Dong Yi's
Fifty Seven
Sukjong: For the sake of Crown Prince Yun and P. Yeoning, in order to take the throne, so you want to save them both, fine! It was really your idea, naturally the palace would use a strategy to defeat the enemy or else you would gather, but having such feelings, could only be possessed by a person like yourself.
Dong Yi: Cheon Na? Sukjong returned to Daejeon and he asked Eunuch Han to leave, he wanted to be alone and thought. Dong Yi also did the same in his residence. Sukjong: But it is impossible for the two Princes to ascend the throne simultaneously, the laws of this land do not permit him, only one Prince will continue the throne and never 2.
Prince Yeoning and Princess Dalseong Seo visit Queen Inwon to offer their greetings.
Ae Jung and Bong Sang Gung feel restless every time the couple visit the Queen to greet her, if this continues Bong Sang Gung said it is better to stay in a private residence than to tense continuously.
Prince Yeoning and his wife saluted Queen Inwon. The two looked radiant while Queen Inwon gave no expression in responding to the two.
Jang Mu Yeol observed Yeoning and his wife from afar, after the two left, he met Queen Inwon. Jang Mu Yeol apologized for failing to get Yeoning out of the palace, this was due to Dong Yi's tactics. He did not imagine Dong Yi using such a tactic.
Queen Inwon asked Dong Yi's tactics, it was true that Dong Yi used the legend of the Hwang Gi element to evoke public sentiment.
Jang Mu Yeol asked the Queen not to be anxious, even though Dong Yi used all sorts of means to unseat the Crown Prince..
Queen Inwon cut in and she asked if Jang Mu Yeol was not suspicious of Dong Yi's movements. You mean His Majesty? Jang Mu Yeol asked.
Queen Inwon thought Dong Yi would tie the marriage to a strong and reputable family, but now Dong yi only ties the marriage to the family of a Jin Sa. It's something that doesn't make sense.
Jang Mu Yeol said that Dong Yi wanted to use the legend of Seo Jung Je's residence as the reason.
Queen Inwon thought it was unnecessary, if Dong yi only wanted to spark public sentiment, he simply sent out Prince Yeoning alone to the residence so that the public believed that Yeoning was the next King candidate.
Queen: Dong Yi is a man of high intelligence, if he wants to shift the position of Crown Prince, why would he be careless and stupid to hold a wedding.
Jang Mu Yeol said this was the reason why they had to be extra careful because they did not know what Dong yi had in mind.
Seo Yong Gi oversaw military demonstration exercises. His men Hwang Jung Gu and Han Jang Bu ran to him and reported that His Majesty issued an order to cancel seeing this military demonstration.
Seo Yong Gi was astonished and he read the letter. They had been preparing for this exercise for a month.
Noron's party heard that Sukjong canceled the Mi Si clock board meeting (1-3 pm) until further notice. Not only that, Noron heard that His Majesty also canceled seeing the military demonstration for a few days.
Jung In Guk was astonished, what was his reason, what was his Sire unwell. Party members said that Shim Yun Taek went to the Palace Hospital to find out.
Cha Cheon Soo meets Shim Yun Taek at the Palace Hospital and he feels anxious, because His Majesty has already postponed all his activities, are you here to find out if Your Majesty is sick. Shim Yun Taek said if Sukjong chooses to be sick at this time then we will get into trouble.
Cha Cheon Soo believes that Baginda baik2 only. Shim Yun Taek was astonished, His current majesty does not want to meet or contact the council members, he definitely has a reason.
Shim Yun Taek asked: What is the reason?
Shim Yun Taek met Dong Yi and he was aghast when he heard that Dong yi had already said his plan about P. Yeoning on Sukjong.
Shim Yun Taek: What? Your Majesty has already told His Majesty?
Dong Yi: Yes, I already told her.
Shim Yun Taek: But Your Majesty, this is very risky, even though His Majesty is very understanding and open. But his fear caused a misunderstanding.
Dong Yi: I understand because whatever I say will lead to consequences and misunderstandings but my desire is already unanimous, although I know the risks, I do not dare to hide this matter from Cheon Na.
After returning from Bo Gyeong Dang, Shim Yun Taek asked Seo Yong Gi's opinion, whether this would not make people misunderstand Dong yi's intentions, if he wanted to shift the position of Crown Prince.
Seo Yong Gi felt that if Sukjong knew Dong yi very well, he would not think otherwise. After all, His Majesty also knows that one2 ways to ensure the safety of P. Yeoning is by becoming King.
Shim Yun Taek asked then how His Majesty would consider this. Seo Yong Gi said that the choice of decision is in his hands. Shim Yun Taek was astonished.
Cha Cheon Soo asks, Is it true that he calls it Dong Yi's greedy wish?
Dong yi: Yes, it is true that if Cheon Na says that, he says only I can think like that, what exactly does Cheon Na mean by saying this, Orrabuni? Although I have been with Sukjong for so long, I can't absorb or guess what Sukjong thinks.
I understand for the sake of keeping Crown Prince Yun and P safe. Yeoning and all, then it will look like a stupid wish but no matter how hard I will not give up on that wish.
Cha Cheon Soo: Mom!
Dong Yi: So this is why I was afraid, what will Cheon Na do regarding this matter, now what is his decision with this matter.
Jang Mu Yeol met Im Sang Hyeon at his residence and said, Your Majesty has already put off all business, it seems like he wants to think about Crown Prince Yun and P. Yeoning. This is called the calm before a big storm.
Im Sang Hyeon asked what do you mean now that His Majesty is making a decision on this matter? Jang Mu yeol confirmed.
In Daejeon. Eunuch Han was agitated. Do Seong Ji arrived and he asked His Majesty does not want to see anyone, what should we do?
Sukjong was inside and pondered.
Jang Mu Yeol came to Min and said that the atmosphere of the palace was tense and he believed that there would soon be a storm here. Jang Mu yeol asked, is what he asked for ready? Min said he had prepared it. Jang Mu Yeol asked Min to speed her up in case of unexpected conditions. Min understood and left.
Cha Cheon Soo is on his way and someone is following him, but Cha Cheon Soo realizes it, this is Cha Cheon Soo man!
Bong Sang Gung reports that His Majesty seems to have made up his mind. Now the palace council has gathered, but His Majesty did not go there directly but to the Queen's residence first.
Dong Yi understood.
Sukjong goes to Inwon and says that he has something very important to do with Queen Inwon.
Yoo Sang Gung wondered strangely, why did His Majesty go to the Queen's residence instead of Bo Gyeong Dang, whatever the decision of His Majesty should be to meet Dong Yi for discussion.
Sukjong leaves the Queen's residence and Kasim Han asks if he wants to go to Bo Gyeong Dang? No Sukjong said, I will not go to Bo Gyeong Dang. Sukjong asked Eunuch Han to leave, there were some things he had to finish.
Queen Inwon was shocked by Sukjong's decision. Why did His Majesty make such a sudden decision, is it possible that His Majesty really2 would want to do this to Dong Yi?
The palace hall had already gathered and they were pondering what this was. Sukjong arrives. Crown Prince Yun greeted outside Injeongjeon. Sukjong asked Crown Prince Yun to come inside with him. Yun was surprised, Ah Ba mama, you want me to enter Injeongjeon with you?
Sukjong nodded, yes.
Queen Inwon left for Bo Gyeong Dang with her entourage.
Sukjong with Crown Prince Yun in Injeongjeon.
Sukjong: Today, I have asked Crown Prince Yun and the palace council to gather here and tell the council what my decision is.
Sukjong looked towards Yun, So Crown Prince Yun, you should also keep in mind carefully what I am about to say.
Crown Prince Yun: Yes, Cheon Na!
Meanwhile Queen Inwon arrives at Bo Gyeong Dang and Dong Yi comes out to greet her, Jung Jong Mama!
Queen Inwon: come on in. I must deliver a message from His Majesty.
Dong yi was a little surprised. Queen Inwon goes straight to Bo Gyeong Dang while Bong the Gung is restless. Dong yi followed inside.
Meanwhile, at the palace,
Sukjong: Ever since Prince Yeoning who used to live outside the palace re-entered the palace.I realized and it was very clear what was happening inside the palace, here has spread false rumors, here has spread false rumors, and because of this false rumor, the palace Council has already used it to spark conflict, so I will not give any more tolerance regarding the party's debate on the matter of the successor to the throne.
In accordance with the law of succession, the current Successor Prince will succeed me to the throne after my death, namely the Successor Prince who is only Crown Prince Yun who is now beside me..are you all clear? I have made a crystal clear decision on this matter and I will not change my stance.
No matter who uses tactics to shift the position of the Successor Prince, I will not forgive. So now I confirm that Crown Prince Yun will succeed me on the throne and he will begin to involve himself in matters of state and he will sit here to hear the court of the court. All petitions from the Ministry of Rituals and Works will be submitted to Crown Prince Yun for study and decision and all those decided by Crown Prince Yun must be obeyed.
Jung In Guk protested, but Cheon Na, in this moment...
Sukjong is upset, I haven't finished talking Hyeon Ban!! (Hyeon Ban \= Minister of Justice)
Sukjong : And again, there is a problem that I will announce here to everyone, the problem regarding Suk Bin Bo Gyeong Dang...
Meanwhile in Bo Gyeong Dang, Dong Yi was surprised to hear Sukjong's decision conveyed by Queen Inwon.is this Cheon Na's decision?
Queen Inwon: Yes. Cheon Na came to see me and asked me for my opinion on this matter, and I replied that I did not oppose his decision and saw that it was good that you would leave the palace immediately and stay in a private residence.
In the palace hall, Shim Yun Taek was in shock! Cheon Na...did you say that you wanted Suk Bin Mama to leave the palace?
Sukjong : Yes, yes.
Shim Yun Taek: But..Cheon Na, what is the reason behind your decision?
Sukjong : The reason I believe Suk Bin clearly understands and knows it. After all I am sure you all know the reason. This is a matter I want to address to the palace council. Suk Bin will soon live in a private residence outside the palace, which is in the palace of Ihyeongung, so the Ministry of Works will follow this order and immediately make renovations to the palace of Ihyeon. As soon as the renovation project was completed, the Ritual Ministry would arrange for Suk Bin's move from this palace to a residence in Ihyeon's palace.
Bong Sang Gung meets Dong Yi, Mama! what is it, why suddenly ..why do you suddenly have to leave the palace and stay in a private residence? Your Majesty.Why is this?
Dong Yi looks resigned. Ae Jung said there must be a misunderstanding, how could Your Majesty make that decision? Bong Sang Gung feels this is Queen Inwon's tactic. But Dong Yi was silent.
Soron's party looked happy and calm with Sukjong's decision to name Crown Prince Yun as his successor. Then Choi Dong Yi had to get out of the palace, but Jang Mu Yeol seemed unsure.
While Jung In Guk and Noron's party did not believe in what had just happened in Injeongjeon.
Hwang Ju Shik got angry2 when he heard that Dong yi had to stay in Ihyeongung palace, who would dare to force Dong yi to stay outside the palace, what Queen Inwon?
No, Yeong Dal replied. But it is your own Majesty who has issued his orders. Hwang Ju Shik. Why would your Majesty do that? Yeong Dal said, it seems like His Majesty has gone mad.
Shim Yun Taek meets Jeong Sang Gung who has just received an order that Dong Yi will stay at Ihyeongung Palace. What the hell is this really? Shim Yun Taek said the internal bureau had received orders, meaning His Majesty was 2 serious about his decision. Jung Im surprised, this decision is His Majesty's decision? Shim Yun Taek was forced to.
Crown Prince Yun was also astonished and asked His Majesty's decision. Ah Ba Mama, why do you have to make such a decision? is it because of the rumors that are now spreading in the palace?
Sukjong : Yes, Yes.
PM Yun: But Ah Ba Mama, this is not the work of Suk Bin Mama, this matter, I know the truth and am sure about it.
Sukjong looked astonished. Yun continued on : There was a time when I blamed Suk Bin Mama and Prince Yeoning but it turned out that I was wrong about that and my mistake because I was already feeling sorry for myself and I ended up feeling guilty for Suk Bin Mama and The innocent Prince Yeoning.
Sukjong : Crown Prince Yun?
PM Yun: But, Suk Bin Mama has always been kind to me even though my biological mother has tried to harm their lives, not only that, she chose to pay attention to my needs and also my well-being. In this palace there is no one who can be compared to Suk Bin Mama in terms of loving me. Please cancel your decision Ah Ba Mama. Not because of me as an excuse to get innocent Suk Bin Mama kicked out of the palace.
Sukjong: I am deeply moved and also very grateful that you chose to think like that Crown Prince Yun, thank you and I am relieved ...
PM Yun: Ah Ba Mama?
Sukjong: But, even though I know your feelings this will not change my decision.
PM Yun: Ah Ba Mama?
Sukjong: Do you understand? my decision cannot be reversed at any rate.
Jeong Sang Gung and Jung Im faced Dong Yi and said if they would not obey this decision, we would risk our lives and everything to refuse this order.
Dong Yi: No. You can't do that.
Jung Im : Mama?
Dong Yi: Please, please help me so that this matter does not get bigger than it already is, I beg you.
Jeong Sang Gung: What exactly is the reason, Your Majesty? why did you suddenly accept being punished for this?
Dong Yi: There is punishment there. So you just have to obey and execute the King's orders and their contents, you have to do what is assigned to you.
Renovation of Ihyeongung Palace began. Oh Ho Yang brought his parents to see, he complained and did not believe, how could Sukjong treat Dong yi like that, he used to live in a private residence, he said, then return to the palace and now have to stay in Ihyeongung palace. This time Oh Ho Yang swore to take Dong Yi to his own residence.
Oh Tae Pung asks his wife to find a wife for their son, before his son ends up harassing the King's woman and is put to death.
Shim Yun Taek is dizzy, noron's party's petition to deny Dong yi's departure from the palace was rejected by the King and there were even rumors that anyone close to Dong yi would also be expelled and would be dismissed from their posts. Sukjong benar2 had misunderstood Dong Yi.
Seo Yong Gi said it was impossible. Shim Yun Taek said the situation was already like this, did Seo Yong Gi still feel that Sukjong still believed in Dong Yi?
Sukjong gives orders to Do Seong Ji and requests immediate execution. Do Seong Ji ventured to ask, what is the reason for His Majesty to make this decision. Sukjong only asked Do Seong Ji to obey him and keep the order confidential. Do Seong Ji understood and he left.
Sukjong asked Eunuch Han what Dong Yi was doing. Eunuch Han said that Suk Bin Mama had painstakingly persuaded the internal bureau to obey orders. He now waits patiently at his residence.
Cha Cheon Soo is angry and he meets Dong yi, why His Majesty did not see His Majesty to explain the matter, at least His Majesty knows what the real reason behind this order is.
Dong Yi: Cheon Na has asked me to wait for Orrabuni, do you not understand, Cheon Na chose to deliver a message through Jung Jong Mama, that is the reason, that is, that is to ask me to wait for him so what I have to do now is to wait obediently and do what I have to do.
Jang Mu Yeol said that was why he felt that if there was any agreement in this matter, if there was no answer, then there was a possibility that something was hidden. Dong Yi's departure was definitely only to distract for something bigger.
Cha Cheon Soo begs to see Sukjong but Sukjong has ordered that he not want to see anyone. Cha Cheon Soo yells at His Majesty, a Eunuch says that Cha Cheon Soo made a scene and he threatens to call the guards. The eunuch wanted to drag Cha Cheon Soo away,
but Sukjong came from behind and asked them to retreat. Cha Cheon soo saluted his Majesty.
Dong Yi ready2 will leave Bo Gyeong Dang. Bong Sang Gung prevented it.
Bong Sang Gung: Your Highness is right2 very upsetting, at a time like this, you still want to go to the Crown Prince's residence. We don't even know the reason why you should get out of the palace..Your Highness, how can you still pay attention to Crown Prince Yun?
Dong yi: Move aside, don't block the way, Bong Sang Gung, when have you ever won from my stubbornness?
Bong Sang Gung: Your Majesty!
Dong Yi and his entourage arrived at PM Yun's residence, carrying food trays. The dayang Crown Prince welcomed Dong Yi, is PM Yun there?
Dayang : Yes, Your Majesty! then he announced the arrival of Dong yi, when arriving2 Queen Inwon also arrived there.
Queen Inwon: Suk Bin!
Dong Yi: Jung Jong Mama?
Queen Inwon wanted to know what purpose Dong yi visited the Crown Prince and why Dong yi brought the tray?
Dong Yi explained that he wanted to serve the porridge to the Crown Prince, Queen Inwon was surprised and saw the rest, then he was angry, why did Dong yi meddle in the food for the Crown Prince? whatdoyouwd?
Queen Inwon even scolded the Crown Prince's Dayang for allowing Dong Yi to bring food, not Crown Prince Yun's health was the most important, why carelessly interfere, he asked that the tray be removed immediately.
But Yun appears and calls Queen Inwon. Yun approached and pleaded with Queen Inwon not to get angry at Suk Bin Mama.
PM Yun: I'm sorry Jung Jong Mama, I beg you not to speak to Suk Bin Mama in such a way, in this palace, Suk Bin Mama...he is the person I trust the most and I depend on him the most, Jung Jong Mama.
Dong yi did not expect PM Yun to say this at all, he was surprised as well.
Queen Inwon: What did you say ?
PM Yun: so, I beg the Queen to give a little leeway and understanding for the sincerity of Suk Bin Mama.
Queen Inwon: Seja?
Dong Yi and his entourage returned, it turned out that Sukjong was waiting for him, Dong Yi immediately saluted Sukjong.
Sukjong invites Dong Yi to go out of the palace and take a walk. Sukjong smiled at Dong Yi, We haven't been out together in a long time. I came to take you in a breath of fresh air.
Jang Mu Yeol asked officer Min about the development. Min reported that according to Mu Yeol's conjecture, Do Seong ji went to Daejeon to receive orders. But what the commandment contains is still a secret.
Jang Mu Yeol asks Min to try to find out what it contains, however.
Sukjong and Dong yi came out in plain clothes, Sukjong brought Dong yi to the Inhyeon palace renovation site.
Sukjong: This is his residence.After you get out of the palace, this is your residence, how, do you like it?
Sukjong saw2 of the palace. Dong yi replied he liked it just that this palace was too big for him, if he had to live alone here.
Sukjong: It seems that your expressionless face shows that you are not too bothered by this matter and you have no opinion whatsoever, either in that I will send you to a private residence, and you, arrogantly and boldly, are not at all shaken by that to someone as cruel as I am to you. Why don't you ask me why, Dong yi? Why did you wait that long to ask me?
Dong yi: This is because I am scared because I don't know what Cheon Na will do about it, that's what I'm afraid of.
Sukjong : Dong Yi ?
Dong Yi: Whatever the answer is, I will wait for Cheon Na to explain it to me, but after seeing Cheon Na in my residence earlier, look at the expression of your eyes, I could feel what you were going to say would definitely make me goosebumps in fear, I was shaking from not being able to imagine what your words were but I still couldn't guess what you were planning to do, that's what I'm afraid of, Cheon Na.
Sukjong : Do you remember .. some time ago, when I sent you to a private residence, at that time, I told you to run away together, yes it was my true feelings, the first time, just being with you I don't even care if I have to live like an ordinary person all my life, if this could happen, I would be very happy, the wealth of the world that I have I don't care about at all, also my feelings after so long have never changed. To me, you are my greatest happiness and the most realistic person in front of me.
Dong yi felt moved, Sukjong looked towards Dong yi, but you should stay in this residence.but, you will not be alone, Dong yi...
Sukjong: I will stay here with you, together in this residence
Dong Yi retreated in shock, Cheon Na? What do you mean say this..Cheon Na wants to stay in this residence together?
Seo Yong Gi also got a report from Cha Cheon Soo on Sukjong's true intentions, he was shocked. Cha Cheon Soo could only sigh.
Dong Yi too, he insisted on wanting to know what Sukjong meant.
Sukjong: I have told you before, allowing Crown Prince Yun and Prince Yeoning to both ascend the throne. In this way, they will survive in this world, Do you know, this is the first time you have said your greedy desires, as well as what my heart hides...
Sukjong did not continue his kata2 and jalan2 around the palace, while Dong Yi followed him, Cheon Na?
Sukjong: If it was P. Yeoning, of course if that child could survive, he would definitely become a great King so if that child could also pass on the throne of Crown Prince Yun who could not get, if that could, if that could, isn't it great, this is what I often think of but.as a ruler you can only have one successor Prince, thus, you can gain sovereignty and government, do you understand...
Sukjong looked at Dong Yi: As long as I am his King, I will not allow the two Princes to ascend the throne
Dong Yi is aghast, Cheon Na? maybe what you're talking about now is that you will...
Sukjong: Yes, yes, so I will abdicate for Crown Prince Yun
Dong yi shock!
Sukjong: If I abdicate, Crown Prince Yun will ascend the throne to become the next King and then, P. Yeoning would become worthy as the heir of the Crown Prince's Brother and would persistently become King if the time came.
Dong Yi: But Cheon Na, abdicate.how can you say this just like that, how can you say this Cheon Na?
Sukjong smiled
Seo Yong Gi was sitting slumped in his chair when he heard Sukjong's plans to abdicate for Crown Prince Yun. Seo Yong-gi could not believe it.
Cha Cheon Soo said he could not accept Sukjong's decision on how he could propose his abdication. Sukjong agrees that when the decision is read, there will be many people who react the same, Sukjong sees Cha Cheon Soo's reaction, he will regard Cha Cheon Soo's reaction as training only.
Sukjong said he did this with the aim of ensuring the survival of the King's family and the country, and also as the father of his children and most importantly as a man who wanted to protect the woman he loved. Sukjong will not back down.
Sukjong saw the demonstration of Nae Geum Bu's military forces and upon completion, he praised Seo Yong Gi for his efforts.
Sukjong left and he felt a little dizzy, then almost fell unconscious.
Do Seong ji shouted calling the palace healer, Eunuch Han panicked, all rushing to escort Sukjong back to his residence. Sukjong said it was okay, he just needed a short break. Seo Yong Gi asked the court physician to check on His Majesty but Sukjong said he was fine2.
A Kasim reports to Sukjong that the Joseon Envoy to China is waiting for him. Sukjong understood and would meet him. Jang Mu Yeol heard their conversation.
Sukjong received a report from his ambassador that Qing's envoy had arrived in Wonyang. Sukjong said the matter was faster than he expected. Sukjong asked Eunuch Han to call the palace physician and announce that his Majesty is sick tomorrow morning and must go to heal his pain. Eunuch Han understood.
Seo Yong Gi asked Shim Yun Taek how he was developing. Shim Yun Taek whispered in his ear. Seo Yong Gi is gone. They are apparently observed by Officer Min's men, who report that Seo Yong Gi appears suspicious.
Jang Mu Yeol meets with Soron's party members, saying he heard Sukjong was going to go for his pain cure.
Chua Sang says we all saw Sukjong almost pass out during a military demonstration. But Im Sang Hyeon felt that such pain alone did not need to go for healing, His Majesty clearly had another agenda. He asks if Jang Mu Yeol knows why Sukjong.
All the officials said that His Majesty wanted to expel all those with ties to Dong Yi from the palace. Jang Mu yeol felt that it was not so, but Im Sang Hyeon felt that it must be so, Sukjong will finish off Dong Yi, P. Yeoning and all those related to them.
Jang Mu Yeol knew something else, he told officer Min to go to Do Seong Ji's office and search for the warrant, then steal the warrant. Min was afraid, if he had to steal the King's warrant, he was afraid of the consequences. Jang Mu Yeol did not care, he had to know the contents of the warrant what Sukjong really wanted with this matter.
Dong yi and his entourage to Daejeon he wants to meet Sukjong. Kasim said that his Majesty came out. Dong yi said, didn't you come out Sa Si clock (9-11 am/Snake). Not the eunuch's word, Sire went around Jin Si's hour (7-9 am/Dragon)
The eunuch said there was a message from His Majesty, if Suk Bin arrives in Daejeon, he is asked to submit this letter to Suk Bin. Dong yi received the letter.
While Sukjong goes with Seo Yong-gi and Nae Geum Bu's army.
Dong Yi reads Sukjong's love letter (rich love letter Seondeok aja hehehe):
"This journey will take a while, but when I return to the palace, you will have already left the palace, he said, never forget and remember that I sent you away not to throw you away or leave you alone. Please remember what I told you, for the sake of Crown Prince Yun, Prince Yeoning, and me, you relinquished your right to be Queen and now instead, she said, let it be my turn to return that kindness to you. This should not be seen as a sign of letting go of dreams but should be seen as our journey of reaching our dreams, the journey towards our dreams that we will both live, intertwine and start together in our lives. So please believe me and wait for me. Dong yi-ah, I won't let anyone stand in the way of what you want to protect, let me do this for you to make your wish come true."
Dong Yi sighed after reading Sukjong's letter.
Sukjong met the Qing envoy in a private villa.
Officer Min and his men steal the warrant and kill the guard.
The Qing envoy was surprised to hear Sukjong's intention to abdicate and had the Qing Envoy tell the Qing Emperor that was why he wanted to meet him.
Min gives the warrant to Jang Mu yeol who reads it and it turns out there are records of when King Taejo and Taejong abdicated.
Jang Mu Yeol wondered why Sukjong was quoting the note and he soon realized that Sukjong intended to abdicate like the two previous Kings. Jang Mu Yeol asked to prepare a horse immediately, he would meet Im Sang Hyeon.
Jang Mu Yeol meets Im Sang Hyeon and says that Sukjong wants to abdicate. Im Sang Hyeon said it was impossible. Jang Mu yeol confirmed, Sukjong wants to abdicate and give it to PM Yun and make Prince Yeoning his Successor Prince, this is why he left, he said, Jang Mu Yeol asks Im Sang Hyeon to prevent this from happening. However we must not allow Prince Yeoning to become the Heir. Im Sang Hyeon was also frightened, Jang Mu yeol insisted they should stop him.
Seo Yong Gi asked his men to tighten up the security at this villa tonight. Seo Yong Gi looked up at the sky and he saw a shooting star in the sky (similar to seondeok 61).
Jang Mu Yeol told Min that P. Yeoning becomes the heir then Dong Yi will be justified in gaining political power and the first thing Dong Yi did was kill him. Jang Mu Yeol swore he would not die and now in front of him there was also a risk of opportunity.
Min asked what we should do, Jang Mu Yeol said Sukjong was not at the palace at the moment and Sukjong's health required him to leave for some time.
Now in charge of the palace is Queen Inwon and she is on my side. So Jang Mu Yeol will get Queen Inwon to attack them at once so it's not just Dong Yi and P. Yeoning, but also everyone who was on their side would vanish in a single strike.
Seo Jung Je is shocked to hear from Kim Gu Seon that Sukjong intends to abdicate and give it to PM Yun. Seo Jung Je said it was impossible. Kim Gu Seon said Seo Jung Je couldn't do anything about the matter he asked Seo Jung Je to prepare for the "attack" that was about to happen.
Seo Jung Je was shocked. Kim Gu Seon said in the past, King Taejong abdicated and gave it to Sejong, so the matter was not impossible. Seo Jung Je was confused as to how he should behave. Kim Gu Seon knows that Seo Jung Je has no ambitions in politics.
Kim Gu Seon said he thought Sukjong made the right decision, to ensure the continuity of the Yi dynasty so Sukjong had already made such a decision. The country will remain calm and secure it's its top priority, so once Crown Prince Yun ascends the throne then Prince Yeoning will be the heir. Do you understand, this is Choi Dong Yi's wish for the good of everyone and Sukjong will help make it happen.
Han Jang Bu asks if Seo Yong Gi saw a shooting star. Seo Yong Gi said that a shooting star could indicate that an incident is about to happen. Han Jang Bu wondered why Seo yong gi was pessimistic, Seo Yong Gi said it was nothing, what he worried about was that the Nae Geum Bu troops in the palace were few in number, but there was little, he was afraid something might happen.
Seo Yong Gi said that at the moment Sukjong is not in the palace, something will happen in the palace. Han Jang Bu assures Cha Cheon Soo that he will be able to keep the palace safe, Seo Yong Gi don't worry.
Cha Cheon Soo patrols and he asks why his guards are so few, look for them. Cha Cheon Soo was feeling anxious and he saw blood stains on the floor, he checked and it turned out that his blood stains were still fresh.
Chua Sang received a report from Jang Mu yeol that the abdication was a tactic of Choi Dong Yi. Jang Mu Yeol gave a letter, Chua Sang read it and he was in shock. Jang Mu Yeol said he has not found any real evidence but he believes that the late Dong Yi movement2 is suspicious. Namin's party asks what they should do.
Dong Yi pondered and touched his fork ring.
Cha Cheon Soo says there is something strange in the palace and he deploys his men to look after Bo Gyeong Dang but the guards hesitate. Cha Cheon Soo asks why are you quiet, what are you waiting for?
The soldier said that if they received orders from Jang Mu Yeol who ordered that the order to deploy troops would only come from him. Cha Cheon Soo realizes that Jang Mu Yeol has taken over command of the deployment of troops in the palace.
Cha Cheon Soo asks, who gave Jang Mu Yeol the order to take command ? Then the Minister of the Military came and said: I ordered it! Is something wrong? Cha Cheon Soo was shocked.
Troops are starting to deploy. Hwang Jung Gu tells Cha Cheon Soo that they cannot deploy troops because the Military Minister controls them and gives full authority to Jang Mu Yeol.
Hwang Jung Gu said Nae geum bu's troops are not in the palace so we lack troops from the military and Uigyeombu.
Cha Cheon Soo: Now the military authority is in the hands of Jang Mu Yeol?
Jang Mu Yeol said to officer Min, now it is only to convince Queen Inwon to side with them, confidently Jang Mu Yeol headed for Queen Inwon's residence.
Dong yi was still pondering and holding his ring when Bong Sang gung came in running, Your Majesty!
Dong Yi was astonished, what is it? Bong Sang Gung said half in panic, please come out and take a look, Jung Jong Mama arrived here.
Dong yi: What? Your Majesty is here?
Bong Sang Gung: Yes, Mama!
Dong Yi: It's late, what is the Queen's purpose here...
Dong Yi was just about to go out to see the Queen when Queen Inwon went inside, Suk Bin! I came to ask you for an explanation.
Dong yi saluted, Jung Jong Mama?
Queen Inwon approached Dong Yi who was surprised by her arrival, the two faced off.
