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 then looks around to asked whether they have arrive to the said place & asked his men to confirm the destination. Jang Hee Jae’s man asked passerby where is the provincial administration office. The Province Governor comes to greets & welcomes Jang Hee Jae as Jang Hee Jae greets Provincial Governor as the Provincial Governor invites Jang Hee Jae to come with him as Jang Hee Jae rides his palanquin & follows the Provincial Governor
Choi Dong Yi runs back to Pyeon Sang Chon & catching her breath then Choi Dong Yi wonders what is happening here why would Jang Hee Jae be in Uiju then recalls the Provincial Governor happy to greet Jang Hee Jae. Choi Dong Yi tells Jang Hee Jae didn’t notice her, but he must be here for some purpose that he has come to Uiju.
Mercantile Merchant Byeon finds Choi Dong Yi & asked what is Choi Dong Yi doing. Choi Dong Yi surprise to see Mercantile Merchant Byeon then wonder why she is carrying package. Mercantile Merchant Byeon asked whether if she is running away to Doseong. Choi Dong Yi assures Mercantile Merchant Byeon that she is not, she was just…then Mercantile Merchant Byeon asked what with her carrying the package if it is not running away then demands to see the package. Shim Yun Taek comes to rescue to tell that the package contains his undergarment. Choi Dong Yi surprise to see Shim Yun Taek. Shim Yun Taek tells that he has run out of undergarment that he is not wearing nothing inside. Choi Dong Yi looks at her package as Shim Yun Taek tells he is a Yangban after all, he can’t be seen to be expose therefore he has asked Choi Dong Yi to run an errand at the nearby village to sew him some undergarment for him to wear. Mercantile Merchant Byeon is shocked, Choi Dong Yi is bashful. Shim Yun Taek asked why Choi Dong Yi pretend that she didn’t get those undergarments for him
Shim Yun Taek takes the package of her then Choi Dong Yi plays along that she got him the undergarment. Shim Yun Taek tells that he will go in to tried on the undergarment since underneath he can feel the cold breeze that it is really refreshing but he can’t have it too expose. Shim Yun Taek leaves with Choi Dong Yi’s package. Mercantile Merchant Byeon asked that Shim Yun Taek is not wearing any undergarment & asked if it is true that Choi Dong Yi ran an errand for Shim Yun Taek. Choi Dong Yi affirms that he has just seen it. Mercantile Merchant Byeon is upset that Shim Yun Taek is a banished exile & eating & lodging free in other people’s residence & he is not shy to be making use of Mercantile Merchant Byeon staff to run his own personal errands that he is a despicable wretch
The man informs Mercantile Merchant Byeon that the guest that Provincial Governor is entertaining from Doseong is here. Mercantile Merchant Byeon is surprise as the man asked Mercantile Merchant Byeon to go to the Provincial Office at once. Mercantile Merchant Byeon surprise that the person has come so quickly to Uiju. Mercantile Merchant Byeon leaves as Choi Dong Yi greets him goodbye. Choi Dong Yi returns to Pyeon sang Chon & ponders while she settle her nerves as the Old Servant is surprise at her return & asked what has happened, why is she back. Choi Dong Yi tells the old servant that she can’t run away just yet, it is because Jang Hee Jae has suddenly appear in Uiju therefore….Old Servant asked who is Jang Hee Jae & what does that mean. Choi Dong Yi asked the old servant where is Shim Yun Taek now
Choi Dong Yi comes behind Shim Yun Tae & Shim Yun Taek a scare. Shim Yun Taek tells Choi Dong Yi that she is like a ghost silence on her footsteps & comes out to frightened people. Choi Dong Yi asked why Shim Yun Taek has come to her rescue out of the predicament. Shin Yun Tae queries on what did he do. The Shim Yun Taek asked was it regarding that she was attempting to run away then was nearly caught red handed & he came to rescue her out from trouble waters. Choi Dong Yi tells that Shim Yun Taek ahs knowledge that she was running away then why did Shim Yun Taek offer to help her. Shim Yun Taek wonder whether he was just curious about the content in her package. Shim Yun Taek about to rummage through as Choi Dong Yi snatches the package back. Shim Yun Taek hushes Choi Dong Yi to keep quiet or else Jang Hee Jae might hear her. Choi Dong Yi astonished that shim Yun Taek mentioned jang Hee Jae by name. Then Shim Yun Taek tells that the reason for her to be running away is because of Jang Hee Jae. Choi Dong Yi surprise as Shim Yun Taek tells or else, he wouldn’t have encounter Choi Dong Yi
Shim Yun Taek recalls that he left the kitchen after eating the samples, then sees Choi Dong Yi having a conversation with the old servant 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. Choi Dong Yi leaves but notices jang Hee Jae arriving in Uiju as she turns away in shock to see his presence. Shim Yun Taek follow her then Shim Yun Taek recognise Jang Hee Jae & sees Choi Dong Yi unsettle expression. Shim Yun Taek tells that Choi Dong Yi turn her back because of Jang Hee Jae, she has the that frightful pale expression that she just seen the soul reaper from nether world then it is to concluded that Choi Dong Yi is not an ordinary girl as perceived. Shim Yun Taek tells that she knows Jang Hee Jae, although only well acquainted but had reasons to avoid & hide his notice all together without a do. Shim Yun Taek asked Choi Dong Yi whether he has concluded correctly.
Choi Dong Yi then denies what she needs to hide from Jang Hee Jae & tells this is all a misunderstanding. Shim Yun Taek tells he will be disappointed if it is just a misunderstanding. Choi Dong Yi surprise as it was that reason that he render assistance to Choi Dong Yi. Shim Yun Taek tells although he doesn’t know who is Choi Dong Yi but the person who needs to hide from Jang Hee Jae, it definitely require his assistance to help them, no matter what. Choi Dong Yi is touched but doesn’t know what to think about Shim Yun Taek
Provincial Governor brings Mercantile Merchant Byeon to see Jang Hee Jae that Mercantile Merchant Byeon is the person that he has mentioned to Jang Hee Jae. Mercantile Merchant Byeon asked Jang Hee Jae for his earnest assistance. Jang Hee Jae said that it is him who requires Mercantile Merchant Byeon’s help & invites Mercantile Merchant Byeon to sit down. Provincial Governor tells Jang Hee Jae is on a covert important excursion for the Royal Courts therefore Mercantile Merchant Byeon must keep in top secret about his visit here at Uiju & asked if he is clear. Mercantile Merchant Byeon tells there is goes without saying that Mercantile Merchant Byeon rest assures the provincial governor will treat Jang Hee Jae from Doseong as his distinguished guest. Jang Hee Jae tells that he will trust Mercantile Merchant Byeon that Jang Hee Jae has many things to do while he is here, it will looks that he will require Mercantile Merchant Byeon’s assistance. Mercantile Merchant Byeon tells Jang Hee Jae that he will do his utmost best to help Jang Hee Jae complete his task
Shim Yun Taek asked why is his reason in rendering help to Choi Dong Yi, it all comes down to the reason that it is because of Jang Hee Jae. Although in the eyes Choi Dong Yi, no matter how Choi Dong Yi perceived him as but however he is a Scholar. Shim Yun Taek that this nation who still have scholars who have a conscience will engage in confrontation with Jang Hee Jae & Queen Jang there is still a few people will still dare to embroiled in bitter tussles, also it may that Jang Hee Jae can’t recall that Shim Yun Taek has a personal grudge in Jang Hee Jae. Shim Yun Taek tells it is Choi Dong Yi’s turn to tell who she really is & what she has done that require to hide & avoid Jang Hee Jae’s notice to survive
Choi Dong Yi tells regarding this matter that Choi Dong Yi has prior divulged about her identity to Shim Yun Taek earlier on. Shim Yun Taek surprise as Choi Dong Yi tells that the 1st he encounter him that she has mentioned what she does that in Doseong. Shim Yun Taek tells that it is true that she is really…Choi Dong Yi confirms that she is indeed a Gungnyeo. Shim Yun Taek is taken aback as Choi Dong Yi continues that before Jang Hee Jae send assailant & wounded her thus until she has come to Uiju, she was in the palace as Internal Bureau of Investigation’s Gungnyeo.. Shim Yun Taek is astonished
Seo Yong Gi & Cha Cheon Soo changes fresh horses for Uiju as they reach to another station tent. Seo Yong Gi show the Bal Byeong Bu & tell the official that they need fresh horse. Then the official asked them to come this way. Cha Cheon Soo check on the condition of the horses & asked the official whether he has any other horses, that they need sturdy horse for them to ride the whole day & night. The official tells that this is all the good horses that they have. Seo Yong Gi received a letter then replies that he understands. Seo Yong Gi tells that before they head up to Uiju, they must make a trip to Doseong. Cha Cheon Soo surprise the mentioned of Doseong. Sukjong has summon him
Queen Jang playing tuho & she is really accurate with her throws as she thrilled with her accuracy. Yeong Sun informs that Oh Tae Seok & Oh Yun seek her audience. It seems Oh Yun have been promoted to the officialdom of 3rd rank. Queen Jang acknowledged. Oh Tae Seok & Oh Yun learns from Queen Jang that Jang Hee Jae has gone to Uiju that Queen Jang asked her brother to settle the endorsement of Qing China’s prolongation of her son investiture of Crown Prince & asked the both of them not to be too concern about the matter. Oh Yun queries what method of way is Jang Hee Jae going to employed in this matter. Queen Jang tells that she doesn’t necessary need to explain everything to Oh Yun. Oh Yun apologise to Queen Jang. Queen Jang tells that the endorsement of Crown Prince Investiture will be resolve soon, then after that there is nothing that going to be seen as obstacles then Oh Tae Seok & Oh Yun can return from here with a peace of mind
Oh Tae Seok & Oh Yun looks rather restless as Queen jang could read their expression & asked what is bothering them that they don’t have confidence in trust to believe what she has said. Oh Tae Seok tells that it is not that at all, it is not that matter that is bothering them but however it is in regards to Sukjong himself . Queen Jang is surprise that they are referring to Sukjong. In regarding to this matter that Oh Yun tells Queen Jang that Sukjong has read the Sassinamjungki that has stir up commotion but however Sukjong doesn’t have any retaliation reply but sigh of remorse to this matter asked perhaps whether Queen Jang has not hear about the matter. Queen Jang question about the sigh of remorse as oh Tae Seok question that it is indeed whether Sukjong is starting to feel regret towards the depose Queen Inhyeon those kind of thoughts. Queen Jang question on the regret & asked what are they suggesting to imply on that matter. Queen Jang assures them this is impossible. If this is Sukjong’s intention compare to other, she would already have learns of this. Oh Yun Taek understands but then asked that they should take precaution over the rumour. Queen Jang is deter
Tuho, or ‘Pitch-pot,’ (also Mandarin touhu), is a game with a long history, both in China and Korea. Court ladies & Royalty play it as a form of sport & the only sport available to the woman since they can’t do archery which was another palace sport
Seo Yong Gi return to Doseong as he meets with Hwang Jung Gu & Hang Jang Bu. Han Jang Bu welcomes Seo Yong Gi. Seo Yong Gi then exchange well being greetings. Hwang Jung Gu tells how much he misses Seo Yong Gi. Han Jang Bu tells that Sukjong is waiting for him inside as asked Seo Yong Gi to enter. Seo Yong Gi greets Sukjong, who asked that he is here. Sukjong has seen that he has yet to hear any news from Seo Yong Gi then he feels that he no longer can wait, therefore summon Seo Yong Gi to come & see him. Sukjong asked Seo Yong Gi to sit down as Seo Yong Gi complies then Sukjong asked how is the progress about Choi Dong Yi’s whereabouts that Seo Yong Gi really hasn’t yet to find traces of Choi Dong Yi’s whereabouts. Seo Yong Gi bows to Sukjong
Yeong Dal comes running to Hwang Joo Shik & tells that the person has come & has finally arrived. Hwang Joo Shik asked what has arrived, will it perhaps that Gangnam has flow in swallow. Yeong Dal is upset that Yeong Dal tells that Hwang Joo Shik wanted to hear the news so much that he came running as fast as he can after he heard it then asked that Hwang Joo Shik has no interest in listening. Hwang Joo Shik tells Yeong Dal that the news that he picks is not worth a listen that someone is having this affairs with that person. Yeong Dal pulls Hwang Joo Shik ears to whisper to his ears then Hwang Joo Shik soon realise that he exclaims Cha Cheon Soo’s name. Yeong Dal asked Hwang Joo Shik to keep it down as someone else might eavesdrop. Hwang Joo Shik asked where is Cha Cheon Soo now.
Seo Yong Gi gives Sukjong Choi Dong Yi’s message stone & tells that it is the traces of evidence to indicate Choi Dong Yi’s whereabout that they have found. Seo Yong Gi tells Sukjong that of course that it can’t be certain or confirm whether this is indeed Choi Dong Yi before reporting to Sukjong as they were heading to Uiju. Sukjong looking at the stone & definitely know for sure that this is Choi Dong Yi’s message then Sukjong wonder why she is Uiju & she has gone up there being so far
In Yeong Dal’s house, Cha Cheon Soo informs Hwang Joo Shik that Choi Dong Yi is alive in Uiju. Cha Cheon Soo tells from the traces of evidence they have found, suggested that that she might be in Uiju & they were heading there but Seo Yong Yi has matter to attend in Doseong therefore they return. Hwang Joo Shik asked Cha Cheon Soo confirmation that it is indeed Choi Dong Yi. Yeong Dal knows that Choi Dong Yi will survive as she is no ordinary person that he was so certain that she will be somewhere in some place for sure. Cha Cheon Soo assures them not to be worried & just wait for her to return. Hwang Joo Shik understands what is there in waiting & asked Cha Cheon Soo to bring Choi Dong Yi back safely
Queen Jang contemplating on what Oh Yun has said about the Sassinamjungki that Sukjong has read the Sassinamjungki that has stir up commotion but however Sukjong doesn’t have any retaliation reply but sigh of remorse to this matter. Queen Jang calls out to Jo Sang Gung as Jo Sang Gung acknowledge then asked to summon Yoo Sang Gung to come & see her. Meanwhile Choi Dong Yi show Shim Yun Taek if he delivered the letter she has wrote for Cha Cheon Soo to Doseong then Cha Cheon Soo comes & find her. Shim Yun Taek understands that it is common practice for him that he sends a lot of correspondence through the Uiju administration office, Shim Yun Taek will help Choi Dong Yi to despatch her letter under his name to Doseong. Choi Dong Yi nods then Shim Yun Taek ponders why Choi Dong Yi is really still going staying here & suggest to her to go & hide in some other place before Cha Cheon Soo comes. Choi Dong Yi tells there is no need that since Shim Yun Taek has mentioned that Jang Hee Jae has a definite purpose of visiting Uiju that there must be a reason & he wants to investigate the matter, Choi Dong Yi then offer her help in the investigation. Shim Yun Taek is concern as Choi Dong Yi assures him not to worry. Choi Dong Yi tells that she never imagine that Jang Hee Jae will come to Uiju then on the other hand Jang Hee Jae doesn’t know that she is indeed in Uiju. Shim Yun Taek enquire whether Choi Dong was a such handful when she was at the palace. Choi Dong Yi is surprise. Shim Yun Taek tells for a man like him who is useless therefore he will not refuse a lady’s offer of assistance. Shim Yun Taek tells this is fine that they will cooperate on this together & stir trouble. Choi Dong Yi acknowledged
Shim Yun Taek passes Choi Dong Yi’s letter to the junior official to be delivered to Doseong & tells that it is an important document that need to courier to Doseong. The junior official acknowledge & asked Shim Yun Taek to leave. Shim Yun Taek fish for information from the junior official that Uiju has some distinguished guest from Doseong that has come & asked who is that person. The junior official hesitates & tells that he doesn’t know as the official asked as Shim Yun Taek is just curious. The official asked why Shim Yun Taek wants to know, Shim Yun Taek tells what is there, if that person has some political powers of course he will tries to petition to be release early from his banishment of exile then queries who is that person & asked what is his purpose of visit in Uiju. The junior official tell he is not sure. Then a man comes to the junior staff that he has brought a Yeokgwan as he has requested. The junior official acknowledge & asked the Yeokgwan to go in. The man brings the Yeokgwan in as Shim Yun Taek notice the Yeokgwan as the junior staff tells if there is nothing else to asked Shim Yun Taek to leave. Shim Yun Taek tells that the junior official is indeed rude that he understand & is leaving & asked to make sure that his letter gets delivered. The junior official leaves. Shim Yun Taek ponders on Yeokgwan
Choi Dong Yi goes around looking for traces of evidence in Mercantile Merchant Byeon’s store. Why no one looks their door to allow trespassing then finds some ledger book & then she finds that Mercantile Merchant Byeon transfer funds of 300 nyangs towards a Gibang & wonder if this is to implies that Mercantile Merchant Byeon has booked the whole Gibang. Choi Dong Yi ponder that they will be meeting that someone in the Gibang & wonders
Gibang, a valet enters as a lady reading then a man calls out to the Gibang Proprietor. Mercantile Merchant introduces Jang Hee Jae the best Gibang in Uiju. It is because he is to entertain the distinguished guest therefore Mercantile Merchant Byeon has booked up the Gibang. Jang Hee Jane dismay & tells Mercantile Merchant Byeon is it too small. Mercantile Merchant Byeon is surprise as Jang Hee Jae tells that this establishment is too small for his liking then tells that Mercantile Merchant Byeon is a little stingy on his finances. Mercantile Merchant Byeon denies that he is not. Seol Hee comes to approaches Jang Hee Jae to her humble establishment that is “Dan So Cheon Hang” & tells that although it is not imposing in stature but then it is strong & sturdy, if Jang Hee Jae couldn’t recognise it, it is regrettable. Seol Hee greets Jang Hee Jae & introduce that she is the proprietor of this Gibang, Seol Hee as Jang Hee Jae is taken by Seol Hee’s beauty. Seol Hee apologise that if Jang Hee Jae finds dissatisfaction with her Gibang. Seol Hee tells she will refund the money. Mercantile Merchant Byeon tells how can Seol Hee be so bold to speak in this manner. Jang Hee Jae tells it is not at all, Jang Hee Jae asked whether Seol Hee claims her establishment is not imposing in stature but is sturdy & strong that although he is dissatisfy with the premises but the proprietor rectify that. Jang Hee Jae agrees to use Seol Hee’s Gibang as the venue that Seol Hee recommendation is sufficient enough
Dan So Cheon Hang is a Chinese idiom that means is not imposing in stature but is sturdy & strong
Shim Yun Taek learns about a Gibang from Choi Dong Yi. Choi Dong Yi tells that Mercantile Merchant Byeon is afraid of any consequences that what she has found in Mercantile Merchant Byeon’s accounting ledger that he has invested a lot on finds into this Gibang that it seems that he is really entertaining some distinguished guest over there & it may in regards to the reason why Jang Hee Jae is here. Shim Yun Taek ponders on the subject of Gibang & Yeokgwan. Choi Dong Yi queries about Yeokgwan as Shim Yun Taek relay that he notice a Yeokgwan in the provincial administration office & it is said that provincial governor has instructed to have a Yeokgwan when he delivered her letter to Doseong. Choi Dong Yi realise that if it is Yeokgwan then Shim Yun Taek concludes that Jang Hee Jae’s reason to be here to see the Qing Chinese envoy in Uiju about something. Shim Yun Taek tells that he has heard news from Doseong over the concern about the prolongation of Qing China imperial mandate on the Crown Prince Investiture endorsement, therefore the Namin faction in Doseong is feeling vexed about the matter. Shim Yun Taek tells it seems to indicate that it is regarding to that matter that Jang Hee Jae is here in Uiju. Choi Dong Yi tells that Jang Hee Jae is seeking a back door way to get it expedite quickly as his aim. Shim Yun Taek concurs it must be a secret bartering transaction that the Chinese envoy will require something from them in exchange for the endorsement. Shim Yun Taek asked where is location of that Gibang
Shim Yun Taek asked Seol Hee for help & whether she will render help to him. Seol Hee asked whether Shim Yun Taek is implying that she should reveal the content of their conversation in tomorrow meeting to him. Shim Yun Taek acknowledge. Seol Hee acquainted with Shim Yun Taek when she 1st came to Uiju, 3 years ago. Although in apparent that Shim Yun Taek is playful but then in his heart, he is a righteous man, it is that she value him as a friend as he may have the knowledge. Shim Yun Taek tells that he is using that friendship to asked Seol Hee to help but then Seol Hee apologise & turn down Shim Yun Taek’s request that as Shim Yun Taek mentioned that the meeting is a great threat to the nation’s security but it is not her matter to meddle to listen or see is the role of a Gisaeng. Seol Hee tells that a scholar will keep to his boundary as she will keep within her boundary of her designation that she sells smiles & entertainment, however she must abide by that rule therefore as her friend, she asked Shim Yun Taek to adhere to her decision & her way of life. Seol Hee apologise to Shim Yun Taek
Choi Dong Yi waiting anxiously for Shim Yun Taek to come out. Shim Yun Taek comes out then she find out what is the outcome whether Seol Hee will help them. Shim Yun Taek tells that it has been turn down. Shim Yun Taek knows it will come to this but then it was worth the luck to give it a try. Shim Yun Taek tells that this Gibang proprietor although she is pretty but she is stubborn as well. Choi Dong Yi asked what they are to do, tomorrow Jang Hee Jae will meet with the Chinese envoy. Shim Yun Taek assures no matter what that he will find a way. Choi Dong Yi tells that the Gibang proprietor has already turn him down & she asked what is there then in their options, Shim Yun Taek tells a covertly as Choi Dong Yi appalled that this is so called his plan. Shim Yun Taek affirms that it will covertly & hushes her to keep quiet
Oh Yun assistant marches & bring the documents to Oh Yun as he reads the reports & asked if this is true. The Assistant confirms that this few months the Seo Yong Gi that has been relinquish from his post has been engage in covertly operation with the assistance of palace guards & seems to be looking for someone. Oh Yun asked how can this be possible. Oh Yun reports to Queen Jang that Seo Yong Gi who is relinquished from his post is looking all over the country for a girl. Queen Jang queries on the reference to a “girl” then this tells that this is indicating that they are indeed looking for the missing Choi Dong Yi. Queen jang queries on the reference to a “girl” Oh Yun tells that Sukjong has other intention in this matter, if he finds Choi Dong Yi on the pretext that this might be beneficial to re-examine the depose Queen Inhyeon’s case, this is not the time for them to be rest assures.
Oh Ho Yang learns that Sukjong has reads the Sassinamjungki & feeling remorse. Oh Tae Pung asked his son to keep quiet that someone might overhears them. Oh Ho Yang tells that Sassinamjungki is creating commotion outside & there is no reply to that matter then it might means that Queen Inhyeon might get reinstated as Queen Consort, Oh Tae Pung tells that there is a possibility. Mdm Park then asked what about Queen Jang, what will happened to her. Oh Ho Yang tells that Queen Jang will surely get demoted. Mdm Park wishes that it will come true that she wants Mdm Yoon to collapse in faint, Oh Ho Yang wants to see Jang Hee Jae quiver & faint as well. Oh Tae Pung asked what is wrong with them telling that they hate Jang Hee Jae & Mdm Yoon & reminds that this spell the end of Namin faction & tells his wife & son to be careful
Bu Buin is the titles given for the mother of the Queen Consort
Queen Jang contemplating again & recalls Oh Yun telling that Seo Yong Gi who has been relinquished from his post has been looking for a girl all this while, around the country. Jo Sang Gung comes in & announce that Mdm Yoon comes for a visit. Mdm Yoon comes in & tells Queen Jang that she has learns from Jo Sang Gung that Sukjong is looking for the missing Choi Dong Yi & asked if it is true. Queen Jang tells that she will see Sukjong then asked him personally on the matter. Queen Jang arrives in Daejeon to see Sukjong & asked Chief Eunuch Han to announce her arrive. Chief Eunuch Han tells Sukjong is not in & he is in Gyeonghoeru discussing politics it will be over soon, once he returns, he will inform Queen Jang in her residence. Queen Jang tells that she will wait for Sukjong in Daejeon
Gyeonghoeru was where the king threw feasts for foreign envoys or his court officials. The name means that the king is capable of handling national affairs only when he has the right people around him, it was used on joyous occasions.
Queen Jang enters Daejeon to sit down to wait for Sukjong then notice the box of shoes, curious she opens it…..
Queen Jang sees the content of the box is a pair of shoes. Queen Jang is shocked, she must have know that this is obvious to her that it is not her shoe size & aghast in her finding. Queen Jang recalls that Sukjong is keeping his distance from Queen Jang that he will only come to her as the mother of his son. Queen Jang knows that Choi Dong Yi is residing in his heart, this is why he is desperately looking for her whereabouts that Sukjong is only giving her false smiles
Chief Eunuch Han inform the contemplating Sukjong that Queen Jang came by. Sukjong surprise as when he return to Daejeon, Queen Jang was here waiting for half an hour before she left for her residence. Sukjong tells that it must be something urgent for her to wait personally here. Sukjong asked whether Queen jang mentioned anything before she left. Chief Eunuch Han tells that she came over to sent her greetings, there is nothing important, therefore there is nothing else to report to Sukjong acknowledge that he will find time to go over to Queen Jang’s residence & tells Chief Eunuch Han to convey this mentioned to her residence Sukjong. Chief Eunuch Han acknowledge & leaves. Sukjong return to his desk & the shoes box is back to its place
Queen Inhyeon learns from Jeong sang Gung that there is a possibility that Choi Dong Yi is alive. Jeong Sang Gung affirms that according to Seo Yong Gi who was sent to look for her that he has found traces of Choi Dong Yi whereabouts in Uiju & they are now heading over there to find her. Queen Inhyeon is relief to hear of Choi Dong Yi’s well being. Jung Im tells Queen Inhyeon to endure a while longer that there will come a day soon that Queen Inhyeon will have her injustice be rectified. Ahn Sang Gung thanked Jeong sang Gung on her way out that Jeong sang Gung found time to visit Queen Inhyeon. Jeong Sang Gung asked Ahn Sang Gung to look after Queen Inhyeon until their next visit. Ahn Sang Gung thanked them & tells that they can trust them to care for Queen Inhyeon. Jung Geum greets Jung In Guk & Seoin faction as Jung In Guk can recognise Jeong Sang Gung from the Internal Bureau of Investigation. Jeong sang Gung tells that she is. Jung In Guk asked Ahn Sang Gung what is the purpose of their visit to queen Inhyeon’s cottage. Ahn Sang Gung tells they are just here to asked about Queen Inhyeon’s well being. Jung In Guk introduce Jeong Sang Gung to the members of his faction
Eun Geum & Shi Bi is observing Jeong sang Gung & Jung Im’s move as they must be send out by Yoo Sang Gung to follow Jeong Sang Gung & Jung Im as they leave. Yoo Sang Gung learns that Jeong Sang Gung & Jung Im has gone to Queen Inhyeon’s cottage & having cordial conversation with the Seoin faction. Eun Geum tells that they had personally witness the scenarios. Yoo Sang Gung acknowledges & asked Eun Geum & Shi Bi to continue surveillance on the ongoing of Queen Inhyeon’s cottage. Eun Geum & Shi Bi acknowledged & leaves.
Bong Sang Gung asked Jung Ae where did Eun Geum & Shi Bi & what are they up to lately, that she haven’t seen their shadow around the bureau recently. Bong Sang Gung asked whether Eun Geum & Shi Bi are slacking in their work. That they have made a mess in the Internal Bureau of investigation’s log books that hasn’t been update. Ae Jung tells that Eun Geum & Shi Bi seem they are running errand for Yoo Sang Gung trying to polishes her shoes. Ae Jung tells that will Eun Geum & Shi Bi listen to Bong Sang Gung’s instructions. Bong Sang Gung is upset & see if they dare to cross swords with her & she wants retribution will they received. Ae Jung then shows Bong Sang Gung that Eun Geum & Shi Bi just came out from Yoo sang Gung’s office. Bong sang Gung calls out to Eun Geum & Shi Bi & asked them to approaches her then queries Eun Geum & Shi Bi what are they doing in coming out from Yoo Sang Gung’s office. Eun Geum apologise to Bong Sang Gung & then they makes excuse that they are currently busy & leaves. Bong sang Gung is upset that she is left stranded as Eun Geum & Shi Bi hurries off & Bong Sang Gung feels the tightness in her neck. Ae Jung tells that if Bong Sang Gung feels unfair treatment then Bong Sang Gung should work in effort to become Jejo Sang Gung herself. Bong Sang Gung vents her anger on Ae Jung as Ae Jung tells that she is sorry
Yoo Sang Gung informs Queen Jang what they suppose to do with the present situation. Queen Inhyeon is in league with Internal Bureau of Investigation’s Gungnyeo but also involve in the Royal Official that is from Seo in faction are gathering in Queen Inhyeon’s cottage that they may be scheming some ploy that is still unconfirmed but can be suggested. Queen Jang agrees that this could be indeed. If they can find a few more defamation evidences against Queen Inhyeon. Queen Jang asked whether Yoo Sang Gung, how is that will she able to pull this off. Yoo sang Gung assures Queen Jang that she will do her utmost. Queen Jang tells there is no time to waste or delay & asked Yoo Sang Gung to hasten her pace, even in the past that they have possess whatever that evidence, once depose Queen Inhyeon disappears then the evidence is consider invalid. Yoo Sang Gung acknowledged
The servant acknowledge Choi Dong Yi as Choi Dong Yi greets him then Choi Dong Yi goes to see Shim Yun Taek who is getting dressed as he is wearing silk as Choi Dong Yi asked whether he is ready. Then Shim Yun Taek asked Choi Dong Yi how does he looks & tells that it is really not bad after all. Shim Yun Taek tells that whatever he wears bring out the aura of nobility in him. Choi Dong Yi asked where Shim Yun Tae got hold of these clothes from, then Shim Yun Taek tells it is from the closet of Mercantile Merchant Byeon. Choi Dong Yi is shocked that he is wearing Mercantile Merchant Byeon. Shim Yun Taek tells that it is time to commence. Choi Dong Yi stops Shim Yun Taek to asked Shim Yun Taek whether this will be alright & asked him to reconsider that it is really risky venture to go directly & confront them. Shim Yun Taek tells what is there since this is the only alternative. Shim Yun Taek asked Choi Dong to leave at once. Jang Hee Jae goes to the Gibang as Mercantile Merchant Byeon escort Jang Hee Jae. Choi Dong Yi follows then calls out to Shim Yun Taek to enquire whether he has “kill” the Yeokgwan. Shim Yun Taek not only did he not “kill” him but until tomorrow he will been in a drunken stupor & assures Choi Dong Yi not to be concern, Choi Dong Yi is relief to hear. Shim Yun Taek tells they will be late & needs to hurry. Choi Dong Yi doubts Shim Yun Taek’s reliability on this mission & shakes her head.
Seol Hee welcomes Jang Hee Jae to her Gibang as he asked whether his distinguished guest has arrived. Seo Hee tells that the guest is waiting for him inside. Choi Dong Yi tells that it seems they have all gone in Shim Yun Taek doing last minutes brushing up in his linguist skill as he wonder how this is said. Choi Dong Yi asked what is Shim Yun Taek doing. Shim Yun Taek tells that he is reading Baek Dong Sa’s phrasebook on how to speak Mandarin. Choi Dong Yi appalled that Shim Yun Taek has no linguist knowledge in speaking Chinese. Shim Yun Taek tells he has some basic but might need more vocabulary as he just learn the surface but not proficient. Choi Dong Yi dismay that how can Shim Yun Taek pull his disguise as Yeokgwan & go in there just like that. Choi Dong Yi tells that anyhow, they don’t understand each other, it doesn’t matter. Shim Yun Taek tells when the cart reaches the top of the mountain will surely find the path. Choi Dong Yi is aghast & can’t believe Shim Yun Taek so called strategy plan & doesn’t know what to do about Shim Yun Taek. Shim Yun Taek tells Choi Dong Yi is on the same bandwagon that she doesn’t know the risk of live & death yet to is brave enough to take this venture. Choi Dong Yi reminds that Shim Yun Taek needs to take extra caution. Shim Yun puts his book away into his clothes then assures Choi Dong Yi that he knows then tells Choi Dong Yi that he is going in. Choi Dong Yi reminds him to be careful. Choi Dong Yi is astounded by Shim Yun Taek beyond believe. Shim Yun Taek comes into the Gibang then notice Seol Hee’s valet as he avoided eye contact, as the valet walk pass him. Choi Dong Yi sigh in relief that he was nearly recognise.
Baek Dong Sa is the Chinese phrasebook
Shim Yun Taek sneaking around to eavesdrop as the Jang Hee Jae’s man asked who he is. Shim Yun Taek tells that he is the Yeokgwan send by the provincial governor. Shim Yun Taek enters that he is the Yeokgwan that is sent. Chinese envoy asked what does Jang Hee Jae wants from him. Jang Hee Jae tells that he wants the endorsement from Qing China over Crown prince Investiture. The Chinese envoy tells that the decision up to the Emperor & not them & tells it is difficult. Jang Hee Jae tells that must be a price for that. Choi Dong Yi sneaks around the Gibang, overhears the guard telling that they need to silence the Yeokgwan. Choi Dong Yi needs to inform Shim Yun Taek about this matter. Then Jang Hee Jae’s man calls out to Jang Hee Jae that the Yeokgwan is here. Jang Hee Jae asked the Yeokgwan to come in. Jang Hee Jae’s man asked Shim Yun Taek to go in. Shim Yun Taek enters the room & tells that he is the Yeokgwan send by the provincial governor. Jang Hee Jae asked Shim Yun Taek to take a seat as he been expecting him. Shim Yun Taek took his seat with Jang Hee Jae & the Chinese envoy
The Chinese envoy asked to hear what Jang Hee Jae require from him. Shim Yun Taek translated the Chinese envoy’s speech. Jang Hee Jae tells to convey to the Chinese envoy that he needs to speed up the process of the endorsement of Qing China Imperial Mandate on the investiture of the Crown Prince. Shim Yun Taek’s translation is rather brief & pigeon, similar to how I speak my Korean. The Chinese envoy tells that this matter is not for him to make decision, it is up to the Chinese Emperor to decide & the Chinese envoy tells that it is a difficult task to comply. Jang Hee Jae tells to the Chinese envoy that he will give whatever the price he asked for. Shim Yun Taek tells that Jang Hee Jae will give whatever the cost of indemnification towards the Chinese envoy
Choi Dong Yi sneaks around Gibang room where she overhears that Jang Hee Jae’s man telling that once the Yeokgwan comes out, they are to “silence” him, then the man asked what “silence” mean, the man tells that jang Hee Jae instructed that the Yeokgwan is to be killed. Choi Dong Yi shocked to hear that they will killed Shim Yun Taek as the man acknowledge the instruction. Choi Dong Yi asked what is she supposed to do now, that she needs to warn Shim Yun Taek about the imminent danger
Choi Dong Yi goes & find jang Hee Jae’s Gibang room & wonder where is the place. Choi Dong Yi gets caught sneaking around as Jang Hee Jae’s man asked who she is & how can she stray to come to this place. Choi Dong Yi tells that it is nothing. Jang Hee Jae asked if it is nothing then why is she sneaking around here suspiciously. Choi Dong Yi makes excuse that she is the staff of this Gibang, that the proprietor has instructed her to come here to ask to see if they have any requirements & Choi Dong Yi will go & fetch the thing for them. Jang Hee Jae’s man queries on the proprietor’s instruction as Choi Dong Yi acknowledge if they require anything else. Jang Hee Jae’s man tells that there is nothing, if they is a need, they will call Choi Dong Yi & asked her not come any closer & chases her away. Choi Dong Yi has to leaves
Seol Hee valet comes out with Seol Hee & asked who is Choi Dong Yi & which guest room she came from. Seol Hee tells it is the 1st time she sees Choi Dong Yi & what is the purpose of her doing here. Choi Dong Yi looks at Seol Hee as Seol Hee asked why Choi Dong Yi is not answering to her question then Choi Dong Yi makes an excuse that she came together with the Yeokgwan & she needs to concern an important message to him. Seol Hee valet tells Seol Hee that there is something suspicious about Choi Dong Yi & it looks like he will have to find some help in security. The valet calls out to Jang Hee Jae’s man, then Choi Dong Yi pleas with Seol Hee that she doesn’t recognise her that she is Cheon Dong Yi. Seol Hee queries on the name “Dong Yi”. Choi Dong Yi tells that they have met in Uiju provincial office before. Jang Hee Jae’s man comes as Choi Dong Yi explains to Seol Hee that she is Cheon Dong Yi from Hanyang’s Pyeong Sang Chon
Jang Hee Jae’s man asked that Choi Dong Yi is not the staff of this Gibang. The valet affirms that she is not, as Choi Dong Yi tries to explained. Jang Hee Jae’s man drag her out as Choi Dong Yi calls out to Seol Hee. Something triggers Seol Hee’s memory & she asked them to hold on for a moment. Seol Hee asked Choi Dong Yi that she is really indeed Dong Yi & asked whether she is really the sister of deceased Dong Joo. Choi Dong Yi is surprise that Seol Hee knows about her brother. Seol Hee asked that Choi Dong Yi is the sister of Music bureau Dong Joo & exclaims heavens to see Choi Dong Yi here & asked how can this be possible then Seol Hee hugs Choi Dong Yi who is shocked as Seol Hee asked that how has she been doing in her life. Choi Dong Yi looks dazed
Jang Hee Jae reiterated that if the Chinese envoy can help him to resolve the issue of the endorsement of Crown Prince investiture then Jang Hee Jae will agree whatever terms & condition that the Chinese envoy has asked for. Shim Yun Taek fumbles on the translation. The Chinese envoy look puzzle at Shim Yun Taek’s translation. Jang Hee Jae frowns on Shim Yun Taek’s translation skills.
Seol Hee finds out that it was nearly a mishap, so it is said that Choi Dong Yi just stir a commotion to claims that she know Seol Hee. Choi Dong Yi acknowledge as the situation was a little tense. Choi Dong Yi apologise that she initially didn’t recognise Seol Hee. Seol Hee tells not at all. Seol Hee is overwhelmed in happiness to able to see Choi Dong Yi again. Seol Hee asked Choi Dong Yi how long has it been, when the last time they met, she was just 11. Recalling the pass as Seol Hee asked Choi Dong Yi whether she is alright with this. Choi Dong Yi thanked her that she has taken such effort in helping her. Seol Hee on the contrary tells that it is Choi dong Yi that she should thanked. Seol Hee tells that she never imagine that they will part this way with Choi Dong Joo just like that. Seol Hee tells that she wishes just once to able to see him just once again, it will be really nice. Now that she has met Choi Dong Yi, she can sees Choi Dong Joo in Choi Dong Yi’s eyes whom she have that same beautiful eyes, therefore she will able to carry on with her life
Seol Hee tells since she handed Choi Dong Yi over to be under the care of Hwang Joo Shik of music bureau that she never exchanges news about her & apologise to Choi Dong Yi for being heartless. Choi Dong Yi tells that it is the same that goes for her, that she has never made any effort to locate Seol Hee’s whereabouts. Seol Hee regrets that she has never taken care of Choi Dong Yi as she should have, it pains her that she sense that she has wronged Choi Dong Joo. Choi Dong Yi pacify that she needn’t. Choi Dong Yi tells that she could be here with any harm & well, it is because Seol Hee has send her to the music bureau as a servant
Seol Hee asked how Choi Dong Yi has been all this while & what is the matter that why she is in Uiju. Choi Dong Yi remembers that before that she has something to say to Seol Hee. Seol Hee asked Choi Dong Yi to speak up. Choi Dong Yi asked that Seol Hee is acquainted with Shim Yun Taek as Seol Hee wonder how did Choi Dong Yi get acquainted with Shim Yun Taek. Choi Dong Yi tell that Shim Yun Taek is now disguise as Yeokgwan & currently in the Gibang room where they are entertaining the Chinese envoy. Seol Hee is surprise that how can Shim Yun Taek be there. Choi Dong Yi tells that it is a matter of urgency that require him to disguise as a Yeokgwan to enter that Gibang room. Seol Hee asked what is Choi Dong Yi saying. Choi Dong Yi tells however that the person who is with the Chinese envoy, Jang Hee Jae have instructed his man that he wants to kill Shim Yun Taek. Choi Dong Yi wants Seol Hee to quickly convey this message to Shim Yun Taek. Seol Hee is aghast
Jang Hee Jae queries Shim Yun Taek’s credential as Yeokgwan to be correct. Shim Yun Taek asked what is Jang Hee Jae implying. Jang Hee Jae comments that a person who is a Yeokgwan is seen not to be fluent in Chinese seem odd. Shim Yun Taek tells he has translated whatever Jang Hee Jae has said & the meaning to the Chinese envoy. Jang Hee Jae asked Shim Yun Taek to shut his trap. Jang Hee Jae tells with his standard of Chinese being so atrocious, it is better that Jang Hee Jae doing it himself. Shim Yun Taek asked whether Jang Hee Jae able to speak Chinese. Jang Hee Jae tells that Shim Yun Taek is not aware of his family background as Jang Hee Jae tells that he comes from a line of Yeokgwan. Jang Hee Jae tells that this will be sufficient & asked Shim Yun Taek to leave. Shim Yun Taek tells that he was just nervous & he promised to do better. Jang Hee Jae asked him to shut up & leave the room at once & asked him why he is not going.
Seol Hee comes to Jang Hee Jae’s room & calls out that she is Seol Hee as Jang Hee Jae asked her to enter. Seol Hee acknowledged as she enters to finds that Shim Yun Taek is no longer there. Jang Hee Jae asked Seol Hee to come sit down. Jang Hee Jae tells that the Chinese envoy is steadfast in his standing & asked Seol Hee to melt the deadlock. Seol Hee enquires about the Yeokgwan as Jang Hee Jae tells he is not fluent & doesn’t see eye to eye with him therefore Jang Hee Jae has send him away. Jang Hee Jae offer a toast to the Chinese envoy. Shim Yun Taek walks away as he sense that he been followed make haste in his pace then he is corner by Jang Hee Jae’s man as they draw swords on him. Shim Yun Taek asked who they are & demands to know who they are, then Seol Hee’s men comes to Shim Yun Taek’s rescue & engage with jang Hee Jae’s men & finally succumb them. Shim Yun Taek asked who are they then as Seol Hee’s man tells Shim Yun Taek that they are sent by Seol Hee & asked him to come follow them quickly
Choi Dong Yi waiting anxiously for Shim Yun Taek then calls out to Shim Yun Taek. Seol Hee’s men leads Shim Yun Taek to meet Choi Dong Yi as she asked whether Shim Yun Taek is alright. Shim Yun Taek assures that he is fine. Seol Hee asked why Shim Yun Taek is so reckless in carry out this venture. Shim Yun Taek tells that he owe Seol Hee his great gratitude. Shim Yun Taek tells that this matter is more important that his own life & asked for Seol Hee understanding on the matter. Shim Yun Taek asked Jang Hee Jae has left. Choi Dong Yi confirms. Shim Yun Taek tells that Jang Hee Jae has chase him out of the room, therefore he didn’t get to listen the term & condition that the Chinese envoy has asked in exchange for the endorsement of the Crown Prince investiture. Choi Dong Yi tells that this is a wasted effort. Choi Dong Yi tells that he didn’t listen the term & condition then he was chase out of the room. Shim Yun Taek doesn’t know this either & asked Choi Dong Yi not to find faults with him. Choi Dong Yi asked what they suppose to do now. Choi Dong Yi tells there have no method of knowing what Jang Hee Jae intention are, what are they going to do
Seol Hee asked whether they know what is a Dong Lu Yu Chok is. Shim Yun Taek is surprise at the mentioned of the name Dong Lu Yu Chok. Seol Hee has overhears the conversation between Jang Hee Jae & the Chinese envoy but she couldn’t not proficient in understanding Chinese & it is not sure about the meaning but when the Chinese envoy mentioned Dong Lu Yu Chok a few times that Jang Hee Jae expression wasn’t favourable. Although she doesn’t know what it is, it looks rather important. Shim Yun Taek tells now he understands. Dong Lu Yu Chok is a military log book on border garrison. For the military it is a valuable book, because it content has the deployment of the military therefore it is the military secret never be allow to divulge to anyone. Jang Hee Jae is going to use Dong Lu Yu Chok to barter for the endorsement. Choi Dong Yi is aghast
Dong Lu Yu Chok a log book for Military movements & the book is in Pyeongyang
Provincial Governor learns from Jang Hee Jae that he needs the military log book as the Provincial Governor tells that he can’t bear up this responsibility. Jang Hee Jae brushes that who is asking the Provincial Governor to be held responsible, all this matter, Jang Hee Jae assures that he will bear all responsibilities & consequences. The Provincial Governor just only need to bring the Military log book. Provincial Governor jaw agape as Jang Hee Jae tells that it is not that they are about to go to war with Qing China, why does Provincial Governor needs to be so frightful about. Provincial Governor tells how can able to something like that. Jang Hee Jae assures the Provincial Governor that he has mentioned that he will take full responsibility. Jang Hee Jae warns that Provincial Governor needs to be more concern if he turns down Jang Hee Jae’s request, then he reminds the Provincial Governor that his request reflect on Queen Jang’s request as well & asked him to bear this in mind
Shim Yun Taek tells Choi Dong Yi tells that Jang Hee Jae is going to barter the Military log book to Qing China, in exchange for the Imperial mandate endorsement of the Crown Prince investiture from Qing China. Choi Dong Yi turns to Shim Yun Taek & asked what are they supposed to do now. Shim Yun Taek tells that the Military log book is kept in Pyeongyang administration office, no matter what method of way, they have to prevent this from happening at all cost. Shim Yun Taek tells Choi Dong Yi that at day break, Jang Hee Jae will find out soon enough know about the truth & Choi Dong Yi may be at risk & he asked her to go into hiding for a while
The provincial governor after much thought agrees to hand the Military log book to Jang Hee Jae that he will adhere to Jang Hee Jae’s request. Jang Hee Jae is pleased that the Provincial Governor made a wise decision. Jang Hee Jae assures that if this matter is deem successful then he will able to transfer the Provincial Governor to Doseong. The Provincial Governor tells that if this can be done then he render his utmost loyalty to Queen Jang. A junior official comes it as he is being called by Provincial Governor as the Provincial Governor tells the junior official that he will be heading for Pyeongyang administration office & asked him to prepare for the trip. The junior official acknowledge. The junior official tells the Provincial Governor that Shim Yun Taek has request them to sent a letter for him to Doseong. The junior official asked whether the Provincial Governor wants to look through the letter. The Provincial Governor tells there is no need & asked the junior official to just sent it off. The junior official acknowledge as the Provincial Governor tells jang Hee Jae that he will leave for Pyeongyang
Jang Hee Jae asked to wait a moment & asked about the name of the sender. The junior official tells that his name is Shim Yun Taek, that he is an official scholar who is banish to be exile in Uiju. Jang Hee Jae finds Shim Yun Taek’s name sounding familiar. The Provincial Governor asked whether Jang Hee Jae knows Shim Yun Taek. Jang Hee tells he doesn’t know Shim Yun Taek but finds that he has heard of this name somewhere before then brushes as nothing & asked the Provincial Governor to set off quickly to Pyeongyang
Seo Yong Gi & Cha Cheon Soo riding to Uiju then Cha Cheon Soo tells Seo Yong Gi after this dash there is a station tent. Seo Yong Gi tells that they will go there to rest then carry on their journey. Then asked Cha Cheon Soo to ride on. Then at the station tent, Seo Yong Gi & Cha Cheon Soo finds there is no fresh horses as Seo Yogn Gi rebuke the official that how can a station tent doesn’t have horses. The official tells that except for a word of apology, he has nothing to say about this. Seo Yong Gi asked whether the official is finding excuses for himself. Seo Yong Gi threaten that if the official can’t come out with the horses that it is to say that his crime is insubordination to the King’s decree & asked the official to tell what has happened. Seo Yong Gi draws Cha Cheon Soo sword & hold it to the official neck & tells to speak up quickly. The official tells Seo Yong Gi to spare his life, as Seo Yong Gi demands the official to speak up then the official confess that the horses are being use & taken up by Jang Hee Jae & his men. Seo Yong Gi is surprise & learns that Jang Hee Jae has gone to Uiju. The official confirms. Seo Yong Gi contemplating as Cha Cheon Soo asked what is the purpose of Jang Hee Jae covert visit to Uiju. What is perhaps that Jang Hee Jae has learn that Choi dong Yi is in Uiju & that he finds Choi Dong Yi first, Cha Cheon Soo tells there have no time to waste in stalling here that they must hasten to go to Uiju at once. Seo Yong Gi tells that they have no horses in the tent station & it is not easy to procure horses, if they were to walk, it will take a day to get there. Cha Cheon Soo looks desperate.
Jang Hee Jae pacing & trying recalls who is Shim Yun Taek as he mutters his name a few times, then he remembers it is definitely that person he was the person who sent in the petition that accused Queen Jang for bringing harm. Jang Hee Jae asked the junior official to see Shim Yun Taek’s letter that is suppose to be sent to Doseong. The junior official asked what is the reason. Jang Hee Jae tells that he just do as he is instructed & not asked so many questions. The junior official acknowledged. The junior official bring Shim Yun Taek’s letter & tells that it is the responsibility of the Provincial Governor to scan through the content. Jang Hee Jae asked the junior official to shut up & leave then the junior official hesitate & tells why he is being stubborn in opposing his instructions then shout for him to leave at once. Jang Hee Jae reads to his surprise as he has to take a step back, he sees Choi Dong Yi’s name in the letter, as he reads the letter carefully. Jang Hee Jae asked how can this be possible that she is still alive…in this world & tells that Choi Dong Yi is a wench
Jang Hee Jae gather his man & tells his men that Choi Dong Yi is alive in Uiju. Jang Hee Jae’s man finds it impossible. Jang Hee Jae reprimand his men for their folly that they tied up the loose ends. Jang Hee Jae’s man apologises. Jang Hee Jae slap his man & asked him not to say sorry in front of him. Jang Hee Jae orders them that Choi Dong Yi is at Mercantile merchant Byeon house & asked them to apprehend her quickly & asked whether they are clear. Jang Hee Jae’s man acknowledge. Jang Hee Jae & his man marches to Mercantile merchant Byeon’s house
Choi Dong Yi packs her belonging & leaves as she blow off the candle. Choi Dong Yi tries to sneak out as she makes a run, she is stop by Mercantile merchant Byeon. Mercantile merchant Byeon sense that there is something odd in Choi Dong Yi in these past few days & he knew that she will run away to Doseong. Choi Dong Yi tells Mercantile merchant Byeon to let her go since she has something important matter that require her to return to Doseong. Mercantile merchant Byeon tells that he has save from the gates of netherworld & this is the gratitude she is paying him. Choi Dong Yi has already mentioned to him that she is indeed a Gungnyeo. Choi Dong Yi tells that she has something utmost importance to do in Doseong & asked Mercantile merchant Byeon to let her go. Mercantile merchant Byeon brushes that Choi Dong Yi is bringing the prattles on the subject of being a Gungnyeo that she has some chart or book asked how can he believe in her stories. Choi Dong Yi tells that the person Jang Hee Jae that he is entertaining is scheming to bring harm to the country. If Mercantile merchant Byeon continues to help Jang Hee Jae in his quest then Mercantile merchant Byeon will commit high treason & become a traitor to the country. Mercantile merchant Byeon asked Choi Dong Yi to shut her trap as does he know how dangerous for Choi Dong Yi to speak of these words. Choi Dong Yi tell that she needs to return to Doseong to report this matter at once & begs Mercantile merchant Byeon to let her go then Jang Hee Jae marches in as Choi Dong Yi is shock to see Jang Hee Jae
Jang Hee Jae: Cheon Dong Yi, you wench it is really you….You wench….you really are alive
Choi Dong Yi is shock & jaw agape that Jang Hee Jae has found her as jang Hee jae has the expression to eat up Choi Dong Yi as a whole
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