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[This is a fictional story based on actual historical figures and events]
Wife, go to bed.
I can drink alone now.
Have you had a change of heart?
I have merely learned that...
a maid should be treated like a maid.
Please pour me another drink.
While I'm with you, I'd like to learn how to drink properly.
Oh no! What do we do?
She has stopped breathing!
How could this be...
- What do we do now? - Ok Yi!
That's not possible. There's no way.
Ok Yi.
Ok... Ok Yi!
Ok Yi, open your eyes!
She has fresh strangulation marks on her throat.
It appears to be death by strangulation.
Move the body off to the side and under a covering.
Report this to the masters.
But don't they already know?
Do not be disobedient.
If it's strangulation, then someone choked her to death.
Don't we have to catch the culprit?
She had already been ordered to be killed.
The masters will definitely bury it.
- There's no point in trying. - She was pregnant with a baby!
We have to report this.
You cannot make accusations against your master.
What?
Except for treason, you cannot make accusations against your master.
Don't you know that?
That's the law.
How does that make sense?
Then who protects us?
No one. No one protects us.
Episode 12 In Yub and Dan Ji, come over here.
Get down on your knees.
Take a good look.
Take another woman's man and this is what becomes of you.
Behave accordingly so that this face does not become your future.
Everyday, we have had terrible things happening in our servants' quarters.
Take responsibility for all that has gone wrong.
Walk away from your position of leadership.
Lady!
When the Head Maid is dismissed
the rules are that the Head Servant is dismissed, as well.
Both of you are dismissed from your positions, as of now.
Therefore, Dan Ji's mother will take over the inner household.
And Poong Yi will take over the outer household.
Lady, please allow me to take on full responsibility for everything.
The Head Maid has done nothing wrong.
Consider your actions, as of late.
You should both be grateful that you're still in this house.
Excuse me, Lady...
I'm still very lacking and I'm not ready to take on a leadership role.
No one is a leader from birth.
You will grow into your position.
You will adjust in time.
Make sure to bury the body.
Yes, Lady. Don't worry.
I will do everything in my power to set this place right.
Men, hurry up and move the corpse.
What are you doing? You heard her. I'm the Head Servant now.
Madam, don't worry.
- I don't have the skills yet. - Do as the Lady commands.
Madam!
We... don't even get a casket when we are buried?
That costs money.
What owner in the world would bother doing that for their slave?
Still, shouldn't we report this death to Lord Heo?
Do you actually think Lord Heo would investigate the matter?
He's the one who made Ok Yi this way.
It's not fair.
What did Ok Yi do wrong?
No matter what wrong is done to us...
our country's laws state that us servants can't say a word about it.
They say our masters are like our parents.
And that it's unethical for a child to make charges against their parents.
They treat us like objects, yet they want to be treated as parents?
We have buried Ok Yi in the mountains.
You must feel troubled.
It's best to forget the past.
I should not have brought her here, but I did.
Now that things turned out this way, my heart feels heavy.
Such is life. The end is not always what you hope for.
Is the bait ready?
It has to be someone In Yub can trust, someone who won't bring harm to Man Wol.
So?
I am considering becoming the bait myself.
We need to make breakfast, so hurry up.
Last night, Ok Yi took her final breath.
It seems she was able to conceive, but not fit enough to give birth.
While giving birth, both she and the child lost their lives.
I see you got your way, after all.
How can you say such things?
I even prepared lots of seaweed for her to eat once she had given birth.
I suppose you will have to eat all of it now.
What is it? Don't you like seaweed?
Well, that's too bad.
You will have to eat nothing but seaweed soup for a while.
Did I not give you a warning?
I told you, if you harm Ok Yi, I would not let it go.
It was not me, it was the heavens that took her.
Is it my fault if some wench dies while giving birth?
Have you retrieved all the plates from the rooms?
Miss Yoon Ok is still asleep.
She should wake up and get ready before her husband wakes up.
Prepare some water for her to wash.
Yes.
Oh... In Yub.
You will go.
They are in Eun Ki's bedroom.
Yes, Lady.
Miss, give this to me. I'll take it.
You got in trouble with Miss Yoon Ok yesterday.
It won't do you any good to show your face again.
Oh, it's okay.
I'll be right back.
Husband.
Oh, you're awake?
I'm not a very good drinker so...
I fell asleep in your room.
That's fine. I slept in another room.
I'll be heading out. You can take your time.
You were looking for me?
I heard you lost your position as Head Servant.
From now on, you should help me with my work.
Give me an order.
Since you are a subordinate to my father
you will have to be loyal to me, as well.
I will try putting my trust in you.
Well, what are you doing?
Go on now.
Do you have to behave this way?
What are you talking about?
How can a dignified man like you treat your servants so tactlessly?
You have a serious case of misunderstanding.
Masters do not take any notice of their servants.
You said you would become a maid.
You asked to be treated like a maid, so I'm only doing as you asked.
You're the one that's hurting more.
The way you're acting, it does nothing to me.
I even prepared your first night with Miss Yoon Ok.
What could hurt me now?
I'm becoming more desensitized every day.
But, you... you're still hurting.
Watch what you're saying.
Speaking so disrespectfully to your master is not allowed.
Don't do it.
Just tell her you can't do it!
How can someone like you be our Head Maid?
Mom, can you even read this?
Then why would you even do this?
I don't like the way you talk. Why can't I do it?
Honestly, if not for the Head Maid... that job would have been mine already.
So? You're going to do it?
How long have I served in this house?
Why can't I do it?
I don't want you to get your hands bloody, Mom.
Have you ever seen Moo Myung hanging out with us?
Have you ever seen the Head Maid lay back and gossip with us?
Everyone will look over their shoulders and avoid you. How nice for you!
But... I can protect you.
If I get more power in my hands, I can be a shield for you.
Nonetheless... don't do it.
Do you know how miserable it feels to be up one day and down the next?
It's better to be down on the ground and just stay there.
Don't think of slacking off just because I'm lying down.
I have eyes in the back of my head.
- Yong Choon. - Okay.
Hey!
Do you all have rods nailed to your hips?
Aren't you going to bow to the Head Servant?
Get out of my way while I'm still being civil.
The pretty ones are always so prickly.
Since I am Head Servant now, I was considering getting married.
What do you girls think?
The others are too ugly so I didn't even consider them.
I was narrowing it down and I was left with the four of you.
By the way, how is your neck?
What... what do you mean?
When a person dies of strangulation, their ghost comes back to haunt you.
There you girls go again!
I had nothing to do with Ok Yi's death!
How dare you pick on an innocent man.
What are those scratches on the back of your hands?
There's... there's... nothing there.
What do you mean?
I... I'm going to let it go today.
If you say it again... I'll beat you up mercilessly.
Move!
Tell Lord Heo that you're ready to meet the King.
What did you bring me?
Myself.
I will be the evidence and the witness.
As you know, I'm a part of Man Wol.
I made the fake tags with the State Councilor's name.
If you bring me to the King, I'll be your witness
that the State Councilor was unfairly framed and accused.
The Finance Minister must be there.
The King, my father's last words, the Finance Minister's testimony and...
the fake ID tags that you made.
That will be enough to prove the State Councilor's innocence.
What is it that you want?
You must have a condition in mind?
A life I need to save.
Whose life?
You don't need to know.
If you come forward as a traitor, you might be beheaded on the spot.
At first, just act like you're there to present the evidence.
Just take care your own business.
Wait, I have something to ask you.
Have you ever... strangled a person to death?
If a person...
is being choked like this?
They would fight back like this and try to pry those hands off.
On Poong Yi's hands, he has injuries that match this position.
If we were to investigate this, we would need to do it before he heals.
We have bigger things to think about. Don't get involved in this.
I'm so angry. I'm so angry and frustrated.
We know who ordered the killing.
And the culprit is walking around right in front of us and we can't do anything.
It's not like Ok Yi is some stranger.
Who knows when something like this could happen to one of us.
So, what do you want to do?
They are our masters, so we can't say a thing.
That's the law.
Maybe there's a way.
What?
Playing hard-to-get...
Gosh!
Hey! Hurry up and write. Are you drawing it or something?
Isn't this too dangerous, Miss?
Maybe we're just making more trouble.
If we can help relieve Ok Yi's grudge even a little bit...
then, we've done our part.
We have to be back before curfew.
If we get caught by the guards, we're in trouble.
Nobles stay out past curfew all the time.
Yeah, but we're not nobles.
Once the patrolmen find the body, they will start the investigation.
What did you write?
'Here lies one dead woman...'
Curfew starts now!
Oh no! It's already curfew?
Let's go. We can't get caught.
Curfew starts now!
What do we do? There's nowhere to go.
This won't do. If we stick together, we'll get caught. Let's split up.
Miss, I'll run out and distract them. You go the opposite direction.
No, Sa Wol. Don't do that.
Hey! Get her!
Miss! Hey, aren't you two going to run?
Hurry up!
Miss... run!
There they are! Get them!
You there! Stop.
Over here!
Hold my hand.
Should I carry you on my back?
Were you that determined to tell the world about Ok Yi's death?
Once I meet the King, I might die too.
I'm the only literate maid in the servants' quarters.
I wanted to do that one last thing before I left.
Being injured is nothing to be embarrassed about.
Who said I was embarrassed?
It seems like Moo Myung and In Yub have a special relationship.
The two of them coming in way past curfew is strange.
Not just that, but they seemed very close.
I felt a little bad about putting a stop to their marriage plans.
Should I just go ahead and pair them off?
Do as you wish.
Are you that disinterested?
At one point, she was your special someone.
Now, she's a maid.
Here lies one dead woman.
She is the mother of an unborn child
and belonging to a man she cannot call by name.
One night, buried in the mountains with an unjust death...
Let the world know.
Start questioning witnesses.
Find anything that could be evidence!
Yes, sir!
Did you see anyone on your way out?
We were all leaving and when I turned around, Poong Yi wasn't there anymore.
Maybe he didn't come out of the basement.
Did he slip out at some point?
Ok Yi's throat was blue with bruises.
She had not gone into labor yet.
The cause of death was not childbirth.
It doesn't make any sense.
Who would do that to a pregnant woman?
No matter which way you look at it, this is murder motivated by grudge.
Are you literate?
No... no.
No, I'm not.
No, I am not.
Of course not.
I am not.
- Mom. - Yes?
Now when we have injustice, we can report it.
What do you mean?
If you know how to write, can't you get the authorities involved?
Should I learn too?
I asked you what do you mean?
We pulled it off this time.
Getting the officers here... That was all us!
Are you insane? Seriously?
If you get caught, you're dead!
Oh my goodness! You sure are brave. How could you?
It was you who convinced others, wasn't it?
What's the problem? It worked out well.
Listen to me.
From now on, keep your mouth shut and don't say another word.
The more you get involved, the worse it is for you.
Just pretend you don't exist and don't ever get involved. Okay?
It's different this time.
Your Highness.
The State Councilor's daughter is now ready and has requested to meet you.
Have you caught the traitor that is hiding in your house?
Yes, Sire.
She would like to meet you and report everything to you.
Set a date.
Will the greatest pardon in the history of Joseon
be accomplished by a young lady?
Let us wait and see.
Defense Minister!
Officer, how can I help you?
About the maid that died in your home...
The investigation is becoming a bit problematic.
Lady Han, this is not proper etiquette!
I have heard that a girl has died in your household.
There are rumors all over the city that the Chief Investigator is involved.
What exactly is going on here?
It is merely a small matter among the servants and maids.
It is nothing.
Now that I think about it, I believe I was too rash.
Allowing the children to live here was not proper.
Mother.
As for the couples' relationship
shouldn't you be more concerned about your son?
There could be an issue with my daughter-in-law.
I will take her and teach her well.
- I cannot allow that. - Why don't you choose, daughter-in-law?
So... are you still reluctant to move in with your in-law's?
Well... the thing is...
You will come with me, won't you?
What's going on?
Get prepared, Son.
We're going to pack up everything and move to our place.
Why the sudden move, Mother?
Your relationship with your wife is not harmonious.
And this house is full of unfortunate events.
Do not worry about us.
I realize we did cause you to worry, but we are fine now.
After I went and spoke to you, he has been very good to me.
This is all thanks to your teachings.
You heard them, did you not?
The children are doing just fine.
I do not know who reported it and made this into a bigger issue.
She died while giving birth. What can I do about that?
There is evidence that it was murder.
Whatever it was, it is for you to take care of, Lord.
Why has this turned into such havoc?
You instigated it. Why would I take care of it?
Lord!
Once the investigation is over
you will lose your position as the minister's wife.
What do you mean?
It means that once you're found guilty, you'll be stripped of your title.
You will lose your status and authority as Minister's Wife.
Even if I become first rank in the State
you will not be State Minister's Wife.
What did I do so wrong that I would lose my title?
That is the only thing you have ever done for me.
If you can't accept it, then forget it.
Instead... you can go to prison.
Why would I do that?
Because you ordered a person's death.
It is the same crime as killing someone with your own hand.
She's a slave in my house!
Once the body is found by the authorities
it becomes a murder investigation.
So... what will you do?
Will you go to prison or...
will you give up your title?
I will not do either.
Why would I receive punishment for something that I did not do?
If you cannot fix this, I will!
Do not interfere.
Do whatever you please.
Do you really want to die?
I said, do as you please.
This situation is not going my way.
Everyone is suspicious of me.
What am I supposed to do now?
Turn yourself in.
Lady!
Once you turn yourself in and things stabilize...
I will make sure you get out.
Really?
Remember, who is our household's Lord?
He's the Defense Minister.
You didn't just get rid of any girl, but a maid in our house.
Don't you know that the masters have the right to their servants' lives?
You really are going to get me out?
If you suffer this once... I'll set up a private residence for you.
A... a private residence?
Don't you think it's time you have your own place?
I'll tell Moo Myung to empty out his place.
I'll give it to you.
Really?
I'll take that as a promise.
How did the Chief Investigator find out about Ok Yi
and the activities of our household?
I do not know.
You are now the Head Maid.
If you say you don't know, is that the end of it?
I'm sorry, Lady.
As the new Head Maid, show me your abilities.
Pardon?
Find out who defied me and informed the authorities about Ok Yi.
Find out who posted that notice on the wall.
- How would I do that? - You are so frustrating.
Who in the servants' quarters is literate?
I have an idea who, so you just need to find proof.
How do I do that?
You need a witness.
Here.
If you grease them up, everyone talks in the end.
Think of Dan Ji.
When it comes to that child, I know you are truly sincere.
- Are you satisfied? - Not yet.
There's an even worse person.
No matter how you try, you can't get at the masters.
You don't know that until the very end.
If you want change, the world must be turned upside down.
Whatever we do down here, it won't change the world we live in.
Who is Gook In Yub?
I said, who is Gook In Yub?
I am.
You are arrested for making charges against your master.
Miss!
- Bring them both! - Yes!
Miss!
What's going on?
Master.
In Yub has been taken by the authorities.
So...
So what do you want me to do about it?
Reporting your master is a crime with an automatic sentence of death by hanging.
Are you alright with In Yub being charged like this?
There is nothing I can do if you say 'she is only a maid'.
But without In Yub, it puts a hitch in our plans for revolt.
The date has been set. We need In Yub.
Talk to my father. What does this have to do with me?
Discuss this with my father.
I understand.
I bothered you for no reason.
Lord! What am I to do?
I must meet the King in a few days.
But I'm here in prison.
You say you have evidence?
Yes, Lord.
I have several pieces of evidence.
If you see the evidence with the King, you will believe my words.
Hand it over.
Excuse me?
Hand over all of the evidence that you have.
Lord.
What are you...
Did you think I'd hang my family's fate on you?
On top of that, you couldn't even wait. You had to get involved with Ok Yi.
Did my family seem that easy to you?
Ok Yi was carrying your child, Lord!
Is it that difficult for you to figure out who is the wrongdoer here?
You are supposed to be a pillar of this nation!
Who asked you to be the judge of my family?
If anyone is to be the judge, it'll be me.
Not a lowly being like you, but me.
I should behead you right now and remind you of your place.
But you say you have something for the King, so I'll take them first.
Now...
Hand over the evidence that you have secured.
And if I say I can't... What would you do?
I'm going die for the crime of accusations against my master.
But, what about you? You have made promises to the King.
You must want to be tortured again.
Just kill me instead.
How happy the King would be.
To find out that the only witness who knows about the traitors...
was killed to protect your family's dignity and honor.
Visit the old lady and make sure she's doing okay.
Make sure she has enough food and proper clothes to wear.
Yes, Lord.
If the old lady asks to see something of yours...
show it to her.
What are you referring to?
Just do as she asks.
Yes, Lord.
Go on.
Lord.
What will happen to In Yub?
I heard that a promise was made with the King
the last time he was in the courtesan house.
It was the last desperate act of a girl with a grudge.
I will have to tell the King that everything she said was a lie.
Are you home? Elder?
The Defense Minister sent me.
Why are you doing the grunt work yourself?
It was something I had to do.
The child that the Defense Minister is looking for... is he in Man Wol?
Since when did you start asking about the group's agenda?
Do not ask further.
I must report something to the Defense Minister.
Next time, do not do it yourself.
I will do it.
I've taken care of the old lady.
However, the hairpin was not at her house.
Have they got a hold of it already?
The Defense Minister did not comment on it specifically.
He asked Moo Myung if his mother left him anything.
He may already have the hairpin.
We must succeed with our plan.
Before our bird finds his real nest and flies away.
That's enough.
Why would you kill a maid for no reason?
You shouldn't be treating me this way.
I'm not just any servant.
I'm the Head Servant for the Defense Minister.
Is a Head Servant not a servant?
Whether you're a Head Servant or in charge of cleaning crap...
you are all the same when it comes to the law.
The master should have put in a special request.
Why are you treating me this way?
If I turned myself in, I was supposed to get out in a few days.
Didn't you get word of that?
Are you completely insane?
You killed a person and you want to get out in a few days?
I only did... what I was ordered to do.
- By your Lady? - Yes!
Now we're getting somewhere.
The Lady ordered me to do all of it.
Pull yourself together.
Right about now... Just confess. Say it was all your idea.
I only did what I was told!
That was the crime, doing what you were told.
That's it!
That arrogant girl who put up the poster and you.
Neither of you will be able to avoid getting beheaded.
- Keep going. - Yes, sir!
Hurry up and get out!
Okay! We'll be quick.
Hey. Hurry up.
Eat this. Eat this.
Wait until I catch whoever did this.
Whether it's some girl or some guy, I'll find out for sure.
Who could it be?
Who would turn in our kind Miss In Yub?
Was there any need to turn her in?
There's only one person who knows how to read and write.
Even I could have figured it out.
Yes, so who reported to the authorities that she knew how to write?
Also, the Head Maid and Moo Myung know how to write too.
What's Moo Myung doing?
Oh! Look at you.
You really did have a change of heart. From Master Eun Ki to Moo Myung.
Who are you matching up with our Miss?
Our Miss is on a different level than us.
She asked about him first.
If you see Moo Myung, tell him I'm looking for him.
Ask him to come visit me here in prison.
With In Yub in prison, our plan has run into trouble.
Getting In Yub out of prison is an urgent matter.
It won't be easy.
The Defense Minister wants to be the one in control.
In times like this, we must do the opposite.
Then... is there a way?
We will not go through the Defense Minister.
We should go directly to the King.
We will go into the palace.
I will go too.
I told you to wait quietly.
Fate can choose a path for you.
But, there is also a path that one can choose for himself.
Please accept my choice.
Will you give him a chance?
He is someone who would have joined us someday.
Who will lay down the path that goes directly to the King?
For moments like this, we have made many preparations.
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Did you betray my father or are you manipulating In Yub?
The desperate cries of the royal family pleading for their lives.
I cannot forget for even one moment.
All of you... don't turn out like me.
Ok Yi, open your eyes!
No one. No one protects us.
But we can protect each other.
You trust him that much?
In Yub has been taken by the authorities.
I am considering becoming the bait myself.
He saved my life.
That alone is what I trust.