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 saved 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. Jang Hee Jae tells how can it be possible that Choi Dong Yi is alive & well here. Jang Hee Jae can’t believe his eyes & tells Choi Dong Yi that she is really stubborn weed…..poisonous wretched wench that you are still alive & hiding in Uiju. Then asked his men what are they waiting for, quickly apprehend Choi Dong Yi at once. Mercantile merchant Byeon asked Jang Hee Jae what is going on. Jang Hee scream at Mercantile Merchant Byeon if he doesn’t want to see to an early grave, then move aside & & at once. Jang Hee Hae asked his men to apprehended Choi Dong Yi as Choi Dong Yi begs Mercantile merchant Byeon to help. Jang Hee Jae stops Mercantile merchant Byeon & tells that he has seen nothing tonight & asked whether he understands. Mercantile merchant Byeon is left bewildered. Jang Hee Jae leaves
Seol Hee valet comes to inform that there is troubles as Choi Dong Yi has been apprehended. Seol Hee asked what does that mean that she has been apprehended. Seol Hee valet tells that he was just nearby Mercantile merchant Byeon’s house that he has witness a group of men came to apprehend Choi Dong Yi away from Mercantile merchant Byeon’s house. Seol Hee valet tells that it looks like they are Jang Hee Jae’s subordinate that he has seen them in the Gibang. Seol Hee is shock.
Mercantile merchant Byeon is shock to asked what has just happened that why Jang Hee Jae & Choi Dong Yi seems to be acquaintance, what is happening & going on here. The old servant asked Mercantile Merchant Byeon that whether it is indeed true that Choi Dong Yi has always mentioned that she is a palace Gungnyeo. Mercantile merchant Byeon is surprise. The old servant tells there is something rather odd & hostile about their acquaintance with Choi Dong Yi, if this is so, Mercantile Merchant Byeon must quickly report to Doseong about the matter, or else the administration office. Mercantile merchant Byeon tells whether the old servant is crazy or naive, the person who apprehended Choi Dong Yi is Jang Hee Jae, how is he suppose that he report this to the authorities. The old servant asked how about Choi Dong Yi, it looks like Jang Hee Jae has the expression that he wants to eat Choi Dong Yi alive. Mercantile merchant Byeon tells this is what is driving him crazy
Choi Dong Yi is bound as Jang Hee Jae comes in to the room & questioned her,
Jang Hee Jae: What is going on here,….didn’t you hear what I have just said…I am asking you what is going on here
Choi Dong Yi: Are you asking of me why I am still alive?…Yes….the assailant that you have send to assassinate me, didn’t nearly took my life away….but however I did not die….No, I should say that I will not die
Choi Dong Yi said the same exact words to Queen Jang in her nightmare in Episode 24
Jang Hee tells that Choi Dong Yi is a vicious wench; that this 1st time in his lifetime that he has ever met fearful noxious toxicant & tells that this is an honest truth. Jang Hee tells that honestly speaking that not ever men have never makes him in such a sorry plight, never would he imagine that a wench like Choi Dong Yi has make him to do so. Jang Hee Jae asked Choi Dong Yi what is she doing in Uiju, then how in regards to Shim Yun Taek that did she become acquainted with him
Then Jang Hee Jae’s man reports that there is trouble. Jang Hee Jae asked what is it then. Jang Hee Jae’s man tells that the person just now is not really a Yeokgwan. Jang Hee Jae is surprise. Jang Hee Jae’s man tells that he has been just informed that the Yeokgwan has been drug beyond conscious that he definitely never made it to the Gibang. Jang Hee Jae asked who is really that Yeokgwan…who is he. Jang Hee Jae could read Choi Dong Yi’s expression of concern then guess that perhaps by chance that the “Yeokgwan” is none other than Shim Yun Taek. Choi Dong Yi is silence & silence speak affirmative. Jang Hee Jae is even more chafe in upset that he can rupture a few arteries. Shim Yun Taek gallops away in the night.
Uiju administrative soldiers are being pass a copy Shim Yun Taek’s composite drawing, as the Captain explains that the perpetrator is Shim Yun Taek that he has absconded the confines of his banishment, if his whereabout is found, to report to the nearest police bureau that they must arrest Shim Yun Taek at once & asked his soldier whether they are clear, The soldier acknowledge & order to leaves for their search.
Jang Hee Jae is banging tables & pacing angst. Jang Hee Jae’s man comes in as Jang Hee Jae asked what is the progress. Jang Hee Jae’s man tells that he has instructed the Uiju administration office to go & apprehend Shim Yun Taek but they are afraid that he might have left the boundary of his exile & instruct them to inform the nearby administration offices about him. Jang Hee Jae’s man asked how jang Hee Jae wants to resolve the matter in regards to Choi Dong Yi, does Jang Hee Jae wants to killed her this instant. Jang Hee Jae tells that there is no need, just by doing away with Choi Dong Yi, it is best that they squeeze as much information from her mouth. Jang Hee Jae tells that the matter regarding his attempt business transaction with the Chinese envoy, beside Shim Yun Taek, he must know who else has knowledge of this matter & that he must of from Choi Dong Yi & therefore once he has found out to dealt with them instantly without a trace & asked whether his man is clear. Jang Hee Jae tells that he understand Jang Hee Jae’s intention & he will interrogate Choi Dong Yi & attempt to find out from her. Jang Hee Jae’s man leaves
Jang Hee Jae tells himself that Choi Dong Yi the wench, this time he definitely going to killed her personally & she will died in his hand. Choi Dong Yi confines in the store room, bound. Then the door opens, Jang Hee Jae’s man asked Choi Dong Yi that Jang Hee Jae wants to know from her who else know about this matter in regarding Jang Hee Jae business transaction with the Chinese envoy & asked Choi Dong Yi divulge. Jang Hee Jae’s man tells Choi Dong Yi is on the point of no return to her death. It is better that she has a quick death than in her final hours of her life to suffer a slow death, it is her choice to choose. Jang Hee Jae’s man asked Choi Dong Yi beside Shim Yun Taek, who else have knowledge about this matter & asked her to speak up. Jang Hee Jae’s man approaches Choi Dong & tells that his previous occupation was Uigyeombu’s Swae Jang & that when he interrogate with torture there is no one who can bear the agony. Jang Hee Jae persuades Choi Dong Yi not to be stubbornly persistence & find hardship & speak up
Swae Jang is an interrogator / torturer
Cha Cheon Soo looking for fresh horses & as he recalls the official that they are some tavern who have stables, he may able to find horses that they require over there. Cha Cheon Soo finally found the tavern as he sees the tavern mistress clearing the plates. Then Cha Cheon Soo finds that there is no other horses for him to borrow. The stable master tells that he has only one horse & the horse is not well. Don’t need to say ride the horse to Uiju, the horse can’t take him to Young Cheon. Cha Cheon Soo disappointed then notice an army garrison. Cha Cheon Soo introduce that he is an officer from Hanyang police bureau & tells this is where the Young Cheon administrative office’s training ground. The officer confirms, Cha Cheon Soo has a glimmer of hope.
Seo Yong Gi tells once the despatch courier is ready to passes his official despatch to the official & tells he needs to send this despatch to Hanyang police bureau’s Han Jang Bu. The official acknowledged. Seo Yong Gi asked that the official still haven’t procure any horses. The official doubts that he is looking everywhere for them but it seem….Seo Yong Gi hears the neighing of the horse as Cha Cheon Soo sees riding a horse & leading the other & calls out to Seo Yong Gi. Seo Yong Gi is amaze as how Cha Cheon Soo come up with horses. Cha Cheon Soo tells that he got the horses from the Young Cheon military training ground. Cha Cheon Soo tells there is no time to waste, if Jang Hee Jae is really in Uiju then he fears that there is an imminent danger for Choi Dong Yi. Seo Yong Gi asked to leaves as he mounts up on his horse as the canter away to Uiju
Ba Bal is an official despatch
The Internal Bureau of Investigation is being assembles for some night training. Ae Jung asked why the sudden for the roll call, Jung Im tells it is some training as Ae Jung queries so late in the night. Eun Geum & Shi Bi looks suspicious as Yoo Sang Gung follow by Jeong Sang Gung & Bong Sang Gung comes t the assemble as Yoo sang Gung asked if everything is ready. Jeong Sang Gung affirms that it is the training ground is prepared. Yoo sang Gung eye signal towards Eun Geum & Shi Bi as they seems to be scheming in conspiracy. Yoo Sang Gung asked the Gungnyeo to come as a form of a diversion. Eun Geum & Shi Bi were the last in line, stay back, then makes their way to Jeong Sang Gung’s room. Eun Geum goes & plant incriminating evidence into Jeong Sang Gung’s living quarters. Shi Bi asked whether what they are doing is rightfully correct as Eun Geum tells what is there for them to say so since they are just following the orders from Yoo Sang Gung as Eun Geum asked them to leave before someone discover them missing. They leave.
Jung In Guk leaves in the night as his movement is being followed. Jung In Guk asked whether everyone has assembled as the person acknowledge as Jung in Guk asked to leave. The surveillance follows Jung In Guk. Oh Yun Assistant’s marches as Oh Yun waiting anxiously for his Assistant returns & as Oh Yun asked how is the matter, the assistant reports that Oh Yun that all has been prepared as Oh Yun tells his assistant that is in good effort. Queen Jang constipating in contemplating. Jo Sang Gung calls out to Queen Jang as she enters & passes Queen Jang that there is a letter from Dong Ji Ui Geum Oh Yun. Queen Jang opens to read it then tells that it will be soon that no one will ever going bring up the matter about the depose Queen Inhyeon. Jo Sang Gung is happy to hear
Do Ji Ui Geum has an officialdom rank of 2nd, it is high ranking official. This is the present rank of Oh Yun
Sukjong contemplating & restless as Chief Eunuch Han calls on Sukjong. Chief Eunuch Han comes in to inform that Queen Jang will like to seek his audience. Sukjong is surprise then asked her to enter. Chief Eunuch Han acknowledged. Sukjong greets Queen Jang & welcomes her & asked what is the purpose of her visit so late in the night to his chambers. Queen Jang tells does she need a purpose to come & see him, if there is nothing of the matter, couldn’t she just come to his chamber to send greeting to him. Sukjong tells not at all, he welcomes her as he can’t really enter into slumber just yet.
Sukjong passes a book to Queen Jang who looks at it & say that it is “So Hak”. Sukjong tells that it is indeed. It will be soon that the Crown Prince will start to learn read & write characters from “So Hak”. Sukjong quotes “promises must be kept & action must be resolute”. Sukjong explains that what it spoken must be falsehood & then action must be steadfast. Queen Jang’s express is rather unsettled as Sukjong asked what is the matter. Queen Jang brushes that it is nothing & tells that maybe she know that it is difficult to preach words that don’t have falsehood that her feeling is perturb. Queen Jang then queries whether Sukjong perhaps has given falsehood towards her. Queen Jang tells that she had falsehood, as a woman, as Queen Consort that it seems that she has many falsehood in her but then Queen Jang tells Sukjong that she has never expression false pretext smiles towards Sukjong tells that she have never given any falsehood to Sukjong, it is because that she has never even once sham her unfurl honest feeling towards Sukjong therefore if Sukjong is render her falsehood then it will really pains her in her heart. Queen Jang trying to pitched for sympathy points as Sukjong is rather taken aback
So Hak is the 1st basic book to learning Chinese characters.
Yeon Phil Jung Si, Haeng Phil Jung Jin is a Chinese idiom means always truth in words, resolute in deed
Sukjong sees Queen Jang off then contemplates on Queen Jang’s words then recalls Queen jang telling she has never expression false pretext smiles towards Sukjong…. it is because that she has never even once sham her unfurl honest feeling towards Sukjong therefore if Sukjong is render her falsehood then it will really pains her in her heart. Sukjong wonders why Queen Jang’s suddenly bring this subject out
Queen Jang is visited by her mother as Mdm Yoon tries to console her daughter not to be perplex. Mdm Yoon tells didn’t she already mentioned that man’s hearts are not meant to be trusted. Queen Jang affirms that her mother did mentioned previously, then did Mdm Yoon asked what reply did Queen Jang gave her then she doesn’t trust Sukjong heart but she believe in hers own pride & ego, but however she is gravely wrong about the matter. Queen Jang tells compare to other that she really wishes to laid her trust in Sukjong’s heart. Queen Jang tells that maybe this is really being human,. Queen Jang tells that she can’t remember the wrongs doing she has done & render to Sukjong but then she only remembers the deceive & hurt that Sukjong has render her that pains her & she feels unfair. Queen Jang sobs that she no longer the person residing in Sukjong’s heart
In the morning, Jang Hee Jae is upset why the provincial governor is still have not return. A horse ride in gallop to Pyeongyang will only take 2 hours & it will have arrived, how come they have not hear any slightest news of the provincial governor. Jang Hee Jae’s man apologise & asked whether there was an incident on his journey. Jang Hee Jae asked what is he implying. Jang Hee Jae’s man tells until now they still have apprehended Shim Yun Taek then if Shim Yun Taek arrives before the provincial governor to Pyeongyang to get hold of the Military Log books. Jang Hee Jae asked his men to shut up his trap for being pessimistic, how dare he makes such conclusion. Then a man comes to inform that the Chinese Envoy is getting impatient & is pressing them to hurry, it said that his ship is about to set sail & why it is taking so long to have any news. Jang Hee Jae tells to convey to the Chinese envoy that the Militay log book will be here soon…very soon
Jang Hee Jae asked his man to send someone to gather information what has happened to the provincial governor & where is he now then also send someone to get news regarding Shim Yun Taek’s whereabouts at once. The man acknowledge & leaves. Jang Hee Jae asked his man whether from Choi Dong Yi’s mouth, did they find out anything. Jang Hee Jae’s man tell that Choi Dong Yi is viciously stubborn & clam mouth that she is not revealing anything. Jang Hee Jae acknowledge, there is no time to waste, that it seem that they will firstly have to eliminate Choi Dong Yi once & for all & asked Choi Dong Yi to be brought before him. Jang Hee Jae’s man acknowledge
Choi Dong Yi looks rather baste as the store door open & startle her. Jang Hee Jae’s man asked Choi Dong Yi to be brought out as his man acknowledged. Choi Dong Yi drag out before Jang Hee Jae. Jang Hee Jae tells Choi Dong Yi that he initially wanted to apprehended Shim Yun Taek then after to send him & Choi Dong Yi to the gates of nether world as company, but it seems that he will have to send Choi Dong Yi off first ahead. Choi Dong Yi tells that if she dies, the truth will never disappear. Jang Hee Jae asked what. Choi Dong Yi tells that they has use fraudulence to bring harm to Queen Inhyeon & moreover to safe guard their political powers that it has come down right being disgraceful to sells the nation’s security secret to another country that he doesn’t fear retribution from heaven. Jang Hee Jae just laughs it off to see that Choi Dong Yi is indeed bold that at her moment of death, she is still here rebuking him
Choi Dong Yi doesn’t acknowledge Queen Jang as Queen Consort; she refers Queen Inhyeon as Queen Consort.
Jang Hee Jae tells this is the final moment that Choi Dong is able to rebuked him in her own voice that he will adhere to listen but however, her luck has finally ran out. Today, Jang Hee Jae determined that Choi Dong Yi dies before his eyes. Jang Hee Jae signal his man to draw his swords to killed Choi Dong Yi when Shim Yun Tae comes to saves Choi Dong Yi by shouting them to halt. Choi dong Yi is surprise that Shim Yun Taek return as Jang Hee Jae doesn’t like the unwelcome visitor
Shim Yun Taek tells Jang Hee Jae that he will give Jang Hee Jae what he wants, bit however he must release Choi Dong Yi. Jang Hee Jae asked what…that this wretch brat….Shim Yun Taek mentioned the Military log book as Jang Hee Jae is taken aback. Shin Yun Taek reiterate that he will give the Military log book, therefore Jang Hee Jae must releases Choi Dong Yi. Choi Dong Yi agape her jaw as Jang Hee Jae is not sure what he is hearing from Shim Yun Taek. Shim Yun Taek tells that Jang Hee Jae is furiously looking for the Military log book, is now under his possession then asked jang Hee Jae what will it be…Shim Yun Taek tells Jang Hee Jae that this is a good venture in business transition to barter for Choi Dong Yi’s release in exchange for the Military log book. Jang Hee Jae tells Shim Yun Taek not to prattles nonsense, how can it be possible that Shim Yun Taek has the Military log book in his hands.
Shim Yun Taek tells that the Official Ban Gwan from the Pyeongyang Administrative office & him are classmates & also belongs to the Seoin faction, Jang Hak Su, it is from him that he took the Military log book. Jang Hee Jae is surprised. Shim Yun Taek tells that they already know prior that they still haven’t received any word from the Uiju provincial Governor. Jang Hee Jae gets upset, as Shim Yun Taek continues that it is because the Uiju provincial Governor is looking for the Military log book that is no longer in Pyeongyang, that he is pacing up & down in waver anxiety in Pyeongyang
throws terms & condition at Jang Hee Jae. Jang Hee Jae is upset then asked to find out what is happening to the Uiju Governor in Pyeongyang. Jang Hee Jae is shocked as Shim Yun Taek tells Jang Hee Jae, what will it be, the Chinese envoy will soon set sail back to China, is he going to wait for Uiju provincial Governor that may never turn & his plan goes up in smoke in wasted effort, or to obtain the Military log book by releasing Choi Dong Yi. Jang Hee Jae upset that Shim Yun Taek is throwing terms & condition at him
Jang Hee Jae return to bang tables again that Shim Yun Taek is blackmailing him with the Military log books & can’t believe that this is happening. Jang Hee Jae’s man if perhaps that Shim Yun Taek is telling the truth. Jang Hee Jae asked to go the name of Pyeongyang Official Ban Gwan is who & quickly. Jang Hee Jae’s man acknowledged. In confinement; Choi Dong Yi & Shim Yun Taek is both confined & bound as Choi Dong Yi queries what is Shim Yun Taek trying to pull off here that he is going to surrender the Military log book & asked if he is crazy….Then Shim Yun Taek question whether they need to be sacrifice for the sake of the nation in order to safe guard the Military log book. Choi Dong Yi asked that Shim Yun Taek really want to surrender the Military log book to Jang Hee Jae. Shim Yun Taek tells of course, this will able to safeguard their own lives.
Choi Dong Yi is appalled. Shim Yun Taek tells that Choi Dong Yi must adhere to what he is about to say & listen very attentively, by now, Jang Hee Jae will have find out who is the Official Ban Gwan in Pyeongyang then it will leave him no choice but to release Choi Dong Yi, therefore once she leave her, she must safeguard her life & survive. Choi Dong Yi tells that this she can’t comply, even if Shim Yun Taek were to surrender the Military Log book to Jang Hee Jae, will Jang Hee Jae & his men will allow her to live on. Choi Dong Yi already certain what these people might do to Shim Yun Taek, how can she possibly run off to survive alone, she definitely will not comply to that.
Shim Yun Taek tells that he thought Choi Dong Yi was really quick witted, but it seems that she is really an idiot. Shim Yun Taek tells as Choi Dong Yi has mentioned, even if he surrender the Military log book, Jang Hee Jae will not let him off the hook but before this happened; this is just to prolong time. Shim Yun Taek tells once Choi Dong Yi is let off, then she will think of a way to come & from there she comes rescue him. Shim Yun Taek tells why he is playing for more time, Choi Dong Yi will able with some luck, rescue him, even if he dies, it is because there was no choice. Choi Dong Yi fear why he say to be killed. If either of them were to die, it will a 100 times better in comparison to him surviving. Shim Yun Taek tells that Choi Dong Yi has an important mission waiting for her in Doseong to be resolves. If she succeeds, then it will appease his injustice therefore Choi Dong Yi must survive. Choi Dong Yi is touched
Jang Hee Jae’s man asked Shim Yun Taek & Choi Dong Yi to be brought out before Jang Hee Jae. Jang Hee Jae gives some thought then agrees to Shim Yun Taek’s terms & condition of Shim Yun Taek that if he surrender the Military log book then he will release Choi Dong Yi. Jang Hee Jae tells where is the Military log book. Shim Yun Taek asked what is wrong with Jang Hee Jae, is this the 1st time he has done a business transaction, if it was him, will he believe that. Jang Hee Jae shouts at Shim Yun Taek for throwing condition. Shim Yun Taek asked firstly release Choi Dong Yi then he will tell him where the Military log book is hidden. Shim Yun Taek tells that before the Military log book is found, Jang Hee Jae will have him as hostage therefore he asked Jang Hee Jae to release Choi Dong Yi at once. Jang Hee Jae order Choi Dong Yi to be release. Shim Yun Taek asked Choi Dong Yi to go at once. Jang Hee Jae is surprise as Jang Hee Jae tells that Chinese envoy Jin will not wait for him as the time to set sail, they will leave Uiju on time & asked to release Choi Dong Yi at once. Choi Dong Yi is untied, as Shim Yun Taek asked Choi Dong Yi to leave at once. Choi Dong Yi stalls as Shim Yun Taek scold her why is she still here & asked her to leave at once
Choi Dong Yi leaves as Jang Hee Jae waits…..jang Hee Jae tells that Shim Yun Taek can now reveal where is the military log book. Shim Yun Taek disclose that it is Gwangmu bridge near Songhwasan, at the mountain ridge there is a Shin Du Bi, at that direction there is a red pine forest, it is where it is hidden. Jang Hee Jae asked his men to go look for it with those location description & quickly as his man acknowledged & leaves. Jang Hee Jae tells that Shim Yun Taek is dead without a complete body if this is a hoax
Shin Di Bi is the Royal tomb tablet
Choi Dong Yi sprint & stop for a breather then she recalls Shim Yun Taek telling Choi Dong Yi that he thought Choi Dong Yi was really quick witted, but it seems that she is really an idiot. Shim Yun Taek tells as Choi Dong Yi has mentioned, even if he surrender the Military log book, Jang Hee Jae will not let him off the hook but before this happened; this is just to prolong time. Shim Yun Taek tells once Choi Dong Yi is let off, then she will think of a way to come & from then she comes to rescue him. Choi Dong Yi continues to run, meanwhile Jang Hee Jae’s man found the location & starts to looks for the Military log book as Shim Yun Taek is confine in the store.
Choi Dong Yi ran back to Seol Hee’s Gibang & knock on the gate. Seol Hee valet answer the door & surprise to see Choi Dong Yi. Choi Dong Yi asked if Seol Hee is in. Seol Hee rushes down to see Choi Dong Yi & finds her batter & asked her what has happened with her face inflicted with injuries & asked if she is hurt badly & is concern. Choi Dong Yi tells Seol Hee that Shim Yun Taek is in grave danger. Seol Hee is surprise as Choi Dong Yi tells that there is no time to lose & beg her to help that they need to quickly think of a way to rescue Shim Yun Taek. Seol Hee asked what has happened
Mdm Yoon arrogantly walking in the street people stand on the sideline to address her as she walks down the street, she meet with Mdm Park. Mdm Park is not pleased to see her Mdm Yoon. Mdm Yoon tells Mdm Park that it has been a while since they last met. Mdm Park greets Mdm Yoon & address her with her title address of Bu Buin. Mdm Park is not longer cordial with Mdm Yoon as Mdm Yoon tells that she notices she doesn’t see Mdm Park too often now. Mdm Park affirm that lately she has been very busy. Mdm Yoon queries the change of attitude that Mdm Park is no longer cordial. Mdm Yoon tells that she is hosting the ladies gathering at her residence asked if she wish to participate. Mdm Park wonders if she can make time for those occasion, the likes of her to attend this kind of gathering, will she able to. Mdm Park tells Mdm Yoon with sarcasm that her husband is the Administrator of Music bureau for years. Mdm Yoon tells that Mdm Park is putting a blame on her because her husband has not been promoted to the ranks. Mdm Park tells that her husband & son has work effortlessly for the Jangs but it seem that they are being totalling ignore & sidelined, that is not proper. Mdm Yoon tells how can they use official matter, meddle into domestic affairs. Mdm Park concurs that it is indeed so, that is indeed very difficult for Mdm Yoon. Mdm Yoon is surprise as Mdm Park makes an excuse that the weather is really hot, it is only 5-6 lunar month but it is really getting rather scorching, this weather really makes once raise once temper & Mdm park asked to leave as Mdm Park marches away. Mdm Yoon asked to let her be & see who will be the loser in the end
Do Seong Ji with Sukjong who is reading a letter. After reading, Sukjong is upset & crumples it. The letter tells that to go & investigate queen Inhyeon’s cottage that they are conspire to reinstate Queen Inhyeon. The Sa In Bu Ji Pyeong office official have nothing else to do, but without any solid evidence to speculate matter that will cause stir in the royal court. Do Seong Ji tells that they are a lot of reports lately in regards to this matter. This is because the possibility that the Sassinamjungki that has been circulating in the capital has stir public sentiment. There is a reason why the public sentiment are arouse. It will be seen as a problem, if they don’t comprehend what public sentiments, moreover that they are putting blame on something & hang it without substantial evidence on innocent Queen Inhyeon who is currently doesn’t bother about worldly matters. The content of this document is written incomprehensively, if this document were to be repeated before him, then he will dismiss the Official to submit the document. Sukjong asked Do Seong Ji to make this know to them, Do Seong Ji acknowledge
Sa In Bu Ji Pyeong is official with the officialdom of 5th rank
Queen Jang tells that Sukjong has rejected all document that is against Queen Inhyeon. Oh Tae Seok confirms that it is indeed. Queen Jang tells that is what Oh Tae Seok is concern to come & see her. They are concern that Sukjong is seen to have some sentimental trust towards Queen Inhyeon & fears that what they have work for will be vanquished in a moment’s notice. Oh Tae Seok tells that this is source of origin from Queen Inhyeon’s deposition that they must exercise caution. Oh Tae Seok tells that they don’t wish to see something petty that is not handle well, to bring Queen Jang any anxiety, this is what he is concern about. Queen Jang tells that it is up to Oh Tae Seok to exercise that caution. Oh Tae Seok is taken aback with Queen Jang’s imperium tone. Queen Jang tells that if Sukjong trust Queen Inhyeon therefore he wish to prove in front of the public, isn’t that something suspicious about that matter
Oh Yun & Oh Tae Seok return to the residence as Oh Yun concurs to what Queen Jang’s insight to the matter. They must quickly find a way to deter the public sentiment & Sukjong’s feeling towards Queen Inhyeon, then the future of Queen Jang & the Crown Prince will waver. Oh Tae Seok tells that there must not have any failure. If this matter can’t be executed perfectly then if not handle well, they will see a seize opportunity to have Queen Inhyeon reinstate to return to the palace as Queen Consort & asked Oh Yun whether he is clear. Oh Yun acknowledged
Music bureau ensemble doing a practice recital in front of Oh Tae Pung & his son but they looks rather bored & uninterested even if the ensemble is playing rather awful. Hwang joo Shik stops the recital as asked them that it not up to standard as this is the recital for Queen Jang in the Chimjaerye festival then until they are satisfied, he will asked the ensemble to continue playing. Oh Tae Pung tells Hwang Joo Shik that this will do. Hwang Joo Shik is surprise. Oh Ho Yang tells that it is fine to just play on par, there is no need to exert themselves to fatigue. Oh Ho Yang tells that they will leave from work, once they think that they are there, to just return home. Oh Ho Yang asked his father to leave for home as Oh Tae Pung agrees & leaves as he doesn’t which to stay here any longer then harass Hwang Joo Shik to move aside,
Hwang Joo Shik tells this upset him that he doesn’t know how to comprehend Oh Tae Pung & his son. Yeong Dal tells it leave people really dumbfounded. Yeong Dal asked what is wrong with them, the music has not been practice & this is consider over. Hwang Joo Shik asked what are they really up to. Hwang Joo Shik tells that they are General who give orders but the army doesn’t know what course to take. Yeong Dal queries that this time the Chimjaerye festival is really important. It is usually that the Nae Cham Sil gets involves within the palace. This time Queen Jang has asked that the Chimjaerye festival be done outside especially the Seon Jam Eui ceremony. Hwang Joo Shik tells this is what make him rage, but what is wrong with them that they has got out from the wrong side of the bed. Yeong Dal tells there is something odd that why Queen Jang wishes to have the Seonjam-eui done outside the palace. Hwang Joo Shik tells that lately the public sentiment therefore Queen Jang want to reinsert that “I am Queen Consort that no one, don’t come mess with me, will it be that reason. Hwang Joo Shik tells let find a day to play a prank on them
Nae Jam Sil is the bureau of silk worms
Seonjam-eui is the ceremony for silkworm feeding
Jo Sang Gung supervise the preparation of the Chimjaerye festival, then asked the Nae jam Sil bureau whether the weather bureau say about the day, The Nae jam Sil tells that it is report to be fair weather. Jo Sang Gung asked about the Chimjaerye outdoor excursion Wi Swa, how is the progress, this is her great concern over the matter. The official acknowledge & asked Jo Sang Gung to come with him. Jo Sang Gung makes eye signal at Yeong Sun as she goes into the Nae Jam Sil chambers
Wi Swa is a book then document the events
Chimjaerye is the Royal Silk festival (Queen’s Silkworm feeding of the silk worms). Every autumn until 1924, the Queen held a ceremony to bless and encourage Korea’s silk industry. Taking place in Seohyang pavilion located in Changdeokgong, it involved the Queen’s participation in the gathering of mulberry leaves, feeding silkworms, and a presentation of the best silk to the King. Events such as Seonjam-eui the ceremony for silkworm feeding; Chaesang-eui the ceremony for silkworms raised by the Queen; Johyeon-eu the: people cerebrating the King and Queen; Sugyeon-eui the people give silkworms to King and Queen; The Exhibition of silkworm raising room, silkworm, cocoon, silk thread, clothing by dyed natural colour, cultural clothing, residual products
Queen Inhyeon doing embroidery in her cottage as Ahn Sang Gung rolls the thread for her where Jung Geum calls out to Queen Inhyeon to come out to look quickly. Queen Inhyeon asked Ahn Sang Gung what is the matter. Ahn Sang Gung is not sure. Queen Inhyeon surprise to see provision & bales of cloth on her door steps
Queen Inhyeon: Ah! What is happening here, what are all these?
Jung Geum: I don’t know, Mama…I have just return from an errand…then found these things pile up like mountains
Queen Inhyeon looks lost
Ahn Sang Gung: Mama?
Jung Geum picks up the fabric
Jung Geum: This is Gyeong Geum…heavens…..it seems like the same fabric that is use in the palace, that it has a nice feel
Gyeong Geum is high quality silk imported from China
Ahn Sang Gung: Who would send these?
Queen Inhyeon: Don’t who may be, he has my gratitude at heart, but it this was to be utilise here, it will be seen too eleborate
Jung Geum: What?
Queen Inhyeon: Ahn Sang Gung….Please pick & choose that has some worth, & send it to Hyeminseo
Hyeminseo is the Royal Court community clinic for the people
Ahn Sang Gung: However…Mama?…..This is the sender heartfelt, it will be seen as rude towards his sincerity if we reject
Queen Inhyeon: However I am carry a sentence, how would she be entitle to eat well or wear well
Ahn Sang Gung: Mama?
Queen Inhyeon: Although I don’t know it may be, but however to able to remember me by, he has my heartfelt gratitude
Jung Geum: Mama?
Queen Inhyeon wonder who is it
Sukjong was the person who send as he overlooks Queen Inhyeon’s cottage from a far. Chief Eunuch Han comes & tells that what he has instructed, he already send. Sukjong acknowledge. Sukjong asked whether Chief Eunuch Han did see Queen Inhyeon from a distance. Chief Eunuch acknowledge then Sukjong asked how she is now. Chief Eunuch Han report with some regret that Queen Inhyeon & gone rather frail & thin. Sukjong tells that she should had. Sukjong tells that Queen Inhyeon grew up in a gentry class then live her life as Queen Consort in the palace, now having force to live the a thatcher cottage, her life must be harsh because of her living condition. Sukjong tells that he is really pathetic as a man, he was the person who depose Queen Inhyeon & has made her frail & thin but it pains him
Uiju streets as Seol Hee & Choi Dong Yi is waiting as Seol Hee valet comes back. Seol Hee asked whether he has found any information on Shim Yun Taek’s whereabouts. Seol Hee valet tells that it is said that Shim Yun Taek is confine in a storehouse near the jetty. Choi Dong Yi tells that if it is the jetty then the soldier from Sakchu will be plenty. Seol Hee valet tells that there is possibility that Jang Hee Jae has asked the soldier there for help to secure the premises. Seo Hee tells that Uiju Administrative office’s solder are all under Jang Hee Jae, then the soldier are now being use for personal reasons
Sakchu is the county east of Uiju
Choi Dong Yi tells that it looks like they need to create a diversion of Jang Hee Jae’s attention. Choi Dong Yi asked Seol Hee to lure Jang Hee Jae to her Gibang to make time. Seol Hee tells that it is worth an attempt but doesn’t know whether he will take the bait. Choi Dong Yi tells that Shim Yun Taek has willing to sacrifice his own life to save hers therefore no matter whatever the method of way, she definitely need to try
Seol Hee pays a visit to a very anxious Jang Hee Jae, then Jang Hee Jae greets him & asked what is she doing here. Seol Hee bows to Jang Hee Jae. Meanwhile Seol Hee valet & Choi Dong Yi hurries to the jetty. Jang Hee Jae queries about entertaining the Chinese envoy. Seol Hee tells that Uiju is a place where the Chinese trades with Joseon & tells that if they work up their acquaintance that it might be profitable then she is here to asked for Jang Hee Jae’s help in the matter. Jang Hee Jae queries that Seol Hee wants to lend his shoulder for support, then tells that Seol Hee is really a bold Dan So Cheon Hang . Seol Hee tells that she didn’t come purely for just business, then Jang Hee Jae wonders as Seo Hee really wants to sincerely wish to continue Jang Hee Jae’s acquaintance. Jang Hee Jae question that he too wishes the same as well. Jang Hee Jae agrees to come with Seol Hee & asked his man to invites the Chinese Envoy Jin to the Gibang. Jang Hee Jae’s man advice Jang Hee Jae there is no time for that. Jang Hee Jae asked does his man think that he is going over there for drinks that he has asked the Chinese envoy to come. Jang Hee Jae needs to buy time before the Military log book is found. Jang Hee Jae acknowledge
Dan So Cheon Hang is a Chinese idiom that means is not imposing in stature but is sturdy & strong
Jang Hee Jae tells that it is a pity for Seol Hee to stay in Uiju, how about seizing the opportunity to follow him to Doseong then he will become her sponsor. Seol Hee tells that if Jang Hee Jae thinks of that, then she will consider the matter. Jang Hee Jae is happy
Cha Cheon Soo & Seo Yong Gi finally comes to Uiju & asked around for Choi Dong Yi but the trader never heard of her name. Cha Cheon Soo asked which are the largest mercantile trading houses in Uiju. The trader name the trading house then ends with Pyeon Sang Chon. Cha Cheon Soo acknowledge as Seo Yong Gi nods that they have the right place. In the Pyeon Sang Chon the old servant comes to inform that there is someone outside will like to see him. Mercantile Merchant Byeon asked who are they.
Seo Yong Gi & Cha Cheon Soo comes in to see Mercantile Merchant Byeon as Mercantile Merchant Byeon asked who are they. Seo Yong Gi asked Mercantile Merchant Byeon whether Choi Dong Yi is here as Mercantile Merchant Byeon is taken aback then tells there is no such person as Cha Cheon Soo draws the sword at Mercantile Merchant Byeon. Cha Cheon Soo tells there already know that she is here prior & asked Mercantile Merchant Byeon where is Choi Dong Yi. Mercantile Merchant Byeon asked why they are doing this. Seo Yong Gi tells that they don’t wish to harm Mercantile Merchant Byeon, they just need to finds Choi Dong Yi whereabout that is all, all he has to do is to tell. Mercantile Merchant Byeon hesitates as Cha Cheon Soo lift up his sword nearer to Mercantile Merchant Byeon’s neck. Mercantile Merchant Byeon confess to that Choi Dong Yi has been apprehended Jang Hee Jae who come from Doseong. Seo Yong Gi looks worried. Cha Cheon grabs Mercantile Merchant Byeon’s collar & demands where is Jang Hee Jae now as he choke Mercantile Merchant Byeon. Cha Cheon Soo tells the old servant that their visit must not be revealed to anyone & asked whether he understands. The old servant acknowledge
Cha Cheon Soo asked Seo Yong Gi what are they supposed to do. If Jang Hee Jae apprehended Choi Dong Yi, he will definite kill Choi Dong Yi. Now the only method of way that they can save Choi Dong Yi is that Seo Yong Gi will needs the use of the Bal Byeong Bu as they have no alternative
Shim Yun Taek is guarded by soldier as well as Jang Hee Jae’s men. Seol Hee valet comes to offers wine to Jang Hee Jae’s men that it is compliments from Seo Hee that the day is hot & it is nice to drink a cup of wine in a day like this. Jang Hee Jae’s man doesn’t take his offer & asked him to leave. Seol Hee valet tells that Jang Hee Jae is in their Gibang as a guest & needs to wait some time but the men doesn’t take the valet’s charity & asked Seol Hee to stop his prattles as jang Hee Jae’s man draw the sword at Seol Hee valet. Seol Hee valet with the blade pointing at him tells that he will surely leave. Choi Dong Yi observing in the distance knows that the attempt has failed. Seol Hee valet tells Choi Dong Yi that Jang Hee Jae’s man are not deterred. Choi Dong Yi asked the valet if they have any other alternative as Seol Hee valet tells there are being guard with so many soldiers, what is there in ideas. Then Seol Hee men informs Seol Hee valet that the soldier guarding the store house is retreating. Seol Hee valet is surprise as they look at the store house from a distance seeing the solider leaving the premises as the people guarding are now just left with Jang Hee Jae’s men only. Seol Hee valet asked what has just happened. The man tells that it is said that someone who came to Uiju Administrative office with the Bal Byeong Bu has asked all soldiers to be deploy at once. Seol Hee valet tells that there is jang Hee Jae’s man that is left to guard the store house then Seol Hee valet tells that it is worth a try to overtake them
Jang Hee Jae’s men digs the whole area for the military log book & someone shouts that they have found the book as Jang Hee Jae’s men open the package & reads the titles. Meanwhile the Chinese envoy entertain by Jang Hee Jae, as his man comes to whisper then Jang Hee Jae excuse himself that he will be back shortly. Jang Hee Jae goes out & is show the military log books & browse the pages then tells this is fine. Jang Hee Jae’s man how Jang Hee Jae wants to do about Shim Yun Taek. Jang Hee Jae tells since the Military log book is with him, there is no use for him now in value & asked Shim Yun Taek to be killed as he is not worth living. Jang Hee Jae tells he will pass the military log book to Chinese envoy & asked his men to wait. Jang Hee Jae’s man acknowledge. Jang Hee Jae comes in & passes the Military Log book to the Chinese Envoy Jin that this are the item that he require. The Chinese envoy is pleased as all of them only read the title of the book
Seol Hee’s men goes to rescue Shim Yun Taek as they engage with Jang Hee Jae’s men & take them down. Shim Yun Taek struggles with his ropes then complaints that Choi Dong Yi that arrogant bean what is happening, he thought that if she will come to saves him & this moment, Choi Dong Yi opens the door as Shim Taek gladly calls her
Jang Hee Jae marches back to the storehouse where they confine Shim Yun Taek then to find that his men has been killed. Jang Hee Jae asked what is happened & what happened to the soldier who was guarding the premises. Then shout & them to see inside then finds Shim Yun Taek missing. Jang Hee Jae in rage & know that Choi Dong Yi is behind this & it is her doing. Then orders that they need to apprehended the both of them at once, use all soldier from Uiju Administrative Office to catch them. Then Jang Hee Jae’s men tells that there is trouble. Jang Hee Jae asked what else is happening now. His man inform that Seo Yong Gi is in Uiju that he has recall all soldiers using Bal Byeong Bu as they can’t deploy the soldier anymore. Jang Hee Jae is shock that Seo Yong Gi is in Uiju
Shim Yun Taek calls out to Choi Dong Yi who asked him to run faster. Shim Yun Taek can’t keep up the pace with Choi Dong Yi’s running. Shim Yun Taek wants a rest for a breather as Choi Dong Yi tells that Jang Hee Jae’s man will come after them soon enough & they need to hurry & run. Then Shim Yun Taek sits down & tells that even if will take his life away, then let it be, he can’t run anymore. Choi Dong Yo coax Shim Yun Taek to carry on running. Shim Yun Tae protest that he needs to rest. Then Choi Dong Yi reminiscence a familiar Sukjong to the same as what Shim Yun Taek’s panting for breath looks like. Choi Dong Yi recalls Sukjong that Sukjong has never run before, that Shim Yun Taek reminds her of Sukjong that Shim Yun Tae is a also weak Yangban. Choi Dong Yi really a Pungsan, Shim Yun Taek can’t keep up with running.
Choi Dong Yi remembers Sukjong then smiles as Shim Yun Taek tells that she is laughing at hm. Choi Dong Yi tells that Shim Yun Taek looks like a Ban Gwan Dar Ri she knows that can’t run. Shim Yun Taek tells that it is not that he can’t run, but can’t compete with Choi Dong Yi. Shim Yun Taek tells no matter what he thanked her that she didn’t give up on him. Choi Dong Yi asked how did Shim Yun Taek perceive her disposition as, don’t look at her this way, she is a person who kept her promises until the end. Shim Yun Tae knows that it is also his 1st time in his life, seeing a girl like that
Choi Dong Yi ponder & wonder about the Military log book that he has passes to Jang Hee Jae that she has regrets, now as they speak is already in the hands of the Chinese envoy. Shim Yun Taek tells that in order to save Choi Dong Yi that he has committed high treason. Choi Dong Yi concurs that her price of her life surpass less that the Military log book that she has committed wrong doing to the nation, she feel guilty. Shim Yun Taek tells Choi Dong Yi to meet up with Seol Hee at the jetty as there is somewhere he needs to go. Choi Dong Yi asked where is he going. Shim Yun tae assures not to worry & asked her to hurry to the jetty. Choi Dong Yi concern as Shim Yun Taek asked her to hurry to the jetty. Shim Yun Taek runs off
Jang Hee Jae return to Uiju provincial office & asked whether they have been deploy. Jang Hee Jae man tells there isn’t any troops for them to be deployed because of Bal Byeong Bu that they are now abide it that order. Jang Hee Jae is outrage. Jang Hee Jae men tells that Jang Hee Jae needs to return to the palace. Jang Hee Jae wonders the palace as the men tell he needs to return at once. Seo Yong Gi order to search for Choi Dong Yi’s whereabouts where Jang Hee Jae was residing. Seo Yong Gi asked Cha Cheon Soo to search for Jang Hee Jae’s whereabout in Uiju. Cha Cheon Soo acknowledge. Jang Hee Jae tells that Seo Yong Gi has come with the Bal Byeong Bu to Uiju. Then if they were to bump into each other will be trouble, then he will return to Doseong but asked his men to stay back to capture Choi Dong Yi & Shim Yun Taek & eliminate them. Jang Hee Jae acknowledge & asked her to hurry back to Doseong. Jang Hee Jae understands & leaves
Seol Hee & Choi Dong Yi waiting in the jetty for Shim Yun Taek. Then Choi Dong Yi said that it is her fault that Seol Hee has to leave Uiju in such a rush. Then Seol Hee tells Choi Dong Yi not to take that to account that she already feel bored with Uiju. Seol Hee wonder where is Shim Yun Taek, wouldn’t he perhaps encounter mishap. Shim Yun Taek comes running to the jetty carrying a package as Choi Dong Yi notice him, Shim Yun Taek approaches them. Choi Dong asked him to board the boat. Shim Yun Taek tells that he is not leaving & asked Seol Hee & Choi Dong Yi leave for Doseong. Choi Dong Yi tells that he will be at risk, Shim Yun Taek assures Choi Dong Yi that he will know how to handle his life that he is under decree by Sukjong to serve in exile that he can’t leave Uiju at will
Shim Yun Taek gives Choi Dong Yi a parting gift, then tells that it may the items that can have him release from his exile & difficulties. Shim Yun Taek tells it is the original Military log book. Choi Dong Yi asked that the Chinese envoy copy. Shim Yun Taek tells that it is Pyeongyang’s daily record as Shim Yun Taek tells that book is fake as he changes the cover of the book. Shim Yun Taek tells that he saw Uiju provincial governor got hold of the Military log book in Pyeongyang administrative office then he went an exchange the package. Now if they find out that the Military log book is missing then Pyeongyang administrative office will be in trouble & it will come down to Uiju provincial governor who took the book without permission & may be punished. Then what is the Chinese envoy finds that it is a fake then what will happened. Shim Yun Taek tells there is no trouble for them since if there is anything for the Chinese envoy to be disgruntle, it will be all on Jang Hee Jae & they will report that Jang Hee Jae is bribing them with the Military log book for the endorsement of Crown Prince. Shim Yun Taek whatever it may be, it come to no trouble for them. They has safe guard the military log book & prolongation of the Crown Prince Investiture Shim Yun Taek tells that Choi Dong Yi she needs to use the Military log book to expose Jang Hee Jae’s crime then asked Choi Dong Yi to release him from his exile in Uiju. Shim Yun Taek tells that what she has said, she will be able to do so. Choi Dong Yi assures Shim Yun Taek that she will able to do so. Shim Yun Tae request that Seol Hee to take care of Choi Dong Yi. Seol Hee assures Shim Yun Taek that she will do so. Shim Yun Taek tells that they need to leave quickly…then bids farewell to Choi Dong Yi as they board the boat set sail. Shim Yun Taek sees them off
In the palace, Chief Eunuch Han tells Seo Yong Gi is here to seek audience. Sukjong is glad acknowledge & asked him to enter. Sukjong welcomes Seo Yong Gi & asked what is the progress; have they have found Choi Dong Yi. Seo Yong Gi is silence.
Jang Hee Jae goes to see Queen Jang
Queen Jang: How is it then, Orrabuni….
Jang Hee Jae: The matter with Crown Prince investiture endorsement be rest assured….Mama…I anve already complied to what they need & has been successful
Queen Jang: Well Done….Orrabuni has done a great deed
Jang Hee Jae: What is the reason that you have discreetly recall me back to the place from such a far distance place
Queen Jang: Chon Na is looking for Dong Yi’s whereabouts…
Jang Hee Jae: What are you saying….
Queen Jang: The dismissed Police Commissioner Seo is in the midst looking in regards to that…Chon Na has never forgotten that deceased girl at all…that he has thought off all way to go looking for her, to reinvestigate the truth into the case of the depose Queen Inhyeon
Jang Hee Jae: How can this be possible?…How can this be?….
Queen jang: It is a relieve that the child is dead….but Queen Inhyeon is now their stumbling block therefore…
Jang Hee Jae: Mama?…That wench….is alive….Mama
Queen Jang: What?
Jang Hee Jae: Cheon Dong Yi, that wench…didn’t die…but she is alive…Mama
Queen Jang: What is the meaning of this…Orrabuni….Dong Yi is alive….Please speak…Orrabuni…that child didn’t died but live, how can she managed to stay alive
Jang Hee Jae: I….have seen her…that wench is residing in Uiju…that I personally has seen her for myself
Queen Jang has to digest the truth.
Seol Hee & Choi Dong Yi arrives in Doseong rather determined