The lecture on the Doctrine of Means Chapter 28 is being recited.“The Master said, “Let a man who is ignorant be fond of using his own judgment; let a man without rank be fond of assuming a directing power to himself; let a man who is living in the present age go back to the ways of antiquity; on the persons of all who act thus calamities will be sure to come.”. Do Seong Ji calls out to Sukjong who is day dreams at the Analects Confucius lecture & smiling wonderously to himself with recall that he taught Choi Dong Yi the Doctrine of Means during her entrance exams in Internal Bureau of Investigation. Do Seong Ji calls Sukjong who is slightly awake from his day dreaming & asked to go to the next chapter. Do Seong Ji is suggests that since Sukjong is seen with the lack of attention & asked whether the lecture need to go for a recess. Sukjong queries about his lack of attention & tells that he was listening at all times. Sukjong recites the Doctrine of Mean Chapter 28 then point out to the scholar has read the chapter that he has read the character wrong that it is not Ban Gil but Ban Gu instead. The scholar has to apologise for the misread passage. Sukjong asked to proceed with the lecture with the next chapter. Chief Eunuch Han is smiling as Sukjong smiles.
Sukjong is on the top of matter of states then as he leaves the lecture & giving instruction to Do Seong Ji. Sukjong wants the currency matter to resolves the economic market & inform the Bureau of Treasury (Revenue). Then Sukjong asked for all border reports the enquires the revise in the Military strategy how is the progress. Do Seong Ji tells that it is currently under discussion the 3 secretariats bureau that the 3 Secretary are waiting to the debate on the matter with Sukjong at Geunjeong. Sukjong acknowledge & asked them to make haste for Geunjeong. Then as he leaves, a Eunuch brings him the umbrella to shed him from the sun. Sukjong looking at the sky & tells from now onwards he doesn’t require the umbrella. Chief Eunuch Han is surprise as Sukjong tells a man needs to have a tan for someone application & preference. Sukjong leaves with his entourage
3 secretariats comprise of Chancellor, Grand Secretary (Prime Minister) & Grand Commandant
Il San is an umbrella that shade from the sun
Jeong Geum comes calling for Choi Dong Yi then finds the chambers empty & realise that she has gone missing again & asked where did she go. Choi Dong Yi in the pavilion has to browse through a stack of books & tells that there is so much to study about the Nae Myeong Bu & find it an onerous task to learn about Nae Myeong Bu that even in Internal Bureau of Investigation wasn’t that taxing as she sits back for a breather. Then she gets up to take a breather & see Daejeon in the distance & look at her ring & smiles Choi Dong Yi palace staff calling out for her where Choi Dong Yi reveal her location as she looks down to see her palace maids running in frenzy & waves to inform that she is here. Jeong Geum runs to her as Choi Dong Yi apologise that she finds it a bore in the room therefore came out for some breather.
Jeong Geum pleas with Choi Dong Yi that she must inform them where she is. Choi Dong Yi tells that it slip her mind to inform them Jeong Geum again give Choi Dong Yi the reminder to inform them that she must not use honourific in speech to them & how many time she needs to remind Choi Dong Yi not to. Choi Dong Yi tells she also forgot about that too. Jeong Geum is at end wits with Choi Dong Yi then Choi Dong Yi notices finds the palace maid slight off colour & asked whether she is not feeling well as the palace maid brushes as nothing. Choi Dong Yi tells that Jeong Geum not go proceed with her shift & she should take a rest. Choi Dong Yi will inform Jimil Sang Gung Jang as Choi Dong Yi addresses in honourific then change her speech quickly. Jeong Geum tells there is no need as Choi Dong Yi reprimand the palace maid to listen & not disobey her instruction. Choi Dong Yi tells this is where the authoritative power as the proprietor of a residence comes to play well. Choi Dong Yi asked why the palace maid is looking for her.
In the residence, Chief Eunuch Han comes to discuss with Choi Dong Yi about the Jimil staff for her residence. Chief Eunuch Han informs that once Bo Yeong Dang is completed its renovation, then Choi Dong Yi can able to move in to her new residence then the current residence staff will return to their original posting. Choi Dong Yi acknowledged therefore Chief Eunuch Han tells that Choi Dong Yi need to select her residence staff then asked whether Choi Dong Yi has suitable candidates in her mind to fill in her staff list. Choi Dong Yi tells that she has none. Chief Eunuch Han tells that her Jimil staff able to compliment her & serve her well. It will be best if it is someone that she is most acquainted. Choi Dong Yi understands
The Internal Bureau of Investigation’s Gungnyeo buzzing about Choi Dong Yi’s new established residence Bo Yeong Dang & the requirement for staff. Eun Geum tells Choi Dong Yi is designate to have Bo Yeong Dang as her official residence. Shi Bi tells that she has heard the news with her own ears & that it will be time before long that Choi Dong Yi to get the recipient decree from Nae Myeong Bu. Shi Bi has heard that Sukjong’s fondest of Choi Dong Yi was even dearer than Queen Jang when she was the former. Eun Geum tells that Bo Yeong Dang will starts to recruits the staff. Shi Bi asked who will that be, it is really envious. Eun Geum tells what is there to be envious about. Shi Bi tells that to become a residence staff, the staff will be promoted with their proprietor. Eun Geum tell that it must all depend on who that proprietor is at the residence that if the proprietor comes to any calamity then the staff will also be instigated. Shi Bi agrees. Eun Geum tells that until now, Choi Dong Yi hasn’t receive the acknowledgement decree of recipient to Nae Myeong Bu by Queen Jang then also what political support does Choi Dong Yi have behind her. Without any backing, she assume that Choi Dong Yi will be send packing out of the palace in a month & her staff will end up in dead ends. Shi Bi wonders
My dear Eun Geum, Choi Dong Yi political support & foundation is none other than Sukjong & endorse by Queen Inhyeon
Jimil (inner most quarters) staff or the personal staff, closes to the Royalty; the standard of recruiting them is of a high standard because the whole the highest ranking among the Gungnyeo due to have the private & confidence of the Individual household they serve
Jeong Sang Gung goes to see Choi Dong Yi & informs her that she & Jung Im will become Choi Dong Yi’s Jimil staff. Choi Dong Yi expresses surprise that Jeong Sang Gung & Jung Im want to come as her Jimil staff. Jung Im expresses that other palace maid will not act presumptuously to arrogate oneself, now everyone is the palace must act accordingly to what Queen Jang dictates. Choi Dong Yi tells then what will happen to the Internal Bureau of Investigation. Choi Dong Yi knows that Jeong Sang Gung & Jung Im are very diligent as core pillars in Internal Bureau of Investigation. Jeong Sang Gung tells however what the important matter in front of them at hand is now is to have staff Choi Dong Yi has compliments her. Choi Dong Yi is concern as Jeong Sang Gung tells Choi Dong Yi that Nae Myeong Bu is now a terrified place. One word out of place will determined a person’s life & death.
Moreover now Nae Myeong Bu is now hold by Queen Jang who is now residing in Gyotaejeon that Choi Dong Yi has cross swords on several occasions. Jung Im tells if Choi Dong Yi wishes to survive in Nae Myeong Bu that she need to have trusted staff by her side. Choi Dong Yi is well aware & understands the risk factor involve but she doesn’t wish that for her sake that Jeong Sang Gung & Jung Im forsake their places in Internal Bureau of Investigation then Choi Dong Yi politely declines their offer. Choi Dong Yi tells that she will find someone that she can trust & rely on, she will use her ability to attempt to look for them. Choi Dong Yi tells that do they remember the 1st time she enter the Internal Bureau of Investigation, although now the situation is a little fuzzy but the likes of both of them has openly accepted her as she is & discards all prejudices, then she will use this openness & her nobleness to seek for her trusted staff that will safe guard her
Jeong Sang Gung & Jung Im still concern after Choi Dong Yi politely declines their offer. Jung Im asked Jeong Sang Gung what is there to do. Jeong Sang Gung tells that they can’t go against Choi Dong Yi’s instruction as she has declines their offer & Jeong Sang Gung really don’t know what to do next. Jung Im tells that the situation is not favourable for Choi Dong Yi. Jung Im tells that there are no few Gungnyeo who doesn’t knows that Choi Dong Yi is against Queen Jang, even with the designated of residence will stir up controversy & grievances. Choi Dong Yi contemplating is her residence & then sighs
Oh Yun asking Oh Tae Seok what are they going to do about the matter, they can’t stand idle & not do a thing. Oh Tae Seok assures Oh Yun not to be too worry that they are not alone in the Royal Court on the matter & Choi Dong Yi is powerless woman with political supporters. Oh Yun tells that Choi Dong Yi now has rested favour with Sukjong that her powerbase is increasing strong. Oh Tae Seok concurs but them they need to eliminate this before it happens. Oh Tae Seok asked Oh Yun to do a background check on Choi Dong Yi before she entered the palace, there is no one in this world who has a perfect record. There must be something that they can use to pressure Choi Dong Yi to go away & asked if Oh Yun is clear. Oh Yun acknowledge. Oh Yun assistant queries how that Choi Dong Yi is going to be a threat for Queen Jang as Choi Dong Yi is just a lowborn. Oh Yun tells his assistant that Choi Dong Yi has each time surpasses their expectation that they can’t slack a moment in their focus. Oh Yun tells his assistant that they must thoroughly dig & find flaws in Choi Dong Yi’s background check. Oh Yun assistant acknowledge then Oh Yun enquire about what Jang Hee Jae is doing. Oh Yun assistant tells according to his information that Jang Hee Jae has been demoted & transfer to Yae Bin Si. Oh Yun Taek tells is Yae Bin Si the bureau which looks after entertainment & banquet
Yae Bin Si is the Bureau of Rites that involve in ushering dignitaries in banquet, the F&B Director of the palace
The official comes Yae Bin Si as they are entertaining some Japanese Emissary then tells Jang Hee Jae that he last meet him at the police bureau & now seeing him here. Jang Hee Jae tells he needs go around to learn the ropes about administrative of the country. Jang Hee Jae asked his subordinate to escort the dignitaries in to the residence. Jang Hee Jae is upset that they had ridiculed him due to his demotion & has been cold storage & give a meagre administrative role. Oh Tae Pung & son come to Yae Bin Si then mock that in heavens name that he has heard that Jang Hee Jae’s posting to Yae Bin Si & it seems that it is true as they exchange a few words of sarcasm. Oh Ho Yang tells that once the Chief Commissioner of the Police Bureau now the Chief Usher of Yae Bin Si, he must be really disappointing. Oh Tae Pung & son fans Jang Hee Jae boiled up in anger. Oh Tae Pung tells that the music bureau & Yae Bin Si is of the same status in protocol.
Oh Tae Pung tells that people are waiting for them & excuse themselves as passes Jang Hee Jae like he is transparent. Jang Hee Jae upset that people are looking down on him & laughing behind his back. The official complains to Jang Hee Jae that they has been asked to attend when they are most busy but then to find that the preparation & set up is lacking especially in catering than compare to the previous administration was better & asked Jang Hee Jae to improve on his service with some put in effort. Jang Hee Jae vents his anger on the official & attacks by grabbing his collar & tells the official that he will have to eat whatever he serves them. The Official tells not to take his word so seriously & take it too heart. Jang Hee Jae tells the official not to provoke his temper. The official tells Jang Hee Jae is really a thug that he hasn’t seen anyone so rude as the official leaves
Jang Hee Jae goes to see Queen Jang as she questioned about his outburst. Now at this moment that jang Hee Jae has to exercise caution over this movement. Jang Hee Jae apologise that each time he thinks of Choi Dong Yi, he becomes upsets that he can’t tolerate at times. Queen jang tries to pacified as Jang Hee Jae tells his sister that he really wants to take & die together Choi Dong Yi is a mortal suicide. Queen Jang asked her brother not to utter such nonsense; this is going to be a long & hard battle of engagement that they need to keep their nerve calm & in focus. Jang Hee Jae tells with that….
Queen Jang assures Jang Hee Jae that they still have the Crown Prince as a trump card. Sukjong compare to others has the greatest fondest for Crown Prince. Once the Qing China Imperial endorsement for the Crown Prince Investiture arrives, Sukjong will learns that it was due to Jang Hee Jae’s utmost effort, then they will be surely reinstate Jang Hee Jae to his former ranks. No one knows in regards to the matter about the Military log book & finally the person who has make this a success is none other than Jang Hee Jae. Jang Hee Jae voice his concern that the Imperial Endorsement is taking its time & the delay is causing him some anxiety, by this time they should be at least be some news in regards to the matter. Queen Jang asked her brother to go & find out what is holding the delay & asked if he understands. Jang Hee Jae acknowledge
Gu Myeong is the Imperial endorsement from the Emperor of China
Choi Dong Yi opens the Military log book & tells Seo Yong Gi that this is the Military log book that she has mentioned before. Choi Dong Yi passes the original Military log book to Seo Yong Gi then tells that Jang Hee Jae’s attempt tries to trade these books to speed up the Crown Prince Investiture’s Imperial endorsement. Choi Dong Yi tells that the person who risk his life to safe guard this book is now at Uiju. Seo Yong Gi tells that this will be the last opportunity to prove their misfeasance. Seo Yong Gi & Cha Cheon Soo will go to Uiju to investigate on the matter, Choi Dong Yi concern that the most important matter that Seo Yong Gi needs to guarantee Shim Yun Taek’s safety & asked Seo Yong Gi’s assistance in this matter. Seo Yong Gi understands & assures Choi Dong Yi not to worry. Choi Dong Yi nods in affirmative
Choi Dong Yi sent off Seo Yong Gi as he leaves, Cha Cheon Soo comes by. Choi Dong Yi greets Cha Cheon Soo. Choi Dong Yi invites him to her residence as Cha Cheon Soo tells how is she doing then addresses Choi Dong Yi as “Mamanim”. Choi Dong Yi asked why the address as “Mamanim” that he too needs to do that. Cha Cheon Soo tells that it is protocol. Choi Dong Yi tells before protocol, she is still his sister, Dong Yi. Cha Cheon Soo then affirms that Choi Dong Yi is indeed his sister. Choi Dong Yi tells that when they are together, please don’t address her as “Mamanim”. Choi Dong Yi finds people starting to feel estranged from her & if Cha Cheon follow suit then she is….Cha Cheon Soo asked whether she is finding this really hard to settle down. Choi Dong Yi tells that it is uncomfortable & inappositely awkward & there is some loneliness. Choi Dong Yi tells that she can’t be like before in ordinary time being free & about with her movements & meet anyone. Cha Cheon Soo asked whether Choi Dong Yi wants to end this all, just say it & Cha Cheon Soo will take her away from the palace at once. Choi Dong Yi is surprise at Cha Cheon Soo’s suggestion. Cha Cheon Soo tells he is just making a joke in passing. He knows that Choi Dong Yi will definitely not leave the palace, moreover at this present moment. Cha Cheon Soo tells that he can be rest assures to leave, it is because Sukjong is here with her. Seo Yong Gi & Cha Cheon Soo sets off to Uiju as Han Jang Bu wish them safe journey. Hwang Joo Shik asked Cha Cheon Soo to look after Seo Yong Gi. Seo Yong Gi tells that this is a covert mission that there is no needs to be so open. Hwang Joo Shik acknowledged as Seo Yong Gi asked Cha Cheon Soo to leave as they mount on their horse & rides away
Choi Dong Yi contemplating as he look at Daejeon then recalls Cha Cheon Soo telling her that he knows that Choi Dong Yi definitely will not leave the palace moreover at this present moment. Choi Dong Yi looks at the ring that Sukjong gave her. Choi Dong Yi hears the commotion then asked the Jimil Sang Gung Jang what has happened. Jimil Sang Gung Jang tells that suddenly 2 of the residence staff has taken ill. Choi Dong Yi concern to ask who are they. The sick palace maid Jeong Geum is groaning in pain in their living quarters. Choi Dong Yi goes the quarters to see the palace maid as asked the physician what is the condition like. The Physician tells Choi Dong Yi that she shouldn’t be here, & begs her to return to her residence. Choi Dong Yi is surprise as the Physician tells that they still don’t know what illness this is, there is a possibility that it is infectious. Choi Dong Yi is concern
Choi Dong Yi asked what is going on here. Jimil Sang Gung Jang tells that actually before coming to be assign to Choi Dong Yi residence; Jeong Geum was already showing sign of symptoms. Choi Dong Yi asked why was she not inform prior about the seriousness of the illness. Jimil Sang Gung Jang tells that they thought it was just a cold & it will be cure by medicine tonic but never would it imagine that Jeong Geum will infect her roommate as well. Choi Dong Yi is concern. Jung Im gets a hail of complaints from the Gungnyeo telling that they wants to be transfer out from Choi Dong Yi residence staff & it is their rights to asked to be transfer for the fear in the health scare. Jeong Sang Gung comes to asked what is this commotion about. Jung Im tells that they are the Gungnyeo that was temporary be assign to Choi Dong Yi’s residence. Jeong Sang Gung asked what is the matter with these Gungnyeo. Yoo Sang Gung also hears complaints that palace maids doesn’t want to be assigned to Choi Dong Yi’s residence that they are afraid of being infected & they will abide to Yoo Sang Gung’s instruction where ever she wish to transfer them but don’t let them be assign to Bo Yeong Dang. Yoo Sang Gung looks like she is having a bad day as well
Jeong Sang Gung goes to see Choi Dong Yi that at the present moment, it will be inconvenient for her to get staff for her residence. Choi Dong Yi queries that the reference to the inconvenient is that 2 of her staff has taken ill. Jung Im tells that the rumours has spread it is an infectious disease therefore the health scare has cause panic among the Gungnyeo. Jeong Sang Gung tells that the rest of her staff has not been infected, once the illness is treated & cure, then the rumours will go away & assures Choi Dong Yi not to be concern. Jung Im tells Choi Dong Yi for temporary measure that it is best for her & Jeong Sang Gung come her residence to take charge. Jimil Sang Gung Jang calls out to Choi Dong Yi to inform there is someone from the Internal Bureau of Investigation here to see her. Choi Dong Yi is surprise the arrival from Internal Bureau of Investigation’s Gungnyeo. Choi Dong Yi comes out & gladly greets Bong Sang Gung & Ae Jung. Jeong Sang Gung & Jung Im surprise to see Bong Sang Gung & Ae. Ae Jung greets Choi Dong Yi as “Choi Sang Gung Mamanim”. Choi Dong Yi asked what is the purpose of their visit. Bong Sang Gung tells that they wish to sent their greetings to Choi Dong Yi that she also wish to speak to Jeong Sang Gung in regards to a matter, therefore they are here on dual purpose. Jeong Sang Gung asked what Bong Sang Gung wish to speak about.
Jeong Sang Gung is glad that Bong Sang Gung & Ae Jung will take on as Choi Dong Yi’s Jimil Sang Gung. Bong Sang Gung tells that Jeong Sang Gung & Jung Im is the pillar foundation of Internal Bureau of Investigation & they should remain in Internal Bureau of Investigation. Ae Jung agree that actually even if Bong Sang Gung & her remain in Internal Bureau of Investigation, will be seen as any effect then it is best for them to be with Choi Dong Yi. Bong Sang Gung tells Ae Jung to speak for herself only that it not like that, but anyhow, they will go over as it is because of Choi Dong Yi that they wish to sacrifice for her & righteous. Ae Jung agrees. Jung Im tells that the rest doesn’t wish to go. Bong Sang Gung tells this is why they are sacrifice themselves for the sake righteousness. Jeong Sang Gung thanked Bong Sang Gung for taking up the post that she has done a great decision making. Bong Sang Gung tells what is there to thank her for. Jung Im thanked Ae Jung for going to Bo Yeong Dang.
Bong Sang Gung brings Ae Jung & is thrilled that they are going to Bo Yeong Dang. Ae Jung tells that she has her concern over this. Bong Sang Gung asked on what. Ae Jung tells that in Choi Dong Yi’s residence there is rumoured of an infectious disease. Bong Sang Gung tells Ae Jung the infectious disease will fear her instead. Bong Sang Gung assures that it is nothing to worry that a person in life will fall sick once a while, what is there to matter. Ae Jung asked whether they have make the correct decision & what if it is really like what the Gungnyeo has rumoured that perhaps Choi Dong Yi going against Queen Jang & will eventually get chased out then it will spell their imminent death. Bong Sang Gung takes out an envelope from a Mudang & let Ae Jung see then tells that she has consulted Choi Dong Yi’s Saju (natal notes) being analyse & tells that Choi Dong Yi will become a heavenly dragon & they must rides on & follow her behind. Ae Jung asked what is Choi Dong Yi can’t make it as a dragon & end up as being a snake instead then what will happened. Bong Sang Gung tells that they must risk take & be challenged in life opportunity. What is life, they have to take gambles. Ae Jung agrees that they must seize this opportunity in life & they will go. Ae Jung & Bong Sang Gung looks up to heaven for their bright future in riding on Choi Dong Yi
Yeong Sun goes to see Jo Sang Gung then asked Yeong Sun what is the progress. Yeong Sun tells that all is going smoothly. Jo Sang Gung tells Yeong Sun to convey the progress to Mdm Yoon, make no mistake & she must be discreet with her movement with caution. Yeong Sun understands & leaves. Mdm Yoon learns that it has been done at Choi Dong Yi’s residence & that a few people has already taken ill. Yeong Sun confirms the matter. Mdm Yoon tells that this is fine, they just need to wait & see the end results. Yeong Sun voice her concern will this be alright that perhaps by chance, that it will end up backfire at them as Mdm Yoon assures that there nothing of that sort will happened, they will never imagine or think in their wildest dream what is the reason is. Yeong Sun nods & Mdm Yoon tells that wretched Choi Dong Yi, how dare she challenge Queen Jang for position. Mdm Yoon tells she will make Choi Dong Yi to taste the suffering as much as she has rendered Queen Jang to suffered & that she will make Sukjong personally chased her away from the palace. Mdm Yoon defending her younglings on vengeance of what Choi Dong Yi has done to her children
Sukjong is informs that Choi Dong Yi is designate Bo Yeong Dang as her residence has been renovated. Chief Eunuch Han confirms. Sukjong tells that this is the best news that he has hear so far & he is happy but Chief Eunuch Han informs that the moving to the new residence might need to be delayed. Sukjong asked why is there a delay, why is that. Chief Eunuch Han tells that some of Choi Dong Yi’s staff has taken ill & it seems there is some problems. Sukjong surprise that there is an illness then his 1st question is to ask whether Choi Dong Yi’s health is affected as Chief Eunuch Han assures & informs Sukjong that she is fine as Sukjong breathe a sigh of relief.
Chief Eunuch Han: However…. Regarding the night …. maybe we need to temporary put on hold.
Sukjong: Huh!
Chief Eunuch Han: Cheon Sang Gung’s night of consummation of marital ties.
Sukjong is bashful
Chief Eunuch Han: Wasn’t it plan that when her residence is ready & she moves in, that you will consummate the marital ties, isn’t that what you have been waiting for
Sukjong: What?….You…What are you prattling over there?…It is not like that….don’t you half guess
Sukjong looks at Chief Eunuch Han
Sukjong: I dare say it is not like that at all
Chief Eunuch Han: My apology
Sukjong: But however since the child’s residence Nain is in that situation…Dong Yi’s will be troubled & vexed, all proprietor of residence feels for their staff, isn’t it so?
Choi Dong Yi is pacing over the matter of the illness. Choi Dong Yi recalls Jimil Sang Gung Jang tells that actually before being assign to come to the residence, Jeong Geum already showing sign of symptoms of being ill. Then Jimil Sang Gung Jang informs Chief Eunuch Han that Choi Dong Yi is over there. Chief Eunuch Han comes to see Choi Dong Yi. Choi Dong Yi greets him & asked what brings him here to her residence. Chief Eunuch Han brings Choi Dong Yi out of the palace as she dressed in ordinary clothes. Choi Dong Yi asked where are they going to & why they need to dressed like that. Chief Eunuch Han tells that it is a place that Choi Dong Yi is well acquainted & rest assured her concern. Choi Dong Yi tells that each time Chief Eunuch Han bring her clothing, she always end up being caught surprise, how can she not be concern. Chief Eunuch Han tells that they are just adhering to Sukjong’s orders
Chief Eunuch Han takes Choi Dong Yi to the drinking tavern where she meets Sukjong & greets him at the drinking tavern. Sukjong is having Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal as drinking buddies. Sukjong acknowledge her presence. Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal addresses Choi Dong Yi as Mamanim & Choi Sang Gung Mamanim as Choi Dong Yo exchange greetings. Sukjong asked her to sit down. Choi Dong Yi asked Sukjong what is really happening here. Sukjong tells Choi Dong Yi that he sense & know that Choi Dong Yi will be troubled & boredom therefore asked her out for some change of scenery, isn’t she. Sukjong tells that all this while she is like Pungsan who is active here & there & suddenly now she is being confine to the palace, she finds it restraining & suffocating. Choi Dong Yi is touched. Hwang Joo Shik tells that they so happened wish to see Choi Dong Yi & Sukjong has called them out, so they came as quickly as they can. Sukjong whisper to Choi Dong Yi that it is really true that just informing them, they came & ran from afar to come here as fast as they can. They are really not accommodating. Yeong Dal 7 Hwang Joo Shik realise that they are not wanted
Sukjong drinks that today’s drinks is a little bitter. Yeong Dal tells that Hwang Joo Shik invites him to come here. Hwang Joo Shik tells it is enough said. Sukjong pours Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal a bowl of wine. Yeong Dal insists that Hwang Joo Shik insist of him to come. Sukjong asked aren’t they leaving. Yeong Dal tells that they are about to leave. Choi Dong Yi hold them back, then Sukjong laugh that he is just joking. Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong realise that Sukjong is just pulling their leg as Sukjong tells that they are so easily fooled & tells that he has great talent in playing pranks. Yeong Dal tells that they don’t have Sukjong sense of humour
Into the night, Chief Eunuch Han stands guard & scans the area closely. Yeong Dal already tipsy as Yeong Dal pours Choi Dong Yi a drink & asked her to drink up, they will not know when the next time to have such an outing with her like this. Sukjong look rather upset that Yeong Dal is so casual with Choi Dong Yi. Hwang Joo Shik reminds Yeong Dal that he needs to address Choi Dong Yi as “Mamanim”. Yeong Dal forgets. Sukjong seems to be a little jealous, staring at Yeong Dal & seeing him being so cordial with Choi Dong Yi. Choi Dong Yi tells that it is alright with the addressing as she doesn’t want Yeong Dal & Hwang Joo Shik to change their address to her. Once they get accustomed then to starts addressing. Sukjong don’t look amused
Hwang Joo Shik offer Sukjong a bowl of wine, then Yeong Dal taps on Choi Dong Yi’s shoulder & Sukjong looks in horrors at the gesture in disapproval. Yeong Dal calls Choi Dong Yi by name several times as he has been calling her name for years & how he can change his addressing so quickly & asked her to excuse him for today. Sukjong tells that this is fine, that reunion gathering are a happy occasion. Yeong Dal tells that Sukjong is really understanding. Yeong Dal then offer Choi Dong Yi a bowl of wine then asked her to drink up as he helps Choi Dong Yi to raise her bowl. Sukjong puts down his bowl & it was really the last straw for Sukjong to let this pass then voice to Yeong Dal
Sukjong: Wretch…that hand…
Yeong Dal: Huh?
Sukjong: How dare you…who hands are you holding there?
Yeong Dal & Choi Dong Yi caught surprise
Choi Dong Yi: Chon Na
Yeong Dal: my apology Chon Na, I deserve death for my crimes
Sukjong: Yes…since you know that you deserve for crimes…fine that I will chop off your hands
Yeong Dal: My hands?
Sukjong: Men…bring me the executioner sword.
Yeong Dal: Chon Na?
Hwang Joo Shik: Chon Na!!!
Sukjong: What are you doing?….Didn’t you hear me that I say to chop off this man hands
Choi Dong Yi: Chon Na?…..Chop off the hands….Why do you need to do this?….
Sukjong: Why?…..Can I do that?
Choi Dong Yi pleads with Sukjong
Choi Dong Yi: Chon Na!!!
Yeong Dal quickly hides his hands
Sukjong: Laughs…..It is a joke…..a joke
Choi Dong Yi is relief, Yeong Dal is shell shocked & Hwang Joo Shik can feel a migraine coming
Yeong Dal: Chon Na! This is way out of line….
Choi Dong Yi: How can you pull such a joke like that? My courage is about to spill out in fright
Sukjong: This is not all a joke in itself…that moment I was really upset…
Yeong Dal promises Sukjong that he will keep his distance from Choi Dong Yi. Sukjong acknowledge that he will pour them a drink to settle their fright & he apologise
Hwang Joo Shik: Although it was a fright, but I feel happy….
Sukjong is surprise at Hwang Joo Shik’s remark.
Sukjong: Is it? ….Why is that?
Hwang Joo Shik like a father figure
Hwang Joo Shik: Chon Na, you are really fond of our Mamanim
Choi Dong Yi is touch
Choi Dong Yi: Nae Ri?
Hwang Joo Shik: Chon Na….just like it is today…please that you must cherish our Mamanim…if it is possible this both hands if you chop them off in 12 pieces, there is no loss
Hwang Joo Shik offers Yeong Dal’s hands as Yeong Dal tells that this is impossible
Sukjong: Yes…..don’t you worry, as a man, I will keep that promised that to you
Hwang Joo Shik: Chon Na, my gratitude to you
Yeong Dal: My gratitude to you
Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal bow in thanks that Sukjong will look after Choi Dong Yi, Sukjong offer them a toast. Then suddenly it began to rain. Choi Dong Yi getting wet, like gentleman, Sukjong take off his gat to shelter Choi Dong Yi from the rain. Choi Dong Yi is surprise as Chief Eunuch Han comes to shelter Sukjong as he tells that he is alright as Chief Eunuch Han asked his men to find somewhere to shelter as they adjourn for shelter.
Thunder storm & heavy rain in Doseong. Choi Dong Yi roe deer shoes & Sukjong shoes in a little hovel, as they tried to dried themselves from the rain & the ambience is rather uncomfortable & bashful.
Sukjong: This is really…this is really a problem….
Choi Dong Yi: yes it is….because of my fault that Chon Na has to….
Sukjong: Not at all, why do you say that?
Sukjong looking at a rather wet Choi Dong Yi sends flushes to Sukjong then Sukjong having anxiety attacks & hyperventilating as he hold his chest.
Sukjong: Why is this suddenly happening? Why is it throbbing so fast?
Choi Dong Yi concern whether Sukjong is alright that Sukjong is holding on to his chest.
Choi Dong Yi: Chon Na….is there something wrong with you, are you not well?
Sukjong assures that he is fine
Sukjong: No, there isn’t
As Choi Dong Yi leans forwards out of concern
Choi Dong Yi: How can you say there is nothing that you are holding on to your chest? Maybe because that you has caught in the rain that it has affect your health
Sukjong: No…I am fine…I said I am fine
Choi Dong Yi: Chon Na
Sukjong is feeling claustrophobic with the confine space
Sukjong: What is going on here with the rain?…I say Chief Eunuch Han….
Chief Eunuch Han comes in
Chief Eunuch Han: Yes Chon Na?
Sukjong: Hasn’t the palanquin arrived yet?
Yeon is the Imperial carriage or palanquin
Chief Eunuch Han: That…the palanquin has arrived, but the storm is really heavy, now returning to the palace might be at risk to make that trip
Sukjong: What?…that …..how long will we need to stay?
Chief Eunuch Han: It will be a while here until the rain stops that we can leave
Sukjong & Choi Dong Yi suddenly becomes uncomfortable as Chief Eunuch Han suggests that they use this hovel as a temporary abode for tonight.
Sukjong: Really….this is really troublesome…that we need to stay here….Aigoo!
Choi Dong Yi: Chon Na?
Sukjong is edgy
Sukjong: It is not suppose to be like that
Choi Dong Yi: Are you really alright?
Sukjong: I am fine, don’t you worry
Chief Eunuch Han comes outside
Chief Eunuch Han: Anticipating in waiting to have the residence completed….now it has to be done in a hovel….Really….
The security asked what is Chief Eunuch Han saying. Chief Eunuch Han brushes as nothing then tells that they will able to return to the palace tonight & asked his men to secures the premises. The security acknowledge
Sukjong & Choi Dong Yi is a room with a food tray by themselves & they avoiding eye contact & sighs that it is really heavily
Sukjong: This…is really…..It seems that tonight it looks like that we can’t return to the palace
Choi Dong Yi: My apology, Chon Na. This is my fault that this….that you need to stay at such rundown hovel
Sukjong: Not at all, why do you say that?
Choi Dong Yi: It seems like that you & I are together, there is always ended making you suffered in difficult & trouble. I don’t know what I am suppose to do
Sukjong: Difficult?….when you & I together….I have never once been unhappy when we are together in company but however why do you say such things
Choi Dong Yi bashfully & smiles like a school girl
Choi Dong Yi: Chon Na?
Sukjong is shock & send Sukjong flushes again & his heart throbbing on extra time
Sukjong: It is raining outside but I am feeling rather warm…it looks like I need to drink to down this
Choi Dong Yi tells that she will serve him.
Choi Dong Yi: Let me pour the wine for you.
Sukjong: Yes, do that….
Sukjong raise his bowl as Choi Dong Yi find herself trembling while pouring the wine lost to absence, Sukjong is surprise that the his wine bowl is overflowing as she still subconsciously continues to pour. Sukjong laugh & tells that she has over poured the wine & it is spilling.
Sukjong: Dong Yi?
Choi Dong Yi: Yes?
Sukjong: This way you will spill
Choi Dong Yi: What?
Sukjong: The wine…look…look…it spilling over
Choi Dong Yi: Oh! What is it?….My…apology Chon Na?….Towel…where the towel…
Choi Dong Yi apologise that she didn’t know what got into her as she tries to wipe Sukjong with the towel, while she wipe his hands,
Choi Dong Yi: I am sorry, how rude of me that I am embarrass? I don’t know what got into me that I don’t even know…
Choi Dong Yi frantically try to wipe the spillage off. Sukjong call her then give her a peek kiss.
Sukjong: Dong Yi?
Choi Dong Yi: Yes?
Choi Dong Yi got her 1st kiss & taken aback.
Sukjong takes her hand lean forwards & kisses her. Then bringing Choi Dong Yi forwards & closer towards him as Choi Dong Yi complies his gesture as they kisses, Chief Eunuch Han standing guard outside, completes his mission
Mdm Park in the cosmetics shop then meets Mdm Yoon at the shop & greets him & tells that they have bump to each other again. Mdm Yoon acknowledge so it seems. Mdm Park tells Mdm Yoon that she was worry for her that she wanted to come to pay her a visit but seeing her, she is relief. Mdm Yoon queries about Mdm Park’s worries. Mdm park tells aren’t they worried about the new Sung Eun sang Gung. Mdm Park tells that she was the girl that Queen Jang has proposed & nurture. Mdm Park tells that if that girl were to have born a posterity, will that be trouble for Queen Jang as Mdm Park rubs salt on Mdm Yoon’s wounds. Mdm Yoon asked what is Mdm Park prattling about now. Mdm Park tells that with such a crisis at hand that Mdm Yoon has the leisure to come to buy cosmetics, that Mdm Yoon is out of this world. Mdm Yoon rebuke Mdm park not to worry about her but better to worry about herself & tells even if she put on anything wouldn’t get her anywhere at all, this is why her husband is out having extra martial affairs. Mdm Park jaw agape & asked what does that mean. Mdm Yoon asked whether the person is in as the shopkeeper acknowledge & asked her to come in. Mdm Park scolds Mdm Yoon a lowborn
Pun Cheon is a where cosmetics are sold
Jo sang Gung comes calling for Queen Jang. Queen Jang learns there is an increase number of Choi Dong Yi’s staff in her residence has taken ill. Jo sang Gung affirms that because of this incident that it has send ripple of fear of panic to the palace. What does this prove that Choi Dong Yi is an ill omen. The palace maid standing outside muttering about the health scare
Choi Dong Yi is with the sick palace maid in their living quarters as she asked the physician any sign of recovery. The physician tells that he has use various prescription & yet there is no sign of recovery. Choi Dong Yi sighs as Jimil Sang Gung warns Choi Dong Yi about her exposure to the sick as this might be an infectious disease. Choi Dong Yi refuses to take heed as they are her residence staff that she can’t stand aside & not bother. The palace maid comes calling for Choi Dong Yi as Jimil Sang Gung Jang asked what is the matter. Choi Dong Yi is informs by her palace maids that other residence has been also infected & taken ill. Choi Dong Yi expresses surprise that it has spread & asked to which residence
Sukjong is concern about the delay in Qing China Imperial endorsement on Crown Prince & the way it has been handled. Do Seong Jo confirms. Sukjong tells that Crown Prince Uncle, Jang Hee Jae has made attempt prior to speed up the matter, didn’t he may a request. Do Seong Jo confirms that Jang Hee Jae has liaise with the Qing China Imperial household & making effort in trying to speed matter. Sukjong tells there is no result seen & asked whether there is problem to the matter that give him some concern. Sukjong tells that the Imperial endorsement of the Crown Prince Investiture can only appease & stabilise the situation
Chief Eunuch Han informs Sukjong there is trouble. Sukjong asked what is the matter. Chief Eunuch Han tells that Crown Prince’s residence has been infected by the illness. Sukjong expresses shocked. Queen Jang runs to her son residence. Then Crown Prince Jimil Sang Gung greets Queen Jang as she asked what is happening here that Crown Prince’s residence staff has taken ill. Crown Prince Jimil Sang Gung tells that it seems that in the palace there is an infectious disease that is spreading that the source came from Choi Dong Yi’s residence & the staff has the same symptoms. Queen Jang is shocked then asked how is the Crown Prince, is he well then
Jeong Sang Gung goes to see Choi Dong Yi. Jeong Sang Gung informs Choi Dong Yi that it is relief that the Crown Prince is well. Choi Dong Yi expresses relief. But however this matter has stir commotion in Dong Gung Jeon. Sukjong is even caught fright over the health scare that he went immediately to Dong Gung Jeon to look. Choi Dong Yi queries that Sukjong went to Dong Gung Jeon. Jeong sang Gung affirms then tells Choi Dong Yi tells she fear this incident might have serious implication that might affect Choi Dong Yi. Choi Dong Yi tells what does Jeong Sang Gung means about implication
Dong Gung Jeon is the residence of the Crown Prince
Shi Bi goes to tell other Gungnyeo that Dong Gung Jeon has been infect by the infectious disease. The other Gungnyeo that this is frightening. Eun Geum tells whether they have heard this the rumours that this is all Choi Dong Yi’s malicious doing. Shi Bi asked what is Eum Geum implying by saying that. Eun Geum tells don’t they know that Choi Dong Yi is out to bring harm to the Crown Prince that why she is creating this commotion. The other Gungnyeo can’t believe it. Eun Geum tells that 1st Choi Dong Yi goes to harm her residence staff but her target is the Crown Princess. Jung Im rebukes Eun Geum to stop her prattles that she is instill malicious fear, they are Internal Bureau of Investigation’s Gungnyeo. Eun Geum tells that they are Internal Bureau of Investigation’s Gungnyeo this is why they must have suspicious minds on Nae Myeong Bu. Jung Im asked what is that. Eun Geum asked actually don’t they find the incident amiss that this all happened when Choi Dong Yi became Sung Eun Sang Gung. Eun Geum tells that just listening she understand that Choi Dong Yi is bringing harm to the Crown Prince then after Choi Dong Yi which to born a son. Jung Im rebukes Eun Geum notions
Sukjong is relieve that Crown Prince is well & not affect by the illness. Queen Jang asked Jo Sang Gung to take Crown Prince away. Jo Sang Gung carries the Crown prince away while leaving Sukjong & Queen Jang in private. Sukjong asked how can such strange occurrence has been happening without reason. Queen Jang confirms that this is true. Queen Jang asked whether Sukjong knows that the source of this illness started from Choi Dong Yi’s residence. Sukjong brushes it off. Then Queen Jang assures Sukjong not to worry, that she is not claiming as what the rumours has speculate that this is all Choi Dong Yi’s fault, this is just palace woman rumours of tongue wagging to stir commotion that she will not believe this rumours. Queen Jang doesn’t want Choi Dong Yi to be instigated in this matter therefore to resolve the matter quickly. Sukjong asked how does Queen Jang plans to resolve the matter. Queen Jang tells that this incident has happened in Nae Myeong Bu therefore she suggest an investigation & she will handle the matter as the Proprietor of Nae Myeong Bu & will Sukjong allow that.
Sukjong return to Daejeon then asked Do Seong Ji how to go about handling this matter. Do Seong Ji tells that the illness has been infected on the Gungnyeo therefore it is the jurisdiction of Nae Myeong Bu & Queen Jang has the right to handle the matter. Sukjong has to relent as he has no jurisdiction on the affairs of Nae Myeong Bu
Queen Jang prepares for her assault on Choi Dong Yi & asked Jo Sang Gung to summon Yoo Sang Gung to see her. Choi Dong Yi recalls Jeong Sang Gung concern that this incident might have back lash implication ton Choi Dong Yi. Choi Dong Yi sits by the well & tries to find traces of clues as she runs over the scenarios on the same occurrences between her residence & Crown Prince. Choi Dong Yi tells that her residence & Dong Gung Jeon has different water supplies then question where is the source of that infection comes from, why is that only Gungnyeo are infected by the disease, how can this be. Bong Sang Gung & Ae Jung is already Choi Dong Yi’s Jimil Sang Gung & Gungnyeo
Cha Cheon Soo & Seo Yong Gi arrives in Uiju in Pyeongando. Mercantile Merchant Byeon informs that Shim Yun Taek is no longer in Uiju. Mercantile Merchant Byeon tells that Shim Yun Taek has been escorted by guards to suddenly go to another banishment site. Seo Yong Gi asked does he know where Shim Yun Taek has been taken to. Cha Cheon Soo & Seo Yong Gi sensing danger for Shim Yun Taek. Shim Yun Taek feels tired from the night journey & asked to take a breather then queries why the sudden transfer to another banishment place under the cover of darkness & in the rain. The guard tells that they are following orders. Shim Yun Tae tells where is he going as they tell him Nampo. Shin Yun Taek sense something amiss then as they draw their swords, Shin Yun Tae grab one of the torches to defend himself. The guards asked Shim Yun Taek to come quietly as Shin Yun Taek asked whether he will obey since he knows that they want his life. The guards then overcome Shim Yun tae at corner him as the guard tells Shim Yun Taek that he is not going to Nampo but the nether world. The guard raise his sword as Cha Cheon Soo comes to the rescue then the guard fled as they are no match. Seo Yong Gi comes & approaches Shim Yun Taek & asked if he is Shim Yun Taek. Shim Yun Taek asked whether they acquainted with him. Cha Cheon Soo tell that they are sent by Choi Dong Yi. Shim Yun Taek tells that the arrogant bean Choi Dong Yi didn’t forget her promise
Nampo is in Hwanghaenam-Do Province, in North Korea
Seo Yong Gil asked Shim Yun Taek what did happened, why the sudden that Shim Yun Taek has been ambushed. Shim Yun Taek tells that the Chinese Emissary has come to Uiju. Seo Yong Gi is surprise as Shim Yun Taek tells that the Chinese Emissary will arrive in Doseong then for guarantee, they need to silence him. Cha Cheon Soo tells that if the Chinese Emissary then they are bring the Imperial Endorsement for the Crown Prince Investiture. Shim Yun Taek tells that this, he is not certain that this is just an ordinary Chinese Emissary or the Emissary that is bringing the long awaited Imperial endorsement for the Crown Prince Investiture that they have been waiting for
Choi Dong Yi sighing outside her residence waiting for Jeong Sang Gung arrival. Choi Dong Yi asked about the finding as Jeong Sang Gung gives a progress report that they has check the food & the medicine herbs but they can’t find anything common or similar between the 2 residence. Choi Dong Yi has to acknowledge. Jung Im apologise that their finding has come to a naught. Choi Dong Yi tells not to be too concern that even Physician couldn’t find the reason of source, how would able to find the fault at once. Bong Sang Gung comes in to say there is trouble. Choi Dong Yi asked what is the matter. Choi Dong Yi finds her residence being quarantine as she comes out. Choi Dong Yi asked Oh Yun what is going on. Oh Yun tells that Choi Dong Yi that they are conducting on an investigation on the sick palace maid & they have been order by decree. Choi Dong Yi tells that the it is just an illness & not an infectious disease & how can Uigyeombu comes to conduct this investigation. Oh Yun tells that because the implication that the infectious disease has infect the Crown Prince residence therefore there might someone might be using this excuse out in bring harm to Crown Prince that since the source of the illness came from her residence, they need to investigate her staff. Ae Jung drags Bong sang Gung that their dragon is becoming to something else. Bong sang Gung doesn’t know what has happened & tells whether the Mudang has shortcoming that she is now in trouble that they will be chased out. Ae Jung can feels feverish that she is coming down with something as she gave out of few cough & Bong Sang Gung running away like it is a plaque
Queen Inhyeon pacing anxiously at her cottage waiting for Jung In Guk & asked Ahn Sang Gung why he is so late. Ahn Sang Gung tells that they have convey the message & he would be here soon. Jung Geum announce Jung In Guk’s arrival as he comes & informs Queen Inhyeon
Queen Inhyeon: What is happening?
Jung In Guk: The situation is getting rather serious grave…Now the Nain has been apprehended but actually they want to pressure Cheon Sang Gung
Queen Inhyeon: What about Chon Na? The person who know that Cheon Sang Gung is innocent
Jung In Guk: This is the affairs of Nae Myeong Bu, Sukjong has no right to interfere or meddle in that affairs
Queen Inhyeon sigh as she realise
Ahn Sang Gung: Mama, what are we suppose to do now?
Queen Inhyeon: This is definitely a fraudulence that is scheme design specially for Cheon Sang Gung. It is the similar tactic they employed in assaulting me that they will harm Cheon sang Gung in that same manner
Queen Inhyeon is more stronger character & determined after her deposition, hopefully a great strength when she is reinstated
Choi Dong Yi finds her residence ransacked then inform that she will pay a visit to Gyotaejeon. Bong Sang Gung & Ae Jung advice against it but Choi Dong Yi is determined to pay a visit. Queen Jang surprise that Choi Dong Yi has come to her residence. Queen Jang looks rather unsettled. Yeong Sun scolds Choi Dong Yi to leave Gyotaejeon at once & how dare she set foot at this residence & rebukes that after infecting Crown Prince residence, she want to infect Gyotaejeon as well, as Bong sang Gung rebuke Yeong Sun for her insolence. Choi Dong Yi tells that this is alright & asked Yeong Sun that she needs to see Queen Jang. Choi Dong Yi maintains her noble upfront. Yeong Sun still rebuke as Queen Jang comes out & tells that it is enough. Choi Dong Yi greets Queen Jang.
The battle of the Inner court Round 1 Dong Yi vs Queen Jang….Start!!!!…Fight!!!
Queen Jang: It has been a while since we last met.
Choi Dong Yi sits opposite Queen Jang in her residence.
Queen Jang: I never would have thought that you will personally come to my residence looking for me
Choi Dong Yi looks at Queen Jang
Queen Jang: Yes, what is that you need to speak to me?
Choi Dong Yi: Please release my residence’s Nain under the investigation at Uigyeombu. They done no wrong. Falling ill is not an indicate crime. The most important matter now is to find out the reason & source
Queen Jang: Yes you are correct, it is because that I want to find the reason, this is why I have asked Uigyeombu to be responsible in handling the matter
Choi Dong Yi looks at Queen Jang
Queen Jang: There are occasion where Gungnyeo will bring in illicit medicine herbs to the palace, when you were in the Internal Bureau of Investigation, you must be aware of that fact.
Choi Dong Yi: My residence’s Nain will not do such a thing
Queen Jang: You want to look after your residence’s Nain interest, that you are now a proprietor to a residence. But I am sorry that you have wasted your effort. All matter will be resolves by Internal Bureau of Investigation & Uigyeombu. If you wish to be the proprietor of your residence, then return to console the rest of your remaining staff.
Choi Dong Yi finds Queen Jang is no mood to listen to what she has to say
Queen Jang: Jo Sang Gung, are you there?….Cheon Sang Gung will take her leave
Choi Dong Yi: Mama, please give me some time. If you render me some time, I will find out the source to the matter & prove that the rumours are false
Queen Jang: Shut your trap!!! Don’t you really know what is this matter all about? This matter has nearly endanger the Crown Prince…this is the matter is in regards to Crown Prince but however you request for time…Yes….you dare to use the Crown Prince’s safety to come & barter a deal with me then as for you what is your collateral then? Do you wish to stake your life as the collateral
Choi Dong Yi instantly replies with a moment thought
Choi Dong Yi: Then will be fine that we do this as said, Mama
Queen Jang: What?
Choi Dong Yi: If we do this, then you will release my residence’s Nain
Queen Jang is taken aback as Choi Dong Yi is determined to see this through