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Will you restore my father's status?
Ask me for anything else.
Is it hard for you to make a living?
I can give you any property.
Besides restoring my father's status...
there is nothing I want.
[Episode 15]
Your Majesty, what is wrong?
I wanted to do something for Young Miss.
Yet, I only ended up hurting her twice as much.
She is likely crying right now.
If only I could console her...
If only I could...
What are you doing here?
I heard about the Yangsucheong Chief and went to your store.
They said you went to the palace.
Did you come because you were worried about me?
Yes.
Well, you look all right. I am relieved.
Let's get going.
The Yangsucheong Chief could cause trouble again.
I'll walk you home.
Is there something you want to say to me?
I heard you went to the palace because the King asked for you.
Did you meet the King?
Yes, I met him.
The King...
The King... how did he seem?
Resentfully...
he seemed to be doing well.
But...
is that all you have to say to me?
Is that man Chun Soo?
Is he really the boss of the pack carriers?
He looks so much like him.
You think so too, right?
But, Young Master Chun Soo wouldn't pretend not to know you.
Are your parents both alive?
No.
Oh, dear. You're all alone?
I guess she wouldn't have to worry about bad in-laws.
If you're the boss of pack carriers, you make enough to feed a family.
Would you like to court my sister?
Hey!
Stop saying that nonsense.
I'll take care of it.
I'll get going for now then.
Thank you for walking me home.
Ga Eun...
The King had a girl in the greenhouse?
She is a girl who supplies medicinal herbs to the palace doctor.
Apparently, he has asked her to grow medicinal plants in the greenhouse.
The King has never even glanced at the many court ladies.
Find out everything about that girl.
Yes, Your Majesty.
The King had a girl in the greenhouse?
She provides medicinal herbs to the palace doctor.
It isn't that the work of the Dowager Queen?
Seeing as how Lady Han is looking into it
I do not believe so.
Prime Minister.
Yes, Elder Dae Mok.
Let the King see that girl freely, for now.
Mister Jang.
Look into her family.
See if she knows any missing people around the King's age.
Yes, Elder.
Lord Kim has returned.
What were you doing that you had copper taken from you?
I do not know how they knew.
A Hansungbu soldier showed up with royal guards.
Look how pathetic you are.
You got caught by a mere Hansungbu soldier?
So, where is the copper now?
Yes, the Hansungbu soldier is transporting it Hansung now.
Prime Minister, find out the movements of that copper.
Minister of the Left.
Figure out how to secure the right to print currency before the copper arrives.
Yes, Elder Dae Mok!
As for you...
find that copper no matter what.
You will need to resign your position if you cannot.
Do you understand?
Yes...
Yes, yes.
I understand.
A Hansungbu soldier is bringing copper now?
What luck is this?
We cannot say so yet.
Before that soldier arrives in Hansung
Elder Dae Mok is still trying secure his right to print currency.
I will do what I can to block the meeting of ministers.
You need to send soldiers to help that Hansungbu soldier.
Pardon?
He needs to arrive safely in Hansung with that copper.
But, if I do that...
Elder Dae Mok will not let me live.
Minister of the Right...
the nation's fate is in your hands.
If I bring the copper here, Dae Mok will kill me.
If I do not bring the copper here...
I will be going against the Dowager Queen.
Minister.
Boss of the pack carriers wishes to meet with you.
What does he need?
Tell him it is regarding copper.
Copper?
If I bring the copper to you, what will you give me?
I heard it was a Hansungbu soldier who recovered the smuggled copper.
That is correct.
However, I will be the one to transport that copper.
That is unfortunate.
I was hoping to join forces with the Dowager Queen.
There is nothing we can do.
I will head over to see Elder Dae Mok.
Wait.
What is your condition?
I want the position of Minister of Government Administration.
If you can promise me that, I can get the copper to you by mid-month.
The Dowager Queen will never allow it.
Will Elder Dae Mok say the same thing?
No matter who gets the copper, I have only one condition.
The position of Minister of Government Administration.
He wants to be Minister of Government Administration?
Yes.
He says he will have the copper for us in four days, by mid-month.
Have you looked into him to see if he is trustworthy?
In the past few years, he unified the pack carriers, which is very difficult.
The large merchants in the area are even looking to him now.
Of course, you cannot believe all the rumors on the streets.
They say he is a person who always keeps his word.
I think we ought to trust him.
He keeps his word.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Why don't we hold on to him and take a look?
What will we do if he goes to Dae Mok and hands the copper over to him?
All right, then.
I will try to buy us time.
Tell him he must bring the copper by the middle of the month.
You asked for the position of Minister of Government Administration?
Yes, that position has the power over personnel management.
The Pyeonsoo-hwe have been putting their men in the government.
I thought it could be helpful.
It is a good plan.
You plan on being in the government yourself?
Wouldn't you stand out too much?
Yes, it cannot be me.
That is why...
I was going to ask you, Professor.
I will have to decline.
Professor.
I made a promise when I left the government.
I would live for the people, not the government.
No matter what anyone says...
I will not break that promise.
Sis, will we become rich if you go to the palace and meet the King?
Wiggly, do you want to be rich?
Yes, then neither you nor Mom need to suffer.
Goodness, why don't you just worry about yourself?
If people knew a medicinal herb store can't cure their daughter's cold
we will never become rich.
I am here to escort you.
You can ask to me to do these things, from now on.
Is this everything?
Yes.
Aunt, I'll be back.
All right.
Sis.
Give this to the King.
The lady who sells linens told me
that looking good to high-up people is the way to succeed.
The King doesn't need things like this.
I will deliver it to him.
I guess you know a thing or two.
I heard the Yangsucheong Chief threatened you.
If something like that happens again, make sure to tell me.
It is nothing you should be concerned about.
I...
I have something I would like to ask you, Your Majesty.
The execution of my father...
you said it was a mistake, did you not?
Why is it that you cannot correct that mistake?
Why?
Why can't you restore my father's status?
At least, tell me the reason why.
Right now...
I cannot give you an answer.
I will give you an answer someday.
Please be patient.
I wish I were a real King...
even for just one moment.
Are you Han Ga Eun?
Yes, I am.
So, I hear you are taking care of the King's greenhouse.
Yes, Your Majesty.
What is your status?
Tell me your father's name.
My father...
was executed five years ago for high treason.
He was the Chief Officer of Hansungbu, Han Gyu Ho.
Lady Han.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Go and bring the King here.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
Listen carefully to what your mother is about to say.
Your mother will restore the status of this girl's father.
He will no longer be known for high treason.
Han Gyu Ho was a loyal subject.
Executing him for such a thing was an error on your part.
Do you understand?
Yes, Your Majesty.
In a few months, it will be my birthday.
There will be an event to pardon criminals.
I will restore your father to his former status on that day.
Your Majesty.
Dowager Queen.
I will remember this debt until the day I die.
The Dowager Queen is different than the King.
I am considering allowing her to be a royal concubine for you.
What are your thoughts on that?
- Your Majesty, I... - Soon...
we can bring her in as a level four royal concubine.
Your Majesty.
There is one thing I am worried about.
She is the daughter of a criminal.
Bringing in a girl like that as a royal concubine...
I am certain some people will oppose it.
We will need to restore her father's name.
Then I will make her your royal concubine.
Do you see?
I am willing to accept anything for you, Your Majesty.
So, why is it that you are joining forces with Dae Mok and not me?
Dowager Queen, you are mistaken about that.
Am I?
So disengage yourself from Dae Mok, and join forces with your mother.
If you do, no matter what anyone says...
I will be on your side.
I will help you keep that girl, Ga Eun, by your side.
Dae Mok is after the right to print currency.
You must stop him.
If it becomes too difficult, then trust your mother.
Buy me four more days, until the middle of the month.
I will put all my trust in you, Your Majesty.
Hyun Seok.
What do you think Dae Mok will do to me if I don't give him the currency rights?
I will protect you with my life, Your Majesty.
I am such a fool.
Can I even want Young Miss Ga Eun for myself?
Do I have that right?
Your Majesty.
If I could just see her once...
I thought that one time...
would be enough to last me a lifetime.
But, now...
I think about not being able to see her again.
I cannot endure it.
Hyun Seok.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Tell the eunuch to call the doctor.
Yes, Your Majesty.
His Majesty is not feeling well.
The meetings for today will be canceled.
What will happen if the King continues to miss these meetings?
Last night, the Dowager Queen met in secret with the King.
I believe the King's excuses about being ill have to do with the Dowager Queen.
Find about what she did to change the King's mind.
Yes, Elder Dae Mok.
The King can't last more than four days.
But, why is he trying drag things out?
He will not be able to hold out, if we do not send a deadly flower.
Your Majesty.
You received a message that if you do not sign off on the right to mint currency
you will not get a deadly flower in four days.
Chief Kim, it is Chief Jo of the Yangsucheong.
I have received information that the copper will be at Mapo port tomorrow.
You are sure about this?
I am positive.
Get everyone together.
Mobilize all our forces if we must, and catch them!
All right, all right. Over here. Be careful.
These are very important goods.
Receive those boxes.
You rascals!
You, you...
Did you think you could attack me and remain safe?
We need to protect the copper!
I told you I'm all right.
The copper!
Your Majesty, today is the middle of the month.
You must go out to the meeting.
Sign off on the rights to the currency.
Then I can forget about my royal concubine...
She will not let me see Young Miss Ga Eun at all.
Your Majesty, you must take care of yourself.
Your Majesty.
You must mint new Sangpyeong Tongbo coins in order to deal with this issue.
Thankfully, the Yangsucheong has a supply of copper.
We must give Yangsucheong the right to mint new currency.
Please allow them to mint Sangpyeong Tongbo coins.
Minister of the Right, what happened to the copper?
I apologize, Your Majesty.
I sent someone to Waegwan right away.
I have not been able to confirm anything yet.
Your Majesty.
We can no longer push the minting of the Sangpyeong Tongbo coins.
You must hand over the rights to the Yangsucheong quickly.
You must provide stability for the people.
- Please consider this matter. - Please consider this matter!
Then go on...
It is not breaking your promise.
Can't you take the position in order to stand by your promise?
You want to live for the people and not the government.
The people need someone to stand up to the Pyeonsoo-hwe on their behalf.
The Minister of Government Administration
must be the foundation in the government in our fight against the Pyeonsoo-hwe.
He will be like a thorn in the eye of the Pyeonsoo-hwe.
It is a dangerous job, and you will need to risk your life.
Besides you, Professor...
I cannot ask this of anyone else.
Professor, I dare to make this request.
For the sake of the people...
I ask you to risk your life.
Your Majesty.
I am Woo Bo, former Sungkyunkwan Professor.
I have something I must tell you urgently.
You are out of line.
Who do you think you are to create such a scene?
Professor Woo Bo?
Tell me what it is.
Go on and tell me now.
Your Majesty.
I have found out why it has been difficult to import copper all this time.
I was told it was due to pirates.
That is not true, Your Majesty.
I looked into the matter and it was not pirates.
It was smugglers pretending to be pirates.
It was these reckless groups.
They pretended to be pirates?
Yes, Your Majesty.
So, I sent a Hansungbu soldier.
I recovered the copper sent by those people.
Then, what happened to the copper?
Do you have it?
They should have tied it on better.
Thankfully, I was able to seize the copper.
The copper should have arrived at the Ministry of Finance.
Please confirm it.
Right now at the Ministry of Finance?
Is that true?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Minister of Finance.
Go there right this instant.
Confirm that the copper is really there.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
Enough copper has arrived at the ministry to make 100,000 Sangpyeong Tongbos.
Is that... is that true?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Minister of Finance, get to work on the minting right now.
Resolve the lack of currency circulation.
Bring stability to the people.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty!
Young... Young Miss.
I did not think that the boss of the pack carriers would truly come through.
He is no regular fellow.
By the way, what do we do about that Woo Bo?
I heard he pulled off a big feat as well.
Yes, he ran into Geunjeongjeon Hall.
The moment he said the copper was at the Ministry of Finance...
you should've seen the expressions
of the Prime Minister and the Minister of the Left.
Rather than those two...
I am more curious about Dae Mok's expression.
You lost the copper.
You could not get the rights to mint currency?
You have proven by your own actions that you have no right to be chief.
Father.
Leave that position.
Behave until I call for you.
Father, just this once...
Give me one more chance.
Elder.
Get out right now!
Prime Minister.
Did you say it was the boss of the pack carriers?
Yes, Elder Dae Mok.
He has joined forces with the Dowager Queen.
How are the two connected?
I apologize.
I have been unable to find out.
Do you know his where he is located?
I apologize.
Find him right now and bring him to me!
Yes, Elder Dae Mok.
The late King in his youth...
How could he look so much like him?
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