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[This is a fictional story based on actual historical figures and events]
You say you want to do an initiation, but you can't watch over one newcomer?
All of you are responsible for the runaway!
Until Moo Myung catches her and brings her back...
you can wait for her here in the snow.
Episode 4
Anyone who lets him go without my permission, will die.
He already suffered in prison. Why are you locking him up again?
I will take care of it.
If he doesn't like house arrest, he can go back to prison!
Lord!
Oh! You found her! You found her!
I found her at her old home.
She did not have permission to go.
I will treat this incident as a runaway.
This wench still hasn't pulled herself together.
Because of you, everyone here almost froze to death!
Do you not see those frozen people? Huh?
Are you the only important person here? Are you?
What do you think you're doing?
The Head Maid is here, and so am I.
I told you not to stand out.
Everyone suffered because of this wench...
Wait here. I'm going to go inform the Lady.
You caught her at her old home?
She is dirtying the waters among the servants and making things difficult.
Perhaps you should send her to your family...
The Lord has a special reason for keeping her close by.
Then, you'll treat her as a dependent?
I brought in a slave and you think I'd serve her like she's my master?
Make her into a real maid.
You may have to treat her twice as bad as the rest.
If anyone approaches her or wants anything from her...
report it to me.
A newcomer that commits the crime of running away is put into the basement.
Water and food will not be given.
Anyone who gives water and food out of sympathy...
will be starved right alongside her!
I'm bringing in your food.
- You haven't eaten all day. - I'm not hungry.
You need to get your strength back. That way, you can find Miss In Yub.
I said just leave me alone!
She's... at the Defense Minister's.
Miss In Yub is at the Defense Minister's house.
Open the door!
Master, calm down! I will look into it.
Master, you can't do this! I'm going to die!
You didn't open it for me. I broke it down!
Master!
Hey, who is this?
Huh? My friend!
The new groom! What's going on?
Bring her out!
Your bride?
I have only heard about it. I haven't seen her yet.
I understand what you're going through.
- Bring her out right now. - I'll watch out for her.
Besides, whose girl is she? Go on now.
If you mess around with her, I won't leave you be.
So, that's the kind of guy you take me for?
I won't forget your friendship.
Hey, Yoon Seo!
You have a fever.
Looks like you've caught a cold.
Aren't you Yoon Ok's brother?
You remember me? Yes, yes.
Gosh. Why would they bother with this?
It's not like you can get out of here. Why did they tie you up?
Here. I'm just untying you.
Whoever tied you up like this... I'll discipline him. Okay?
I'm Yoon Ok's brother... Heo Yoon Seo.
So, have you eaten? Do you need anything else?
My, my! What's with your clothes? Come over here.
Looks like you've suffered a lot.
I hope you understand. My servants are...
Please leave.
I'm not here to hurt you.
- I'm here to help you. - I don't need it, so please leave.
Calm down, okay? Calm down.
Well... think of me as your brother.
Once you start trusting me and leaning on me...
then... like a brother...
I nearly hit this girl, really.
Hey, In Yub. Hey!
Are you running away again?
Just kill me. Please, just kill me!
Calm down.
Rather than become a maid, I want to die.
What do you think you're doing?
You can have me.
And then, grant me my request.
Did you learn these dirty deals as soon as you became a maid?
That's right!
I learned these filthy things first.
You can have me. Do as you wish.
And after...
Please... kill me.
Please just kill me!
Before I really do kill you... Go back to where you belong.
This is an order.
No... it is a request.
I'm asking you.
You cannot surrender already.
It has only just begun.
Gosh, this is so hard... so hard.
- Dan Ji? - Yes?
You know the Lady of Un Yun's servant? Apparently, he is so strong.
The Lady just loves him!
Why is the Master coming out of there?
Wait a minute. This is really absurd.
Do I look that creepy?
Or do I just have too much charm?
Master?
Are you coming from the fields?
You're working hard early in the morning.
Okay, keep at it.
Master, why are you coming out of there so early in the morning?
It's nothing really. Take that flower out of your ear.
What's up with him?
He must have been going number two.
Don't nobleman need to go too? They pretend to be so refined.
- Where in the world have you been? - Get out.
Go and live however you wish.
I cannot abide a son who disobeys his father.
Help me, Father.
In Yub... is at the Defense Minister's house!
Hey, enough.
This won't be solved by your stubbornness.
Father!
Marry someone else.
Then... I will save her for you.
They are soulmates, and will be happy for a 100 years.
Is that so? Even with In Yub in the picture?
Those two are not destined to be.
In fact, the two are ill-fated and should never have met.
True. If they were destined to be, none of this would have happened.
Lady, how lucky for you.
Your own Head Maid has this kind of skill?
Eun Ki is not meant for In Yub, but is soulmates with my Yoon Ok?
However...
Miss Yoon Ok will spend her life protecting him.
He will live because of Miss Yoon Ok.
My Yoon Ok will have the same fate as I do?
An exhausting life of having to constantly help her husband?
What exactly is his fate anyhow?
He has the fate of a king.
A king?
But, he cannot become a king...
so an insurgent...
Then, how?
The king has ministers, so at the very least she will be a minister's wife.
Lady, it looks like your daughter will end up a minister's wife!
Mother and daughter will both be wives of ministers?
That doesn't sound bad at all.
Master Eun Ki... is asking to meet me?
What should I do?
He is a man, and I am a woman. How can I bring him into this room?
Yes, Miss.
Bring him to the back garden.
Do it without letting my family know.
Over here.
You were looking for me?
I'm sorry to make you wait so long. I wanted to avoid being seen.
It's okay. I know I'm making a difficult request.
You came to ask about In Yub, right?
Is she okay?
Is she sick? Has she eaten?
She lost her father in such a way. Do you think her mind would be at peace?
I feel better knowing that you're here.
Don't forget your past friendship, and please treat her well, I beg you.
Do you have a message for In Yub?
Oh...
It must be done in secret, without anyone finding out.
So, is this a love letter?
Are you going to help them and deliver it?
Miss?
Why aren't you saying anything?
What does it say? Does he want to meet her?
Does he still love her?
We have our past friendship, so how could I not check up on you?
You're hungry, right?
I want to help you, In Yub.
The servants have their own set of rules.
I brought you a blanket.
I didn't know there was a place like this.
In Yub... I'm curious about something.
I wonder if it's okay for me to ask this...
Are you more upset that you became a maid...
or that your wedding was ruined and you didn't even get your first night?
I know you and Eun Ki can't live without each other.
Did you think he'd come and rescue you?
Is this... your past friendship?
Who do you think you're talking to?
I'd rather you pretended you didn't know me at all. Isn't that more polite?
Polite?
It's not polite to speak so casually to your master.
Get your facts straight!
I can pity you.
But you need to be obedient to those that you serve.
Know your place.
If you can learn to do that, I can be a kind master.
Dan Ji, you'll have to manage her well.
If a dog runs away, is it the dog's fault?
It's the fault of the owner for not tying it up.
Yes, Miss.
You've taken in a traitor's daughter as a maid?
It was my daughter's request.
They grew up like sisters.
If you look at it another way
doesn't our household have a deeper connection?
I think it'd look better if we took her in.
The King is a person with a lot of suspicion.
Taking in the State Councilor's daughter can be seen as a mistake, not a virtue.
If I had known about the State Councilor's greed...
the marriage would not have happened.
I am still regretting losing you as a potential in-law.
Well... my wife did feel a bit disappointed.
Then... why not start a beautiful relationship between the two houses now?
Are you going to be the matchmaker?
That's the least I can do.
If the two people I respect and rely on the most in Han Yang became related...
it would be good news for me too.
It seems Ga Hee Ah would like you and I to become in-laws.
Lord.
It's only because I want to become closer to you.
Are we still not that close?
Then why don't we get a little bit closer today?
I've come dangerously close.
What does the Finance Minister's household say?
It seems he wants to start marriage talks again.
Now that you mention it, the matchmaker came by.
I said I'd think about it if they allow the newlyweds to live with us.
Wife!
Of high-ranking government officials...
Finding a well-off household with an unmarried son is not easy.
But, the Finance Minister's son was In Yub's groom!
The wedding ceremony ended unfinished.
Yoon Ok doesn't have enough candidates to be picky about a failed engagement.
It's rumored that their wealth exceeds the King's.
Not to mention their real estate in Gae Seong.
You may have the most influence in the state government...
but in other provinces, people are lining up on Finance Minister's side.
Is that so?
He's risen that much, that scoundrel?
What good is it to glare at me?
I wasn't glaring at you. I was glaring at him.
However, his intended bride is now a maid in our house.
Must we look over our shoulders at our maids?
We kept her around because you needed to.
Because of a maid....
we can't change our plans on Yoon Ok's marriage.
You must live, In Yub!
In Yub!
Give it to me.
Pigs must have taste buds too.
This is just too much.
By smell alone, it's clear this porridge is not meant for humans.
How long are they locking up the newcomer for?
Moo Myung, it's not fully cooked yet.
Do you want to live now?
Have you lost all thoughts of dying?
If you're starving, it doesn't matter if you're a noble.
Look at her, happily eating the pig porridge.
Doesn't it make you nauseous? I can't even stand the smell.
It doesn't matter how noble your origin is.
If one is starving...
dog food, pig food, it doesn't matter which.
Now, let it all go.
And just survive.
Whether you have to eat dog food or carry manure, just survive.
Isn't that the only way you'll get revenge, or do anything?
Moo Myung fed her pig porridge?
Every now and then, he doesn't seem human.
He can be really cool and then he'll do something really scary.
How did he do it?
'Survive... just survive'.
And then?
'Isn't that the only way you'll get revenge, or do anything'?
Revenge?
It's In Yub.
She's finally crawled out.
Nobles are more determined.
Totally.
She must be hungry.
Put it on. The Head Maid wants to see you.
What skills do you have?
She's probably been served her whole life.
What could she possibly do?
Then teach her the simplest task, drawing water from the well.
Yes.
Everyone knows what you're supposed to do, right?
Don't stand and chat too much. Let's start.
Yes.
Don't spill the water, and don't break the water container.
That's all you have to remember.
You look pretty.
Come on.
Quickly!
Wear this.
Walk with your back straight.
That's the noble girl who's now a maid?
Oh my. Yes!
You know the maid that just came in?
In Yub?
I saw something this morning.
I think the Master was coming back from meeting her.
I heard you tried to seduce my husband!
I'm sorry.
What are you sorry about? What?
I'm sorry.
- Master! - Get inside, Dan Ji.
What are you doing over here?
If we get caught, I'm in big trouble!
Still, isn't meeting like this always kind of exciting?
Dan Ji!
Really! Why are you being this way?
Dan Ji!
Oh my!
Yes, yes.
Master, I will look after the Lady.
Okay, okay.
She listens to you very well. So please take care of that for me.
I'm leaving now.
Dan Ji!
You got in trouble again, didn't you?
Are you okay?
I was so scared.
You were looking for me?
Here.
It's fine. Just drink.
From your point of view...
what do you think of me?
What do you mean?
Why doesn't my husband sleep with me?
How can I answer such a question?
Dan Ji, you're popular with men, aren't you?
Me? Well...
Men are weak when it comes to visuals.
With a pronounced eyebrow, living life cleanly.
And the cheeks?
A slight peach.
Oh! It's pretty... so pretty.
And lips... make your lips like this.
I think you look pretty.
Even though you're sick, you're getting up just to meet him.
You have to pretend to be weak.
When he gets close...
lose all strength in your body and fall into his arms.
Lady Kang. Master has...
Master has sent you a doctor.
He says you should get diagnosed, if you're not feeling well.
What is she like?
She is a very cautious lady. Why don't you go in?
- Wait out here. - Yes.
Was it you who wrote the letter of appeal to the King?
Who are you, sir?
What did you say?
Allow me to meet with the King.
You dare to speak of things so lightly!
I have nothing to be afraid of.
You can just kill me, if you wish.
You need to answer these questions.
Is it true that your daughter slept with the King?
I'll ask you again.
Where is your daughter that supposedly gave birth to the King's child?
Let me meet with the King.
Why are you so set on meeting the King
when you've already sent a letter to him?
I have something I must give him.
Only the King will recognize it.
When you see the master, you must greet him first.
Let's go, sir.
Lord.
May I make... one request?
I'd like to take care of my father's corpse.
The corpses of executed criminals are distributed to the eight provinces.
Even if he's your family, it is illegal to obtain the corpse of a traitor.
How can I ignore my duty as a daughter because of my fear of the law?
When surviving families make the request...
I have heard they make exceptions to the rule.
Alright. I will let them know.
Moo Myung, you go and take care of it.
I would like to do it.
- The gates are no place for a woman. - Still...
I will go.
- Moo Myung, go with her. - Yes.
Do you believe that my father...
truly... plotted treason?
The court only considers evidence.
It was a false accusation.
Only King Taejo in Ham Heung knows the truth.
There is no one in Joseon who wants to question him.
Though I understand your troubles...
throw away your useless thoughts, and take care of your father's corpse.
That is all that you can do.
We're here for the State Councilor's corpse.
You should have received a message from the Defense Minister.
Oh, someone has taken it already.
They said someone would come looking for it.
Who was it? Who did he say he was?
He said he had served him.
Duk Goo!
Has the State Councilor's corpse been released?
I know it's against the rules, but I will take care of it.
Why are so many people looking for that particular corpse?
Did someone else come?
Some man came and asked for it.
- Then a man and a woman came. - Who was it?
- Who did she say she was? - I don't know!
Turn to the next page.
In... In Yub!
How are you feeling? Is your health okay?
Are you sick? Are you eating well?
Thank you for being alive.
I thought...
we would never meet again.
Why wouldn't we?
I would have searched for you to the ends of the world.
What... will happen to us now?
I made a promise.
After the wedding, you would wear two rings.
I won't leave things like this.
Wait for me. I'm getting ready.
Follow the instructions...
I wrote in my letter.
Okay?
Letter?
I left it with Yoon Ok.
Read it, and follow the instructions.
With Yoon Ok?
We'll run away together.
There's no other way.
If we're to be together, this is the only way.
The is the letter Eun Ki wanted me to deliver to In Yub.
I agonized over it.
I didn't want a young man's life and future ruined.
So I came to you, Lady.
Thank you.
I'm not sure I did the right thing.
If Eun Ki finds out, he will resent me.
Yoon Ok, you've just changed his life.
But, Yoon Ok...
why bother bringing this letter to me?
Do you, perhaps, have an interest in...
I'm just worried about him.
Yoon Ok.
Are you interested in my son?
He's pretty much been married once.
Who will take my son now?
For now, I will leave her in your protection.
I will pay you again.
Make sure she lives comfortably, and serve her well.
I apologize.
But, I cannot accept your orders.
I can't serve a fellow servant as if she is my master.
I also don't think it's the right thing to do to fellow servants.
- What do you mean, a fellow servant? - What he's saying is correct.
It doesn't matter what I was before.
I'm a maid now.
Trying to get the treatment of my previous social status, it isn't right.
Endure it for just a little longer.
Trust me and wait.
You have to endure it. You can't get weak.
Let's go.
Be careful, careful, careful.
Miss!
Now you're taking trips outside?
Where did the two of you go?
Don't you have something to give me?
What are you referring to?
The letter from Master Eun Ki.
That's the first time I've heard of it. I never received such a thing.
You received it.
He told me he gave it to you.
Give it to me. It's mine.
You cannot touch the masters, nor can you speak in that way.
If you insult the master, you will lose your life.
You heard him, right?
I'm okay with it, but that's how the law works.
If you touch me without permission, you will die.
Speaking informally to me, I will let it go this one last time.
I assume you haven't been able to fix your old habits yet.
Moo Myung, you need to fix your habits if you want fix the newcomer's habits.
If you continue to speak to her with respect
how will she ever become a maid?
I'm sorry!
I'm sorry, Miss.
Master Eun Ki trusted you, and made that request.
Please give it to me.
I feel very bad.
You're being so good, so I want to give it to you.
But I couldn't give it to you even if I wanted to.
What should I do?
The letter has been returned to his house.
They say that one who is thirsty will dig a well.
He'll probably send it again. Just wait.
Let's go inside.
How absurd!
We have news from the Defense Minister's house.
They will reconsider the marriage if we allow the couple to live in their home.
What should we do, Lord?
They're trying to steal away our Eun Ki.
Their son is so insufficient.
Didn't you want to marry him into that family?
When? I was just weighing our options.
We could get a better marriage offer.
Tell them we are okay with it.
Eun Ki will not listen. This is what he's up to.
Yoon Ok brought that to me.
I was so embarrassed.
I know it's hard and I know leaving is scary.
If I live just one day, or even 100 years
I'm going to live it all for you, In Yub.
Let's leave together.
15 days from today, I will be waiting for you at your house in the morning.
Get her!
Chase her! Go, go!
Can you give it a rest now?
How many times has this been?
I have to go back to my Miss.
She cannot be without me.
She can't live!
Pull yourself together.
Didn't that Miss turn into a maid?
What are you going to do when you get there?
Please let me go! I have to go!
Please!
Her master has given up on her.
Every chance she gets, she's on the run.
I was told to sell her to whoever would take her.
How much?
Your really going to buy her? That annoying thing?
Let's go.
Mother's burial ground.
Mother's burial ground?
Hey... hey!
What are you doing out there?
You have to eat and do the dishes!
- Okay. - Get your act together.
If you're done eating
get the dishes from the Head Maid and Moo Myung's rooms.
Huh?
Oh... Okay.
Don't you think she's acting strange?
Isn't she always strange? Just eat.
- Mother. - I'm sorry.
I'm not the person you were waiting for.
When will you pull yourself together?
How long will you do this to your mother?
- Why do you have this? - Is that what's important right now?
I was about to lose my one and only son without realizing a thing!
Where are you going?
Master. Master!
Eun Ki!
Miss In Yub.
I have buried Lord Gook in the plot that your mother was also buried in.
There was no other place to bury him.
Who?
Who said you're allowed to take care of my father's corpse?
Who is the one who caused my family this turmoil?
Please do not forgive me.
They threatened my family, so...
I had no choice.
Who was it?
Who was behind it?
Speak now!
Why was my father falsely accused?
Your father received a special task from King Taejo.
He was to find the Man Wol members hiding out in Joseon.
So... I was going to infiltrate the group.
Duk Goo!
Miss.
There is something your father left for you in prison.
Even though I betrayed him...
Lord Gook...
he trusted me again.
He wanted me to give it to you.
Duk Goo! Duk Goo!
Hey, you bastard!
You can't die. You can't die on me!
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I won't do it. What about In Yub?
I'll take care of it.
Are you going to let me meet Miss In Yub?
Let me go now. You can throw me away. I won't resent you. I understand.
- I'm going to do it. - In Yub, go inside now!
You're looking for a death wish, aren't you?
She's my bride-to-be.