Choi Dong Yi starts to search Kim Yun Dal room to finds the scytale & the encrypted message, as Choi Dong Yi continues to search for the items then she finds the scytale & the encrypted message inserted the So Hak book then Kim Yun Dal shouts at the guards & asked them to search the premises as someone has enter. Choi Dong Yi runs off as she is being chase by Kim Yun Dal & the Qing soldiers. Sukjong just finishing entertaining the Qing Chinese envoy as the Qing Chinese envoy send him off. Sukjong thanked the Qing Chinese envoy in Mandarin as Choi Dong Yi notice Sukjong in Mohwaguan.
Choi Dong Yi: Ban Gwan Da Ri!!!!
Sukjong so shock to see Choi Dong Yi like he has been caught red handed
Sukjong: Ah!!!!
Choi Dong Yi runs to Sukjong
Choi Dong Yi: Your Excellency, why are you doing here at Mohwaguan?
Sukjong: What is the matter? Why would you be here?
Choi Dong Yi: It is great that you are here
Choi Dong Yi grabs Sukjong’s hand
Choi Dong Yi: Your Excellency!!! Please help me….there are people after me
Official: Wretch!!!!…Chon Na
Choi Dong Yi realise who Sukjong really is as she let go off his hands then sees the entourage as she left gapping
The soldier asked him guard what are they waiting for, they must arrest Choi Dong Yi for suspicion as Sukjong halted them, there is no need for that action. Sukjong tells his guard that he is acquainted with her & didn’t they heard what he has said. Choi Dong Yi is shock as Sukjong does recognise her as Sukjong asked why on earth is she doing here. Then Choi Dong Yi wants to confirm that Sukjong is indeed is the King.
Kim Yun Dal catches up with the soldiers surprise to see Sukjong presence & approaches gingerly. Then The Qing Chinese Envoy asked what is the matter. Kim Yun Dal tells Joseon Internal Bureau of Investigation’s Gungnyeo has infiltrated into Mohwaguan again. The Qing Chinese Envoy is surprise at the statement. Kim Yun Dal apologise to Sukjong that they need to apprehend the said Gungnyeo. Kim Yun Dal asked his soldier to act quickly. Sukjong asked to halt as he tells how dare they take away his nation’s Gungnyeo in front of his presence, whether in this world have such a insolence diplomatic etiquette but then Kim Yun Dal argues that Choi Dong Yi has secretly infiltrate into Mohwaguan. Sukjong affirms that Choi Dong Yi is Joseon’s Gungnyeo, therefore it will up to them to investigate into the matter on what has happened & its reason as he asked the Qing Chinese Envoy to concurs. The Qing Chinese Envoy has nothing to say as it is fact. Sukjong orders that Choi Dong Yi be taken away. The palace guard invites Choi Dong Yi to come with them as she leaves, taking a glance at Sukjong as Sukjong looks rather concern for Choi Dong Yi
Hwang Joo Shik meets at the rendezvous point & can’t see any sign of Choi Dong Yi’s whereabouts & guess that something must have happened & this spells trouble. Yeong Dal comes still trying to finds Choi Dong Yi as Hwang Joo Shik calls to Yeong Dal & asked what has happened to Choi Dong Yi. Yeong Dal doesn’t know what has happened, it is said that the Qing Emissary soldier was pursuing a Internal Bureau of Investigation’s Gungnyeo but then he can’t find Choi Dong Yi
Hwang Joo Shik tears his hair out that this will never work, he should have prevented Choi Dong Yi instead of being coax by her, now there is big trouble. Then Yeong Dal notice Sukjong as Sukjong assures the Qing Chinese Envoy not to worry over the incident. Yeong Dal tells that isn’t over there standing in the Hanseong’s Ban Gwan Da Ri. Hwang Joo Shik takes a look & shock as he pushes Yeong Dal to stoop down. Hwang Joo Shik tells that it is not, the person is Sukjong. Yeong Dal is surprise as Hwang Joo Shik tells to notice that he is wearing a Imperial robes. Yeong Dal concurs that it is, the person over there is the King. Yeong Dal tells that this is his 1st time he has seen Sukjong at such a close distance. Sukjong leaves as they has to bow at his departure. Then they wanted that he is really looks like…as Hwang Joo Shik also concurs as Yeong Dal tells that he really resemble Ban Gwan Da Ri as Hwang Joo Shik tells that Yeong Dal is right.
Sukjong asked where is Choi Dong Yi as Do Seong Ji told that he has asked the palace guards to send her back. Do Seong Ji concerns that it was recently that Internal Bureau of Investigation was discovered to have infiltrated Mohwaguan & now this should have happened again, Do Seong Ji fear that this incident may cause diplomatic friction between the 2 nations. Sukjong tell that this matter he will bear the responsibilities. Sukjong tells that Choi Dong Yi is seen here, there is definitely a reason why she is here. Sukjong asked Do Seong Ji to summon Seo Yong Gi to investigation immediately to the matter. Do Seong Ji acknowledge. Choi Dong Yi still digesting the truth as she is being escorted by the palace guards
Seo Yong Gi & the police bureau galloping away on the streets. Jang Hee Jae learns that Choi Dong Yi ahs yet again infiltrate into Mohwaguan. The valet tells that Choi Dong Yi sneak in & has gone to search Kim Yun Dal’s room for something. Jang Hee Jae upset & calls Choi Dong Yi a miscreant wench as Jang Hee Jae tells that just has he has predicted & foresee & that time he has met her, he sense that Choi Dong Yi is going to be their stumbling block in their expediting of schemes. Jang Hee Jae asked what did Choi Dong Yi found out
Mohwaguan is the Qing Chinese Emissary’s residence
Sukjong surprise to learn from Seo Yong Gi that it is an encrypted message. Seo Yong Gi confirms that Choi Dong Yi has found this item as he shows it to Sukjong. Seo Yong Gi explains that this technique use in the ancient Western nations as a cipher device. It is by using this strip of paper then wrap around this wooden scytale will reveal encrypted code. Sukjong acknowledge as Seo Yong Gil demonstrate to Sukjong how it is use
Scytale is a cylinder of a specific diameter around which a strip of paper is wrapped. The plaintext message is written on the paper while it is wound around the stick. Once the paper is unwound, the message becomes difficult to read. To decipher the message, you simply wind the paper around another stick of the same diameter.
Then 5 characters is reveal as Sukjong reads it ‘Sam Gol Wyol Du Bi”. Seo Yong Gi tells that they are in Radical breakup index. Sukjong understands as he combines the 5 character & comes out with Cheon Bal. Seo Yong Gi tells that it is to indicate that it is the south side waterway, there is a river stream that flow there & is lucrative for smuggling operation moreover secluded enough that it is not easily being discover. Sukjong tells that this may prove that Kim Yun Dal is in league with this smuggling operation therefore the require evidence to charge Kim Yun Dal for the crimes. Seo Yong Gi confirm that this is indeed. Sukjong tells this is fine that with this evidence at hand, there is nothing they need to be hesitant about & asked Seo Yong Gi to act promptly on the matter before Qing China Emissary takes up the issue of protest on today’s incident, So Yong Gil must seize the time between to collect the evidence on Kim Yun Dal’s illicit crimes. Seo Yong Gi acknowledged. Sukjong is pleased
Seo Yong Gi returns to the police bureau as Hwang Jung Gun teaching the constable how to sing the octave as Han Bu Jang scolds Hwang Jung Gun for slacking as Hwang Jung Gun surprise at Seo Yong Gi’s return. Seo Yong Gi asked Hwang Jung Gun to gather all the police bureau personnel that they need to conduct a thorough search at Cheon Bal. Hwang Jung Gun acknowledge. Han Bu Jang asked why Hwang Jung Gun still have the time to sing & asked Hwang Jung Gun to stay in focus. Hwang Jung Gun tells that in his spare time, he just wanted to sing a few verses for entertainment
Hwang Jung Gun sings verses from the famous Korean folk song on Chunghyang
Ae Jung comes in to asked that Choi Dong Yi has found an important evidence. Eun Geum confirms that she just came from Jejo Sang Gung’s chambers. Jung Im realise that it must be that strange jumbled strip of paper. Ae Jung tells that Jung Im ahs knowledge of the matter. Jung Im relate that Choi Dong Yi found strips of paper that has written some jumbled & meaningless in Kim Yun Dal’s room & she came to let Jung Im have a look, at the moment Jung Im thought it was nothing of importance & brushes it off but now it looks like it is a really important clue. Shi Bi tells that Choi Dong Yi has all the luck that she has found it so easily. Jung Im question that this has nothing to do with luck. Jung Im has seen that strip of paper but she didn’t regard the matter as a clue but then Choi Dong Yi has kept persistence in the matter in order to get discover the imminent clue to the matter. Jung Im asked whether they still consider that Choi Dong Yi is lucky
Jejo Sang Gung is surprise to learn that no Sang Gung has given permission to Choi Dong Yi to infiltrate Mohwaguan, that they are saying here that Choi Dong Yi did this alone on her own accord. Inspector General Sang Gung Yoo tells that it is an effort well credit but they must penalise Choi Dong Yi on the matter, if this matter has not be handle well, it may cause diplomatic friction between the 2 nations, how can she a merely Nain goes to a solo covert mission to probe & conduct her own investigation. Bong sang Gung tells that Choi Dong Yi indeed has found an important evidence, this has already safeguard the Internal Bureau of Investigation dignity & honour. Inspector General Sang Gung Yoo tells that whether the evidence found is justifiable is still not determine. Jejo Sang Gung tells where is Choi Dong Yi now. Jeong Sang Gung tells that she has relief Choi Dong Yi from duties to settle her emotions after this traumatic incident
Choi Dong Yi still digesting the truth as she slump to sit down muttering that His Excellency is the King as she repeat the Sukjong is the King then recalls the 1st time he met Sukjong as he perform his swordsplay & telling her that he is given a royal order for her to run away while he engage with the man. Sukjong tells the men that he is this nation’s Sovereign. The next Choi Dong Yi tells that the it doesn’t look like the soldier from the Hanseong prefecture but the police bureau as Sukjong tells that they are consider his bureau there is no difference, they are all his subordinates & subject. Sukjong tells that he will bestowed rewards to Choi Dong Yi, whether he does it or the King, it is still the same. Sukjong drinking in a tavern & decree to give him a Royal Wine banquet……Choi Dong Yi asked Sukjong whether he think that the King is metrosexual as everyone is saying that she haven’t seen the King even at a long distance. Sukjong tells that how could able to say this out…..Sukjong takes Choi Dong Yi to the gates as Choi Dong Yi tells that the gate is secure with guards that she already has seen it but then find the gate unguarded when Sukjong took her there as Choi Dong Yi asked where are they, they were here a moment ago. Sukjong tells that he has asked them to go away. Choi Dong Yi tells that she is really an idiot, there was so many clues to lay suspicion on & why she didn’t see through them that it wasn’t even just once as she feels so embarrass.
Choi Dong Yi then asked that Sukjong was the King why he never disclose his identity & tells that he is Ban Gwan Da Ri, then if she has know earlier she wouldn’t have…..Choi Dong Yi realise that she has asked Sukjong to make a choice either to scale the wall or crouch down on the ground for her to step on. Sukjong agrees to crouch down as Choi Dong Yi steps on Sukjong back as he feels her sudden weight cracking his spine along the way
Choi Dong Yi: Ugh! I….I have step on top on Chon Na Back…Oh! What am I to do now?
Choi Dong Yi is so upset with herself
Yeong Dal & Hwang Joo Shik finds Choi Dong Yi. Hwang Joo Shik asked that Choi Dong Yi is not harmed & safe. Yeong Dal asked what on earth happened & asked Choi Dong Yi whether she is alright 7 tells that what has happened that Mohwaguan was almost in tumult. Hwang Joo Shik tells moreover Sukjong was presence. Yeong Dal tells that they has seen Sukjong then finds that he resembles exactly the Ban Gwan Da Ri in such a coincidently as Choi Dong Yi asked that they has seen Sukjong. Yeong Dal affirms that what is more amazing that, if no one know they will think that the King is the Ban Gwan Da Ri & vice versa. Hwang Joo Shik agrees. Hwang Joo Shik tells that if they tells someone that they has drinks with the King, someone might believe them. Choi Dong Yi breaks the truth to Yeong Dal & Hwang Joo Shik that the person is indeed him. Yeong Dal & Hwang Joo Shik doesn’t understand what Choi Dong Yi is trying to say. Choi Dong Yi repeats that the said person is indeed the King & that they has drink with the Ban Gwan Da Ri was indeed Sukjong…the King. Yeong Dal & Hwang Joo Shik laughs as Choi Dong Yi tells them that she is not joking…Sukjong is indeed the King.
Sukjong looking at the scytale with the reveal encrypted message as he wonders as he recalls Choi Dong Yi finally realise his true identity at Mohwaguan as Choi Dong Yi immediately kept her distance. Sukjong is upset that Choi Dong Yi was to find out under this circumstances. Yeong Dal finally have the truth digested that Sukjong is the King. Choi Dong Yi nods in affirmative. Hwang Joo Shik asked what is Choi Dong Yi saying & asked Yeong Dal to confirm what Choi Dong Yi has just said. Yeong Dal doesn’t know but she has said that the said Official is Sukjong. Choi Dong Yi sighs as Hwang Joo Shik tells that there is a limited where jokes can be played, how they she uses the King as a subject of ridicule, it will have their heads off. Choi Dong Yi honestly said to them that she is not joking that she only knew of this today that she is now driving herself mad over the matter.
Yeong Dal & Hwang Joo Shik finally realise who Sukjong is. Yeong Dal tells that the person who he has penalise his to drink up & feed him the pig skin as the scene recalls Yeong Dal feeding Sukjong the pig skin & having a enjoyable time Hwang Joo Shik tells when he was tipsy in stupor & leaning on Sukjong as Sukjong being support by Yeong Dal & Hwang Joo Shik as Sukjong tells he has drank so much. Yeong Dal tells that Sukjong really know how to drink. Hwang Joo Shik pats on Sukjong chest as Sukjong tells Hwang Joo Shik not to hit him as this is his 1st time. Hwang Joo Shik told he lean on Sukjong
Choi Dong Yi: Both of you, this is consider nothing…..I….I…step …step….on the King’s back
Yeong Dal & Hwang Joo Shik is shocked
Then Sukjong Jimil Sang Gung comes & asked whether she is Cheon Dong Yi. Choi Dong Yi stands up & acknowledge. Sukjong Jimil Sang Gung asked Choi Dong Yi to come with her as Sukjong is looking for her. Hwang Joo Shik wants to faint
The police bureau searching at Cheon Bal & its surrounding as they report there are no findings. Seo Yong Gi leaves as Han Bu Jang tells that there is nothing suspicious on the boat either. Seo Yong Gi asked to see the map. Seo Yong Gi tells that there must be some abandon residence over here. Han Bu Jang tells that Hwang Jung Gun & Jang Hee Jae is looking into that area. Hwang Jung Gun asked to thoroughly search the area. Jang Hee Jae tells what are they going to find in this rundown places likes this & asked that they should return. Hwang Jung Gun tells to end the search as the police constable acknowledge as Seo Yong Gi asked to wait a moment. Seo Yong Gi tells whether Hwang Jung Gun has thoroughly search the place. Hwang Jung Gun affirms that they even when up to the roof to the ground that they can’t find nothing. Seo Yong Gi asked whether this is right. Seo Yong Gi about to leave but he notice something amiss about the surrounding. Jang Hee Jae getting concern as Seo Yong Gi goes to the back of the abandoned houses & asked whether they found nothing in the houses. Hwang Jung Gun tells that there was nothing & asked Seo Yong Gi to trust him
Seo Yong Gi goes to touch the wall to find that the mud is still wet then he uses his sword to puncture into the wall to create a peephole then finds goods has been stored. Seo Yong Gi asked Han Bu jang to report to the superior that they have found evidence to charge Kim Yun Dal of his crimes. Han Bu Jang acknowledge. Jang Hee Jae finds that the evidence has been found as the police constable confiscate the goods as evidences. Jang Hee Jae tells that this is beyond what they could have predicted
Oh Yun comes to asked his Assistant where is Oh Tae Seok. The assistant tells that he is in. Oh Yun comes to finds that Jang Hee Jae is in with Oh Tae Seok as Jang Hee Jae asked who is this that it none other than Oh Yun. Oh Yun greets Oh Tae Seok. Oh Yun asked whether Oh Tae Seok has learn about the incident. jang Hee Jae affirms that Oh Tae Seok have knowledge of the matter that he was afraid that Oh Tae Seok might worry therefore he has quickly report the incident to Oh Tae Seok. Oh Yun asked whether Jang Hee Jae has the mood to laugh after what has happened, does he know how dire the situation is as of now, this is all because of Jang Hee Jae’s doing. Jang Hee Jae tells that Oh Yun doesn’t need to get so upset about the matter. Jang Hee Jae tells how can because of this incident that Oh Yun has the expression like a badly constipated dog. Oh Yun offended by the remark. Jang Hee Jae assures Oh Yun not to worry, he will not allow or force Oh Yun or Oh Tae Seok to the corner into a wall. Jang Hee Jae leaves Oh Tae Seok’s residence & tells his valet that they need to settle this mess & also deal with that girl who knows nothing & interrupt his grand plans & asked Choi Dong Yi to reimburse that being a busybody, there is a price to pay. The valet acknowledge. Oh Yun is upset that his Uncle has given Jang Hee Jae to settle matters. Oh Tae Seok tells that this is only what they can do for now, they just to overturn the bad tiding to their favour. Oh Tae Seok tells that they just need to allow Jang Hee jae to settle this matter & they just sit on the sideline & observe. Oh Yun doesn’t think so as Oh Tae Seok tells that Jang Hee Jae’s scheme are not a bad strategy. Oh Tae Seok tells that jang Hee jae is not an ordinary philanderer that doesn’t have its usefulness. Oh Yun is surprise that Oh Tae is taken to Jang Hee Jae’s talents
Sukjong anxiously pacing & asked why are they so late then calls for attention outside, as Chief Eunuch Han answer Sukjong’s call. Sukjong asked when is Choi Dong Yi arriving. Chief Eunuch Han apologise that because she needs to enter the palace, Choi Dong Yi must 1st go through thorough check & make presentable to Sukjong that may be that is being held up with time. Sukjong impatiently waits.
Sukjong Jimil Sang Gung asked where is Choi Dong Yi as the palace maid inform that Choi Dong Yi is being prepared. Choi Dong Yi is given a body search then the palace maid tells that it is fine then Choi Dong Yi needs to change to silk to present in the palace. The palace maid takes the hanbok to tried for size. Choi Dong Yi tells that what are they doing. The palace maid tells that those who enter the Daejeon palace that seek the King’s audience must 1st change to silk. The palace maid tells Choi Dong Yi to undress. Choi Dong Yi acknowledge. Sukjong Jimil Sang Gung takes Choi Dong Yi to see Sukjong in the Daejeon as she looks around the palace surroundings as they arrive to Daejeon as Sukjong Jimil Sang Gung asked what is Choi Dong Yi looking around for as she walks towards the Daejeon
Choi Dong Yi wonder why Sukjong want to see her, what is she going to do & how is she going to explain. Choi Dong Yi tells that it was not intentional & asked Sukjong to forgive her & pardoned her & not to put her to death. Choi Dong Yi looks like a sheep to the slaughter house as Sukjong anxiously & wonder how is going to explains this to her. Sukjong tells that it was on purpose that he lied to her, should he start with this sentence. Then Chief Eunuch Han comes to inform that Choi Dong Yi has arrives in the palace as Chief Eunuch asked Sukjong where does she want her to go to. Sukjong has to give it a quick thought
Choi Dong Yi staying outside Daejeon waiting for instruction as she ponder how she should address Sukjong from the King….Chon Na..don’t feel it is correct then Chu Sang Chon Na..Sang Gam Ma Ma & asked what it is as she dare not asked others. Remember Choi Dong Yi never went thorough palace maid training of saenggaksi. Choi Dong Yi asked how she is suppose to address Sukjong
Sang Gam Ma Ma is the address for former Kings
Chief Eunuch Han tells that Choi Dong Yi may enter. Sukjong Jimil Sang Gung acknowledge as Choi Dong Yi is brought to Sukjong’s chambers as the door slides open & Choi Dong Yi enters. Sukjong is not presence as the Sang Gung told her where she should stand as she looks around the room. Then Sukjong from the outside asked whether Choi Dong Yi is in. The Sang Gung acknowledge Sukjong. Sukjong comes in as Choi Dong Yi bow lowly to anticipate his arrival as Sukjong gave a glance & Choi Dong Yi looks up then recognise him turn away quickly to avoid eye contact with Sukjong
Sukjong comes in & takes his seat
Sukjong: Just come & sit down
Choi Dong Yi looks at Sukjong
Sukjong: Didn’t you hear me….I asked you to come & sit down
Choi Dong Yi comes forwards before Sukjong then slump herself onto the floor prostrating
Choi Dong Yi: Chu Sang Ma Ma!!!!
Sukjong gets a shock at Choi Dong Yi’s reaction
Sukjong: Scare me?
Choi Dong Yi realise she has address him wrongly
Choi Dong Yi: Chu Sang Chon Na…….Sang Gam Ma Ma
Sukjong finds Choi Dong Yi really a comic
Choi Dong Yi: Please forgive me…..I am really an idiot that I have offended you….Chon Na as the King, in my wildest dreams that I had never imagine….I only thought of you as Ban Gwan Da Ri
Sukjong: Dong Yi?
Choi Dong Yi goes on the begging mode to Sukjong
Choi Dong Yi: Please spare my life, Chon Na…..I have committed a crime that deserve death…but please…I pleas that you pardoned me this once…..Chon Na……
Sukjong laughs at Choi Dong Yi…as Choi Dong Yi looks up then bow lowly
Sukjong: I was so worried that when I see you, I don’t how to start to explain to you…also Chu Sang ma Ma!!!…..You are none other & indeed Pungsan that you can allow me to cheer me to can’t stop laughing
Sukjong laughs
Sukjong: Look at this child…..looking like a dazed idiot…..Don’t worry or be nervous, just raise your head & speak. The person who should apologise & asked for forgiveness should be me & not you, how can you react this way & make me feels so regrettable
Choi Dong Yi: What?
Choi Dong Yi each time she looks up, she put down her head to avoid eyes contact with Sukjong
Jang Ok Jung palace maid comes to Jo Sang Gung & she needs to report to Jo Sang Gung. Jang Ok Jung reports that Sukjong has summons Choi Dong to Daejeon. Jo Sang Gung acknowledged. Jo Sang Gung has heard that there is a Nain who being summon to Daejeon, therefore she someone go & investigate, only to finds in the end it is Choi Dong Yi. Jo Sang Gung tells what is the reason for Choi Dong Yi to be summoned to Daejeon & why would Sukjong summoned Choi Dong Yi to come 7 see him
While in Daejeon, Choi Dong Yi still bowing low to Sukjong
Choi Dong Y: Therefore you have summoned me here is not to punished me, isn’t it?
Sukjong: Punish? How could that be possible? Not disclosing the identity that I am the King & to address myself as Ban Gwan Da Ri, isn’t I the one. Actually I wanted to reveal to you the truth earlier but however with matter being here & there happening that it has been drag until now, however you must have feel really upsetting to have learn & feel slightly bitter
Choi Dong Yi: How can that be possible…Chon Na?…how can I be upset….how dare can I resent…
Sukjong: Really?…Aigoo!…..I was worried that you would have scolded me that I have deceived you with such deceit then after you retaliate by beating me up….i was really worried
Choi Dong Yi: Beat….beat you up?…..Chon Na……I deserve death
Sukjong: No at all, that you have already step on the King’s back, what else that you don’t dare to do
Choi Dong Yi: Chon Na….that is because at that time, I didn’t know that you are the King therefore I have offended you
Sukjong: Then why don’t you continue that you have no knowledge & keep it at present status quo, will you able to do that?
Choi Dong Yi: What?
Sukjong: What I meant is that don’t treat me as that I am the King but to just keep as the existing that we had before that I am Hanseong Bu’s Ban Gwan & you were more casual & frank
Choi Dong Yi: Chon Na?
Sukjong: Do you know why I didn’t want to divulge or reveal the truth to you before?….This is because that I have fear that you will reacted this way…….afraid that you will treat me like I am high on the pedestal that you feel uncomfortable. Of course, you already learned that I am the King, it will not be easy on your part but however the least that the moment that we are together, I do wish that I am not the King but moreover just an ordinary man…therefore as before & here after I will always keep referring you as Pungsan, as for you….would you able to think of me as the 1st time you met me as that Hanseong Bu’s Ban Gwan Da Ri, how is it then?
Choi Dong Yi: However…Chon Na…..how dare can I be so bold do that
Sukjong: I sanction you to “dare to be bold”…No….you must adhere to this….this is Royal decree, do you understand
Sukjong laugh as Choi Dong Yi give a sigh as Sukjong tease her by staring into her eye as Choi Dong Yi tries to avoid eye contact & Sukjong laugh & play with her. Choi Dong Yi leaves Daejeon then she recalls Sukjong that however the least that the moment that we are together, I do wish that I am not the King but moreover just an ordinary man…therefore as before & here after I will always keep referring you as Pungsan, as for you….would you able to think of me as the 1st time you met me as that Hanseong Bu’s Ban Gwan Da Ri, how is it then. Choi Dong Yi tells how can that be possible, how can she treat the King….as Choi Dong Yi slowly walks away in awe on what has happened. Sukjong laughs at Choi Dong Yi referring him as Chu Sang Ma Ma & he tells it would be nice for Choi Dong Yi to return to her former “Pungsan” character
In the drinking tavern, Yeong Dal & Hwang Joo Shik is drunk as they think that they will be executed tomorrow as they drink to kingdom come that they will died because they has offended Sukjong that they force him to drink up, feed him with pig skin then shoulder Sukjong’s arm on their shoulder. Hwang Joo Shik tell that he has ridicule the King’s feature & appearance. Yeong Dal is upset why he has drank so much that he is still not drunk as the called for the tavern mistress for more drink & Yeong Dal wants another plate of pig skin as Hwang Joo Shik asked him to order as Yeong Dal shouts the orders then tells that the tavern mistress is ignoring their orders & asked whether she wants to do business
Yeong Dal & Hwang Joo Shik is brought to the execution ground where Sukjong is presiding over their execution. The executioner doing his sword dance to scare the daylight out of Yeong Dal & Hwang Joo Shik as they pleas for mercy. Sukjong shouts to Yeong Dal & Hwang Joo Shik that they offended the King & therefore they don’t deserve to live. Yeong Dal asked Sukjong to spare his life as Hwang Joo Shik also beg Sukjong to spare his life. Sukjong asked whether this is the confer poison. Sukjong takes the bowl of poison & goes to Yeong Dal & Hwang Joo Shik to asked them to drink up as for a dignify man that not because of the bowl of confer poison that they will shit in their pants. Yeong Dal begs for mercy from Sukjong as Sukjong that they must drink this in one gulp. Hwang Joo Shik asked in one gulp & tells that Sukjong is way out of line. Sukjong drinks the confer poison to quench his thirst then order for their heads to be beheaded. The executioner dances with his sword as Yeong Dal tell he will drink it as Sukjong enjoying the “poison” drink as the executioner swing his sword & Hwang Joo Shik cries for his mother. It is Yeong Dal’s nightmare as he talks in his sleep. Cha Cheon Soo is engraving something with “Dong Yi” name. Cha Cheon Soo tells that Choi Dong Yi needs something to protect herself, then as he was engraving, Yeong Dal screams & Cha Cheon Soo lose focus & cut himself then sense something misfortune
Kim Yun Dal seem to be making a run as he rendezvous with Jang Hee Jae & his valet. Kim Yun Dal asked what is going on that he has heard that the police bureau is investigation his background. Jang Hee Jae assures not to worries that all will be well & tells that isn’t this reason that Kim Yun Dal wanted to make a bridge between the Joseon government officials. Jang Hee Jae tells that he will asked his valet to accompany Kim Yun Dal & asked him to take his valet along, that should anything arises, his valet can help him escape from Joseon
Seo Yong Gi gather his police force as Hwang Jung Gun asked the constable to stand to attention. Seo Yong Gi tells that he will 1st go to Mohwaguan to present the arrest warrant. Hang Bu Jang acknowledge as Seo Yong Gi leaves. Hwang Jung Gun orders the men to move out to Mohwaguan as the police constable fall in line to move out.
Sukjong learns from Do Seong Ji that the police bureau is going to arrest Kim Yun Dal. Do Seong Ji hands some document to Sukjong & tells that this was send by Seo Yong Gi. Sukjong reads the document & is pleased that they finally able to apprehend the evidence to charge Kim Yun Dal. Then Chief Eunuch Han seeks Sukjong’s audience. Sukjong asked what is the matter as Chief Eunuch Han hesitates then tells that the Qing Chinese Envoy is here to seek his audience. Sukjong is surprise that it is now so late in the night. Chief Eunuch Han confirms & left Sukjong to wonder on this late visit by the Qing Chinese envoy
The police bureau surrounded the Mohwaguan as Seo Yong Gi asked what is happening that they no need for them to go in & to arrest as Seo Yong Gi has inform Mohwaguan prior of their intend & they have an arrest warrant to arrest Kim Yun Dal & now they convey to them that they can’t hand over Kim Yun Dal to police bureau. Hang Bu Jang tries to explain when Oh Yun comes & tells that he will explain the matter to Seo Yong Gi. Oh Yun tells that they want to surrender Kim Yun Dal over but actually they can’t. Seo Yong Gi asked what is Oh Yun implying that they can’t hand him over. Oh Yun sighs
Sukjong learns from the Qing Chinese Envoy that Kim Yun Dal has committed suicide. The Qing Chinese Envoy affirms & what he has said is the truth. The Qing Chinese Envoy tells that one of his members of his entourage as committed suicide in Joseon. The Qing Chinese Envoy hands over the suicide note & last will of Kim Yun Dal to Sukjong, The Qing Chinese Envoy tells once Sukjong reads it then he will know that in the content that he can’t withstand the atrocious injustice that he has been render therefore he killed himself. Sukjong is surprise at the remarks as he reads Kim Yun Dal’s letter. The Qing Chinese Envoy tells that how can such unfortunate incident were to happened in Mohwaguan is ridiculously incongruous that the Qing Chinese Envoy has not brought up the complaint to Sukjong, this is because he is bearing the reason upon their friendly diplomatic relations between their 2 nations that he has done his part but then Joseon is to press charges upon a member of his entourage & an official of the Qing government then to force him to suffer such humiliation & that he has to committed suicide from the shame therefore the Qing Chinese Envoy will not ignore this matter with any libel of responsibility.
Sukjong tells that to accuse the person that seen as injustice, there is no such thing, this person clearly proven that he is running a smuggling racket in Joseon, moreover they have found evidence of his crimes. The Qing Chinese Envoy question the evidence found, that the Qing Chinese Envoy tells that they solely depend on the evidence that the Joseon’s Gungnyeo has found that encrypted message. The Qing Chinese Envoy tells that from the beginning Joseon has already laid their suspicion on Kim Yun Dal that making him a subject of surveillance under a covert mission & went around investigating on him, this is a possibility that they wish to entrap Kim Yun Dal into a trap
Sukjong is upset at the Qing Chinese Envoy’s suggestion of foul play on their part as Sukjong tells that the Qing Chinese Envoy is way out of line. The Qing Chinese Envoy tells that he is not slightly out of line. The Qing Chinese Envoy asked how can they explain that the subject in question Kim Yun Dal has already killed himself to prove his innocence. Sukjong then asked what is the purpose of the Qing Chinese Envoy coming here to see him & what he wants from him. The Qing Chinese Envoy asked that Sukjong surrender the Internal Bureau of investigation’s Gungnyeo over to their jurisdiction. Sukjong is surprise at the Qing Chinese Envoy’s request. The Qing Chinese Envoy tells that he is not aiming directly against Choi Dong Yi to set up a trap, but it is in his authority that he must be made to understand, therefore they need to apprehend that Internal Bureau of investigation’s Gungnyeo who has instigated this matter to Qing China & to investigate the matter. Sukjong tells the Qing Chinese Envoy that he is way out of line
Choi Dong Yi comes to the Internal Bureau of Investigation & asked that everyone is up early as Choi Dong Yi sense the ambience rather odd. Jung Im comes to see Choi Dong Yi & tells that Choi Dong Yi need to go & see jeong Sang Gung urgently. Choi Dong Yi wonder that she needs to see Jeong Sang Gung & asked why…..
Mdm Park comes to her husband that her husband has been busy attending to the affairs of the music bureau that before he leaves for work, he needs to take a medicine tonic for his health. Oh Tae Seok drinks it up & cries that it is bitter. Oh Tae Seok tells that if he doesn’t do who else would. Mdm Park tells that the Qing China is stirring trouble that they want them to surrender that Gungnyeo. Oh Tae Seok confirms that this is indeed, it is said that Mohwaguan is filled with military presence that the atmosphere is tense that could kill. Oh Ho Yang asked will there is another war. Oh Tae Seok tell who knows. The Qing soldier surrounding Mohwaguan as they stand guard as Jang Hee Jae snooping around & leaves.
Choi Dong Yi learns from Jeong Sang Gung that the Qing Chinese Envoy wants to take her to Qing China for investigation. Jeong sang Gung doesn’t have anything to said to that. Oh Tae Seok pleas with Sukjong to 1st appease the Qing Chinese Envoy has the right think to do. Firstly they must stabilise the animosity then to allow that the matter be made clear & thoroughly investigate & asked what Sukjong think of that idea. Sukjong asked what do Oh Tae Seok implying that the court official wishes for him to surrender the Internal Bureau of Investigation’s Gungnyeo to them. Jung In Guk reminds that the member of the entourage has committed suicide, this incident has brought dire risk to their nation, then Jung In Guk agrees that they need to firstly surrender Internal Bureau of Investigation’s Gungnyeo & discuss this matter later. Sukjong asked his court to shut their trap that he doesn’t want to listen to this anymore. Sukjong tells that the Internal Bureau of Investigation’s Gungnyeo did what she was set out to do in her designation, the perpetrator is Kim Yun Dal himself, how can the court mentioned to surrender the Internal Bureau of Investigation’s Gungnyeo to the Qing China that hearing this from them is really inhumane. Oh Tae Seok tells that if they don’t do this, the end result might be drastic, how Sukjong wants to settle this matter at hand. The Qing Chinese Envoy will definitely not want to leave Joseon empty handed & if they persisting in lengthening their stay in Joseon that they will asked deployment from Shim Yang’s Qing army for assistance to provide security for them in Hanseong then they will enter their borders & asked Sukjong how to counter that forces & begs Sukjong to reconsider. The court voice Sukjong to reconsider
Shim Yang or in Chinese Shenjing & Mukden in Manchu is the presently Shenyang, Liaoning, China. It was 1st use as the capital of the Manchu state
Joseon previous suffered 2 Manchu Invasion in 1627 & 1637. Currently in China it is the reign of Emperor Kangxi. The period known as the “Prosperous Era of Kangxi and Qianlong”
Queen Inhyeon with Queen Myeongseong asking Do Sang Gung what is happening at court. Do Sang Gung tells that Sukjong has refuse the Qing Chinese envoy’s request. Queen Myeongseong is surprise of the remark that because of one Gungnyeo that Sukjong has to cause tumult in court. Queen Inhyeon defends that Sukjong decision to stand firm is correct & that Gungnyeo is the subject of Sukjong. Queen Myeongseong tells that in this moment of crisis will speaking of this matter has any relevance, how can merely a girl can cause to stir up such a political commotion.
Bong sang Gung tells that the court official has gather in Pyeong Jeon to voice out their petition to have Choi Dong Yi surrender to the Qing Chinese Envoy. Jeong Sang Gung is shock. Jung Im tells that this can’t be done, how can a Internal Bureau of investigation’s Gungnyeo who dedicate her life to the nation, how can the court official asked them to surrender Choi Dong Yi to Qing China. Bong Sang Gung tells in the eyes of the court official what is a mere Gungnyeo is consider as. Bong sang Gung tells that in their eyes it is just the Qing Chinese Envoy, that they want to pacify. Jeong Sang Gung tells that Choi Dong Yi has gain achievement but yet it is now been depicted as trouble. Jeong sang Gung tells that she needs to go to Seo Yong Gi to discuss this matter with him. Bong sang Gung tells she wants to come along
Pyeong Jeon is where the King’s resides
Mdm Yoon leaves her residence as Jang Hee Jae enquire where is his mother off to. Mdm Yoon tells that she has hear that the Gungnyeo that jang Ok Jung has given reference, it seem there is some problem in the palace. Mdm Yoon tells Jang Ok Jung might be feeling anxious therefore she will enter the palace to look at Jang Ok Jung. Jang Hee Jae smiles & stops his mother from leaving then brings his mother aside & tells there is no need to feel anxious about. Mdm Yoon asked what & why. Jang Hee Jae tells that this incident is of his doing. Mdm Yoon is shocked. Jang Hee Jae tells that since he was a child, those people who has bullied them, have Mdm Yoon seem him show any mercy on them, in addition to beaten them up brutally until they have no chance to get up from the ground. Mdm Yoon asked what is her son trying to pull from this. Jang Hee Jae tells that his mother needs to keep this away from jang Ok Jung, whatever he is doing now, it is all for Jang Ok Jung’s benefits. Jang Ok Jung doesn’t realise how dangerous that girl is towards Jang Ok Jung. Mdm Yoon is dumbfounded
Jang Ok Jung tells that she never imagine that the Qing Chinese Envoy will bring out such unreasonable request. Jang ok Jung asked Jo Sang Gung what is Sukjong decision is this that he will surrender Choi Dong Yi to the Qing Chinese Emissary. Jo Sang Gung tells that the court official is staging a protest on the matter but Sukjong is standing firm with his decision but this is not a possible to achieve. Jang Ok Jung sighs
Choi Dong Yi feeling anxious goes to the police bureau as she goes to see Hwang Jung Gun as Hwang Jung Gun calls her ‘Dong Yi’ but change his address to “Ha Oh Nim (Your Lady)” & asked what is the purpose of her visit to the police bureau. Choi Dong Yi wants to see Seo Yong Gi, she wishes to finds out what is happening to the Mohwaguan incident. Hwang Jung Gun acknowledge & asked her to go in. Jeong sang Gung learns that Seo Yong Gi is saying that they might deploy the Qing Army from Shim Yang to Hanseong. Seo Yong Gi confirms that the Qing Chinese Envoy is not going to stand by idle without abrasive action, moreover if they don’t return according to schedule then Qing China will have the excuse to said that they need to provide security to the Qing Chinese Emissary that they will issue deployment. Bong Sang Gung tells whether this is just a “dare” to say this in passing, how can this incident be possibility to arouse such a crisis. Seo Yong Gi tells that the atmosphere that he can sense in Mohwaguan, this is not merely enhancing their authority. The Qing Chinese Envoy want to use this incident to teach Joseon a lesson. Jeong sang Gung asked whether they really need to surrender Choi Dong Yi to Qing Chinese Envoy, this they must not do. Seo Yong Gi tells that Sukjong is overly stress with this matter but this incident has escalated to something that is beyond their control or imagination.
Choi Dong Yi overhears from the outside the extend of the incident that she has cause. Cha Cheon Soo learns from Yeong Dal that Qing China require Choi Dong Yi to surrender to the Qing Chinese Envoy. Yeong Dal doesn’t know what is going on with the situation, it seems that she went to investigation something & in the end she has gone into trouble for it. As of now because of this incident that the palace & the capital is arouse & stirs up in commotion. Cha Cheon Soo is shocked.
Choi Dong Yi dressed in her normal clothes goes to see Mohwaguan that is now line by Qing Soldiers standing guard to provide security. Cha Cheon Soo comes to her as Cha Cheon Soo see the strong military presence at Mohwaguan. Cha Cheon Soo brings Choi Dong Yi back to Yeong Dal’s house as he starts to pack his belongings then Choi Dong Yi asked what is Cha Cheon Soo doing. Cha Cheon Soo tells that they need to leave the capital at once, if they stand here longer, they will be at risk. Cha Cheon Soo tells that he has asked someone of information inside Mohwaguan, they will not leave until Joseon surrender her to them. Choi Dong Yi reminds Cha Cheon Soo that she is now a Gungnyeo that she can’t just run away. Cha Cheon Soo asked whether she wishes to be taken to Qing China, if so she might go to a point of no return & death. Cha Cheon Soo tells Choi Dong Yi to stop prattling & just listen to his instruction, tonight they will leave the capital, this is what he has decide & asked Choi Dong Yi to prepare for it. Choi Dong Yi try to pleas but Cha Cheon Soo doesn’t listen
Sukjong is contemplating then Chief Eunuch Han tells that Jang ok Jung has come to see him. Sukjong asked her to enter. Chief Eunuch Han acknowledge as Jang Ok Jung comes in as Sukjong stands up to acknowledge her arrival. Sukjong knows that Jang Ok Jung has the same anxiety about Choi Dong Yi’s predicament that is why she came. Jang Ok Jung affirms, that she can’t imagine that it has come to this, that she felt that she was the person who has caused the trouble that her heart is really unsettled. Sukjong tells that she must not that this is not her fault or even Choi Dong Yi’s fault as all this is his fault that of his own lacking in abilities as a King. Jang Ok Jung tells that no matter what his decision will be, she trust that he will make intelligent & comprehensive decision to the matter, although that they can’t just give in to the Qing Chinese Envoy’s request without any condition but then they can allow to have the nation at the risk of tumult. Sukjong agrees that Jang Ok Jung has stated the matter with reasons.
Sukjong tells that the Qing Chinese Envoy has force him to surrender Choi Dong Yi to them, that this may avoid animosity & confrontation from them but Sukjong tells that his heart is really doesn’t have the confidence to do so. Jang Ok Jung tells that what Sukjong is implying that no matter what the situation is, that he will not surrender Choi Dong Yi to Qing Chinese Envoy. Sukjong tell that this is of course & asked what did Choi Dong Yi has done wrong. Jang Ok Jung is surprise Sukjong is determined to safe guard Choi Dong Yi. Sukjong tells that this time, he will bring out whatever the price that he will stick to his own principles to debate against this, we must not allow an innocent & helpless Gungnyeo to be laden with such a responsibility. Jang Ok Jung leaves Sukjong’s residence & turns around to ponder about Sukjong feeling towards Choi Dong Yi. Sukjong asked Chief Eunuch Han to find where is Choi Dong Yi whereabouts & what she is doing, whether she is ridden with grievances & is really worried about the matter. Chief Eunuch Han acknowledge
Cha Cheon Soo is paying his passage on the boat. Choi Dong Yi waiting in Cha Cheon Soo’s room & contemplating then seeing Cha Cheon Soo packed belongings then recalls Seo Yong Gi telling that the atmosphere that he can sense in Mohwaguan, this is not merely enhancing their authority. The Qing Chinese Envoy want to use this incident to teach Joseon a lesson. Jeong sang Gung asked whether they really need to surrender Choi Dong Yi to Qing Chinese Envoy, this they must not do. Seo Yong Gi tells that Sukjong is overly stress with this matter but this incident has escalated to something that is beyond their control or imagination. Choi Dong Yi is also stress to learn about the matter
Ae Jung then finds Choi Dong Yi’s quarters empty & asked where did Choi Dong Yi has gone to. Ae Jung asked Shi Bi whether she has seen Choi Dong Yi. Shi Bi tells that she hasn’t seen Choi Dong Yi the whole day. Ae Jung asked what is going on. Ae Jung goes to see Bong sang Gung who is with Chief Eunuch Han as Bong sang Gung notice that Ae Jung came here alone & asked where is Choi Dong Yi. Ae Jung tell that she can’t find Choi Dong Yi anywhere. Bong Sang Gung is surprise, it is already Hae Si where on earth has she gone to or perhaps that she has never return
Hae Si is the hour of pig between 9-11pm
Cha Cheon Soo comes back as Yeong Dal waits for Cha Cheon Soo & asked that Cha Cheon Soo only now has return. Then Yeong Dal tells Cha Cheon Soo that there is trouble. Cha Cheon Soo asked what is the matter as Yeong Dal tells that Choi Dong Yi left Cha Cheon Soo a note & she has left. Cha Cheon Soo snatches the letter & reads it. Cha Cheon Soo is shocked at the content of the letter
Inspector General Sang Gung Yoo gather the Internal Bureau of Investigation’s Gungnyeo to launch a search for Choi Dong Yi, that perhaps she has run away will be a possibility therefore the Palace guard are also included in the search & asked whether they understands as the Internal Bureau of Investigation’s Gungnyeo acknowledge but the Jeong sang Gung come by & tells there is no need to conduct a search. Jeong sang Gung tells she know where is Choi Dong Yi’s whereabouts & she didn’t run away. Inspector General Sang Gung Yoo is surprise that Jeong sang Gung knows where Choi Dong Yi is. Jeong sang Gung affirms. The Internal Bureau of Investigation’s Gungnyeo wonders as jeong sang Gung looks determined.
Choi Dong Yi walks towards Mohwaguan. Sukjong is shocked to learn what Chief Eunuch has just mentioned & queries where did Choi Dong Yi has gone to. Chief Eunuch hesitates as Sukjong insist on a answer
Qing Chinese Envoy: What? Is this true that it is the said Internal Bureau of Investigation’s Gungnyeo?
Subordinate: Yes, my Lord
Sukjong slams the table
Sukjong: Who has given permission to have her do that?…..How dare someone surrender her to Mohwaguan without my approval
Chief Eunuch Han: It is said that it was that child’s own decision…Chon Na
Sukjong: What?
Chief Eunuch Han: The Nain that called Dong Yi has reported to her Internal Bureau of Investigation’s Sang Gung that she will go to Mohwaguan at her own accord
Sukjong: This….is really…..
Choi Dong Yi stands at the entrance of Mohwaguan. Choi Dong Yi is lead in to Mohwaguan to meet with the Qing Chinese Envoy. Choi Dong Yi greets the Qing Chinese Envoy
Qing Chinese Envoy: It seems that you are the said girl
Choi Dong Yi: Yes, this is correct. I am the said Internal Bureau of Investigation’s Gungnyeo that Your Excellency is looking for
Qing Chinese Envoy: You should have understand that once you have set foot here, that what the consequences may be, from here on after you are now under the investigation of Qing China
Choi Dong Yi is surprise