dong yi summary_33

Ae Jung running to Internal Bureau of Investigation as Shi Bi sees her running passed & asked whether she is Ae Jung. Ae Jung runs back to them & asked where is Jeong Sang Gung as Eun Geum plead ignorance that they don’t where she is & tells that Ae Jung left Internal Bureau of Investigation that she became rather arrogant to come running around Internal Bureau of investigation. Then Ae Jung asked for where is Jung Im then. Eun Geum tells if she is so anxious why don’t Ae Jung go & to find Jung Im for herself as Ae Jung wants to give Eun Geum a kick then tells Eun Geum that she has no time for them that she will tolerate them this time that she is letting this pass as she showed her hand wanting to slap them then runs off. Eun Geum asked what is wrong with Ae Jung. Shi Bi asked if something has happened

Jeong Sang Gung is surprise to learn from Ae Jung that Choi Dong Yi has gone to see Queen Jang in Gyotaejeon. Jung Im is with her. Ae Jung confirms & tells what kind of a place is Gyotaejeon that they are the people who wish to eat Choi Dong Yi alive. Ae Jung is concern about Choi Dong Yi safety & fear something amiss might happened to Choi Dong Yi, Jung Im express concern about Choi Dong Yi, Jeong Sang Gung can only sigh

Queen Jang confronts Choi Dong Yi in Gyotaejeon as she tells that Choi Dong Yi wish to stake her life as collateral in exchange for her residence’s staff release. Queen Jang tells Choi Dong Yi that she must believe & think that since she has the support of Sukjong that she can come here to utter prattles. Queen Jang tells that she has it wrong. This place is Nae Myeong Bu, that anything that even a wrong utter can cost one’s life & moreover Nae Myeong Bu, Sukjong doesn’t even have the jurisdiction to interfere into Nae Myeong Bu’s affairs. Choi Dong Yi knows & aware that as a fact. Queen Jang tells even with that knowledge, Choi Dong Yi insists to choose to take this path of no return. Queen Jang queries what is her reason for doing so, that she has approach Queen Jang in such a resolution in order to gain her staff’s loyalty. Queen Jang laughs that perhaps the person that is perceive being most frightful is Choi Dong Yi.

Queen Jang: In the beginning that you had mentioned that you are not eligible in suffice to the ranks of Gungnyeo but then a quick turnaround; that it sees you are the same like with me that you are imbued with wild ambitions, isn’t that so?

Choi Dong Yi is rather compose in front of Queen Jang

Choi Dong Yi: Then as for Mama, that a long time ago, did you carry that wild ambition to have come to championed for my life, although I don’t know in what reference that you are making to the meaning of “wild ambition” but if that reference is in doing what is proper & correct, …yes…what you have said in reference to “wild ambition” is correct that I do really admits & confirm that I have in fact have that “wild ambition”, Mama. I will not allow anyone to be accused of any crimes that they are unjustly wronged, this is of course precise, be indifferent whether it is in this nation or in this palace, that the people high up in power of authority using tactics to oppress the weak but then if her present position allow her to do so, no matter what she will do her utmost effort within whatever her jurisdiction, no matter what it takes that I will prevent this from happening. It is because that I believe the reason that I am able to attained & presides my current position

Queen Jang: Fine! Then go ahead & give this a try. You are still & as before always has been foolish & irrational in your action, this is of course…be indifferent that you keep repeating the same matter over & over again. What is that reason is…this is power…this is authority, it will be long before you will have to acknowledge that fact. In your position, you are just alone & helpless, what you can do is nothing
Choi Dong Yi leaves Gyotaejeon then Bong Sang Gung asked whether she is alright as Choi Dong Yi smiles & turns back to Gyotaejeon for a glance then leaves. Queen Jang is constipating in contemplation then calls out for Jo Sang Gung. Jo Sang Gung comes in & asked if Queen Jang is looking for her & what are her instruction. Queen Jang gave Jo Sang Gung a dead stare. Queen Jang tells Jo Sang Gung that Choi Dong Yi has said to her in regards to this incident, she will like to personally come out to resolve the matter. This matter will be involve that instigator who plotted the scheme, who is that mastermind. Jo Sang Gung pleas ignorant as Queen Jang insists she wants to know who that mastermind is. Jo Sang Gung tells what about what instigator as she act ignorance. Queen Jang raises her voice to ask do they think she is kept in the dark & has no knowledge about the matter, then asked Jo Sang Gung whether Jo Sang Gung has heard her question as she asked who is the mastermind behind this stratagem. Jo Sang Gung hesitates

Choi Dong Yo marches to Internal Bureau of Investigation. Bong Sang Gung is concern. Shi Bi comes to asked where is Yoo Sang Gung as Eun Geum said she is in the office as she runs off. Shi Bi runs off & calling out to Yoo sang Gung. Yoo Sang Gung stands up in shocked that Choi Dong Yi is heading to Internal Bureau of Investigation. The other Sang Gung is appalled that Yoo Sang Gung address Choi Dong Yi by name. The Yoo sang Gung has to quickly change her speech to address Choi Dong Yi in a proper address that Choi Dong Yi has arrived in Internal Bureau of Investigation. Shi Bi affirms. Yoo Sang Gung is nervous as Choi Dong Yi enters in with her entourage, the Internal Bureau of Investigation has to line up to take bows. Then Yoo Sang Gung comes to greet Choi Dong Yi as Choi Dong Yi tells Yoo Sang Gung that it has been a while. Yoo sang Gung shocked & her jaw agape that Choi Dong Yi is wearing the “tang Yi” of her new appointed status. Bong Sang Gung then reminds Yoo Sang Gung about the proper protocol & her manners

Bong Sang Gung: May I defer, it seems that you have forgotten to address the proper protocol, Jejo Sang Gung, Mamanim (Yoo Sang Gung)

Yoo Sang Gung bows to Choi Dong Yi & asked Choi Dong Yi the purpose of her visit to the Internal Bureau of Investigation. Choi Dong Yi tells that she is here to broach a discussion on the investigation in regards to the palace’s mysterious illness. Yoo sang Gung queries about the “discussion” Yoo sang Gung tells that according to her knowledge, she knows that Uigyeombu has already commence the investigation to the matter. Choi Dong Yi tells that this incident has started from her residence, therefore she has consult Queen Jang in regards to the matter that she wish to personally handle the matter, therefore Choi Dong Yi will like to conduct the investigation with the assistance of the Internal Bureau of Investigation at her disposal. Choi Dong Yi tells that this is her earnest request for assistance that is why she made this visit to Internal Bureau of Investigation

Choi Dong Yi comes to the Internal Bureau of Investigation’s office as Jeong Sang Gung & Jung Im accompanied her. Jeong Sang Gung queries about her visit to Gyotaejeon & how can she tabled such condition to Queen Jang. Choi Dong Yi doesn’t know but tells that it is her intuition that lead her to say it out then before she realise it, she has said it. Choi Dong Yi laughs at her folly. Jeong Sang Gung & Jung Im expressed concern. Jung Im tells that Choi Dong Yi will be held responsible in what she has said & that is the protocol of Nae Myeong Bu. Choi Dong Yi tells them that she is well aware of the situation & that fact. Choi Dong Yi assures them that she didn’t do this out of being irrational. Choi Dong Yi tells them to hurried with the investigation as there is no time to lose to find a path for her survival. Choi Dong Yi laughs as Jeong Sang Gung & Jung Im really admit defeat with Choi Dong Yi

Mdm Yoon passes a letter for her maid to be delivered to the cosmetics chemist then the maid must remind the chemist to lie low for a while & not be in public eye movement. Mdm Yoon maid acknowledge as Mdm Yoon asked her maid to hasten. As she leaves to run errand, Yeong Sun comes in to see Mdm Yoon then Mdm Yoon asked what is has happened as Yeong Sun tells that there is trouble that Queen Jang already learn about the incident. Mdm Yoon is surprise & asked how did Queen Jang learn about the matter. She has instructed them to conduct this matter covertly. Yeong Sun tells that it is not them who have divulge the matter to Queen Jang, but Queen jang already learn this prior. Mdm Yoon is shocked

Mdm Yoon goes to Queen Jang who tell her mother for being reckless naïve in handling the matter. Queen Jang tells that she wasn’t taken aware sooner, does her mother wish to cause threat to Crown Prince’s health as a stake that her mother has plotted this scheme. Mdm Yoon assures that Crown Prince will never been harm to Crown Prince that will never attempt to do such fraudulence that is unforgiving to Crown Prince. Mdm Yoon tells that the mysterious illness only infects among the Gungnyeo moreover she tells that this incident will be all push Choi Dong Yi’s responsibility that she will be seen as the perpetrator. Queen Jang tells Mdm Yoon doesn’t she think that this matter will able to achieve its target. Mdm Yoon is surprise. Queen Jang tells her mother not to under estimate or belittle Choi Dong Yi’s ability. Queen Jang reminds Mdm Yoon that it was Choi Dong Yi, a long time ago, who the person who saved her from the Queen Myeongseong contrivance schemes. Queen Jang queries how can Mdm Yoon able to think that this incident will possible to able to do Choi Dong Yi in. Queen Jang tells that Mdm Yoon need to choose & should spent some intelligence in contrivance plan. Mdm Yoon asked what is her daughter implying. Queen Jang tells that a long time ago, Jang Hee Jae has mentioned to her, he has said that she was able to achieve her highest position because there is someone loyal enough to do her dirty bidding & this is how she earn her placing, moreover in order to retain & hold on to this position, there is only one alternative that she will have to do this herself. Mdm Yoon is concern. Queen Jang tells they have be so wrong during this time, it is not her life that Choi Dong Yi has to lose, but Choi Dong first & foremost that will make her suffer in lost will be Sukjong’s immense trust in her

Sukjong contemplating in Daejeon & recalls 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 is rather restless & uneasy over Queen Jang assurances. Chief Eunuch Han comes to see Sukjong. Sukjong asked what is the progress. Chief Eunuch Han informs that Choi Dong Yi has return to her residence from Internal Bureau of investigation. Sukjong acknowledged as Chief Eunuch Han confirms. Sukjong looks rather baffled

Ae Jung stand guard outside as Choi Dong Yi & Bong Sang Gung goes through the Gungnyeo clothing & ornament to find clues but doesn’t seem to find anything. Choi Dong Yi runs the scenario that the only Gungnyeo has been infected by the illness & it is preposterous that illness know how to choose its victims. It is clearly states there must be something that is in common entity that existence among them.
Bong Sang Gung reminds that Choi Dong Yi is no longer Internal Bureau of investigation’s Gungnyeo but Taek Pyeol Sang Gung. Bong Sang Gung tells how can Choi Dong Yi takes on to herself to go & conduct the investigation. Choi Dong Yi tells that don’t undermine her, she was indeed one very capable Internal Bureau of Investigation’s Gungnyeo, that she can’t just stand idle to let this happened. Choi Dong Yi tells that doesn’t Bong sang Gung wants to practice her sleuth capabilities. Bong sang Gung tells that she is in her end wits to counter Choi Dong Yi’s reasoning. Bong Sang Gung admits that she just want a leisure life that why she became Choi Dong Yi’s Jimil but is drag to do investigation as well & she has to do double the workload. Ae Jung comes in calling out to Choi Dong Yi. Bong Sang Gung tells that Ae Jung should come in sooner to help them with the investigation then asked why she looks so frantic. Ae Jung tells that not to mention on that subject as she inform that Sukjong has arrived to the residence. Choi Dong Yi is surprise & quickly comes out to greets Sukjong as Sukjong notice the items on Choi Dong Yi’s hand as she conceal the items from sight. Sukjong laughs

Sukjong goes to Bo Yeong Dang & learns about the incident. Sukjong is concern that Choi Dong Yi has asked Sukjong not to meddle & stand on the sideline in this matter. Choi Dong Yi affirms. Sukjong express concern. Choi Dong Yi asked Sukjong to let this matter be as it is, no matter how it seems that this is the affairs of the Nae Myeong Bu, moreover she has already become a part of that system. Choi Dong Yi tells that she has not done any wrongdoing neither her residence staff has done any wrong, therefore to prove this as a fact that she must find the truth. Sukjong then queries that does she sense that this incident is what Queen Jang wishes to see happened. Choi Dong Yi surprise. Sukjong acknowledge that even Choi Dong Yi can’t imagine that this could happened & utter this matter to be true. Choi Dong Yi tries appease Sukjong. Sukjong tells that he hope that this matter has nothing to do with Queen Jang but it is also said that he sense that she has something to do with the matter & that suspicion can’t leave from his mind. Sukjong tells that although Queen Jang herself has gone through similar predicaments & suffer tremendously but then power & authority once it is attainable then she will manipulate all that she has suffer & she has learn in her experience to oppress another person with it. Sukjong is really worried & voice his concern

Choi Dong Yi taking a stroll then finds one of her servant has collapse as she goes to her & asked Bong Sang Gung what has happened. Bong Sang Gung tells while preparing the meal the servant collapse in faint & she is showing the same symptoms as the sick Nain. Choi Dong Yi is concern then asked the servant some question whether she share any food similar to the Nain as the servant shakes her head that she didn’t then Choi Dong Yi question again to asked whether the servant has gone near to any sick Nain as the servant shakes her head that she didn’t. Choi Dong Yi is at end wits. Bong Sang Gung asked that they don’t know what the reason is. There is only thoughts that the Nain are the only one that contract the illness now, it is the turn of the servants as well. Choi Dong Yi frowns

Oh Yun learns from his assistant that there is no traces of records on Choi Dong Yi. Oh Yun question that a person who was a servant has no background information, this can’t be true. Oh Yun Assistant confirm that this is a fact. Then only Choi dong Yi but Cha Cheon Soo as well, that his background is also unknown. Oh Yun queries the unknown & how long was that. Oh Yun Assistant tells that only records from the year of Shin Yu that records him as being a Coroner in the police bureau & prior to that there is no records of his existence

Shin Yu (辛酉) is the 58 years of the sexagenary cycle

Oh Yun tells that Choi Dong Yi can’t just fall from the heavens, moreover her parents must be servants too & asked his Assistant there is no traces whatsoever. Oh Yun Assistant tells there is some leads. Oh Yun goes to reads the Music bureau registration. Oh Yun tells that Choi Dong Yi from the start wasn’t a music bureau servant. Oh Yun assistant tells that if it is said to be 12 years ago then Chi Dong Yi will only be 12 years old. A young girl like her to enter the Music bureau as a servant is rather odd. Music bureau has never has use any female servant in their service

The drama now circa around 1693. It is said that Choi Dong Yi came to Music bureau when she was 12 years old, 12 years ago which make her 24 years of age. Choi Sukbin was born in 1670

Oh Tae Seok reading through the findings & tells that there is something suspicious about Choi Dong Yi’s background. Oh Yun tells that before Choi Dong Yi enter Music bureau there is no prior records on her, this is to means that Choi Dong Yi is concealing her identity for something intrigue. Oh Tae Seok concurs that there must be some reason why Choi Dong Yi has conceal her background. Oh Yun tells that he will apprehend the Music bureau staff to question them about Choi Dong Yi then they might learn. Oh Tae Seok disagree, there is no need, if they starts to swing sword, the blood stained will eventually get notice. Oh Tae Seok asked Oh Yun to find another alternative.

Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal surprise that they are invited to a Gibang for drinks. Oh Tae Pung & Oh Ho Yang are the people who invited them. Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal doesn’t know their intention or what has got into Oh Tae Pung & son as Oh Tae Pung is so friendly all of the sudden. Then the Gisaeng comes as Oh Tae Pung asked the Gisaeng to entertain their distinguished guest. Oh Tae Pung tries to make Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal drinks & get a free flow service of food, beverages & Gisaeng so that they will loosen their tongue & tries to cipher Choi Dong Yi’s background from Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal. Oh Yun & the assistant are in the next door to listen to what Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal has to say about Choi Dong Yi. Oh Yun assistant doubts the ability of Oh Taek Pung & Oh Ho Yang will able to get the viable information that is require about Choi Dong Yi. Oh Yun tells that choosing them, Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal will be off their guard

It is Seol Hee’s Gibang as she comes to entertain Oh Yun. It looks like Seol Hee comes to do surveillance on Oh Yun. Oh Yun welcomes her & tell that Seol Hee should have inform him prior on her new establishment. Seol Hee was afraid that Oh Yun will be busy with governmental administration & didn’t want to disturb then tells that Oh Yun looks really in a happy mood. Oh Yun concurs that it can be said as that & it could be because that he is with Seol Hee as the reason. Seol Hee smiles

Sukjong learns from Do Seong Ji that the Qing Chinese Emissary has arrived at Uiju. Sukjong finds it strange that it is not the schedule tribute & wonder what is the purpose of their visit. Do Seong tells whether it might be that some exceptional reason that they are making this trip. Sukjong queries “exceptional reason”. Seo Yong Gi comes to a government station with horse to have them stable. Seo Yong Gi show his carte blanche to the official as the official acknowledge. Seo Yong Gi tells while changing fresh horse, to asked the official to find them a place to rest. The official invites Seo Yong Gi to come this way as they is a message that has been deliver for Seo Yong Gi. Seo Yong Gi acknowledge & understands as he follow the official. Seo Yong Gi tells that there is a message from Sa Rye Won. Shim Yun Taek tells that if it is Sa Rye Won then it is the route of the Chinese Emissary. Seo Yong Gi has given instruction that of the Chinese Emissary reaches Sa Rye Won, to inform him about the news. Cha Cheon Soo asked what is the purpose of their visit to Doseong. Seo Yong Gi tells this is what they must find out before Jang Hee Jae can sense something amiss

Joseon tributes to China is about 3-4 times a year. The tributes are a symbol that Joseon is a vassal state of China. Although the Chinese Emperor will return gift in return for the tribute sent but it doesn’t match what the Chinese received & the lavish hospitality that Joseon has provided to the Chinese Emissary was very expensive that takes up 15% of the government revenue

Cha Cheon Soo taking rest looking at the scenery. Shim Yun Taek is with him as he learns from Cha Cheon Soo that Choi Dong Yi is now Sung Eun Sang Gung. Cha Cheon Soo tells that Shim Yun Taek has asked him that same question many times. Shim Yun Taek tells that when he return to Doseong, he needs to ride on Choi Dong Yi’s radiance, isn’t that so. Cha Cheon Soo stare at Shim Yun Taek taking opportunity on Choi Dong Yi. Shin Yun Taek asked Cha Cheon Soo why the stare, that he is just commenting in passing. Cha Cheon Soo tells even it is a passing comment but hearing it said, bring him some uneasiness & reminds Shim Yun Taek to be cautious on his speech & language. Shim Yun Taek tells that Cha Cheon Soo is not even Choi Dong Yi blood sibling that he doesn’t need to take matter so seriously in looking after Choi Dong Yi’s interest. Cha Cheon Soo turns to him as Shim Yun Taek asked why the surprise looks. Shim Yun Taek tells that Cha Cheon Soo introduce himself as Cha Cheon Soo therefore they don’t have the same surnames but Shim Yun Taek can tells from Cha Cheon Soo eyes expression. Cha Cheon Soo asked what is Shim Yun Taek implying. Shim Yun Taek tells that he can read his eyes expression that it is not out of concern as merely a sibling to Choi Dong Yi.

Shim Yun Taek tells that Cha Cheon Soo eyes is reflect on his true feeling, how can he continue to live. Cha Cheon Soo surprise as Shim Yun Taek assures Cha Cheon Soo that he is not a person who goes telling tales to anyone but Shim Yun Taek advice Cha Cheon Soo to be careful with his feelings, in this world Shim Yun Taek tells there is no other scholar will be so noble as he is. Shim Yun Taek tells that if Choi Dong Yi were to have a posterity then they must aspire the posterity will definitely ascend the throne. Shim Yun Taek tells Cha Cheon Soo to get himself well verse in politics. Cha Cheon Soo asked what is Shim Yun Taek trying implying by saying about the throne. Shim Yun Taek tells can’t he make that statement. Shim Yun Taek tells that there is a possibility that Choi Dong Yi might born a Royal Prince. Cha Cheon Soo asked what is Shim Yun Taek prattling there, isn’t there is a palace already have a Crown Prince Investiture

Shim Yun Taek reminds Cha Cheon Soo, that the Queen Consort to born the Crown Prince also starts her beginning as Sung Eun Sang Gung. Shim Yun Taek tells that now that her appearance might seen a little tattered but no less that he is filled with grand aspirations. Seo Yong Gi comes to them & inform that they need to return to Doseong at once. Cha Cheon Soo asked what has happened. Seo Yong Gi informs then that Choi Dong Yi’s situation in the palace is not favourable. Cha Cheon Soo & Shim Yun Taek is concern

Choi Dong Yi rushes with anxiety as she goes to see Ae Jung who has collapse. Bong Sang Gung tries to ask Ae Jung to stay conscious as Choi Dong Yi comes to look at Ae Jung’s condition & tells what has happened. Bong sang Gung tells that Ae Jung has a fever a few days ago that she never imagine that Ae Jung might have contracted the illness. Choi Dong Yi asked her staff to call the Physician. Ae Jung is semi consciousness greets Choi Dong Yi as Choi Dong Yi asked Ae Jung to be strong & stay conscious & asked whether Ae Jung can see her. Ae Jung assures Choi Dong Yi she is fine that the disease will run away from her out of fear. Choi Dong Yi still address Ae Jung fondly “Ha Oh Nim”

Choi Dong Yi leaves Ae Jung’s quarters that she is having a headache that she has no clue whatsoever in regards to the mysterious illness as the casualty of her staff escalates. Bong Sang Gung is concern, then question what is the source of the illness & why is only that it affects the Gungnyeo & not the others. Choi Dong Yi queries why the illness has its beginning from her residence. Bong Sang Gung tries to pacified Choi Dong Yi. Choi Dong Yi enquire about condition of the servant. Bong sang Gung tells thatr she still have not recover but her situation is stable. Choi Dong Yi tells that there must be a common entity but Choi Dong Yi can’t think of anything that leave her clues. She has thoroughly check on the food & their medication but yet the source of the illness is still not found. Choi Dong Yi turns to Ae Jung living quarters

Jang Hee Jae tells Queen Jang that although they have search & turn the palace topsy turvy, it seems that they have not found the source of the illness. Queen Jang tells that it will be so. Jang Hee Jae tells then what are they wanting for then. Jang Hee Jae wishes to see the expression on Choi Dong Yi’s face when she get driven out of the palace. Jag Hee Jae tells that this is driving him crazy to await so long for this to happened. Queen jang asked Jang Hee Jae to wait a while longer. Queen Jang tells that Choi Dong Yi must be allow to experience that how vulnerable she is that she can’t do nothing about the matter & as the time pass she will suffered in anxiety. Queen Jang assures that this time, this matter will able to create an opportunity to reimburse whatever they have lost. Queen Jang asked her brother to give some patience to endure a little while longer & that caution must be applied. Jang Hee Jae understand & he will wait for that moment to come

Choi Dong Yi contemplates & sighs in her residence. Bong Sang Gung comes announcing her presence then Bong Sang Gung asked the Suragan palace maid to come in with the food tray. Bong Sang Gung remove the table as Choi Dong Yi tells she will have her meal later. Bong Sang Gung tells that she will have none of this & Choi Dong Yi had did away with this morning breakfast. Choi Dong Yi tells she doesn’t have the appetite to eat anything. Bong Sang Gung tells that it the time of crisis, Choi Dong Yi need to keep her strength & focus. Bong Sang Gung tells to just have the meal for her sake because she has serve Choi Dong Yi, just have some to eat the least

The Suragan Nain passes the chopstick as Choi Dong Yi notice wound on her hands & tells that it is a burn wound. Suragan Nain tells that while she was sterilising the dishes, she was careless that she got scalded. Choi Dong Yi asked to wait a moment as she quickly get some ointment for the palace maid’s burn wound. Choi Dong Yi tells that this is ointment is made from Sam Baek Cho, it will heal the wounds quickly

Sam Baek Cho or San Bai Cao (三百草) is Lizards Tail (Saururus cernuus). It is good for Irritation &
inflammation

The Suragan Nain tells that this is alright that her burns are not serious. Choi Dong Yi tell how can this be taken lightly, that when she was a servant in music bureau, she has suffered many injuries & wounds, therefore she know how painful the palace maid burns wounds & sensitive therefore if she applies the ointment it will lessen the pain. Suragan Nain tells however as she apologise that they are not suppose apply anything. Choi Dong Yi queries that they can’t apply anything. Bong Sang Gung explains that it is the standard practice that the Suragan Nain are not suppose to apply cosmetics or any ointment because of food handling. Choi Dong Yi acknowledge the matter then on 2nd thought Choi Dong Yi realise that they are not suppose to apply anything…Suragan then she tells Bong Sang Gung that Suragan, there is nobody who has taken ill. Choi Dong Yi strike eureka

Choi Dong Yi informs Jeong Sang Gung about Suragan. Choi Dong Yi tells that other residence has been infected by the illness but Suragan has yet had nobody infected by the illness. Jung Im confirms the fact there is none from the Suragan that has been infected. Choi Dong Yi tells that the Suragan Nain is not suppose to apply cosmetics or ointment or perfume due to food handling that they might affects the taste of the food. Jeong Sang Gung tells that their clue should be in the cosmetics or ointment that they applied to themselves. Choi Dong Yi confirm that this could be their lead that they have been looking for. Jeong sang Gung, Bong sang Gung & Jung Im admires that Choi Dong Yi hasn’t lose her sleuth instinct

Jeong Sang Gung tells Internal Bureau of Investigation Gungnyeo that this are Internal Bureau of Investigation log books for the period of 3 months. Jeong Sang Gung tells that it the last 3 months, all the information in regards to the cosmetics that was brought into the palace whether it is cosmetics or ointment or any beauty products that need to be thoroughly investigate. Internal Bureau of Investigation Gungnyeo acknowledged. Jeong sang Gung tells to take focus on the confiscate items that they have taken during recent audits to see if there is any amiss on the items & asked whether they are clear. The Internal Bureau of Investigation Gungnyeo acknowledged. Jung Im & the rest Internal Bureau of Investigation Gungnyeo conduct all cosmetics search

The servant has having his pulse read by a Lady Physician when Jeong Sang Gung comes in then asked the lady physician how is the servant’s condition. The lady physician tells that although the servant share the same symptoms as the Nain but her illness is just on the early symptoms. Jeong Sang Gung tells that she is here to ask the servant some question & she wants an honest answer from the servant. Jeong Sang gung tells that whether she has come in contact with the Nain’s items. The servant is surprise as Jeong Sang Gung tells if the servant give her a truthful answer, she will not persist in the matter. Jeong Sang gung tells the servant to state clearly what item she came into contact to make her ill, then she is able to save other Nain who has fallen ill as well. Jeong Sang Gung asked again if the servant come into any contact with the Gungnyeo’s items. The servant then…..

The powder is brought before Choi Dong Yi. Choi Dong Yi learn that the source of the illness comes from the powder, as Jeong Sang Gung affirms that this is the common entity among the sick Gungnyeo is that they all have use the same kind of powder. Choi Dong Yi goes to check on of the powder containers. Jung Im tells Choi Dong Yi that they already got the confirmation from the servant, it is said while she was tidying up the room, she had stole some powder to apply. Choi Dong Yi tells if it is powder, it is frequent use by the Gungnyeo, how can this has lead them to suddenly fall ill. Jeong Sang Gung tells that they have yet to find that reason to the matter but they will have to pursue where the Gungnyeo obtain the powder product from, then there is a possibility that they might finds some clues to the matter. Jeong Sang Gung voice her concern as Choi Dong Yi asked what is it then. Jeong Sang Gung tells that according to the Internal Bureau of Investigation log book, that the time that this powder started to be popular among the Gungnyeo as Jung Im continue that it coincide to the time Choi Dong Yi enter the palace. Jung Im tells that this their initial finding but they can conclude & confirms that this was a systematic game plan from the very start was mean to target the faults at Choi Dong Yi & her residence

The powder contains lead content in the powder that lead to lead poisoning.

Mdm Yoon waiting outside the cosmetics shop as Mdm Park notices her then bow to Mdm Yoon who took no notice of her as she enter the cosmetics shop asking whether that chemist is in. Mdm Park is upset that Mdm Yoon take no notice of her during her haste into the shop & got upset, the she wonders asked why is Mdm Yoon is yet again going to the cosmetics shop. Mdm Yoon pass an envelope to the chemist & pays the chemist of the cosmetics a lucrative amount as he was surprise at the amount. Mdm Yoon tells how is that & whether it will make his worthwhile for him to have him taken the risk & suggest that he disappear from the scene

Choi Dong Yi recalls Queen Jang as Queen Jang tell Choi Dong Yi that within the grace period of 3 days to solve the mystery & she fails whether she could press charges & condemn Choi Dong Yi & residence for offence. While Queen jang recalls Choi Dong’s answer of affirmative that it will be so that she will agrees. Choi Dong Yi assures that she will solve this mystery in 3 days. Queen Jang tells Jo sang Gung & Yeong Sun that Choi Dong Yi grace period is expire & Choi Dong Yi has yet to come out with anything substantial. Jo Sang Gung confirms. Queen Jang asked what is is Choi Dong Yi doing now. Yeong Sun replies tells that Choi Dong Yi is investigating into Bu Yeom Seo. Queen Jang queries on Bu Yeom Seo that Choi Dong Yi has gone to investigation the place that makes cosmetics for the palace & tells that her ability is not less in deficit

Choi Dong Yi is in Bu Yeom Seo as she comes in to looks through the ingredients then Choi Dong Yi then she pass the “lead” powder to the official as the official takes a look & feels & tells that this powder is not the product from Bo Yeom Seo. The official tells that their powder container has contain someone else powder product. Choi Dong Yi is aware of the matter but then she wants the official to analyse the content of the powder to see if there is any discrepancy in the formulation to asked the official to find out for her. The official acknowledge

Bu Yeom Seo is a bureau that produces cosmetics for the palace

Bong Sang Gung comes running to the Bu Yeom Seo as Choi Dong Yi asked what is the matter. Bong Sang Gung tells that the Gungnyeo bought the powder from out of the palace are now being apprehended. Choi Dong Yi is shock as she leaves for her residence. Choi Dong Yi finds her staff kneeling before Choi Dong Yi with their surrendered powder. Choi Dong approaches them & see the powder. Choi Dong Yi staff looks rather guilty as Bong Sang Gung tells that this powder didn’t come from Bu Yeom Seo & tells where did they get this cosmetics from & who did they follow orders from. The Gungnyeo tell that what “order” there is nothing of that sort. They just heard that this powder was popular among the Nain in the palace, so they purchase some for their own consumption. Choi dong Yi comes down to her staff then speak on the same eye line level that Choi Dong Yi tells them that because of their purchase, it has cause her colleagues to have fallen ill then if they know the cause of the illness, then they may find a treatment to cure them. The Gungnyeo tells that she doesn’t know either. The Gungnyeo tells that they only purchase from the huckster that sells their ware on the streets. Choi Dong Yi learns about huckster as the Gungnyeo explains that it is a person who sell cosmetics in the street. The Gungnyeo tells that the fragrant is nice, then it is easy to apply & she advertise that the Doseong Gisaeng also use her products then she bought a few powder box to give to her colleagues. The Gungnyeo tell Choi Dong Yi that this is the truth

Mei Myeong Gu is a huckster that the person who sells wares or provisions in the street; a peddler or hawker

Yoo Sang Gung comes to Bo Yeong dang & calls out to Choi Dong Yi. Choi Dong Yi stands up as Yoo Sang Gung greets her. Choi Dong Yi surprise to see Yoo Sang Gung & her entourage of Gungnyeo. Bong Sang Gung asked Yoo Sang Gung what is the matter. Yoo Sang Gung tells Choi Dong Yi that she needs to follow her to Internal Bureau of Investigation. Bong Sang Gung queries on Internal Bureau of Investigation & asked Yoo sang Gung what is the meaning of this. Yoo Sang Gung huff at Bong Sang Gung to move aside. Yoo Sang Gung reminds Choi Dong Yi has already forgotten the agreement she has made to Queen Jang. Bong Sang Gung is concern as Choi Song Yi give a quick thought then tells that she will come with them therefore don’t stir any more fuss over the matter. Bong Sang Gung voice her concern that Choi Dong Yi can’t go Internal Bureau of Investigation that doesn’t Choi Dong Yi knows what will be the meaning of this

Choi Dong Yi tells that she indeed made an agreement with Queen Jang & of course she needs to answer for that & she will not breech the agreement she has made. Bong Sang Gung is still concern. Choi Dong Yi tells compare to this matter, she wishes Bong Sang Gung to render her assistance that she must do. Yoo Sang Gung boastful about her trophy as she escorts Choi Dong Yi to the Internal Bureau of Investigation. Choi Dong Yi marches to Internal Bureau of Investigation.

Meanwhile Bong sang Gung frantically goes to the music bureau as she calls out to Choi Dong Yi not to be harm & asked where are they. Bong Sang Gung recalls Choi Dong Yi has a discussion about the incident that it was arise from the Gungnyeo’s purchase of the lead content powder then hence the occurrences of lead poisoning. Bong Sang Gung tells from their residence the staff who has fallen ill to that the illness has spread to Crown Prince residence, this is not a mere coincidence, this is definitely clear that it is Queen Jang’s misfeasance. Choi Dong Yi reminds Bong Sang Gung not to concluded matter without proof. First & foremost that they must find that huckster who has sold that lead content powder to the Gungnyeo. Bong Sang Gung asked whether it is a huckster that sells cosmetics on the streets. Choi Dong Yi confirms especially pay attention to the huckster that their staff most frequent, then the most important as of now is to finds out the huckster is in league with whom that has intention to circulate the lead content powder, that they need to know. Choi Dong Yi tells that whether the lead content powder has also been sold to Gisaeng in the Gibang that Bong Sang Gung needs to investigate. Bong Sang Gung acknowledge

Bong Sang Gung comes to the music bureau then asked a passing Court musician as the Court musician asked whether she is calling him. Bong Sang Gung want to finds Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal & doesn’t know their name as she only describe them by description as the tall pole & the tortoise. The Court musician as ked who & whom she is referring. Bong Sang Gung explains it is the Court Musician that is really tall & a half wit official. The Court musician tells that she is referring to Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal. Bong Sang Gung affirms then she asked him where they are

Hwang Joo Shik & Yeong Dal brings Bong Sang Gung to Seol Hee’s Gibang. Seol Hee showed the Bong Sang Gung whether she is referring to this powder. Bong sang Gung recognise the exact powder & asked whether any Gisaeng has fallen sick because of this powder. Seol Hee tells that a while ago, she has a few of her Gisaeng who has taken ill with fever & nausea & she has her suspicion. Bong Sang Gung asked from which huckster did this powder is bought from. Seol Hee tells that the huckster that frequent often to their Gibang, just to mentioned that she just notice the said huckster in her Gibang just now. Bong Sang Gung is surprise. Seol Hee valet discussing on the Gisaeng who has taken ill & asked the servant to look after the sick

Seol Hee calls out asked her valet as he acknowledged. Seol Hee asked where is the huckster now. Seol Hee valet tells that the huckster just left the Gibang a short while ago. Huckster selling her cosmetics on the street by giving people testers & selling her wares at the streets where someone is following her. Jeong Sang Gung & Jung Im meets with Han Jang Bu & Hwang Jung Gu. Jeong Sang Gung asked what is their findings. Han jang Bu tells they have send someone to do surveillance on the cosmetics shop but they can’t find anything abnormal. Jeong Sang Gung acknowledge, but Hwang Jung Gu tells there is perhaps something rather odd about a matter. Jeong Sang Gung question the oddity.
Jung Im tells that one of the cosmetics shop, it is seen that Mdm Yoon has frequent many times, especially lately. Jeong Sang Gung, Jung Im with Han Jang Bu & Hwang Jung Gi with Uigyeombu guard goes to huckster abode. Han jang Bu asked to conduct a search

Then Bong Sang Gung comes & calls out to Jeong Sang Gung & Jung Im. Jeong Sang Gung is surprise what is Bong sang Gung doing here. Bong Sang Gung tells she is following the clue about a huckster that sold the lead content powder then asked what about them & surprise that they are on the same track, then Hwang Jang Gu calls out to Han jang Bu to take a look then they sees that the premises has been rummaged then tells that they are a step too late. Bong Sang Gung tells what is going on here. Hwang Jung Gu tells that someone was here 1st to ransacked this mess.

Sukjong return to Daejeon as a Eunuch whisper to Chief Eunuch Han as he startled to utter Choi dong Yi which Sukjong got to hear her name being mentioned. Chief Eunuch Han tells the Eunuch what is he saying there. Sukjong asked what is the matter. Chief Eunuch Han hesitates as Sukjong repeat his question what has happened. In Daejeon Jeong Sang Gung seek audience with Sukjong. Sukjong learn from Jeong Sang Gung that Queen Jang has order to apprehended Choi Dong Yi. Jeong Sang Gung affirms. Sukjong asked what is the reason. Jeong sang Gung tells according to what she knows, because of the mysterious illness that has plagued the Gungnyeo, Choi Dong Yi has asked Queen a grace period to solved the mysterious illness. Sukjong tells therefore that the grace period has expired, that is why Choi Dong Yi is apprehended. Jeong is silence to indicate affirmative.

Sukjong has heard that Jeong Sang Gung was also looking in to the incident then asked what are their findings so far. Jeong Sang Gung tells Sukjong that there is still no substantial confirmation to prove their theory. Sukjong tells jeong Sang Gung tells that that is alright & asked Jeong Sang Gung to explain to him. Jeong sang Gung hesitates as Sukjong insist he want to know. Jeong Sang Gung tells they can’t dare to confirm the matter but it is led to believe that Mdm Yoon is involved in the incident. Sukjong surprise that it is Queen Jang’s family kin. Sukjong is taken aback

Daejeon Sang Gung slips away & whisper to the awaiting Yeong Sun then Yeong Sun is aghast to listen that Jeong Sang Gung is seeing Sukjong & that she has inform Sukjong regarding about Mdm Yoon’s involvement. The Daejeon Sang Gung confirms. In Gyotaejeon, Queen Jang seems to be full her self esteem that she is not deter by Jeong sang Gung audience. Queen Jang can foresee that Sukjong will soon arrive to Gyotaejeon. Queen Jang then asked Jo Sang Gung to go to see Yoo sang Gung to convey to proceed with the action of what she has mentioned to her prior to handle Choi Dong Yi’s matter. Jo Sang Gung acknowledged

Choi Dong Yi sits in Internal Bureau of Investigation awaiting her fate when Yoo Sang Gung tells Choi Dong Yi that according to Queen Jang’s decree that Choi Dong Yi is released. Choi Dong Yi is surprise. Sukjong is restless by what he has learn then calls out to Chief Eunuch Han. Sukjong goes to Gyotaejeon where Sukjong notices Palace maids being bound & drag & as Choi Dong Yi’s residence staff is being torture in interrogation as Jo Sang Gung oversees the interrogation & asking them who has instigated them to do the offence. Jimil Sang Gung Jang tells she doesn’t know. Sukjong comes to see the commotion as he is appalled in what he is seeing. Queen Jang is rather surprise at Sukjong’s arrival then order Jo Sang Gung to take the Gungnyeo away. Queen Jang asked the purpose of Sukjong arrival at Gyotaejeon

Choi Dong Yi is escort back to her residence as Bong Sang Gung greets Choi Dong Yi as Choi Dong Yi wonder what is going on here. Bong Sang Gung asked whether she is alright & asked whether she is hurt in anywhere. Choi Dong Yi assures that she is fine as Bong Sang Gung express relief then Choi Dong Yi queries what has happened here why the sudden. Bong Sang Gung tells that Queen Jang has apprehended all Gungnyeo who has purchase the powder. Choi Dong Yi surprise that Queen Jang has apprehended them. Bong Sang Gung confirms that all the Gungnyeo who has purchase the powder has been rounded up bound to Gyotaejeon & interrogated

Sukjong in Gyotaejeon with Queen Jang. Queen Jang already prepare her defense on her action on why she is interrogating

Queen Jang: Are you concern that perhaps you has the fear that I will interrogating Cheon Sang Gung, is that why you came?

Sukjong: Jung Jong?

Queen Jang: If you think it was that way, then it is really giving someone a real disappointment

Sukjong: Jung Jong?

Queen Jang: But however this is incident is create a disorder of within Nae Myeong Bu that she didn’t curb the situation well, it is her inadequacy

Queen Jang passes Sukjong the lead content powder

Queen Jang: This is the lead content powder that the Nain were using that was the cause of their illness. Once the lead surpass it safety level, the powder may have health implications & the degree of to strength of poison will able to make someone using it to be ill

Sukjong: How did you learn of this knowledge?

Queen Jang: After I had discover the Nain were falling ill, I have order Uigyeombu to investigate into the matter & my residence staff to looks for clues. It is lucky that the huckster who sold this powder, my family has dealing with her, therefore I have asked my mother to assist in this matter. It seems that I have mentioned before that I have claim as what the rumours has speculate that this is all Cheon Sang Gung & this is just palace woman rumours of tongue wagging to stir commotion that she will not believe this rumours. It seems like Cheon Na doesn’t have the confidence of trust in me

Sukjong: However the truth already been learn, but why did you confined her….

Queen Jang: This is the affairs of Nae Myeong Bu, moreover Cheon Sang Gung is part of that system, whatever she has said must be cautious & yet prudent that she must be educate her about her taking responsibility on what she has spoken, this is the protocol of Nae Myeong Bu, isn’t it so? I am doing this as the proprietor of Nae Myeong Bu that I wish to teach her that principal of ideology. Sukjong has to accept Queen Jang’s explanation

Choi Dong Yi contemplates then Jeong Sang Gung & Bong Sang Gung comes in as Choi Dong Yi greets Jeong Sang Gung. Choi Dong Yi asked how are the condition of the sick Nain. Jeong Sang Gung tells that once they know what the cause was due to lead poisoning, they were able to provide treatment & antidote for the sick Gungnyeo. Choi Dong Yi is relief to hear. Bong Sang Gung tells what is there to be relief that Queen Jang has taken all the credit from them, although they were the people who has gone out in effort to solves the matter, moreover this incident was instigate by Gyotaejeon to being harm to Choi Dong Yi, how can such absurdity can occur. Choi Dong Yi tells no matter what it may be that truth prevails as Jeong Sang Gung tells on the contrary this is not exactly the truth. Jeong sang Gung tells that Choi Dong Yi is well aware what kind of person is Queen Jang, it is possibility from the start that she has plotted this scheme & counter measure everything. Choi Dong Yi is surprise at Jeong Sang Gung conclusion. Jeong Sang Gung tells that she was the person who was so naïve & reckless that without any substantial proof to go & report the matter to Sukjong, she fear that this might create confusion in Sukjong & she is most concern

Sukjong ponders & recalls what Queen Jang has said that she has mentioned before that she claim as what the rumours has speculate that this is all Cheon Sang Gung & this is just palace woman rumours of tongue wagging to stir commotion that she will not believe this rumours. It seems like Cheon Na doesn’t have the confidence of trust in me. Sukjong is think with a frown. Choi Dong Yi contemplates then recalls Queen Jang telling her this is of course…be indifferent that she keep repeating the same matter over & over again. What is that reason is…this is power…this is authority, it will be long before she will have to acknowledge that fact. In her position, she are just alone & helpless, what she can do is nothing

The battle of the Inner court Round 2 Dong Yi vs Queen Jang….Start!!!!…Fight!!!

Choi Dong Yi goes to see Queen Jang

Queen Jang: If you wish to express your gratitude for this incident then there is no need. It is because you & I, it seems that we can’t conduct cordial conversation in our relationship

Choi Dong Yi: I am curious about a matter. Is this really done for my sake to you have come out to resolve this matter for my defence. If this is truth, Mama

Queen Jang burst out laughing & apologise as Choi Dong Yi is taken aback

Queen Jang: I am sorry….I doesn’t know why I am laughing…& to one’s surprise that you still have that kind of naïve outlook to come & asked me such a question…afraid that I was not able to do you in, & you think I was tormented, this is really humourous

Choi Dong Yi: Mama!

Queen Jang: Yes, considering that what you have rendered me in great effort in the past then I will like to convey to use a word of stern advice, in this palace that the abilities that your position can achieve to do anything that is righteous then just look & listen very carefully & learn, this is not the palace for you to do righteous acts, moreover anything that is of wrong doing but if there is an acknowledgement can be made to be politically correct then if you wish to surpass me in order to accord your wish to oust me from my present position & to reinstate the depose Queen Inhyeon then don’t it best that you don’t come before me here to show your wavered eye expression to me, are you clear? This is just merely the start

Choi Dong Yi leaves Gyotaejeon that she already could see Queen Jang true colours then as she turns to Gyotaejeon for a glance & sighs.

Jung In Guk asked his palanquin bearer to hurry on its way. In Queen Inhyeon’s cottage Jung Geum tells that the weather has turn to be hot as Ahn Sang Gung concurs that the summer is rather hot for this year. Jung In Guk comes running in & Ahn Sang Gung & Jung Geum greets him. Jung In Guk asked where is Queen Inhyeon is in her cottage as Ahn Sang Gung affirms & invites him in. Queen Inhyeon learns from Jung In Guk about the Qing Emissary arriving to Doseong. Jung In Guk confirms that the Qing Chinese Emissary should have arrive in Sa Dae Mun. Queen Inhyeon tells that this is not the time for Qing Chinese Emissary to do their tribute visit & this visit is seen too soon. Jung In Guk tells that this is what is giving them great concern. What is the reason that the Qing Chinese Emissary makes such a sudden visit that they still don’t know yet. Queen Inhyeon then guess whether it is perhaps regarding the Crown Prince Investiture’s Imperial Endorsement. Queen Inhyeon has heard that Queen Jang has put utmost effort in speeding up the process. Jung In Guk tells that they will know for sure what the reason is when Qing Chinese Emissary comes. Queen Inhyeon show some concern

Queen Inhyeon really look like she is getting thinner but then she is more zest in her now

Choi Dong Yi comes out & gladly greets Seo Yong Gi & Cha Cheon Soo as they bow to Choi Dong Yi. Cha Cheon Soo fondly addresses Choi Dong Yi as “Mamanim”. Cha Cheon Soo learns about an unfavourable incident in the palace that has happened to Chi Dong Yi, & asked if Choi Dong Yi is alright. Choi Dong Yi assures them she is fine that nothing major did happened therefore they can be rest assured. Seo Yong Gi tells that he regrets that they were just a while away, & such happenings has happened. Choi Dong Yi enquires what about Shim Yun Taek & asked whether he came back with them. Seo Yong Gi has secure Shim Yun Taek is a safe abode while they prepare, & when ready, he will enter the palace. Choi Dong Yi is relief to hear that since Seo Yong Gi has arrived, then Choi Dong Yi tells they now have the evidence & the witness to charge Jang Hee Jae, but Seo Yong Gi is not optimistic, as Choi Dong Yi queries over their expression. Choi Dong Yi turns to Cha Cheo Soo for answer

Jang Hee Jae is pacing in anxiety that the people they has send to get news about the Qing Chinese Emissary’s visit to Doseong is for, why they still not back with any news. Jang Hee Jae’s men tell he will send more people to get the news. Jang Hee Jae wants him to act on it at once, no matter if he is sending a person, 2 or even 3 if he has to. One of Jang Hee Jae’s official comes running, Jang Hee Jae asked what is the progress, The official tells Jang Hee Jae that the palace has summons Jang Hee Jae to seek audience at once. Jang Hee Jae is shocked that he is summoned to the palace then he queries what about the Qing Chinese Emissary. The compare to that, the most urgent is that Sukjong has summoned Jang Hee Jae to see him at once. Jang Hee Jae is shocked that Sukjong is the one who has summon him

Queen Jang also learns that Jang Hee Jae been summon to Daejeon to see Sukjong. Jo Sang Gung confirms & tell that Sukjong has urgently summon Jang Hee Jae to see him at once. Queen Jang is aghast to ask what is the purpose of his summon& why is Jang Hee Jae being summoned. Sukjong is with Do Seong Ji & asked whether the Qing Chinese Emissary has arrived in Yeongeunmun. Do Seong Ji confirm that the Qing Chinese Emissary has arrived. Chief Eunuch Han announces that Jang Hee Jae is here to seek audience. Sukjong asked Jang Hee Jae to enter

Yeongeunmun is the gate where Joseon welcomes the Qing Chinese Emissary. During the Joseon Dynasty, Korea was sovereign, but its international affairs were dominated by China. Chinese envoys were greeted at Yeongeunmun (영은문), a tribute gate constructed on the road between Seoul and Beijing. But in 1896, following China’s defeat in the first Sino-Japanese War, Koreans asserted their full independence by destroying the gate and building a 14-meter high independence monument.

Jang Hee Jae comes to Daejeon rather timid & asked that Sukjong has summon him to Daejeon. Sukjong tells that he did indeed & asked Jang Hee Jae to come forwards. Sukjong praise Jang Hee Jae that he has heard that this is all due to his effort that it is well done. Jang Hee Jae is taken by surprise as Sukjong tells that the Qing Chinese Emissary that just arrived in Yeongeunmun has brought his the long awaited Imperial endorsement for the Crown Prince Investiture. Jang Hee Jae wants Sukjong to confirm whether this is true as he is overcome emotionally.

Choi Dong Yi learns from Seo Yong Gi about the arrival of the Qing Chinese Emissary to Doseong bearing the Imperial endorsement for the Crown Prince.

Choi Dong Yi: Imperial Endorsement? Then Qing Chinese Emissary is really bringing the Crown Prince Investiture’s Imperial Endorsement

Gu Myeong is Imperial Endorsement

Cha Cheon Soo: This is what it has been said

Choi Dong Yi: However that the Military log book that they took is clearly fake, how can the Crown Prince Investiture’s Imperial Endorsement be obtain by that

Seo Yong Gi: Although we don’t know what is going on here but however it is certain that Crown Prince Investiture’s Imperial Endorsement is real, not only they will able to escape from their crimes, moreover this will make those who are surrounding Crown Prince will gain a stronger authority of powerbase

Choi Dong Yi takes out the original Military log book & showed it to Seo Yong Gi

Choi Dong Yi: Then what about this Military log book? This Military log book that is my hands is completely of no use at all?

Seo Yong Gi looks resigned, Cha Cheon Soo is concern as Choi Dong Yi is all work up as she looks at the Military log book

Preview Dong Yi

The Qing Chinese Emissary comes to Doseong as they are greeted

Jang Hee Jae comes to Queen Jang at Gyotaejeon jumping that they look they have strike lottery

Jang Hee Jae Mama!!!…Mama!!!

Queen Jang: Orrabuni!!

Choi Dong Yi in her residence

Choi Dong Yi: I never imagine that this situation will be happening before me

Sukjong taking night stroll with Choi Dong Yi but finds Choi Dong Yi caught up in thoughts

Sukjong in Daejeon

Sukjong: However if you say that, then it is not possible to be conclude

Cha Cheon Soo turns

Cha Cheon Soo: No matter what it takes ….I will handle & resolves the matter…You…I will safeguard you

Cha Cheon Soo assures Choi Dong Yi at her residence

Shim Yun Taek goes to see Jang Hee Jae & he was taken aback to see Shim Yun Taek

Shim Yun Taek: The reason Jang Hee Jae, that his expression reads is caught in a dead scare …it is because of this…

Shim Yun Taek smiles like a Cheshire cat

Jang Hee Jae tries to rectify the situation as Qing Chinese Emissary isn’t too pleased

Jang Hee Jae: It seems there is some misunderstanding & a mistake, I will investigation thoroughly what is going on regarding this matter

Choi Dong Yi greets Queen Jang

Queen Jang: That child & I, currently in front of us, we are already swing swords at each other, now what is left is who will be the first to gets stab

Queen Jang sees Seo Yong Gi

Seo Yong Gi: Trust me & all who are here…let us be the person to hold responsibility on this matter, can’t we just do that, Cheon Sang Gung

Choi Dong Yi is rather moved & touched

Jang Hee Jae checks the fake Military Log book

Jang Hee Jae: Matters has arise that I never imagine the possibility this will happened….this is trouble, Mama

Queen Jang is taken aback with shocked

Queen Jang looks at Choi Dong Yi’s residence. Choi Dong Yi is surprise to be informed

Choi Dong Yi: Jung Jong Mama is issuing me a receipt to the inner court?