These... exactly whose memories are these?
Whose memories are these?
Quickly go down.
Please go down.
Go down quickly swelling.
Please, go down quickly swelling.
Since I yearn for him so much, I'm now having hallucinations.
Do I look like an apparition to you?
Why are you always avoiding me?
Because my face... looks terrible...
It doesn't look terrible.
That's a lie.
You just laughed at me.
That's because you're pretty.
You really think I'm pretty?
Have you ever seen me lie?
Then you're not going to abandon me?
How could you say such a thing?
Then please promise me,
that no matter what happens, you will not abandon me.
If I promise on my life,
will you believe me?
Pri...Princess!
The innkeeper made some pancakes...
So while I was away I ate a few...
I think she went to find Seol eonni. (Eonni - older sister)
Me... what's wrong?
Where were you instead of protecting the child?
Where have you been?
I told you countless times that
you must not go to the North Village!
What? Did something happen to Agassi? (Agassi - young lady)
Look here, here's something.
Someone asked me to pass this letter to you.
Since you have refused to return to the palace,
I'll take your spiritual daughter instead.
If you want to find her, then you'll need to enter the palace immediately.
What's wrong?
What exactly has happened?
Hurry and pack your belongings.
We need to go to the capital city.
Are we moving again?
What about Agassi?
Stop babbling and quickly pack your belongings!
Quickly!
Bad news, my Lord.
It looks like she's dead.
She's still alive.
Hurry, go get some water! Hurry!
Yes.
Both your nostrils are bleeding!
Catch her quickly!
Quickly go and catch her!
Stop right there!
Catch her! Quickly!
Stop right there!
Quickly! Quickly catch her!
Stop!
Stop right there!
Prince Yang Myeong.
Ah, this is really hard.
Your Excellency!
Prince Yang Myeong!
Your Excellency!
Please, spare us some of your time.
We are not bad people.
Where exactly did he go?
What are you doing? Go and find him!
You are too fast...
Prince Yang Myeong!
I say... how did he know?
He is Prince Yang Myeong!
Your Excellency!
Great Master!
I'm being chased.
Please help me!
Great Master!
Over there!
What are you doing?
Go and catch her!
What are you doing? You're being disrespectful.
Do you not recognize me?
Do you really not remember who I am?
What a beautiful sight!
In broad daylight, a female shaman and a fake monk standing together.
What exactly are they doing?
Get out of the way.
Anyone who dares to lay a finger on this woman,
will face death.
Aigoo, do you know where this is? (Aigoo - oh dear, oh my god)
What's this fake monk mumbling about?
Don't you know monks and shamans are prohibited from entering and leaving the capital city?
Are you really a female shaman?
That's right.
Do you really not recognize me?
I'm sorry. This is the first time I've met you.
If you leave through the back gate and follow the road,
after a while you'll see a greenhouse.
Will you wait for me there?
Will you?
I will wait for you.
Stop there!
It looks like the Professors have caught the shaman.
Let's go.
What? She refuses to return to the palace?
T.. Th.. that is right.
I clearly said that I'm asking for her to return.
That of course... of course I have told her.
She is really being ungrateful.
So, did you come back empty-handed?
Although I was not able to change Head Shaman Jang's mind,
I did bring back Shaman Jang's spiritual daughter.
How can that girl ever replace Shaman Jang?
If we have the child, we can lure Shaman Jang here.
Then, is she being held as a hostage?
Not only that, but...
Forgive me if I offend you, but have you heard of a living talisman?
A living talisman?
Yes.
It is a living person who turns into a talisman,
and uses itself to stop the misfortunes and deaths of others.
As far as I know, there is no talisman that is stronger or more effective.
If we can use the female shaman as a talisman and send her into His Majesty's chambers...
But...
how can we allow a lowly female shaman to enter the palace?
Furthermore,
His Majesty will never allow this.
All of this...
will be carried out after His Majesty has fallen asleep.
It will be executed in secret.
The female shaman's powers,
are they reliable?
Her face and His Majesty's
are perfect matches of each other.
One month.
What?
The auspicious day for His Majesty to consummate his marriage
happens in one month.
If she can help His Majesty to regain his strength...
Then the matter of consummating the marriage will also be solved.
An living talisman to block evil...
Are you Nok Yeong's apprentice?
Who are you?
You should already know what your task is tonight.
I was dragged here without an explanation,
so how would I know?
Of course.
What is the point of knowing?
All you need to do is obey an order.
Are you there?
Yes, Shaman.
Take her away and proceed with the preparations.
- Yes. - Yes.
Let go of me!
Please allow me to see the Head Shaman.
Without the Head Shaman's permission, I will not...
You insolent girl.
Do you think you're a daughter of a noble family?
Remember this,
if,
you dare make a sound,
or move a finger,
your life will be on the line.
She vanished without a trace?
Yes.
Just as I thought.
She was really a ghost then.
If she was a ghost, then she certainly must have an unresolved grudge.
I was thinking of listening to her pitiful story,
and resolving her grudge.
She didn't even give me a chance to be a proper monarch.
I will look for her again.
No.
There is no need for that.
In the end it was only a scene from a dream, it was just an illusion.
It is better in this way.
In future, we won't meet again
and we will not create any more hatred.
Your Majesty, the palace physician is here.
Enter.
What kind of tea is this?
It's chrysanthemum tea prepared by the royal physician.
Jujube seeds and thuja orientalis has been added.
It's a medicinal tea which will help you fall asleep.
What's the reason for using medication to put me to sleep?
The Office of Physiognomy is in charge of that, so I'm not sure why.
The Physician is just in charge of helping Your Majesty fall asleep.
Recently, Your Majesty has had difficulty in falling asleep.
There's no reason for you to refuse it.
A tea that gives you deep sleep.
I'm just a lowly female shaman.
It's impossible for me to have met you, Your Majesty.
Then,
hopefully I will no longer be entangled in those illusionary dreams.
When the bell that brings in energy is sounded,
the officer from the Office of Physiogomy will bring in the talisman.
Who dares to cover their face with a cloak within the palace walls?
She is not a person but merely a talisman.
Please let it pass.
If the energy is broken,
the power of the talisman will disappear.
~ As the light dims by the clouds, ~
~ the pounding rain falling outside my window ~
~ is cold like the memories from within ~
Yeon U... Yeon U... ~ Capture my heart, refuse to leave ~
~ Lost in longing that grows stronger and stronger, ~
~ is there no way to turn back time? ~
~ If we can return to the past ~
~ If you hold me in your embrace ~
~ Everything will be better ~
Yeon U...
Your Majesty.
~ I follow the wet and windy path ~
~ and look back on our memories ~
~ in the rain that obscures the vision, I think of you ~
~ In my tears, you emerge in my mind ~
~ Lost in longing that grows stronger and stronger, ~
~ is there no way to turn back time? ~
~ Just this one time, ~
~ even if its the last... ~
~ Everything else won't matter ~
Your Excellency.
Lord Yang Myeong!
Your Excellency.
Are you awake?
You were lying outside the entrance. It was the physician who brought you in.
Do you remember?
Your Excellency! Prince Yang Myeong.
Your Excellency, Your Excellency.
Was someone by my side last night?
The Professor of Prophecy From the Office of Physiogonomy
came in for a while to write a talisman charm.
Did you sleep well last night?
A talisman?
It is really amazing.
Spells can be very annoying,
but my body feels lighter.
Are you the palace cooks?
- Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty.
The soup on my table this morning was very delicious.
I ate well.
His Majesty has always been cold-hearted.
Why is His Majesty like this today?
Let's give His Majesty soup tomorrow too.
If I can see that smile again,
then I'm going to give him soup everyday.
While I was ill in bed,
I read the documents that you all handed in.
You probably didn't have a lot of time,
but the reorganisation was pretty good.
These accounts don't have a single error.
Someone might think they're forged, or even fabricated.
I'm just joking.
Regarding the issue of heads of households
whose famillies are having a hard time surviving due to the circumstances.
Excusing them from forced labour together with repatriation to the countryside as a measure,
how is it progressing?
Through the project leader's assistance
we have obtained a list of the names,
and in order for them to be capable of maintaining a livelihood,
they have all returned to the countryside.
What about Pi Han Dol that I asked you to find?
He is currently waiting outside.
Oh, really?
I thought our Minister of Finance was only good at playing with a ball and bat,
but you are quick to act too.
Bring in Pi Han Dol.
Are you Pi Han Dol?
Yes, I am, Your Majesty.
You must have had a hard time.
Was the work difficult?
Compared to other laborious work,
it was quite easy to handle.
That's a relief.
What were you in charge of during the construction of the building project?
What?
I was responsible for building the bridges.
Really?
Then, I presume that you saw the lotus flower pattern on the bridge?
Lot...Lotus Flower?
I do remember it.
How is it? Isn't it beautiful?
Yes.
It was really very beautiful.
Yes, it really is a beautiful design.
The reason I looked for you,
was because of your son's request.
What?
Is Your Majesty talking about my son?
That's correct.
It was admirable seeing how he stepped in as a parent to take care of his younger sister.
He is a very well-behaved son.
Even a little child knows how to make an effort to protect his family.
What have I recently done for my people?
I will reflect on this deeply.
I am grateful.
I will grant you a small piece of land to farm.
Go back home and live a peaceful life with your children.
I am humbled by your grace, Your Majesty.
As promised, you followed the instructions very well.
The money is yours.
If you tell anyone about this matter,
your children will be the first to be killed.
Remember that.
Yes.
Why are you doing this?
That person called Pi Han Dol, has he been sent back safely?
Yes.
I've already prepared a good place so that the whole family will be safe on their return to the countryside.
You've worked hard.
How did Your Majesty know?
About what?
How did you know that you needed to send me?
That person's hand.
The calluses on that person's hand didn't happen because of forced labor.
That type of callus can often be seen on a person when they first start practicing swordplay.
That's why I threw out the bait.
I didn't expect he would be this stupid and take the bait in one bite.
What bait did you use?
A lotus flower design.
The bridge to the buildings doesn't have a lotus design.
Therefore, what did you gain?
A question.
You said a question?
Yes. A question.
Why did he talk about how beautiful the lotus design was when it doesn't even exist?
Why did they send assassins to kill that naive man?
And through his death,
what are they trying to hide?
Then, did you get your answer?
I sure did.
Using forced labour as an excuse, they gathered all the strong and able men.
Using the story of a fake construction plan, they collected funds,
and instead of building the Buyeong Palace, they are secretly...
holding military training.
Does that make sense?
I think it fits perfectly.
If that is true,
then that would be high treason.
In other words,
my life is also threatened.
Your Majesty.
No need to worry.
It's not time for me to die yet.
Until they get what they want,
I'll remain alive.
Although his Highness had a fever,
we were able to put out the fire,
but we're unable to foresee future matters.
An heir is an urgent matter.
We've put in so much effort yet there is no outcome.
If we don't think of some other options then...
There are many other options out there.
First of all, we should stick talismans that are good for fertility at the King and Queen's quarters,
and tell the Queen to learn the art of seduction.
Why are you always doing this to me?
We should do that to create an heir, even if it's just for the first birth.
We should let him rest for awhile.
His Majesty has worked excessively on national affairs recently.
So, no matter where or when he collapses due to that,
it won't look suspicious.
That's right.
That, is something
to think about after there is an heir to succeed His Majesty.
Pi Han Dol.
Did you get rid of Pi Han Dol without any problems?
Of course.
What happened?
Sn.. sneak attack!
Who attacked you?
His face was covered by a mask,
so I could not tell who it was.
All I can say is that it seemed like a ghost sword.
Ghost sword?
It's Un's sword!
Is he really that skilled?
Is this a warning, your Majesty?
Is that so?
Has His Majesty recovered so much that he could attend to the politics in the Side Palace Hall?
Yes.
Even the morning breakfast,
His Majesty tasted all of the dishes on the table.
The meals that were declined is less than at any time previously.
Seems like it's really effective to have a shaman talisman.
I'm sure of it.
In just one night she can make His Majesty's body recover.
She is really an amazing child.
I want to personally meet the child and reward her.
Yeon U.
Soft rain.
Does it mean soft rain?
Yeon U.
What kind of person,
was able to shake him?
If I was that person,
if I was not a female shaman,
if I was Yeon U,
would he be comforted?
Your Highness!
Who do you think you are?
How dare you block my way?
Aren't you getting out of my way?
She's a shaman who has just blocked evil with her body,
how can you personally come to visit?
Why are you all just standing there?
Quickly catch her...
Great Queen Dowager.
I was planning to visit the palace to pay my respects, Queen Dowager.
Why did you personally come here?
It is really difficult.
You ignored my request when I called you back to the palace,
so what brings you here now?
It was a misunderstanding, Your Highness.
How could I forget Your Highness' kindness and
disobey Your Highness' command.
It's only because it took a long time to cleanse my polluted body and expel the bad luck.
Thus, I was unable to come and greet Your Highness.
I wanted to greet you after cleansing all the bad luck from my body, so I asked them to wait a while longer.
Looks like the Astronomy Professors have distorted my intentions.
So, please understand me.
I am happy to hear that.
You came because you were afraid that we would take away your spiritual daughter.
That child, before being my spiritual daughter,
was one whom you personally allowed to be registered in the Celestial Hall shaman registry.
If she were to be taken away, how could I dare to argue?
So, during this time, why did you hide her?
Please speak up and tell me.
Eight years ago,
my spiritual powers were damaged because of an incantation that took another's life.
Because of that day, I was afraid that I would be a hindrance to you, Great Dowager Queen,
so I have been observing the universe's movements, waiting for an opportunity.
You were waiting for the right time.
So you are saying that this is the right time?
Exactly.
Great Queen Dowager, you will see great fortune soon.
Then, will I be able to see an heir?
Most definitely.
But no heir will come from the present Queen's body.
So, you will not leave the Celestial Hall again?
As long as Your Highness is willing to take me in, I will stay in the Celestial Hall until the day I die.
But...
But what?
A temple can't accommodate two Buddhas
There is only an eavesdropper who's worried about herself.
Her heart has no loyalty towards the royal family, please order her expulsion.
She is very brave to do that.
Do you hear that?
The Celestial Hall's leader has returned so move out immediately.
Are you satisfied now?
Thank you, Your Highness.
Now, bring your spiritual daughter here.
Why do you want to see that child?
Since she became the shaman who blocks bad energy,
His Majesty's health has greatly improved.
I want to reward her. Quickly, tell her to come.
I absolutely can't do that.
Why not?
She is a talisman who spent the whole night blocking bad energy.
If you were to meet her before she has cleansed herself of the bad energy,
it may be transferred to you.
Furthermore, if the talisman was allowed to roam freely, it would reduce its effectiveness.
Until His Majesty's health has improved and until the marriage has been consummated,
we have to be very cautious.
I ask you, until her task is finished,
don't meet with her.
Are you really not hurt?
Seol, I'm starting to get dizzy.
That's why we asked you to not go outside.
Agassi, you're not a 7 year old girl anymore.
Why don't you listen?
If I wasn't looking for you, this would never have happened.
I'm sorry. This is all my fault.
Why are you like this? I'm just joking. Just joking.
I am sorry.
I am sorry, Eonni.
It's all because I went to eat that fried cake.
Jan Sil, I'm all right.
Seol and Jan Sil...
Okay. We will go out. Both of you can talk.
Is she the Head Shaman's spiritual daughter?
No wonder she looks arrogant.
It seems that she has quite good spiritual powers.
The Great Queen Dowager personally came all the way here.
I don't know if that's because of her spiritual powers or her backing.
Who knows?
What bad luck. How could a beginner have the cheek to enter the King's quarters?
You wretches!
Don't you know how much trouble a loose tongue can cause?
You obviously know who she is, and yet you dare to utter such foul words?
That person is actually the mo...
Our Agassi's name is Wol. Wol as in the moon.
This child still does not understand the Chinese characters well.
Anyway, please take care of our Agassi.
Why are you doing this, Shinmu.
Leave this place immediately!
What? Don't you know disobeying the Royal Family's order is a major crime?
I will think of a way to resolve it.
You and Seol must escape immediately!
I'm afraid I can't follow your orders.
I cannot allow everyone to become criminals because of me.
Then, do you want to continue to do this?
It's only for one month.
I only need to stay by his side for a month.
This is really not like you, Shinmu, creating such a fuss.
I will be alright. It's not a bad thing to be doing.
Even though my powers are weak, if my presence can help that person,
or ease that person's pain a little...
It looks like my warnings went in one ear and out the other.
What?
I told you to hide.
I asked you not to form any emotional attachments or connections.
Shinmu.
A female shaman who blocks evil
is not a human being, but a talisman.
She has eyes, but she can't see anything.
She has a mouth, but she can't speak a word.
To sneak in after he's asleep and disappear without a trace once he's awake...
To be right next to him, but unable to meet...
That is... the fate of a shaman talisman.
Even so, do you still want to do it?
Tell me!
Even so, do you still want to do it?
Female shamans,
aren't they supposed to provide solace for people in pain?
How can we choose to help either the noble or the lowly?
Even though I have eyes, I will not see.
Even though I have a mouth, I will not speak.
I will make sure my presence will not be discovered.
I know what you're afraid of Shinmu.
That person is above thousands of people.
I am only a lowly female shaman.
The matter that you're worried about will never happen.
Mother! Mother!
Yes, Princess Min Hwa.
What were you thinking so deeply about?
It's nothing, but why...?
Mother, please take a look at this.
This is... what insect is this?
It is not an insect,
but a crane.
Crane... is that a crane?
I wanted to embroider a pair of flying cranes.
I don't know why, but I've embroidered a couple of quails instead.
It seems that I'm still lacking.
I initially wanted to personally embroider the crest on my husband's official clothes. -= crest: clan symbols decorating the official clothes of the royalty, military and civil officials =-
I was only making a little joke.
It obviously... looks like a crane.
- Only... - Only what?
The legs need a little more embroidering.
Open both wings to raise their majestic looks,
then they will become even more majestic cranes.
Then, will they really become the elegant cranes that match my husband?
Of course.
If you feel that it's difficult, how about letting me help you?
There's no need. This is a gift for my husband so I must embroider it with my own hands.
Then, if you encounter any difficulties don't hesitate to find me.
I will always help you.
Yes, Mother.
Why are you here?
Hus... husband.
Did I scare you?
No, husband.
You didn't scare me.
But why are you here?
Orabeoni is... (Orabeoni - older brother)
Husband, you're too much.
What's wrong with you? What have I done this time?
Why do you always ask me what I'm doing here?
'I miss you'... can't you even say this to me?
I'm sorry, I didn't think about that.
If you're really sorry,
then,
please give me a hug.
Pardon?
Tonight, can you come to my chamber?
Yang... Isn't Prince Yang Myeong here?
Orabeoni is not around now, so what does it matter...
Don't mind me. Please continue.
I... didn't see anything at all.
Orabeoni, you are really...
so hateful!
But, where have you been? Why don't you rest a bit?
Now it's time for the third party to disappear.
Everyday, I have to tolerate Princess Min Hwa's tantrums,
I really can't stay here any longer.
How can you leave when you're still not well?
You've nagged me long enough.
I will take my leave now.
Both of you may continue.
Your Excellency!
Don't go, Orabeoni.
Why?
Don't tell me you are using me as an excuse to come here everyday?
Where would you drag yourself with your injuries like that?
If you leave just like this,
my husband will be worried.
Wait untll you're healed, and then you can leave.
In the time that you are here,
I promise I won't enter the inner chamber.
I am a patient.
Can't you treat me gently? Be gentle.
Your Majesty.
It's already between 9 and 11 pm.
The tea that was brought by the pharmacy will go cold.
Please drink it while it's hot.
This is my unique way of taking care of my heath,
there's no need for you to bother.
If Your Majesty is unwell...
Right now, I'm at my healthiest.
This sturdiness makes me feel strange.
The ancients said that too much is as bad as not enough.
It's already been half an hour.
The royal energy that has finally returned,
if it separated again, then...
You talk too much.
The blood in my entire body is stirring vigorously. It's making my internal organs restless.
If I practice this kind of exercise...
Blood is stirring...
Vigorously...
I'm now healthier than anyone.
Only like this,
can a broad ambition be achieved.
Ambition?
Could it be...
Pregnant?
An heir?
Why are you looking at me like that?
It'll surely be achieved.
You'll definitely,
achieve your ambition.
Your Majesty and Jung Jeon will definitely produce an heir that
looks like both of you.
What nonsense are you spouting?
Hyeong Seon, you...
can't you be a bit more understanding?
You only know how to think of vulgar things.
This is why I don?t talk to you these days.
I don't wish to see you! Go over there!
Are you crying?
You wouldn't be crying now, would you?
Did I do something to make you feel wronged?
It's not like that.
It's just that...
I feel that I'm seeing you in your younger days again, Your Majesty.
I'm begging you...
You must always,
be like now
and stay healthy, Your Majesty.
Really...
You have a way of making me listen to you.
I will follow your intentions, Hyeong Seon.
Let's prepare to go to sleep now.
Don't cry anymore.
Why is the chrysanthemum tea so hot?
Cold water... Quickly! Towel. Towel.
Turn around.
Are you well today?
Your Majesty's complexion is better than yesterday.
That's a relief.
Please do not frown.
Your Majesty.
A smile suits you better.
Just ask directly when you meet.
To Miss Yeon U,
my presence
is of no significance.
My first reason is that I don't want to lose you.
The second reason is that I...
I like Teacher Heo's sister.
I really like her.
When the two are together,
they really look like a painting.
Do you think the rumours are really true?
Rumour?
What rumours?
They say His Majesty isn't intimate with the Queen
because of Un.
Well, even if it was me,
if there was such a handsome person by my side,
how could I have eyes for anyone else?
Rotten girl.
Let's go.
That's a smile
that I've never seen before.
Your Highness.
Where are you going?
I'm going to see His Majesty.
No, you mustn't Your Highness.
How dare you! Let go of me!
How long do you want me to wait?
I can't wait any longer.
I'm going to personally look for His Majesty.
What's the matter Court Lady Jo?
How can you be so rash?
You must be constantly vigilant inside the palace, walls have ears.
I have already warned you to be cautious and careful of your actions.
I've been having nightmares lately.
If it's tiredness because of the nightmares
that has caused you to act so rashly,
then what's the difference between you and the ladies at the winery?
His Majesty's health has recently improved.
With you making a fuss at the King's Quarters,
if his health worsens,
how are you going to tidy up the mess?
You need to think about it, and keep thinking about it.
Before the marriage is consummated,
you absolutely must not go near the King's Quarters again.
Do you understand, Queen?
I will keep that in mind.
After so many years,
you're still unable to capture one man's heart.
If you had given birth to an heir,
then things wouldn't have become so troublesome.
Please ask Mother to pay a visit to the palace.
I want to see Mother.
I haven't seen you wearing those clothes for a long time.
I've just finished watching the martial arts demonstration for the new staff at the Propaganda Hall.
I liked it.
Even though your health has already started to improve,
it's still better to rest.
Please do not set your schedule too tight.
Even if the schedule is tight, and worse comes to worst, I'll just lie ill in bed.
Moreover, to you it might not be such a bad thing.
Why do you say that?
Ah! I forgot to thank you.
The last time I went to the residence at Onyang,
the gift that you sent to the temporary residence,
I received it.
Thanks to you my whole body has perspired,
and I have exercised well.
It's said that it will have great effect if it's placed in spring water,
so I prepared some ginseng.
I heard that you liked it,
it's really fortunate.
Ginseng?
Did you say ginseng?
Well yes, both characters have the word "man".
Both have the effect of increasing internal body heat. Actually there's very little difference.
No matter what, thank you.
I'm fortunate to be able to do something for Your Majesty.
I will certainly prepare it well so that it can be offered to Your Majesty again.
I will look forward to it.
Your Majesty, what's wrong?
Do you feel unwell?
Your Majesty, the physician has arrived.
Let him in.
I will certainly prepare it well so that it can be offered to Your Majesty again.
Please let me observe the color for poison.
Are you still brooding over what I said earlier?
Don't worry. Didn't I say that I'm all right?
Your Majesty. Are you all right?
It just made me cough, there's no need to fuss about it.
The Sirius star is covered by darkness...
Have you been well today?
I hear Your Majesty's health has improved considerably.
That is indeed a relief.
I'm not sure if Your Majesty knows,
but this is the first time that I'm glad I'm a female shaman.
Because I can be of help to you, Your Majesty. Because I can be by your side and protect you.
If I feel like rejoicing,
would that be considered disrespectful?
Who are you?
Quickly! Tell me!
Who exactly are you?