it up, you don't even mourn for him!
Wh... what?
He's dead because you used him...
to further your reform.
Why are you blaming us?
Disperse before even more are killed!
You cannot...
Force us to do anything.
We will not leave until this hearse is inside.
Take it inside!
How dare they...
Life is but a dream, it is so very short
I am leaving this life
I am leaving this world
What brings you here, sir?
You people may be shouting and arguing for whatever little power you have.
But I'm here to comfort the poor soul.
Step aside. You might get hurt.
Shut it!
The minute we come here, all eunuchs become brothers.
Why are you at each other's throats?
I'll sing for the poor little boy.
Whatever you decide to do after that is totally up to you.
Step aside!
Don't cry, darling, do not cry
Flowers wilt, but bloom again in the spring
But when will I be born again?
I'm leaving my house, my everything behind
He took a hearse to the main gate?
Yes. They'll come inside after Dr. Yang finishes singing.
You must protect them, at all costs.
Yes, sir.
A hearse at the gate?!
What the heck is going on?!
Tell Han-soo...
to behead every single one of them!
And burn the hearse too.
But there are so many people.
What?!
I'm sorry.
Tell Han-soo this.
If he can't regain control, I myself will step in!
Yes, sir.
What a bunch of losers.
I'm done comforting the poor soul.
Now you can do what you want.
We promised Gil-dong's death wouldn't be in vain.
We demand you admit your corruption and present your riches.
Present your riches!
And report to the king that Lord Jo is innocent.
Report Lord Jo's innocence!
Clear all charges against Mr. Doh and release him.
Release Mr. Doh!
Beat them up and get the hearse!
Protect the hearse! Don't let them take it!
Isn't this too much?
Mr. Noh gave his order.
Are you monsters?!
How could you do this?!
Your Majesty, the eunuchs are rioting.
Send your soldiers to stop them.
They're not rioting.
They're demanding a reform.
What do you mean?
Mr. Gang.
Give the generals my order.
Make sure the commotion doesn't reach the people.
No one is to step in unless it reaches them.
What should we do?
Get the captains inside and lock the gate!
Yes, sir.
The king must've heard by now. Why aren't the soldiers here?
Let's wait. I'm sure he'll send them.
He will. He won't just let us die like this.
Here you are.
Did the king send for his soldiers?
Well...
He expects you to take care of this yourselves.
- What? - What?
Captain Jung, we're in trouble. What now?
It was Mr. Noh's order...
So you're blaming him now?
Pointing fingers won't help. We have to do something.
We're in trouble. The gate is open.
Wh... What?!
We came this far to keep our promise and make them pay for Gil-dong's death.
The captains gave us their word.
But they deceived us and insulted poor Gil-dong.
We can no longer trust them.
All we can do now is force the reform.
The deadline is today.
We must prove Lord Jo's innocence and the captains' corruption.
Bring the captains here.
We will question them ourselves.
Get the captains!
Arrest Captain Jung and his men!
We must find the document reporting Lord Jo's impeachment,
and prove the seniors framed him.
Sir.
What are you doing here?
We're here to get you out.
What?
What's going on?
The lower-ranking eunuchs have taken over.
I feel so sorry for ourselves.
Forget about that. We have to get out of here.
- Gosh. - Here you are.
Sir! You scared us to death.
Just look at you two.
Wake up.
Your greed brought this upon you.
Don't say that. It's too late.
Sir, do you know of any secret passages?
Try the north door. There's a hole under the wall.
Thank you.
Mr. Park, this way!
Eunuch captains crawling through holes?
How could they impeach him with no proof whatsoever?
What will you do now?
It's obvious. We have to correct everything.
I'm scared.
Scared of what?
You've changed ever since Gil-dong died. So have the others.
We'll be our old selves when this is over.
I hope so.
How are you?
What happened?
Lord Jo gave an order?
We follow no one's order. We do what we think is right.
I have my father's backing.
You crawled through a hole to get away from some kids?
The king didn't send help, so...
Shut it!
And you wanted to be Head of Eunuchs?
We're so very sorry, sir.
I'll make them pay for this.
Mr. Jang.
How is Captain Jung?
I didn't get to see where he went.
A riot?
The eunuchs are beating up and arresting their superiors.
My goodness...
How could that be?
Lord Jo is manipulating them, to save his own skin.
What, Lord Jo?
We don't have time.
If the king doesn't stop them, his own life might be in danger.
Your Majesty. I heard there's a big disturbance.
Yes. And Chuh-sun is leading it.
Chuh-sun?
Don't worry too much.
He's doing this because he knows I wish to reform the government.
But how can he accomplish it?
If Chuh-sun fails, then I must give up too.
What do you mean by that?
Minister Han has accumulated much power, riches, and influence.
But I have been king for only a few years.
Minister Han...
put my grandfather on the throne.
If he wants to, he can replace me anytime.
You can't say that. That will never happen.
If a low-ranking eunuch can reform his dept. ,
then I can do the same with my government.
I trust Chuh-sun.
Queen Junghee has called for you.
Our nightmare has come true.
Send your soldiers and arrest them.
Grandmother, I gave Lord Jo until today.
Please wait one more day.
But the rioters might charge the palace.
Things might get out of control. Do as your grandmother says.
They want a reform. They're not rioters.
What nonsense.
They brought in a hearse and are beating up their superiors.
How can you defend such violence?
Order your men to stop it.
May I say something, Your Highness?
Go ahead.
A king's promise means more than anything to a subject.
They're trying to reform because the king gave his word.
If he goes back on it and suppresses them,
no one would want to serve him with their life.
Please wait, and let the king be true to his word.
What will you do if they charge the palace?
How can you trust the loyalty of such rioters?
It's not them I trust. I trust in the king's choice.
I beg of you to do the same.
I won't let you down.
If the queen says so. I trust you too.
Alright.
But if it doesn't end by midnight, you must send in your soldiers.
I promise I will.
And Queen Yoon, you will pay for it too.
I will accept any punishment.
The palace is a mess. I don't know why the king won't do anything.
He's waiting till the eunuchs reform. So he can do the same with us.
What?
Minister Yoon is right.
He'll use their reform to attack us.
If the senior eunuchs lose control and Lord Jo takes over,
the king will get them to attack us.
We can't let the eunuchs take over.
Of course not. We mustn't let that happen.
Sir, I'm back.
Geum-pyo.
I'm alive, thanks to you.
I'm glad you are.
Why aren't you in the palace?
I left Chuh-sun in charge. He will do just fine.
But you have until midnight to prove your innocence.
Things must be done the proper way.
Give me the order.
I'll kill everyone who went against you.
Not yet.
If we do that now, our reform will lose all legitimacy.
I have a job for you.
What is this?
The senior eunuchs...
signed that, to frame Lord Jo for the late king's death.
All allegations were rumors with no proof whatsoever.
But this isn't enough to prove his innocence.
I know that.
All the lower-ranking eunuchs are signing a petition.
I just came by to tell you everything is just fine.
I trust you, whatever happens.
Even Queen Yoon defended you in front of the other queens.
Don't let us down.
We need the patients to sign it too.
I'll make sure they do.
We're petitioning to prove Lord Jo's innocence. Please sign.
I will sign.
So will I.
I'll sign.
- I will sign. - So will I.
- I'll sign. - So will I.
Are you badly hurt?
I'm OK.
Good.
Mr. Kim.
You should succeed your father.
That's nonsense.
What brings you here?
I came to look after the patients.
Thanks.
You're welcome.
Actually, I came to check on you.
I'm glad to see you're OK.
Chuh-sun.
Trying to spread even more rumors?
Me, spread rumors?
You take after your mistress.
What?
What did you say?
- Why you... - Stop it.
You have to put up with each other forever.
Try to get along.
I'll let you off for Chuh-sun's sake. Don't tell Royal Lady Um.
I won't. Just don't get into any trouble.
Don't worry, we won't.
Chuh-sun.
What'll happen to Han-soo?
You fool.
You let them take over the dept. ?
And you want to continue our legacy?!
There's no way Lord Jo can get out of this.
He will take his own life tonight.
That's enough!
You still don't know him?
Mr. Noh.
Your voice is as strong as ever.
I'm glad to see you, Minister Han.
I was going to ask you to stop our dept. from falling apart.
That's exactly why I am here.
Hello, Minister.
You can't win all the time.
If your husband replaces Lord Jo, will he make mine a captain?
I'll ask.
But before that, I'll make Mrs. Jung return what we gave her.
- Right. - You should.
Why are you here?
Open your storerooms.
What for?
We're here to seize Mr. Jang's riches.
What?
- Take all they have! - Yes, sir!
Do you know who she is?!
I do. We're searching your houses as well.
What?
They're raiding my house too. What should I do?
We have no choice.
What now?
We have to pick another side.
What is it?
Where is your son?
You're looking for Han-soo?
Did something happen?
- Search the place. - Yes, sir!
I heard about the ministers' petitions.
But this isn't about politics. The ministers are going too far.
You are from influential families.
Tell your relatives not to get involved.
Make sure you do.
We will.
Give it to them.
Queen Insoo copied some phrases for me.
I made copies, so read them carefully.
I'll read it whenever I can.
I'll try to keep them in mind.
Why don't I get a copy?
Royal Lady Um, copy that 1 00 times.
Pardon?
Great teachings are nothing if you just read and forget them.
Writing them out will help you memorize them.
You need such teachings.
I'll end your confinement when you're done.
She's trying to give me a hard time.
She can't be. At least she'll let you out soon.
It's funny.
Her brother petitioned for the eunuchs to be punished.
He'll cause her some trouble.
Are you the queen's mother?
Yes. Why are you here?
We're here to ask why Mr. Yoon asked the king to punish us.
What?
What's going on?
Apologize for insulting our cause and us!
Apologize!
You fools!
How dare you barge into my house!
I'm the queen's brother!
I can get you punished!
We're not afraid of that. Apologize for what you did!
Apologize! Apologize!
Gi-hyun...
Alright.
I won't petition the king to punish you. So please leave us.
If you ever insult us again, we will make you pay.
Let's go.
Are you alright, mother?
Yes, I'm fine.
I need to lie down for a bit.
How dare they...
I'll make them pay for this.
What?
They barged in and threatened my family?
I can't believe it.
Your mother is in shock.
Something's going wrong. What if we lose control of them?
They're just upset. They'll get over it soon.
It'll be fine once Lord Jo returns.
We're in trouble. Some trainees went to the queen's house...
and threatened her mother and brother.
Are you sure?
Trainees went to your house?
This is terrible. We must arrest them immediately.
Please calm down.
My brother brought it upon himself by doing something he had no right to do.
Why are you defending the eunuchs?
They insulted us by insulting you, and insulted the king by what they did.
Please let it go until the day is out.
I beg of you.
I heard what happened to your mother and brother.
I'll apologize instead.
I'll find out who they were and make them apologize.
I'm fine as long as you don't let me or the king down.
This reform must happen, for the king's sake,
and yours as well.
See you later.
What'll you do now?
We're about to lose our lives for putting our trust in you.
Minister Han will petition the king. Let's wait until things die down.
What if...
the king won't budge?
The ministers know they will be next.
They'll summon their own bodyguards.
Why are you here with those trainees?
They're here to see who killed their friend.
What?!
We'll escort you gentlemen home.
Lord Jo has ordered you to be confined for the time being.
Are you insane?!
Who do you think you are?!
You killed my good friend. Bring Gil-dong back!
Go on! Kill them all!
I won't...
fight in their presence.
Step aside if you want to live.
I'll put you in jail if you resist, so please don't.
- Take them home. - Yes, sir.
Geum-pyo! You'll pay for this!
It's cold.
Take him inside.
Why didn't you kill me? You must've wanted to.
I repaid my debt.
What debt?
You treated a wound that an assassin gave me.
I'd forgotten about that, but you remember.
Return the list you took from me.
I'll give it to Lord Jo in person.
Let no one inside.
Yes, sir.
Mr. Um!
Mr. Um.
You're alive.
So are you.
Why are you here?
What are YOU doing at Lord Jo's place?
I'm here to ask him to step in.
We're here to do the same thing.
Let's go inside.
You want me to save you?
Didn't you conspire with the seniors to get me kicked out?
We were wrong.
How can I save you when I might have to kill myself?
Go home.
We were too foolish to know right from wrong. Forgive us.
Only you can end this commotion.
Please do something, for our dept. 's sake.
Welcome back, Lord Jo.
Thanks. Let's go inside.
Will you annul the seniors' announcement?
We will, sir.
Will you admit your wrong and donate all your riches?
Yes, sir.
Will you all do as I say?
Yes, sir.
If that's what you say, then I expect you to help me start afresh.
What doesn't kill us makes us stronger.
Each and every office must work together as a team.
We will.
Have you heard? The eunuch riot is over.
What? Tell us what happened.
Lord Jo smashed the old men.
Is that true?
Congratulations.
If all goes well, Chuh-sun will succeed Lord Jo.
He used to be your son.
You'll become so rich.
I don't expect anything from him.
Goodness.
Why is she so cranky?
Why are you here?
I had nowhere else to go.
Report me or kill me, do what you wish.
I've never met a monster like you.
No one will find you if you hide underground.
Mister.
You're helping me after what I did to you?
I castrated you, so you're my son.
No father would let his son die.
Every single eunuch has pledged for my innocence.
The seniors are now powerless,
and the captains have donated their riches to our treasury.
I heard of the hearse.
You used a hearse for a trainee's funeral?
He died fighting for our reform.
The hearse isn't for him but for the corrupt traditions we're burying.
We meant nothing else.
Bring the sword.
Mr. Kim, bring the sword.
I no longer expect you, Lord Jo, to commit suicide.
Thank you so much for believing in me.
I will aim this sword at the corrupt court officials.
We eunuchs shall aid you in the reform.
Gil-dong.
We achieved... what we aimed for.
So be free... and be at peace.
We will never... forget you.
Have a sip.
Everyone dies once.
Even the most powerful emperor couldn't live forever.
That's why life is just a dream.
Don't grieve too much.
The dead can never return, but we can learn from them.
Take this.
What's this?
You wanted to know who poisoned the late king.
The name of the culprit is in that envelope.
Father, it's me.
Come in.
I'm glad you're here. I could do with a break.
There's a lot of work to catch up on.
Do you have something to say?
Father. I know who killed the late king.
What?
His name...
is inside this envelope.
Where did you... ?