Dong Yi Episode 40


Choi Dong Yi’s palanquin leaves the palace, as Choi Dong Yi staff leaves with her in entourage. In the palanquin, Choi Dong Yi has the Geumgae’s back insignia headband with her as she grips it in her hands
Jang Hee Bin’s residence
Jang Hee Bin What? Sukwon’s Bui Jeop…..Sukwon wants a Bui Jeop outside the palace to nurse her illness
Bui Jeop is a separate residence or a country villa to be away from the palace or the city for health recuperating purpose
Jo Sang Gung: Yes, Mama,….for meantime that she has requested Queen Inhyeon to prepare her a private residence that she wishes to resides outside the palace
Jang Hee Bin: Is it?
Jang Hee Bin has to think hard on the reason

Bong Sang Gung briefs the staff that Choi Dong Yi will meanwhile resides in the private residence in order to have quiet rest from the bustle of the palace. The staff must exercise caution & asked if they are clear. The Gungnyeo staff acknowledged. Bong Sang Gung asked them to unpacked & settle in the belongings & items. The Gungnyeo acknowledged & disperse. Ae Jung calls out to Bing Sang Gung as Bong Sang Gung asked how is Choi Dong Yi doing. Ae Jung tells that Choi Dong Yi is in her chambers unpacking. Choi Dong Yi pacing in her room as the Gungnyeo busy preparing her room then as the Gungnyeo wants to unpacked her personal belonging, Choi Dong Yi informs the Gungnyeo that she will managed her own belongings, as they prepare to settle into the residence. Choi Dong Yi dismisses the staff after they finished housekeeping the room. The staff leaves as Choi Dong Yi opens the package to reveal her commoner clothes
Choi Dong Yi recalls requesting Queen Inhyeon for a private residence.
Choi Dong Yi: I have an earnest request to asked from you Mama
Queen Inhyeon: You want to reside temporary in a private residence to Bwi Jeop
Bwi Jeop is a separate residence or country villa that is away from the city for recuperating purpose
Choi Dong Yi: I just thought that I have just delivered, then you have mentioned that I need to recuperate outside the palace, don’t you remember
Queen Inhyeon: Yes, I indeed did mentioned of this before, no matter what it is said the palace is too bustle & not a good place for recuperation, it is best to take rest outside the palace for a while…But however why so sudden in bringing up the subject of going, is there anywhere that you are not feeling well
Choi Dong Yi: It is not that….
Queen Inhyeon: Is it? Then why then?….
Choi Dong Yi hesitates in giving Queen Inhyeon her answer.
Queen Inhyeon sends off Choi Dong Yi gives some thought & has her concern then asked for Ahn Sang Gung then Queen Inhyeon will like to go to Daejeon & asked to get ready. Queen Inhyeon goes to Daejeon to informs Sukjong about Choi Dong Yi
Sukjong: Is it…that you allow Sukwon to go for Bui Jeop?
Queen Inhyeon: Yes, Cheon Na, My apology for not informing you about this matter prior….
Sukjong; But however….why the sudden….the reason is…Jung Jong?
Queen Inhyeon: After Sukwon gave birth to the Royal Prince, to asked her to go for recuperate rest, she was slightly reluctant, but I was felt concern that the palace is not a good place to have a well rested rest, therefore I allow her to go
Sukjong: Is it? Then it is Jung Jong who permits her to go
Queen Inhyeon: Yes
Sukjong: I understand…but however due to the recently tumult on Doseong, don’t know whether there is some concern to be considered
Queen Inhyeon: In regards to this matter, please be rest assures, for the sake for her to have a well rest I have assign a security force to provided escort, it will be fine
Sukjong nods in acknowledgement. Queen Inhyeon leaves Daejeon to sigh in relief
Ahn Sang Gung is concern that will this be alright about Choi Dong Yi request to leave the palace, even Queen Inhyeon doesn’t know the real reason.
Queen Inhyeon: Sukwon would not do this without reasoning, there must definitely be a reason, we just have to wait for the reason in trust
Sukjong return to Daejeon after sending off Queen Inhyeon & ponders
Bong Sang Gung supervise the kitchen as Ae Jung queries about why the sudden decision that Choi Dong Yi wishes to stay outside the residence as Ae jung remember that Choi Dong Yi has declines when the suggestion of going for recuperation. Bing Sang Gung agrees that she doesn’t know that making her worried. Ae Jung tells that Choi Dong Yi didn’t mentioned anything to her. Bong Sang Gung tells that she has asked but Chi Dong Yi didn’t give her an answer. Then Bong Sang Gung asked Ae Jung whether she can sense that the premises is giving out some eerie ambience. Ae Jung concurs as the recent killing of the Yanban, now they are out of the palace makes her really frightened.
Then a Gungnyeo gave out a scream as Ae Jung asked what has happened. Gungnyeo tells that it is a corpse as Bong Sang Gung & Ae Jung express alarm. The Gungnyeo tells that is a dead cat carcass here in the kitchen. Ae Jung thought what was so alarming then asked the Gungnyeo to remove the carcass. The Gungnyeo picks up to remove the carcass. Then another Gungnyeo frantic comes running & calling out Bong Sang Gung & inform that there is trouble. Bong Sang Gung asked what is it this time, she found a dog carcass in the premises. The Gungnyeo inform Choi Dong Yi has gone missing. Bong sang Gung is shocked. Bong Sang Gung & Ae Jung comes in to the room to find Choi Dong Yi folded Tang Yi & left them a note. Bong Sang Gung asked Ae Jung to go look for Choi Dong Yi at once. Bong Sang Gung reads Choi Dong Yi letter written in hangeul
Letter: My apology Bong Sang Gung, I will return soon
Bong Sang Gung can’t believe that Choi Dong Yi has gone missing that Doseong is having serial killing, where did Choi Dong Yi has gone off to. Bong Sang Gung tells because of Choi Dong Yi’s disappearing act, she will have a shorter life span. Bong Sang Gung asked what she suppose to do, where is she going to find Choi Dong Yi’s whereabouts. Choi Dong Yi dress in commoner clothes. Bong Sang Gung informs Choi Dong Yi security that Choi Dong Yi has gone missing & to look for Choi Dong Yi. The security asked to have 4 men to follow him to search. Geumgae is keeping surveillance on Choi Dong Yi’s private residence then informs the mysterious man in the satgat hat in a drinking tavern as he acknowledged that they are certain that the tenant of the residence is from the palace. The assailant tell that they are being protect by the palace guard, therefore they are certain. The mysterious man in the satgat hat asked to find out what is happening over there & inform him on the finding as his men acknowledged & leaves as the mysterious man in the satgat hat continues drinking
Hwang Joo Shik comes out from the Gibang drunk as Yeong Dal has to carry him out then tells Gisaeng that he will be back tomorrow. Yeong Dal scold Hwang joo Shik for being a nuisance & not to come anymore as Yeong Dal is picking up all Hwang Joo Shik’s Gibang tabs then asked Hwang Joo Shil to pay out his Gibang’s bills. Yeong Dal 1st to been seen wearing a normal hanbok & gat hat. Hwang Joo Shik then notice Choi Dong Yi then points & tells Yeong Dal isn’t that girl look exactly like Choi Dong Yi dressed when she was in Music bureau. Yeong Dal takes a closer look as Choi Dong is speaking to Seol Hee’s staff to ask whether Seol Hee is in. Hwang Joo rubs his eyes to asked that he has drank a lot of alcohol that he could be imagining this. Hwang Joo Shik that he is definite know that the girl over there looks like Choi Dong Yi when she was in Music bureau. Yeong Dal who is clear headed confirms that that it is indeed Choi Dong Yi as they need to rub their eyes for a clearer vision then confirm that it is Choi Dong Yi & wonder why is Choi Dong Yi here in this premises. Yeong Dal also concurs
Seol Hee surprised that Choi Dong Yi’s visit to her Gibang dressed in commoner clothes. Choi Dong Yi apologises for the surprise visit but there is a important matter that she needs Seol Hee to attend. Seol Hee asked whether perhaps it is in regards to the recent serial killing of the Yanban. Choi Dong Yi nods as Seol Hee also have her concern over the matter. The rumours has spread that it is the doing of Geumgae. Choi Dong Yi tells this is why she wants Seol Hee to find out whether the content of the so called Geumgae serial killing now is being associated with those Geumgae cases in the past that Geumgae was put in blame are in the same league
Cha Cheon Soo observes a Cheonmin village that is thriving occupied. Then he recalls telling Choi Dong Yi about that Ban Cheon village as Cha Cheon Soo tells that Geumgae’s orders has always has its roots in the Ban Cheon village where Choi Hyo Won resides, nearby there is a old wooden bridge, if by chance that Geumgae was to re-established itself then they must execute their instruction from the old wooden bridge. Choi Dong Yi nods in affirmative. Cha Cheon Soo looks at the pile of rocks but finds nothing
Yeong Sun comes running as Jo Sang Gung asked about her findings. Jang Hee Bin learns that Queen Inhyeon was the person who permits Choi Dong to leave for her private residence for recuperation. Yeong Sun tells that even Sukjong wasn’t notify prior. Jo Sang Gung finds the matter odd that it is said that Choi Dong Yi is have suffer ailments & her reason to go & recuperate but then lately Bo Gyeong Dang has not sent any medical tonic to the residence. Jang Hee Bin ponders on the queries that even Sukjong was not being notify, then suddenly Choi Dong Yi leaves the palace on reason of medical ground of having ailment. Jang Hee Bin instructed Yeong Sun to find out what is the actual reason behind this then she asked Jo Sang Gung to convey a message to Jang Mu Yeon informing that she will go there tonight. Yeong Sun & Jo Sang Gung acknowledged. Jang Hee Bin asked what is it, that Choi Dong Yi ahs to leave the palace
Ching Pyeong is declare ailment as an excuse
Shim Yun Taek waiting for someone as Choi Dong Yi calls out to Shim Yun Taek.
Choi Dong Yi: Over here!!!
Shim Yun Taek wonders who is approaching him, then to his shock to find it is Choi Dong Yi.
Shim Yun Taek: Who are you?…(Surprise)…Sukwon Mama?
Choi Dong Yi: Sssh!
Shim Yun Taek is appalled by Choi Dong Yi’s commoner dressing.
Shim Yun Taek: How can you be dressing in those clothes?…Mama, how can you be dress like that & be in this kind of premises
Choi Dong Yi: Are you taken by surprise?….
Shim Yun Taek: Eh?
Choi Dong Yi walks ahead as Shim Yun Taek has to do the chasing
Shim Yun Taek: Mama?
Shim Yun Taek: Therefore, in order to enter the Qing Chinese merchant frequent gambling haunts that you have asked me to come dress like this to come here
Park Sang is gambling den
Choi Dong Yi: Yes…if the hand gestures represent the Qing Chinese numbering system then the Qing Chinese merchant will be well verse in the hand gestures…I have already enquire the Gibang, it is said that the place that many Qing Chinese merchants most frequent place.
Shim Yun Taek concern about Choi Dong Yi status
Shim Yun Taek: Then Mama…let me that person who go & handle this & find out…what if perhaps something might have happened

Choi Dong Yi: Don’t you worry!….I am now coming here as Shim Yun Taek the Yeokgwan’s maid & since I am dress as such, who will able to recognise me

Shim Yun Taek: But however….
Choi Dong Yi: Da Ri!
Shim Yun Taek: Honestly speaking this is indeed true…but then….
Choi Dong Yi: Also, if you enter alone & something should happened, what are you suppose to do…at time that your action is rather reckless then of course I will need to render assistance
Shim Yun Taek: Mama, where did ever acted reckless, I didn’t….I
Choi Dong Yi: Let us leave…quickly
Choi Dong Yi taking over the control of the mission assignment
Shim Yun Taek: Mama, the last time I disguise as a Yeokgwan & found out about the information
Choi Dong Yi: Yes…yes…
A bustling gambling haunt as Choi Dong Yi & Shim Yun Taek enter the gambling den. Shim Yun Taek is surprise & marvel that Doseong has such a premises where they is so many Qing Chinese commune. Choi Dong Yi tells that the Qing Chinese merchant always gather themselves in gambling dens. Shim Yun Taek tells there is no difference in men whether Joseon or Chinese they are love a fine time. Choi Dong Yi tells that she is certain that they may finds some clues to the numbering hand gestures. Shim Yun Taek tells he will start to find out then approaches a Chinese merchant playing mahjong, Shim Yun Taek atrocious Mandarin is beyond comprehension,
Shim Yun Taek: It seems that you are making a lost
Chinese Merchant: Huh!
Shim Yun Taek: It is best that you take a recess
It is a Chinese taboo in gambling not to speak over someone shoulder when they are playing
Chinese Merchant: Go away…Come, come let carry on playing
Choi Dong Yi reading the mahjong card
Choi Dong Yi: Asked him to change his card
Shim Yun Taek: What?
Choi Dong Yi reads the Chinese merchant mahjong cards then whisper to Shim Yun Taek to asked to discard the 6 (筒) stone tile,

Shim Yun Taek: Come, it is best if you change that card…look…look

Chinese merchant: Huh…(looks at this cards) then Oh!…Correct….We will do it this way
Chinese merchant throw his card. Shim Yun Taek surprised how Choi Dong Yi knows how to play mahjong.
Shim Yun Taek: Mama, how could you know…
Choi Dong Yi: During my servant at Music bureau. I had the opportunity to learn how to play…
Shim Yun Taek: What?….Gambling….
Choi Dong Yi didn’t go further then asked Shim Yun Taek to asked his question to the Chinese Merchant about the hand gestures
Shim Yun Taek: Hey, I will like to asked something?
Chinese Merchant: What is it then?
Shim Yun Taek whisper & show the hand gesture of the 8-510-5 combination
Jang Mu Yeol & his assistant walking on the street in the night then enter the residence to asked the servant whether all has been assembled. The servant acknowledged. Jang Mu Yeon tells that the old geezer inside must be starting agitating dissatisfied. The Namin faction elders question Oh Tae Seok is regards to Jang Mu Yeol being a youngster & calling them to assemble & what is the purpose of the meeting. Jang Mu Yeon apologise to them for letting them wait, as he enters & greets the Namin faction elders. Jang Mu Yeol apologise for asking them to come so late in the night & whatever rudeness be excuse
Oh Tae Seok asked Jang Mu Yeol what is the purpose of this meeting & what makes him call this meeting. Jang Mu Yeon tells Oh Tae Seok that he is not the person who call for this meeting. Jang Mu Yeon invites Jang Hee Bin to enter as the Namin faction has to stand up in her presence. Jang Hee Bin sits at the head of the room as Jang Hee Bin facing & greets the Namin faction that it has been a long while. Jang Mu Yeol observe & reads Oh Tae Seok’s reaction
Jang Hee Bin tells it is her to asked for this meeting, it seems that looking at them, they seems to forget where is Chwi Seon Dang is located in the palace. She never imagine that they dare for her to make the initiative 1st step out of the palace to come to see them instead. The Namin faction is apologetic. Oh Tae Seok has nothing to say. Jang Hee Bin assures Oh Tae Seok not to be worried if there is a need that he can even cooperate with the someone whose father he has killed that confronting someone who is wielding a sword at him, he will able to come out with a smile, isn’t that the game of politics as the Namin faction elders are uneasy. Jang Mu Yeol observes & reads Oh Tae Seok’s reaction
Shim Yun Taek going around tables showing the hand gestures & being chase away as a nuisance. Choi Dong Yi asked Shim Yun Taek what is the progress as Shim Yun Taek tells the Chinese Merchant doesn’t know the underline meaning either. Shim Yun Taek tells that the hand gesture is just Qing Chinese set of hand gestures for numbering, there may not be other meaning to that. Choi Dong Yi looks at the surrounding of the gambling den. Choi Dong Yi leaves the gambling den disappointed that with so many Chinese here that she couldn’t find any leads to the hand gestures. Shim Yun Taek apologise that it could be just a Chinese hand gesture for numbering & it is as they have guess all along was incorrect. Choi Dong Yi tell that they are correct but then they must know what those number represent & how it is use. Jang Ik Heon’s hand gesture was showed to her before his death must be important as he show it before his death, what does it mean. Choi Dong Yi tells that her father has mentioned that it is could be an internal conflict among the Namin faction that has done so. Shim Yun Taek has also heard that theory from Seo Yong Gi but then there is so many in the Namin faction, who could that be
Shim Yun Taek advice that Choi Dong Yi bring this quest to a halt but then Choi Dong Yi will not stand down as she has no choice that she can’t give up. Jang Ik Hyeon wanted to relay this so much before his death it is definitely an important clue therefore she will not give up the search & she is determined that she definitely must know the answer
Bong Sang Gung waiting anxiously as Ae Jung comes to inform her that Choi Dong Yi has returned. Bong Sang Gung & Ae Jung greets the returning Choi Dong Yi as Bong Sang Gung asked Choi Dong Yi what is going on here that she need to leave so suddenly. Choi Dong Yi apologises for causing Bong Sang Gung anxiety attacks. Bong Sang Gung asked Choi Dong Yi not to mentioned as Choi Dong Yi has return safely. Bon Sang Gung asked Choi Dong Yi to leave this aside as she need to hurry to the residence as Sukjong is residence now & waiting for her. Choi Dong Yi is surprise at Sukjong’s visit. Sukjong anxious as they mentioned that Choi Dong Yi just step out a moment but then looks like it is taking too long. Chief Eunuch Han tells Sukjong that he goes to find out what is keeping Choi Dong Yi. Sukjong asked Chief Eunuch Han to take a look. Chief Eunuch Han leaves as Bong Sang Gung announces Choi Dong Yi’s presence
Bong Sang Gung: Cheon Na, Sukwon Mama has arrived
Choi Dong Yi changes to her official robes really quickly, must be a phone booth nearby
Sukjong: Dong Yi?
Choi Dong Yi: Cheon Na?
Sukjong is concern over her & relief to see her
Choi Dong Yi: Why would you have come here, Cheon Na?
Sukjong: I was on a private excursion to Hanseong Administration for observation & made a detour to look at you…it is because I have heard that you are residing in this residence…
Choi Dong Yi: My apology for informing you prior & just leave the palace without a word. Are you worry about me?
Sukjong: Worry about you….there goes without saying…
Choi Dong Yi laughs
Sukjong: You just say that you are not well, I will be worry where is it that you are not well, then so late in the night that you have step out at the moment

Choi Dong Yi: I am sorry, Cheon Na, it is because I was just bored & just went out for stroll for a breather.

Sukjong: Whatever it is say that you are out of the palace, I will be a fool to believe that you will honestly stay put at this residence.
Choi Dong Yi: Cheon Na?
Sukjong: But then for my sake, can you just please tolerate & endure for a while, now that Doseong is in the state of tumult but your sudden trip to leave the palace has left me with anxiety
Choi Dong Yi looks rather downcast
Sukjong: But however, your face looks rather unwell, where are you not feeling well?
Choi Dong Yi assures Sukjong
Choi Dong Yi: No I am not, it is just nothing
Sukjong: No, but your smiles is rather downcast, it is certainly that somewhere you are not feeling well…This is really…..although I came here to asked you to return with me at once to the palace but then I have heard from them that the water here is doing you well for your ailment. Today I will just endure to leave to return for the palace alone therefore once when you return to the palace, you must return to the palace with a radiant smile. Each day I see your smiles, it give me great strength & perseverance, do you understand?
Shin Pyeong is ailment
Choi Dong Yi: Yes, Cheon Na, I will definitely do that, when I return to the palace again, I will each day let you see my radiant smile
Sukjong: Hmmm, it is fine….
Sukjong leaves Choi Dong Yi’s private residence then inform Chief Eunuch Han his concern about the tumult in the capital to asked the security to be diligent alter on the provided security of the premises. Chief Eunuch Han acknowledged. Sukjong tells that the capital is abnormal since Hanseong Administration has concludes that Yanban serial killing may be the works of Geumgae. Sukjong wonder if Geumgae really has re-established itself & is doing this crimes yet again
Cha Cheon Soo keeping vigil to observes the village, old wooden bridge for Geumgae sponsored under camouflage then said that it is already Ja Si there is no sign therefore it is not, Geumgae doesn’t exist, then notice someone sneaks & place something on a rumble of rocks & leaves
Ja Si the hour of rat between 11pm – 1am
Cha Cheon Soo goes to the rumble of rocks to find Geumgae insignia headband & it is red, it is the signal to have an assembly & leave in haste. The gathering of Geumgae member wearing black headband with torches & marching as Cha Cheon Soo sprints to the cave then goes to get a closer look then can’t believe it is a Geumgae is convene in an assembly then Cha Cheon Soo confirm that it is indeed Geumgae that that Geumgae has been re-established
Choi Dong Yi contemplating on her bed as she strums her finger & recalls to what Sukjong has said to her therefore once when she return to the palace, she must return to the palace with a radiant smile.

Choi Dong Yi dress in her night dress really pretty. Choi Dong Yi gets up from bed then holding the black Geumgae insignia then tells herself that she must find the truth that for the sake of Sukjong & the country, they mustn’t be anyone to died of a wrongful death again

Geumgae assembly rally in cheers as cha Cheon Soo is shock in astonishment in what he is seeing then only can mutter for Choi Dong Yi
Jang Mu Yeol goes to see Jang Hee Bin as she has instructed Jang Mu Yeol to look into Bo Gyeong Dang’s activity & movement. Jang Hee Bin confirms, as Choi Dong Yi has gone where for her recuperation & what is her actual reason of going there. Jang Mu Yeol tells that Choi Dong Yi is residing in Jaedong & the residence of Queen Inhyeon’s Uncle Private residence. Jang Mu Yeol tells that if this is what Jang Hee Bin wants, he already out a surveillance on the premises, this was the 1st matter he did when he return to Doseong to look into the affairs of Choi Dong Yi & the people who associates with her. Jang Mu Yeol tells that isn’t Choi Dong Yi is currently Jang Hee Bin bitter adversary. Jang Mu Yeol tells that if he wishes to follow a person’s league, then his greatest priority in responsibility to that person is to help that person eliminate that adversary therefore Jang Mu Yeol rest assures Jang Hee Bin not to be too concern. Jang Mu Yeol tells that the people who was at her side will soon return, moreover the adversary in the palace will soon vanished. Jang Hee Bin tells that she was right in seeing Jang Mu Yeol’s potential. Jang Hee Bin’s evil has gone up a notch higher
Bo Gyeong Dang is Choi Dong Yi’s official residence in the palace
Jaedong is in the neighbourhood of Jongno-gu
Jang Mu Yeon approaches & speaks to Yoo sang Gung about cooperating. Jang Mu Yeon asked Yoo Sang Gung to adhere to their instruction to asked her to do a surveillance on Choi Dong Yi’s movements. Yoo sang Gung hesitates as she was the person who whistle blow on Jang Hee Jae. Jang Mu Yeol assures Yoo Sang Gung that Jang Hee Bin has forgotten about the bygones & he has already mentioned to her before in regards to the matter. Yoo Sang Gung hesitates & doubts as Jang Mu Yeol asked Yoo Sang Gung hasn’t got her priority straightened out that this is an order that her only answer is an affirmative one & asked if she is clear. Jang Mu Yeol tells Yoo Sang Gung that the next time they meet, he will like to hear a satisfying answer. Jang Mu Yeon leaves as Shi Bi & Eun Geum are worried that they need to spy on Jeong Sang Gung & Jung Im for Jang Hee Bin. It seems that Yoo Sang Gung is still ponders in hesitation & consideration over the matter.
Yoo Sang Gung is draw into temptation, will she enter to the dark side of the force. Will Yoo sang Gung doesn’t know how to feel remorse, maybe in the end, Yoo sang Gung will tell that truth to Choi Dong Yi regarding the matter.
Mdm Yoon goes to visit Jang Hee Jae in exile as he reads Jang Hee Bin’s letter & asked what are they supposed to do as she express concern. Jang Hee Jae tells they just need to adhere to Jang Hee Bin’s wishes. Mdm Yoon tells that this means they must surrender all their wealth & asset. Jang Hee Jae tells that it is just merely wealth, they can always accumulate this back, as long as they is a way to return to Doseong that Jang Hee Jae is willing to give his whole assets. Mdm Yoon can’t believe they have to render their wealth to the state in exchange for freedom. Jang Hee Jae tells his mother that they need to gamble all their stake for the win to a war therefore they must stake their all in order to regain what is rightfully theirs that has been snatch from them
Oh Tae Pung learns from Mdm Park that they need to contribute all their asset in exchange for their freedom by donating to the famine relief fund for the refugees as Mdm Park affirms that it is what it is said that it is the only way & if they do that, then Oh Tae Pung & her son will able to be release from banishment. Oh Tae Pung tells his wife that he agree to relinquish his assets. Mdm Park is taken aback as she asked her husband whether the exile has make him a little off his marbles, it is the surrender of all their assets then what are they going to live on in the future
Oh Ho Yang tells her mother that once they regain political power then the money will come rolling in. Once they return to Doseong & regain their authority, it will do. Mdm Park hit her son on what authority are they depend on such a risk. If this doesn’t go well, then they lose authority & wealth as well & tells her son is such an idiot that he doesn’t understand the stake at hand. Oh Tae Pung tells his wife has a good reason to disagree therefore they will only surrender half their asset. Oh Tae Pung tells that they will contribute half their wealth when he return to Doseong. Then Oh Ho Yang asked his father what about him then. Oh Tae Pung tells that his son is still young, as Oh Ho Yang tells that his father is way out of line, that they are father who sacrifice their life for the sake of their son, how can Oh Tae Pung treat his son this way. Oh Tae Pung scold his son for saying such insolence as they are some son who will go to length & breadth sacrifice part of the anatomy for the sake to save their parents then asked Oh Ho Yang is dissatisfied that he has to eat rice & vegetable with his father in banishment. Mdm Park wail that they have to surrender all their wealth that they will have eat fresh air & sunshine & cries what are they going to do in the future. Oh Tae Oung asked his family to just died together
Nan Ji is cutting off one’s flesh as medicine to cure one’s parent’s illness. This is one of the examples of Confucianism’s filial piety
Jang Hee Jae contemplating in his exile as he looks up to the sky & tells that it will be soon then he will return to Doseong that that time will be not far distance away. Jang Hee Bin is pacing in her residence & telling her brother just to tolerate a little longer, when Jang Hee Jae return to Doseong then she will revenge her brother’s suffering & grievances
Choi Dong Yi anxiously waits at her residence then Ae Jung comes calling as she acknowledge Ae Jung return then asked why did Ae Jung return empty handed. Choi Dong Yi asked whether Ae Jung didn’t convey her letter to Cha Cheon Soo in Nae Geum Bu that she wishes to see him. Ae Jung acknowledge that she didn’t as Ae Jung tells that since last night after he left office, he has not been back to Nae Geum Bu. Choi Dong Yi acknowledge with surprise then wonder where is Cha Cheon Soo
Cha Cheon returns & contemplate in hesitation at the entrance of the Nae Geum Bu on what he has seem last night. Hwang Jung Gu & Han Jang Bu looks for him everywhere & finds him as Cha Cheon Soo greets them. Han Jang Bu asked what is happening that they had look for his whereabouts for half a day. Cha Cheon Soo asked what is the matter. Hwang Jung Gu tells that Seo Yong Gi is urgently looking for Cha Cheon Soo. Do Seong Ji learns from Seo Yong Gi that there is more cases of the Yanban murders as Seo Yong Gi confirms that last night the Hanseong Administration handed them a report. Jung In Guk asked who are the victims. Seo Yong Gi tells that it is Official Chik Cheok & Official Hyeongjo. Do Seong Jo asked whether he should report this murders to Sukjong
Official Chik Cheok is the officialdom of the lower 3rd rank

Official Hyeongjo is the officialdom of upper 3rd rank

Cha Cheon Soo comes to see Seo Yong Gi as Seo Yong Gi acknowledged Cha Cheon Soo as Do Seong Ji & Jung In Guk leaves to inform Sukjong. Seo Yong Gi tells that there is more cases of Yanban been murders then asked Cha Cheon Soo what is his finding in regards to Geumgae’s re-established. Cha Cheon Soo is quiet as Seo Yong Gi asked why Cha Cheon Soo is silence about the matter & asked whether Cha Cheon Soo found anything in his investigation. Cha Cheon Soo chose to conceal the truth & tells that he couldn’t find anything then apologise that his investigation has come to a null. Seo Yong Gi tells that if this is not Geumgae’s doing then who is the perpetrator that has mastermind & instigated the serial killings. Cha Cheon Soo leaves Nae Geum Bu then he asked Seo Yong Gi’s forgiveness that he has to lied to him about Geumgae’s re-establishment that he could not bring himself to disclose the truth on Geumgae activity
Choi Dong Yi learns from Cha Cheon Soo that this time the murders are the doing of “new” Geumgae. Cha Cheon Soo tells that he has confirms the Geumgae’s hideout & the signals & he has witness a Geumgae assembly & they were using the same insignia & signals of the past Geumgae. Choi Dong Yi tells that her father purpose & principal of establishing Geumgae didn’t commit murders but he just went against the abusing Yanban over their mistreatment. Cha Cheon Soo affirms that this Geumgae is not the same of the past anymore. Choi Dong Yi is getting concern. Cha Cheon Soo leaves Choi Dong Yi’s private residence then recalls telling Choi Dong Yi that he will seek to meet with the “new” Geumgae, from there he will find out who they are & what is actually their purpose. First go & meet with them to find out the truth. Cha Cheon Soo tell Choi Dong Yi before then Choi Dong Yi must wait for his news can’t sleep in peace
The mystery man with the satgat hand with his Geumgae men walking to the hideout as he enter the meeting room with his subordinates then his subordinate address him as leader. The mystery man with the satgat hand is the leader of the new re-establish Geumgae as removes his satgat to reveal that he is wearing the red Geumgae insignia & the caption introduce him as Gae Do Ra, Choi Dong Yi’s childhood friend
Gae Do Ra asked how is the situation in Doseong as his men report that the Yanban class is now in the state of panic that they all have added security & private guard to their residence. Gae Do Ra tells that it seems the Yanban values how precious their lives are then asked what is the movement with Hanseong Administration. The men report that the person in charge Jang Mu Yeol seem to be a person of great capability, there is oddity among his movement of soldiers that they may be on leads. Gae Do Ra tells that he has already anticipated that they will have this kind of reaction to the matter. Gae Do Rae tells his men not to waver or disturb by this & stay in focus. The men acknowledge
Geumgae man: Leader…who is our next target?
Gae Do Ra: This is the reason why that I have called this meeting in regards to the matter….the next target, we will alter a little to our next target
Geumgae man: If you say to alter the target, you mean we need to cease operation
Gae Do Ra: No, that is impossible…this is the same that what they will do to us, we will do to them, before we vanquish all the Yanban from Doseong, this war is not over, but however the next target will not be from the Yanban class
Geumgae man: What…if it is not a Yanban then….
Gae Do Ra: It will be someone who assume a higher status….& the death will be enough to spiral & stir this nation into chaos, it is none other than this person
Choi Dong Yi ponder in her room then decided she needs to sneak out again, but her commoner clothes missing from her cupboard as she search frantically for her clothes. Jeong Sang Gung comes in & asked
Jeong Sang Gung: Is this what you are looking for, Mama?
Jeong Sang Gung has confiscate Choi Dong Yi commoner clothes
Choi Dong Yi: Return the clothes to me. I need to go out
Jeong Sang Gung: Mama!
Choi Dong Yi: Jeong Sang Gung?
Jeong Sang Gung: Mama, I have heard from Bong Sang Gung in regards to your matter…what is actually going on here?….What is really the matter that has allow you to go dressed in commoner clothes to venture into Doseong which is now in tumult in endanger risk?
Choi Dong Yi hesitates
Jung Im: Mama! Please confine in us. If there is something that needs investigating, please inform us to expedite the matter for you
Choi Dong Yi: I can’t do that. This matter need to be resolve personally by me
Jeong sang Gung: Mama!
Choi Dong Yi: I will not permits to allow both to endanger yourselves in
Jeong sang Gung: Mama!
Jung Im: Mama!
Choi Dong Yi: Please, I asked of you….when the time comes, I will disclose the whole truth to you, but as of this moment, I can’t divulge therefore you must allow me to leave
Jeong Sang Gung: Then let us be your escort
Choi Dong Yi: Jeong Sang Gung!!!
Jung Im: If you are not willing to divulge, then we will not asked but please allow us to provide you the escort
Choi Dong Yi shakes her head
Choi Dong Yi: I can’t do that…this matter need just I alone to come & resolves
Jeong sang Gung: Mama!
Jung Im: Mama!
Choi Dong Yi: Please I ask of you….it is best that both of you just let this pass & pretend to have no knowledge of this….Jeong Sang Gung?…..
Jeong sang Gung: My apology…. Mama!
Choi Dong Yi: Jeong Sang Gung!!!
Jeong sang Gung: If this matter is so perilous that you are concern about our safety then it more than justify in reason that we can’t allow you to venture alone to face danger…Please forgive us, Mama, the penalty of insubordination to your order, when we return to the palace, I am willing & ready to take the punishment but however, we will not allow you to take a single step out to leave from this premises
Hang Myeong is insubordination, disobeying a direct order from superior
Bong Sang Gung meets with Jeong Sang Gung after leaving Choi Dong Yi’s room then tells Bong Sang Gung that there must be something amiss. Jung Im tells that they will return to the palace to discuss the matter with Seo Yong Gi. Jeong sang Gung tells that no matter what it is or happened, Bong Sang Gung must safe guard Choi Dong Yi & asked Bong Sang Gung to look out for Choi Dong Yi & asked if she understands. Bong Sang Gung acknowledged & asked them to be rest assured. Choi Dong Yi pacing anxiously after being barred from leaving
Jang Mu Yeo return to Hanseong Administration as he meets with Officer Min his assistant. Officer Min tell he has report to make in regards to Bo Gyeong Dang. Jang Mu Yeol learns from Officer Min that Choi Dong Yi dressed in commoner clothes & together with Shim Yun Taek went to the gambling dens that is frequent by Chinese merchant. Officer Min affirms that it seems they are investigation a matter in those premises & not only that, Seo Yong Gi’s movement is also rather odd in their movement. Jang Mu Yeol acknowledged the reporting that this serial killing has arouse their earnest curiousity when Seo Yong Gi came to see him in regards to the cases, he already sense that this is out of the ordinary in his inquisitive. Seo Yong Gi asked the report on Cha Cheon Soo, Choi Dong Yi’s brother. Officer Min tells that Cha Cheon Soo gave them a slip that Cha Cheon Soo is really sensitive & quick with his movement & it is hard to keep a surveillance on him. Jang Mu Yeol tells that they must know of cha Cheon Soo’s movements, they are definitely concealing & withholding something, after this serial killing has occurs, it seems that has alert them to be conscientious cautious
Officer Min asked Jang Mu Yeol when are they going to handle the matter in regards to Geumgae. Jang Mu Yeol tell Officer Min when it is the best time to do so. Officer Min is surprise at the remark. Jang Mu Yeol tells that the time is still not appropriate, they will have to wait to have a few more killed, it will be nice, they will allow Doseong to be ridden with more tumult chaos then when the Seoin faction becomes like a headless chicken & is deem incompetent then Sukjong will have no other choice to summon the assistance of their Namin faction then at that moment, it will not be too late vanquished the Geumgae
Sukjong is session with the Royal Court as Sukjong tells his Royal Court that this is the only answer they can give him that this is the doing of Geumgae but then they can’t come up with measure to resolve this issue, therefore all of you are just lying low in your residence is the solution. Jung In Guk defends that it is not what it seems, this is not what they are implying but suggesting that they need to consider provide prior security to the Yanban class who are seen to be at risk. Sukjong is upset that important matter at hand is not the safety & welfare of the Yanban class but this incident has spiral tumult chaos in Doseong & whoever dare to shake the foundation of this nation, goes on Yanban killing spree & using their bloodshed to frightened the population into chaotic fear, how can the Royal Court calls themselves Minister of the state, just know how to be succumb under fears & not comes up with a solution to resolve this matter. Jung In Guk apologise for their incompetent
Gae Do Ra tells that they will strike tonight with 2 teams Group 1 & 2 assign for the mission. This mission absolutely must not fail. The Geumgae men acknowledge Gae Do Ra’s orders. Gae Do Ra & his Geumgae men walks from their hideout as Cha Cheon Soo keep surveillance on them. Gae Do Ra sense that there is someone trailing them & whisper to his men then deploy his men to flush Cha Cheon Soo out as Cha Cheon Soo takes the Geumgae men one by one. Then they asked who is Cha Cheon Soo who then asked that he has come to see Geumgae’s leader. Cha Cheon Soo tells that he has no intention of hurting them, just asked them to take him to see Geumgae’s leader. The Geumgae men decided to attacks Cha Cheon Soo as Cha Cheon Soo takes them down
Gae Do Ra comes & throw a dart & injures & graze Cha Cheon Soo’s arm. Gae Do Ra draws his sword then his fighting skill is really excellent as his men also comes to attack Cha Cheon Soo in numbers. Cha Cheon Soo tries to reach for a sword but then hesitates & decided to just use arm combat against them & Cha Cheon Soo managed to succumb Gae Do Ra & hold him by his own sword then asked the Geumgae men to stop where they are as he has put the sword at the Gae Do Ra by his throat but Cha Cheon Soo seeing the Geumgae insignia
Gae Do Ra: No…You definitely will not kill me…because you don’t have that intent
Cha Cheon Soo choose to relinquish his weapon as the men force Cha Cheon Soo to kneel & the sword place by his neck
Men: He could be a Military Officer. We will take him back, to make him to confess
Gae Do Ra: Wait a moment!!!….What is the reason that you relinquish your sword?
Cha Cheon Soo: Who are you? What is the reason that you have made Choi Hyo Won’s Geumgae’s organisation to be a killing machine
Gae Do Ra is taken aback
Gae Do Ra: Choi Hyo Won?
Man: Leader, we need to quickly deal with him
Gae Do Ra: Cheon Soo Hyung Nim?
Gae Do Ra kneels before a surprise Cha Cheon Soo & cries
Gae Do Ra: Are you really Hyung Nim?
Gae Do Ra holds Cha Cheon Soo’s hands
Gae Do Ra: It is I, Gae Do Ra…is that you, Hyung Nim…do you remember…I am Choi Dong Yi’s childhood friend…Gae Do Ra
Cha Cheon Soo is in astonishment
Choi Dong Yi is restless as she contemplate & strumming her fingers, then gets up & paces
Choi Dong Yi: I must leave, no matter what….I must need to finds out the secret to the meaning of the hand gestures
Gae Do Ra brings Cha Cheon Soo back to the Geumgae hideout
Gae Do Ra: I can’t dream to realise that Hyung Nim is still alive in this world. I have thought that all members of Geumgae has vanquish at that time
Cha Cheon Soo: Gae Do Ra?
Gae Do Ra: We were able to see each other in this way; this is just simply feels like it is a dream
Cha Cheon Soo: What is really happening here?….How can you make re-established Geumgae to have come to this state?
Gae Do Ra: I can’t forget that day in the year of Shinyu when my father died in a bloody death before my eyes…then witness that everyone was being killed before my eyes. I was ashamed & ridden in guilt that I was the only person to have survive in this ordeal, after that day, I wasn’t able to breathe from that day onwards. From that day onwards, that I only live for vengeance. It was for Choi Hyo Won, my father & you & other Hyung Nim, all the others mothers & sisters then Dong Yi as well, for the sake to avenge their unjust death that I wanted vengeance to appease their souls
Cha Cheon Soo: Dong Yi is not dead, Gae Do Ra
Gae Do Ra: What?
Cha Cheon Soo: The child is still alive
Gae Do Ran: However, I have gone to look for Choi Dong Yi’s whereabouts in Doseong but couldn’t find her whereabouts therefore I thought she has died
Cha Cheon Soo: No, she didn’t….Choi Dong Yi went to the palace to survive….Gae Do Ra
Gae Do Ra: What?….Where is she now? Hyungnim…..Where is Dong Yi now?…
Cha Cheon Soo hesitates as Gae Do Ra insist
Gae Do Ra: Hyungnim?
Geumgae assailant approaches to Choi Dong Yi’s private residence
Gae Do Ra can’t believe as Cha Cheon Soo tells that Choi Dong Yi is Cheon Sukwon
Gae Do Ra: What are you saying there….Dong Yi has become a member of the Hu Gong?
Hu Gong is the Inner Court
Cha Cheon Soo: Yes, the situation has now becomes as such….now the palace, the present Sukwon Mama is none other than Dong Yi
Gae Do Ra is shocked
Gae Do Ra: What?
Cha Cheon Soo sees Gae Do Ra really taken aback
Gae Do Ra: No, this can’t be possible
Cha Cheon Soo: What is the matter, Gae Do Ra?
Gae Do Ra: I didn’t know….I didn’t know that the Inner court Sukwon Mama is Dong Yi that I have asked my subordination to attempt on Sukwon Mama’s life
Cha Cheon Soo: What are you saying that? Geumgae has gone to….
Gae Do Ra runs to find out whether the assailant has left
Cha Cheon Soo: Gae Do Ra!!!! Gae Do Ra!!!!
Choi Dong Yi is pacing anxiously in her residence
Choi Dong Yi: If there is such hand gesture, definitely there is something that represent that really want to divulge. Father has said that this could be that Namin faction is having inner conflict among each other & that this matter is general knowledge among the Namin faction…what is it that the Namin faction know…what is that knowledge
Choi Dong Yi tapping her finger on the table as she thinks & assess then she realise something when she looks at a stake of books
Choi Dong Yi comes out to see Bong Sang Gung
Choi Dong Yi: Bong Sang Gung?
Bong Sang Gung: Mama?…No you can’t, please go in
Choi Dong Yi: No, I am not leaving…but there is matter I must need your assistance, Bong Sang Gung…there is something of importance that you need to run an errand for me in a request
Bong Sang Gung is surprised
Bong Sang Gung: What?
Bong Sang Gung instructs her Gungnyeo’s staff
Bong Sang Gung: Attention all to listen! What I have just mentioned to you, go & find the books that Mama’s wants at once…it must be done immediately & with haste
Gungnyeo acknowledge as Bong Sang Gung instructs the sentry
Bong Sang Gung: The roads may be dangerous at night, please provide escort for the Gungnyeo
Captain of the sentry: Yes, Mamanim
Sentry & Gungnyeo leaves the premises
The assailant: The sentry are been deploys, it looks like heaven’s favours is on our side..Action!!!!
In the Geumgae hideout, Cha Cheon Soo is packing then Gae Do Ra returns
Cha Cheon Soo: What is going on?
Gae Do Ra: The assailant will make the attempt at Ja Si….Now they already making the attempt now
Ja Si is the hour of the Rat between 11pm to 1am
Cha Cheon Soo: Dong Yi?
Choi Dong Yi returns to her room & waits. The assailant enters the private residence premises & move in closer to Choi Dong Yi’s room then takes out the remaining sentry then storm into Choi Dong Yi’s room. Choi Dong Yi waiting anxiously as she taps her fingers, then hears a scream & gave her a fright
Choi Dong Yi: What is happening outside?
There is silence as she is taken aback
Choi Dong Yi: I Say….is there no one outside?
Choi Dong Yi about to get up, when her room door opens & 2 masked assailant with Geumgae headband enters her room with swords
Choi Dong Yi: Who are you, people?
Assailant: You are the really said Inner Court Consort
Choi Dong Yi notice the Geumgae’s headband they are wearing
Choi Dong Yi: You are….
Assailant: Safe journey to the netherworld, we will not make you suffer in pain
The assailant raises his sword about to strike the helpless Choi Dong Yi