Choi Dong Yi’s palanquin enters Daejeon with an entourage then Chief Eunuch Han asked to halt the palanquin, the palanquin is lowered to the ground & the door is open for the passenger of the palanquin to alight as Choi Dong Yi steps out to come out from the palanquin wearing Sukjong’s roe deer shoes & looking the surrounding of the palace as the royal staff all bow to her then taking deep breath to calm her nerves she walks towards Daejeon
Choi Dong Yi enter the palace as Sung Eun Sang Gung
Sukjong: Cheon Nain is no longer Internal Bureau of investigation’s Gungnyeo, that child is a Gungnyeo who has been bestowed Royal favour & will render the befitting protocol to her.
Sung Eun is for a Gungnyeo who has her 1st night with the King thus rendering the Royal favour & is now the King’s woman.
The Royal Court is mumbles as Oh Tae Seok what is the meaning of Royal favour. Sukjong asked Oh Tae Seok doesn’t really know the actual meaning to “Sung Eun” & asked whether Sukjong needs to explain to them the meaning of that word. Oh Tae Seok is dumb founded & shocked. Choi Dong Yi waiting outside Daejeon & looking rather odd with her attire. Chief Eunuch Han comes & ushered to come with him. Choi Dong Yi makes queries that she this is not the uniform of Internal Bureau of investigation’s Gungnyeo that she is usually wears. Choi Dong Yi queries why is she wearing a “Tang Yi”. Chief Eunuch Han tells that this is what Sukjong has decree & informs that in a while, Sukjong will come to explain this matter to her, as Chief Eunuch Han takes her to a place. Choi Dong Yi looks rather lost
Oh Yun tells that Sukjong has promoted Choi Dong Yi to become Sung Eun Sang Gung is impossible to happened. Oh Tae Seok tells that Choi Dong Yi is a felony to a crime that a long time ago fled the palace, now that she has been disqualified herself as Gungnyeo but now she is just a perpetrator that has committed a serious offense, therefore how can Sukjong promoted a perpetrator as Sung Eun Sang Gung & tells that this preposterous to happened. Oh Tae Seok tells that Choi Dong Yi has committed an offense & therefore need to be punished by law. Choi Dong Yi is not Gungnyeo but a perpetrator. Sukjong defense that the status of Choi Dong Yi as Gungnyeo will resume if she has been render Royal favour, moreover he reminds the royal court can’t meddle into the private affairs of the Royal Household & asked whether they are clear on the matter. Sukjong is firm on his stand. Oh Tae Seok is left on the lurch as the Royal Court is dismissed
Sukjong is having a bad throat day
Oh Yun tells Oh Tae Seok that Sukjong taken all consideration measure to ensure & safe guard Choi Dong Yi’s safety, Sukjong will not allow them the right to press charge Choi Dong Yi with any offense. Oh Tae Seok can’t believe that Choi Dong Yi is appointed Sung Eun Sang Gung.
Yeong Sun runs to the garden & asked the guard to let her through quickly. Queen Jang learns from Jo Sang Gung about the debate & the standoff in the Geunjeong in regards to Choi Dong Yi. Ji Sang Gung affirms tells that Choi Dong Yi is a person who fled the palace & no matter what in the end Choi Dong Yi will have to answer & accept the offense of her absconding from the palace. Queen Jang finds her peony withered then tells that the peony has withered. Jo Sang Gung assures that it is because it has pass its seasons of blossom & asked Queen Jang not to be too concern about the matter. Yeong Sun comes running & calling out to Queen Jang. Queen jang asked what is the matter as Yeong Sun can only cries as Queen asked if she didn’t hear her question & demands what has happened
Peonies are hardy long live plants. Blossom in foliage in late spring into early summer then withered in foliage around mid summer
Yeong Dal tells Hwang Joo Shik that Choi Dong Yi enter the palace dress in “Tang Yi”. Yeong Dal tells not just she is wearing ordinary “Tang Yi” but then she has all the finery & embroidery with her attire “Seo Rae Bok”. Hwang Joo Shik guesses that if Choi Dong Yi is Seo Rae Bok it means Choi Dong Yi has been bestowed Sung Eun Sang Gung & it is wearing the attire of the inner court. Hwang Joo Shik asked how can this be possible for Choi Dong Yi be wearing that attire. Yeong Dal tells that it is not possible to imagine. Hwang Joo Shik then affirms as Yeong Dal confirms Choi Dong Yi has been bestowed Royal favour & definitely Choi Dong Yi has Royal favour. Hwang Joo Shik left his jaw agape
Seo Rye Bok is the short vestment usually wore with Imperial robes
Eun Geum tells Ae Jung whether she is suffering from heat stroke & is now pulling their leg that Choi Dong Yi has bestowed what. Shi Bi laughs & tells that it is Sung Eun Sang Gung & laughs at Ae Jung. Ae Jung confirms that she has witness Choi Dong Yi coming to the palace in a palanquin. Eun Geum tells that Royal favour is not some Chima that they can put on & pull off with ease that Ae Jung is really absurd in what she is prattling. Shi Bi concurs then if it is true, will the Internal Bureau of investigation be so quiet in regards to the news, there is definitely a decree from the palace arriving soon then she notice Yoo sang Gung
Chima is skirt
Yoo Sang Gung in a rush & panting & asking Ae Jung where is Jeong Sang Gung. Ae Jung tells Yoo Sang Gung that Jeong Sang Gung is in the office. Yoo Sang Gung gripping a letter in her hand & walks towards the officer. Jeong Sang Gung learns from Jung Im of Choi Dong Yi’s appointment as Sung Eun Sang Gungas Jung Im tells it is yet to be confirm that they need to received official word to see if it is true or not. But the Gungnyeo already spreading the news rapidly. Bong Sang Gung tells this is impossible for Choi Dong Yi to be bestowed Royal favour, how can Choi Dong Yi render Royal favour. Yoo Sang Gung comes in & asked what is going on here, they have asked them to prepare Choi Dong Yi’s appointment of recipient as Sung Eun Sang Gung & asked what is happening here. Bong Sang Gung asked that whether this is really a fact. Yoo Sang Gung asked Jeong sang Gung to speak on this matter that she must have knowledge in regards to this. Jeong Sang Gung is unaware. Yoo Sang Gung is not the slightest thrilled by it
Choi Dong Yi will out rank Yoo Sang Gung
Sukjong comes back from court & asked Chief Eunuch Han has return then enquire about Choi Dong Yi’s status. Chief Eunuch Han informs that Choi Dong Yi has entered the palace & since she doesn’t have a designate residence, he has lodged her in one of the vacant apartments in the palace. Sukjong acknowledge & asked Chief Eunuch Han whether Choi Dong Yi was caught surprise by the incident. Chief Eunuch Han confirms that because she doesn’t know what the reason may be that she is a little confused. Sukjong tells she will be indeed be, why wouldn’t she not be
Choi Dong Yi finds it cumbersome to sit down with her attire & sighs. The Jimil Sang Gung asked whether Choi Dong Yi is there something that is bothering her. Choi Dong Yi brushes as nothing & don’t mind her at all then asked the Jimil Sang Gung not to take any concern about her. Choi Dong Yi then asked the Jimil Sang Gung how long does she need to stay at this abode. The Jimil Sang Gung tells that although the abode is a little lacking & Choi Dong Yi might finds it uncomfortable but the Jimil Sang Gung assures that once her residence is designated & renovated, then they will able to move over to a better abode. Choi Dong Yi is surprise the mentioned of a residence. The Jimil Sang Gung affirms that Choi Dong Yi will have her own residence. Choi Dong Yi is surprise. The Jimil Sang Gung reminds Choi Dong Yi not to use polite speech when speaking to her & address her as Mamanim. Choi Dong Yi is more surprise to be address as Mamanim by the Jimil Sang Gung & also what is where that she will be moving in to her residence. Choi Dong Yi is baffled
Sukjong in Daejeon pacing in anxiety & sits down
Sukjong: Chief Eunuch Han, let run through this
Chief Eunuch Han: Yes Chon Na
Sukjong: How should I go about explaining this matter to her would be most appropriate? Would it be because I did this out for urgency for her safety sake that I have has this done without consulting her but then I wonder whether Dong Yi will accept this as an explanation of his intentions, this I can’t conclude
Chief Eunuch Han: What do you mean in accepting, Chon Na?
Sukjong: You should already know what kind of relationship that we have between Dong Yi & me all this while then all of the sudden the question arises the relationship has become to being a marital ties & I am worried that she will be confused
Chief Eunuch Han: Do you think it will be that way…
Sukjong: Emm!
Chief Eunuch Han: You are not just rendering her merely a bestowed Royal favour moreover that you wish in your heart to consummate marital ties with her….
Sukjong: Of course. But I really curious to know what her feelings about the matter. It is not just that she is a Gungnyeo that she has to abide in accordance to his decree. But I wish in her heart she too have some feeling for me, it will be really nice
Chief Eunuch Han: Chon Na! Excuse for me being disrespectful, will you like to listen to a few words to what I am about to say
Sukjong looks at Chief Eunuch Han
Chief Eunuch Han: If this is said then it will be best that Chon Na were to convey what your heartfelt feeling for her to her, beside that what else more will you require than that
Sukjong nods
Choi Dong Yi learns that she has been bestowed Royal favour & can’t believe that she has been given that appointment. The Jimil Sang Gung tells they have all acknowledge that this is Choi Dong Yi’s appointment as Sung Eun Sang Gung. Choi Dong Yi tells that the “Tang Yi”, the said residence & everything there is accompany comes with that appointment. The Jimil Sang Gung confirms as Choi Dong Yi brushes that there must in a mistake in this mix up
Choi Dong Yi in her residence as Sukjong arrival is announce as Choi Dong Yi comes to greet Sukjong
Choi Dong Yi: Chon Na?
Choi Dong Yi looks at the entourage that follow her
Choi Dong Yi: Chon Na?….Do you know it seems there is a mistake & error in this matter?….
Sukjong wonders
Choi Dong Yi: It seems Chief Eunuch Han has made a grave mistake
Sukjong: What?….An error?
Choi Dong Yi: Yes, Chief Eunuch Han came by yesterday to the private residence then this was the outcome…it is really must be a mistake then the Mamanim has now address me as such
Sukjong: Dong Yi?…That…
Choi Dong Yi: Yes, Chon Na
Sukjong leans & whisper
Sukjong: That…is not a mistake or a mix up
Choi Dong Yi: What?
Sukjong: This…I have decree this upon you
Choi Dong Yi: What?
Choi Dong Yi doesn’t know what hit her as Sukjong clear his throat
Seo Yong Gi tells that Choi Dong Yi is staying at the abode east of Daejeon & tells Han Jang Bu & Hwang Jung Gu to look after the security at the premises. Han jang Bu acknowledge & leaves. Seo Yong Gi asked Hwang Jung Gu that he doesn’t see Cha Cheon Soo around. Hwang Jung Gu asked whether he needs to go out to look for him. Seo Yong Gi tells Hwang Jung Gu not to bother & let Cha Cheon Soo be. Cha Cheon Soo overlooking the capital as he settles his feelings & recalls what Seo Yong Gi told him yesterday that it is Sukjong has convey his intention to bestowed Choi Dong Yi as Sung Eun Sang Gung. Seo Yong Gi confirms that Sukjong thinks that it is the only method in keeping Choi Dong Yi out of danger & it is the best option at offer. Seo Yong Gi tells this is also Sukjong’s deepest sincerity towards Choi Dong Yi. Cha Cheon Soo takes out the Geumgae headband & grips it in his hand
Choi Dong Yi learns that this is Sukjong’s doing
Choi Dong Yi: This was all arrangements by your decree….this “Tang Yi” & designated residence & the appointment of Sung Eun Sang Gung?
Sukjong: Yes, this is my decree
Choi Dong Yi: Why? Why do you need to do so?
Sukjong: Did you forget? I have mentioned for your sake, I will do what I can for you
Sukjong’s throat is really coarse like Queen Myeongseong before
Choi Dong Yi: Chon Na
Sukjong: For the sake to safe guard you that I can’t allow you to face any risk of danger in Doseong & also I can’t let them disregards you as a perpetrator & that evidence that you have risk your life to protect to be scrutinise that as an offense. It is because for my sake & also the Royal Government that you endanger your very life to come this far. I should do my best effort to protect you. As Sung Eun Sang Gung, no one will dare to touch you, if they do so, then they are going against the King
Choi Dong Yi: Even this is so, but then you can’t do this, isn’t this deceiving the masses?
Sukjong: This can’t be consider totally all a deceit
Choi Dong Yi: What?
Sukjong: The least it is to say that this is what my feelings has acknowledge are at present
Choi Dong Yi still can’t fully comprehend, Sukjong looks rather bashful
Sukjong asked Chief Eunuch Han to leave as Chief Eunuch Han is surprise at Sukjong quick exit
Sukjong: Let us leave at once
Chief Eunuch Han: What? Is it over that quickly?…Are you suppose to do it here…today?
Sukjong: Huh! Do what….didn’t I say to leave quickly….
Chief Eunuch Han is eager to see Sukjong consummate the marriage to Choi Dong Yi
Choi Dong Yi ponders in the garden & in her hands, a ring then she recalls
Sukjong: Hand me out your hand…what are you doing…I say hand me out your hand
Choi Dong Yi takes out her hand as Sukjong hold her hand turn her palm up & place the ring. Choi Dong Yi is shocked to see the rings in her hand
Choi Dong Yi: Chon Na?
Sukjong: Don’t you remember?….A long time ago that we use to walk the street market together during those excursion, that I found & thought this was most suitable for you, that is why I purchase it. But however at that moment, I didn’t realise my own heartfelt feeling what was then
Sukjong: Chon Na?…
Sukjong: Everything that I had said…this is not mistake…error ..or even deceit. I honestly wants to sincerely render part of my heartfelt feeling to you…this is the truth. Therefore I hope that you; will ponder on the matter that will you able to be beside me in accepting my heart
Sukjong can’t even make eye contact with Choi Dong Yi. Choi Dong Yi can only look at the ground
Sukjong returns to Daejeon as he tells why his heart is throbbing profusely & asked whether he needs to summon the Royal Physician as he feeling rather strange. Sukjong has to exhale to calms his nerves. Choi Dong Yi looking at the rings that Sukjong gave her
Mdm Park decides to go to Mdm Yoon house as Oh Tae Pung asked why his wife wishes to go there for as there is nowhere else to go & asked if she wants to fan the fire. Oh Tae Pung realise that he has guess correctly that this is what his wife intention is to fan the fire & asked if she needs to add fuel to the fire as well then explode in their faces. Oh Tae Pung tells his wife that she is indeed ignorant. The palace is already in tumult as it is & that their Namin faction survival is at stake here. Mdm Park tells that it is a separate issue to that matter, her thrilled of happiness is hers. Mdm Park goes to provoke Mdm Yoon.
Oh Ho Yang looks dazed as Oh Tae Pung asked why is his son in such a dazed sitting there that they need to set off to give Oh Tae Seok a lending hand. Oh Ho Yang tells his father to go there alone. Oh Ho Yang tells that even if he goes, he can’t add any lips to the discussion. Oh Ho Yang tells that the girl he has set his eyes on has been snatch by some wretch, this is his 1st, & now he is saddened by the events. Oh Tae Seok tries to shut his son mouth & tells how dare he call Sukjong a wretch & tells whether his son in mad. Oh Ho Yang is getting crazy that his girl has been snatch away, how can someone keep his sense straight. Oh Ho Yang wails in tantrums. Oh Tae Pung tells even though Oh Ho Yang is his son that this is getting too much as he leaves
Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal approaches Choi Dong Yi’s residence rather discreetly & tells that that is Choi Dong Yi’s abode. Yeong Dal confirms that people has witness coming in & out of that premises. Yeong Dal asked whether they need to call for her. Hwang Joo Shik tells does he think this place is the Internal Bureau of Investigation that he can just call out to her. Hwang Joo Shik tells that Choi Dong Yi has been bestowed as the mighty Sung Eun Sang Gung. Yeong Dal tells how then will they able to see Choi Dong Yi. Then the palace guard asked who are they & asked why they have trespass this premises. Hwang Joo Shik tries to explain who they are but the palace guard tells that they are suspicious & order them to drag out of here. Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal tries to explain that they are not someone suspicious as Choi Dong Yi calls out to Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal, as Choi Dong Yi is so overjoyed in seeing them. Yeong Dal shouts for Choi Dong Yi
Choi Dong Yi approaches Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal & informs the palace guards that they are her acquaintance & her friends & release them. The palace guard leaves. Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal is so moved to see Choi Dong Yi as Yeong Dal tells what did happened that because of her that they has a shorter life span as they hold Choi Dong Yi’s hands in tearful joy in reunion. Choi Dong Yi invites them to the residence. Yeong Dal holding Choi Dong Yi’s hand & telling that he seems like a dream seeing Choi Dong Yi. Hwang Joo Shik concurs. Choi Dong Yi tells them that during this time that she has given them such worries. Yeong tells that it goes without saying, hearing that she has gone missing that it has turns his stomach out with yearn & misses & now when she returns, he has take his bile away, she will ends up that all his internal organs will be damaged because of worries for her. Choi Dong Yi apologise to them. Hwang Joo Shik tells that this is enough said. Yeong Dal tells that they has just started then enquire about the appointment of Sung Eun Sang Gung, although he has witness this in front of him, he still can’t dare believe that it is the truth.
Bile always synonyms with courage
Choi Dong Yi tells that this is actually…Yeong Dal tells that there is no need to be shy, they understands even if Choi Dong Yi don’t mentioned since they are not outsider. Choi Dong Yi explains that it is not that way. Hwang Joo Shik tells Yeong Dal not to speak of this anymore. Yeong Dal tells that he already knew this all along & honestly tells Choi Dong Yi that Sukjong’s eye radiance in twinkle each time he sees her. Choi Dong Yi blushing as Yeong Dal asked Hwang Joo Shik to add comments in support as Yeong Dal tells that they already knew prior as Hwang Joo Shik slaps Yeong Dal at the back of his head for being disrespectful & tells Yeong Dal not to speaking further & asked him to come to his sense. Choi Dong Yi is concern at Hwang Joo Shik’s outburst on Yeong Dal. Yeong Dal asked what is the matter.
Hwang Joo Shik has to remind that Choi Dong Yi needs to address as Mamanim & tells that Choi Dong Yi is Sung Eun Sang Gung, doesn’t he know that what status come with being Sung Eun Sang Gung. Yeong Dal knows but then Yeong Dal still address Choi Dong Yi by name as Hwang Joo Shik slap him for address Choi Dong Yi by name for being insolent. Hwang Joo Shik tells that Choi Dong Yi is now in a higher rank than all the Jejo Sang Gung & should be address properly as “Mamanim”. Choi Dong Yi tells Hwang Joo Shik not to over react, she is just…as Hwang Joo Shik tells not to address him as “Da Ri” & reminds her that she should give such an honourific address. Choi Dong Yi continues to address him as “Da Ri”. Hwang Joo Shik is jaw agape in horrors. Yeong Dal tells he should address her as “Dong Yi Mamanim” instead. Hwang Joo Shik tries to shut up Yeong Dal as Choi Dong Yi finds them so funny
Namin faction is in discussion on Choi Dong Yi as Sung Eun Sang Gung that has a ranking of 5th then she will be 2nd to Queen Jang. Oh Tae Pung tells Choi Dong Yi stand at the side of Queen Inhyeon & she will pressure the Namin faction, can they allow Choi Dong Yi to be scot free in the inner court without doing anything about the matter. Oh Tae Seok reminds his faction that this is the matter of Nae Myeong Bu & that they not right to meddle in their affairs. Oh Yun suggest how about Queen Jang handling the matter. Technically Choi Dong Yi has been disqualified from being a Gungnyeo. Then as the Proprietor of Nae Myeong Bu, Queen Jang will able to resolve the issue. The Namin faction agrees. Oh Tae Seok asked what is the situation in Queen Jang’s residence. Oh Yun assistant tells that Queen Jang has not received any audience from anyone. Queen Jang constipating in ponder
In Queen Inhyeon’s cottage as Jung Geum & Ahn Sang Gung looks anxious. Jung In Guk comes to visit Queen Inhyeon & whether she is in & asked to see her. Ahn Sang Gung surprise that the Royal Court want to meddle in this issue since Sukjong was the person to bestow that appointment, why the Royal Court wishes to interfere. Jung In Guk tells that the Royal Court is without their valid reason to oppose is that Choi Dong Yi is of lowborn status & she fled the palace for a while. Queen Inhyeon tells that Choi Dong Yi fled the palace & suffered hardship is because of her sake. Jung In Guk explains that this & that reason or matter, but Choi Dong Yi doesn’t have the qualification it takes to accept the recipient of Nae Myeong Bu’s decree, isn’t that a fact
Queen Inhyeon tells that she is the person who has request Choi Dong Yi to be with Sukjong at his side, how can Jung In Guk say such negativity things. Queen Inhyeon requests Jung In Guk to do whatever he can on Choi Dong Yi’s matter & she hopes that Choi Dong Yi will not suffer in hardship even at the palace & tell Jung In Guk to gather the Seoin faction to render support on the matter
Choi Dong Yi in the garden as Choi Dong Yi’s Jimil sang Gung announces Jeong Sang Gung arrival. Choi Dong Yi greets Jeong Sang Gung. Jeong Sang Gung tells that this is really true. Choi Dong Yi looks at herself. In the residence, Jeong Sang Gung learns the truth what is the means that Choi Dong Yi didn’t really received Royal favour. Choi Dong Yi explains because Sukjong has fear that she might be at risk in returning to the palace, Sukjong did this to safe guard her safety, came up with this idea. Jeong Sang Gung understands that Sukjong did this to safe guard her safety but then now it already different in that it is set in truth there is nothing that can change the fact, this is what Sukjong actually intended. Choi Dong Yi brushes the matter as Jeong Sang Gung tells that it may be the last time that she can address Choi Dong Yi by her name, as the person who has taught Choi Dong Yi that she must take heed to what Jeong Sang Gung is about to say
Jeong Sang Gung tells that here after there will be many who will render hardship to her & they will say that she doesn’t qualify & matter pertaining her status that make this impossible, this is all make Choi Dong Yi to waver & shake Choi Dong Yi to the core. Choi Dong Yi tells that this is in fact is the truth & how can she qualify to be in such a designation. Jeong Sang Gung tells on the contrary that Choi Dong Yi is more than qualify compare to others to render this designation. Jeong Sang Gung asked whether Choi Dong Yi has forgotten when she 1st enter Internal Bureau of Investigation, you have said that you may be Cheonmin but however it may not be in her heart that she is lowborn & she has prove that what she has said is true that she now a qualify with excel credential Internal Bureau of investigation’s Gungnyeo then why Choi Dong Yi’s doubt that she can’t excel in her new found status & surpasses her very own that she will use her intelligence & her will to succeed what else she can’t achieve
Choi Dong Yi doubts even with that she may not retain this status. Jeong Sang Gung tries to pacify. Choi Dong Yi tells that her background may not permits her to stand beside Sukjong that it is not her place & she will not be eligible to do that. Jeong Sang Gung asked what is she saying. What is Choi Dong Yi referring that she is not eligible because of her background. Choi Dong Yi is silence about the reason. Choi Dong Yi sends off Jeong Sang Gung returns to her chamber & recalls her childhood that the wanted poster of Choi Hyo Dong & Choi Dong Yi pasted at the bulletin boards, then the death of her brother & father, then she is being chase for being Choi Hyo Dong’s daughter then comes to the ravine only to find the purse she made for her father as she weep remembering the past. Cha Cheon Soo also settling the matter with Geumgae as he packs to leave
Oh Yun goes to see Yoo Sang Gung regarding Choi Dong Yi. Oh Yun tells no matter what, Yoo Sang Gung must prevent her from officially being Sung Eun Sang Gung then reminds Yoo Sang Gung that she doesn’t want that one of her subordinate has surpass her in rank & be her superior. Yoo sang Gung asked what she must do. Oh Yun wants Yoo Sang Gung to do a thorough background check on Choi Dong Yi & find out there is something amiss about her background that they can use in argument & asked her not to let go of the slightest detail. Yoo Sang Gung acknowledged
Do Seong Ji leaves Daejeon then Cha Cheon Soo comes to Daejeon wishing to seek Sukjong’s audience. Chief Eunuch Han informs that Cha Cheon Soo wants to seek his audience as Sukjong is surprise by the visit then asked Cha Cheon Soo to enter. Chief Eunuch Han acknowledged. Cha Cheon Soo greets Sukjong as Sukjong welcomes him & tell he also wish to see Cha Cheon Soo as well that his visit is most appropriate & asked him to come forward. Cha Cheon Soo acknowledge
Choi Dong Yi taking a night stroll. Sukjong is asked to tell Cha Cheon Soo what his feeling for Choi Dong Yi is. Cha Cheon Soo tells that this is rude of him but he dare to asked his question from Sukjong. Cha Cheon Soo wants to know Sukjong’s heartfelt feeling for Choi Dong Yi is. Cha Cheon Soo asked Sukjong’s pardon for being disrespectful. Sukjong tells that it is not at all that Cha Cheon Soo has the right to be concern about his sister that he is fond of & his action is appropriate but however before he answer Cha Cheon Soo question, he has a curious enquiry for cha Cheon Soo. Sukjong asked whether the question intend he is making as a sibling brother of Choi Dong Yi or as a man that he is making this question. Cha Cheon Soo is taken aback as Sukjong asked him not to be surprise as although he is a Monarch, he is also a man. Sukjong tells that the woman he likes at her side is surrounded often by men, it will be strange that he doesn’t have the slightest concern about the matter, it will be indeed a lie, & asked Cha Cheon Soo whether this is so. Cha Cheon Soo tries to explain
Sukjong tells he still doesn’t know her feeling for him is as yet. Sukjong only know that it is just what his heartfelt feelings are, therefore he is indeed worried about the matter what is really in Choi Dong Yi’s heart whether if it is not him & wonder whether there is another person, what will he do, if there is, then what he suppose to do then. Sukjong tells that Choi Dong Yi mentioned a long time ago that Sukjong was rather ordinary, then recalls what did Choi Dong Yi has said then he remember that she likes dark & robust the kind like Cha Cheon Soo. Cha Cheon Soo look uneasy. Sukjong tells before he answer Cha Cheon Soo question, he will like to hear Cha Cheon Soo’s replied to his enquiry that his purpose of coming to see Sukjong is here in the capacity as a brother or as a man
Choi Dong Yi sat at the stone fence that Sukjong use to wonder when he longs for Choi Dong Yi. Cha Cheon Soo comes to see Choi Dong Yi as she contemplates then approaches her as Choi Dong Yi greets Cha Cheon Soo. Choi Dong Yi & Cha Cheon Soo in her residence as Choi Dong Yi tells that she feels rather strange that feels uncomfortable with her new settings. Cha Cheon Soo tells that she looks beautiful in her attire that he thought he is looking at another person. Choi Dong Yi is bashful over the compliment. Cha Cheon Soo tells that although she is wearing this beautiful attire, why her expression is so perplex, is there something troubling her
Choi Dong Yi tells that she doesn’t know what to do next. Choi Dong Yi asked whether she can stay to reside here or else this is not what she should do, this is what is troubling her with concern that she can proceed further. Cha Cheon Soo tells whether it is regarding the past that she is feeling vexed. Choi Dong Yi tells that one day this matter will be reveal & be exposed, the truth that who daughter she is that her father is the leader of Geumgae that is wanted by the guards. Cha Cheon Soo tries to pacify as Choi Dong Yi tells she has never fear that truth even once, even her reason for entering the palace that she wants to find out who are the perpetrator who frame Geumgae & to finds those perpetrators but then as what society has say that her father is indeed a criminal & that she is his daughter who now has to hide her identity & be a fugitive. Choi Dong Yi tells how can this kind of status be allow to be with Sukjong. Choi Dong Yi concealing the truth about her past, how she able to do that
Cha Cheon Soo asked whether Choi Dong Yi wants to run away, will she able to do that. Choi Dong Yi is surprise at Cha Cheon Soo suggestion as Cha Cheon Soo tells her to erase all memories & forget every acquaintances that she has with Sukjong, does she have the confidence to carry on living that way. Choi Dong Yi has to give it some thoughts as Cha Cheon Soo leaves her residence. Choi Dong Yi ponder on what Cha Cheon Soo has said whether she can just leave & erase all memories of Sukjong & just live on
Mdm Yoon comes to see Queen Jang & asked Jo Sang Gung how is Queen Jang doing & that she has refuse any visitors. Jo Sang Gung acknowledge as Mdm Yoon insist that she want to see Queen Jang. Queen jang ready to leave as she tells that it is the right moment that Jo Sang Gung has come, she wanted to see her. Queen Jang tells that she want to go to Daejeon & asked Jo Sang Gung to make arrangement. Jo Sang Gung is surprise as Queen Jang insists as Jo Sang Gung has to acknowledge & leaves. Mdm Yoon concern that this is going to be fine. Queen jang asked why, does her mother thinks that she will fall ill into a sick bed. Queen Jang tells that this matter is bound to happen that she has foreseen, she was taken aback for a moment. Queen Jang tells her mother not to stare at her like that with all concern & assures her mother that she is alright that Mdm Yoon has forgotten that it was her mother who has told her not to trust a man’s heart. Queen Jang still believe in herself as this is a fact
Sukjong with Queen Jang in Daejeon
Sukjong: Now what are you trying to imply by saying….Jung Jong….you wish to do a transaction?
Queen Jang tells just like she has mentioned, she will resolve Choi Dong Yi’s issue with the royal courts therefore in exchange for the trade is her request to release Jang Hee Jae from Uigyeombu prison. Queen Jang is aware of the matter the Royal court will drag Choi Dong Yi’s issue will become a fierce debate, then they will find the slightest of faults. The most important for the nation is the protocol of rights. Jang Hee Jae tells as the Queen Consort she will give that protocol of right, no matter what it may be that she is the Chief Administrator of the Nae Myeong Bu (Inner courts). Queen jang tells that the Official Jeon Su has died after being interrogated. Queen Jang defends that Jang Hee Jae for the sake of Crown Prince’s medication was instigated in to the incident. Queen Jang asked whether Sukjong is still using Choi Dong Yi’s said evidence to charge Jang Hee Jae. Queen Jang knows that Sukjong is well aware that the sole evidence will be hard & can’t charge her brother of any crimes. Sukjong asked whether it has now come to this between us in relationship that she has come to trade condition with him, now what is left in their conversation. Queen Jang coldly tells that there is nothing cordial left for them to speak between them anymore, isn’t it so, what is left is the status of business as King & Queen Consort only
Sukjong contemplates. Do Seong Ji asked what is Sukjong decision on the matter. Seo Yong Gi tells to demoted Jang Hee Jae’s rank as Chief Police Commissioner then it is best to end this dispute & temporary halt the investigation until further notice. Sukjong tells that he can’t just let them off the hook with such a pardon. Seo Yong Gi tells that this is not to pardon them, it is just to halt & conduct this covertly breather or else this will imminent bring peril risk to Choi Dong Yi. Seo Yong Gi assures Sukjong the matter regarding the Jang siblings, let him handle the matter. Seo Yong Gi tells that he needs to conduct an investigation in regards to another matter involving them. Sukjong surprise there is another matter. Seo Yong Gi tells once he has something substantial he will report the matter to Sukjong. Seo Yong Gi tells once they find that truth all will fall in their proper places
Mdm Yoon is pacing anxiously at home as Jang Hee Jae being support back from prison. Mdm Yoon goes to her battered son & asked if he is alright. Jang Hee Jae assures that he is fine. Jang Hee Jae asked how is Queen Jang & what she is doing. Jang Hee Jae goes to see Queen Jang as Queen Jang asked Jang Hee Jae how is his condition & asked if he is serious hurt anywhere. Jang Hee Jae tells that her injuries are find & assures Queen Jang. Jang Hee Jae has learn about Choi Dong Yi’s matter, how can Queen Jang just let off Choi Dong Yi just like that. Jang Hee Jae tells that his death is none in concern, compare to all that she needs to stop Choi Dong Yi at all cost as he tells that this will not be the end of it. Jang Hee Jae tells what if by chance that Choi Dong Yi received recipient decree to the inner court & born a Prince. Queen Jang assures that this will not happened as long as she is in this position. Queen Jang tells Jang Hee Jae to understands & Jang Hee Jae need to let off the pursue of Choi Dong Yi for the sake to ensure & safe guard Queen Jang position as Queen Consort, this way she can prevents matter from happening before her eyes. Queen Jang tells that she will not allow Choi Dong Yi to gain anything. Jang Hee Jae concern whether this will work since it will cause friction with Sukjong. Queen Jang tells that it is over between her & Sukjong that the rest will be well & fine that she will no longer be hurt anymore. Queen Jang tells that she should have done this before from the start, not to pursue in obtaining Sukjong’s love. Queen Jang is all spite now
Sukjong contemplate at Daejeon then call out to Chief Eunuch Han. Choi Dong Yi’s Jimil Sang Gung & staff are frantically looking for Choi Dong Yi who is missing from her residence. The palace maid comes to report that they can’t find Choi Dong Yi whereabouts. Sukjong comes as the Jimil Sang Gung greets him as he asked what is the matter. The Jimil Sang Gung informs Sukjong that Choi Dong Yi has gone missing. Sukjong is surprise. Sukjong comes to Choi Dong Yi’s residence to find her folded attire the touches her clothes.
Sukjong recalls Cha Cheon Soo that he came to see Sukjong in the capacity as his brother, this is what Choi Dong Yi will have him in her heart therefore standing before him, he is Choi Dong Yi’s brother & asking Sukjong what is his heartfelt feeling for Choi Dong Yi is, that he is making this query. Sukjong asked Cha Cheon Soo to asked the question. Cha Cheon Soo tells what if perhaps that Choi Dong Yi has fear to be with Sukjong’s side then what is Sukjong suppose to do about the matter. Sukjong surprise that Choi Dong Yi might have fears & asked what is Cha Cheon Soo implying. Cha Cheon Soo tells that it could because of Choi Dong Yi’s own past that might hinder her that may not be her fault or wrong & thus she is what she fears that she can’t stay beside Sukjong
Sukjong look lost as he calls out Choi Dong Yi. Choi Dong Yi walking in the streets with a package in her hand then turns back to look as she hold dearly to her package then she walks on. Sukjong packing with anxiety then the guard come to report that Choi Dong Yi is not in Internal Bureau of Investigation & it seems she has left the palace. Sukjong tells that he needs to go out & order to prepare. Chief Eunuch Han tells that Cha Cheon Soo has passes him a letter to pass to Sukjong. Sukjong takes the letter & reads
Cha Cheon Soo goes back to the house that Choi Dong Yi lived when she was young then Cha Cheon Soo recalls the scene where Choi Dong Joo tries to teach Choi Dong Yi to play the haegeum but she is playing awfully but Choi Hyo Won tells that it is music to his ears. Cha Cheon Soo asked Choi Dong Joo not to bully his wife. Choi Dong Joo queries when did her sister became his wife. Choi Dong Yi confess that she will marry Cha Cheon Soo. Cha Cheon Soo affirms the statement as Cha Cheon Soo smiles at the recollection then hears a noise.
Sukjong gallops on horseback out of the gates. Cha Cheon Soo tells Sukjong that Choi Dong Yi will be at that location, today is the anniversary of the death of her father & brother & she will be there to do a memorial ritual. Meanwhile Cha Cheon Soo destroy all traces of Geumgae. Cha Cheon Soo asked Choi Hyo Won to safeguard Choi Dong Yi, let her to what she aspire to do, all this will he will keep at heart & in his heart he will not forget that injustice render to Choi Hyo Won & the Geumgae colleagues but he wishes Choi Dong Yi to forget all this & erase all this that no one will ever find her again & hope that she will get her happiness being with Sukjong. Cha Cheon Soo vow he will protect Choi Dong Yi
Sukjong rides up the mountain then dismount then tells the security there is a ravine nearby & asked them to go search for the place. Choi Dong Yi place her memorial ritual on the edge of the ravine together with her package then tells Choi Hyo Won & Choi Dong Joo that she is here & asked if they are looking at her. Choi Dong Yi asked her father & brother what she is supposed to do now. Choi Dong Yi recalls her encounters & fond memories with Sukjong
Her 1st encounter with Sukjong at the hut, escaping from conflict as Choi Dong Yi drag him away, Choi Dong Yi stepping on his back to scale the wall. Sukjong swing his sword defend the assailant & to asked Choi Dong Yi to escape. Sukjong telling her that she is Pungsan the dog that bite & will not let go. Choi Dong Yi tells Sukjong that the King is really benevolent. Sukjong agree wholeheartedly. Sukjong tells that he will rewards her since it will be the same as the King bestowed her. Sukjong teaching Choi Dong Yi to spots question on the Doctrine of Means. Sukjong summon Choi Dong Yi to Daejeon after she learns that he is the King. Sukjong reprimanded her for giving him a scare with her encounter with the Chinese Emissary. Sukjong gives her some book before her Neunghaeng, then Sukjong laughing having a fine time with Sukjong
Cha Cheon Soo: Can’t you able to do that?…Will you able to be confident to carry on life …just like that making yourselves forget & erase all memories….that you ever has any acquaintance with Chon Na
Choi Dong Yu looks at her ring that Sukjong gave then holding it dearly, then recalls when Sukjong gave her & she is surprise. Sukjong bashfully
Choi Dong Yi: Chon Na?
Sukjong: Do you remember, a long time ago while walking the streets market with you, I have something suitable for you, therefore made the purchase
Choi Dong Yi cries at the ravine
Choi Dong Yi: Sigh! Chon Na?
Sukjong from beside
Sukjong: Are you so quick that you had already forgotten?
Choi Dong Yi surprise to see Sukjong beside her as she comes to greet him
Choi Dong Yi: Chon Na!
Sukjong: Don’t…don’t ever make me go through & endure the ordeal of the days never to be without you
Choi Dong Yi: Chon Na!
Sukjong holds her hands
Sukjong: What is it then?….What is the matter that it is making you suffer is such difficulties, Dong Yi?….Can’t I share this laden with you?….There is no need….it doesn’t matter if you don’t tell…you just need to stay by my side, that is all
Choi Dong Yi: I….Can I really able to do that…Chon Na!
Sukjong nods
Choi Dong Yi: I really wish to want to do it…Will that be fine…can that be said…to accept Chon Na’s heart & in return render my heart to you, Chon Na….Can I dare to do this, that can I really able to do so…Chon Na
Sukjong wipes Choi Dong Yi’s tears
Choi Dong Yi: Chon Na!
Sukjong: Dong Yi!
Choi Dong Yi comes into Sukjong’s embrace. Sukjong is glad & console her
Sunset on the horizon