Queen Jang comes out from her Gyotaejeon domain then her arrival is announced, as Queen Jang regally comes & the crowd address her as Jung Jong Mama, then asked her if she has slept well. Queen Jang looks at her new residence. Geum Gun or the palace guards comes running, the Captain of the palace guard tell his men to move in quickly. The palace guards acknowledge & they continues to run with added numbers. Queen Jang stroll the gardens, then notice the “Dicentra Spectabilis”. Jo Sang Gung asked what is the matter. Queen Jang tells that it must be Queen Inhyeon’s liking that it is blossom to be small & fragile that she dislike. Queen Jang tells that she like flower to have full blooms, even if it is a day, it will not wither in its bloom. Queen Jang orders that they bring the peony from Chwi Seon Dang to be planted at the gardens. Jo Sang Gung acknowledge.
Jeongjo resides in Chwi Seon Dang was his father was Crown Prince & makes Hyegyeonggong frown on the choice that her son later Jeongjo was given such a notorious residence with a bad history was mentioned in the “Memoirs of Lady Hyegyeong
Yeong Sun comes screaming in panic calling out for Queen Jang. Yeong Sun tells that there is trouble that the palace guards…Queen jang asked what has happened. The palace guard comes to ransack & rummage Gyotaejeon then drag to evict the staff away. Queen Jang picking up her chima comes running back to Gyotaejeon, in her shock to finds chaos in her residence then shouts at the palace guard & asked what are they trying to do. Queen Jang approaches the Captain of the palace guard that he has been instructed by Royal decree that he needs to arrest the perpetrator to Uigyeombu to be interrogated for bringing harm to Queen Inhyeon. Queen Jang is shock. Yeong Sun calls out to Queen Jang. The Captain of the palace guard asked what is his men doing, quickly arrest & tied Queen Jang. Then men acknowledge as Queen Jang asked them to stay away from here & tells how dare they be so insolent in their behaviour towards her. Queen Jang tells that she is this nation’s Queen Consort. Queen Jang turns to the Captain of the palace guard to asked why is she the perpetrator…that she has brought harm to Queen Inhyeon, who has prattles such absurdity nonsense. Then Choi Dong Yi comes & tells Queen Jang that it is her who has said it.
Queen Jang turns to find Choi Dong Yi. Queen Jang stuns to see Choi Dong Yi in front of her. Choi Dong Yi marches & approached stupefy Queen Jang
Queen Jang: You didn’t….
Choi Dong Yi: Yes, Mama…..It is I….I am Dong Yi
Queen Jang: What is really happening here?…How could you be….
Choi Dong Yi: Are you asking the question that how I didn’t died & survive to stand before you?
Queen Jang: No, this is not possible…you are already dead…They have said that you are already dead
Choi Dong Yi: Yes, Mama…..I was wounded by the assailant that you have send that nearly took the death from me but however I have survive, it is because I feel that I can’t just simply died so easily
Choi Dong Yi brings out the evidence & tells that this is the said evidence that can prove Queen Jang’s crimes that she have yet passes it to Sukjong’s hands. Queen Jang stun that Choi Dong Yi have the evidence, how could she have it. Choi Dong Yi tells Queen Jang that everything is now over for her. The Captain of the palace guard orders his men to arrest & tied Queen Jang. Queen Jang is drag out of Gyotaejeon screaming to let her go then screams for Sukjong. Choi Dong Yi look at a distance. Queen Jang then mutter that this can’t be then scream out from her nightmare. Jo Sang Gung comes in frantic to have a look & asked what has happened that she heard her screams from outside. Queen Jang brushes as nothing that it was just a bad dream (nightmare). Queen Jang assures not to be too concern that she is alright & dismiss Jo Sang Gung. Jo Sang Gung express concern as Queen jang shouts for her to be dismiss at once from her chambers. Jo Sang Gung acknowledge & leaves. Queen Jang tells herself that it already long in the past, why would she have occurring nightmare of Choi Dong Yi as Queen Jang tries to settle her emotion
Crown Prince Yi Yun playing with his staff, the year may be 1690 as Gyeongjong is now Crown Prince. Sukjong comes to play with his Crown Prince Yi Yun as he comes to carrying him up & happily having a fine time with him. Queen Jang greets Sukjong & tells that she just came from Daejeon that she never thought Sukjong would come here. Sukjong passes Crown Prince Yi Yun to his mother. Queen Jang walks with Sukjong as Queen Jang tells that Sukjong has taken time off to play with Crown Prince Yi Yun that Queen Jang express happiness in it. Sukjong tells what is there, as the father he should be his duty. Sukjong tells that he can’t make much time for Crown Prince Yi Yun, that he is indeed apologetic towards his son. Queen Jang then acknowledged & tells that Sukjong has not visit her residence for a while. Sukjong smiles that whether that it indeed. Sukjong asked Queen Jang not to be disheartened, this is because he has to handle state affairs. Queen Jang queries whether this is true. Sukjong affirms that it is. Queen Jang tells that although the states affairs is important, he must look after his own health, if he continues this way, she is concern that it might take a toil to his health. Sukjong acknowledge that he will follow Queen Jang’s advice
Sukjong notice renovation works around Gyotaejeon & comments that the renovation works is completed in that premises as Queen Jang is surprise. Sukjong tells that he is referring Nae Su Sal’s archive library that caught fire has been restored. Sukjong comment that even renovation around Gyotaejeon has almost completed. Sukjong tells Queen Jang that he will take his leave that he has an appointment with Do Seong Ji & he is indeed busy. Queen Jang acknowledge as Sukjong leaves, leaving Queen Jang feeling unsettled
Queen Jang return to her chambers & ponder over last night nightmare where she dreamt Choi Dong Yi producing the evidence & telling that tells that this is the said evidence that can prove Queen Jang’s crimes that she have yet passes it to Sukjong’s hands, then recalls Sukjong telling Queen Jang to asked Queen Jang not to be disheartened, this is because he has to handle state affairs that he is busy. Queen Jang pacify herself that all is over that she is just overly anxious. Yeong Sun comes calling to Queen Jang & tells that Jang Hee Jae seek her audience. Queen Jang asked him to enter
Jang Hee Jae promoted to be Chief Commissioner of Police Bureau
Jang Hee Jae greets Queen Jang. Queen Jang welcome her brother as jang Hee Jae asked whether Queen Jang is well. Jang Hee Jae tells that he has been busy with work that it has been a while that he didn’t come to sent greeting to her. Queen Jang comments that Chief Commissioner of Police Bureau’s uniform is well suited on Jang Hee Jae. Jang Hee Jae asked whether this is indeed & tells that this is under Queen Jang’s laurel of fortune that he has to be grateful for. Jang Hee Jae tells whether Crown Prince Yi Yun is doing well. Queen Jang affirm that he is & tells before he leave the palace to pay his nephew a visit that Crown Prince Yi Yun yearns for Jang Hee Jae’s visits. Jang Hee Jae tells that he will do so. Jang Hee Jae tells that it is misses Crown Prince Yi Yun so much that he can’t concentrate on his work
Queen Jang tells that it is regarding the matter of Crown Prince Yi Yun that she has asked her brother to come to the palace to discuss matters. Jang Hee Jae tells that perhaps it is the prolongation of Qing China in endorsing the investiture of Crown Prince Yi Yun. Queen jang asked what is the public sentiments outside. Jang Hee Jae tells that the Seoin faction is using all form of excuses that Crown Prince Yi Yun is not qualify to endorse by Qing China’s imperial mandate in his investiture that the debates has turn stale & a deadlock. Jang Hee Jae assures his sister not to worry that Sukjong has already made up his mind in his decision, there is no one who dare to oppose. Jang Hee Jae tells that Sukjong is standing siding Queen Jang. Queen Jang has her doubts
Sukjong gets a copy of Sassinamjungki. Sukjong tells that isn’t this novel written by Kim Man Jung. Do Seong Ji affirms that it is said that the book has circulate to all bookstores in the capital/ Sukjong knows that this book writes in regards to him, the depose Queen Inhyeon & Queen Jang’s relationship. It is said that a repudiate husband, influence by his concubines to chase away his virtuous principal wife. Do Seong Ji tries to explains as Sukjong tells there is no need, as he don’t need to know who the public is referring to in character. It is also said that in this novel that the man finally admits his wrongdoing & readdress the unjust. Sukjong is really curious, if it was him, he wonder what the ending might be. Sukjong then asked Do Seong Gi on the secret decree that he given. Do Seong Yi acknowledge as Sukjong asked what is the outcome of it that during this time, there is no report of finding that was handed to Do Seong Gi on the progress
Sassinamjungki is written in Hangeul by Seopo Kim Man Jung (1637-1692) was a scholar and official in the reign of King Sukjong. He had a positive thinking on the function of Korean-written poetry and novels that compared to the contemporary Confucian scholars’ conservative thinking. He wrote the famous novel Cloud Dream of Nine (Guhunmong) the thus he wrote presumed the less famous but yet interesting novel “The tales of Mdm Sa journey to the South” (Sassinamjungki) was written by the dogmatic of Zen Buddhism when Seopo Kim Man Jung was exiled in Namhae from 1689 to 1692. It is repute to be the story of the depose Queen Inhyeon journey or travels to the south indicating a strong condemnation to the Namin (Southerner) faction. Kim Man Jung belongs to Song Si Yeol faction whereby after the Gisa upheaval (1689) was exile.
The story features a virtuous wife, Mdm Sa, whose unjust repudiation by her husband is invested with a double allegorical significance. On the one hand she represents Queen Inhyeon, dethroned and repudiated in 1689 by King Sukjong; on the other she stands for the author, banished from the Royal court for opposing that action of the King.
Seo Yong Gi leading a mission with the police bureau. The human traffickers telling that there is no time to waste that they need to hurry. Human trafficking is in progress. The human traffickers tells that once they reach the jetty, there will be Qing China ship awaiting & they can sell this girls to the merchants there, each girl is worth 20 nyangs & make sure that they count the amount correctly & not make mistakes. The man acknowledged. The human trafficker asked his men to move out quickly. An arrow strike into one of the man as the police bureau attacks the human traffickers as he orders his men to block them & they barricade for the siege.
Seo Yong Gi leads the mission tells the police constable that they are human trafficker that is against the law to human traffic these girl into slaves & orders them to be arrested. The police bureau storms the barricade & overcome the human traffickers. Seo Yong Gi goes to look at the those kidnapped girls & asked if anyone is hurt. The police constable tells that none were. Seo Yong goes to find Choi Dong Yi. but he can’t find Choi Dong Yi among the captured then as he asked one of the girl whether they are others or if there is a girl named Dong Yi. The girl tells that they should go to the jetty to have a look, there could be some girls that was caught prior there. Seo Yong Gi moves out quickly
In the jetty the boats man tells them to hurry as they discover the presence of police bureau in the area & asked them to cast off anchor. The sailor set sails to hoist the sail & retract the anchor when Cha Cheon Soo comes running & enters the boat to take the boatman down single handedly then asked the boatman where are the girls. Cha Cheon Soo goes below deck frantically looking for Choi Dong Yi among the bound & gagged stowaway but can’t find her, although he assures the shanghaied girls that all is well & is disappointed
The police bureau making the arrest & the girls being release. The captain comes to Seo Yong Gi as Seo Yong Gi asked the captain to settle & lean up the loose ends & assures the girls are return home safely. The captain acknowledge as Seo Yong Gi reminds him that his presence here is to remain a secret & asked whether he is clear on the matter. The captain acknowledge. Seo Yong Gi seeks Cha Cheon looking rather aimlessly
Seo Yong Gi & Cha Cheon Soo goes back to their abode then asked whether Cha Cheon Soo whether he is alright. Cha Cheon Soo tells that he was certain that he could find Choi Dong Yi in this mission, but there are many people who fits Choi Dong Yi’s description. Seo Yong Gi tells Cha Cheon Soo not to be too disappointed, from the start they already know that fact that it is going to be tedious & long fight that they need to engage. Cha Cheon Soo tells that he is fine that he will wait for as long it have to wait & he will do that & asked him to go where he needs to, he will go but however he thinks that Choi Dong Yi doesn’t have that time to wait that worries him.
Seo Yong Gi tells that the whole country have their informant, it will not be long that they will received news of Choi Dong Yi & assures Cha Cheon Soo not to worry. Cha Cheon Soo agrees that it will be indeed. Cha Cheon Soo queries Seo Yong Gi on a matter, as Seo Yong Gi asked what is it. Cha Cheon Soo asked about the deployment of troops, no matter where they go, they are being assisted by deployment of troops to help them in their mission. Seo Yong Gi takes out the “Bal Byeong Bu” for Cha Cheon Soo to see & tells it is because of this item. Cha Cheon Soo takes from Seo Yong Gi & asked what is this item. Seo Yong Gi explains that it is “Bal Byeong Bu”. Cha Cheon Soo is shocked. Seo Yong Gi tells Cha Cheon Soo that Sukjong gave him this “Bal Byeong Bu” before he left the capital
Bal Byeong Bu is a indicator for the King to deploy his army at will
Sukjong looks heavy headed as Chief Eunuch Han tells that it is already Chuk Chi that he needs to retire to bed, Sukjong tells that it has already pass 120 odd days, now it should be 121 days to be exact. Sukjong tells that this is days that has amounted to that he has not seen Choi Dong Yi. Chief Eunuch Han express concern. Sukjong recalls instructing Seo Yong Gi to go & find Choi Dong Yi
Chuk Si the hours of Ox between 1- 3am, 121 days
Sukjong tells this is the reason that he is dismissing Seo Yong Gi from his post to find Choi Dong Yi. Seo Yong Gi is surprise as Sukjong wants Seo Yong Gi to bring back Choi Dong Yi to see him that he wants listen to what she has to say, that he wish to see alive & kicking Choi Dong Yi, from her own mouth to tell him what is exactly going on then at that time, he will make his final decision on the matter. Sukjong passes the “Bal Byeong Bu” to Seo Yong Gi & Seo Yong Gi must use this item & all his other resource if need be but however time is of the essence or else they will soon discover the actual reason behind Seo Yong Gi’s dismissal. Sukjong then asked is it then, can he able to do so. Seo Yong Gi tells that he will do his utmost best to complete Sukjong’s decree
Sukjong sits at the place where he & Choi Dong Yi use to have their conversation, as Sukjong touches where Choi Dong Yi has sat & strokes it. Sukjong recalls Choi Dong Yi pacifying that all will be well that he doesn’t need to take to mind then now in front of her is that she is speaking to the Ban Gwan Da Ri, so no matter what, he can be frank with her. Sukjong laughs that it is only Choi Dong Yi who can make him laugh
Sukjong sighs then tells Choi Dong Yi that he is waiting in weariness has now become blame for the cold shoulder that he is receiving then asked where is Choi Dong Yi, that she really what to disappear from his sight or is it really that Sukjong will never get a chance to see Choi Dong Yi again. Then the cherry blossom starts to shred some with the winds then Sukjong follow the petal towards heaven as the petal travel along the winds to where Choi Dong Yi is & drops into the water which on the banks of the Yalu River, as she picks the petal up from the water then sighs & looks towards the same heaven then walks towards the jetty that is lace with fallen cherry blossom petals as she reaches out to the end of the jetty looks at the horizon & calls out to Sukjong
Choi Dong Yi is currently Pyeongando Uiju (currently North Korea, it borders with China)
Mercantile Merchant waits anxiously as his old servant call out to the Mercantile Merchant & tells whether he has found Choi Dong Yi. The old servant tells that he can’t find Choi Dong Yi, no matter in the tavern or the store, he can’t find Choi Dong Yi & he has look everywhere. The Mercantile Merchant asked what does this mean, did Choi Dong Yi ran away. The old servant tells that Choi Dong Yi present health condition, she can’t….The Mercantile Merchant tells the old servant what is he waiting for, go & look for Choi Dong Yi again at once. The old servant acknowledge
Choi Dong Yi returns as the old servant tells what has happened, where did she go. Choi Dong Yi tells that she took a stroll for some fresh air then asked what is the matter. The old servant asked what else is there that he thought that Choi Dong Yi ahs run away & turn the place upside down for her. Choi Dong Yi laugh about running away then asked why should she. The Mercantile Merchant comes calling out for Choi Dong Yi as she greets him. The Mercantile Merchant asked where did Choi Dong Yi go & she return at this late hour & asked if she know that they have been worried about her well being. Choi Dong Yi apologise that she has given them such anxiety & asked if he was looking for her
The Mercantile Merchant gives Choi Dong Yi her medication & tells her to drink it up in a single gulp. Choi Dong Yi tells the Mercantile Merchant that she has really recovered in good health. Then she tells that a few days ago, her shoulder is able to be mobile without any pain. The Mercantile Merchant tells her not to prattles as the physician that she is still weak & need to continue to take medication, then asked why is she stalling & asked her to drink up the medication. Choi Dong Yi takes the medication & drinks in front of the Mercantile Merchant
Choi Dong Yi tells that she doesn’t know how to repay the Mercantile Merchant’s gratitude in saving her that he will save a girl that he is total strangers with & he has render such great care & concern for her. The Mercantile Merchant tells that Choi Dong Yi needs not be too humble. The Mercantile Merchant tells that to save a person from predicament is often being done, moreover seeing someone that is about to die, why would he just stand by idle & not be concern. The Mercantile Merchant tells no matter what is said, that it is a relief, that she was 2 month in coma that the physician has told him that Choi Dong Yi has no hope. Choi Dong Yi tell that her recovery she owe it to the Mercantile Merchant. The Mercantile Merchant tells that since Choi Dong Yi knows, she needs to quickly make a speedy recovery & asked if she understands as Choi Dong Yi acknowledge
Choi Dong Yi enquire from Mercantile Merchant whether he has receive any news from Doseong. The Mercantile Merchant queries on news. Choi Dong Yi said that she has written letter to her brother & has asked the Mercantile Merchant to deliver for her & yet she has receive any replies from those letters, that she feel rather strange. The Mercantile Merchant seems to have another agenda. The Mercantile Merchant tells Choi Dong Yi that Doseong is a great distance away from Uiju, moreover the merchant likes to do stopover in their business trading, maybe there is some delay in delivery the letter. Choi Dong Yi understands. The Mercantile Merchant assures Choi Dong Yi not to worry, there will a time that the reply will come, in the meantime Choi Dong Yi just needs to concentrate to get well & taking her medication & asked if she understands. Choi Dong Yi acknowledged
The Mercantile Merchant tells his old servant that he needs to keep an eye on Choi Dong Yi, now that Choi Dong Yi haven’t lay any suspicion on him, therefore she doesn’t sense otherwise & off guard. The Mercantile Merchant tells once there is a reply from her letter, they wouldn’t know if this is the time she might run away. The old man asked the Mercantile Merchant why don’t he agree to Choi Dong Yi’s request. The old man tells that although he is not clear what it is, it seems that she has something important at hand. The old man tells that Choi Dong Yi has such noble aura in her presence that she doesn’t seem to be like just a mere servant. The Mercantile Merchant tells the old servant to shut his trap, what does he understand to interfere in this matter. The old servant feels sorry for Choi Dong Yi that each day she longs a far to receive a reply of news. The Mercantile Merchant tells the old servant to shut his trap again. The Mercantile Merchant tells the old servant does he know how much money he has invested on Choi Dong Yi for her medical bills. The Mercantile Merchant tells in the beginning he saw that Choi Dong Yi is somewhat beautiful that he just want to take his body, then he never would he imagine to finds out that Choi Dong Yi is so quick witted. The Mercantile Merchant tells he doesn’t take for granted, that he wants Choi Dong Yi’s body & brains as well as she recovers, she can help him in the mercantile trading. The old man tells however as the Mercantile Merchant tells that old servant not to add anymore “buts” & asked him to keep his mouth shut & keep an eye on Choi Dong Yi for him & asked whether the old man is clear on that
Choi Dong Yi takes out the evidence from Nae Su Sal & hold it dearly as she recalls Official Chi Sa tells that she must bear in mind that she need to hand this evidence to Sukjong personally. Choi Dong Yi wounded by flying dagger…then tries to call out to Sukjong who in his entourage but slip & fall over the slip road. Chi Dong Yi tells herself that she suddenly disappeared without a trace, everyone will be really vexed. Choi Dong Yi tells that she must at all cost tries to return to Doseong that she must find a way. Choi Dong Yi is determined
Oh Tae Pung organising a moving of a house then asked the workers to be careful with the furniture then asked them to be quick about it. The worker clash as Oh Ho Yan screams at the worker for being clumsy. Oh Ho Yang tells his father that they have never shift houses like this before that they had to supplies labour & manpower. Oh Tae Pung warns his son to be careful with his words, Jang Hee Jae might find out. Oh Ho Yang complains to his father that he is really exhausted. Oh Tae Pung asked his son to tolerate a while longer. Oh Tae Pung assures that their effort might reap some rewards, that they might not know. Oh Ho Yang asked whether this is true as Oh Tae Pung assures him. Oh Ho Yang tells that he wants to leave the music bureau at once. Oh Ho Yang tells looking at Yeong Dal & Hwang Joo Shik makes him stressful. Oh Tae Pung chases Yeong Dal & Hwang Joo Shik away as Oh Tae Pung tells wait he get his hand on them, they will know. Oh Ho Yang tells that Yeong Dal & Hwang Joo Shik is slacking over there as Yeong Dal & Hwang Joo Shik picks an item & leaves. Oh Tae Pung wants to beat them up
Hwang Joo Shik is upset what is Oh Tae Pung trying to do that he is the administrator Chu Bu of the music bureau, why he is working as a manual labourer in moving items then asked why is this house so large. Yeong Dal tells that he concurs moreover this is none other than Jang Hee Jae’s residence. Hwang Joo Shik tries to shut up Yeong Dal & tell him to be careful in what he saying. Hwang Joo Shik tells that if he say anything wrongly may land them up in prison. Yeong Dal asked them to hear him, it doesn’t matter if he never works in the music bureau, he doesn’t care. Yeong Dal tells that he doesn’t even know whether Choi Dong Yi is alive or dead, is it keep silence more important that he wants…as Yeong Dal wants to smash the item he carrying as Hwang Joo Shil reminds that if he damaged it, he will have to pay for the damages. Hwang Joon Shik slaps Yeong Dal that he is really an idiot
Chu Bu has the officialdom of 6th rank
Yeong Dal notice a puppy tied up then tell Hwang Joo Shik that he has a great idea as Hwang Joo Shik asked what may that be. Yeong Dal show Hwang Joo Shik, the puppy & Hwang Joo Shik concurs & laughs. Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal fed the puppy something
The mercantile merchant store is Pyeon Sang Chon. The traders comes into the Pyeon Sang Chon store & tells to be careful with the goods. Choi Dong Yi is in the office as a clerk. Choi Dong Yi looks at the merchant & could take a guess where they were originated from Jin Mun. Merchant tells that they haven’t utter a word & how did she make a correct guess where they are from. Choi Dong Yi knew where the trader are from Jin Mun by the distinctive cloth shoes they are wearing, that she has heard that Qing China, people of some standard will wear cloth shoes
Pyu Hae is shoes make out of cloth
The trader tells that Choi Dong Yi eyes for details is really sharp. Then asked Choi Dong Yi to check the goods. Choi Dong Yi goes through the listing of Dang Mu is 10 sheet, Silk 5 bales, Pyu Hae 10 pairs. Choi Dong Yi tells that the list is correct with physical items. Then next delivery, they have to send another 20 sheet of Dang Mu to the trading company
Dang Mu is a fabric weaves out from cotton. The merchant queries over the amount for 20 sheets that they are demand for it to sell. Choi Dong Yi tells that soon there will be new Gibang that is going to established here that they can anticipate a demand for Dang Mu to sew as Dang Bu Gun therefore the Pyeon Sang Chon mercantile merchant wants to increase the procure amount. The traders tells that Choi Dong Yi has a flair for business sense
Dang Bu Gun is the Gisaeng petticoat
Choi Dong Yi asked the trader where will they be going next in their destination, they will pass through Hwangju then proceed to Ganghwa, then asked what with Choi Dong Yi’s question. Choi Dong Yi tells that she wish to asked them for a favour. The trader surprise that Choi Dong Yi wants a favour. Choi Dong Yi before she could finished, a servant comes & tells that the annexe room will have a new tenant, that it best that Choi Dong Yi tidy the place up. Choi Dong Yi acknowledge
Hwangju is a county in North Hwanghae province, North Korea
Ganghwa Island is an island in the estuary of the Han River
The old servant overhears it & tell how dare the servant asked someone else to do his chores. The old servant tells that Choi Dong Yi hasn’t recovered fully, that he must go & order Choi Dong Yo around. Choi Dong Yi tells that it is alright that she will go & attend to the chore, that she needs the exercise for her muscles. Choi Dong Yi cleaning the floor of the annexe room, then the old servant comes with the bedding as Choi Dong Yi takes it off him. Choi Dong Yi asked who is coming that they need to prepare bedding, it seems that the tenant will stay long. The old servant tells there is a scholar who has been exile in banishment is coming. Choi Dong Yi is surprise as the old servant explains, those official scholar who are carrying sentence of being banished in exile, therefore those Yanban has no place to abode therefore from a really big room that they are use to, they are force to abode in a small rented room. Choi Dong Yi asked is that so, those people banished who can rent a whole house, is usually a person from the Royal courts but however those small posting official that has been banish in exile survive on charity of people hospitality here & there. Choi Dong Yi asked who is that person who is going to abode here. The old servant doesn’t know who, it is said that he has been banish in exile to Uiju for more than 3 years, looking that he has nowhere to find abode, it means that he is just a petty official scholar. Choi Dong Yi acknowledge & return to her cleaning
Pyeon Sang Chon Mercantile merchant Byeon with some of his customer when Shim Yun Taek comes calling & asked whether Mercantile merchant Byeon is the new caretaker or landlord for his exile abode
Bo Su Ju In is the caretaker & landlord for the exiles’ abode
Mercantile merchant Byeon stands up as Shim Yun Taek tries to embrace Mercantile merchant Byeon & tells that it is nice meeting him. Mercantile merchant Byeon pushes Shim Yun Taek for getting to friendly. Shim Yun Taek tells that Mercantile merchant Byeon is a little bashful with his greeting. Shim Yun Taek comments that Mercantile merchant Byeon business is not bad. Shim Yun Taek tells that he has heard that Pyeon Sang Chon is an establish trading company in Uiju, it look like that it seem to be reckon. Shin Yun Taek is introduce
Shim Yun Taek looks like key figure that might influence or be influence by Choi Dong Yi in the future as one of the architect of Noron faction, set to become one of Choi Dong Yi’s new assistance in the quest of righteousness. Although he could be loosely based on the historical character Kim Chun Taek pen name Bukheon (1670-1717) grandnephew or son of Kim Man Jung (1637-1693) author of Cloud Dream of Nine & also wrote in exile in Madam Sa Journey to the South (Sassinamjungki) assume that he pen it in around 1689-1690 but we have to wait to be see whether this character is just enter & exits
Shin Yun Taek tells that his previous caretaker is so poverty stricken, that he can’t live in comfort over there that he vow that he will one day leave in another abode. Mercantile merchant Byeon is surprise as Shim Yun Taek asked where will be his abode, someone must have clean & tidy the premises well. Mercantile merchant Byeon passes Shim Yun Taek a basket of black beans. Shim Yun Taek asked what is this. Mercantile merchant Byeon tells that they are the room’s rent. Shim Yun Taek surprise that this is room’s rent. Mercantile merchant Byeon tells Shim Yun Tae what he think how he survive being a merchant in Uiju, is that he will never does charity in his business transaction.
Su Jae is to sweep & tidy
Shim Yun Taek then asked what is the meaning of this black beans, that is Mercantile merchant Byeon implying that Shim Yun Taek needs to sell off this black beans to earn his keeps for his room’s rent. Mercantile merchant Byeon tells that indeed a Yangban that is so well read that he gets the hint instantly. Shim Yun Taek then tells Mercantile merchant Byeon, how dare he asked a Yangban to do trading. Then Shim Yun Taek tells that in Uiju, no one exercise the law here. Mercantile merchant Byeon tells that he doesn’t know about the law but he know about the business ethics. Mercantile merchant Byeon tells that if Shim Yun Taek wishes to find abodes then he should earn his food & lodgings. Shim Yun Taek complaints that Mercantile merchant Byeon doesn’t know anything better
Yanban class frown on the mercantile trade
Sang Do is business ethics
Mercantile merchant Byeon tells that Shim Yun Taek has been chase out by the most caretaker in Uiju that he has heard that no one in Uiju is willing to provide any abode for Shim Yun Tae then Mercantile merchant Byeon asked Shim Yun Taek, what does he supposed to do next. Shim Yun Taek puts the black beans on the table & tells that this is fine; that a caretaker that is so insolent & arrogant, he doesn’t need him. Shim Yun Taek tells that even if he wanders on the street to sleep in the open without any meals that he is scrupulous Yangban class. Shim Yun Taek leaves in a huff but return on 2nd thought tamely that he is force to sell those black beans.
Shim Yun Taek takes the basket of black beans out of Pyeon Sang Chon & complains that Mercantile merchant Byeon is really heartless then tells that once he goes back to Doseong, he makes sure that the 1st thing he will do is close Mercantile merchant Byeon’s business down. Shim Yun Tae tells that he need to tolerate then pacify himself that Yangban is also humans that can’t sleep in the open with an empty stomach
Shim Yun Taek is pathetic selling his black beans (Kongja) at 1 nyang a bag as vendor besides him are laughing at him & as Shim Yun Taek is embarrass that everyone is snigger at him. Everyone who passes him, starts to smiles & laugh to see him such a comic sight. Shim Yun Taek tells the passerby what are they looking at, that is this the 1st time that they have seen a Yangban selling black beans. Shim Yun Taek is upset how is he going to settle this that he needs to sell off this black beans within a day then he thought of an idea
Shim Yun Taek resort is fortune telling by rattling some phrase & telling his customer that this year hasn’t been well on him. The customer tells that he can’t understand a word that Shim Yun Taek has said. Shim Yun Taek tells that it is written in this passage that his fortune is mentioned as such & misfortune will occurs. The customer asked whether it is his fate & destiny (Saju) for the year. Shim Yun Taek tells no matter it is seen as a misfortune. Shim Yun Taek packs the black beans & asked the customer to pay. The customer pays but he still in doubt what Shim Yun Taek ahs said to him. Shim Yun Taek advertise that he will read fortunes with the value of black beans that all fortunes is written in this book as Choi Dong Yi looks at him & find that the book has nothing to do with fortune reading as Shim Yun Taek advertise is wares. Choi Dong Yi can’t see unjust as Shim Yun Taek is cheating the illiterate customer.
Saju refers 4 pillar of destiny is a Chinese conceptual term that describes the four components creating a person’s destiny or fate. The four components within the moment of birth are year, month, day, and time (hour). The four pillars is a component used alongside fortune telling practices
Choi Dong Yi confronts Shim Yun Taek with the bag of black beans. Shim Yun Taek tells whether she wishes to buy back beans. Choi Dong Yi tells that she wishes to sell him black beans. Shim Yun Taek is surprise. Choi Dong Yi produce a bag of black beans to Shim Yun Taek that this is the said bag that he has just sold, just take this back & refund the money. Shim Yun Taek is surprise as Choi Dong Yi tells that she can see that Shim Yun Taek is well learn but then how can he abused use knowledge so maliciously on the illiterate & to cheat on the innocents. Shim Yun Taek tells that Choi Dong Yi is a wretched wench how can she refer to this as cheating. Choi Dong Yi takes the book & tells that this is not an almanac but is clearly a book that records the history of China
Ju Yeol is the astromancy almanac
Dong Geum Sal Ju is a book Chinese Historiography. Chinese Historiography (通鑒 Tongjian) was a pioneering reference to governance
Choi Dong Yi tells even if he finds hardship in surviving but then he can’t use knowledge as a trading tool. Shim Yun Taek stand up & asked how dare Choi Dong Yi stand there before him & reprimanding him, although he is wearing miserably in attire but to be perceived as a petty vendor & tells he is actually a Yangban, Choi Dong Yi is surprise & asked if he is indeed a Yangban & looking at her clothing that she is just merely a servant but then she actually a Gungnyeo who resides in the palace. Shim Yun Taek asked what is Choi Dong Yi is saying there & thinks that Choi Dong Yi is pulling his leg. Shim Yun Taek insist to Choi Dong Yi than he is a Yangban that he is being banished in exile that he is from Seon Yang Shim clan the 25 descendants. Choi Dong Yi acknowledge that he is a Yangban but then he needs to refund the money & asked him to hurry. Shim Yun Taek hesitates as Choi Dong Yi threaten that if he doesn’t refund, she will disclose him to everyone here as Choi Dong Yi shouts over here…over here as Shim Yun Tae tries to shut Choi Dong Yi
Mercantile merchant Byeon goes to the Uiju administrative office & tells that he is from Pyeong sang Chon trading company that he comes to see Official Bu Yoon. The guard acknowledge. Mercantile merchant Byeon learns that he needs to entertain a distinguished guest from Doseong. Official Bu Yoon acknowledge that they can’t underestimate this person’s position, needn’t to say that to trade with Qing China but even to have trade with Japan seems without a problem that he can assist immensely. Mercantile merchant Byeon tells that even Japan trade. Official Bu Yoon tells that this person can be his foundation support. Official Bu Yoon tells that since Mercantile merchant Byeon has give such effort, he is returning with a golden opportunity. Mercantile merchant Byeon is grateful to Official Bu Yoon. Official Bu Yoon tells not at all as he has asked Mercantile merchant Byeon to take care of that difficult Shim Yun Taek, in this point, he should render some benefits to Mercantile merchant Byeon. Mercantile merchant Byeon asked who is this person from the Royal courts, he must know his identity before Mercantile merchant Byeon can render him such generous intention. Official Bu Yoon tells that person is…that because it is a covert visit, he will let Mercantile merchant Byeon know later, moreover that word must not let out & this must be kept secret. Mercantile merchant Byeon acknowledge that it goes without saying. Official Bu Yoon asked Mercantile merchant Byeon to come closer as he whisper to his ears. Mercantile merchant Byeon is surprise & asked whether this is true
Wei Guk is Japan
Mdm Park waiting for her husband as Oh Ho Yang asked his mother that his father has not return. Mdm Park confirms that Oh Tae Pung is not back. Oh Ho Yang asked where did his father go for so long that he has yet to return. Mdm Park is worried that something amiss must had happened to Oh Tae Pung. Oh Ho Yang assures his mother that nothing wrong will happened. Oh Ho Yang asked his mother to think that the utmost effort they have render during this time, if they should half way become slacks, that Jang Hee Jae is like a mutt. Mdm Park is shock & asked his son to be careful with his speech that he can associate Jang Hee Jae the Chief Commissioner as a mutt. Oh Ho Yang tells that he is just comment in passing on this incident. Oh Tae Pung returns as Mdm Park greets her husband. Oh Ho Yang asked how did it go. Oh Tae Pung is filled with agitation of upset & tells that Jang Hee Jae is a mutt. It seems the Oh family concurs the same term that jang Hee Jae is a mutt
Oh Tae Pung storm into his house in fury. Mdm Park complain that during this time, she has to keep her composure & tolerate their disparage & to serve is servitude to those lowborn, how can they treat them in such a manner. Oh Ho Yang tells his father that this is unfair that they can tolerate this any longer of their shot changes. Oh Tae Pung tells what else they suppose to do that to put up with this, can they be seen to have their future clip in the wings. Mdm Park tells that she has been bullied by that low born Mdm Yoon that she is weeping in blood tears, if her husband wouldn’t allow her to disperse her anger, she is afraid that she will died from fury. Oh Tae Pung asked his wife to stop her prattles. Oh Tae Pung tells that he will not go quiet at this matter. Oh Ho Yang asked whether his father has any alternative ideas
Oh Tae Pung asked doesn’t his son what the public sentiments outside the street is conjuring. Oh Ho Yang asked what is with the public sentiment. Oh Tae Pung tells haven’t has son heard of Sassinamjungki. Mdm Park asked what is it then. Oh Tae Pung scolds his wife from being so blur in what society is doing. Oh Tae Pung tells his wife what is really Sassinamjungki
Mdm Yoon returning to his residence to see her staff reading Sassinamjungki as they tells that the character is really pitiful. Mdm Yoon approaches her staff & asked what they are reading. The staff hides her book as Mdm Yoon asked her to hand over the book for her to look as the staff hesitates, Mdm Yoon hisses to demand from the staff to surrender the book. The staff slowly surrender as Mdm Yoon grabs the book from her & reads the title “Sassinamjungki” & tells this book is Sassinamjungki & rebuke them that they wish to died or go mad. The staff apologise that it is her fault. Mdm Yoon asked the staff to shut up, even everyone is holding a copy of this literature & would let go of it but they shouldn’t as to how dare they read some literature in her premises when they are taking pay from Queen Jang’s family residence, how dare they be so disrespectful. Mdm Yoon will not forgive the staff
Queen Jang gets a copy of Sassinamjungki then tells that this novel is indeed interesting. Oh Tae Seok & Oh Yun are in audience with her then asked what is Oh Tae Seok & Oh Yun comments on the matter. Oh Tae Seok apologise to Queen Jang. Oh Yun tells that it is his fault that he didn’t not proceed to contain the matter from getting out of hand to safeguard her interest. Queen Jang tells Oh Yun that she concurs that it seems so. Oh Tae Seok & Oh Yun is surprise at Queen Jang’s tactless remark. Queen Jang tells that they must not allow the simpleton public to be bewitch & confuse in such demagogy in their sentiments. Queen Jang warns that if this was to repeat itself again & gets to be allow to follow to the public, he will not forgive Oh Tae Seok & Oh Yun. Oh Yun assures Queen Jang that he will deal with the matter at once. Oh Tae Seok is taken aback with Queen Jang change of tone with them
Yoo sang Gung with Jeong Sang gung & Bong sang gung at the Internal Bureau of Investigation that it seems that Yoo sang Gung is now Jejo Sang Gung. The Internal Bureau of Investigation’s Gungnyeo with all the confiscate Sassinamjungki pile up as a mount on the table that they had found in the palace. Eun Geum is astonished that all this books were confiscate in the palace. Shi Bi confirms & tells that lately no one has not read this book that it has become a topic of discussion among the palace staff. Eun Geum asked whether Shi Bi has read Sassinamjungki. Shi Bi shakes her head, how could she but then she has a glimpse of the book & she already almost finished reading. Eun Geum is appalled. Ae Jung asked whether they really need to do this, as it is just a book that they need to confiscate wouldn’t it rather as being out of line. Jung Im tells there is someone who is rather sensitive about the content on this book. Ae Jung asked whether this book is written about Queen Jang.
Yoo sang Gung with Jeong Sang gung & Bong sang gung comes in as the Gungnyeo greets them. Yoo sang Gung tells that are these book confiscate during their audit search of the rooms. Jung Im acknowledge Yoo sang Gung tells that this literature is causing stir disturbance among the palace staff that they need to search thoroughly & must confiscate this literature. Jeong Sang gung & Bong sang gung acknowledge. Yoo Sang Gung asked that they need to search again for more of these books. The Internal Bureau of Investigation’s Gungnyeo acknowledge.
Yoo sang Gung leaves with the Gungnyeo as Jeong Sang gung & Bong sang gung is left at the office. Bong sang Gung tells that it is not the palace who is causing disturbance but it should lies on Queen Jang’s sensitivity of guilt. Jeong Sang gung asked Bong sang gung to be cautious about her speech. Bong Sang Gung asked why, isn’t she correct in making that remark. Bong Sang Gung tells that confiscating all these book will able to prevent sentiments
Queen Inhyeon now a great horticulturist with her organic farming. Queen Inhyeon with a hoe doing her garden plot. Jung Geum returns & calls out to Queen Inhyeon. Ahn Sang Gung tells where did Jung Geum gone the whole day. Jung Geum tells Queen Inhyeon that she brought back Sassinamjungki, lately this book has been best seller & widely read & popular in Doseong; the book Sassinamjungki. Jung Geum tells Queen Inhyeon that she should read the book. Queen Inhyeon express no interest in reading Sassinamjungki. Ahn Sang Gung encourage Queen Inhyeon to have a read, it will appease some of her injustice that she has render in her heart. Ahn Sang Gung tells that this is the evidence to show that the public sides towards Queen Inhyeon, if she were endures this days, then there will come a days when Sukjong will realise & understands Queen Inhyeon.
Queen Inhyeon asked how can everything depends on just the circulation of Sassinamjungki to overwrite matters. Queen Inhyeon is more concern that this incident has left Sukjong with a heavy heart & distress. Queen Inhyeon tells that they can’t put high regards on matter like this, moreover that they must keep prudent & cautious at all times. Ahn Sang Gung acknowledged. Jung In Guk pays Queen Inhyeon a visit & asked whether Queen Inhyeon has read the latest best seller in Doseong. Queen Inhyeon tells that if it is regarding this matter then there is nothing to proceed in discussion. Queen Inhyeon doesn’t wish to put her hopes on a book Sassinamjungki. Jung In Guk tells on the contrary, it is said that Sukjong has learn about Sassinamjungki. Queen Inhyeon surprise that Sukjong has knowledge of Sassinamjungki. Jung In Guk confirms but then Sukjong wasn’t seen to be upset over the circulation of Sassinamjungki but express some complex intention about the matter. Jung In Guk tells what does that indicate, that Sukjong knows that there is public sentiment in favour of Queen Inhyeon
Jang Hee Jae assures Queen Jang that they are confiscating the every Sassinamjungki from the streets. Queen Jang tells that what she is worried is not regarding this matter, she will be deter by this incident, but Queen Jang express worry that it might waver Sukjong’s sentiment will be influence by public sentiment. Jang Hee Jae asked what does Queen Jang wants to do about the matter. Queen Jang wants what is now important to her, is the Imperial mandate legitimacy & recognition in endorsement from Qing China over the investiture of her son to give her to enhance her status, that has eluded her all this while & force her to a corner. Jang Hee Jae tells that Queen Jang is referring to Crown Prince Yi Yun’s endorsement. Queen Jang confirms that it is that a recognition from them to accorded as Sukjong has investiture of Crown Prince Yi Yun as his successor, moreover with the Qing China’s imperial mandate, then it will recognise official that she is the mother to the Crown Prince Yi Yun, it is then there is no one who will debates her status or do otherwise. Jang Hee Jae acknowledge, even if he has to go personally to Qing China that he will satisfied whatever their terms & condition in order to obtain the approval that imperial mandate for Queen Jang. Jang Hee Jae asked his sister to be rest assures, he will resolves everything & asked her for his trust on him
Myeong Bu is the recognition of one’s status
Gu Myeong is the Qing China imperial mandate in endorsement by the Chinese Emperor
Hwang Joo Shik is sighing. Yeong Dal comes to sit beside him then Hwang Joo Shik tells that they have no news from Cha Cheon Soo. Yeong Dal confirms. Hwang Joo Shik tells there is no news for him, it is to say that they have yet to find Choi Dong Yi’s whereabouts as he sighs that this is really worrisome. Yeong Dal tells that lately he has fear sleeping alone, it is because he is having nightmares. Hwang Joo Shik tells that Choi Dong Yi is really wretched wench, that does she know how worry is he about her that she is really heartless. Hwang Joo Shik sighs
In Uiju, Choi Dong Yi comes to the tool shed to put away a few tools then to take something off the wall only to stepped on Shim Yun Taek who is cover under the straw as he screams in pain after being step on as Choi Dong Yi startle & fall & sit on a bale of straw. Shim Yun Taek asked what is she doing. Shim Yun Taek & Choi Dong Yi instantly recognise each other as Shim Yun Taek tells that she is that wretched bean from the other day. Choi Dong Yi tells that is this that he can sleep someone else tool shed last night. Shim Yun Taek confirms that he did then asked why Choi Dong Yi happened to be here then he asked whether Choi Dong Yi is a servant in this establishment then Cho Dong Yi realise that he must be that official scholar that is renting the annexe room.
Shim Yun Taek shiver under the bedding as Choi Dong Yi clean the room. Shim Yun Taek complains that cruel Mercantile merchant Byeon that he didn’t sell the black bean, force him to sleep at the tool shed. Shim Yun Taek asked Mercantile merchant Byeon to wait & see, it is because that he is so hungry that he need to succumb to pressure that he needs to endure this & shiver under the bedding. Choi Dong Yi tells that outside is already the 5th & 6th month coming towards summer, isn’t it that cold. Shim Yun Taek tells Choi Dong Yi that whether he is cold or not, & tells Choi Dong Yi that she is prattling over there. Choi Dong Yi apologise to Shim Yun Taek & address him as “Da Ri” as she has no knowledge that he is that Yangban official scholar that was banish in exile. Choi Dong Yi tells how can a dignified Yangban official scholar will be cheating people on the street.
Shim Yun Taek tells that looking at appearance, she should realise that he has the aura presence of a Yangban, how can she not realise it. Choi Dong Yi looks at Shim Yun Taek & tells that that is fine that he will not carry on. Shim Yun Taek tells that it is so that he never imagined he will encounter a literate servant in a place like this. Shim Yun Taek tells that she looks like a servant here but then where did she learn to read & write. Choi Dong Yi tells that she learn some basic for someone. Shim Yun Taek tells that she learns some basic & yet Shin Yun Taek queries that she can read the title of the Chinese Historiography & know the significant of the book
Shin Yun Taek tells that even a Yangban’s daughter may not able to apprehend the comprehend the knowledge of Chinese Historiography, wouldn’t it be perhaps that she is indeed really a Gungnyeo. Choi Dong Yi hesitates then tells that she was just pulling his leg in jest. Choi Dong Yi tells if there is nothing he will like to request then she will take her leave. Shim Yun Taek has his doubts. Choi Dong Yi leanve the room then tells herself that she must exercise caution, if she allows someone to know that she is a Gungnyeo, there will be imminent danger. Choi Dong Yi asked what is she to do, it seems she sense something odd that Shim Yun Taek is starting to have doubts on her identity
The old servant calls Choi Dong Yi as she greets him. The old servant tells that Mercantile merchant Byeon is looking for her & asked her to go & see to it, it seems that Mercantile merchant Byeon wants her to manage the ledger books. Choi Dong Yi acknowledged. Mercantile merchant Byeon & Choi Dong Yi during the accounts for the ledger as Mercantile merchant Byeon informs that he is hosting an important banquet that he must attend, he asked Choi Dong Yi to look after the accounts in his absence. Choi Dong Yi acknowledged. Mercantile merchant Byeon express that Choi Dong Yi’s help so greatly appreciated. Mercantile merchant Byeon leaves as Choi Dong Yi bids him goodbye
Choi Dong Yi settles the accounts then wonder where should the accounts be kept. Choi Dong Yi open the cupboards then notice that all her correspondence to Cha Cheon Soo was never delivered as she open one of the envelopes, as she realise Mercantile merchant Byeon never send her letter off to Cha Cheon Soo & Seo Yong Gi that they are all here & put back the account to the cupboard. Choi Dong Yi goes to see the old servant then queries what is in regards to her letters, why is it found in Mercantile merchant Byeon’s office. The old servant was caught surprise that how did Choi Dong Yi finds out about the matter. Choi Dong Yi show her letter that this are the letter she asked to deliver to her brother in Doseong & wouldn’t it perhaps that during this time, Mercantile merchant Byeon has never send out a single letter of hers. The old servant tells that in regards to that…Choi Dong Yi insist she needs to know
The old servant apologise to Choi Dong Yi, this was Mercantile merchant Byeon’s instruction therefore he is left with no choice. Choi Dong Yi is dismay. Choi Dong Yi ponder in her room then looking at the undelivered letter then she recalls she learns that Mercantile merchant Byeon has never intended to send her letter off. The old servant confirms. The old servant tells Mercantile merchant Byeon finds Choi Dong Yi quick witted & intelligent in order to hold her back, asked him to lie. The old servant tells Choi Dong Yi that Mercantile merchant Byeon is not a noble person as she perceived & he is frightful that he has spent effort & money on her that he definitely will not allow Choi Dong Yi to leave. Choi Dong Yi is determine
Cha Cheon Soo sprint back to see Seo Yong Gi who is speaking to the trader. Seo Yong Gi asked the trader how much time does it require. The trader tells it takes about a week. Cha Cheon Soo comes in & asked Seo Yong Gi what has happened running that he has heard that there is a way to find out about Choi Dong Yi’s whereabouts. Seo Yong Gi affirms but then he doesn’t know whether this can be certain. Seo Yong Gi tells that is traces of Choi Dong Yi’s whereabout. Cha Cheon Soo asked the trader what will that be & asked to have a look. The trader asked does he know about stone message
Cha Cheon Soo queries about stone message. The trader shows some samples of stones message & Seo Yong Gi tells these are the stone message. For the trader to do trading around the 8 provinces, they will carry messages written on stone in exchanges for information. The strangest things is at the tavern, he met some trader speaking that is a girl somewhere in Pyeongando will like to send message to Doseong. Cha Cheon Soo asked whether this is true. The trader confirms that among the traders that passes by that she has asked them to convey the message on stone message for her therefore will it be by chance that she is the girl they have been looking for. Cha Cheon Soo holds the stone message. Seo Yong Gi & Cha Cheon Soo on horseback goes to look for stone message as the trader direct to a pile of stones that look like a stone message board as the trader explains this is where the trader leave & pick up the messages that passes the area. Seo Yong Gi & Cha Cheon look at each other on the glimmer of hope to learn of Choi Dong Yi’s whereabouts
Hwang Joo Shik comes & informs Han Jang Bu that finally they have word they have been waiting for has arrived. Seo Yong Gi & Cha Cheon Soo goes through the pile of stone message then cha Cheon Soo finds a stone message “Uiju….Pyeon Sang Chon….Dong Yi” then exclaims that it is Choi Dong Yi & let Seo Yong Gi take a look at the stone message. Seo Yong Gi tells that they will set off to Uiju, from here to Uiju, it is only a 3 days ride without rest, they will arrive there. Cha Cheon Soo agrees. Seo Yong Gi tells that this is fine that they now can find Choi Dong Yi’s whereabouts. Cha Cheon Soo & Seo Yong Gi gets back on their horse & rides to Uiju
Mercantile merchant Byeon’s staff is busy preparing the banquet. Choi Dong Yi packs up her belonging to go on the run. Shim Yun Taek taking free samples of the food getting information from the servant who is pan frying that it is to say that Choi Dong Yi was original not the staff of Mercantile merchant Byeon but it was Mercantile merchant Byeon who brought her back during one of his trading trips. The servant acknowledge, & adds that when Mercantile merchant Byeon brought her back, she was covered in blood & it was not easy task to save her. Shim Yun Taek acknowledged the matter. Shim Yun Taek runs through the facts of Choi Dong Yi, literate, don’t know whether she is a Gungnyeo or not, a girl cover in blood. The servant doesn’t understand Shim Yun Taek mumbles. Shim Yun Taek brushes as nothing & asked the servant to continue her pan fry. Shim Yun Taek tells that only she is pretty but she really has a great cooking skill. The servant blushes then Shim Yun Taek asked for more free samples. Shim Yun Taek asked who is coming to have such a grand reception. The servant doesn’t know but it seems that it is a Yangban from Doseong. Shim Yun Taek asked if that is true that he will be from Doseong then wonder who might that be
Choi Dong Yi sneaks away as the old servant notice her & asked her where she is going. The old servant finds that Choi Dong Yi is carrying her belongings then asked it seems that she wants to run away. Choi Dong Yi begs the old servant just pretend he never seen her, she needs to go to Doseong as she has unsettled matter to attend. The old servant give a thought as Choi Dong Yi pleas with him. The old servant show Choi Dong Yi the entrance then tell her to leave quickly. Choi Dong Yi thanked the old servant & tells Choi Dong Yi not to get caught or else there is no one who will save her. Choi Dong Yi acknowledge then tells the old servant that she will not forget his gratitude he has rendered to her
Choi Dong Yi leaves Uiju then happens to notice Jang Hee Jae comes sitting on a palanquin to Uiju
Choi Dong Yi: That person is
Choi Dong Yi turns away
Jang Hee Jae: Halt! A moment….
Jang Hee Jae notice something that attract his attention