Choi Dong Yi’s path being blocked as she is surrounded as she steps back. Choi Dong Yi takes one of the solution un-cork it & throw to the man’s face but she tries to run but another man blocks her path with arms as she steps back
Choi Dong Yi: What do you really want?
Choi Dong Yi is being caught by the man as she struggles
Sukjong: Halt!!!
Imperial Guard comes
Man: Who!!!!
Sukjong comes
Sukjong: Let go of your hands off that girl!!!!
One of the man hold tight to Choi Dong Yi
Sukjong: Didn’t you heard what I say….let her go!!!!!
Choi Dong Yi: Your Excellency?
Sukjong: Didn’t you hear!!!! I said to let go of that girl at once!!!!
Choi Dong Yi glad to see Sukjong as the men & Sukjong man draw their swords & engage in a fight. This Sukjong man managed to overcome the men but one of them is holding Choi Dong Yi as hostage as Sukjong’s man point the blade at the hostage taker as the hostage taker puts a knife at Choi Dong Yi’s neck. The hostage taker tells Sukjong to move back or else he will cut Choi Dong Yi’s throat. Sukjong demand that Choi Dong Yi to be releases or else he will be sentence to death without mercy & shout at the hostage taker to do it at once. As Sukjong & his men approaches the hostage taker as he steps back, he trips over a bucket as Sukjong’s man was quick enough pace to manage to grab Choi Dong Yi away to safety while they succumbs the hostage taker men. Choi Dong Yi runs behind Sukjong for safety as he asked her whether she is alright
Choi Dong Yi: Your Excellency?
Sukjong: What is really…are you doing & what is going on here?….Why at this hour…are you here….doing what!!!!!!
Sukjong’s man has the men tied up & brought before Sukjong. Sukjong’s man asked how do Sukjong wants to handle the matter. Sukjong tells that they look like brigands, send them to the nearest police bureau & asked them to charge them harshly for the offense against the nation laws. Sukjong’s man acknowledge then takes the men away as Choi Dong Yi breathes a sigh of relief. Meanwhile Seo Yong Gi finds from Chief Eunuch Han that Sukjong is not in the palace. Chief Eunuch Han confirms that Sukjong went out & mentioned that he wants to looks for Seo Yong Gi & personally left the palace for police bureau. Seo Yong Gi surprise. Sukjong queries Choi Dong Yi on what is happening here, why she is in this late hour, doing in a place like this & what is she trying to do. Choi Dong Yi thanked Sukjong that she was glad he came for saving her & she overcome this danger. Sukjong tells Choi Dong Yi what did he mentioned to her before….didn’t he asked her to go out & return early, if he was heading to the police bureau & happen to encounter her coincidentally, he doesn’t know what will have happened to her. Choi Dong Yi apologise to Sukjong. Choi Dong Yi tells that today, she really have something of an importance. Sukjong queries about “importance”.
Choi Dong Yi acknowledge that actually in the day, she did went looking for Sukjong. Sukjong surprise that Choi Dong Yi came looking for him & asked her where. Choi Dong Yi tells that she went to Government Office, because it is a matter of urgency that she needs to report. Sukjong is surprise but Choi Dong Yi tells that the guard in the entrance has mentioned to her that the guard convey that Sukjong told him that he doesn’t know here. Sukjong has to finds an answer quick as Choi Dong Yi asked why he mentioned that he doesn’t know her. Sukjong tells so it seems, then he tells Choi Dong Yi that the guard at the entrance must has went to the wrong official which is Official Kang. Sukjong tell that Hanseong has 2 Military Official, he is just one of the 2. Choi Dong Yi said it is indeed. Sukjong affirms why wouldn’t he not acknowledge or recognise Choi Dong Yi at all. Choi Dong Yi accept the Sukjong’s explanation that she didn’t know the reason that she thought that Sukjong has forgotten all about her. Sukjong asked Choi Dong Yi what is so urgent that Choi Dong Yi wanted to look for him, what is the matter. Choi Dong Yi tells…as Sukjong perks up to listen
Oh Yun is shock that his Assistant inform that Sukjong went to rescue Choi Dong Yi. The Assistant tells that the men was brought to the nearest police bureau & the person who apprehended them were Sukjong’s personal security forces. Oh Tae Seok wanted to make Choi Dong Yi the scrape goat for jang Ok Jung’s charges. Oh Yun goes to inform Oh Tae Seok that the people who went after Choi Dong Yi & was apprehended will be dealt as brigands therefore it is a relieve & they can be rest assured. Oh Tae Seok asked what is really going on here, how could Sukjong goes out to rescue a servant girl & what is currently happening in this situation. Oh Yun is dumbfounded as Oh Tae Seok can’t comprehend either
Seo Yong Gil greets Sukjong’s arrival at the police bureau. Sukjong tells that he has met Choi Dong Yi on the way here & has learn this matter from her that there is evidence stating that may prove that Jang Ok Jung may be innocent & asked whether this is true. Seo Yong Gil confirms. Sukjong asked where is the corpse now, he must personally see the cadaver himself. Seo Yong Gil acknowledge & lead the way for Sukjong.
In the morgue the coroner dip a lancet with vinegar then rubs the vinegar on the dead pharmacist fingers then takes the cloth to wipe the finger as Seo Yong Gil asked the coroner to show Sukjong the cloth. Sukjong finds no staining on the cloth & acknowledge. Then Seo Yong Gil tells the coroner this time to handle the Ban Ha & then use the same method to test. The coroner wrestle his finger in some Ban Ha then coat his finger with some vinegar then wipe his finger with the cloth & then show the cloth as Sukjong notice a red stain on the cloth. Sukjong asked what has happened here. Seo Yong Gi explains that if the pharmacist has handle Ban Ha the day he died, then his finger will have indicate the same chemical reaction that it will change colour, this is what has happened in the experiment. This experiment prove & determined that the dead pharmacist didn’t handle Ban Ha & the medicine herbs sent to jang Ok Jung’s residence never has them. Sukjong acknowledge then queries that this theory was thought of by Choi Dong Yi & this is her findings. Seo Yong Gi confirms that this is because the pharmacist was murdered due to personal vendetta, moreover the perpetrator has already be caught & arrested, therefore including Seo Yong Gi, it have been a great oversight on the matter & never would have imagine that this cadaver could provide the relevant traces of evidence but seo Yong Gi tells that the whole police force couldn’t do but Choi Dong Yi has did it all. Sukjong acknowledge. Choi Dong Yi in the music bureau pacing & praying
Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon asked her palace maid whether the arrangement to transfer Jang ok Jung to Uigyeongbu, whether her records has been prepared. Jeong Eum affirms. Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon tells that the Uigyeongbu official will come soon & then make sure that the reputation of the Internal Bureau of Investigation is not tarnished & that they must be thorough & make no mistakes & asked whether they are clear. Jeong Eum acknowledge
Jejo Sang Gung comes to the Internal Bureau of Investigation praise them for their efforts. She tells that Internal Bureau of Investigation finding on the petty things that has been embedded that has justify in this case & tell that that the Internal bureau of Investigation will be rewarded for their performance. The Internal Bureau of Investigation palace maid is thrill hearing of the reward. Jejo Sang Gung tells that especially for Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon that her contribution is great in effort on this case. Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon is humble that she didn’t. Jejo Sang Gung tells that once this matter is complete, Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon & Jejo Sang Gung will seek audience with Queen Myeongseong in her residence. Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon is please with the recognition. Queen Myeongseong has heard that the Internal Bureau of Investigation has done well therefore Queen Myeongseong summons Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon & Jejo Sang Gung to see her. Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon acknowledge, she will prepare herself
Jejo Sang Gung leaves as the palace maid congratulate that Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon is being recognise by Queen Myeongseong that she has summon Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon to her residence, this is what she has been awaiting for. The palace maid tells that Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon could be the next candidate for Jejo Sang Gung & that the position is hers to hold. Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon asked the palace maid to shut up on her speculation. Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon tells that the matter is still not over, who may know what the outcome. The palace maid acknowledge but Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon is pleased
As the saying, it is not over until the fat lady sing but then for Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon it will be “spark can start a fire that burns the entire prairie”
Jeong Sang Gung goes to the pharmacy as the staff hands her all their prescription books. Jeong sang Gung tells that she can takes this book with her. The staff affirms as she browse it through. Jeong Sang Gung recalls Choi Dong Yi telling her that she was the person who took the packet of medicine therefore she should know that the packet of medicine doesn’t contain Ban Ha. Bong Sang Gung comes to Jeong Sang Gung as Jeong Sang Gung asked what did she find out. Bong Sang Gung tells that according to Jeong Sang Gung that she felt that Choi Dong Yi wasn’t lying, Bong Sang Gung tells that in her findings there is no herbalist merchant who has sold Ban Ha to any pharmacy. Jeong Sang Gung is surprise
Queen Myeongseong in her residence looking at Official Min’s badge then recalls Jang Ok Jung telling whether she appreciate the gift that Jang Ok Jung has render to her as a gift,…. if she doesn’t reject then Jang Ok Jung hopes that she readily accept her gift & hope that she can appease her nerve to have better slumber rest & Jang Ok Jung trust that this matter will no longer escalate any further & she will just quietly reside in her residence without bother. Queen Myeongseong tells that jang Ok Jung is really insolent & tell how far reaching is her ability. Then Do Sang Gung seeks her audience & comes in to asked whether Queen Myeongseong is looking for her. Queen Myeongseong tells that she will like to go out & asked Do Sang Gung to prepare. Do sang Gung asked where do Queen Myeongseong want to go. Queen Myeongseong tells that isn’t jang Ok Jung going to be transfer to Uigyeongbu, this is said to be really the joy that she has been waiting for, in Jang Ok Jung’s final journey, she will need to see Jang Ok Jung off. Do Sang Gung acknowledge
History facts that Queen Myeongseong (illness), Queen Inhyeon (illness) & Jang Hee Bin (poison) all died in 1701
Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon is shock at what Jeong Sang Gung & Bong Sang Gung is suggesting to her that they are telling her that they need to reinvestigate Jang Ok Jung’s case again. Jeong Sang Gung tells that they has investigate all the merchant who have been associated with the dead pharmacist, there is no record shown that recently or lately that he has ordered or purchase Ban Ha. Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon is surprise at the remark. Bong Sang Gung concurs what Jeong Sang Gung has mentioned is correct. It is because recently that a lot of incidents has the toxicity of the Ban Ha herb has cause death in patients then the pharmacist has stop using this Ban Ha herb that is so toxic in their prescription. Jeong Sang Gung tells that Choi Dong Yi from the music bureau was true in what she has said & tells that Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon that the time is right that they will have to inform this matter to Uigyeongbu about the fact. Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon queries about the fact, what fact are they trying to convey. Jeong Sang Gung & Bong Sang Gun begs Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon to defer as Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon insist that there is no records of purchase doesn’t not mean that the Ban Ha herb was not utilise, there is perhaps that the herbs could be smuggle or bought from some illegal source. Jeong Sang Gung defers as Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon snubs them for not going further with the case & not speak a word about it. Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon tells that they found the ban Ha herb in Chwi Seon Dang, it is there the evidence is already been justified
Chwi Seon Dang is the name Jang Ok Jung’s residence
The palace maid comes in & tells Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon there is trouble & needs her to come out & attend to the matter. Do Seong Ji (Joint Chief of Staff) comes to Internal Bureau of Investigation as Jejo Sang Gung greets Do Seong Ji as Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon picks her legs & hurried to see then notice Do Seong Ji speaking to Jejo Sang Gung & asked that it is the Geum Bu instead of the Uigyeongbu. Jeong Eum comes to Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon & inform that they are not here to transfer Jang Ok Jung, moreover they are here to provide security protection for Jang Ok Jung. Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon, Jeong Sang Gung & Bong Sang Gung is surprise. Do Seong ji has the royal decree to Jejo Sang Gung. Jejo Sang Gun reads & her eyes startle at the content of the decree. Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon sense there is something terrible amiss
Do Seong Ji the Chancellor of the Office of Royal Decrees that handles the writing of the King’s decrees. It is usually of the position of 1st rank that oversees the 6 Ministries. This is also the position that Min Jung Ho held in Dae Jang Geum.
Geum Bu is the Royal Guard that looks after the security of the Royal Household
Queen Myeongseong then queries that isn’t Jang Ok Jung being apprehended at Jin Si. Do Sang Gung confirms that this is what has been said. Queen Myeongseong asked Do sang Gung to go & find out what is happening over there. Jung In Guk comes in exclaiming that there is trouble. Queen Myeongseong asked Jung In Guk what is the commotion about. Jung In Guk tells that Sukjong has void his decree to apprehend Jang Ok Jung. Queen Myeongseong is surprised & asked what is the reason behind it & what has happened. Jung In Guk is choking to give her an answer
Jin Si is the hour of dragon it is between 7-9 am. Queen Myeongseong must have a terrible sore throat that her voice cracks
Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon learns from Jejo Sang gung that Jang Ok Jung is innocent as she claims that this is impossible & that the evidence is clear certain. Jejo Sang Gung question that what evidence, the evidence is clearly written on the royal decree. The police bureau has submitted the report, in the content it is not just to prove of Jang Ok Jung’s innocence, moreover that this evidence has been personally justified & confirmed by Sukjong. Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon is surprise that Sukjong is involvement in the investigation. Jejo Sang Gung asked do they know who has found this out, it is none other than that Choi Dong Yi from music bureau. Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon is shocked. Jejo Sang Gung asked whether they understand that they only took substantial surface evidence to make their case & quick & hasten charge with inconsiderately & then allow a mere humble servant girl to finds out the truth that is on the contrary. Jejo Sang Gung asked what is the Internal Bureau of Investigation suppose to do now, who is going to bear the responsibilities of this embarrassment
Uigyeongbu soldier takes Choi Dong Yi to Uigyeongbu then asked Choi Dong Yi to wait as they need to take a statement from her about a few question. Choi Dong Yi acknowledged. Oh Yun & his Assistant look at a distance as the assistant points that this is Choi Dong Yi. Oh Yun asked whether it was Choi Dong Yi who has found out the truth about Jang Ok Jung’s incident. The assistant confirms that this is indeed
Jang Ok Jung surprise to learns from Do Seong Ji that what they are implying that the evidence prove she is innocent & that the proven evidence was by none other than Choi Dong Yi. Do Seong Ji confirms. Do Seong Yi apologise that Jang Ok Jung has to suffer in difficult & hardship that she has been held in questioning & Sukjong ahs decree that they will provide her with the security to escort her back to her residence safely. Jang Ok Jung is glad to hear that she is finally freed
The whole Internal Bureau of Investigation gather to send off Jang Ok Jung. Do Seong Ji escort Jang Ok Jung out & invites her to lead out. Jo Sang Gung & her palace maid greets Jang Ok Jung. Jang Ok Jung tells that she has let her staff must has suffer. Jo Sang Gung tells that they can take in stride with what they have suffer is nothing compare to Jang Ok Jung able to prove her innocence that injustice has render upon her & it is clearly an injustice besiege on Jang Ok Jung.
Jejo Sang Gung apologise to Jang Ok Jung for her grievances in her questioning that it is all the fault of the Internal Bureau of Investigation’s folly & mishandling that they don’t know how they are going to rectify the wrong doing that has been done towards Jang Ok Jung. Jang Ok Jung looks at Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon where Jejo Sang Gung asked Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon to apologise to Jang Ok Jung & beg for her forgiveness. Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon apologise that she has done Jang Ok Jung a great injustice & begs for Jang Ok Jung’s forgiveness. The staff of Internal Bureau of Investigation bow before Jang Ok Jung
Jang Ok Jung tells that it is perhaps that the person that they supposedly has done wrong & now should be beg for forgiveness, may not be referring to her moreover it is the servant girl from the music bureau who has found out the gospel truth on the matter. Jang Ok Jung tells because of their folly & their incompetent that has lead to this outrageous incident but then they needs to have Choi Dong Yi to help them settled their problems for them & asked whether she is correct. The staff of internal bureau of investigation has to eat the humble pie
Jang Ok Jung approach Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon & asked her how is it now, why a servant girl can able to surpass the capabilities of the entire Internal Bureau of Investigation that is none to compare. Jang Ok Jung asked whether she should feel some slight fear of concern & anxiety over the future of Internal Bureau of Investigation. Jo sang Gung asked what are they doing that they should make a path for Jang Ok Jung to access. The staff of Internal Bureau of Investigation part a path for Jang Ok Jung to leave the Bureau. Jang Ok Jung marches out of Internal Bureau of Investigation in dignity. Jang Ok Jung asked Do Sang Gung to bring Choi Dong Yi to her residence that she wants to see Choi Dong Yi at once. Jo Sang Gung acknowledge.
Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon is upset as the palace maid asked her to calm down that they has to be make humbled by a servant of the music bureau, it is because of Choi Dong Yi that she has suffer in disgrace. Ae Jung tells that it is like the heaven has turn topsy turvy that she complains that one Choi Dong Yi has stir such a commotion in their Internal Bureau of Investigation. The palace maid tells that this will be spreading in the palace like hot cakes, then they don’t know where will they able to hide their shame. Ae Jung asked whether this is really indeed a blind cat only catches dead mice, how can Choi Dong Yi has such far fetch outstanding capabilities. Bong Sang Gung comes to reprimand Ae Jung for her voice upset as Bong Sang Gong tells that the least Choi Dong Yi has made an effort on the matter. Ae Jung surprise at Bong Sang Gung’s remarks as Jeong Sang Gung & her approaches the Ae Jung & the palace maid. Bong Sang Gung tells that they are really a bunch of disappointment, that they have lost to a servant, what is there they need to say to that unfairness, then if they feel injustice is render then they should spent time looking into the matter more diligently in the cases. Ae Jung is left speechless. Bong Sang Gung asked why are they still standing there & asked them to disperse to their respective places. Ae Jung & the other disperse as Jeong Eum tells that she can’t comprehend how can a servant would have thought of such a thing. Jeong Sang Gung tells that it is indeed that she too is very surprise at Choi Dong Yi ability. Jeong Eum tells that she has heard that Jang Sang Gung & Bong Sang Gung has found out about other leads of evidence, if they now present the evidence….Jeong Sang Gung tells that this matter will only escalate their incompetent. Jeong Sang Gung tells that incompetent is more greater than being embarrass but to deny their incompetent is really finding excuse for themselves. This is clearly the Internal Bureau of Investigation’s mistake & folly. Jeong sang Gung tells that the entire Internal Bureau of Investigation actually couldn’t surpass Choi Dong Yi. Bong Sang Gung can only sigh
Jang Ok Jung in her residence reading. Jo Sang Gung announce her presence as jang Ok Jung asked her to enter then comes in to inform that Choi Ding Yi has been brought as Jang Ok Jung tells Choi Dong Yi to enter at once. Jo Sang Gung asked Choi Dong Yi to come in as Choi Dong Yi enters & greets Jang Ok Jung as Jang Ok Jung asked her to come nearer & sit down. Jang Ok Jung tells as for her she doesn’t know where to begin to asked how grateful she is towards Choi Dong Yi then this boundless feeling of appreciation there is no words can be spoken to explain her gratitude. Choi Dong Yi tells there is no need for such praise, in return that Jang Ok Jung has been kindness & favour render to her. Choi Dong Yi tells that she didn’t anything extraordinary. Jang Ok Jung tells how can that no be extraordinary then it is because of her help that she was able to return to her residence safely, how can Choi Dong Yi tells that it is nothing. Jang Ok Jung tells that she know that Choi Dong Yi is quick witted but however this matter has really surprise her beyond imagination. Jang Ok Jung asked how did Choi Dong Yi thought of the matter. Choi Dong Yi tells that this is because her confidence & trust for Jang Ok Jung. Choi Dong Yi tells Jang Ok Jung that she believes that Jang Ok Jung will not condone to do subvert action therefore she determined to find traces of evidence to prove otherwise, then bearing that perspective of mind to go find an answer then she found the answer from the corpse, hence Choi Dong Yi didn’t think that she did anything of an extraordinary on the contrary nothing humble in status like hers, she is willing to beg for forgiveness that she couldn’t pay Jang Ok Jung benevolence towards her that she doesn’t know how to pay Jang Ok Jung’s kindness
Jang Ok Jung tells that Choi Dong Yi is wrong in that. Choi Dong Yi surprise at Jang Ok Jung’s remark that Choi Dong Yi possess this intelligence, however whatever Choi Dong has said it is incorrect. Jang Ok Jung tells that nothing but humble in status like her, that is incorrect. As for her, Choi Dong Yi is…..that for her have met to be the most blessed & propitious person on this earth. Choi Dong Yi is surprise, Jang Ok Jung nods
Sukjong goes to rebuke his court as incompetent that Jang Ok Jung has been instigate plot after scheme furthermore the mastermind to these scheme has always come out missing without a trace. Jung In Guk is uneasy. Sukjong tells that it is really a joke that all this were to happen just within one month. Sukjong asked whether his court is able to see what inadequate the ability of his court is leading to. Sukjong tell that he now has the feeling of fear that his court that this matter doesn’t like with jang Ok Jung but moreover it is this country political administration that is at fault here that is the reality. Sukjong tells that the court has been so embroiled in their political faction dispute among each other that they has been fighting tooth & nail that they end up throwing vendetta at each other that in the end the result is that they have a really a disintegration of the political system. The court chorus Sukjong’s forgiveness. Sukjong tells his court that he hope that his comments & their remorse are not taken in passing therefore he tells them to adhere & abide what he has said & don’t wait for matter to be escalate until that Sukjong couldn’t forgive or render mercy to them, moreover Sukjong warn them that he will pay attention the matter very diligently & no matter what may be the mastermind, he will not render any mercy at all & asked whether the court is clear in what he has said. The court apologise
Sukjong goes back to his study & tells Seo Yong Gi that the person that is most embarrass over the situation should be really be him. Sukjong tells that this political administration from the start that he was the person who decided to close the lid on their crimes. Sukjong asked what Seo Yong Gi’s opinion is that it is the King’s decree that he can’t denied & that Seo Yong Gi has been asked to close up the cases & left Seo Yong Gi bitter at heart. Seo Yong Gi hesitates as Sukjong smiles that he has guess it correctly that Seo Yong Gi is an honest person that will not be false with his feeling. Seo Yong Gi apologise as Sukjong tells that he will not relent this matter a 2nd time, he must find out who the mastermind is who instigate this scheme & he wish that Seo Yong Gi will render his assistance & support to him. Sukjong tells that it will not be easy that it needs time moreover it may appear that the adversary may be too difficult to tackle or encounter, whoever it may be but however whoever it may be that he trust Seo Yong Gi will be thorough in his investigation finding & hope that Seo Yong Yi don’t forget Sukjong determination on the matter & asked Seo Yong Gi not to let up any suspicion. Seo Yong Gi acknowledge that he will give his utmost effort on the matter
Yeong Dal & the music bureau anticipate the rewards that Choi Dong Yi might received & asked why Choi Dong Yi is still not back yet. Hwang Joo Shik tell that Cho Dong Yi has been summon to Jang Ok Jung’s residence, there is definitely some bestowed rewards for Choi Dong Yi to receive. Yeong Dal agrees, then Hwang joo Shik imagine that it could be Oh Shik (Royal banquet cuisine) again. Hwang Joo Shik said that this time, they will able to savour yet again the Royal banquet cuisine. Yeong Dal asked that it will be Royal banquet cuisine again, then when Cho Dong Yi mentioned to them about some corpses, that they thought she was mad, never imagine that this was meant to be such a great discovery that left people in amazement . Hwang Joo Shik tells that if he knew that he would have added some praise for Choi Dong Yi in encouragement
Choi Dong Yi comes in with a big package as the staff shouts that Choi Dong Yi is back then the music bureau all raise to the point of excitement seeing her as she was surprise at the overwhelming response. Yeong Dal & Hwang Joo Shik help her with her package & asked why are they are acting this way. Yeong Dal tells to let them see what she has in the package, it must be some rewards. Choi Dong Yi asked why Yeong Dal is snatching the package that Choi Dong Yi tells that to leave the package to her then Hwang Joo Shik grabs it & asked to see what it is the package as Hwang Joo Shik asked whether it is gold bar or silks or how much money did they reward her as they open only to find soiled boots. Yeong Dal tells what is this, soiled boots. Choi Dong Yi embarrassingly tries to wrap up the package as Hwang Joo Shik asked why there is such item in the package. Choi Dong Yi tells that when she came in Official Jang that the shoes were soiled that he wants her to wash & clean it then mend the shoes, that is why she brought in. Hwang Joo Shik then asked Choi Dong Yi where is the reward, didn’t they give her any. Choi Dong Yi surprise about “reward”. Yeong Dal queries about reward that she was call to Jang Ok Jung’s residence that they didn’t give her any reward. Choi Dong Yi confirms there isn’t any. Hwang Joo Shik throw his temper on the soiled shoes in disappointment. Choi Dong Yi confuse to see Yeong Dal 7 Hwang Joo Shik so disappointed & so goes to the rest of the staff at music bureau & asked what is wrong with everybody
Choi Dong Yi learns that everyone in the music bureau was anticipating that Choi Dong Yi will received a reward. Yeong Dal tell that this is of course that she has achieve a great accomplishment, that this time the rewards will be bestowed to music bureau another royal banquet cuisine. Choi Dong Yi tells that she didn’t do this to reap for the sake so called reward. Hwang Joo Shik tells that Choi Dong Yi may think that it is so, but however the King might think on the contrary. Hwang joo Shik tells that Choi Dong Yi this time has saved Jang Ok Jung whom has rested favour with Sukjong. Choi Dong Yi tells however….Yeong Dal tells that he feels that they maybe impatient, the last time the reward came after a day, so definitely the reward will come tomorrow. Hwang Joo Shik concurs that it take a day to prepare the royal banquet cuisine. Choi Dong Yi asked what are they supposed to do when there is nothing coming as a reward. Hwang Joo Shik tell there is something. Yeong Dal asked what would they be serve as Hwang Joo Shik imagine that it could be grilled meat as Yeong Dal tells that he will skip his meal to savour the banquet. then they imagine savouring the royal banquet by feeding each other imaginary as Choi Dong Yi doesn’t know what to do with Yeong Dal & Hwang Joo Shik & what is wrong with everybody here
In Queen Inhyeon residence as Ahn Sang Gung comes in & asked whether the packet of medicine was delivered to Jang Ok Jung’s residence. An Sang Gung confirms that the medicine did indeed deliver to Jang Ok Jung’s residence that is prohibited & that to think of Jang Ok Jung’s reckless actions….Queen Inhyeon tells Ahn Sang Gung that this matter is never to be brought up again. Queen Inhyeon said that in regards to her medicine tonic that implicate Jang Ok Jung to have suffer injustice. Queen Inhyeon asked whether Ahn Sang Gung has convey her greetings. Ahn Sang Gung tells she didn’t personal convey the greeting to Jang Ok Jung as Sukjong is in her residence. Queen Inhyeon acknowledge. Queen Inhyeon can’t hide her disappointment as she heard that this time, the person who help Jang Ok Jung is a servant from music bureau. Ahn Sang Gung confirms that this is what has been said. Queen Inhyeon tells that a servant would have such an ability, this is to say that Jang Ok Jung is really anyone’s envy in her selection of loyal people
Sukjong with Jang Ok Jung in her residence as he asked whether Jang Ok Jung harbours any disappointment towards Sukjong. Jang Ok Jung tells that Sukjong has she already mentioned the last time, that Sukjong coming to see her, is already the greatest satisfactory in itself. Sukjong tells that he has hear this from Jang Ok Jung, he is indeed grateful. Sukjong tells that all this that has happened, that this should be befitting that it is draw down to Choi Dong Yi’s single effort. Sukjong tells Jang Ok Jung that a young girl of humble origin would have figure this matter out & seek the truth. Sukjong thinking about it further really amaze him still. Jang Ok Jung agrees that she concurs with Sukjong
Jang ok Jung tells that in the music bureau that conceal such a talented servant that she finds it really a pity. Sukjong nods in affirmative. Jang Ok Jung tells Sukjong that she actually has a favour to asked Sukjong. Sukjong queries about the “favour” & Sukjong asked whether this is made in reference for Choi Dong Yi. Jang Ok Jung affirms
Choi Dong Yi with the music bureau staff as the staff asked Choi Dong Yi don’t overwork herself or else she will fall ill. Choi Dong Yi tells that she was caught up busy with other matter that her chores has been neglected & then apologise to the staff for her slack. The staff tells looking at her, he doesn’t think that her fate will be that bad, even if they has accomplished great feat for the country, doesn’t this go without an utter notice just because it is merely a servant that she has to wash & polish the whole day. The other staff concurs that Choi Dong Yi is so intelligent but yet from humble origins then he afraid if she was born to a Yangmin posterity, she would have receive her great reward. Choi Dong Yi tells what the both staff prattling about that she has just been lucky that she managed to solve the matter. Choi Dong Yi tells that she will put this music sheet to the store. The staff complaints of the status limited, for them it is already sufficient but Choi Dong Yi should complaint of unfair that she has been born at the wrong era
Yangmin is a class above Cheonmin
Choi Dong Yi in the store then drops that music sheet as goes to pick it up & sighs that she does feel that life is treating her unfairly as she recalls that the staff complaint the limitation of their status but then she brushes it away that she is a fool to think of that. Sukjong is contemplating over the matter. Jo Sang Gung asked jang Ok Jung whether she wish to do this for Choi Dong Yi. Jang Ok Jung affirms that if this were to have Sukjong’s consent that for the benefit of Choi Dong Yi & for herself will be a great advantage. Jo Sang Gung tells that she is aware of Choi Dong Yi’s intelligence but if this matter doesn’t handle well that it will create a ripple wave of repercussion in the palace. Jang Ok Jung tells that this is none of Jo Sang Gung’s concern. Jo Sang Gung acknowledge. Jang Ok Jung tells that she has heard of her brother’s return. Jo Sang Gung tells that she has heard that he is on the boat from Qing China, it will be soon that he will arrive in Hanseong. Jang Ok Jung express that she really want her brother to have a look at Choi Dong Yi immediately, Jang Ok Jung tells that her brother really know how to read one’s destiny & she is curious to know what her brother thinks of Choi Dong Yi’s
Jang Hee Jae arrives in Hanseong as his valet asked whether he is heading to his residence. Jang Hee Jae tells that he has something that he needs to attend & asked his valet to go back first. The valet is surprise as Jang Hee Jae tells that it has been a while since he was in the capital, he needs to tell the capital. Meanwhile Cha Cheon Soo goes looking around & asked that it should be nearby. Yeong Dal waiting at this house asking that the person was supposed to be here at Jin Si as he see no sign of him. If this continues what if the Royal banquet cuisine comes. Yeong Dal runs to see Cha Cheon Soo who apologise. Yeong Dal asked whether Cha Cheon Soo is recommended by Mr. Choi from the police bureau in asking for a rented lodging. Cha Cheon Soo confirms. Cha Cheon Soo greet formally but Yeong Dal cut him short & asked him to come quickly to have a look that he urgently need to rush somewhere. Yeong Dal show the room & tell that there will be no other place in the capital that the rent is so cheap. Yeong Dal tell that Cha Cheon Soo is ware that he is a court musician in the music bureau. Cha Cheon Soo said that he has heard. Yeong Dal laid down the house rules that he doesn’t wish to see his place mess up with dirt, especially like this, as Yeong Dal picks on Cha Cheon Soo’s dirt on his clothing & tells that this really upset him. Cha Cheon Soo tells that he will pay attention & caution to cleanliness & general hygiene of the place. Yeong Dal tell that he should be careful that Yeong Dal warn that he like his knuckles to do the talking, if he doesn’t want to be beaten, this is the best that he adhere to it, as Yeong Dal & asked whether Cha Cheon Soo understands. Cha Cheon Soo acknowledge. Yeong Dal asked to put down his belonging then go out to look around the premises that he is busy & need to make a move. Yeong Dal leave as Cha Cheon Soo asked why it has to be a Court musician that is the same occupation as Choi Dong Joo
Jin Si is the hour of the dragon between 7-9am
Yeong Dal leaves that he really know that he is late then Jang Hee Jae comes running asking Yeong Dal to save him. Yeong Dal is shock to see a panic Jang Hee Jae & give Yeong Dal a fee as jang Hee Jae runs into the house. Then an angry husband asked whether Yeong Dal has seen a man running along & has enter into which house. Yeong Dal asked a man as angry husband tells that he must have enter into that house that he is certain that he has seen him enter into this house as Yeong Dal stops the angry husband & asked what is he trying to do & tell that this is his house. Then angry husband asked Yeong Dal to move aside. Yeong Dal tries to fight but the angry husband already throw the 1st punch at him then accused that Yeong Dal is in league with the man, Yeong Dal scream for mercy
Cha Cheon Soo comes out to asked the angry husband to let go Yeong Dal. Cha Cheon Soo tells that he doesn’t know what is going here but how can they stir trouble in other people’s premises therefore asked them to release Yeong Dal at once. The angry husband went for Cha Cheon Soo who avoided his punches & defend himself, then throw him to the ground, then his other friends come to help in the fight with cudgel where Cha Cheon Soo easily overcome them in just a few strokes at ease & throw the cudgels back at them. Cha Cheon Soo asked if they don’t wish to have another bout of battering, then he advice them to scat away as fast as possible. Cha Cheon Soo approaches Yeong Dal who beg him not to beat him up as Cha Cheon Soo just wanted to pick Yeong Dal from the ground & asked whether he is alright. Yeong Dal said that he is fine & asked Cha Cheon Soo to be rest assured
Jang Hee Jae comes out & applause Cha Cheon Soo’s excellent fighting skills & praise that he is wonderful then asked what is Cha Cheon Soo’s name. Cha Cheon Soo asked whether Jang Hee Jae is the person that the men were after. Yeong Dal confirms as Cha Cheon Soo asked what has happened & why the men are after Jang Hee Jae. Jang Hee Jae tells that there is nothing serious to be concern, it is just that he was the fornicator to that angry husband’s wife. Yeong Dal shock that jang Hee Jae admits so readily to fornication. Jang Hee Jae tells that this world that his wife may find suitable suitor to be reckon, why as a man the angry husband has to get so upset about the matter & asked whether Yeong Dal & Cha Cheon Soo concurs as they drew blank on their faces. Jang Hee Jae laughs as he could tells that Yeong Dal & Cha Cheon Soo has never fornicated
Oh Tae Seok surprise that Jang Hee Jae has return returns & asked whether this time, he will start to create more troubles. The Assistant tells that it could be that he has spent all his finances. Oh Tae Seok tsk tsk at Jang Hee Jae style of debauchee & asked how could Jang Ok Jung’s brother be such a morally dissolute person. Oh Yun asked his Uncle not to worry, this is just easy for them to handle, if Jang Hee Jae is ambitious to gain ranks as Jang Ok Jung aspire to be in the inner court, it will be difficult headache for them. Oh Tae Seok tells before people starts to gossips, they better designate some position for him that they have less worry about him. Oh Yun acknowledge
Oh Yang Ho is thrilled that Jang Hee Jae has return & informed his father. Oh Tae Pung is also happy. Mdm Park tells that the Casanova has return from abroad….Mdm Yoon must be really stress. Oh Tae Seok agrees that she will be indeed, this is trouble. Mdm Park takes the food tray away & leaves as Oh Ho Yang tells that Jang Hee Jae has return then the bird of the feather flock together. Oh Tae Pung agrees that they should find a good timing to have drinks together. Oh Ho Yang tells that he will arrange a time & venue in this few days as Oh Tae Pung nods in affirmative
Mdm Yoon is angry with the return of her son to the capital that he has just come back & he already stirring trouble. Mdm Yoon asked whether will his wandering & libertine way is going to end. Jang Hee Jae said that it is indeed & tells that he already sick of living this kind of lifestyle. Mdm Yoon asked whether that is the best excuse he can come out with. Jang Hee Jae tells that it is not an excuse but it is a fact. Mdm Yoon asked her son to shut his trap & leave as she doesn’t want to lay her eyes on him. Mdm Yoon tells of her anxiety about the girl from the palace who is currently outside & that she wonder & to know where her courage come from which bearings.
Jang Hee Jae queries about the girl from the palace. Mdm Yoon tells that this girl has help to render a great assistance for jang Ok Jung to stir out of trouble waters, is none other than a servant from music bureau. Jang Hee Jae asked whether Choi Dong Yi is outside of their residence. Mdm Yoon tells does he know how much Jang Ok Jung suffer recently. Mdm Yoon tsk tsk her son that when will there be a time that Jang Hee Jae will be of great help to her sister. Then jang Hee Jae asked where is Choi Dong Yi now
Choi Dong Yi is outside waiting as Jang Hee Jae tells that she must be the said girl. Choi Dong Yi greets Jang Hee Jae & asked who may he be as he stares at her profusely almost lustfully & surprise Choi Dong Yi that he mentioned that she is a little girl. Choi Dong Yi move away shyly as Jang Hee Jae stare at her from under. Choi Dong Yi asked what is the matter as Jang Hee Jae laughs that he has frighten her & tell her that not to worry that she is not his type he likes. Choi Dong Yi is surprise at his remark. Mdm Yoon’s maid calls out to Jang Hee Jae that Choi Dong Yi is calling for Choi Dong Yi. Jang Hee Jae tells that Choi Dong Yi may go that there is someone looking for her. Choi Dong Yi leaves but took another glance at Jang Hee Jae
Jang ok Jung is happy to see her brother as she run to greet Jang Hee Jae as Jang Hee Jae greets her sister. Jang Ok Jung asked when did he arrive. Jang Hee Jae tells that he has just arrive at Hanseong today, once he landed, he quickly come over as far as he can. In the residence, Jang Hee Jae sebae to his sister. Jang Ok Jung tells her brother that she has been awaiting for his return to the capital. Jang Hee Jae tells that he also has been waiting for the time that he can return to the capital, that he has waited & yearning in longing. Jag Ok Jung tells that it was easy for her brother to return to the capital that it will be long before her brother will start stirring at troubles. Jang Hee Jae laugh whether Jang Ok Jung has already heard. Jang Hee Jae tells that it is true that he want to portrayal to people that he is libertine that he really want people to perceive as a person who indulges that it will avoid people’s attention & they will be less cautious about him. Jang Hee Jae tells her sister that the time is not right yet although he is weary on his disguise & fornication portrayal but not he still need to bear & endure. Jang Ok Jung defers with jang Hee Jae to tell him that this time is right
Jang Ok Jung tells her brother that she has swear an oath before she 1st enter the palace & asked whether Jang Hee Jae remembers. Jang Ok Jung tells her brother that she will swear to him that she will able to sit on the highest position in the inner courts. Jang ok Jung tells that the period of being cautious waiting is now over, this is the time that what they has be prepared for may now be expedited. Jang Hee Jae reminds that if Jang Ok Jung has decided to execute her plans then it is a point of no return. Jang Ok Jung affirms that she knows. Jang Ok Jung tells that this time, she has a big assistance from Choi Dong Yi that she is quick witted & will be of great assistance & trust. Jang Ok Jung tells that she will utilise Choi Dong Yi in expediting her initial plans that to create a stirring ripple of waves in the inner court ladies’ calm waters
Nae Yeong Bu is the Inner Court ladies. These are Court ladies with official ranking from 1-9 levels
Jang Hee Jae query whether her sister is referring to Choi Dong Yi that is a servant of the music bureau. Jang Ok Jung tells whether her brother has heard about Choi Dong Yi. Jang Hee Jae tells not only that he has heard her but he actually met her. Jang Ok Jung tells that her brother has met Choi Dong Yi. Jang Hee Jae affirms as Jang Ok Jung is eager what Jang Hee Jae thinks of her that she trusts her brother’s hind sight of a person than anyone else. Jang Hee Jae smiles as jang Ok Jung asked what is wrong & asked whether Jang Hee Jae sees Choi Dong Yi that is inadequate. Jang Hee Jae grunts, as Jang Ok Jung wants a reply. Jang Hee Jae sees how anxious Jang Ok Jung is towards Choi Dong Yi tells him that she really like Choi Dong Yi but if she was him, he will not leave Choi Dong Yi at her side. Jang Ok Jung is surprise at Jang Hee Jae’s warning
Sukjong is contemplating. Meanwhile Choi Dong Yi going on a shopping errand for the court musician to buy otgoreum as the storekeeper asked her to choose as she is choosing, Sukjong stand beside her to choose & pretend that coincidentally that they has bump to each other as they surprise to see each other
Otgoreum are coat tie string like a waist belt
Choi Dong Yi: Oh….Your Excellency?
Sukjong: Isn’t this Pungsan?
Choi Dong Yi: What a coincident that we meet each other here
Sukjong: yes…this is indeed….This world is really small…Looking at you, that you must be running errand for someone
Choi Dong Yi: Yes…..this time I am not here to stir troubles
Sukjong: Is it…..are you not….
Choi Dong Yi: Do you perceive me as a person who is always looking for trouble….Your excellency why are you here
Sukjong: I…am just observing the society as it is
Choi Dong Yi: Oh!
Sukjong laughs when he learns from Choi Dong Yi that the music bureau are waiting in anticipation for the royal banquet cuisine to come as a reward & they are waiting until they are almost starving. Choi Dong Yi confirms that she doesn’t know what she supposed to do, that she know that it is because the King will not bestowed such a grand reward again. Sukjong concurs that this is of course. Sukjong tells that he has seek audience with the King lately that it seems he doesn’t have that intention at all. Choi Dong Yi asked whether this is true. Sukjong tells that the reward will not be of this kind & asked whether Choi Dong Yi is disappointed. Choi Dong Yi denies that there is nothing of that sort. Sukjong tells ready from her tone of voice there is some slight disappointment. Choi Dong Yi affirms that it is not & tells that she is fine without the rewards but the others are yearning for it to partake.
Sukjong: Then…I will give you the reward
Choi Dong Yi: What?
Sukjong: I will bestowed a reward to you on behalf of the King
Choi Dong Yi: What?
Sukjong: Let’s go
Choi Dong Yi: No matter whether the King bestow to you or if I were to buy it for you, is still consider the same in all
Sukjong holds Choi Dong Yi by her wrist & drag her to come along. Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal follow behind & is surprise that Choi Dong Yi is with a Yanban as Yeong Dal asked whether that is Choi Dong Yi at the distance as Choi Dong Yi concurs & asked who is the person beside her. Sukjong tells Choi Dong Yi that he will buy her anything she wants. Yeong Dal & Hwang Joo Shik grasp that this could be…..none other than….Hwang Joo Shik confirm that this is indeed him. Sukjong takes Choi Dong Yi to shop around. Sukjong in an ornament shop as Choi Dong Yi assures him that she is alright. Sukjong asked the storekeeper to take out the ornament that is suitable for Choi Dong Yi & picks the ornament & finds
Sukjong: Let us see….this looks suitable….that also looks suitable….hmmm….I will buy up all that is here
Choi Dong Yi: Your Excellency, are you out of your mind? Do you know how expensive the total cost is?
Sukjong: Don’t need to be worried about that, today I have brought enough money to spend
Choi Dong Yi: Your Excellency?
Sukjong: Let us see….the silk also looks nice….
Sukjong’s men come to apprehend Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal & muffles them. Choi Dong Yi tells the shop that she doesn’t need any of this. Sukjong tells that he wishes to buy her something. Then Yeong Dal & Hwang Joo Shik scream for Choi Dong Yi as Choi Dong Yi notices that Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal being apprehended by Sukjong’s men then approaches them. Sukjong asked whether she know them. Choi Dong Yi tells that Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal are from the music bureau. Sukjong’s men releases them as Sukjong apologise & tells that they are his subordinates & it seems there is some misunderstanding as Sukjong asked his man to remain a distance. Choi Dong Yi asked Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal to come send greeting that this is… Hwang Joo Shik tells that he know who Sukjong is & he tells that Sukjong is Hanseong’s Military Official as Sukjong is surprise that they can’t recognise him. Ban Yeong Dal pay greeting to Sukjong as Hwang Joo Shik interrupts & introduce himself. Sukjong tells that it is nice meeting them. Sukjong asked that they must be the people awaiting for the royal banquet cuisine that they eyes are about to pop pout waiting. Hwang joo Shik tells that his eyes are popping that he can take it out from its socket as Sukjong laughs as Hwang Joo Shik asked whether he needs to give a demonstration as Choi Dong Yi laugh that Hwang Joo Shik is so comic
Meanwhile jang ok Jung queries that her brother has asked her not to have Choi Dong Yi beside her. Jang Hee Jae tells that he is telling her this, that it is not because of any special reason to & his doubts about Choi Dong Yi that cause concern but however that Choi Dong Yi has too many similarities in background as Jang Ok Jung therefore that he is a little unsettled. Jang Ok Jung is surprise as Jang Hee Jae tells that although she is lowborn but she posses quick wits & intelligence that is exactly like Jang Ok Jung, that is why she has achieve where she is. It is already sufficient just to have jang Ok Jung as a single specimen to that but why Jang Ok Jung wishes to share that the same benefits with Choi Dong Yi that she is reaping by adding wings to her shoulders
Hwang Joo Shik takes Sukjong to a tavern & asked that he would like to buy Sukjong a drink. Yeong Dal tells that it is because of Sukjong that they able to savour royal banquet cuisine that they should by him drinks. Choi Dong Yi concern that it is getting late & that Sukjong needs to head back. Sukjong tells that he has plenty of time to spare & asked them to go in while he leave word for his subordinate. Yeong Dal tells Sukjong to be quick about it. Hwang Joo Shik, Choi Dong Yi & Yeong Dal goes in as Sukjong men comes & tells Sukjong that this is risky & that he needs to return to the palace soon. Sukjong tell that he needn’t & this is fine & asked his men to take care of security from a distance. Sukjong’s men is against the idea as Yeong Dal comes & hurried Sukjong into the tavern. Sukjong said that he was about to go in. Sukjong asked why is Yeong Dal so impatient
Hwang Joo Shik, Choi Dong Yi, Sukjong & Yeong Dal has gone a few rounds as Hwang Joo Shik keeps pouring for Sukjong. Sukjong tells that he is already tipsy. Yeong Dal tells that unheard of that the man who drinks 3 cups will be tipsy. Yeong Dal asked Sukjong to drink in one gulp, if there is anything that is left, he will be penalised. Choi Dong Yi tells Yeong Dal that Sukjong is exceptionally weak & poor in health & body in all sort of activities. Choi Dong Yi tells that she will drink on Sukjong’s behalf. Sukjong halts her & tells that he will drinks his wine that is offered. Sukjong drinks in a gulp as Choi Dong Yi asked whether he is fine. Sukjong is struggling that he is still standing & needn’t be concern. Sukjong tells that it is their turn to drink up then he bestowed his a special Oh Ju to them
Oh Ju is the Royal Wine
Hwang Joo Shik tells that Sukjong can’t mentioned this kind of terms that is consider capital punishment. He tells that Oh Ju can only be bestowed by the King. Choi Dong Yi tells that she actually has mentioned this to Sukjong before not to casually use this kind of phrase, he goes & order her around that he calls in royal decree that if it is handle well, it will be catastrophe for Sukjong. Hwang Joo Shik tells that Choi Dong Yi has mentioned that Sukjong has some resemblance with the King. Sukjong asked whether it is indeed. Hwang Joo Shik tells that he has seen the King from a distance during banquets that he will glimpse at the King’s features then asked Yeong Dal what he thinks. Yeong Dal laughs that it is an exaggeration in their opinion that the King is a really metrosexual that is none in comparison & how dare they make such a comparison as Sukjong looks upset. Yeong Dal changes his tone seeing Sukjong expression that he didn’t say that Sukjong don’t look metrosexual
Mi Nam is metrosexual or a pretty boy
Sukjong laugh that he is fine with it that the King’s has better looks than him, on the contrary that he is happy about the matter. Choi Dong Yi tells that whether Sukjong by general consensus really metrosexual looking
Choi Dong Yi: Then is Cho Na really as the general consensus put it as metrosexual looking. I only see him from a far distance then she can’t comment
Sukjong: This kind of words, I myself, how I can’t even make myself to say this out
Choi Dong Yi: What?
Hwang Joo Shik: Don’t need to say more….the people who are close to Cho Na has mentioned that his feature is really bright in radiance, then has a very high bridge nose, then he is really fair skin & his appearance resemble something like our Ban Gwan Da Ri over there. This is what he has heard
Sukjong inspect his feature according to the description as he is proud of the depicted description
Choi Dong Yi: Oh! I see
Yeong Dal: How is it then…..Dong Yi you are a girl, will you fancy this kind of metrosexual man or not
Choi Dong Yi: Eh! It is not for me….I like those men that is tanned, tall & well built with broad shoulder man
Sukjong: What!!!!
Sukjong is displease that he is not her type. Yeong Dal tells that Sukjong cup is empty. Sukjong asked his cup to be filled to the brim trying to show Choi Dong Yi that he is a man. Hwang Joo Shik tells that don’t just drink & eat some Anju side dishes. Hwang Joo Shik feeds Sukjong a pieces from the Anju
Anju are side dishes that accompany with alcohol
Sukjong: Oh! This is delicious
Choi Dong Yi: Is this suitable to your excellency’s palate & taste?
Sukjong: It is indeed that it is really springy in his mouth when I chew into it, that is acceptable to my taste…..What is it anyway
Yeong Dal: Pig skin
Sukjong: Yes, pig skin……Pig Skin? Whose skin is this?
Choi Dong Yi: The pig’s….the oink oink kind…pig
Choi Dong Yi push her nose up to make a pig’s snout
Sukjong: Are you saying that I am eating pig skin….
Choi Dong Yi: Yes you are now eating that something that is really delicious but compare to Your excellency expression that goes without saying is really forthright
Sukjong: Forthright? I do feel that it is really forthright
Yeong Dal feed forthright Sukjong another pieces of pig skin. Then celebration on the streets as children playing fire sparkles. Choi Dong Yi & Sukjong enjoying the festivity
Sukjong: It is really an enjoyable evening tonight
Choi Dong Yi: Your excellency, is it alright that you are in this condition, perhaps you are not telling that this is the 1st time that you has really drank up with people in a tavern
Sukjong: Correct, this is my 1st time….But as you mentioned, that after I have encounter with you, there is many things that I have experience is always my 1st time
Choi Dong Yi: If you don’t oppose to it, then it is a relieve, afraid that the people like Ban Gwan Da Ri that is in high position who lead men will may being some discomfort, then I was worried for you
Sukjong: No it is not, because of you that I am able to achieve & realise my aspiration
Choi Dong Yi: Aspiration?…..
Sukjong: yes….just like a normal man on the street walking & passing a day, it was actually my aspiration. Then how about you, don’t you have aspiration the same kind like me
Choi Dong Yi: What?
Sukjong:…just like me that you has aspiration that you will like to realise…You should have some aspiration that you wish to achieve & must want to do….
Choi Dong Yi: A person like me from humble background how to begin to have aspiration, even there is aspiration that it is impossible to achieve or aspire
Sukjong: Impossible to achieve or aspire?…..Then how about that if you status is not Cheonmin but you have another form of status, then what will it be….
Choi Dong Yi: What?
Sukjong: As I see it….you are really a intelligence & person with great talents, therefore that I feel that embedded in that heart of yours, you will feel that your status as Cheonmin that you will feel injustice & unfairness that you are saying this
Choi Dong Yi: (Sigh) If I said that it isn’t, it doesn’t coincide with what I feel in my heart….if i am not a Cheonmin then I am not a girl moreover a man, how would I have never thought of this matter even once but even if I feel injustice or unfairness, this reality will never alter itself, however maybe in the next life, that I am not born as a Cheonmin but born as some person of another class status then maybe I will have some aspiration to be fulfilled
Sukjong: This…..will not need to wait for the next life to be fulfilled
Choi Dong Yi: What?
Sukjong: Tonight, I will make sure that I fulfilled that aspiration of yours, this is because there is no rules or law that stop or forbid any person to have aspiration
Choi Dong Yi smiles as Sukjong looks pleased. Choi Dong Yi return to music bureau. Sukjong returns to the palace then pause as he recalls Jang Ok Jung to place Choi Dong Yi is some place that her talents will be fully utilise. Sukjong is surprise as Jang Ok Jung explains that Choi Dong Yi is so intelligent, that because of her low born status limits her ability to beyond where her talents can lead her, it is really a pity. Jang Ok Jung suggests to Sukjong that they need to place Choi Dong Yi where her talents is most suited & she able to utilise her talent for the better good. Jang Ok Jung asked whether Sukjong can giving a rendering hand for Choi Dong Yi. Sukjong tells his men that he needs to go to Queen Inhyeon’s residence. Sukjong goes to Queen Inhyeon’s residence
The official & court ladies holding the royal decree & heading towards music bureau. Yeong Dal running like a headless chicken as Choi Dong Yi is doing the laundry then Yeong Dal comes screaming for Choi Dong Yi then tells Choi Dong Yi to come out quickly that something is happening outside as she is surprise. Hwang Joo Shik asked in heaven of can this be possible be happening…how can this be possible. Hwang Joo Shik notice Choi Dong Yi running together with Yeong Dal. Hwang Joo Shik asked Choi Dong Yi to step forwards at once that the official are looking for her. Choi Dong Yi acknowledge
Meanwhile the Internal Bureau of Investigation is given the news & they are in their horrors as Inspector General Sang Gung Yoon asked Jejo Sang Gung to send a petition to oppose that how can this ridiculous & outrageous matter be happening. Jejo Sang Gung tells that Nae Su Sal has already decided & the royal decree has been sent. The staff of Internal Bureau of Investigation is shock
Nae Su Sal in Joseon Dynasty that has the administrative authority over palace matters, human resources & property
Official: Music Bureau servant…Cheon….Dong Yi accept the royal decree from Nae Su Sal
Hwang Joo Shik asked Choi Dong Yi to step forward to receive the decree. Choi Dong Yi comes forward & kneels before the official as the Official asked for the royal decree as he unrolls it & reads
Official: Music Bureau servant…Cheon….Dong Yi accept the royal decree from Nae Su Sal. Today the year of Byeongin the 3rd lunar month of the 11th day command Music Bureau servant…Cheon….Dong Yi to change her status register as Nae Myeong Bu’s Gungnyeo with immediate effects, moreover this Gungnyeo will be given a designation to the Internal Bureau of Investigation with immediate effect therefore it is commence that Cheon Dong Yi will be made Gungnyeo to the Internal Bureau of Investigation & accept this royal decree…End of decree
Byeongin (1687) is the 3rd year of the sexagenary cycle
The staff of music bureau that Choi Dong Yi is official a Gungnyeo by Royal decree. Hwang Joo Shik has to pinch himself to find whether he is dreaming but feels the pinch
Choi Dong Yi: i am to become Gungnyeo of the Internal Bureau of Investigation….Is it me….
Choi Dong Yi looks up in puzzlement