Crown Prince Yun learns Queen Inwon that Prince Yeoning’s marriage has been decided then Prince Yeoning will have to seek residence outside the palace. Queen Inwon gladly confirms then assures Crown Prince Yun not to worry about anything. Queen Inwon tells that she stand by Crown Prince Yun then she will do her utmost to protect Crown Prince Yun as Prince Successor then asked Crown Prince Yun for his trust in her. Crown Prince Yun sighs as Queen Inwon heard that Crown Prince Yun is taking his meals regularly lately then asked Crown Prince Yun that must not miss his meals & asked whether he is clear. Crown Prince Yun acknowledge Queen Inwon
Choi Dong Yi comes to Suragan then asked whether this is the meal tray for Crown Prince Yun. Choi Dong Yi looks at the food tray then tells that this may not be appropriate. Bong Sang Gung asked Choi Dong Yi that Choi Dong Yi is already troubled & anxious in Prince Yeoning’s affairs why is she making fuss every day to render concern to Crown Prince Yun’s well being & asked what good will this come out. Choi Dong Yi reprimand the complaining Bong Sang Gung
Donggungjeon Sang Gung comes in to Donggungjeon as Crown Prince Yun has instructed that he doesn’t wish to be disturb,
Donggungjeon Sang Gung: Crown Prince Yun?
Crown Prince Yun: What is the matter?
Choi Dong Yi comes in to Donggungjeon greets him as the Suragan Gungnyeo brings his food tray. Choi Dong Yi sits with Crown Prince Yun as she hands him a spoon
Choi Dong Yi: This is seaweed soup & fruit extracts, the fruit extract will be beneficial to your health therefore they give it a try, Crown Prince Yun. The fruit extract will open your appetite & you will able to regain some strength therefore just try to have some
Choi Dong Yi insists of handing over the spoon to Crown Prince Yun to take his food. Crown Prince Yun takes the spoon from Choi Dong Yi
Crown Prince Yun: Why are you always being kind to me? Am I to say for you, should be the person you wish to see disappear but however, you Mama & also Prince Yeoning why are you treating me kindly & cordially in this manner
Choi Dong Yi: Crown Prince Yun?
Crown Prince Yun: please leave….please convey to Prince Yeoning to asked him not to come here to look for me….I know that the child has been coming every day trying to catch glimpses & glances of me…I feels that it is really uncomfortable & a burden…I don’t wish to see Prince Yeoning
Choi Dong Yi: Crown Prince Yun! I am aware that this is not to be so….it is because you are now very weary, this is why you are pushing Prince Yeoning away, but honestly that you are actually doing this out of concern for Prince Yeoning because you don’t want him to worried about you. Prince Yeoning concurs with the same thought as you
Prince Yeoning still catching glimpses & glances at Donggungjeon. Prince Yeoning tells Crown Prince Yun that he will soon have to leave the palace, then they will not again have any acquaintance or be together anymore then Prince Yeoning recalls Crown Prince Yun telling that he is not his “Hyung” but they are adversaries that Prince Yeoning need to tramples & he in turn need to vanquished. Prince Yeoning tells that he likes Crown Prince Yun as his brother, just like how he is fond Choi Dong Yi & Sukjong is for him that he really likes Crown Prince Yun very much as he sobs
3rd 15 mins of Dong Yi Episode 56
The Dogam official bring is more selection list as Choi Dong Yi looks through the list in Internal Bureau of Investigation as the official tells that this is the last of the selection list. Choi Dong Yi browses & looks through them
Dogam is a Uigwe the bureau or office that runs the Royal Protocol for nation ceremony & banquet.
Jang Mu Yeol in Daejojeon tells Queen Inwon that Choi Dong Yi is well verse in the Inner Court protocol that they are many a things that she can’t refuse that she has to accept in face value & the matrimonial will be expedite quickly. Queen Inwon concurs with what jang Mu Yeol has just said, the most important is to have Prince Yeoning take residence outside the palace. Jang Mu Yeol nods in affirmative
Choi Dong Yi find none of the selection suitable to be Prince Yeoning’s consort
Choi Dong Yi: None of these candidates are deem suitable
Dogam Official: What?
Choi Dong Yi: I feels that what has been tendered before me, there is none that is deem suitable match for Prince Yeoning
Dogam Official: Will you like to give another look through then, Mama?
Choi Dong Yi: There is no need for that…I will personally go & select
Official: What?
Choi Dong Yi: In the matter of fact, actually I have a candidate that is most suitable in mind, it looks like the invitation wasn’t render to them, therefore it is best that I will personally go to them to asked from the in hand of marriage
Chief Eunuch marches at the corridors. Sukjong surprise to learn from Chief Eunuch Han that Choi Dong Yi will leave the palace to personally asked for the hand in marriage
Sukjong; What? Therefore Suk Bin will going out of the palace to personally asked for the hand of marriage
Chief Eunuch Han: yes indeed, Cheon Na
Sukjong: Who is that person who has caught the eye Suk Bin?
Chief Eunuch Han: That…seems….She seems that she is about to embark to go to Park Dong Joo’s residence
Sukjong: What?….Park Dong Joo!!!!
Im Sang Hyeon also has the same reaction like Sukjong when he learns from Chua Sang Dae Gam that Choi Dong Yi is heading to Park Dong Joo residence & asked whether Suk Bin is in the right frame of mind. Chua Sang Dae Gam agrees that Park Dong Joo is a well known & reputable scholar clan in the capital. The Namin official tells that Park Dong Joo’s reputation is in high regards that he was a former elders in the Namin faction glory. Im Sang Hyeon question & baffled why would Choi Dong Yi engage to have marital ties with Park Dong Joo & asked whether she thinks that this will get them off the case of driving Prince Yeoning from the palace
Park Dong Joo is a member of the former glory of the Namin faction & also a well known Doseong’s reputable family clan
Choi Dong Yi prepares to leave Bo Gyeong Dang for Park Dong Joo’s house as she asked Ae Jung & Bing Sang Gung to leave with her
Choi Dong Yi: Let us leave
Ae Jung & Bong Sang Gung: Yes, Mama
As they walk away, Queen Inwon comes to Bo Gyeong Dang with her entourage
Queen Inwon: Suk Bin, will you halt where you are!!!!
Choi Dong Yi stops then pleasantly turns to Queen Inwon & greets her
Choi Dong Yi: Mama?
Queen Inwon: Is this for this purpose & the reason that you have requested that you will personally wants to go & select the candidate of spouse, in order to find a strong support base from a reputable family. Do you think I will approve of this marital ties?
Choi Dong Yi: Mama!…. Mama has already render me the authority to managed Prince Yeoning matrimonial affairs, therefore until the time when the matter has been finalise & confirms, I will come to you for discussion, how is that then for you?
Queen Inwon: I say….Suk Bin!!!
Choi Dong Yi bows
Choi Dong Yi: My apology….Mama….but I must take my leave as I have matter to attend urgently
Queen Inwon taken aback by Choi Dong Yi’s stealth & tactful snub. Chow Dong Yi bow then step back & leaves Bo Gyeong Dang as Queen Inwon is left standing choke in grasp
Queen Inwon: How dare that person…..
Park Dong Joo’s valet tells Park Dong Joo that Choi Dong Yi has arrive at his residence. Park Dong Joo acknowledge as Choi Dong Yi enter the residence. Park Dong Joo greets Choi Dong Yi. Meanwhile Jang Mu Yeol tells Officer Min looking to do damage control that he needs to meet with Park Dong Joo’s acquaintance who is close to Park Dong Joo to try to prevent this marriage from happening & asked Officer Min to do this at once. Officer Min acknowledged & leaves
Cha Cheon Soo passes Jang Mu Yeol then passes comments to Cha Cheon Soo that he looks rather free & relax that it seems that over at Choi Dong Yi, it doesn’t looks hectic or busy then asked them not to do what they did prior in refusing the selection in having a suitable match & now finally Choi Dong Yi achieve nothing in the end to what she wanted in having Prince Yeoning to stay in residence at the palace. Cha Cheon Soo tells on the contrary that Choi Dong Yi will have success in achieve both the matter & also the matter will be achieve from Jang Mu Yeol rendering the most utmost effort. Jang Mu Yeol is surprised as Cha Cheon Soo stops his conversation there & walks away smiling
Officer Min comes suddenly & tells that there is trouble. Jang Mu Yeol asked what is matter. Jang Mu Yeol return to his office to find some of his staff on the ground then asked what is happening here, then one of the guard has a letter with him. It is a letter to the call of arms & Jang Mu Yeol tells it is the same person from that night incident has rendered him a warning. Jang Mu Yeol question who might that person be
Choi Dong Yi sits with Park Dong Joo then apologise for her sudden & abrupt visit to his residence. Park Dong Joo tells that it is not at all that he is honour with Choi Dong Yi’s visit. Park Dong Joo tells Choi Dong Yi that he wanted to send in his selection but her daughter is not of good health, therefore cancelled that intention but however Choi Dong Yi has personally come to his residence, he is indeed honoured. Choi Dong Yi is slightly surprised
Choi Dong Yi: My apology, Dae Gam, but it seem that there is a slight misunderstanding
Park Dong Joo: Misunderstanding, Mama?
Choi Dong Yi: I am not here to come & see you Dae Gam, moreover I am here to see someone that is in your residence
Park Dong Joo: What?
Seo Jung Je is the tutor in Park Dong Joo’s residence as the valet gives Seo Jung Je his month salary for his tutoring as Seo Jung Je looks at his pay check to find that there is an access of 5 nyangs then he returns back to the valet. The valet tells that Park Dong Joo has asked Seo Jung Je to look after his education of his children & the money is an incentive. Seo Jung Je tells that it is fine, he will stand to what he has asked for, if the children wants to strive in their education, it is his role as a teacher to asked his student to excel
Kim Gu Seon comes & tells that Seo Jung Je is such a hassle & asked him to accept the incentive. Seo Jung Je greets Kim Gu Seon then asked why is he here in the premises. Meanwhile in park Dong joo residence
Park Dong Joo: Are you making the reference to the person name Seo Jung Je?
Choi Dong Yi: Yes, I am…I have heard that he is tutoring your children at your residence
Park Dong Joo: Then however…Mama….are you planning to engage…
Choi Dong Yi: Yes that is precisely correct. It is my intention & wish that I will like to engage Seo Jung Je’s daughter as a marital match for Prince Yeoning as his Consort
Park Dong Joo mouth agape
Park Dong Joo: What?
Sukjong learns from Seo Yong Gi that Choi Dong Yi what Seo Jung Je’s daughter as Prince Yeoning’s wife
Sukjong: You say…Seo Jung Je….who is that person…it seems that it my 1st time hearing that name
Seo Yong Gi: It will be, since he is just a Jin Sa with no achievement records to his credential
Jin Sa or “literary licentiate” is the person who passes the lower literary examination that refers to those who passed the proficiency of the 4 book & 6 Classics. The literary examination was divided into a lower and higher examination. In turn, in the lower literary examination some candidates applied for a “classics licentiate” or saengwon and others for a “literary licentiate” or jinsa. After passing these lower examinations saengjin-gwa, they could proceed to the higher examination or else they will be give supplementary ranks. From each regular administration of the test, a total of 100 successful candidates were selected for each licentiate. These were drawn from a pool of 600 for each licentiate, of which 200 were chosen from the capital and 400 were apportioned from the various provinces. These Jin Sa or “literary licentiate” are not keep in high regards. In modern term, they are just people will a college degree & will do clerical administration
Sukjong frowns at Seo Jung Je’s humble credentials
Sukjong: What…a Jin Sa?
Seo yong Gi: Seo Jung Je has enter the San Ma examination then passed out as Jin Sa but then he has no interest in government administration that he has taken up tutoring
Sukjong: I wonder why she has chose to choose that person, are you really certain that this is Suk Bin’s decision?
Seo Yong Gi: Yes it is….this has always was in Mama’s mindset & decision from prior before
Sukjong looks rather baffled
Sukjong: This is really!!
Choi Dong Yi goes to Seo Jung Je’s cottage
Seo Jong Je: My humble apology that you had to come to my worn out & meager abode
Choi Dong Yi: Not at all…it is my render apology & shortcoming that I have abruptly come to see you suddenly unannounced. You must know the intention of my visit to see you…
Seo Jung Je: Yes, Teacher (Kim Gu Seon) has mentioned to me prior that I have knowledge of the matter, Mama, although in my humble background that there is no reason for me to declines & seen as an honour but then we have no qualification to engage martial ties with the Royal Household. If you wish to render support for Prince Yeoning, you need the political stronghold family to assist you, there is many aplenty of those families that might help you. I have no interest in politics & don’t have the experience
Choi Dong Yi: This is that very reason that I have select you has a choice candidate
Seo Jung Je: Mama!
Choi Dong Yi: Did you mentioned stronghold family?….Yes, I acknowledge & recognise that Prince Yeoning require the needs of a stronghold family like yours but however politics can win or reign over all the authorities in this world. It should not be wrestle or grab but the strength to be shared it, the strength to able to balance integrity & human dignity & moreover the strength to acknowledge that what its own is not fundamental to all, this is what I will like to render those true “strengths” to for Prince Yeoning. I wish to prove to all that these strengths will able to win & reign over the world. I hope that you can strive to render that strength to Prince Yeoning, also it is my sincere hope to have the person the likes like you at Prince Yeoning’s side that always will developed & help in those aspiration
Seo Jung Je relents
Choi Dong Yi meets with Seo Hae In, daughter of Seo Jung Je, the future Queen Jeongseong, who serve Choi Dong Yi tea, as Choi Dong Yi “inspects” her future daughter in law. Seo Hae In invites Choi Dong Yi to savour the tea served
Seo Hae In: Suk Bin Mama….
Choi Dong Yi: Is your name is Hae In?
Seo Hae In: Yes
Choi Dong Yi: Fine!
Choi Dong Yi is in smiles that she looks really satisfied in Seo Hae In
Choi Dong Yi: just like what I have hear that you have such gentle warm & intelligence in your eyes
Kim Gu Seon & Seo Jung Je at the distance, as Kim Gu Seon telling Seo Jung Je not to be hesitant that Kim Gu Seon has given his approval of the marital ties & why Seo Jung Je is still hesitant in doubts. Seo Jung Je sigh & in the end nods his approval. Kim Gu Seon is delighted
Queen Jeongseong when she was young, her father in law Sukjong dotes on her, each day when he sees her, Sukjong will definitely radiant in smiles, moreover Queen Jeongseong’s disposition & temperament was elegant, generous & filial piety that she will comes at all weather without fail to send her greetings to her father in law then will nurse them when they are ill & serve them their medicine tonic. Queen Jeongseong also renders the same greeting to her mother in law Choi Suk Bin at Bo Gyeong Dang & often visits her at her residence. Although that Queen Jeongseong’s family is politically link with Noron faction & was implicate, during Gyeongjong’s reign the Shinim purge in 1721-1722 called the Shinim Sahwa (辛壬士祸), Queen Jeongseong was also implicate but then Queen Jeongseong still carries on to do her duty to the memorial of Sukjong & Choi Suk Bin
Yeongjo & Queen Jeongseong didn’t have a harmonious martial marriage due to the constant harassment of the intensified faction conflicts & the handful Queen Dowager Seonui of Eo Clan (Gyeongjong 2nd Queen 1705-1730), then due to some unknown reason, Queen Jeongseong was childless but she has a bonding relationship with her “default” son Crown Prince Sado that she treat him as her own son. It was said that Queen Jeongseong was the mediate & buffer between Yeongjo & Crown Prince Sado & when she died, the father & son relationship collapse. Hyegyeonggong in her memoirs wrote recalls Queen Jeongseong was warm & gentle & benevolent in nature that her “default” mother in law has a very cordial relationship with her
Yeongjo 33rd years of his reign in 1757, in was recorded in the annals that Queen Jeongseong’s illness suddenly took a bad turn & deteriorated that the symptoms portray that her finger nail turn blue, constant vomits black blood, 2 days later, she passed away at Changdeokgong, she was 66 years old
It is said that Yeongjo made constant visit when Queen Jeongseong was ill, when she became seriously ill, Yeongjo wrote a memoir about Queen Jeongseong titled “大王大妃行状” of the remembrance of their memories, cherish hope & dreams that he has greatest hope that they were to grow old & grey together in which Yeongjo continues to live his life until he was in the 80s
Crown Prince Sado mourns in grief for the lost of Queen Jeongseong. He wrote many articles of poetry for her condolences in her funeral oration which was collect in “凌虚关漫稿”
Queen Jeongseong was buried in Hongneung 弘陵. She was given the title Queen Jeongseong in 1759
Dalseong Seo clans is from Daegu, Gyeongsang. Dalseong Seo Clan was highly prestigious noble class clan that has produced numerous renowned scholars from the 17th to 18th centuries. They built Gu Am Seowon to memorialise their distinguished figure among the ancestors in their clan. Later Dalseong Seo clan has Seo Yu Geo penname is Pung Seok and his clan seat is Dalseong. His posthumous title is Mungan. He had a high position in the government in the reign of Sunjo and Heonjo, and had a profound knowledge of Silhak (Practical Learning) and the books of various philosophers and scholars. The Dalseong Seo clan still in existence today
The Royal Court adjourned from Court. Jung In Guk surprise to learn Shim Yun Taek that Choi Dong Yi has reject all selection that was tendered & yet Shim Yun Taek did nothing to prevent this from happening. Shim Yun Taek apologise to Jung In Guk that he didn’t notify him on the matter prior. Jung In Guk is dumbfounded & find this matter crazy that has lost it senses. Jung In Guk is appalled that Choi Dong Yi has chosen a Jin Sa family as in laws, even choosing a reputable family is frown upon, how can she choose a Jin San family then Jung In Guk question how are they going to support Prince Yeoning in the future, that Prince Yeoning will have to take residence outside the palace, what are they supposed to do. Shim Yun Taek assures that the matter will never happened. Jung In Guk is surprised at the remark. Shim Yun Taek tells Seo Jung Je will be the person who can guarantee the assured that it will not happened to Prince Yeoning. Jung In Guk asked what does that mean that Seo Jung Je can safeguard Prince Yeoning from leaving the palace
Kim Gu Seon & Choi Dong Yi ponders at the tree that is growing in Seo Jung Je’s cottage
Choi Dong Yi: When I first came to this cottage then having listen to what you have said, never would have imagine that matter will have come to such
Kim Gu Seon: yes…at the time, when I told that story Mama just listen & just pass it with a smile as a joking comment
Choi Dong Yi: I pray that this will eventually protect Prince Yeoning
Im Sang Hyeon surprise that Choi Dong Yi has chosen a Jin Sa family as in laws then laughs Choi Dong Yi who is from Cheonmin class will go & choose an impoverished gentry family as marital ties, this is most suited. Cha Sang Dae Gam tells that they got worried for nothing, they will just have to wait for Prince Yeoning’s marriage to be over & done with. Im Sang Hyeon tells that Choi Dong Yi is nothing to be reckon than he initially thought, that now it has come to that, they can relax
Im sang Hyeon valet comes that Park Dong Joo is outside & has come to see him. Im Sang Hyeon is caught surprised at Park Dong Joo visit at his residence. Im Sang Hyeon comes to see Park Dong Joo then asked what is the purpose of his sudden visit. Park Dong Joo looks anxious
Park Dong Joo: Don’t you all realise or have any knowledge…what kind of person is Seo Jung Je?
Im Sang Hyeon: What? What are you here prattling about?
Park Dong Joo: It seems that you don’t know, now it is not the time to relax or let down their guard or alert
Jang Mu Yeol leaves his office, someone is observing his movements. Soron & Namin faction discussing what are they going to do about the matter as they look rather worried. Jang Mu Yeol comes into the meeting then asked Im Sang Hyeon what are they implying to mean that there is now a problem. Im Sang Hyeon tells that it seems that they have been outplayed & con by Choi Dong Yi. Jang Mu Yeol is surprised. Park Dong Joo explains that the problems lies in Seo Jung Je. It seems that Seo Jung Je’s residence carries the Hwang Gi (Emperor’s Dwellings). Jang Mu Yeol surprise that Seo Jung Je possess Hwang Gi. The crowd confirms that this residence carries the Hwang Gi.
王气 Hwang Gi or in Chinese Huang Qi is in so called geomancy practice terms that a person or place has render heaven’s worthy of an Emperor’s Dwellings that is an active principle forming part of any living thing.
People are crowding Seo Jung Je’s house like a tourist attraction & looking in & telling that this is the residence of Prince Yeoning’s future in laws. Oh Tae Pung & Oh Ho Yang goes to take the front row as Oh Tae Pung tells because of this place that Oh Tae Pung was reject from the selection list. Oh Ho Yang tells Choi Dong Yi has lose all her senses. Then the crowd tells that this can’t be said as this place carries Hwang Gi. Oh Tae Pung scold the crowd for adding lip to comment. Oh Tae Pung asked what the crowd mentioned about Hwang Gi. The Crowd explains that it seems that that the former King Seongjong (1457-1494)’s father Crown Prince Uigyeong’s spirit resides here then the crowd tells that not only that this was the place that King Sejo also did his education here. Oh Ho Yang tells that this place has King Sejo & Seongjong. The Crowd tells that look at the huge tree at the compound that this tree was personally planted by Crown Prince Uigyeong that has a 500 years old history. Oh Ho Yang asked the crowd whether this is true as they nod in affirmative. Oh Ho Yang derives that technically that both Crown Prince Yun & Price Yeoning can’t both ascend the throne. Oh tae Pung then realise that if Prince Yeoning comes over to this place then he may return to the palace as King. Oh Ho Yang tells that it will be indeed
King Sejo is the grandfather to Seongjong. Seongjong’s father Crown Prince Uigyeong was give a posthumous title King Deokjong. Seongjong was the King in the drama “The King & I”
The final 15 mins of Dong Yi Episode 56
Meanwhile Jang Mu Yeol think this is preposterous that the Soron faction set themselves to believe in such folk tales that they will wavers their stand & mind set. Im Sang Hyeon tells that it is not them who are superstitious but then it is the general populace believe in such folk tales that worries them. Im Sang Hyeon tells that they can provoke public sentiments even how absurd it may be, this is why public sentiments are the most feared. Then they can conclude to think that what implication that the public sentiments of the populace might have when Prince Yeoning takes up residence outside the palace. The populace will lead to believe that Prince Yeoning will be the rightful King. Jang Mu Yeol tells that they will not allow Prince Yeoning to leave the palace due to their fear for public sentiments. Namin faction concurs that they can’t because of fear allow Prince Yeoning to reside in the palace. Chua Sang Dae Gam argues that if Prince Yeoning goes to private residence that the pull to attract public sentiment, what are they going to do about that, they can’t take lightly or undermine to what public sentiment might react. Jang Mu Yeol insist to tells that nothing of this sort will happened as the official mutter
Seo Yong Gi & Shim Yun Taek meets with Choi Dong Yi at Bo Gyeong Dang
Seo Yong Gi: Mama?
Choi Dong Yi: How is the progress, Yeong Gam?
Seo Yong Gi: Just has we anticipate, on learning about the truth, the Soron faction is now in frezy tumult
Shim Yun Taek: We still don’t to what extent that they will take this lure will effective whether it will force them into the limbo to whether to send Prince Yeoning out of the palace as they intent or waver by the fear of public sentiment when he goes outside, if this doesn’t work out as we foreseen, they is no way that we can prevent this from happening
Choi Dong Yi is playing the game “call my bluff”
Jang Mu Yeol comes out from the meeting to tell that the debate has turn stalemate. Jang Mu Yeol said this was a seize opportunity that he not let go. Jang Mu Yeol leaves with Officer Min & tells that they will eliminate the root cause to end this debate.
Jang Mu Yeol leave his residence as someone hurls flying darts & hit on of Jang Mu Yeol’s body guard, as the masked assailant who is Cha Cheon Soo comes to engage with Jang Mu Yeol’s security then with a few spinning kick, Cha Cheon Soo floors them down to the ground. Officer Min asked Jang Mu Yeol to escape. Officer Min takes on cha Cheon Soo who see Jang Mu Yeol leaving. Cha Cheon Soo defeats Officer Min & goes after Jang Mu Yeol as cha Cheon Soo takes off his mask
Cha Cheon Soo cuts Jang Mu Yeol escape route & realise that the assailant is Cha Cheon Soo. Cha Cheon Soo tells that none of this will happened if jang Mu Yeol has taken to Cha Cheon Soo’s warnings. Jang Mu Yeol tells that Cha Cheon Soo will be free from this implication to what he is doing. Cha Cheon Soo tells that it looks like Jang Mu Yeol’s life is now in his hands. Cha Cheon Soo stand down his sword then show a book as Jang Mu Yeol asked what is that. Cha Cheon Soo tells that it is a book that records Jang Mu Yeol’s past that is unable to be kept in concealment. Cha Cheon Soo tells that Jang Mu Yeol was great in keeping it under wraps but he was fortunate to dig this out but with some added effort. Cha Cheon Soo tells that it show that the known righteous Jang Mu Yeol that is seen in public vary in great discrepancies. Jang Mu Yeol has mercantile dealing with the merchant from in & out of Doseong that is keep at such disclosure that no one knows.
Kyeong Sang is Capital merchants
Sung Sang is outskirt merchant
Cha Cheon Soo asked Jang Mu Yeol to adhere to what is about to say, Cha Cheon Soo has already made 3 attempts on Jang Mu Yeol, then he will at no time, will disclose Jang Mu Yeol dealing & crimes to public knowledge, then also in regards to your life, I take it at a moment notice in such ease, this is what he came to convey to Jang Mu Yeol. Cha Cheon Soo assures Jang Mu Yeol it will not be today, as he require Jang Mu Yeol to do something important for him at once, what is that, Cha Cheon Soo will now tell him & he must adheres to his instructions
Choi Dong Yi is pacing at Bo Gyeong Dang. Bong sang Gung comes in as Choi Dong Yi asked how is the progress as Bong Sang Gung tells that the Royal Court has assemble in Injeongjeon to debate in Prince Yeoning. Choi Dong Yi looks anxious
Han Jang Bu hopes that matter will work out well for Prince Yeoning’s favour. Hwang Jung Gu concurs as Cha Cheon Soo comes in as Hwang Jung Gu ask where did Cha Cheon Soo gone to that the palace is about to be in tumult. Cha Cheon Soo tells Seo Yong Gi that he has heard that Royal Court has assembles in Injeongjeon. Seo Yong Gi tells that what Soron faction has to say on this debate is the most important
Chua Sang Dae Gam asked Im Sang Hyeon what are going to decided. Im Sang Hyeon tells that this issue can’t be conceal from public that they can’t take lightly to public sentiments, then Chua Sang Dae Gam tells that the debate will fall on the Namin faction as Chua Sang Dae Gam asked Im sang Hyeon to support their debate. Im Sang Hyeon is in dilemma
Jang Mu Yeol is upset that he has blackmailed by Cha Cheon Soo
In Daejeon, Jung In Guk debate that Prince Yeoning is too young to reside outside the palace that matrimonial can be taken after a few more years. Chua Sang Dae Gam tells that this is Royal protocols dictates that Prince who are married must reside in private residence. Sukjong also understands what the protocol dictates but however, he reminds the Royal Court that Prince Yeoning’s safety was threaten in private residency, this knowledge they already made know to them & yet they want to sent the young Prince Yeoning to private residence. Chua Sang Dae Gam tells Sukjong must take consideration to the law of the land that Crown Prince Yun’s position as Prince Successor. The Royal Court chorus that Sukjong must consider for Prince Successor’s position & Sukjong must take their petition & consideration
Jang Mu Yeol is blackmailed to advocate in favour in the justification of Prince Yeoning
Jang Mu Yeol: Cheon Na, this is not seen to be necessary for Prince Yeoning to do so
Sukjong is surprise & so is the rest of the Court
Jang Mu Yeol: In the past, King Jungjong’s son Prince Bokseong after his marriage, it was after 2 years, only consummate his martial ties & this doesn’t go against Royal protocol
Prince Bokseong (복성군), the only son of Royal Noble Consort Gyeong from the Park clan.
King Jungjong (1488-1544) the 11th Joseon King & Dae Jang Geum’s King
Chua Sang Dae Gam is appalled that Jang Mu Yeol has spoken in favour of Prince Yeoning
Sukjong: Cheon Na, just as you have said…now if prince Yeoning were to seek private residency outside the palace then Prince Yeoning will face with perils danger to his safety therefore to give priority & consideration for prince Yeoning’s safety, it will be best that Prince Yeoning continues to reside in the palace
Royal Court mutters as some nods & some is in dismay. Sukjong is pleased with the argument
Meanwhile in Bo Gyeong, Choi Dong Yi learns on what has happened in Daejeon that Jang Mu Yeol came to advocate for Prince Yeoning
Choi Dong Yi: is this true?….This argument was really brought & came forward by Jang Mu Yeol
Shim Yun Taek looks just as surprised
Shim Yun Taek: Yes, Mama
Choi Dong Yi ponder in clueless
Jang Mu Yeol passes Cha Cheon Soo then as they path crosses
Cha Cheon Soo. It looks like fame & ambition doesn’t surpasses to the value of life, isn’t it so, Yeong Gam?
Jang Mu Yeol: Yes, indeed, the 2 items that you have in your possession reflects my stand, but however it is best that you vanquish me sooner than later, just as to your knowledge, my stratagems in tactics is somewhat to be reckon
Jang Mu Yeol walks away as Cha Cheon Soo looks on
Prince Yeoning learns from Ae Jung that he doesn’t need to leave the palace
Prince Yeoning: Is this true that I don’t need to leave the palace? After my matrimonial ceremony that I can continue to reside in the palace
Ae Jung: Yes Mama, this is indeed
Prince Yeoning: This is really true…you are not pulling my leg & playing a prank on me
Ae Jung: Oh Mama, how can I dare to play a prank on you?
Prince Yeoning looks thrilled
In Donggungjeon, Crown Prince Yun learns from his residence Sang Gung that the Royal Court has decided that Prince Yeoning will reside in the palace as Crown Prince Yun express gladness
Chief Eunuch Han informs Sukjong that Choi Dong Yi seek his audience
Sukjong: Quickly….Please asked her to enter qui
Chief Eunuch Han: Yes Cheon Na
Chief Eunuch Han leaves as Choi Dong Yi enters Daejeon & both of them smiles at each other
Sukjong: Dong Yi!
Choi Dong Yi & Sukjong sits down
Choi Dong Yi: Cheon Na!…I have just heard the news from Injeongjeon
Sukjong: What actually has happened here?…How can you come about to have these people change their mindset?….
Choi Dong Yi: I will slowly disclose the matter to you in time….everything to the matter
Sukjong: It looks like you are still really amaze me in your ability to pull out sudden surprise & astonishment on me…This is really fortunate & a relief. It was driving me crazy that I wasn’t able to do anything to the matter, now we can finally able to joyfully anticipate Prince Yeoning’s matrimony
Choi Dong Yi: Cheon Na!
Sukjong: I will definitely make certain that this matrimony is conduct in lavish & grand ceremony therefore you must not tell me that I can’t do so & must not, do you understand…..
Choi Dong Yi: Yes, Cheon Na…This time, I will not choose to decline
Sukjong & Choi Dong Yi can laugh & it has been a while
In Prince Yeoning’s quarters, Choi Dong Yi & Cha Cheon Soo prepare Prince Yeoning for his matrimony ceremony as Choi dong Yi in her happiness, doing some final touches on Prince Yeoning
Choi Dong Yi: It is done….sit down….
Prince Yeoning sits down as Cha Cheon Soo express happiness as well
Choi Dong Yi: Orabeoni! All of this can was done & happened was all due to your utmost effort
Cha Cheon Soo: Not at all, Mama
Cha Cheon Soo turns to Prince Yeoning
Cha Cheon Soo: How is it then, Mama? Today is your Gwallye then your matrimony, what is your feelings towards the matter
Gwallye is ceremony of the coming of age before marriage
Prince Yeoning: Honestly, I don’t know what my feelings is now, Uncle, do I really need to get married?
Cha Cheon Soo: Yes, Mama! Compare to me, you are sooner in getting married than me, therefore in comparison, you are more an adult than me.
Prince Yeoning: What, I am in comparison more an adult than Uncle
Cha Cheon Soo & Choi Dong Yi laughs
Choi Dong Yi with Prince Yeoning alone
Choi Dong Yi: Geum Ah?
Prince Yeoning: Yes, Eomeoni!
Choi Dong Yi: Do you know what is the significant of the Gwallye ceremony?
Prince Yeoning: You have said that it is to marks the rite of passage to adulthood; one must exhort to shed my child-like ways & acquire a mature mindset
Choi Dong Yi: yes, it is indeed & that you must now start to have a mature & sturdy mindset, now you begin to have someone that you need to safe guard, moreover you need to be concern of the welfare of many people
Prince Yeoning: Yes, Eomeoni!
Prince Yeoning does his gwallye ceremony in Daejojeon witness by Sukjong, Queen Inwon & Choi Dong Yi is ceremonial regalia, watch by happiness to those around Choi Dong Yi
Then the matrimonial ceremony of Prince Yeoning with the future Queen Jeongseong of Dalseong Seo Clan
In the Joseon Dynasty once the ceremony & banquet is schedule to be held then a temporary bureau called a Dogam will be established then with the cooperation with the Sillokcheong (Annals recording) & Jangsucheong, they will plan, conduct & record the ceremony & banquet. Details of the ceremony & banquet will hence compiled into Uigwe which literary means the records of the Royal protocols. This illustration of the Uigwe provided a pictorial information such as decoration & the arrangement of the banquet or ceremony like the venue, table setting, music & dances. In the drama Yi San, the role of the Dohwaseo was important for this documentation
Once the Dogam is established, work will be divided to 3 categories Jangakwon (Music Bureau) which took responsibility of musical instruments, music, music masters, dances, custodians & costume. The 2nd Hojo (Bureau of Tax/Finance), making decision on the dishes serves & the number of utensil & tables then in turn will assign the task to Naejasi & Naeseomsi (both are under the Bureau/Office of Procurement/Personnel). Naejasi prepares the dining table & flower arrangement for the Royal Household, while Naeseomsi was in charge of the food & beverage. The Yebinsi (the former bureau that Jang Hee Jae was in charge) was responsible for the table setting for the Government Officials. Yebinsi also conducts a rehearsal of the ceremony according to Royal Protocols
In Bo Gyeong Dang, Bong Sang Gung comes in
Bong Sang Gung: Mama!
Choi Dong Yi: Has Prince Yeoning retire to his bed
Bong Sang Gung: Yes, he did, Ae Jung is suffering over there, that he keep saying that his spouse is as pretty as his own Mother, just saying that, Prince Yeoning couldn’t dozed off to bed to sleep
Choi Dong Yi: Is it really?
Bong Sang Gung: I do wish that the time will fly pass quickly, when Prince Yeoning is 15 years old, then he can consummate his marital ties then after be pregnant & have a posterity
Choi Dong Yi: What…he still about 10 years old?….It is still a long way more to that & you are already think so far ahead
Bong Sang Gung: It looks like I thinking too far ahead
Choi Dong Yi: Yes, that is correct, do you want me so quickly to become a grandmother
Bong Sang Gung: Then the most happiest person will be none but you
Choi Dong Yi laughs at that thought
Sukjong takes a stroll with Choi Dong Yi
Sukjong: Yes, this is indeed, it should be so
Choi Dong Yi: When I asked Seo Jung Je for marriage proposal, that I was just conjuring an interesting conjure for all to see. The Soron faction seems to be afraid of this implication
Sukjong: Yes it is indeed. There is nothing that can surpass in comparison than this matter in rendering fears to them
Sukjong turns to Choi Dong Yi
Choi Dong Yi: Thank you for upholding your promise to me, Cheon Na…moreover also allowing me to able to personally managed & decides on the marital matters to Prince Yeoning’s marriage that I was able to see this through to the very end
Sukjong: This is a gentleman’s promise but if the King was to say, that there could be some falsehood in the matter but however, I still feels that Prince Yeoning needs a political family to support him
Choi Dong Yi: Cheon Na!
Sukjong: I am aware what your true intention are in your decision but however in order for Prince Yeoning’s future & that path he must take, one must think that in comparison that it is seem important in able to hold a grip on a political faction
Choi Dong Yi: What are you implying in saying that Prince Yeoning’s path that he must take in the future, Cheon Na?
Sukjong: Dong Yi! Although in this matter, they have not succeeded in swaggered their schemes, the Soron faction definitely will not let go off Prince Yeoning
Sukjong pass Choi Dong Yi
Sukjong: As for me to say, that although they are my most favoured & cherish posterity but however in the eyes of political faction, Crown Prince Yun & Prince Yeoning are seen as their political tools. Soron faction for Crown Prince Yun & Noron faction for Prince Yeoning, they will not stop embroiling in conflicts & battles…moreover, as to your knowledge & awareness in great clarity what the future path that Prince Yeoning must take & what fate destiny will loied for that child
Choi Dong Yi: Cheon Na?
Sukjong walk closer to Choi Dong Yi in a serious tone
Sukjong: I am now asking in regards to a matter that is of utmost importance, Dong Yi….
Choi dong Yi looks at Sukjong attentive
Sukjong: Not standing here in the status on this nation’s Monarch moreover just as the a father of a child, I wish to asked the mother of the child which is you….
Choi dong Yi slightly baffled
Sukjong: Do you think there is a probability that Prince Yeoning can ascend the throne?
Choi Dong Yi is taken aback
Sukjong: It is only that option & alternative route, that it will guarantee that child’s survival & safety in the palace
Choi Dong Yi hesitates
Choi Dong Yi; After Cheon Na’s passing, the person who will succeeded the throne after you, will only & will be Crown Prince Yun. This fundamental can’t be change or displaced & must be done
Sukjong stare into Choi Dong Yi eyes
Choi Dong Yi: But however, …however, the path that will able to guarantee Prince Yeoning survival chance, that will be…as I must acknowledge is for prince Yeoning to be King…yes this is indeed, Cheon Na & must be so….as this is…for I am the child’s mother….this will becomes the heartfelt determination
I’m looking forward to Dong Yi final days & still holding out for that one final emotional between SJ/DY and that can only takes place when she goes to heaven leaving him alone
It’s not necessary a sad ending showing her death, she has Sukjong love and spend almost all her life beside him so that’s right there is a happy ending
Anyways, I prefer seeing her spending her final day outside the Palace. There hasn’t been that may outdoor scenes latley, just in-studio and that GARDEN!
wow, pungsan has come back! Finally Dong Yi shows her smart moves again. I mean in JHB’s death, actually it’s all because of JHB and her gank’s doing. All of their evil thing to harm Dongyi and Yeoning strike back to them..Dong Yi actually didn’t do anything. But now, she definitely makes moves, really smart moves (beyond my mind) to protect her son, but also not give up to politic conspiracy in the palace. she really surprised everyone, Sukjong, JMY, Im Sang Hyeon, Park Dong Joo (If I were him, i would’ve hide my face somewhere). Poor Park Dog Joo he thougth Dong Yi wants to become in-law with him and pretends her daughter is not in good health and innocently Dong Yi said: I’m sorry, there’s a slight misunderstanding..that’s my favorite scene)
Thank you Jackie, you’re a pungsan too
I actually like ep56..How Dong Yi make a move to save her son and its true it beyond my imagination.Who knows that impoverised gentry family is the one who save her son.And of course I like how Dong yi make and advice to the Queen…Even though QIW always trying to show her power to Dong Yi..Dong Yi didn’t intimidate at all and she didn’t even regret her decision reject the Queen designation.
I’m actually impressed that Dong Yi is actually far sighted person and how all the soron faction has been fooled by Dong Yi action.They shouldn’t underestimate Dong Yi the ‘Pungsan’ especially jang Mu Yeol..at last he is the one who help Dong Yi achive her goal…she’s not only save her son from leaving the palace..she also get her ideal marriage.
I wonder what more ordeal that Dong Yi will face after this and how she will protect her son.
I wonder what more ordeal that Dong Yi will face after this and how she will protect her son.
After seeing the queen dowager, queen and an ex-queen die in this series, I hope the PD will not let Dong Yi die too. There’s just too many deaths already. I know this drama is about Dong Yi but it is not necessary to include her death……I do not wish to see a beautiful dead corpse being held by a weeping, broken hearted king……I wish to see a happy, mature, proud and secure Dong Yi as my last mental image of her in this drama ….It’ll just be nice to see her radiant smile….if SJ and Geum is included in the last frame…that would be a nice image to remember…
Jackie, thanks also for JHB”s wardrobe album….it summarized her roles very well.
I’m feeling negative vibes for the new Queen….acting high and mighty already…I’m glad to see CP Yun rejected her request to eat but willing to listen to DY because she brought him a well thought out meal and explained why she is serving him these ordinary foods …she sincerely cared for him and he seemed to have felt that.
