The leader & his men has corner Sukjong & Choi Dong Yi. Sukjong is armed with a sword
Leader: Who are you both & what both of you has done?….Why is that both of you has stolen some of our halite stones?
Leader signal his men to attack
Leader: Apprehend them!
Men: Yes, sir!
Sukjong shows his fancy sword skills at the approaching men as the leader draws his sword. Sukjong tells Choi Dong Yi
Sukjong: As I am wielding my sword, you find an opportunity to run from here
Choi Dong Yi: Your Excellency?…..This is a royal command
Choi Dong Yi: What?
Sukjong: You wretched wretch!!! Do you understand the immensity of your doing?
The leader couldn’t care less on what morals
Sukjong: I am….this nation…….King!
Choi Dong Yi is shocked at Sukjong declaration
Leader: What?
Sukjong: You wretches are now pointing your swords towards the person is none other than the Sovereign of this nation!
Choi Dong Yi is gapping
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Suddenly roaring cries are heard. The men shouts that there is trouble, the police bureau are heading this way in large numbers. The leader & the men retreat to safety. Sukjong picks up the sword to engage with the leader who was the last to leave. Choi Dong Yi takes the branch & with her dusting technique attacks the leader’s face. The leader fled as Choi Dong Yi asked whether Sukjong is alright. Sukjong said that he is fine & asked whether Choi Dong Yi is alright. Choi Dong Yi tells Sukjong that she is fine but they need to hide. Sukjong tells that it is a good idea & asked her to leave
The police bureau surrounds the house. Seo Yong Gil dismount from his house & tells that Sukjong is in the house & they are here to safeguard him. The police acknowledge as they storm into the house. The leader order his men to escape but archers shot down the men to disable them as the remnants flees, slowly the men are rounded up. Choi Dong Yi & Sukjong is their hiding sees that it is the police. Sukjong tells that they came precisely at the right moment. Choi Dong Yi said that it is not Hanseong soldier but police bureau’s police. Sukjong said who care where they come from, anyhow they are all his personnel. Choi Dong Yi is surprise & queries Sukjong on what he just said over there. Sukjong is trying to remember “what is just”. Sukjong tells that he mentioned about in regards to “Sovereign”. Choi Dong Yi affirms & asked what is the meaning of that….that it is really nonsense. Sukjong tells that of course it is really nonsense & asked whether Choi Dong Yi believe it was the truth. Choi Dong Yi relieve. Sukjong explains that if he told them that he was the King, perhaps they will let them go. Choi Dong Yi think that Sukjong is absurd as Sukjong laughs that it must has give her a shock then she thought he was really the King. Choi Dong Yi tells that it is of course, who would be shock by that remark. There are other things to kid around but not using this as a “pun”. Sukjong wonder the word “pun” Choi Dong Yi tells that “pun” means to lie about. Sukjong tells there is such saying that exists. Choi Dong Yi tells that Sukjong really give her a scare & her heart nearly stop, even no matter how urgent the situation is, Sukjong must not go around & declaring that he is the Monarch. Choi Dong Yi advice Sukjong not to be careless with his speech or else he will bring disaster onto himself. Sukjong taken by Choi Dong Yi agrees that he will not pretend to be the King the next time. Sukjong tells that he must take leave. Sukjong tells Choi Dong Yi that using her founded halite stone, how can they able to create the change in music octave then also who is the mastermind behind this scheme, he definitely needs to find this out
Pun means to brag or talk big
Choi Dong Yi nods in affirmative then Sukjong asked her name is “Dong Yi”. Choi Dong Yi confirms her name. Sukjong tells although her movement is a little reckless & rash but in the same time it is worth an appraisal for her effort. Sukjong tells that whatever she has done for the sake of this nation, he will not forget her effort in this. Choi Dong Yi looks at him whether to believe what he said as Sukjong smiles at her
The leader & his men are arrested & brought before Seo Yong Gil. Captain Jang & Hwang Jung Gun comes as Seo Yong Gil asked where is Sukjong. Captain Jang informs that Sukjong is not in the premises. Seo Yong Gil is surprise as Captain Jang tells that they have search thoroughly in & around the premises but find no traces of Sukjong’s whereabouts. Seo Yong Gil grabs the leader by the collar & demands where is Sukjong & asked where is exactly is Sukjong. The leader asked what does he mean that Seo Yong Gil is making reference of a King. Sukjong comes & tell them not to panic that he is well. The police bureau kneel to greet Sukjong. Seo Yong Gil asked whether did Sukjong come to any harm. Sukjong assures that he is fine & picks up Seo Yong Gil & asked him to rise. Sukjong show that he is fine. Seo Yong Gil tells that this is all his fault in his naive assumption & his failure in delegation of duties that has led Sukjong to be at risk & asked Sukjong to penalise him. Sukjong tells on the contract there is any, but it is Seo Yong Gil who has saved his life. Sukjong tells that what is left is how to tied up the loose ends. Hwang Jung Gun taking extra looks at Sukjong
Jung In Guk is inform by officer Min that Sukjong was in the scene & show of panic in his expression. Jung In Guk tells the official didn’t he listen attentive to what he has instructed & he asked the official what they are suppose to do now to settle this. The official tells that, it seems that Sukjong went out on a private excursion has appeared in their private residence, but however the traders didn’t know it was Sukjong therefore they wielded swords at him. Jung in Guk shock that the traders swing their swords at Sukjong that Jung In Guk is having the stiffening on his neck hearing the shocking news
Am Hyung is a private excursion dress in incognito to observe the population
Queen Myeongseong reads the report from Jung In Guk & she is shock as her personal sang gung tries to calm Queen Myeongseong as Queen Myeongseong asked her personal sang gung whether Sukjong is alright & free from harm. Queen Myeongseong’s personal sang gung assures Queen Myeongseong that it is a blessing that Sukjong is alright from the ordeal. Queen Myeongseong sigh in relief but however it is said that the traders has all be apprehended in the private residence, now they don’t know what to do. Queen Myeongseong asked how did Sukjong learn of this knowledge & ponder how did Sukjong know of this matter
In the music bureau, all the pyeongyeong is taken out from the store as Hwang Joo Shik asked Yeong Dal what is going on here that all the pyeongyeong needs to be moved again. Yeong Dal tells Hwang Joo Shik that what Choi Dong Yi said was true. It is said that the octave change was source cause by the pyeongyeong. Hwang Joo Shik is surprise as Yeong Dal tell Hwang Joo Shik to see for himself that they needs to test the pyeongyeong for tampering again. Hwang Jeong Soo said that this is nonsense, there is nothing wrong with the pyeongyeong. Then Choi Dong Yi comes that it is because of rock salt. Yeong Dal glad to see Choi Dong Yi. Hwang Joo Shik asked what did Choi Dong Yi just mentioned about rock salt. Choi Dong Yi shows Hwang Joo Shik that this halite stone is the cause that everyone has been deceived by it. Hwang Joo Shik asked Choi Dong Yi to let him have a look at the halite stone then he taste the halite stone & finds it salty then asked Yeong Dal to taste as Yeong Dal spits that it is really salty
Sukjong with the confiscate halite stone & asked his Joint Chief of Staff to start the experiment, as the Joint Chief of Staff drops the halite stone into water & the halite stone starts to bubble as it dissolves in water as other official watch attentively, although Jung In Guk show sign of anxiety. The halite stone in time starts to break down from its solid. Sukjong tells that they have now seen it. Sukjong show the halite stone that the culprit is none other this rock salt that will dissolve in water that is called halite stone, this is the perpetrator to the change in music octave. Sukjong tells that pyeongyeong is the source of tuning pitch for the ensemble because that there is someone who has mixed halite stone in to the manufacturing process of the pyeongyeong therefore has make it inferior & hence the discrepancy in the pitch then because halite stone is use, the traces will soon disappear through evaporation therefore no one will finds out the reason behind the octave change
Pyeongyeong is usually use by pumice slab pumice slabs is that they are not sensitive to changes in temperature or humidity and are thus reliable in establishing the relative pitches of an ensemble piece
Jung In Guk tell Sukjong however it may be, why Sukjong deduce that the source came from this halite stones & this was a scheme plot by some parties & it is said to be manmade. Sukjong calls Seo Yong Gil as Seo Yong Gil explains that the person who made this pyeongyeong is a pyeongyeong craftsman from Chu Jong Su & he is found dead, moreover when his body was found, there was some halite stone found beside his body. Then the official asked that from the body, how can they conclude this evidence. Seo Yong Gil inform that they have recovered the body. Jung In Guk is shock as the official is surprise. Seo Yong Gil tells he will dare to make this statement when he can’t find the body. Seo Yong Gil tells that this morning, they recover the body in Samhaksan. Jung In Guk looks like he has another blow to his plans
Oh Tae Seok tells Sukjong if this is presume to be the truth then this matter definitely will have a mastermind, this is to say that someone is plotting to remove Jang ok Jung & thus this is considered a treason. Oh Yun concurs that this is indeed correct that they need to pursue in finding the mastermind & charge the person for disturbance of peace. Sukjong tells that this must be charge for the crimes that he is really curious to learn who the plotter that mastermind this, it is because no matter who the person may be, that the person will never get Sukjong’s mercy over the matter
Seo Yong Gil leave the palace as Oh Yun approaches Seo Yong Gil & tells that this time he has score a great achievement in this incident & also earn Sukjong’s appraisal & favour, this is not the 1st time that Seo Yong Gil has a lucky strike. Seo Yong Gil asked whether that is so. Seo Yong Gil feel that this lucky strike has been due to his ability. Seo Yong Gil tells that the people that was arrest has been transfer to Uigyeongbu for further actions & tells that it seem that luck will be Oh Yun’s side & wish him success. Oh Yun is surprise at Seo Yong Gil’s remark as Seo Yong Gil excuse that he is busy with his affairs & take his leave.
Oh Yun asked his assistant where are the prisoner now. The assistant tells that he has made preparation for the transfer for the royal interrogation compound. The traders are brought to the grounds. Oh Yun preside the interrogation. Oh Yun tells the interrogator that even they are given a grim & gruesome death by dismemberment, they need to cough up who is the mastermind. The interrogator acknowledge. Oh Yun asked what they are waiting for, to proceed with the interrogation. As the interrogation goes in to the torture mode
Queen Myeongseong reprimand Jung In Guk that he has assures her that this will be done to satisfaction & now it has resulted to this & she asked how can Jung in Guk able to appease this matter. Jung In Guk tells that the traders that has been arrest only know Officer Min. Jung In Guk has instructed Officer Min to flee at once & no one will ever learn of Queen Myeongseong’s involvement in this incident. Queen Myeongseong asked how can she be possible to believe & be rest assure by Jung In Guk’s assurance over the matter. Queen Myeongseong tells that Jung in Guk has given excessive presumption of surety over this incident that it will not fail to deliver. Jung In Guk apologise for his folly. Queen Myeongseong is having a migraine on the matter. Queen Myeongseong said that if Sukjong learns of this matter, it will all over. Jung In Guk assures that Queen Myeongseong is Sukjong’s birth mother, he will be apathy towards his own mother. Queen Myeongseong asked whether Jung In Guk doesn’t comprehend Sukjong’s disposition. Queen Myeongseong tells that Sukjong is King, he is the sovereign, then if he should learn that she is the mastermind, Sukjong will not cover up the matter. Queen Myeongseong look anxious
Jung In Guk asked his staff about Officer Min. The staff tells that Officer Min will leave the capital tonight therefore Jung In Guk can be rest assured that nothing will happened. Jung In Guk tells that this is no time to be giving surety, who can guarantee that nothing will happened likewise. The staff asked what is Jung In Guk suggesting. Jung In Guk tells that if Officer Min is apprehended, then the staff needs to silence him from confessing or else all will be over. Jung In Guk asked his staff whether he is clear on his instruction. The staff acknowledge that he will handle according to the situation at hand & he leaves
Sukjong pondering & recalls Queen Myeongseong staunch refusal to allow Jang Ok Jung to enter the palace. Sukjong pleas with his mother to permit Jung Ok Jung to enter the inner court, this is not because that Sukjong favour Jang Ok Jung, moreover he wants to balance the political power between Seoin & Namin faction. Queen Myeongseong tell that if it so, then select another woman from the Namin faction’s daughters, why Sukjong insist to bring it a woman of humble background & that girl will not do. Sukjong pleas with his mother. Queen Myeongseong reminds Sukjong that regards not only the inner court but even the court ladies ranking that she also wouldn’t permit her to have, as long as she is alive, she will definitely will not permit this to happened. Sukjong sigh at Queen Myeongseong’s opposition.
Jung Ok Jung comes to see Sukjong as she hold back her staff as she sees Sukjong pondering aimlessly at the sky then turns & smiles to see Jung Ok Jung. Jung Ok Jung greets Sukjong as he asked when did she come. Jung Ok Jung tells that she was here just. Sukjong said that if she didn’t come, he would have gone to Chwi Seon Dang to see her. Then Sukjong notice that Jang Ok Jung has just one kind of smile. Jang ok Jung didn’t understand. Sukjong said that he spend the whole night looking into this incident that he is filled with anxiety. Sukjong tells that Jang Ok Jung sees him will be in jubilation & runs to him. Jang Ok Jung tells Sukjong why don’t she starts to run towards Sukjong now. Sukjong tells there is no need, he doesn’t want to this to be forced. Jang ok Jung smiles at Sukjong being childish.
Sukjong asked Jang Ok Jung to come with him, he has a lot to tell Jang Ok Jung. Sukjong relate that it was a frightful night last night. Sukjong tells that he was step by a little ghost, was surmise that he was incompetent then was reprimanded by her thoughtlessly. Jang Ok Jung is surprise. Then Sukjong tells that he is not “pun” (bragging). Jang Ok Jung finds that Sukjong know how to use the term “pun” & how did Sukjong learn of the common folk’s saying & idioms. Sukjong laughs that he learn of this term last night
Choi Dong Yi doing the laundry as she tells Hwang Joo Shik that if he has believe in what she has said, that it will have be fine then she was scolded by Hwang Joo Shik for speaking nonsense. Hwang Joo Shik asked Choi Dong Yi to shut up & asked her to quickly finished her laundry. Hwang Joo Shik said if he could have report the incident then it could spell promotion for him then mumbles what is promotion consider that it is an exit that he can leave the music bureau for high ranking. Choi Dong Yi tells Hwang Joo Shik not to have aspiration, it is already in the past. Hwang Joo Shik asking whether she is at the sideline adding salt to his wounds with her remarks. Hwang Joo Shik tells that he can’t get promoted, who faults is it. Then Hwang Joo Shik blames that it is Choi Dong Yi’s fault. Choi Dong Yi defended how can that be possible be her fault. Choi Dong Yi tells that the person who didn’t believe her was Hwang Joo Shik. Hwang Joo Shik gets up that Choi Dong Yi should spell it clearly to make him understand
Yeong Dal comes calling for Choi Dong Yi & tells there is trouble that she needs to quickly hide. Choi Dong Yi asked what is the problem. Hwang Joo Shik asked what is going on that Choi Dong Yi has cause trouble again. Choi Dong Yi denies that she did not then asked what is the matter about in regards to trouble. Yeong Dal tells there is a bestowed reward for her that she is about to bestow a large reward. Choi Dong Yi is surprise as Hwang Joo Shik queries about a reward for Choi Dong Yi. Yeong Dal confirms that there is a reward for Choi Dong Yi. The bestow reward is awarded to Choi Dong Yi by Sukjong. Hwang Joo Shik shock that the rewards is bestowed by Sukjong. Choi Dong Yi stutter that it is from the King
Hwang Joo Shik, Choi Dong Yi & Yeong Dal runs as Hwang Joo Shik asked whether the reward will be worth 50 nyangs. Yeong Dal said how can that be possible be just 50 nyangs, this is a rewarded bestowed by Sukjong. Then Choi Dong Yi asked whether it could be 100 nyangs. Yeong Dal laughs that anyway, when she reaches there she will soon find out. Hwang Joo Shik warns that if Yeong Dal is playing a trick, he better watch out.
Hwang Joo Shik, Choi Dong Yi & Yeong Dal is shock as the servant brings it table full platter of food. Yeong Dal tell them to just take a look. Hwang Joo Shik asked what this is. Yeong Dal tells what can this be, it is none other than Sukjong has reward them with Royal Palace Cuisine. Hwang Joo Shik is shock at the reward is Oh Shik. Yeong Dal affirms that it is because of Choi Dong Yi’s achievement that Sukjong has bestowed to Royal Palace Cuisine to music bureau. Hwang Joo Shik that he know gets to savour the Royal Palace Cuisine, this is a great honour on his family. Hwang Joo Shik drags Choi Dong Yi to the table setting
Oh Shik is the Royal Palace Cuisine that it is what the King eats
The Chief Eunuch is introduce to Choi Dong Yi. The Chief Eunuch asked whether she is Dong Yi. Choi Dong Yi acknowledge that she is Dong Yi. The Chief Eunuch has a private moment as the Chief Eunuch tells that Sukjong has learn of Choi Dong Yi achievement in solving the change in music octave therefore to show his appreciation, he specially bestow this gift to Choi Dong Yi. The Chief Eunuch asked that the package be brought forwards to Choi Dong Yi. The official asked what is Choi Dong Yi waiting for & asked her to accept it. Choi Dong Yi acknowledged & accept the gift. Choi Dong Yi thanked with gratitude to Sukjong
The music bureau is feasting on the Royal Palace Cuisine. Then Choi Dong Yi comes out as Yeong Dal runs to her & help her to carry her gift then asked whether this is a gift from Sukjong as Choi Dong Yi. Nods. Yeong Dal opens to finds silk & ornaments then a silk hanbok. Yeong Dal tell that the hanbok is make out of Ma Su Dan then this are norigae that is made out of jade then Hwang Joo Shik tells that there is gold bars. Choi Dong Yi tries her hanbok & tells that she could never imagine that this will happened, how could Sukjong learn of this. Choi Dong Yi realise that it was last night His Excellency the Official from the Military Ministry that he must have mentioned her to the King. Hwang Jeong test the gold bar with his teeth & nearly crack his teeth & laugh to find it is genuine. Then whatever Yeong Dal pick up, it is snatch away by Hwang Joo Shik
Ma Su Dan is the highest quality of silk
The Chief Eunuch returns to report to Sukjong after his dispatch to music bureau. Sukjong asked whether the Chief Eunuch has gone to the music bureau. The Chief Eunuch tells that whatever Sukjong has bestow to Choi Dong Yi, he has give personally to her hand. Sukjong acknowledge & he may be excuse. The Chief Eunuch leaves. Sukjong feels the strain in his back from Choi Dong Yi’s weight as a steeping stool as he recalls Choi Dong Yi step on his back & cracks his spine to climb over the fence then asked Sukjong to raise higher to give her height as Sukjong pushes her up & more sounds of cracks from his spine. Sukjong laughs that Choi Dong Yi is really cruel as he carry on with his affairs & finds it amusing
The staff comes very cautiously as he goes to a hut & knocks at the door to asked whether Officer Min is ready as the staff asked him to leaves as Officer Min leaves the capital in the night as they are careful with the movement & surrounding. Officer Min finds something amiss with the journey & tells that this is not the way to the jetty. The staff tells Officer Min there is a change in plans. Officer Min tries to attack but the staff is quicker with his sword & hold Officer Min by his neck with his sword. Officer Min asked why they are doing this. The staff said that they have receive orders to silence him forever. Then someone comes to Officer Min’s rescue & engage with the staff & his men but was eliminate by the rescuers. Officer Min runs but the rescue stops him
Seo Yong Gil pacing where Hwang Jung Gun comes & tells Seo Yong In there is trouble. Seo Yong Gil asked what is it. Seo Yong Gil looks at the massacre of the staff & his men. Seo Yong Gil asked Captain Jang what has happened. Captain Jang tells that why they were trailing the people from the Military Ministry that there was a moment that he has lost them therefore when they found them, they discover the bodies. Captain Jang apologise
Seo Yong Gil informs Sukjong that the people from the Military ministry were found dead. Seo Yong Gil tell following Sukjong’s order to investigate the Military Ministry, there was report that a few of the Military Ministry’s staff has suspicious movement therefore they keep tab on their movement but then discover that they all has been killed. Seo Yong Gil apologise to Sukjong. Sukjong tells that it is alright, how can their death be Seo Yong Gil fault. Sukjong still can’t comprehend over the matter that who is the person who has killed the Military Ministry’s staff & what is the motive behind that kill. Seo Yong Gil tells whether the reason lies in the missing Officer Min’s whereabouts. Sukjong queries on Officer Min. For the Namin faction to find out certain who is the mastermind behind this incident, they might engage in mercenaries to find Officer Min. Sukjong tells that this presumption is not comprehensive as a reason. If the Namin faction has capture Officer Min, they would have wanted to reveal the truth immediately, but however there is none of that from them. Sukjong wonder what is happening here
Oh Yun assistant goes to take Officer Min’s badge & give it to Oh Yun. Oh Yun passes Officer Min’s badge to Jang Ok Jung & tells that this will do as for now. Officer Min is now under their hands & to lay assault to Queen Dowager Myeongseong is the matter of time. Oh Tae Seok asked whether Officer Min will honestly confess. Oh Yun assures that he will, Oh Yun has prepare the arrangement that he will give a full confession. Oh Tae Seok tell that it is fine & they will hand Officer Min to Uigyeongbu. Jang Ok Jung asked whether she is allow to handle this matter using her own method. Jang Ok Jung tells that she has receive extraordinary “courtesy” from Queen Dowager therefore it is better for her to settle the matter with Queen Myeongseong. Oh Tae Seok asked how is Jang Ok Jung going to handle the matter
Queen Myeongseong is taken ill as Queen Inhyeon feed her the medicine tonic. Queen Inhyeon said that Queen Myeongseong has taken the prescription but see no improvement to her health. Then she asked Queen Myeongseong staff how are they are looking after the Queen Dowager. Queen Myeongseong’s personal sang gung apologise. Queen Myeongseong tells Queen Inhyeon not to reprimand the staff & assures Queen Inhyeon not to worry about her health & asked her to return to her residence
Queen Inhyeon tells that Queen Myeongseong has suffer insomnia for the past few days. Queen Inhyeon’s personal sang gung asked why would she be. Queen Myeongseong because of trying to dismissed Jang Ok Jung from the palace has already turn the palace topsy turvy, if she was Queen Myeongseong….Queen Inhyeon warns her personal sang gung not to add personal comments. Queen Inhyeon’s personal sang gung tells the Queen Inhyeon to give a though to the matter, it is not that Queen Myeongseong is upset with fury over Jang Ok Jung’s matter. Queen Inhyeon looks at Queen Myeongseong residence
Queen Myeongseong with her personal sang gung. Queen Myeongseong’s personal sang gung asked Queen Myeongseong to retire to bed, if she persist in being this way, it will harm her health. Queen Myeongseong tells that she must heard it for herself that this matter has been settle before she can be at peace & able to sleep soundly. Queen Myeongseong asked her personal sang gung whether there is any news from Jung In Guk. The palace maid calls out to Queen Myeongseong. Queen Myeongseong’s personal sang gung asked what is the matter. The palace announce that Chwi Seon Dang’s Jang Ok Jung wish to seek Queen Myeongseong’s audience. Queen Myeongseong is shock of jang ok Jung’s visit
Queen Myeongseong’s personal sang gung is worry as Jang Ok Jung confronts the defiant Queen Myeongseong then she asked what is the purpose of Jang Ok Jung’s visit & asked what games is she playing this time with her. Jang Ok Jung defer that they are not games, there is none of those. Jang Ok Jung came to greet her goodnight. Queen Myeongseong is surprise. Jang Ok Jung learns that this past few days that Queen Myeongseong is suffering from insomnia, tonight Jang Ok Jung will to remedy this illness so that she can sleep well therefore she brought Queen Myeongseong a little gift. Jang Ok Jung gives Officer Min’s badge to Queen Myeongseong. Queen Myeongseong asked what is that item, she then picks it up & reads it is Officer Min’s badge & she is shock to see it. Jang Ok Jung tells that she need not be anxious over this person anymore & be rest assured therefore Queen Myeongseong should appease & be calm
Queen Myeongseong tells Jang Ok Jung that she is an insolent, how dare she use this badge to blackmail her. Jang Ok Jung tells Queen Myeongseong how that be possible, as she has mentioned before that this is a little gift from her to Queen Myeongseong. Queen Myeongseong is shock & scream at Jang Ok Jung’s boldness. Jang Ok Jung tells Queen Myeongseong that this incident will come to a conclusion the matter, this is the purpose of her visit to bear this news to Queen Myeongseong. Queen Myeongseong looks resigned as Jang Ok Jung asked what will be Queen Myeongseong decision that she wish to reject Jang Ok Jung sincere token of gift to her. Jang Ok Jung tells that if it is not to be & hope that she will accept this little gift & keep it & will settle her nerves in peace over the matter. Jang Ok Jung will also believe that the incident will never get repeated again & Jang Ok Jung will quietly reside in her residence without troubles. Jang Ok Jung checkmated Queen Myeongseong
Jang Ok Jung tells Chu Sang Gung that they will depart for her residence as they leave. Queen Myeongseong’s personal sang gung come running back to see to Queen Myeongseong to find that Queen Myeongseong is about to have a heart seizure as her personal sang gung asked whether she is alright. Queen Myeongseong exclaims that Jang Ok Jung is indeed brazen & insolent, how dare Jang Ok Jung be so disrespectful towards Queen Myeongseong. Queen Myeongseong’s personal sang gung calling for help outside to call the court physician as Queen Myeongseong has a massive migraine on the way as Queen Myeongseong is finding hard to breath as her personal sang gung tries to calm her down
Oh Yun complains to Oh Tae Seok that they have just let go a golden opportunity & he is upset that this is preposterous to have Jang Ok Jung to handle the matter. Oh Tae Seok tells that this matter, it is certainly correct to have Jang Ok Jung settle the matter. Oh Tae Seok tells that his nephew still doesn’t understand what was the affects that this incident will arise to. Oh Tae Seok tells Oh Yun that Jang Ok Jung main concern is actually Sukjong’s feelings. If Sukjong were to learn that this incident proves that Queen Myeongseong’s involvement & instigated the matter then this matter will not appease without any ease. Sukjong is a King that has set a stringent protocol for the Royal Household to abide to than any other monarchy before him but if this was to happened, what will his feeling be. Sukjong will have to charge his own mother for the crime, will that come to any beneficial to Jang Ok Jung. Oh Yun tells however they have misses a golden opportunity to suppress the political influences of Queen Myeongseong & the Seoin faction. Oh Tae Seok tells Oh Yun that on the contrary, that they just need Seoin faction to know that the evidence is in their hand will be sufficient, with that, Queen Myeongseong & the Seoin faction will not be rash with their action, it is true that Jang Ok Jung is someone to be fear in the palace therefore this wouldn’t be the last of what is about to happened
It is like what is what say by that person a long time ago that she will definitely able to sit in the highest position in the inner court. Oh Yun is surprise as Oh Tae Seok sigh with confidence that it on route to becoming true what Kim Heon has prophesises.
Jang Ok Jung ponder outside as Chu Sang Gung tells that the winds are chill outside & she needs to retire into her residence to rest. Jang Ok Jung acknowledge & return to her residence but she pause & tells Chu Sang Gung there is somewhere that she needs to go for her. Chu Sang Gung asked where is it that Jang Ok Jung wants to instruct her to go. Jang Ok Jung tells that she needs to find someone that has raise her curiousity
The music bureau staff tells Choi Dong Yi that it is enough for today & that she should retire to bed. Choi Dong Yi tells that there is so much work left for them to finished up. The music bureau tells it is Choi Dong Yi’s fortune that they has scrumptious banquet that filled their stomach to their heart content, this is their reward that they will render to Choi Dong Yi. The other staff concurs that it wasn’t for Choi Dong Yi, where mere servant like them will ever get a taste of a royal palace cuisine. They can savour the cuisine that is eaten similar to the Yanban & adding that it is a Royal palace cuisine. The music bureau staff asked Choi Dong Yi to retire to bed & quickly. Choi Dong Yi tells them she is fine, she will finished up & retire. Then the music bureau staff scold Choi Dong Yi to do as she is told
Choi Dong Yi massaging her shoulders that why the music bureau staff is reacting this way that making her embarrassing over the sudden treatment towards her. Choi Dong Yi looks at her gift of norigae that Sukjong gave. Choi Dong Yi tells her that this is to say that the Officer of the Military Minister may not any ability but it most certainly have loyalty for the King that he would have make mentioned of reference of her being a humble servant to the King. Yeong Dal comes & tells that Choi Dong Yi has seen from the front & the back & still can’t get enough of it. She must be really happy with her gift. Choi Dong Yi acknowledge Yeong Dal as this is of course she would be thrill that this can be understood but yet it is unbelievable beyond amazement doesn’t it. Choi Dong Yi concurs. Choi Dong Yi tells that if she has a choice, she wish that she has an alternative reward than this. Yeong Dal queries on an alternative reward. Choi Dong Yi affirms that she would like to seek audience with Jang Ok Jung. Yeong Dal realise that this is correct that Choi Dong Yi really seek the said lady that she has been looking for & presume that “lady” to be Jang Ok Jung. Choi Dong Yi confirms that no matter what the method is that she wishes she can meet with Jang Ok Jung just once would be great. Yeong Dal said how can that be possible, Jang Ok Jung is a person that is high in ranking, how would she have the exceptional ability to meet Jang Ok Jung is like plucking the star from heaven. Choi Dong Yi tells that s it seems. Yeong Dal stands up & tells Choi Dong Yi must be exhausted & she should retire to bed. He has heard that there will be a new appointed Civil Administrator to the music bureau tomorrow therefore the day will be really busy. Choi Dong Yi acknowledge as Yeong Dal leaves & bid him goodnight
Choi Dong Yi keeps her gift then looks up to heaven & tells that in the day like this, it will be nice that she could share this joy with them together, wouldn’t that be great but she tells that good heavens there is a cow to trampled dead a mouse while walking backwards that if they mentioned this to her but yet they will be happy for her. She knows that they are watching over her from above but it will be nice if they can meet in person will be great even just once. Choi Dong Yi calls her father & brother & Cha Cheon Soo that she really wish to see them just once. Then recalls the smiling faces of her father, her brother 7 Cha Cheon Soo as Choi Dong Yi tears while thinking of them
There is a Chinese saying with similar expression that a blind cat only catches a dead mouse
In the police bureau, Seo Yong Gil is busy with the documents then feels the strain. Han Gun Gwan asked Seo Yong Gil to take some rest. Seo Yong Gil tells that they can’t allow the mastermind of this incident to be let off scot free & remain unsolved due to his slacking. Hwang Jung Gun tells that however that Officer Min is missing & his whereabouts unknown, there is no leads to follow through. Seo Yong Gil tells then they will have to find another lead. Hwang Jung Gun tells that Seo Yong Gil is correct in suggesting to find another lead. Seo Yong Gil that a case that remain unsolved, as for him, once is already sufficient, he will see to it that this doesn’t get to repeat itself again
Han Gun Gwan tells that Seo Yong Gil is still being haunted by the case that happened 6 years ago to bother him to this. Seo Yong Gil tells how can he able to forget that. He could never forget the eye glare of that child looking straight at him, that he can’t forget even for a day. Han Gun Gwan tells that the child has vanished without a trace, it is time for him to forget the past & carry on. Seo Yong Gil tells Han Gun Gwan that he still doesn’t understand his behaviour at all after all this years. Seo Yong Gil said that it is true that the matter seems to be futile but if I were to meet her again, he may not able to recognise the child but yet she can’t let go of the memories of that child, her eye glare still haunts me that she can’t forget.
Seo Yong Gil recalls the haunting past that the young Choi Dong Yi pleading to Seo Yong Gil that her father is not a criminal & that it is not her father’s doing that he didn’t killed anyone. Then the young Choi Dong Yi tell that she saw the exact hand gesture that Jang Ik Heon did that was identical to what she saw a court lady was doing. Seo Yong Gil turns to her as young Choi Dong Yi told that Seo Yong Gil has mentioned that this was the important fact. The young Choi Dong Yi asked Seo Yong Gil to find that court lady & the truth will be revealed. Seo Yong Gil wonder where is the child now, are you still alive in this world
In the music bureau, everyone is busy as Hwang Joo Shik calls for them to hurry up. Hwang Joo Shik tells in regards to Choi Dong Yi don’t let him repeat himself twice about overworking Choi Dong Yi. Hwang Joo Shik asked Choi Dong Yi not on the 1st day of work that not to give a bad impression on the newly appointed Civil Administrator & the Deputy (Geum Jong) & asked Choi Dong Yi to speed up. Choi Dong Yi acknowledged. The musician screaming for Choi Dong Yi as Choi Dong Yi attend to them by distributing their sash. Yeong Dal asked for one
Geum Jong is deputy post that is ranking that is hold by the Yanban class
Choi Dong Yi asked why is Hwang joo Shik so edgy today. Yeong Dal tells that the newly appointed Civil Administrator is from the Namin faction that is related to the King, he just want to leave a good impression. Choi Dong Yi asked which family are they from
Oh Tae Pung & his son Oh Ho Yang Sebae to Oh Tae Seok as he has called on the both of them is that because he had understands the importance of the music bureau & assigned both the father & son over there to manage the bureau & hope that they render their utmost effort in management of music bureau. Oh Tae Pung tells that goes without saying that whatever his brother has assigned, he will do his utmost best. Oh Ho Yang assures his Uncle. The father & son looks like a group of klutz
Oh Tae Pung & his son is introduce to the music bureau staff. Oh Tae Pung tells that a misfortune has render upon the music bureau with unfortunate events this is due to that the music bureau has been lacks in its management therefore he has been instructed to be appointed as the Civil Administrator that he will not allow this to repeat itself again as long as he is the Civil Administrator. Oh Tae Pung’s son is introduce as Oh Ho Yang. Oh Tae Pung tells that from this day onwards, he will introduce reforms to the music bureau then he orders that all staff of the music bureau from senior musician to the servants must obey him must bear this in mind & asked them whether they are clear on the matter. The music bureau acknowledge
Oh Tae Pung tells that he should take a tour around the music bureau then asked to lead the way. The official tells that Oh Tae Pung has just be appointed, therefore may be he should rest a moment. Oh Tae Pung tells that where there is time for rest & tells that the music bureau has come to their sense. The official apologise as Oh Tae Pung express in outburst over the suggestion. The he asked where should Oh Tae Pung starts his tour then he asked his son where to start. Then a senior musician suggest that the foundation of the royal arts is dance and music therefore maybe they should start with the dancers first & asked his opinion. The official is bashful about seeing the dancer as Oh Ho Yang demands that the official lead the way
Oh Tae Pung & Oh Ho Yang is given a presentation of the dancing as Oh Ho Yang is drinking as though he is in a Gibang. The music bureau staff tells that Oh Tae Pung has been inspecting the Court Gisaeng for 3 days & nights. Choi Dong Yi tells that indulging with all the joys of festivity, he must be getting bored & tired by now but it seems that they are really enjoying. The music bureau staff tells Choi Dong Yi to be careful with her speech. Choi Dong Yi queries about being careful & asked for what. The music bureau staff tells who else but those idiot that having indulges in debauchery & dissipation. The music bureau staff remind that she is the only the young servant in the music bureau & no one else. If Choi Dong Yi catches their eye, life will end in ruins for her. Choi Dong Yi tells how can this be possible as they are now surrounded by beautiful court Gisaeng that they can be rest assures that this wouldn’t happened
Choi Dong Yi carrying the score sheet & slip from her hands as she tell herself that she is really clumsy. Then Oh Ho Yang comes to hold Choi Dong Yi’s hands as she get a shock & exclaims. Oh Ho Yang smiles like a pervert holding to Choi Dong Yi’s hand. Then she asked Oh Ho Yang what is that he wants. Oh Ho Yang tells Choi Dong Yi has a pair of lovely hands & it matches her face. Choi Dong Yi is surprise then he tells that Music bureau is like heaven, how come a mere servant can enchanted his heart. Choi Dong Yi asked Oh Ho Yang to let her go. Then he asked whether Choi Dong Yi is trying to be flirtatious then tells that she is really cute. Choi Dong Yi asked Oh Ho Yang to let her go & tell that he can’t do this
Oh Ho Yang tells that Choi Dong Yi will not able to escape from this even if she pulls away. Then Choi Dong Yi uses force & strength to pull her hand away as Oh Ho Yang feels the grip slipping then Choi Dong Yi flings her hand away & Oh Ho Yang falls to the ground. Oh Ho Yang gets up really upsets & shouts at Choi Dong Yi for being bold, how dare she do this to her & slaps Choi Dong Yi, Hwang Joo Shik comes to Oh Ho Yang & asked whether he is alright while keeping Oh Ho Yang busy, he signal to Choi Dong Yi to make a run for it. Choi Dong Yi tries to slip away but Oh Ho Yang notice & shouts to her & asked where she is off to. Oh Ho Yang orders Hwang Joo Shik to bring Choi Dong Yi to him that he swear that he will not let Choi Dong Yi lived after what she has done to him. Hwang Joo Shik tries to plea but Oh Ho Yang will not listen & asked Choi Dong Yi to be drag. Hwang Joo Shik goes to Choi Dong Yi & asked what are they going to do now. Oh Ho Yang is really angry
Yeong Dal comes & asked what are they saying that he has heard, they are going to flog Choi Dong Yi & Yeong Dal is really upset. Choi Dong Yi is brought before Oh Ho Yang as Yeong Dal call out for Choi Dong Yi. Hwang Joo Shik tells Yeong Dal that Choi Dong Yi is dead meat & is done for that Oh Ho Yang will not leave her alone, he has heard that Oh Ho Yang is mad & he has made one of the Damo in the Dohwaseo half dead & a cripple after flogging her. Yeong Dal is shock. Oh Ho Yang tells Choi Dong Yi how dare a servant assault a government official & she thinks that she can come out alive from this. Choi Dong Yo defended herself that where did she assault him, that can’t be possible. Choi Dong Yi tells she caught a fright & pull her hand away. Oh Ho Yang asked her to shut up & tells that after given a 20 flog will she still stick to her story. Oh Ho Yang orders the flogging to proceed. The music bureau staff hesitates as Oh Ho Yang shouts what they are waiting for that he wants Choi Dong Yi flog. The music bureau staff begged Oh Ho Yang to show mercy on Choi Dong Yi. Oh Ho Yang asked to show mercy on a mere servant. Oh Ho Yang take out on the music bureau staff. Oh Ho Yang tells that this is fine, he will do this himself if they can’t. Yeong Dal tries to step forward but is pull back by Hwang Joo Shik & asked whether Yeong Dal wants to die
Oh Ho Yang tells Choi Dong Yi what it is to offend a Yanban & the grave consequence she will receive, she will make know to her today. Oh Ho Yang about to strike but Oh Tae Pung shouts at his son & asked what is this commotion. Oh Ho Yang tries to explains as he is surprise to see that it is Choi Dong Yi & tells Oh Ho Yang to halt this. Oh Ho Yang is shock as Oh Tae Pung hiss at his son to halt. Oh Tae Pung tells whether it is this girl. The Senior musician confirms. Oh Tae Pung tells that Senior musician take her & go. The Senior musician asked Choi Dong Yi to come with him. Choi Dong Yi is surprise as the Senior musician repeats & asked Choi Dong Yi to follow him at once. Choi Dong Yi acknowledge & leaves with Senior musician as Hwang Joo Shik wonder what is happening here. Choi Dong Yi tell the Senior musician that it may be rude to asked, where are they going but the senior musician didn’t answer her until Choi Dong Yi is brought to Chu Sang Gung as Chu Sang Gun g asked whether this is the girl. The senior musician confirms that this would be the girl that Jang Ok Jung will be seeking. Choi Dong Yi gets a surprise that jang Ok Jung is looking for her
Jang Ok Jung strolling in her courtyard. Choi Dong Yi wants to confirm that it is really true that jang Ok Jung wish to see her. Chu sang Gung affirms that Jang Ok Jung has learn about her commendable achievement & requested to see Choi Dong Yi & Chu Sang Gung will bring her to Jang Ok Jung but she must go tidy & apply makeup for her appearance to seek her audience
Dan Jeong is make up
Choi Dong Yi goes to her room & taking deep breaths to calm herself that she can’t believe that Jang Ok Jung wishes to see her. Choi Dong Yi takes out the drawing of the butterfly ornament then recalls the time when they meet where she pick up jang Ok Jung’s butterfly ornament. Jang Ok Jung thanked her & tell that this ornament is very dear to her. Choi Dong Yi must determined whether Jang Ok Jung is the same lady that she meet a long time ago then how is she going to open her mouth to ask
Jang Ok Jung looking at her reflection on the pond & wonder on the word “ the shadow” Then Jang Ok Jung recalls her conversation with Kim Heon over about his prophesy & asking whether he mean that there will another woman who will be her shadow. Kim Heon tells that on the contrary that Jang Ok Jung is the shadow. Jang Ok Jung surprise that she will be the person who has it all but yet she is depicted as the shadow that will be left with nothing. Kim Heon confirms that it is affirmative. If that child were to return alive, there is no way that Jang Ok Jung will able to block her radiance therefore if it is possible, it is best that Jang Ok Jung using her best effort to avoid engaging a confrontation with her. Jang Ok Jung feeling a cold chill in her spine, why she suddenly recalls this moment. Then Jang Ok Jung’s palace maid asked Jang Ok Jung if there is something wrong. Jang Ok Jung asked whether her expression tell that she is troubled as the palace maid affirms her expression don’t look well. Jang Ok Jung brushes it of as nothing that she is just recalling some memories. Then a palace maid comes to inform Jang Ok Jung that Chu Sang Gung has return. Jang Ok Jung acknowledge
Choi Dong Yi waiting anxiously then Jang Ok Jung return & asked whether she must be Choi Dong Yi. Choi Dong Yi turns around & only could blankly stare at Jang Ok Jung. Chu Sang Gung asked why is Choi Dong Yi standing there gapping, she needs to greet Jang Ok Jung. Choi Dong Yi sends greeting that she is introduce the surname Cha & her name is Dong Yi from the music bureau to Jang Ok Jung instead of her surname Choi. Jang Ok Jung looks at Choi Dong Yi. Jang Ok Jung invites Choi Dong Yi to her residence as Chu Sang gung asked the palace maid to make tea
Sukjong comes to Jang Ok Jung’s residence as Chu Sang Gung greets Sukjong. Choi Dong Yi sebae to Jang Ok Jung as jang Ok Jung only looks at her. Sukjong is inform that Choi Dong Yi is in Jang Ok Jung’s residence. Chu Sang Gung acknowledge. Sukjong tells that Jang Ok Jung must have raise her curiousity on Choi Dong Yi therefore Jang Ok Jung has requested her presence. Chu Sang Gung tells Sukjong that she will announce his arrival to Jang Ok Jung. Sukjong tell that there is no need, just let the both be for today. Chu Sang Gung is surprise
Jang Ok Jung can tells that Choi Dong Yi has some intelligence as Choi Dong Yi is surprise at the remark. Jang Ok Jung favours her eyes as being lovely that she doesn’t look like a mere servant there is a radiance of intelligence & elegance within Choi Dong Yi. Choi Dong Yi tells that she is not like what Jang Ok Jung has praise her to be, how can a mere servant like her be commendable by such praises. Jang Ok Jung serve tea to Choi Dong Yi & tells that this is chrysanthemum tea. The tea has a lovely fragrance & asked her to drink some. Choi Dong Yi acknowledge as she drink the tea that is served. Jang Ok Jung recites a Goryeo poem about the chrysanthemum that the yellow chrysanthemum is the most precious but for the heavens the white chrysanthemum is deem supreme beautiful. Jang ok Jung tells that it is a Goryeo poem title Yellow White Chrysanthemum. Jang Ok Jung asked whether Choi Dong Yi can recite the next line to the poem. Choi Dong Yi is surprise. Jang Ok Jung tell her that it is alright & asked her to proceed to recite the next line in the poem. Choi Dong Yi tries to explain as Jang Ok Jung insist that she recite & continue the verse to the poem. Then Choi Dong Yi continues the verses of the poem as the people value one over the other with difference, but both flowers through the frost & the elements of weather together. Choi Dong Yi tells that she only know until that verses & go no further. Jang Ok Jung smiles that she has seen a correct evaluation on Choi Dong Yi then she knew that Choi Dong Yi could continue the poem because she sense she is literate
Choi Dong Yi apologise to Jang Ok Jung. Jang Ok Jung tells that she has heard that her achievement has allow her to ride the waves of her troubles. Jang Ok Jung tells Choi Dong Yi that she wishes to render a reward to Choi Dong Yi & what she will like to desire & she may asked whatever she wants & Jang Ok Jung will render her request with satisfactory. Choi Dong Yi tells Jang Ok Jung not to mentioned any rewards as she doesn’t deserve any rewards. Choi Dong Yi tells that she didn’t do this because of taking rewards. Jang Ok Jung is surprise that Choi Dong Yi declines her reward & asked whether this is true. Choi Dong Yi confirms. Jang Ok Jung tells that she is disappointed to have heard this from Choi Dong Yi. Choi Dong Yi is surprise that Jang Ok Jung would feel disappointed. Jang Ok Jung tells that a person who doesn’t greed, it is not a good idea. Jang Ok Jung asked what is it then, is it because that she is a humble servant & thinking that her status doesn’t render her to greed & received such rewards. Choi Dong Yi is surprise by Jang Ok Jung’s remarks. Jang Ok Jung tells that this is a pity, that if Choi Dong Yi has greater aspiration that is far reaching to attained, she would have render her favour for her
Chu Sang Gung announce her presence then informs that Jang Ok Jung must depart to participate in the palace maid ceremony. Jang Ok Jung acknowledge. Jang Ok Jung instruct what has been prepare for Choi Dong Yi to give her then to send her back to her bureau. Chu Sang Gung acknowledge. Chu Sang Gung asked Choi Dong Yi to get up & depart. Choi Dong Yi gets up as Jang Ok Jung ask Chu Sang Gung for her “Tang Yi”. Chu Sang Gung acknowledge as Choi Dong Yi falls on her knees & call on Jang Ok Jung
Na In or palace maid is the lowest ranking of the Court ladies, with the ranking of 9th level
Tang Yi is the official robe that Inner court wears formally
Jang Ok Jung is surprise by Choi Dong Yi sudden exclamation. Chu Sang Gung reprimanded Choi Dong Yi for being bold & asked what with her reaction being so rude. Choi Dong Yi tells Jang Ok Jung that there is actually something she wants….& she earnestly begs for that something that she wants from Jang Ok Jung. Choi Dong Yi tells that this is consider for her the most important item in this world for her & asked whether Jang Ok Jung can fulfilled her request