Sukjong question Heo Joon Il over the doctored medicine tonic
Sukjong: Who was it?…..Who gave you those instruction & is behind this to asked you to do so?
Heo Joon Il is silence
Sukjong: Quickly answer me at once & confess!…..Who gave you those instructions?
Heo Joon Il: that… it was….the person who instructed me to do this is none other than Jung Jong Mama
Sukjong is taken aback
Sukjong: What did you just say?
Sukjong: What…..now what are you saying?….You are saying the person who instructed this was the Jung Jong?
Heo Joon Il: Yes, Chon Na!
All who are present there with jaw agape. Choi Dong Yi sees Sukjong’s expression of upset
Queen Inhyeon comes with her entourage to the Naeuiwon & tells that the Royal Physician that all medicine tonics presented to Queen Myeongseong must go through prior her inspection & asked the Royal Physician whether he is clear on the matter. The Royal Physician acknowledged. Queen Inhyeon’s instruction. Queen Inhyeon goes on an inspection tour when Jung Geum comes calling as Ahn Sang Gung asked what is the matter, Jung Geum tells that there is problems that she informs that Heo Joon Il has told Sukjong that it was Queen Inhyeon who has instructed him to doctored Queen Myeongseong’s medicine tonic. Queen Inhyeon is taken aback as Ahn Sang Gung exclaims what is the meaning of this, how preposterous that Heo Joon Il confess such nonsense lies. Ahn Sang Gung asked Queen Inhyeon what are they supposed to do about the matter
Ae Jung asked the other Gungnyeo that do they know what they are implying that they are stating that Queen Inhyeon will bring harm to Queen Myeongseong by doctoring Queen Myeongseong’s medicine tonic & asked how can they possible to find that to believe what was said is truth. Eun Geum tells that she personally has heard this with her own ears that the apprehended Royal Physician Heo Joon Il has confess & state to that matter. Shi Bi tells that this is absurd, how is it possible that Queen Inhyeon will do such a thing. Eun Geum tells whether or not that this was possibly done so that Queen Inhyeon can place the blame on Jang Hee Bin. Ae Jung tells Eun Geum not to make preposterous presumption that Queen Inhyeon will never do such a menace. Eun Geum asked whether that is to implies that Jang Hee Bin is such a person. Bong Sang Gung with Yoo Sang Gung comes in as Ae Jung asked her whether what Eun Geum has suggested is true. Bong sang Gung tells that they don’t have the time of leisure to go wailing their tongue in gossips. Yoo Sang Gung in the other hand, tells that the Gungnyeo has the right to know & have knowledge what is going on here. Bong sang Gung surprise at Yoo Sang Gung contradicting remarks. Eun Geum asked what will the outcome be, will Queen Inhyeon be a suspect & be indicted in charges for bringing harm to Queen Myeongseong. Yoo Sang Gung tells that only being indicted as a suspect but also the charges to attempt to put the blame of Jang Hee Bin. Bong Sang Gung tells Yoo Sang Gung is being way out of line in passing judgment as there is still not substantial proof of evidence to prove otherwise. Yoo Sang Gung question that substantial proof of evidence, isn’t that what the findings are from Jeong sang Gung, Jung Im & also Choi Dong Yi whom has done a covet investigation without their knowledge. Yoo Sang Gung leaves as Bong sang Gung calls out to her as Bong Sang Gung is upset & slaps the books at Ae Jung’s abdomen to asked her to accept the books
Choi Dong Yi goes to Jeong Sang Gung to tells that it is all lies & it is perjury that Heo Joon Il is giving false & misleading testimonial. Choi Dong Yi affirms to Jeong Sang Gung that she had clearly witness that Heo Joon Il & Chwi Seon Dang’s Yeong Sun are in league, how can Heo Joon Il testify that it is Queen Inhyeon who has given him the instruction. Jeong Sang Gung tells that she is out of the wits how to go about handling this matter that he Joon Il has made a testimony in such a manner. Choi Dong Yi tells that Heo Joon Il wants to incriminate Queen Inhyeon for the contrive incident that why he has given misleading testimony. Jeong Sang Gung agrees with Choi Dong Yi but she wonders why Heo Joon Il wants to make such an incriminating testimony, as they see now, what comes after this may all depends on what Heo Joon Il testify. If they can’t find the source of his false testimony, not only Queen Inhyeon but then they will also can’t run away from being held in responsibility & can’t run from it. Choi Dong Yi leaves the room. Jung Im calls out to Choi Dong Yi as Jeong Sang Gung asked Jung Im to let Choi Dong Yi be. Jeong Sang Gung tells that compare to others, Choi Dong Yi had received the greatest blows of impact of consequences on outcome of the matter. Jeong Sang Gung tells that from the beginning this has already foment wile of Chwi Seon Dang therefore compare to others, a person who has such faith in Jang Hee Bin in the likes of Choi Dong Yi, it will be hard for her to accept that this is the truth about the situation
Choi Dong Yi runs out of Internal Bureau of Investigation in disbelief telling herself that how can this be possible, how could jang Hee Bin has proceed to ensnare it such a stratagem & asked moreover on how of all people it has to be Jang Hee Bin, how could Jang Hee Bin act on such fraudulence
Sukjong contemplating in his chamber on Heo Joon Il’s testimonial recalling that Heo Joon Il testifying that the person who instructed him to do this is none other than Queen Inhyeon. Sukjong ponder as he recalls Queen Inhyeon as Sukjong looks rather distraught & asked Queen Inhyeon that whether she is most certain that the medicine tonic that was consume by Queen Myeongseong & brought harm to her health was really Chwi Seon Dang’s Jang Hee Bin doing. Queen Inhyeon regrettably to say that this indeed stating a fact. Sukjong asked Queen Inhyeon, does she realise what she has said as of now is rather frightful. Queen Inhyeon said that to be the person to report this to Sukjong, she too is filled with torment in her heart. Even as they speak now, she refuses to believe that what that fact has reveals to her is true. Queen Inhyeon asked Sukjong to reveal & expose all suspicion over the matter & to seek the truth. Sukjong looks distraught & confused
Queen Inhyeon sat down in a thud as Ahn Sang Gung assures Queen Inhyeon that Sukjong will not merely believe on just Heo Joon Il’s “false” testimony. Ahn Sang Gung tells that Sukjong is well aware of Queen Inhyeon’s own disposition. Queen Inhyeon sense with feelings that she has been trammel into Chwi Seon Dang’s ensnarement. Ahn Sang Gung asked why Queen Inhyeon is thinking so melancholy. Queen Inhyeon tells on the contrary that she sense that she has step into a deep cozen of entrapment that there is a point of no return
Choi Dong Yi is refuse access to Chwi Seon Dang as she pleaded with Jo Sang Gung that she needs to see Jang Hee Bin that she needs to speak to Jang Hee Bin as the palace maid restraints her. Jo Sang Gung asked Choi Dong Yi to leave at once as Choi Dong Yi begs Jo Sang Gung that she needs to see Jang Hee Bin. Jo Sang Gung scolds Choi Dong Yi for being insolent & how dare she come here to stir up such a fuss & commotion as Jo Sang Gung asked more palace maid to assist in evicted Choi Dong Yi out of Chwi Seon Dang as the palace maid comes to help but then Jang Hee Bin calls out to let Choi Dong Yo go. Jang Hee Bin approaches Choi Dong Yi. Choi Dong Yi tells that she needs to speak to Jang Hee Bin. Choi Dong Yi tells that she know that from the starts this wasn’t what Jang Hee Bin has imagine or intended this incident outcome to be, that she is most certain of that matter & she trust that Jang Hee Bin is of that character to do something illicit therefore Choi Dong Yi plea to Jang Hee Bin to cease this at once, this is nothing like what Jang Hee Bin’s own disposition & it is not like her doing.
Jang Hee Bin comments on this incident & strangely she tell bluntly that she doesn’t understand what Choi Dong Yi is trying to say or mean. Choi Dong Yi is surprise as Jang Hee Bin gives Choi Dong Yi a final friendly warning under the pretext of their former cordial acquaintance & asked Choi Dong Yi not to get involved in this matter with meddles that if she wishes here after that she able to safeguard her survive on the upcoming upheaval then she caution that it is best for Choi Dong Yi to shut her trap & keep a far distance.
Jang Hee Bin in her residence in contemplation & is determine to enter the dark side of the force. Choi Dong Yi doing her fair share as she recalls Jang Hee Bin rendering her a warning to Choi Dong Yi a final friendly warning under the pretext of their former cordial acquaintance & asked Choi Dong Yi not to get involved in this matter with meddles that if she wishes here after that she able to safeguard her survive on the upcoming upheaval then she caution it is best for Choi Dong Yi to shut her trap & keep a far distance.
Choi Dong Yi is sadden by the incident as she tells that does Jang Hee Bin has knowledge that Jang Hee Bin was as for her, Jang Hee Bin was her aspiration that existed a great radiance. She has idolise Jang Hee Bin’s disposition & embrace it as the reason for her to carry on & to seek her own path in life. Choi Dong Yi tells that she is indebted to Jang Hee Bin once for what she has done for her that she forever will not forget but alas here after, there is no choice or alternative for her to be walking on the same path as Jang Hee Bin
Hwang Joo Shik tells his musician that for the time being, there will not be any performing recital in the palace, therefore store the music instrument appropriately in their respective storage & asked them whether they are clear & asked them to leave the chambers. The musician acknowledge. Yeong Dal comes in & asked how can this be happening that is beyond their imagination. The root of Queen Myeongseong’s coma is caused by Queen Inhyeon. Hwang Joo Shik hushes Yeong Dal be caution on what he is implying, does he wishes to have his head beheaded. Yeong Dal asked whether that is to implied that Jang Hee Bin has anything to do with the matter. Hwang Joo Shik asked when did Yeong Dal has heard him mentioned about that matter. Yeong Dal tells that Hwang Joo Shik has denies that it is not Queen Inhyeon’s doing therefore it must be Jang Hee Bin. Hwang Joo Shik caution Yeong Dal to hush up, why can he shut that trap of his from all this nonsense. Hwang Joo Shik tells that in this kind of situation, the best stratagem plan now is to lie low. Yeong Dal telling that he is now stooping low to query Hwang Joo Shik over the matter. Hwang joo Shik stare at Yeong Dal. Yeong Dal tells that no matter whom whether it is Queen Inhyeon or Jang Hee Bin, if the findings reveals that one of them is involved then the world will be at chaos. Hwang Joo Shik sighs that he is really worried about Sukjong as Queen Myeongseong is still in a coma & now Nae Myeong Bu is in tumult with these happenings, how hard & trouble Sukjong will be
Sukjong contemplating over the matter & staring aimlessly into the horizon then recalls Sukjong asking Queen Inhyeon that Heo Joon Il has give a testimony saying that it was Queen Inhyeon who has instructed him to doctored Queen Myeongseong’s medicine tonic to bring harm to Queen Myeongseong then asked Queen Inhyeon what is happening here. Queen Inhyeon asked whether Sukjong believe in Heo Joon Il’s testimony. Sukjong assures Queen Inhyeon of course he doesn’t believe in Heo Joon Il’s testimony but then he must find out why Heo Joon Il & the reason he has made that kind of misleading testimony
Queen Inhyeon tells that as she mentioned before this to Sukjong that she has received an anonymous letter as she has seen this as a severity of indictment that she has ponder most earnestly then instructed Jeong Sang Gung of the Internal Bureau of Investigation to conduct a covet investigation to the matter. Queen Inhyeon tells Sukjong that if she has done wrong, she is only guilty that she has not come forward to Sukjong with the matter sooner that she was afraid that it might cause Sukjong to worried therefore took the matter upon herself to handle. Queen Inhyeon tells how can she possible with reason to bring harm to Queen Myeongseong, this is a baseless accusation to set her up. Sukjong concurs with what Queen Inhyeon has said but it is really there is all to the matter, besides this, is there anything that require for her to disclose it to him & not conceal anything from him. Queen Inhyeon tells that this is all there is…everything. Queen Inhyeon will never conceal any deceit from Sukjong
Then Sukjong confronts Jang Hee Bin as jang Hee Bin defense that since she has gain Sukjong’s favour that she has gone through so many experience of turmoils of malevolent & injurious accusation that Sukjong is too well aware of the on goings. Sukjong tells that he has heard that the Internal Bureau of investigation has come out with a few leads & scenarios…as they have mentioned. Jang Hee Bin interrupts that Sukjong should chose to believe in them, will that be just find for Sukjong
Jang Hee Bin tells a sob story to Sukjong that she always been feign to appear compose without a bother before Sukjong but then in her heart sooner has been shredded to pieces but then Sukjong is now accusing for all matter that she has scheme to brought harm to Queen Myeongseong. Jang Hee Bin cries to Sukjong, how long that she need to barrage by all this false accusation that never cease to halt in such injustice
Sukjong turns to Chief Eunuch Han & asked him to summon Seo Yong Gi to the palace. Chief Eunuch Han acknowledge. Sukjong tells Seo Yong Gi that he will not choose to believe Queen Inhyeon or either Jang Hee Bin’s testimony, this is what he has come to concluded but however this has been embedded with some deceit at play & the truth needs to be expose, moreover what awaits him of how frightful the truth may be revealed, he must know that truth. Sukjong asked Seo Yong Gi to investigate this matter on his behalf & find the truth, there is no time to waste & need to hasten, before the matter escalate any further that speed must assured. Seo Yong Gi acknowledge
Oh Tae Seok learns that Sukjong has summoned Seo Yong Gi & instructed him to conduct an investigation on the incident. Jang Hee Jae nods in affirmative as Oh Tae Seok asked whether they allow Seo Yong Gi to have a free rein over the matter & not be anxious….they need to transfer this matter to Uigyeombu to handle. Jang Hee Jae tells that on the contrary, this matter is necessary for Seo Yong Gi to conduct this investigation. Oh Tae Seok asked what is the meaning in saying that, what if perhaps by chance he finds out the truth then what Jang Hee Jae suppose to do about that matter. Jang Hee Jae tells that that will never happened & asked Oh Tae Seok to be rest assured. Oh Tae Seok asked how can Jang Hee Jae be so confident in that. If anything were to go amiss then both Jang Hee Bin & him will be done for. Jang Hee Jae tells that didn’t he already mentioned that all of this is to be handle by him & been prepare then asked why Oh Tae Seok is so edgy at the edge of his seat in anxiety & asked Oh Tae Seok to rest assured & calm his nerves, this way, Oh Tae Seok will able to live long & prosperous life. Jang Hee Jae laughs
Choi Dong Yi waits Seo Yong Gi & tells that she has heard that he went to Daejeon to seek audience with Sukjong & asked how is the outcome. Seo Yong Gi tells that Sukjong has instruct him to reveal the truth about the incident. Choi Dong Yi tells that Heo Joon Il has intentionally given a false testimony, how could Heo Joon Il changes his testimony so easily & confess the truth. Seo Yong Gi tells that he will render his utmost effort but know that it is going to be hard. Seo Yong Gi tells that they lack substantial evidence to indicate that what in his given testimonial is prove to be false moreover even if they start to interrogate. Seo Yong Gi concurs that although that he agrees with Choi Dong Yi personally in private but then but without substantial proof to indicate otherwise, they can’t proven Queen Inhyeon’s innocence on the incident then Seo Yong Gi asked whether Choi Dong Yi is alright with this that is they were to find no evidence to support otherwise then Choi Dong Yi & the other involves in the Internal Bureau of Investigation that partake in this investigation will he held responsible. Choi Dong Yi is aware of the implication but however they can be out of fear moreover to choose to evade & run away. Choi Dong Yi tells that she would not allow Queen Inhyeon to be bear the brunt of this unjust accusation & charges & she will not stand by idle to see injustice being rendered to the innocents
Jang Hee Jae tells that as Jang Hee Bin has mentioned that Sukjong has instructed Seo Yong Gi to the palace. Jang Hee Bin tells that Sukjong is a very circumspect that she has always mentioned this to her brother. Jang Hee Bin tells that Sukjong will have a hard time in believing that either Queen Inhyeon or her doings as Jang Hee Jae adds but yet Sukjong wishes to have the see a solid & substantial truth of evidence on the matter that his sense of betrayal will be intense & asked whether Jang Hee Bin concurs. Jang Hee Jae tells that in comparison he is more anxious about Choi Dong Yi. Jang Hee Jae tells that he has heard that Sukjong has always been close acquainted with her & what if perhaps that Sukjong favours her that she might influence Sukjong. Jang Hee Bin interrupts her brother that this will be impossible that it will never happened.
Jang Hee Bin tells that she has the person who serve Sukjong in his side for the past 10 years, wouldn’t he think that Sukjong will choose to trust Choi Dong Yi over her. Jang Hee Jae agrees that this is true in what she has said but then they must weather the unforeseen circumstances that they need to get rid of Choi Dong Yi for their sake. Jang Hee Bin tells there is no need to do that, at this moment, Jang Hee Bin tells that she will handle Choi Dong Yi on her own. Jang Hee Bin tells Jang Hee Jae that he needs to proceed with what he needs to do. Jang Hee Jae acknowledge
Choi Dong Yi runs back to Internal Bureau of Investigation & sees Jeong Sang Gung as she greets Jeong Sang Gung as Jeong Sang Gung acknowledged her. Choi Dong Yi tells that she needs to seek audience with Queen Inhyeon at once. Jung Im is surprise that Choi Dong Yi wants to see Queen Inhyeon. Choi Dong Yi concurs that all this has happened after the anonymous letter was received by Queen Inhyeon, this is perhaps that the set up was initially indicate from then on that it could be a possibility therefore she needs to meet with Queen Inhyeon to asked her over the details
Jeong Sang Gung & Choi Dong Yi seek audience with Queen Inhyeon as Jeong Sang Gung apologise that due to their lacking that they has cause Queen Inhyeon to have suffered unjustly. Queen Inhyeon brushes it off that it is not their fault that this is a deliberate fraudulence from Chwi Seon Dang that from the starts of this incident that it was already an ensnarement. Queen Inhyeon is sorry that she has dragged them into this ensnarement pit with her together. Queen Inhyeon turn to Choi Dong Yi tells that she has heard Jeong Sang Gung mentioned that because of this incident that Choi Dong Yi has conflicts with Chwi Seon Dang, moreover that she has given her utmost effort to correcting the wrong & tells that it wouldn’t be easy on Choi Dong Yi to have taken that stand therefore she is grateful. Choi Dong Yi tells that she doesn’t renders that praise from Queen Inhyeon
Jeong Sang Gung tells Queen Inhyeon that they are actually here to asked Queen Inhyeon some questions. Choi Dong Yi tells that this is regards to the anonymous letter that Queen Inhyeon gave to them & asked if by chance did Queen Inhyeon showed the anonymous letter to anyone else. Queen Inhyeon queries on the anonymous letter as Jeong Sang Gung acknowledged. Queen Inhyeon tells that if it is refers to the anonymous letter then before she handed to Jeong Sang Gung that she has discuss the matter prior with her family members. Queen Inhyeon tells that they were the 1st to suspect that this might be the doing of Chwi Seon Dang but however that she fear that this incident might escalate to severity therefore she summon Jeong Sang Gung to conduct a covert investigation. Queen Inhyeon wonder why this line of questioning
Hwang Jung Gun brings Seo Yong Gi to Heo Joon Il’s residence. Seo Yong Gi orders a thorough search of the premises. Hwang Jung Gun acknowledge & order the police constable to search the premises as the police constables storm into the premises then the occupants of the residence are being drag out then someone peeking at the entrance as Seo Yong Gi notices him as the Yanban leaves quickly. Han Jang Bu asked what is the matter. Seo Yong Gi tells that just now that Yanban looks like a members of Queen Inhyeon’s family residence. Han Jang Bu wasn’t sure about the person
Hwang Jung Gun comes out & tells that there is something that needs Seo Yong Gi’s attention that there is something strange. Hwang Jung Gun takes out a conceal packet giving it to Seo Yong Gi telling that it was so conceal that he was fortunate to have found it. Seo Yong Gi looks at the content & finds a paper money then Han Jang Bu exclaim that the value is 10,000 nyang & the amount is huge. Seo Yong Gi tells that how can this be possible as Hwang Jung Gun also shock at the amount.
Jeohwa which was made of standardized mulberry bark paper early in the Joseon period, become the first legal paper money & was used as a medium of exchange in place of coins until it disappeared in the early 16th century
Choi Dong Yi asked Cha Cheon Soo for his help as this is really important to her. Cha Cheon Soo assures Choi Dong Yi not to worry that he will go & find out the information for her. Choi Dong Yi thanked Cha Cheon Soo for his help. Cha Cheon Soo tells Choi Dong Yi if however she must promise him a matter, if by chance perhaps that matter goes disarray, she must leave the palace at once. Choi Dong Yi is surprise at Cha Cheon Soo’s suggestion. Cha Cheon Soo tells that Choi Dong Yi is well aware on what is about to happened at the palace, there will either Queen Inhyeon or Jang Hee Bin that will take the fall, what if she can’t finds any evidence to prove Queen Inhyeon’s innocence then the person who conduct the convert investigation will be drag into being in league & when that happens that Choi Dong Yi need to adhere to Cha Cheon Soo’s instructions. Choi Dong Yi tries to explains but Cha Cheon Soo begs Choi Dong Yi to listen to him. Cha Cheon Soo tells that it already more than enough that Choi Hyo Won & Choi Dong Ju has to died unjustly in wrongful death & he doesn’t want to see himself losing Choi Dong Yi as well to the same fate. Choi Dong Yi is touched
Sukjong contemplating in the night sky. Chief Eunuch Han tells that Do Seong Ji & the 3 secretariats have long return after failing to seek Sukjong audience. Chief Eunuch Han asked that Sukjong doesn’t wish to see anyone at all & who does he wish to see. Sukjong asked Chief Eunuch Han that he wishes Chief Eunuch Han to do something for him. Chief Eunuch Han is surprise. Choi Dong Yi walks back as Chief Eunuch Han meets her as Choi Dong Yi greets Chief Eunuch Han. Chief Eunuch Han tells Choi Dong Yi to come with him as Sukjong wishes to see her. Choi Dong Yo follows Chief Eunuch Han as he brings Choi Dong Yi to Sukjong who is contemplating as Chief Eunuch Han asked Choi Dong Yi to approach Sukjong & greets him
Choi Dong Yi: Chon Na…..
Sukjong turns around looking rather miserable
Jo Sang Gung comes to Jang Hee Bin as
Jang Hee Bin: What is Chon Na doing now?…..Is he still alone in the Daejeon?
Jo Sang Gung: Yes, Mama. It is said that he has dismissed everyone & he is not seeing anyone at all
Jang Hee Bin: Yes, the person who is taking this really hard as of now, is definitely will be Chon Na…that he will refuse to see anyone at this moment…although I have knowledge of it, but it still upsets me in my heart
Jo Sang Gung: Mama?
Jang Hee Bin: Each time that when he is face with difficulty, he will always be the 1st to come to seek me
Jo Sang Gung: Mama?….Then why don’t Mama go to him?…..Perhaps it is said that Chon Na might be waiting for your presence to be with him
Sukjong strolls with Choi Dong Yi
Sukjong: Take a seat.
Sukjong & Choi Dong Yi sits down as Sukjong breaths the air
Sukjong: The night breeze feels really pleasant……to have with you, both of us sitting together having the breeze blowing that it seems that the laden pressure on my heart has somewhat lifted a little
Choi Dong Yi turns to Sukjong
Choi Dong Yi: Chon Na…..regarding Dae Bi Mama’s medicine tonic….this incident
Sukjong: Dong Yi…..In regards to this incident, I don’t want to proceed further in discussion over the matter…. whether it is with court officials, or whether it is Jung Jong or even Hee Bin, in my heart I don’t wish to see any one of them but suddenly I thought of you therefore I have asked of you to come
Choi Dong Yi is surprise
Sukjong: There is a possibility that when I am with Pungsan together that it will allow me to be in a better mood, that is why…..when I am with you together, then I can always forget that I resides in the palace & that the matter in regards that I am a sovereign
Choi Dong Yi: This is really the palace in reality that also Chon Na is indeed a King as a fact that it has given you great difficulty?
Sukjong: If perhaps that I have acquainted with you sooner & learn how to scale the walls from you, wouldn’t be really great then that way, I could have scale those walls over there sooner & make an escape from the palace
Choi Dong Yi laughs but Sukjong sighs
Sukjong: I am really afraid that I will able to see the truth in reality….one is the Mother of the Nation; the other is the mother of the future Prince Investiture. As for me, Jung Jong is my loyal & faithful wife & Hee Bin…is the woman that I have loved for a long time in relationship but now I can’t bring myself without any choice unable to trust either one of them….this has make me really….pains me in bitterness…..Then the thought of punishing one of them then to forsake them…laden my heart to bits.
Choi Dong Yi: Chon Na….Actually, I need to tell you…
Sukjong: Really….. What am I saying in front of you?….it seems that I am speaking in gibberish…Aigoo! It seems that I have embarrass the lost of dignity of being a King….this wasn’t the reason that why I summoned you here.
Choi Dong Yi has to hold it in as Sukjong is sadden by the events
Sukjong: It is fine, Chin Na……Don’t need to withhold anything back…..Now the person who is in front of me is just Ban Gwan Da Ri that is speaking to me therefore whatever you say, please feel free to say it, it is alright as it doesn’t matter…Da Ri
Sukjong: Da Ri?
Sukjong laughs loudly
Sukjong: You are indeed, Pungsan!…..You are the only person who always make me laugh!
Sukjong: Dong Yi?
Choi Dong Yi: Yes,….Chon Na.
Sukjong: I do wish that you will able to be the one person in the Palace that I can depend my trust upon. This will be great…..there is no one I can laid my trust upon in this palace but the least I have you that I hope that you could be beside me for a long long time that you will be able be a friend that I can trust upon forever
Choi Dong Yi: Chon Na?……Chon Na!
Sukjong: Hmmm?
Jang Hee Bin comes with her entourage then heard Sukjong laughing. Jang Hee Bin shocked to see that Sukjong having such a thrill time with Choi Dong Yi as Jo Sang Gung calls to Jang Hee Bin then Jo Sang Gung jaw agape to see the sight as Choi Dong Yi jovially telling Sukjong some jokes. Jang Hee Bin could only managed to mutter for Sukjong as she makes a hasten retreat back to her residence & choke in upset almost hyper ventilating on what she has just seen, as Jang Hee Bin dismiss Jo Sang Gung to leaves as she left. Jang Hee Bin plays in her mind what she has just saw with Choi Dong Yi & Sukjong having a great time together. Jang Hee Bin asked that whether Sukjong favours Choi Dong Yi, it is not her that he has sight on but instead it is Choi Dong Yi whom he wishes to see. Jang Hee Bin weeps bitterly
Mdm Park & Mdm Yoon in the market as Mdm Park tells that according to what her son has mentioned that it seems that there is tumult in the Palace & enquires if Jang Hee Bin is afflicted by the tumult. Mdm Yoon asked whether Mdm Park wishes that tumult to be upon Jang Hee Bin with her remarks. Mdm Park humbly tells that how can that be possible that she is concern about Jang Hee Bin’s well being. Mdm Yoon tells Mdm Park that being too concern seems to be like her habits traits of hers. Mdm Yoon tells that if the heavens were to splits into 2, Jang Hee Bin will always have Sukjong’s favour & that will never be alters therefore asked Mdm Park to stop being pessimistic with needless anxiety. Mdm Park acknowledge as Mdm Yoon walks off. Mdm Yoon sees Choi Dong Yi on the street & tells her that she is an ungrateful wench. Choi Dong Yi greets Mdm Yoon. Mdm Park asked who is Choi Dong Yi.
Choi Dong Yo approaches Mdm Yoon. Mdm Yoon tells Choi Dong Yi that she has been ungrateful to the gratitude that Jang Hee Bin has render on her that she has betrayal Jang Hee Bin by forsaking her. Jang Hee Bin has proposal her from Cheonmin to Gungnyeo, but on the contrary, Choi Dong Yi has back stab on Jang Hee Bin instead. Mdm Park asked whether that is indeed. Mdm Park looks at Choi Dong Yi seeing that she is well refine that how dare she be so wicked to do such a thing. Mdm Park then scolds Choi Dong Yi why she standing there, she needs to beg for forgiveness from Mdm Yoon. Choi Dong Yi explains that she didn’t betrayal Jang Hee Bin & neither did she had done anything wrong to plea for pardoned. Mdm Yoon is shocked at Choi Dong Yi’s statement. Mdm Yoon wanted to slap Choi Dong Yi over Choi Dong Yi’s insolent remark as Mdm Park stops Mdm Yoon & asked her to wait while Mdm Park slaps Choi Dong Yi instead by calling her insolent wench, how dare she standing before them in stare & sass
Yeong Dal walks pass seeing the episode as Mdm Park tries to tussle with Choi Dong Yi as Yeong Dal comes by & pushes Mdm Park aside. Yeong Dal asked what is happening. Mdm Yoon has to pick the fallen Mdm Park. Mdm Park question who is Yeong Dal & looking at his uniform that he looks like a Royal Musician from the music bureau then demands what is Yeong Dal’s name. Yeong Dal asked Choi Dong Yi to leave at once & takes her away as Mdm park shouts at them that didn’t Yeong Dal hear here that she is asking what his name is as she screams at Yeong Dal being a pole & telling how rude he is to treat her words like prattles.
Choi Dong Yi is still feeling the effects from the slap while walking back to Yeong Dal’s house as Yeong Dal asked whether she is alright, how can this world has such savage women then comes in front of Choi Dong Yi to asked whether she is indeed fine. Yeong Dal upset that he really wants to raise his hand on Mdm Park & slap until she is bruise & batter but because they are woman that he can’t hit back on them. Choi dong Yi assures Yeong Dal that she is alright & asked him not to be too worried then asked in passing where is Cha Cheon Soo. Yeong Dal tells although that it is said that they are living in the same house but Yeong Dal have yet to see Cha Cheon Soo’s shadow anywhere. Yeong Dal tells that he has heard that Choi Dong Yi has asked Cha Cheon Soo for his help to enquire some information. Choi Dong Yi acknowledge
Cha Cheon Soo returns home as Yeong Dal notice his return & greets him to tell that Choi Dong Yi is here. Choi Dong Yi greets Cha Cheon Soo. Choi Dong Yi then learns from Cha Cheon Soo that what does he mean that Heo Joon Il’s family has close ties with Queen Inhyeon’s family residence. Cha Cheon Soo explains that Heo Joon Il comes long line from the family of Royal Physician. It is said that Heo Joon Il’s late father was the person in charge of Queen Inhyeon’s family residence health & provided medical assistance then looking at this relationship of acquaintance that the testimony to state that Queen Inhyeon is the mastermind, without a doubt will be proven hostile & devastating incriminating towards Queen Inhyeon’s innocence. Choi Dong Yi is shock at the outcome
Seon Ji is the parent that has passed
Queen Inhyeon is from Yeoheung Min clan whose elder brother will eventually provide a descendant that later became Empress Myeongseong, Gojong’s wife. Yeoheung Min clan also provided Queen Wongyeong, mother of Sejong & wife to Taejong. Yeoheung Min clan originate from Yeoju in Gyeonggi & an aristocratic family know as Bon Gwan (ancestral seat)
Seo Yong Gi compares the paper money then Han Jang Bu brings a Merchant from the Im Sang Ju mercantile trading company. Seo Yong Gi invites the merchant to take a seat. Seo Yong Gi tells the merchant that he has asked to come is that he needs to verify a few matters with him. The merchant acknowledge. Seo Yong Gi tells that according to his knowledge from before that he knows that the merchant’s mercantile trading company has some business associate with Queen Inhyeon’s family & asked whether this is true, as the merchant confirms that it is indeed. The merchant tells that they have been render assistance by Queen Inhyeon’s family to open access trade routes to Qing China then after Queen Inhyeon’s family has support them but the merchant wonder on the line of questioning. Seo Yong Gi finds that this is indeed incriminating towards Queen Inhyeon
Choi Dong Yi walking dejectedly recalling that Cha Cheon Soo has mentioned to her that comes from the family of Royal Physician. It is said that Heo Joon Il’s late father was the person in charge of Queen Inhyeon’s family residence health & provided medical assistance. Choi Dong yi shakes her head in disbelief
Sukjong is shocked to learn that arrested Heo Joon Il’s family has close acquaintance ties with Queen Inhyeon’s family residence. Seo yong Gi confirms. Sukjong then bewildered to asked that even of this is indeed that they can’t believe or accept that the testimony that he has given is true. Seo Yong Gi tells that this is not all they had found. Seo Yong Gi passes some document to Sukjong as Sukjong browses through it & Seo Yong Gi explains that this document was taken from the search in Heo Joon Il’s residence, looking at the ledger that they have learn that Heo Joon Il has receive hefty remuneration from Queen Inhyeon’s residence, among them there was a cheque of the value of 10,000 nyang enclosed & that enclosed was received the day before Queen Myeongseong’s collapse into coma. Sukjong goes through the ledger. The person who issue that cheque is said to be the close relation of Queen Inhyeon’s kin moreover it is from the mercantile trading company that her family has close business relationship. Seo Yong Gi apologise to Sukjong for being the bearer of bad news. Sukjong can’t bring himself to believe that all of this is possible that this can be happening
Choi Dong Yi comes running to the police bureau to look for Seo Yong Gi & finds him as she greets him & asked what is happening here, that she has heard that Heo Joon Il’s residence that they has found incriminating evidence that he is in league with Queen Inhyeon’s family. Seo Yong Gi confirms that this is a fact & he just convey this to Sukjong. Choi Dong Yi tells that this can’t be possible that Queen Inhyeon is innocent that she is most certain of the matter. Seo Yong Gi advice that Choi Dong Yi not to be too involve into this matter & asked her to stop probing. Choi Dong Yi pleas with Seo Yong Gi. Seo Yong Gi tells that what they findings that they have conducted, if Choi Dong Yi insist to chose to safe guard Queen Inhyeon then if this is not handle well, she may be perpetrated with retaliation from the aftermath therefore she must not meddle into this matter again & asked whether she is clear & understand the matter at hand
Sukjong passes the cheque to Queen Inhyeon to explain what is going on here. Queen Inhyeon tells that she swears to Sukjong that she has no knowledge of the matter. Sukjong then asked Queen Inhyeon in regards to her family that her kin is not aware of this knowledge either. Queen Inhyeon is speechless as Sukjong reminds that Queen Inhyeon came to him to prove her innocence over the matter that she has nothing else to divulge. Sukjong repeats his question to Queen Inhyeon, in regards to this incident, did Queen Inhyeon discuss this matter in private to her family, whether it is a yes or a no. Sukjong insist on a reply as Queen Inhyeon admits that she did. Sukjong is surprise at Queen Inhyeon admission. Queen Inhyeon tells that when the day she received the anonymous letter, she was too overcome in shock that she has discuss the matter with her family kin. Sukjong asked why did Queen Inhyeon bring up this matter now to him & asked that she wanted to conceal this from him. Queen Inhyeon denies that she want to conceal that she has never brought to mind to have this matter to report to Sukjong. Queen Inhyeon tells that her family elder is acquainted with Heo Joon Il, that she has no knowledge of the relation. Sukjong is shocked
Sukjong in his chamber as Do Seong Ji asked what Sukjong plans to do about the matter. Sukjong asked this case be transfer to Uigyeombu to handle. Do Seong Ji acknowledge
Oh Yun instructs his men that they need to bring in Queen Inhyeon’s kin & all her residence staff for questioning We will bring in all of the Queen’s relatives, they must be apprehended before they flee & asked whether his men are clear. Oh Yun’s men acknowledge & leaves to make the arrests
Queen Inhyeon asked what is happening as Ahn Sang Gung comes in to inform Queen Inhyeon that Sukjong has transfer the matter to Uigyeombu to handle. Queen Inhyeon is shock as Jung In Guk is with Queen Inhyeon. Ahn Sang Gung adds that everyone who is involve or in regards with this incident will be apprehended for questioning. Ahn Sang Gung tells Queen Inhyeon that this is to say that Ahn Sang Gung & the rest of the palace maid will be apprehended for questioning but she tells Queen Inhyeon must not be stir by this chaos & that she must stand before them all & rise to the occasion no matter what the situation that she must choose not to hear & ignore them totally. Queen Inhyeon is touched as Jung In Guk tells Queen Inhyeon that Ahn Sang Gung is correct in what she has said, no matter what will happened, Seoin faction will stand behind Queen Inhyeon
Ahn Sang Gung tells that if by chance that Queen Inhyeon can’t prove her innocence otherwise then all of them will bear the brunt of responsibility, therefore Queen Inhyeon must endure this above this all to overcome this. Queen Inhyeon is sadden by the scenario. Oh Yun comes to Queen Inhyeon’s residence as Jung In Guk comes out & followed by Queen Inhyeon who shout what is the meaning of this trespassing. Oh Yun apologise to Queen Inhyeon that they have been instructed to apprehend all those who has be involve in this incident for questioning. Oh Yun orders the arrests as Queen Inhyeon is helpless. Oh Yun’s men acknowledge. Jung In Guk tries to stop the arrest but is totally ignore by Oh Yun’s men as Jung In Guk tells that they will not let this happens as heaven will watch over this, that they evil ploy will be discovered & the truth will be exposed. Oh Yun asked his men to hasten the arrest as Queen Inhyeon’s staff cried out for Queen Inhyeon as Queen Inhyeon is totally lost & helpless to do anything as her staff is being taken away. Queen Inhyeon is hyper ventilating in distress as Oh Yun takes Queen Inhyeon’s staff & Queen Inhyeon’s family kin to Uigyeombu. Jang Hee Jae watches the parade in amusement
Jung Im finds that Choi Dong Yi has change to her normal clothes & asked Choi Dong Yi what she intend to do. Choi Dong Yi tells that she must go out, she needs to go out & seek for the truth. Jung Im is against Choi Dong Yi from doing so. It will not be long that Uigyeombu will be coming for them to be questioned. If then someone were to find out that Choi Dong Yi is still meddling in the matter that Choi Dong Yi will be deter from punishment. Choi Dong Yi insist then they go ahead & punish her. Jung Im tries to talk sense into Choi Dong Yi as Choi Dong Yi finding it strange that everything seems to have a flaw & doesn’t make comprehensive sense to the matter, not only that Heo Joon Il is acquainted with Queen Inhyeon’s family kin, moreover the finding of all those incriminating evidence of that heft amount of money doesn’t add up in sense, why he has never disclose this in his testimony, what it most important in evidence to laid discriminating evidence on Queen Inhyeon than that. Choi Dong Yi tells that it seems that they were just waiting for them to find that said evidence & asked Jung Im that does she understand that they were waiting for them to react on the matter then to cordially pass the evidence into Sukjong’s hands, this way they will avoid all suspicion
Jung Im agrees that what Choi Dong Yi said is assuming to be correct but then what is Choi Dong Yi suppose she can do now. Jung Im warns Choi Dong Yi that if she step to this probe this further & deeper that she may out herself at great pit of risk. Choi Dong Yi tells that she will not avoid or run away from this incident & if she avoid this now, then she will seen as being a coward, she would rather be at deep pit of risk that to be seen herself as being a dastard. Choi Dong Yi leaves
Jo Sang Gung comes to see Jang Hee Bin. Jo Sang Gung comes in as Jang Hee Bin asked what is the matter as Jo sang Gung tells that Queen Inhyeon wants to see Jang Hee Bin. Jang Hee Bin acknowledge as Jo Sang Gung asked what are they supposed to do & will they like to reply to Jang Hee Bin is busy. Jang Hee Bin tells that on the contrary she sees no reason why she refuses to go & see Queen Inhyeon
Jang Hee Bin goes to see Queen Inhyeon as she bow to Queen Inhyeon in greeting & sits down. Queen Inhyeon question what is the intend of Jang Hee Bin doing this with all this great effort in ploy & asked whether it is because of Prince Investiture or is it that she aspire to be Queen Consort. Jang Hee Bin coldly tells Queen Inhyeon that she doesn’t understand what is Queen Inhyeon is trying to imply. Queen Inhyeon tells that Jang Hee Bin understand well what she is saying, in comparison to other she is well aware. Queen Inhyeon begs Jang Hee Bin to stop this immediately as this incident there is too many lives in jeopardy in this implication & the person who can cease this will be Jang Hee Bin. Jang Hee Bin insist that she doesn’t understand what Queen Inhyeon is saying. Jang Hee Bin asked whether Queen Inhyeon implies that she close an eyes to Queen Inhyeon’s misdemeanours. Queen Inhyeon sternly warns Jang Hee Bin. Jang Hee Bin also worries that there is too many innocents’ lives are at stake in this implication bit how can Queen Inhyeon lay the blame on her over the matter that she is the cause of the incident therefore Queen Inhyeon shouldn’t have come looking for her to cover up the matter & that the person who need to resolve this matter will have to be Queen Inhyeon herself
Queen Inhyeon coldly smiles that it must be a toil fro Jang Hee Bin to have spoken this words from her own mouth & asked whether she is correct. This is because that no one know about the truth more clearly than Jang Hee Bin herself. Queen Inhyeon tells that she used to covet Jang Hee Bin that she posses a radiance and confident disposition & composure that has allow me to envy until begrudgingly that she only just posses just an hanging title of Queen Consort but this is not the 1st time that she had found herself in distress but then she soon realise that her thinking was being rather foolish that Jang Hee Bin wasn’t the person she admires in envy she has thought to have given her such troubles. Jang Hee Bin acknowledge if theses word were to render some comfort for Queen Inhyeon then she will cordially listen to her but it is a great pity that it seems that it will be the last that she hears from Queen Inhyeon, this is because that hanging title of Queen Consort that she has possess will soon be hers to behold
Oh Ho Yang asked Hwang Joo Shik for a favour as Hwang Joo Shik refuses to comply to his request as Oh Ho Yang tells that this is just going to be both their secret. Hwang Joo Shik tells that in this world there is no kept secret. If by chance that this has been found out then both of them will be implicated. Oh Ho Yang asked Hwang Joo Shil to trust him this once. Oh Tae Pung asked what is this prattling all about & asked what is going on. Hwang joo Shik tells that Oh Ho Yang wants to bring On Nyeon outside the
Bureau of Music. Oh Tae Pung is shock that asked his son whether he is out of his mind, how can hi son bring a Music Bureau’s Court Gisaeng out of the palace. Oh Ho Yang tells that he has good reason to do so. Oh Tae Pung asked what is that reason as Oh Ho Yang pull his father aside then whisper to his father then Oh Tae Pung turns to Hwang Joo Shik to let Oh Ho Yang proceed with it. Hwang Joo Shik is in horror that Oh Tae Pung permits it
Oh Ho Yang comes to the Gibang & asked the attending Gisaeng to leave the room where she was entertaining Jang Hee Jae as she was surprise that she has to leave as Oh Ho Yang shouts at the Gisaeng to leave then asked On Nyeon to come in quickly as On Nyeon comes to greet Jang Hee Jae & instructs On Nyeon to serve Jang Hee Jae well. On Nyeon acknowledge & sits next to Jang Hee Jae. Jang Hee Jae asked where did this maiden come from. Oh Ho Yang tells that she is a Court Gisaeng from the music bureau. Jang Hee Jae surprise that she is a Court Gisaeng. Oh Ho Yang tells that court Gisaeng is the is the crème the de la crème of all gisaengs that they only perform before the King in banquets. Jang Hee Jae asked that this means that she is the King’s women, how can she serve a wretch like him
Oh Ho Yang tells that as for him, he consider Jang Hee Jae is his King that will be sufficient. Jang Hee Jae tells that he is like the King. Then Jang Hee Jae’s valet comes in & calls to Jang Hee Jae as Jang Hee Jae tells he always interrupt at a joyous moment like this & asked what is the matter. The valet tells that Jang Hee Bin is looking for Jang Hee Jae. Jang Hee Jae acknowledge & tells that the timing is not right. Oh Ho Yang assures that he will bring On Nyeon whenever Jang Hee Jae wishes for her
Jang Hee Bin asked her brother when he has been drinking. Jang Hee Jae confirmed that he did & tells that isn’t this matter already accomplished & he thinks it calls for celebration. Jang Hee Bin tells her brother that this is not the time to be resting on their laurels, that this is just the start. Jang Hee Jae tells that this has started with the sanction of the heaven to help them along the way with guarantee success & asked Jang Hee Bin to trust him on this matter. Jang Hee Jae understands that jang Hee Bin has been spend so long in preparation for this moment but before that, he will like to asked Jang Hee Bin again in regards on a matter. Jang Hee Jae refers to Choi Dong Yi, is she allowing Choi Dong Yi to roam freely at will. Jang Hee Jae has been told by Jo Sang Gung on what did happened a few days ago. Jang Hee Jae tells that Gyo Dae Jeon may resides Queen Inhyeon as the principal but the person who resides in Sukjong’s heart is there is a possibility that it is Choi Dong Yi. Jang Hee Jae tells his sister that she needn’t say anything, that he will see to it that Choi Dong Yi is being done for, she just need to out her trust in him
Gyo Dae Jeon is where the Queen Consort resides in Gyeongbokgung
Choi Dong Yi goes to see Hwang Jung Gun & asked whether Choi Dong Yi is asking about the cheque that was found during the search in Heo Joon Il’s residence. Choi Dong Yi affirms that she will like to know which is the mercantile company is that the cheque is issue from & asked whether Hwang Jung Gun has any knowledge. Hwang Jung Gun tells that if he can recall correctly it was Im Sang Ju mercantile trading company then asked why Choi Dong Yi wants to asked. Cho Dong Yi tells that it is out of curiousity. Hwang Jung Gun praise that Choi Dong Yi is truly a Internal Bureau of Investigation’s Gungnyeo that nothing can surpasses this sharp eyes of his, the 1st time he met Choi Dong Yi that he could see the potential in her. Choi Dong Yi then asked that whether he can keep this a secret of her visit here to police bureau. Hwang Jung Gun asked why to be kept a secret. Choi Dong Yi tells that she is on an important covert investigation. Hwang Jung Gun tells that Choi Dong Yi has smell a lead somewhere this time & acknowledge that he will keep it secret & that she can be rest assures. Choi Dong Yi tells that she has his help on this. Hwang Jung Gun tells that she can trust in him
Choi Dong Yi leaves the police bureau but meets with Cha Cheon Soo & surprise to see him. Cha Cheon Soo reminds Choi Dong Yi on the promise she has made to him, if there is something amiss that can’t be resolve that she promise that she will leave with him. Choi Dong Yi apologise to Cha Cheon Soo that she can’t comply to that. Choi Dong Yi tells that she know about the truth & now if she is the only person who know about the truth that she can’t bear this knowledge that she just can run away to avoid the truth to survive. Cha Cheon Soo agrees that Choi Dong Yi is indeed Chou Hyo Won’s daughter & sister of Choi Dong Ju, if she doesn’t resembles them, who else would Choi Dong Yi be
Cha Cheon Soo holds Choi Dong Yi’s hands & asked her to allow him to join her in getting involved. Chou Dong Yi is surprise as Cha Cheon Soo tells it is because that he can’t bear to lose Choi Dong Yi again & also he has no choice to stop Choi Dong Yi from doing this therefore if she wishes to persist in this matter in the name of righteousness then he will insist to do his part & sense of responsibility that staying beside her to safe guard her safety & well being
Cha Cheon Soo goes around asking for directions that he has heard that Im Sang Ju mercantile company is around this area & asked where can he find the place. The passerby tells that they need to pass the alley at Wunjunga. Cha Cheon Soo affirms that they have found the correct location. Choi Dong Yi asked the passerby where they can cash out a cheque, if they want it immediately, where can they cash it out. The passerby asked how much is the amount. Choi Dong Yi answer that it is 10,000 nyang. The passerby tell that this is ridiculous & don’t think about it that they can able to cash out 10,000 nyang for them, the Im Sang Ju mercantile company can’t handle that heft amount & if they need to cash out that cheque then there is a possibility that they will have to go to Park Ju Myung mercantile company for that amount where will Im sang Ju mercantile company get those funds. Choi Dong Yi asked whether this is indeed. The passerby tells that Im Sang Ju mercantile company maybe during the heydays but now it is no longer that lucrative therefore they never get to see that money & it is just bounce & whoever given them that cheque that they have con them. The passerby asked to hurry with his cargo
Choi Dong Yi tally the facts that in the search of Heo Joon Il’s residence found a cheque is clearly issue by Im Sang Ju mercantile company. Cha Cheon Soo concurs but why would the Queen Inhyeon’s family give Heo Joon Il a cheque that it is not valid to cash out, on the contrary how can Heo Joon Il accept a cheque when he has to put himself is great risk in his attempt that will be unable to cash out. Choi Dong Yi tells this is where the flaw is. This is to say that someone in Im Sang Ju Mercantile must have conspired with them & issue a false cheque of that amount. Choi Dong Yi suggests Cha Cheon Soo that they will go firstly to Im Sang Ju Mercantile company. Cha Cheon Soo & Choi Dong heads to Im Sang ju mercantile company, someone is already observing their whereabouts
Do Sang Gung comes to Queen Inhyeon as Queen Inhyeon asked what is happening & what did Do Sang Gung find out as Do Sang Gung is silence & Queen Inhyeon insist on the answer. Do Sang Gung tells that Uigyeombu has started to interrogate with torture. Queen Inhyeon is taken aback as Do Sang Gung asked Queen Inhyeon to must stay upright & that her staff will endure all suffering to prove her innocence & asked Queen Inhyeon not to forsake them who are suffering on her behalf. Queen Inhyeon is sadden & in pain
Queen Inhyeon goes to nurse Queen Myeongseong & tells Queen Myeongseong whether she recalls that she has mentioned that everyone has a role to play but now she can only do is to exits the roles she plays & asked Queen Myeongseong pardoned as Queen Inhyeon weeps griefly. Sukjong in his chamber contemplating
Cha Cheon Soo & Choi Dong Yi sneaking around Im Sang Ju mercantile company & tells Cha Cheon Soo that it wouldn’t be long before the Im Sang Ju mercantile company’s secretary leaves. Cha Cheon Soo agrees that it is the secretary is responsibility to issue those cheques, if the proceed to investigate on him, then they able to find something out of it. Im Sang Ju mercantile company’s secretary leaves the company as he locks up. Choi Dong Yi tells that this must be him that will be Im Sang Ju mercantile company’s secretary. Choi Dong Yi wants to follow as Cha Cheon Soo stops her & tells that this is where she stops & that this is where Cha Cheon Soo will take over & asked her to wait for him here
Choi Dong Yi insist that she wants to follow with Cha Cheon Soo. Cha Cheon Soo insist that this is too risky for Choi Dong Yi to venture. Cha Cheon Soo tells that if the cheque is issues falsely then the person who mastermind this will have someone surveillance his whereabouts that goes without that possibility. Cha Cheon Soo assures Choi Dong Yi that he will find out that information for her, that he will find out & she must trust him. Cha Cheon Soo follows Im Sang Ju mercantile company’s secretary as Choi Dong Yi waits for him at the entrance of Im Sang Ju mercantile company
The Im Sang Ju mercantile company’s secretary feels that he been follow & hurry his pace then Cha Cheon Soo makes his presence known as Im Sang Ju mercantile company’s secretary makes a run for it & Cha Cheon Soo loses sight on them. Cha Cheon Soo is ambushes as he avoids the swords as Cha Cheon Soo fights them off. Then Seo Yong Gi asked to halt as Hwang Jung Gun finds that it is Cha Cheon Soo as Seo Yong Gi asked that Cha Cheon Soo is the coroner & asked why is Cha Cheon Soo keeps surveillance at this men whereabouts. Seo Yong Gi draws his swords as Cha Cheon Soo couldn’t give a reply as Seo Yong Gi insist on an answer from Cha Cheon Soo why is he following theses men
Choi Dong Yi waiting for cha Cheon Soo & wonders why is he taking so long to return & ponder if something could have happened then she heard some noise & calls out whether it is Cha Cheon Soo then Jang Hee Jae’s valet comes with his men & approaches Choi Dong Yi as she asked who he is. The valet asked his men to apprehend Choi Dong Yi at once. Choi Dong Yi makes a run for it
But Choi Dong Yi is cornered from all exits & surrounded