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[This is a fictional story based on actual historical figures and events]
Who's there?
I'm the prisoner that escaped yesterday.
I'm here to receive my punishment.
Please call the Defense Minister.
Bring him in.
No, you can't!
Go back.
No, you can't. Don't go.
You'll die. If you go in there, you'll die.
Trust me.
Even if you hear rumors, remember what we talked about.
I will come find you again.
Bring him in.
No... no!
You can't go in there, Moo Myung!
Don't go in there!
I promise, I will come back.
Have you come back here with a sword intended for me again?
You may not believe me and I can't do anything about that.
But I was not behind the attack at the courtesan house.
However, it is true that I have made one attempt on your life.
And though it was not by choice...
I have spent my entire life as a member of a traitor's group.
I have accepted that I must receive punishment for my actions.
Even if it is death?
However, please allow me to avenge my mother's death.
In your mind, am I not the killer of your mother?
It was them.
What did you say?
Man Wol killed my mother.
Because of her feelings for you, they killed her.
And they used me, your son... to get revenge on you, Your Highness.
I have already thrown away my life.
Please allow me to get my vengeance.
For my mother who died silently, without even one proper scream.
And you, without even realizing it
lost your son and loved one. I will get revenge for you.
So, you will bring me the leader?
I give you my promise.
Who is it?
Defense Minister, leave us.
This is a national matter of utmost importance.
As Defense Minister, I must know.
He is a man about to face death.
Give a father and son their last moments.
When you broke out of prison, you visited the Finance Minister.
Your suspicions are correct.
Finance Minister Kim Chi Kwon is the head of Man Wol.
That means his son, Kim Eun Ki, lied to me in order to catch you.
That's right, Your Highness.
This is no simple treachery.
I have been taking their treachery for too many years.
Now it's our turn, as father and son, to counterattack.
In that case... Please kill me.
What?
I must die in order for them to make their next move.
With my death, this whole thing can be straightened out.
Episode 16
How is Sa Wol?
She's still locked up.
You want me to let Sa Wol go?
Just as you asked, Moo Myung turned himself in.
Now it's time to keep your side of the deal.
He's escaped before.
When he becomes morning dew at the execution site, you'll see Sa Wol.
So you intend on keeping Sa Wol hostage.
You know everything and we're keeping you alive.
At the very least, we need to hold onto Sa Wol.
In that case...
wouldn't it be safer for you if I were not in this world anymore?
Just kill me instead.
As you know, I won't give up and I won't forget.
Don't bother holding Sa Wol hostage.
Just kill me.
That would be the best choice for your sake.
You say it's for my sake?
I don't know what's best for me, yet you seem to know so well.
You will know in the future. What I really want.
Before that day comes, don't assume to know about me or my heart.
Criminal Moo Myung.
For the crime of twice attempting to assassinate the King...
you deserve to be put to death by dismemberment
but out of special consideration, you'll be poisoned to death.
You should be penitent for your crimes, and requite your support.
Do you have any last words?
No, I do not.
Follow the order.
In Yub, come inside for a moment.
Do you have a special task for me?
Moo Myung was executed today.
Now, you no longer have a witness for your father's case.
The chances of exonerating your family are getting slim.
Keep it to yourself and don't mention it to others in the servants' quarters.
Moo Myung's unfortunate events, being put to death and everything else
is concealed...
So let's just say we sent him far away for some work.
I'll take care of it when the time comes.
You two seemed to take care of each other.
That's why I'm making an exception, letting you know.
Thank you, Lord.
I will... excuse myself now.
Okay.
What are you doing? Hurry up and clean. Over there, too.
Goodness, we'll be doing this all day. Hurry!
How's your health?
I am feeling much better.
I'm thinking of returning to my in-laws with my wife sometime soon.
Moo Myung is dead.
He was executed this afternoon.
The King ordered his death, and he was given poison.
It's as if the King killed his son with his own hands.
What do you think?
Things turned out the way you wanted.
I feel... strange.
I feel a little empty, too.
Do you know what the next step is?
The time is here.
We'll use public opinion to turn the citizens against the King.
Are you unhappy with the food?
Moo Myung was put to death this afternoon.
Maybe we need to perform an exorcism in the servants' quarters.
Since In Yub came, we haven't had a peaceful day in there.
Let's get this place in order again. You are good at such things.
You should still eat.
No reason for you to starve just because one of our servants is dead.
The living must go on living. I'll force myself to eat.
The bean sprouts are tasty.
I'm gaining my appetite back.
Pass me the bowl. I'll mix it with rice.
It's very refreshing.
The living must go on living.
Wow, you went all-out for an event in the servants' quarters.
You're even making a noblewoman's dress?
Nothing will be enough to a mother.
Even if I end up losing my Head Maid position
I will give it everything I can.
You can't seem to stop smiling.
- Are you that happy? - Of course!
You've been working since this morning. You should rest.
Mother-in-law.
Mother... mother-in-law?
Okay... my son-in-law.
Thank you for taking in Dan Ji.
I want to say this again.
Please take good care of my daughter, Son-in-law.
Don't worry, Mother-in-law. I'll take good care of her.
Okay.
He's the new groom. New groom...
Dduk Swe.
Be happy. You and Dan Ji.
- Okay? - Yes, okay.
- Thanks, you... - Don't say a word.
I'm hurting too much.
Goodbye...
forever!
Wrong way.
Well now...
Is this is all my fault?
Am I doing this because I don't want to take responsibility?
This is all for keeping peace in the household.
Am I not the only one making sacrifices?
That's right.
Eat well, and live well.
Throw me away, and be happy with Dduk Swe.
When I want to forget everything...
this is the solution.
Dan Ji or whatever, let me forget everything.
Dan Ji...
My baby...
Sa Wol.
Miss.
When did you get here? Were you just freed?
Master Eun Ki and Miss Yoon Ok were coming back.
I came along with them.
I was told that I can't stay in this house anymore.
What?
They did free me from the room.
But I have to stay at the Finance Minister's house from now on.
They have my ownership paperwork, so I have to do as they say.
That's not what they promised.
I'm sorry...
- I'm sorry, Miss. - Don't do that. Don't say that, Sa Wol.
What are you sorry for?
If it weren't for me, that chaos wouldn't have happened.
Because of me... Moo Myung is...
Don't think that. It's not your fault.
There are others who did wrong.
Miss... after all that, you had to let Moo Myung go.
You must be having a hard time... What can I do?
I'll take on his share and live more diligently.
And remember him for a very long time.
He didn't even have family that could remember him.
Do you need help with anything?
What is it? It's late.
I'm here to thank you. For freeing Sa Wol.
Since Moo Myung is dead, I kept my promise.
But why can't she come back to where she was before?
Don't be mistaken. Sa Wol is not yours.
For you, she was lent out temporarily. But I own her.
Moo Myung protected her through his death.
Please give her back.
Since Moo Myung is not here, do you need to depend on Sa Wol more?
After I lost my father, I learned one thing.
Just because someone is not next to me, it doesn't mean I can't depend on them.
Whether they are dead or alive, as long as they are not forgotten
the destined connection will not be severed.
What you're saying is that even after he's dead, he still has your heart?
He died unfairly.
He sacrificed himself to protect Sa Wol.
He's someone I should never forget.
What about me, who sacrificed myself for you?
Am I someone you can forget?
He was your enemy and a traitor!
I have never forgiven him.
Now, I won't ever get a chance to forgive him.
Since he is no longer in this world.
Your resentment towards me must have increased.
I'll just say I had no idea you were like this.
A person can change this much... I'm having a rude awakening.
Leave now.
You are not clueless as to what it means
for a maid to be in her master's bedroom this late.
If this happens again...
I will surely treat you as you wish.
What do you think?
It's pretty.
It's not as pretty as In Yub's or Miss Yoon Ok's dress, right?
Why would you make those comparisons?
For people like us, we can't even dream about a wedding dress.
My mom made it while working as a seamstress.
Dduk Swe will like it too.
What is it?
Are you still thinking about Master Yoon Seo?
Don't even mention that incompetent person.
I can't become like Ok Yi.
I won't let you become like Ok Yi.
- Let's go. - Master!
Follow me.
- Why are you doing this? - Dan Ji! Dan Ji!
What... is going on?
Why are you like this?
- Hey, Master! - Let's just do it.
Just like the first time we decided to do it.
You always said we can't, but we are here now.
Master...
Thank you.
For mustering up courage in the end. I really appreciate it.
You can go back in now.
Dan Ji, are you...
going to keep disregarding me?
It's for your sake.
Fine, I...
don't have anything other than the fact that I was born in this household.
Without my nobleman's clothes, I'm a pathetic man who owns nothing.
But... that's why I need you.
When I'm with you, I feel cheerful, excited, and full of joy.
I feel like I become a tiny bit better of a man.
I also get confidence to live this world.
Let's...
be together, Dan Ji.
Please.
Dan Ji, that wench... she must've tempted my husband to run away with her.
Is she gutsy or stupid?
Be quiet. You didn't do anything right either.
Yoon Seo could be traveling.
But, Dan Ji's disappearance is problematic.
Comb through every part of the city to find Dan Ji and bring her back.
Oh, Poong Yi! Look through the basement immediately.
She could be hiding there like a mouse, just like In Yub did last time.
Yes! Yes, Lady Kang!
Okay, let's go. We don't have time to waste.
Let's go.
She didn't even take any luggage.
Sister-in-law, it's probably because Dan Ji is marrying someone else.
He lost his mind and acted impulsively.
One thing is for sure. He'll be back once he runs out of money.
But we can't let this go quietly.
Now that my son-in-law is behaving...
my son is causing trouble?
Mother-in-law, I won't just stand by this time.
Once we find my husband, I am going to end this for good.
It's that wench Dan Ji or me.
You pitiful thing!
Are you trying to compete with a maid?
The King who pushed out his father
and acquired the throne by shedding his brothers' blood
had a lost son, a prince.
The incredulous King couldn't be happy about finding his son.
Instead, he executed his own son.
A war with his father and brothers wasn't enough. He harmed his child.
How can he be the father of all or the leader of a nation?
There was a crowd gathered near every poster.
And there were many intense discussions among small groups.
Sung Kyun Kwan is also preparing a petition to the government.
The public is abandoning the King. The time has come.
We need to end it with an all-out blitz.
There are too many people who know about us now.
- Then... - Tomorrow.
I've already sent out a message to the members.
Gather young members of the group at the mountain hideout.
I understand.
Miss, I think Man Wol is going to raise an army.
What?
They are gathering at the mountain tomorrow.
While eating food from my household, you were being loyal to someone else.
You misunderstand, Master.
I'm just here to have a chat.
Sa Wol is only trying to keep her obligation to her old master.
If you want to punish her, punish me.
You two should've been long dead. I kept you alive because of our past.
I sacrificed my work and I continuously got hurt.
Yet I tried to keep you two alive. Are my efforts insignificant to you?
Even though you are my enemy, my heart wanted to keep you safe.
How can you make light of those feelings?
Please put down your sword.
The one you need to deal with is me, not Sa Wol.
Why?
You think I'll harm Sa Wol?
No, you can't.
I said stop!
Who are you?
No, you can't.
Don't do it.
It's fine now. Let's go.
Go.
You were alive?
Is it true?
It really is... you.
I was thinking the entire way here 'maybe this is all a dream.'
I told you I would stay alive.
And that I'd come back, no matter what.
You should've told me...
I'm sorry I couldn't tell you earlier.
How could you... how could you...
make me go through all that?
Listen carefully.
You've stayed strong through all of this. We just need to stop this one thing.
They're probably at the mountain hideout. I'm going to go stop them.
You need to go and report this to the Defense Minister. Immediately.
Tell him there will be a insurrection.
Take care of her.
You can get going now. Don't worry about us.
Raising an army?
It will be tomorrow.
They will gather at the mountain hideout first.
After stirring up the public, at the point of chaos...
they will strategically attack the palace.
But now that they know this information has been leaked
they may even attack the palace tonight.
How do you know all these details?
Someone has risked their life to provoke them.
I beg of you, Lord.
I know this puts you in an awkward place
since the Finance Minister is your in-law.
But if you keep quiet after you were informed
wouldn't it turn into a bigger harm and get back to you?
I've sent all the messenger soldiers.
Tomorrow's attack will be moved up to tonight.
Who will get there first, us or the Army?
The one who gets there first will win.
- Search thoroughly! - Yes, sir!
Lord!
Move.
Lord, what is all this? My husband isn't even here.
I knew he wouldn't be here.
It's nothing personal, so don't misunderstand.
Whether it's personal or not, my husband said nobody is allowed in.
Then will you go to the Military Office with me?
The Military Office?
We are here to find evidence of treason.
You can't leave any evidence behind. Take everything!
Yes, Lord!
Oh no! Oh my...
Oh my, Lady! Lady!
We leave this place now.
Father, if you wait just a bit longer...
It's already been blocked.
If we lose this opportunity, it'll be more difficult.
Even if it's challenging, you need to do this.
Your Highness!
The traitor had shrines in his house for Koryo's royal family.
I don't think we need more evidence.
The Finance Minister and his son were not at home.
There is someone who will be capturing those traitors.
Who did you give the order to?
My son.
Go alone.
We can't both be captured. It'll end our family line.
Father.
I have a lifeline. You do not.
- I will stay behind. - I have another path.
I cannot turn you into a fugitive, hiding away indefinitely.
I have a plan, so go into hiding and wait for the right time.
Leave. That is an order.
Get him!
Get him! Catch him!
Stop! Get him!
Go after him!
You need to come with me.
Let's go.
It wasn't just anyone.
How could Father ruin our in-laws?
And to say that they are traitors? Does that make any sense?
Is he out to ruin his daughter's life?
How immature you are.
You ought to be relieved that you didn't get dragged away with them.
They cannot be guilty of this.
This has to be a conspiracy.
Where is In Yub? Did she have something to do with this?
And where is my husband?
You don't think he's left me here and run away by himself, do you?
Yoon Ok, listen to your mother carefully.
If your husband comes looking for you, you must let me know immediately.
Why? Is he going to be imprisoned, as well?
Unless you want to be divorced, just listen to your mother.
Mother!
Please save my husband!
I can't live without him.
He has the fate of a king, but cannot be a king.
An insurgent?
Is that true?
Our in-laws are really traitors?
Even our son-in-law?
Unfortunately, yes.
Oh my... then what becomes of our daughter?
To save our daughter, I've taken on the difficult task.
If they are to divorce, we can avoid punishment.
So she'll end up a divorced woman?
Wife. If this all works out, you can become a State Minister's Wife.
You will have to comfort Yoon Ok.
A title earned while my daughter suffers...
I do not need it.
What kind of a person do you think I am?
Who told you to encourage that marriage?
What is the point in saying that now?
How did everyone around me get like this?
My in-laws, my son-in-law, the maids, the servants, the Head Maid...
And even my son... And you!
It's heavy... so heavy.
What happened?
The Finance Minister was taken by the Army.
Kim Eun Ki got away.
Since the Finance Minister has been caught
everything will be revealed in time.
The State Councilor will soon be exonerated.
And you...
can return to your old life.
I never thought this day would come.
Thank you.
It's all thanks to you.
Did you want to save Kim Eun Ki's life?
It was just that I couldn't let him die.
- But you could have died. - He probably feels the same way.
Right now, we have to despise each other on the surface.
I don't think we hate each other so much that we'd want to kill.
Who do you have in your heart? Is it okay to ask you that?
That's a difficult question.
Neither of you are people that I'm allowed to have feelings for.
Once I figure out who I really am...
I'll tell you how I really feel about you.
Before asking you, I think that should come first.
Let's go upstairs.
You go up first.
If someone sees us coming up together, they might get ideas.
Okay.
You can come out now.
Why did you come here?
You know you're asking to die by coming here.
The Finance Minister has been caught.
The existence of Man Wol has been revealed to everyone.
There is nowhere for you to hide anymore.
Turn yourself in and pay for your crimes.
Why did you save me?
Moo Myung would have gladly killed me.
He has many reasons to kill me. But you stopped him.
Why did you do it?
Must I... watch you die too?
You were someone I had been attached to my whole life.
We even had a marriage ceremony.
Even if you are my enemy who made my life this way...
I can't do that to you with my own hands.
Do you still have something in your heart left for me?
Go!
Before I change my mind and call someone down here.
Tell me.
Should I really tell you?
The moment I became a maid, we were done and over with.
Now...
Now that we've become enemies, it's even more impossible.
Just accept it.
The life of a fugitive is going to be miserable.
Whatever you choose to do
I believe that you've already received your punishment.
Since the moment that I lost you...
I have been living in hell.
That's why...
That's why I'm choosing to pretend I didn't see you today.
This is the last kindness... that I can impart onto you.
Is it just a lingering attachment? Or do you still love him?
- It's not like that. - Then what is it?
When I thought you had died, my heart felt like it had ripped apart.
The heart-wrenching pain... I don't want to go through it again.
So you're saying Kim Eun Ki's death would give you that pain?
I'm a human being.
At one point, he was my everything.
How could I possibly not feel anything?
If you want to report me, go ahead.
I served your father.
If anything, I should be arrested too.
Do not worry and sit down.
We need to find out news of my father.
I've sent someone to the Military Office.
Have you eaten?
Please wait one moment.
The King will be overseeing the trial himself.
You should look forward to it.
I'm very disappointed in you.
How could you not consider your daughter, Defense Minister?
I'm doing this because I am thinking of my daughter.
I cannot have her living in the house of a traitor.
I would like the King to see something. Please provide me a path.
Don't you know that he does not make deals with traitors?
That is why I'm asking you this favor.
After all, we are not strangers.
The State Councilor who almost became my in-law was framed for being a traitor.
And he died.
But if his ghost were to drag someone with him...
Did you think I'd be scared by such things?
Lord, someone must take responsibility.
I do not mind dying as a traitor.
However, you should save Eun Ki.
You must think of your daughter's future.
I have a hidden card that could sway the King.
This is a letter written by my father.
It has my father's royal seal on it.
He was very precise.
He convinced King Taejo to side with him by using the death of State Councilor.
He and my father planned to raise an army...
If you accept his deal, Your Highness
he says he'll convince King Taejo to return to the palace.
He will give up all hidden treasures from Koryo's royal family.
He has promised to delete Man Wol from all historical records.
He was planning acts of treachery and now he wants to make a deal?
Your Highness. Though you are angry, it is not a deal that you should ignore.
Since King Taejo left the palace with all its wealth
the royal family's finances have been suffering for quite a while now.
The Koryo family's accumulated wealth
can resolve all our financial problems at once.
How could I trust a traitor's words?
Trust my words.
He is a man about to die, so he is showing all his cards.
Okay.
What is it that he wants?
I am a little hurt.
It was I who took care of the Prince.
It was also I who connected the two of you together.
Yet the two of you fooled me and came up with this plan.
It was the King's wish.
I came with the true intention of giving up my life.
The King came up with the idea of acting it out.
You should have told me, at least.
The death seemed so real. You are a great actor.
We won't be hiding anything from you anymore.
Just like you have been doing...
Take good care of the prince.
Of course. Do not worry.
What has happened to the Finance Minister?
On your behalf...
the King has decided to pardon the Finance Minister and Man Wol.
To remove your past as a traitor, the King made this difficult decision.
If the Finance Minister is punished
and Man Wol is wiped out throughout generations
it would be difficult for you to avoid punishment.
Then... what will happen to In Yub?
And the State Councilor's exoneration?
You are involved in that, and so... it must be covered up.
Your Highness. I made In Yub's life that way.
That wrong must be made right in order for me to hold my face up.
Please rethink the issue of the State Councilor's exoneration.
This has already been decided.
I'll soon be introducing you to the royal family
so you should prepare yourself.
The Defense Minister, you will be responsible for it.
I will be devoted and serve the Prince.
Miss. If you get re-instated, we can all go back home, right?
All the old servants and maids can come back too.
Oh... except for Poong Yi.
I'll get everyone who abused or mistreated you!
I'm going to get revenge for you against them all!
Don't jump to conclusions. We haven't heard anything.
Well, the Finance Minister has been arrested and all that.
Though, I feel a little bad for Master Eun Ki.
Now all your sufferings are over too, Miss!
Just wait a little longer!
Miss, they must think I've died on my way to do my chores.
I might get beat. I'll be going now, Miss.
I'll come by again.
It's okay. I can do it.
I'm sorry.
What is it? Did something happen?
We won't be able to prove the State Councilor's innocence.
Your family's name won't be exonerated either.
But I promise you this one thing.
No matter what, I will help you escape this situation.
Has something gone wrong?
Has it?
Is that it?
What is it? Tell me.
The Finance Minister made a deal with the King.
They're going to cover up the entire thing.
What?
The Finance Minister has decided to join hands with King Taejo.
So the King had no choice but to cover this up.
I'm sorry.
Why would you be? It's not your fault.
It's partially my fault.
The palace doesn't want my past to be revealed.
That's why the State Councilor cannot be exonerated.
No matter what I do...
My family's problems can't be solved.
Even when my father passed away and even when I became a maid...
I thought... I can fight my way through this and I can make the effort.
I never lost hope.
Even when I was in prison and when I was sentenced to hanging...
I thought to myself... it would be enough if I made an effort.
I was stupid.
No matter what I do, the world will never change.
- In Yub. - It will never change.
Trust me one last time.
No matter what, I will keep my promise.
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Since the moment that I lost you... I have been living in hell.
Can you return to the Eun Ki that I knew from before?
Don't assume to know about my heart.
So you're saying Kim Eun Ki's death would give you that pain?
No, you can't.
You said I wouldn't work. Will you be happy?
At one point, he was my everything.
My heart wanted to keep you safe. How can you make light of those feelings?
When I thought you had died, my heart felt like it had ripped apart.
You can't go in there, Moo Myung!
You were alive?