Although Shaman Wol was cleared of the witchcraft charges,
it is conclusive that sorcery was used to seduce a member of the Royal family.
You will be exiled to the outskirts of the city, to the West Infirmary, to take care of the sick and refugees.
You are not permitted to use witchcraft and the Justice Court will watch your every move.
How is it?
Does the tea's fragrance leave you with a pleasant aftertaste?
Indeed. What tea is this?
It is orange peel tea made from the dried peels of mandarin oranges.
This tea is not only effective against the cold, but is also slightly pungent.
It warms the body after drinking it.
I've heard that
this tea is different from others, as it becomes more potent as time passes.
Isn't that just like Grandmother?
Although I have lived a long time, my ability has not yet faded.
Although I know that Your Majesty is just casually saying it,
I'm still very happy.
I'm not casually saying it just to make you happy.
Because of Grandmother's help this time,
I'm able to preserve my dignity as a monarch.
Do you really think that, Your Majesty?
Yes.
Then Your Majesty will owe me a favour,
right?
Yes.
In the future, when I have a request to make of Your Majesty...
at that time, you must agree to it.
How could I refuse...
According to the predictions, there will be a solar eclipse soon.
During this particular eclipse, the sun will be completely obscured.
We ask Your Majesty to treat it cautiously and personally go to the Gusik. -= Gusik: Ceremony held during eclipses in the Joseon Dynasty =-
I have already told the Astronomy Hall to prepare for the Gusik Ceremony.
Since ancient times, an event such as this
symbolizes heaven punishing the monarch for a mistake.
Your Majesty should be modest in criticizing yourself as inadequate,
and should pay special attention to your words and actions.
That's right. An eclipse is also like a natural disaster.
An evil influence covers the sun. The sun fades away.
This represents the heavens' warning for Your Majesty's love and desire for that beauty.
Keeping a shaman who used black magic by your side,
isn't that because your love made you confused?
Your Majesty should humbly accept the court ministers' advice,
and examine yourself once again.
Your Majesty, please examine yourself.
If a monarch does not have any reverence in his heart,
then he will fail at his duty in politics.
That would bring forth a disaster.
With a phenomenon like this coming in the next few days,
we ask Your Majesty to strengthen your political power.
Naturally, I have thought deeply about this matter.
A natural disaster doesn't just appear without any reason.
It's a result of my failure to do my duty.
I will naturally take this opportunity to examine myself.
The imprisoned shaman will be removed from her post and exiled from the city before the eclipse.
As for Prince Yang Myeong, who has disgraced the reputation of the royal family,
Your Majesty should also punish him.
Why punish him when he has already been proven innocent?
As I see it,
temporarily confining Prince Yang Myeong to his house,
and then ordering him to be imprisoned is the most appropriate action.
So, the Ministry of War has already sent people there.
To dare block my way,
do you all really want to die?
There's an Imperial decree forbidding you from leaving.
Your Majesty, are the shackles of being your relative not enough
that you also want to bind me hand and foot.
Did you see His Majesty's expression in the Palace Hall today?
It was the look of a child who had done wrong in front of his parents.
He had no energy at all.
Turning this phenomenon into an occasion for self-reflection
is very logical. How could His Majesty refuse?
He knew there were deeper meanings to what we said but he had to remain silent, so he must be
burning up inside.
We have to use this opportunity to follow up the attack.
We can't let him be as lively and energetic as a wild horse again.
Why are you showing... that very strange smile?
It must be because a spring wind is starting up in my heart.
Spring wind?
It's that gisaeng again, isn't it?
It's not a gisaeng.
Then who is it?
She masks the sun's radiance with her beauty.
Don't tell me it's Baek Jeong's daughter.
She is the first who dares to shout at me.
That arrogant expression that ignores everything,
I can't forget it.
Is there a way for her to remain by my side?
Your Majesty...
Why did you come to this humble place?
Just to ask one thing, and answer one thing in return.
Do you want to answer me first or to listen to my answer first?
Can I... listen to Your Majesty's answer first?
I said that, before I calm the confusion in my heart
and sort out these feelings, don't go too far away from me.
Do you remember me saying that?
I remember.
I've found the answer.
You were right.
I wasn't looking at you.
I was looking at her through you.
So now, you can remain far away from me.
Thank you for your approval.
It's your turn to answer now.
Please ask.
Do you have any last words that you want to say to me?
No.
It's okay to complain, just say it.
I don't have any resentment.
Your Majesty...
She used such warm words to comfort me,
yet I couldn't say even one gentle word.
But Your Majesty has always been protecting her in your heart.
I've hurt her so much...
Can this...
be considered protecting her?
All of this is something I should bear.
Your Majesty, please stay strong in your heart.
I've definitely seen her somewhere, definitely.
I definitely did not use any witchcraft.
You bastard!
You thought I was the only one who saw it, didn't you?
You thought that it would be the end once you got rid of me, didn't you?
You're seriously wrong about that.
The moon in the sky is watching you.
That person's blood isn't the only thing that had soaked into your blade that night.
Just wait and see!
One day that moonlight will end your pathetic life!
What's the matter, Your Majesty?
The strange crying sounds, don't you hear them?
Why are you always like this?
Court Lady Pak.
Didn't you hear someone crying just now?
Someone crying? I didn't hear anything.
It's the Secret Moon Pavilion.
The sound definitely came from the Secret Moon Pavilion.
The fate that people cut short,
the heavens wish to continue.
After the change in the skies,
everything will return to how it was before.
A reign of terror will come.
No one can escape.
Oh right, there was a man who came here earlier
and asked about Agassi.
Oh my... were you scared?
In the near future, Princess, you will get what you desire.
Your Excellency.
You should be getting up.
Uibin is...
What's wrong with my husband? Did something happen to him?
No, that's not it.
Uibin heard that His Majesty is critically ill, so he has hurried back.
Where is my husband now?
After he paid his respects to Madam, he went to his room.
What are you doing? You can't.
The Uibin is a gentleman, please carefully remember your place.
Your Excellency.
You've obviously returned.
You've obviously returned in a hurry,
but why didn't you come and see your wife?
I wanted to wash off the weariness of traveling before going to see you.
I really missed you.
I thought...
Are you talking about the crying sounds?
Yes, there are rumors of crying sounds coming from the Secret Moon Pavilion.
This might be the cause of the eclipse.
If it's the eclipse,
wasn't that already predicted a while ago?
How is that related to the strange crying sounds?
An eclipse occurs when the sun's yang is obscured by the moon's yin.
As a result, people who are weak will feel uneasy.
Is that the case?
Could it be that Your Highness has heard those crying sounds?
What are you saying?
Am I a weak person?
I deserve to die, Your Highness.
My intention is to dispel the rumors that people are spreading and hear the truth.
They must not randomly speculate.
Then, find the Celestial Hall's Head Shaman Jang to discuss a countermeasure.
Absolutely not!
What? Why...
If members of the Astronomy Hall and Celestial Hall appear together,
the rumors will spread even faster.
So, regarding the matter of the Secret Moon Pavilion, let the Astronomy Hall...
No, you'll...
settle it by yourself.
That being so,
the day of the Gusik, what do you think of holding a memorial ceremony?
Memorial ceremony?
Using that method, will the sound of the crying woman disappear?
A memorial ceremony, as the name implies, is used to comfort spirits.
The key is whether or not the spirit accepts the comfort.
Isn't that the duty of the Celestial Hall?
Is there any other way?
That... that...
There is a secret method.
What secret method?
That... is...
How serious. Can't you just turn a blind eye?
Ajussi. I sincerely beg you. (Ajussi - older man)
Let us go inside. Just this once.
Really, we can't make the decision about this.
There's nothing in this world that doesn't have exceptions.
Seol.
It's true. Originally, I couldn't.
Good. Of the three of you, only one can go inside.
Seol, take Jan Sil to the Celestial Hall and wait for me there.
No, I want to go inside.
Hurry up! Listen to me.
My child...
How are you doing?
Can you bear it?
I'm very sorry for causing trouble.
Seol and Jan Sil must be very worried about me, right?
The person you should be worrying about now is yourself.
Why are you crying, Shinmu?
Long ago, I had a very good friend.
She was kind and sincere.
The last time I saw her, she was here.
And her last entrustment to me...
was you.
She asked me to protect you,
regardless of what would happen,
and emphasized it repeatedly.
Was she... my mother?
But I didn't put enough thought into it.
I wanted to protect you, but instead I've caused you to be imprisoned.
Shinmu, you've always been careful to protect me.
Caring for an abandoned child, as your own,
raising me, and taking care of me until now.
Do you still remember?
When I didn't want to be a shaman, and tried to commit suicide,
you told me something.
If God has chosen you, there must be a deeper meaning behind it.
You can bear any kind of suffering,
and that's why you were chosen.
At that time I did some self-reflection.
In this world there is no such thing as a meaningless hardship.
The reason why God has let me bear this torment,
has a deeper meaning.
Shinmu.
I knew a long time ago that girl would run into trouble.
She's got some nerve,
daring to seduce His Majesty and his relative at the same time.
But it's also because of this she's avoided death.
I think she might as well be dead.
She'll have "promiscuous" carved onto her chest,
not to mention she's been sent to the infirmary.
Being alive will be worse than being dead.
Hey!
Say it. I'll see who still dares to say it.
See if I dare to kill today.
Agassi, from now on you'll face more hardships. (Agassi - young lady)
What are you doing, Shinmu?
How can you call me Agassi?
The only one who can understand, the only one who can choose,
is only you.
So don't look outside for a solution,
just ask your heart.
What exactly are you saying?
Can it help dispel my doubts?
No matter how cruel the truths you face,
please remember one thing.
Agassi, you are stronger than anyone else.
Agassi, you must use your own wisdom
to make the right choices.
Your unyielding determination will surely help you endure this hurdle.
Shinmu.
So, Agassi you must believe in yourself,
and obey your destiny.
Furthermore, you must never forgive me.
You really won't help Agassi no matter what?
Are you really so indifferent?
Lower your voice.
Why should I lower my voice?
All this time I've trusted you and followed all your orders.
You said that if I wanted to preserve Agassi's life I had to seal my mouth. And I have done so.
Every time our poor Agassi asks me about her earlier life,
I always lie and say I don't know.
So now what is this?
How can she be sent to the Infirmary?
It was bad enough that she had to be a living talisman,
but now she must go and live in such a miserable place.
From today, I won't be able to be by her side and protect her.
This is Agassi's fate.
What?
This has nothing to do with you, how can you say it so casually?
Even if all around is cast into darkness,
within it is a hidden moon
whose brightness can't be concealed.
Until she shines on her own,
we can only wait.
What do you mean by that?
Explain it more clearly.
Before long, the whole truth will be revealed.
We can only wait...
Now everything is in Agassi's hands.
In half an hour she'll be sent to the West Infirmary.
Your Majesty.
What is it?
I better go build a snowman.
But... This is the last time.
Spring is approaching, and the snow will melt.
I will go find fresh snow which has not yet been trampled on.
This will be the last time I'll build a snowman for you.
Are you still not going to quickly tell me the truth?
Why did you turn away the servant girl without my permission?
I thought Your Highness did not need to hear it.
Should I call her here to tell me?
Actually,
late last night, His Majesty said he wanted to go for a walk. Then he left his palace.
His Majesty then dismissed all his serving maids.
He only allowed Un to stay.
He only let Un stay, then what?
Then he went to the Justice Court prison.
His Majesty must have wanted to confirm the identify of the criminal. That's why he went there.
Please don't be angry.
He doesn't want to save her.
He didn't want to save her.
Quickly, call the physician. Quickly.
Quickly, summon the royal physician.
Why are you in such a hurry?
That...
Her Majesty, Her Majesty.
Didn't I say not to let anyone in?
Give it to me.
Can only Your Majesty's heart be hurt?
Does that mean my heart is worthless?
Your Majesty was my first love.
Losing the one you love brings so much pain.
Your Majesty should know that better than anyone else.
So why must you be so cruel?
The beggars who beg everywhere don't nearly feel the misery that I feel.
This is really too cruel and making people too sad, isn't it?
Myself, the Queen, my brother. And that child...
Yeon U...
Madam!
- Move out of my way! - Madam! What is the matter?
- Please wait a moment - Yeon U! Yeon U!
Yeon U...
Get out of the way. All of you get out of the way.
Madam! Madam...
Get out of the way. All of you get out of my way.
Madam! Madam...
Yeon U.
From here, just go with them.
Aren't we going to the West Infirmary?
Take her away.
Wait a moment.
How dare you!
Where are you taking me?
You'll know when we get there.
Are you going to defy the law?
Compared to the law you follow so diligently, this is a much harsher law.
Come with me.
The criminal disappeared midway?
I obeyed your command and went to the West Infirmary to watch,
and then I heard this news.
Where did she go? In which direction?
That... I'm not sure.
Everyone was talking all at once.
It's said they probably took a shortcut and left her at the crossroads.
The fear is that they may have encountered bandits along the way.
My Lord! My Lord!
How is it that you're here?
Where are you going?
I asked you why you came here.
You are still forbidden from going out,
so please return.
Did you come as a friend...
or did you come to give a royal command?
Recently, I've been able to hear this sword crying.
I don't know if it's because it's depressed from being kept in its sheath for too long.
It cries so miserably.
That's why
I'm afraid that I may lose control while holding this sword.
Your Excellency.
After I exchange a few blows with you, maybe I'll remember my past swordsmanship.
Are you willing to fight with me?
Right, you are the Un who protects His Majesty.
You will not draw your sword without a royal command.
Compared to false kindness, sometimes false hate is more dangerous.
What are you going to do?
Are you going to wait for a royal command?
Holding a sword in anger is very dangerous.
Holding a sword because of love is even more dangerous.
Who are you angry at?
If I knew the answer, I wouldn't be acting in such a crazy manner.
Why can't you understand how His Majesty thinks?
Then why can't you understand a friend's feelings?
Will you report me?
What do you mean?
To draw a sword against Un, who is responsible for the King's life...
would be considered treason.
Today at this place,
there is no Un.
And there are no respected kin.
Only
friends who have had a deep friendship for many years.
Isn't this place in the palace?
Let her be a spiritual vessel here.
Spiritual vessel?
Exactly.
Her body will accept the spirit.
This matter,
can only be accomplished by a shaman with remarkable powers.
Using a person's body to receive the spirit.
It's a type of sacrifice.
Shut her in a place temporarily with the ghost of one who has died unjustly,
make her share a room with the ghost,
and then the ghost will incorporate itself into her body.
Is there really something like this?
Yes there is.
In addition,
isn't there going to be an eclipse soon?
When the moon masks the sun, and Yin energy is thriving,
using her as a sacrificial offering
will get better results with less effort.
So,
the cries coming from the Secret Moon Pavilion
will also disappear?
That's right.
It's just...
It's just what?
It's just that a shaman becoming a a spiritual vessel
must drive out her own soul,
and accept an unfamiliar spirit.
It's extremely dangerous.
How dangerous is it?
Do you mean she can die?
If the ghost's resentment is too great,
nine times out of ten, the shaman's soul will be eaten by the ghost.
At best she will lose her identity.
At worst she will lose her life.
Thus, no shamans are willing to be sacrifices.
Coincidentally, a suitable person
has been sent to us.
You understand
that this place is an abandoned pavilion.
No matter how loud you shout, it's no use.
Don't waste your energy.
Just obediently do your duty.
I will come again tomorrow.
Has she been brought there already?
Yes, Your Highness.
Did you explain it clearly?
I gave a simple explanation and told her to placate the spirit inside the Secret Moon Pavilion.
She will understand.
This matter
must not be revealed.
Especially,
His Majesty must not find out.
Yes, Your Highness.
I thought she would be our future trump card.
I didn't think that she'd be used for this.
If by some fluke she survives,
send her temporarily to the infirmary.
In the future, she may still be of use.
I will comply with your order.
Once in the dead of the night,
at the Secret Moon Pavilion where she once lived,
the sound of her ghost weeping could be heard.
Then, is it the crying of the dead Crown Princess Yeon U?
Did she suffer any injustice?
In short, the Crown Princess that had always been healthy suddenly died.
At that time, rumors were circulating in the palace
about poison and assassination.
The soul that I have to placate,
could it be His Majesty's woman?
Everybody knows that
today in front of the Throne Hall,
the Gusik Ceremony will be held.
Thus,
the area must be well guarded.
If you discover someone trespassing in the Palace Chambers,
immediately...
Where's Hong Gyu Tae?
Seriously...
Where did that brat Hong Gyu Tae go again?
Hey.
Hong Gyu Tae.
You brat...
What are you doing?
You brat...
Have you really gone crazy?
Is it like that?
Hyeongnim. (Hyeongnim - respected older brother)
When a person is already dead,
is it possible to maintain their body temperature?
What?
If a dead person is held for a long period of time,
can the dead person keep maintaining their body temperature like a living person?
How could a dead person have the same body temperature as a living person?
I'm just saying, if...
If there was such a case,
then the person isn't dead.
The person isn't dead...
The former Physician of the private residence of Chief Scholar said that
a specific illness was unable to be found.
He was also unclear as to why she had breathing difficulties and chest pain.
At that time, in the Diary of the Royal Secretariat,
it was also recorded that the reason for her illness was unclear.
It's possible that she didn't die from an illness but was murdered.
According to the medical examiner, there were no signs of poison or murder.
It could not have been a murder.
Were there no other peculiarities?
That...
Two hours after she died, her corpse was still very warm.
That could be considered a peculiarity.
The medical examiner confirmed that at the time she didn't have a pulse.
There were no signs of murder,
but she maintained a constant body temperature.
Regarding this, I will investigate further and report the findings to Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, please grant an audience.
Come in.
Your Majesty.
In a little while, the solar eclipse will begin.
Your Majesty, please adjust your clothing as soon as possible.
Yes, I know.
You may leave me now.
Keep an eye on the movements of the high officials as well as the palace officials,
and report back to me after a detailed investigation.
I will comply with your order.
You came.
Your Majesty, the Astronomy Professor wants an audience.
Are the preparations complete?
Yes.
The ceremony will begin in half an hour.
Your Majesty, please grace us with your presence at the Political Palace Hall in 15 minutes.
Okay.
Exactly what is the reason for your constant weeping?
Is it perhaps
because you miss His Majesty?
Is it because
you have much to say to His Majesty?
Please tell me.
I will listen to all that you have to say.
I will stay with you,
and cry together with you.
What is the reason exactly?
Please tell your humble servant.
The sun will soon be lost.
Please be prepared.
The solar eclipse is bad.
The sun will soon be lost.
Please be prepared.
The sun will soon be lost.
Please be prepared.
Please kneel again.
When the bell of Death has been rung,
the sun and the moon will meet.
The marriage predestined by fate, that was severed by human hands,
will be reinstated by Heaven.
After the skies have changed,
everything will be returned to its proper place.
An illness with an unknown cause.
A murder without a trace.
Evil spirits...
Agassi...
your illness is deadly.
Shinmu.
Yeon U... wake up.
It's time... for your medicine.
Yeon U...
Yeon U! Yeon U...
My child! My child...
Father.
Mom, mom...
You've...
seen me before, haven't you?
Do you really... not recognize me?
Then, you have forgotten all of your memories?
Do you... recognize me?
Could it be that I didn't exist in the memories of your previous life?
It doesn't matter. As long as I can recognize you, it's fine.
Could you help me to tell her?
Tell her that I really... really... liked her.
A curse...
If it's black magic, anything is possible.
The seal has finally been undone.
After today, they'll face another kind of hardship.
I beg you to protect them.
Hyeong Seon.
Please give your order, Your Majesty.
Secretly go and bring the Celestial Hall's Head Shaman here.
What? Why are you asking for the Celestial Hall's Head Shaman?
What are you standing there for? Hurry up and bring her here!
Yes, I will comply with your order.
Can magic be used to murder?
Head Shaman Jang, who's known to have the best ability in Joseon,
can definitely give me an answer.
Go inside and find out whether she's dead or alive.
After you confirm her death,
take her out through the funeral gate. Don't let anyone else find out.
Do you understand?
Yes.
Whether she's alive or dead,
go and confirm it.
So...
Heo Yeon U... has she been calmed?
Yes.
That girl...
will never cry again.
~ 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 ~