Agassi. (Agassi - young lady)
What happened, Agassi?
I heard that you went missing on the way to the Infirmary, agassi.
I was so worried.
I fainted and had to go somewhere to receive treatment.
Is that so? Are you feeling all right now?
Yes, I'm fine.
But Seol...
After I fainted, I started remembering events from my past.
Your past?
Yes, my past!
Before, when I received the medicine,
at that time, I didn't pass out.
Don't you remember too?
I wasn't there when that happened, so...
Oh, is that so?
When did you start following Shinmu?
Was it before I received the medicine?
Or was it afterwards?
Didn't I tell you before? I was sold to another family.
After that I escaped.
Then I met Shinmu and Agassi.
From that time on...
Seol...
Yes?
Why are you lying to me?
What?
I clearly saw...
When I was rescued from the grave,
at that time, you were there standing at the side, watching.
Are you saying that child is still alive?
Yes.
Even after she received the evil spirit, she was able to survive and recover.
This is the first time that your servant has encountered such a phenomenon.
That child's spiritual power is really quite extraordinary.
It's just too bad...
it would have been very useful to have her by my side.
It's really a waste of her spiritual power.
So, was she sent to the Infirmary?
Well, to tell you the truth...
To be honest, I have something to ask you.
What is it?
Because I accepted the order,
the heavenly spirit is angry.
If this anger isn't quickly quelled,
not only myself, but everyone who was involved in guiding me to the Secret Moon Pavilion,
will be implicated.
Then, what do you want?
The heavenly spirit within my body, requires some time to calm down.
So, I ask that Your Excellency allows me to briefly return to the Celestial Hall to pray.
So, you allowed her to return?
The girl who went into the Secret Moon Pavilion and the girl now, are two completely different people.
Provoking the anger of a shaman is to bring disaster upon oneself and three generations of family.
Then, what will happen if she escapes?
On this matter, the Great Queen Dowager does not need to worry.
Your servant has already sent someone to watch her. There won't be any problems.
There had better not be any problems.
Your servant, will humbly obey your order.
It's all my fault, Agassi.
I don't have much time, Seol.
We'll talk about forgiveness later.
Tell me everything that you know.
What did Shinmu say?
What exactly did she say, that made you stay silent for the past 8 years?
For the sake of saving Agassi, who was under a magic curse, the Lord and Lady (Yeon U's parents)
decided to give you medicine,
and rescue you from the grave later.
They gave me the medicine to save me?
It would have been a conspiracy to allow their daughter, afflicted with an unknown illness, to continue as the Crown Princess.
They had no choice but to conceal the unknown illness that had befallen you, Agassi.
They had no choice but to allow you to be erased from this world.
So, father knew that I was still alive?
Yes.
In order to save the lives of the family and entire clan,
this sacrifice had to be made.
Thus, I wasn't allowed to reveal the fact that you were still alive, Agassi.
It appears my illness was real.
That's what I know...
But...
But...?
Just as you said before, I felt...
you didn't possess spiritual powers, so I questioned Shinmu.
How did she answer?
She said that your spiritual powers had not yet fully developed,
or it was weakened as an effect of the black magic,
or perhaps it was due to your loss of memory.
That was what she said to me.
At least to the family...
you shouldn't have concealed the fact that I was still alive.
She said that it would endanger your life, Agassi.
Telling my family that I was still alive,
would have endangered my life?
Yes.
Initially I also doubted, but every time I spoke about it, Shinmu said "you do not understand", or
"Knowing less is better."
In order to ensure your safety, I had to stay silent.
I really did wrong, Agassi.
Other than keeping my mouth closed, I was unable to do anything.
But, Seol.
Isn't it a bit strange?
What? What is it?
I don't remember taking the magical potion.
What?
Shinmu didn't give me the magical potion...
Then... What's wrong?
You do not become a shaman without receiving a magical potion.
Yet, Shinmu still brought me into the Celestial Hall as a shaman.
Furthermore, I was made a living talisman and allowed to enter the Palace Hall.
Eight years ago, Shinmu was the Celestial Hall's Head Shaman.
The Celestial Hall has received great favor from the Great Queen Dowager. Everyone knows that.
Isn't it strange?
Isn't it a coincidence that I exhibited an unknown illness at the very time I became the Crown Princess?
Why was the Head Shaman the one who saved me?
Yeon U! Yeon U!
What I thought were my spiritual powers was actually flash backs of my past.
If I didn't get that magic curse, then what exactly was my illness?
Why did Shinmu save me?
Did I... really have a magical illness?
We should ask Shinmu directly.
No, we can't.
We can't trust anyone right now.
We must not act rashly.
Wait until the time is right, until we find out the real culprit behind this.
Is anyone there?
What is the reason for the King's attendant to come all the way here?
Is the Head Shaman inside?
The Head Shaman left yesterday to go to the mountain to pray.
She's gone to the mountain to pray?
How many days will she be away?
Gone to the mountains to pray,
she has left for the mountains to pray?
Yes.
In order to pray on a favourable day.
Before she left, she said that it will take a few days.
She would leave the Celestial Hall at this specific time.
Rather than a coincidence, this seems suspicious.
What is wrong, Your Majesty?
I wish to go out and get some fresh air.
May I ask where you are going, Your Majesty?
I'm just...
going on a walk for some fresh air.
I will be preparing some hot tea at the Safe Palace Hall.
I already had some tea.
Well, how about taking a walk together?
A few days ago it was very cold.
The wind today has the fragrance of spring.
Does Your Majesty feel the same way?
Your Majesty.
What did you say, My Queen?
What's wrong?
I will continue to wait.
Wait for what?
Until Your Majesty is finally willing to accept me.
I will wait no matter how long it takes.
I won't press Your Majesty to forget her.
They say the King is the Sun and the Queen is the Moon.
As the Sun and Moon keep their places,
as long as Your Majesty acknowledges me,
no matter where it is, I will be there waiting.
What is... this?
It is "The Moon that embraces the Sun".
If the King is the Sun, then the Queen is the Moon.
This phoenix hairpin, symbolizes the white moon embracing the red sun.
Therefore, I named it "The Moon that embraces the Sun".
The only Crown Princess in my heart is you, Yeon U.
~ 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 it's the last... ~
~ Everything else won't matter ~
Agassi, I'm coming in.
When you dress up like this...
you're a beautiful girl indeed.
You're pretty.
Was I ever... a boy?
After you've completed the task that I have entrusted you, find me at the Infirmary.
Let's go!
Yes.
So it appears that I can have my freedom back.
In the last few days His Majesty has convinced the ministers
to rescind the Royal Command for your house arrest, Prince Yang Myeong.
Oh heavens, oh heavens.
His Majesty is truly mighty.
Where are you planning to go?
You... cannot go there.
Are you holding me back because you know where I'm planning to go?
The Infirmary... weren't you planning to go there?
Oh, you're worthy of being an old friend.
But, why can't I go?
Is it because she is His Majesty's possession?
Your Excellency.
Heo Yeon U. If it's her, she will be pardoned.
But if it's Shaman Wol,
wouldn't that be a different story?
His Majesty is interested in Shaman Wol because she resembles Heo Yeom's sister,
but not me.
I... I only...
exclusively like Shaman Wol. Thus,
you should regard her as mine, not His Majesty's.
Isn't that right?
My Lord, you are a Prince.
That tiresome name!
I'm able to renounce the title whenever I want.
Well, that's the only thing I possess,
that the King does not.
You still haven't found her?
Today is the fourth day.
Even if she is a criminal, you must try to find her.
So you're saying, just to find a lowly shaman, you want the entire country to search for her?
Since the criminal went missing whilst being escorted,
then the Royal Investigation Bureau should be responsible.
Why must I, who's innocent, be responsible?
My Lord, My Lord!
What's the problem?
My daughter is dying! Please help us!
Just wait patiently until the physician comes.
He should have been here by now.
Please send another physician, or my daughter will die.
Another physician? If you have the money, call the physician yourself!
A person is dying, how can you behave in such manner?
You are paid with the nation's money, do you not feel ashamed?
I agree to meet this noble, but he just turns out to be annoying.
If you have no matters, leave. Hurry and go.
Don't come and annoy me. I'm currently troubled by having used up all my pension.
It's okay...
Are you hungry?
Straighten your back.
Are you able to breathe?
This is not simply vomiting and diarrhea -- it's dry cholera.
Quickly go and put ginger juice in cool well water.
We must make her throw up to clear her airway.
Yes.
Do you know how to perform acupuncture?
Then stimulate her Wi Jung point.
Yes.
Just hold it in a little, the pain will soon...
Hold her, hold her tight!
Drink up.
You must drink it!
Why are you just standing there, quickly come over and help.
She must drink this no matter what, pinch her nose.
Gu Sul. Gu Sul.
You've been saved.
Gu Sul, Gu Sul.
Did you wash it clean?
I was able to clean off the dirt, but I couldn't remove the stain.
When did you learn your medical skills?
It can't be regarded as a medical treatment,
as others like myself, who are not physicians, can do it.
In the past my teacher, the Chief Scholar, once said,
"After you've learnt it, you can save the people of the world, so memorize some medical books."
Thus the classmates that studied with me all have medicinal skills.
Your teacher,
seemed like a very good person.
He was a good person. It's very hard to find such people.
He gave a father's warmth and love to a person that had never felt it.
Including knowledge and emotional guidance.
He became my lifetime tutor.
Severity tempered with leniency.
Not only did he treat me like his own family,
he treated everyone fairly and with sincerity.
Today was a very busy day.
Today, you have helped lots of people.
I'm very happy to be able to see you again.
Even though it was difficult,
even though it was unspeakable pain,
thank you for staying alive.
Don't worry. I won't come back again.
I heard that you were missing, so I came here to have a look.
To see if you were still alive,
if you were safe and sound.
And also to see your ugly face.
Everything seems okay, I am finally at ease.
Take good care of yourself.
Please wait a moment, sir.
Please wait a moment.
Wh ... Why are you doing this?
Because of you, Sir, we received a lot of help.
I'm sorry, but in the future, can you please come to help?
Me?
Why?
We are lacking in medical practitioners
and they are always leaving.
But... I am...
- Sir - Sir
This is really...
This darned popularity of mine, it's everywhere.
What are we going to do with this?
As always, like in the past...
Prince Yang Myeong has an inherently bright demeanor.
So, is she doing well?
From your servant's point of view, she seems well.
What about her body? Did she recover?
From your servant's point of view, that is so.
As for hyeongnim, is he doing better? (Hyeongnim - respected older brother)
Did you not go to his home?
No.
After the house arrest order was lifted and the troops left,
he seemed very happy.
Un.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Is there something you're hiding from me?
You were always bad at telling lies.
Although you're trying to be thoughtful by lying to me,
your eyes betray you.
Hyeongnim...
Was he with that child?
Why is an official from the Royal Investigation Bureau going to the King's Quarters?
It wouldn't be for the sake of making a friend.
This...This seems suspicious.
If we asked,
obviously he'll say that he's investigating the suicide of the Chief Eunuch, right?
That's also a little unusual.
This case was clearly going to be investigated by the Ministry of Justice,
but His Majesty stubbornly gave the investigation rights to the Royal Investigation Bureau.
He gave the Royal Investigation Bureau a case that isn't about treason or violating the Three Principles and Five Virtues.
There's definitely some sort of secret.
He had queries regarding the former king's Royal funds and summoned the previous Chief Eunuch into the palace.
But before he entered the palace, he had already committed suicide.
It's not even the Royal Treasury.
Matters regarding the Royal funds, not anyone is allowed to intervene.
Especially if it involves the Royal funds.
So the investigation rights were given to the Royal Investigation Bureau.
Our Majesty really has no flaws.
I really don't know how to refute that statement.
The issue regarding the Royal funds is only superficial.
Essentially, he's re-investigating the matter from eight years ago.
Pretending to be investigating the suicide case,
but actually he's investigating another matter?
Arrange for someone to follow Hong Gyu Tae.
Reporting back to Your Majesty.
This matter was from too long ago, so it's difficult to find anyone associated with this case.
If Your Majesty remembers anyone else, I will go and investigate carefully.
To be able to cast a deadly curse on the Crown Princess who was living in the Pavilion,
there must be something abnormal.
Court Lady No.
What?
Go and find Court Lady No.
She was the person in charge of educating the Crown Princess.
She must surely know something.
From the night when the Crown Princess fainted,
you must find out exactly what happened.
Also ask when she returned to the palace after the Crown Princess departed,
whether there was anything left from the Crown Princess' belongings.
You must bring this to an end.
I'll comply with your command.
Your Majesty, it's Un.
Come in.
There was some movement over at the ministers' side.
Did you hear?
I heard.
You must be alert to your surroundings, and act carefully.
I'm an official from the Royal Investigation Bureau.
Although I may not compare to Un, I am still able to take care of myself.
Go and find Court Lady No who taught etiquette at the Secret Moon Pavilion at that time.
As to what exactly happened to my body on that day, I'm guessing she'll know.
I'm counting on you, Seol.
She was such a smart and beautiful person.
The day she left the palace, she stood at the front,
and with tears in their eyes, the two of them looked at each other.
Even now, I still remember it clearly.
But, was there anything different about that day?
For example, were there different palace maids, or the food was different. Or perhaps did someone pay a visit.
Please tell me everything that you remember.
Yes, right.
I remember a little thing.
That night, the young princess came by to see the Crown Princess.
Young princess?
The Crown Princess was once the young princess' playmate.
I thought she had come to pay a visit.
Did she meet the Crown Princess?
She didn't.
She seemed as though she had a lot on her mind.
I'm not sure why, but she didn't come in.
She left before she even inquired about the Crown Princess' health.
Excuse me.
I'm looking for the house of a past palace maid.
I've heard she lives nearby, do you know where?
The Court Lady?
She lives at the end of the street.
Over there?
That's right.
Thank you.
Another innocent life,
has been sacrificed again.
I was unable to complete my task. Please punish me, Your Majesty.
How can this be your fault?
You almost lost your own life.
It's my fault, I've put everyone in danger.
Your Majesty, don't blame yourself.
Now, even you are in danger.
If you want to give up now, don't hesitate and just say it.
I will allow it.
I have already given my life to Your Majesty.
No matter how dangerous the task, as your servant, I won't give up.
Thank you.
I will never forget your loyalty.
I am humbled by your grace, Your Majesty.
It's true that the deeper the investigation, the more it seems a person has nowhere to go.
But this also proves something.
Although there is no entity, a real enemy does indeed exist.
Did you come from the library archives?
In order to find a subject, I visited the library archive to read some books.
So, have you found the subject?
Fortunately, I found an interesting book.
An interesting book?
I'm very curious as to what the content is.
Could you enlighten me?
Since Your Majesty has asked, then I'll say.
Do not be over corrective, when one has gained clarity. This is a virtue.
To be discreet, yet not point out weaknesses of others.
To behave uprightly, yet not being argumentative. This is a beautiful virtue.
What you are saying is to stop investigating this cover up.
Do you understand, Your Majesty?
It's a very good sentence.
But not correcting one's mistake and to continue covering up,
how can this be a nobleman's virtue?
Besides,
through vigilance - not just standing by the side, one would have a clearer view of reality. That is a nobleman's virtue.
However,
not considering the consequences,
it would be regretful and naive,
who would be to blame for the ensuing chaos?
With words of warning, one can avoid naivety and regret.
This subject is indeed very suitable for discussion with the young scholars.
I will elaborate on it during this evening's meeting.
I would be honored.
May Your Majesty not fail to live up to a nobleman's virtues. This is your humble servant's wish.
If you don't stop here, it'll be even more dangerous for you.
The Princess?
Yes, do you remember something?
I don't know.
You, Shaman. Go to the pharmacy and bring back the medical supplies.
Yes.
If you go over there to flirt and make us look bad
I definitely won't let you off.
Understand?
I'll go, you can stay here and rest.
No, you have to go somewhere with me.
Father...
It's Yeon U.
Chief Scholar's daughter, you have a try at answering.
I believe that compared to all the young ladies in the world, our daughter is the most able and virtuous.
I'm glad that Father's embrace reminds me of brother's.
Then sleep soundly in my arms.
Father... Father... Father...
Are you all right?
Yes, my husband.
The journey is not easy. Why don't you stay at home?
I was the one who insisted on coming.
Since we are going to see father, this bit of suffering is nothing at all.
Princess, you really have a lot of areas that's worthy for me to learn from.
What? Me?
You are always bright, and you have the gift to make people around you happy.
Thank you.
Look here,
between husband and wife, thanks is not necessary.
Compared to me, you should support mother.
Not so long ago, after visiting the physician,
she became depressed.
It looks like someone was here.
The smell of the incense hasn't fully dispersed yet, so it looks like the person came not long ago.
Could it be that Yang Myeong orabeoni was here?
Yeom.
Yes, Mother.
Your father...
didn't pass away because of an illness.
What?
Then...
Your father...
committed suicide.
Ever since he sent Yeon U away,
he lived his life in misery.
He said that he was the one who killed Yeon U,
and always kept blaming himself.
Therefore his illness became heavier.
Yeom, after you had married the Princess...
it seemed like he had fulfilled all his wishes.
Gradually he became more ill, and he slowly let go of his life.
After he sent off his own child,
his sadness caused his heart to be devoured by pain.
Who would know?
Your Excellency, how have you been?
Not long ago, I saw a lady that was extremely similar to our Yeon U.
It couldn't be right?
Seeing her being pointed at,
being spat and cursed at in the middle of the street,
our Yeon U wouldn't be living that type of miserable life.
Please say she isn't.
Our Yeon U is together with you over there...
living together safely, isn't she?
My Lord.
Agassi.
It's all because of me.
It's because of me... that father passed away.
Agassi.
I was still young then and thought that when I died, it would save everyone.
I should've pleaded and begged to live...
Agassi, it's still not too late to tell everyone that you're still alive.
Otherwise, you should at least tell madam.
Seol, didn't you said so by yourself?
Didn't I say that all this is to protect me and my family?
I'm also... the same.
There's definitely some kind of inside story behind my death.
It's possible... that my family and His Majesty,
will all be in danger.
Until the truth is uncovered,
Heo Yeon U,
must remain dead.
Aren't you the Celestial Hall's Shamans?
Why did you enter the palace?
It's said that the sound of a ghost weeping has been heard at the Secret Moon Pavilion,
so the Great Queen Dowager commanded us to come.
Is that so?
You're all working hard.
Wait a moment. Stop!
Why are you here?
What?
Shouldn't you be staying at the West Infirmary? Why are you here?
I'm not the one who went to the Infirmary, it's another Shaman who went.
Then you're saying that you're not that Shaman?
I was the talisman for that one day in the Palace Hall,
and Shaman Wol, is at the Infirmary...
What?
Wol.
Court Lady Jo.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Immediately send someone to the West Infirmary.
Find a shaman called Wol and bring her in front of me.
This matter... don't let anyone know.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Since you've caught the grasshopper from our team,
we have no choice but to become enemies.
We're currently playing hit the grasshopper game and you caught our teams' grasshopper.
Starting from now, you're our enemy.
Do you really not understand what I'm saying?
It means I'm telling you to join the other team to start playing.
- Eonni - Eonni
Okay, then let's start.
Hurry up, hurry up.
Start counting.
One...
Two...
Three...
Wait a minute. Do you want to remeasure?
I don't have it though.
I'm not hiding anything.
Hand it over.
Good. Replace it.
My Lord, why are you being like this?
Your stance was precarious,
I was afraid you would fall.
I didn't have any other intentions,
so please don't be startled.
Your Majesty.
Don't say anything.
Don't say anything at all.
Goodbye.
Let's go home!
Are you feeling better now?
What?
What exactly was the matter just now when you looked so gloomy?
So, is that why you called me over?
Playing together with those innocent and bright children,
all worldly things,
all worries and troubles,
were forgotten, disappearing without trace.
Thank you for your blessing.
Because of you, I'm feeling much happier.
And not because you were playing with the handsome, awesome me?
Perhaps it's best that you're a Shaman.
At least I can stay by your side
and look upon your smiling face.
Should we play a game with this rock tomorrow?
Please give it to me, Sir.
Why?
Are you planning to practice beforehand?
No.
This stone is too pretty to hit.
I want to use it as a problem solving stone
that stores my worries for me.
Is that so?
That is also not a bad idea.
Then this rock...
is a gift from me.
Shaman, I told you to get the medicine...
What were you doing all this time?
I'll come at once.
Thank you for your gift.
Please be careful on your way back.
Welcome back, Head Shaman.
When I was away, did anything happen?
There was a royal command ordering you to go to the Palace Hall when you returned.
Tonight,
I'll finish offering sacrifices to the spirits.
Tomorrow, I will enter the palace.
Shinmu!
Seol eonni...
dressed in women's clothes.
Father,
until I figure out everything,
my worries and sadness,
will temporarily be buried here.
Every step your daughter takes in the future,
Father, please watch over me.
Are you the shaman by the name of Wol?
Yes.
Who are you?
Her Highness the Queen wants to see you.
I want to use it as a problem solving stone
that stores my worries for me.
What is troubling you that you are unable to sleep?
This is a problem solving stone.
It can solve hundreds of worries.
Problem solving stone?
I'm grateful for your advice, but...
Hyeongnim.
Why are you... so reckless?
Reckless?
I don't know what Your Majesty is referring to.
I heard that you often go to the Infirmary.
Ah...
I do not go often. I go every day.
The woman in my heart has fallen into difficulty.
How can someone who calls himself a man just stand by and do nothing?
Hyeongnim...
I have said,
I don't care about my title.
I am prepared to abandon everything.
Do you not remember?
I have clearly given an order that you must not get close to her.
Are you going to against the order?
Your Majesty!
Hyeongnim!
Your Majesty,
Shaman Wol is here.
Pay your respects to Her Highness, the Queen.
~ I hope it isn't love. ~
~ I hope it isn't you. ~
~ I hope that not even an inch of my heart will allow it ~
~ My heart that is stained red, my hot tears ~
~ I hope they are just nothing ~