KOREAN DRAMA 선덕여왕 "THE GREAT QUEEN SEON DEOK" EPISODE 31

SYNOPSIS THE GREAT QUEEN SEON DEOK EPISODE 31

So Hwa is running from her pursuer & notice Deok Man in the site of Cheomseongdae with her entourage & looking around & So Hwa glad to see that it is indeed her & call for her but

So Hwa: Deok Man!!!!

Deok Man goes looking for that familiar voice but doesn’t see So Hwa

So Hwa: Deok Man!!!!

Deok Man realise as she looks towards the direction of So Hwa calling on her & she is surprised to see So Hwa approaching her & Joo Bang & Go Do is surprise that So Hwa has survive the escape ordeal. Deok Man mumbles Mother & stunned that her eyes confirm & recognise So Hwa as she run towards her shouting for So Hwa as So Hwa answer her back in call then in warmth embrace as they shed tears of longing & miss as they reunion. Deok Man wants So Hwa to confirm that if she is indeed So Hwa her mother & asked where So Hwa has been all this years as she thought she had died from suffocation in the quick sand in that sand storm. So Hwa said she didn’t & managed to survive the ordeal & is alive & well

Joo Bang tells that So Hwa can now really speaks since they knew that she was silent. Go Do is glad how things turn out that So Hwa was able to open her vocal chords when she saw Deok Man & cure her. Deok Man & So Hwa can only embrace in happiness. Kim Yu Shin & Al Shin just look & wonder. Dae Pung & Guk San Heun caught up while chasing So Hwa’s pursuer & is glad that So Hwa is now in save hands of Deok Man & express their relief. The So Hwa pursuer was a step too late & failed in their attempt to capture So Hwa & is disappointed that So Hwa had reached the embrace of Deok Man & leaves. Chil Sook comes to the union scene to find that So Hwa is with Deok Man. Moon Noh caught up with Chil Sook to find So Hwa in the embrace of Deok Man is truly confirm that Deok Man is indeed the destined younger twin

Deok Man brings So Hwa to her chamber to find out what has happened to her all these years. So Hwa can just mention how lovely Deok Man looks in her Princess’ attire. Deok Man insist that So Hwa tell her what happened to her. So Hwa defer the question to a next time. Deok Man said that she has seen Chil Sook in the capital & asked whether she was with him together when Deok Man 1st saw Chil Sook in the capital. So Hwa didn’t answer Deok Man’s persistence questioning & change the subject on how did Deok Man regain her Princess’ status. Deok Man pester for an answer as So Hwa affirm that Chil Sook was the person that saved her in the sand storm. Deok Man was surprise that it would be Chil Sook. So Hwa relay that when she sank into the quick sand, Chil Sook was holding & clinging to the end of the rope. Deok Man asked that until the very end, Chil Sook has every intention to apprehend Chil Sook. So Hwa doesn’t think it was that, as the spur of the moment he might has done on instinct. Deok Man pester but So Hwa puts a stop to it as the reunion overwhelms her with such joy & happiness that it felt dream like that she doesn’t want to ruined the atmosphere with recalling unhappy memory. Deok Man hugs her mother as So Hwa tells that she doesn’t want to indulge into details about what happened back then & will relay this later to her when it is appropriate. Deok Man obediently followed & understand So Hwa’s had said & abide to her wishes

So Hwa goes to meet with King Jinpyeong & Queen Maya as King Jinpyeong asked how did she regain her speech & managed to escape from the clasp of Mi Shil. Queen Maya said that she went around searching far & wide for So Hwa & not finding So Hwa was the most regrettable for Queen Maya. So Hwa tells King Jinpyeong that whether Deok Man is made aware of So Hwa’s aphasia condition she was in when she 1st arrive in the palace then later being kidnap by Mi Shil. Queen Maya affirm that Deok Man doesn’t have any knowledge of the matter. So Hwa wish to keep that fact away from Deok Man’s knowledge & asked the Royal couple to keep this a secret. Queen Maya understand that So Hwa is really concern if Deok Man’s find out & learn on what happened to So Hwa & what reaction she might have on the matter that So Hwa was taken here & there by them then Eul Jae then Mi Shil & render to add so much suffering & hardship to So Hwa

So Hwa tells that Deok Man is return to be Royal Princess, how can she as a lowly palace maid be burden in the mind of worries for Deok Man. So Hwa tells that Deok Man spent her whole childhood worrying over her useless mother, even though she suppose to be raising her that she has to grew up being like a man & as a matured adult. So Hwa tells that although King Jinpyeong entrust Deok Man to her care but honestly in actual fact Deok Man was the person who look after her. Queen Maya tells that on the contrary that this is what filled her with such & make her to have fervid emotions that she is impassioned & ardent that what Princess’ breeding is all about. King Jinpyeong express his gratitude to So Hwa’s true loyalty that even he were to devout the rest of his life to repay So Hwa’s kindness that may never be able to compensate or sufficient to whatever So Hwa’s had done for him & sincerely thanked her

Mi Shil is informs that So Hwa has reunited with Princess Deok Man. Bo Jong confirm that what has happened. Mi Shil asked how Bo Jong could allow such incident to happen. Bo Jong said that there was a person who suddenly came to interfere in them as Chil Sook comes in to affirm that person is Moon Noh. Mi Shil is shocked that the person in question is Moon Noh & Chil Sook said that he had emerge in the scene & has return

It looks like Mi Shil is landing one headache after another

Deok Man drag So Hwa to her bed chamber & tell her mother that does she know how long she yearn & wished to sleep beside So Hwa like they did in tavern in the Taklamakan Desert. So Hwa said that they can’t do that anymore since they have revert to their status that Deok Man is now Royal Princess & she is a palace maid. Deok Man doesn’t want to hear any of these protocols & insist that they sleep together. So Hwa tells that she thought she saw Moon Noh this afternoon. Deok Man is surprise that So Hwa has spotted Moon Noh. So Hwa continues that when she was about to face grave danger of dire consequences & it seems that the man who save me fits the description of Moon Noh.

Moon Noh learns from Bi Dam that that Deok Man regain her recognition of her status as Princess by forging or doctored that the founding father Bakhyeokgeose’s prophesy. Bi Dam said that is why he wanted his teacher to meet with Deok Man. Moon Noh asked that Deok Man conceal the fact of the occurrence of the solar eclipse from everybody’s knowledge in order to ending up to obtain & manipulate Mi Shil to act upon it. Bi Dam confirm & asked where did Moon Noh been at that moment as Moon Noh continues his questioning that Deok Man in actual fact had promised to disclose the Calendric system to the world in order to convince Master Wyol Cheon to calculate the solar eclipse for her. Bi Dam affirm that he tells that Deok Man will surprise even his teacher in terms of her stratagems & had ambition that no one would think of being the sovereign ruler. Moon Noh is shocked that Deok man has ambition to be Queen Regnant.

Moon Noh said that Deok Man is female, she is suppose to have intention to help her spouse the road to the throne, consider her return status as Royal Princess. Bi Dam said that Deok Man will become the Queen Regnant of Silla & her merit and virtue dictates her decision & choices.

Merit & Virtues are morality that precedes to law. It is a Mencius philosophy. Mencius tended to give the legal system the equal status with morality. He said: “Kindness only is not sufficient in politics. Laws only are not sufficient to be implemented (reasonably).” This is also subjected to double standard

Mi Shil speaks to Seol Won Rang over the report that Moon Noh had made his return to the scene. Seol Won Rang tells that Bi Dam’s swordsmanship was already a great concerto him when he 1st show it & has his suspicion so Seol Won Rang instructed Chil Sook to keep tracks of Bi Dam’s movements Mi Shil asked whether he is suggesting that Bi Dam is actually a student under Moon Noh’s tutelage. Seol Won Rang confirm the fact & in fact this looks like Moon Noh is also keep a watchful eye on Deok Man’s movement by sending his student. Seol Won Rang said that they must not under estimate that this fact is a positive assertion fact. Mi Shil doesn’t think it is so simple & straight forward to that fact. If should Moon Noh wants to help Deok Man’s cause then he simply needs to return to the Hwarang ranks & use his ranks to help her then it may not be seen as just simply debating on the construction of the Royal Observatory of Cheomseongdae. Seol Won Rang concurs that even should the construction of the observatory begin immediately, they still could not estimate the completion date to the construction but as of now this is a matter deem more pressing and real urgency to them & needs immediate action.

Mi Shil play on the probability that what will Hwa Rang’s atmosphere will be stir if Guk Seon Moon Noh will to return & emerge back in Hwa Rang

In Hwa Rang there is 2 Senior top post. One is Pungwolju currently held by Ho Jae; the other is Guk Seon.

Seol Won Rang asked to hasten the process to nominate a new Pungwolju & now considering that Ho Jae’s term of service is coming to end term. Mi Shil affirms it as Bo Jong is seen as Deputy to Ho Jae then it is customary in accordance with traditional practices that Bo Jong will be made Pungwolju

Bu Jae is the Deputy or the 2nd in command to Pungwolju

Seol Won Rang asked that Hwa Rang be entrusted to Chil Sook. Mi Shil is surprise at Seol Won Rang’s suggestion of bringing up Chil Sook. Seol Won Rang said that as the Minister of Military, the official affairs leaves him little time keep tabs to observe how the Hwarang movements & activities thoroughly. Mi Shil said that with Chil Sook, they can foster strength and unity amongst their Hwarang ranks via Chil Sook. Seol Won Rang concurs that with Chil Sook it can be seen as on par with Moon Noh & they have an invested special interest with each other. Then as per Mi Shil’s instruction that they had to concealed the fact from Chil Sook that they are the ones who held So Hwa captive until the very end. Mi Shil asked Chil Sook to be summoned

Chil Sook pondering about So Hwa & recall how frighten So Hwa is when she saw him & asked whether that is how So Hwa feel about him. Bo Jong came calling to said that Mi Shil wants to see him. Mi Shil goes to make up a story that now that Deok Man has been acknowledged as Royal Princess, there is no reason King Jinpyeong should bring any harm to So Hwa & furthermore King Jinpyeong may allow So Hwa to serve Princess Deok Man & tells Chil Sook that their fates are not to be met. Mi Shil tells that Chil Sook will surely not be in the good book of Deok Man so Mi Shil express Chil Sook’s well being. Mi Shil said that she will defend Chil Sook & it is the fault of King Jinpyeong to conceal the twin. Mi Shil suggests that Chil Sook is conferred the title Wonsanghwa. But Chil Sook doesn’t seem keen

Wonsanghwa is the highest posting conferred in Hwa Rang

Mi Shil asked that Chil Sook can further the advancement of the Hwa Rang’s military skills will benefit Silla & if Chil Sook is entrusted with this designation & responsibility, Deok Man likely will not be able to render harm to Chil Sook in any other way. Chil Sook will ponder & consider over the matter. Mi Shil added that doesn’t it seem that the absent Moon Noh is holding such amassed influence among Hwa Rang as Guk Seon & asked what does Moon Noh possess that Chil Sook is in lacking. Mi Shil playing a psychological mind game with Chil Sook as she asked whether they are certain Moon Noh will be reinstated or not, but Mi Shil wants for Chil Sook to be entrusted with the designation of Guk Seon that has seen been absent. Chil Sook asked for some time to think it over. Mi Shil doesn’t know whether Chil Sook bought her story. Chil Sook leaves Mi Shil’s chamber then call out for So Hwa

So Hwa wakes up like she was being call from her slumber as she slept with Deok Man. She then stroke the hair of the sleeping Deok Man as So Hwa tell her to have pleasant dreams as she will return to her own rightful place to rest. As So Hwa leaves Deok Man’s chamber, Chil Sook is pacing in front of the entrance & call on her, surprise her at first to find Chil Sook still around so late in the night as Chil Sook run towards her & stop short when she fringe away. Chil Sook asked whether she has regained her ability to use her vocal chords as she reply in confirmation. Chil Sook calls on her but Seo Hwa can only timidly runs away from him at the sight of him but she stop after a while & recall Chil Sook telling her that he know that she detest to see his presence, but he wanted them to just find some secluded mountain village & they go spent the remaining the rest of days together. Chil Sook telling himself he doesn’t understand the reason why he is clinging onto So Hwa in his heart strings or whether she will accept his heart in return

So Hwa went back to look for Chil Sook by then he already left. Chil Sook went back to Mi Shil to give his answer to Mi Shil that he will do it. Mi Shil praises his wise choice of decision. Mi Shil promised that she will accord & conferred Chil Sook the highest honour among the Hwa Rang’s ranks to compensate his hardship by spending 20 years wondering on foreign land for her sake. Chil Sook is not sure. Chil Sook leaves Mi Shil’s chamber & he wonder whether in the end; was being at Mi Shil’s side is his true quest, as he leaves So Hwa comes across his path. Chil Sook about to leave away from her when So Hwa calls out to him & surprise him

So Hwa & Chil Sook has a private moment together. So Hwa tells that she got a slight fright seeing him back then. Chil Sook asked that So Hwa could able to speak as So Hwa nods. Chil Sook said that it is an impairment in her normal physiological function due that she lost her daughter but anyhow he is glad for her that she is better. Chil Sook said that since he sees her so astonished by his presence, she may remember the memories occurred from the desert. So Hwa said that she only remember the memories that Chil Sook was the person who saved her, escort her back to Silla & she was finally able to reunite with Deok Man. So Hwa expressed her gratitude & bow to him. Chil Sook tells that they both need to return to the world they once belonged. So Hwa concurs that she will have to return to the service of Princess Deok Man & King Jinpyeong while Chil Sook will return to the service of Mi Shil as her Musa. It is sadness as the lovers part their ways to their respective places as they exchange long glances at each other.

Musa is warrior, similar to a Samurai. There is a Korean movie Musa the warrior with the similar photographic treatment as the Akira Kurosawa 7 samurai

Then pompous preparation of Chil Sook conferred the title Wonsanghwa in a formal ceremony begin as Ho Jae asked to make haste to the preparation. Seok Bum & his men comes to Ho Jae to asked whether they can be of service to help. Ho Jae said that the preparation are all completed. Palace maid enquire whether they leave the seat placement designate to be vacant. Ho Jae said to let it be as it is. The seat is Guk Seon’s seat. The palace maid said even if it is always left vacant at occasion. One of the Hwa rang captain said that they leave it vacant as a mark of respect to Guk Seon

Suddenly there was a commotion outside as the Nang Do doesn’t allow Moon Noh access to Hwa Rang & tell him that this is no place for common folks to trespass as Joo Bang & Go Do tries to block Moon Noh’s path & Joo Bang tells that it is only for Hwa Rang nobility class is allowed inside the Hwa Rang premises. Go Do adds that it is not a place that is having some feast that Moon Noh can gate crash to eat for free. Moon Noh said he know about the matter & asked them to move aside. Then they make fun of Moon Noh thinking he is gate crashing while the rest asked Moon Noh to be remove by force. Joo Bang tries to persuade Moon Noh to move himself out the premises but Moon Noh refuse to barge & Joo Bang asked Go Do to remove him but Go Do can’t even make Moon Noh move an inch from where he is standing

One of the Nang Do tell Ho Jae that there is some trouble in the gate where a person refuse to move from the entrance & wants to enter the premises. Ho Jae is upset that someone dares to create commotion in an event such as today. Ho Jae reminds that Princess Deok Man, Mi Shil & Chil Sook will be arriving school. The Nang Do said they are trying to remove him but it seems difficult that he refuse to barge. Seok Bum said that he will go out to settle the commotion as Ho Jae permits him to do so. Before the end of the sentence the door sprung wide & as Joo Bang & Go Do flew through the door as the people in Hwa Rang draw their swords in the eminent threat by Moon Noh’s gate crashing. Joo Bang & Go do didn’t know what hit them as Al Cheon is surprise to see Moon Noh’s grand entrance.

Mi Shil introduce Chil Sook to Deok Man as she know that Deok Man is acquainted with Chil Sook as Deok Man confirms that they know each other well as they share a common interest past together. Mi Shil tells that if King Jinpyeong has inform them about the twin birth none of this pursuit would have happened. Mi Shil said that Chil Sook has done this for the sake of the nation security of Silla. Mi Shil said that she plan to decree Chil Sook as Wonsanghwa to bring up the standards of Hwa Rang’s fighting skills. Deok Man has been informed. Deok Man tells that his exemplary skill in pursuing Deok Man, may he impart that talent to Hwa Rang. She is certain that Hwa Rang will improve tremendously. Mi Shil has to force a smile between her teeth as Mi Shil asked whether the preparation had been set & invites Deok Man to leave but Bo Jong, that on the contrary he is here to inform of an intruder who had gate crash Hwa Rang’s grounds.

Meanwhile Moon Noh having a field day with the Hwa Rang & the Nang Do. Ho Jae tells how rude Moon Noh has trespass & tarnish on scared ground & asked the Hwa Rang Captain to deal with Moon Noh. The Hwa Rang goes on a formation but Moon Noh easily deal with it at ease as they were no match for Moon Noh. Then it was free for all, where the Hwa Rang captain is no match as Kim Yu Shin runs to the Hwa rang grounds & asked what has happened. Guk San Heun said that someone had gate crash Hwa rang ground & stirring up trouble. Dae Pung said that the person is really fantastic in martial art skill.

Then Deok Man, Mi Shil & Chil Sook comes to Hwa Rang’s grounds as Kim Yu Shin & Yong Hwa Hyangdo greets Deok Man. Mi Shil asked the gate to be open as Kim Yu Shin instruct the gate to be open. Deok man enters to find Moon Noh standing while the rest are moaning on the ground. Moon Noh turns around & reveal his identity. Deok Man & Kim Yu Shin recognise Moon Noh as she recalls Moon Noh as that physician who was treating the plague victim in the village & Moon Noh asking them to leave because of the plague, but Kim Yu Shin said that unforeseen circumstances they are force to remain in the Yangji village for refuge. Deok man asked for confirmation from Kim Yu Shin where he confirm that the person in front of them is indeed the physician from Yangji village

One of the Hwa rang Captain whispers to Mi Shil that Moon Noh was the person who suddenly sprang from nowhere & interfered in executing So Hwa. Mi Shil approaches Moon Noh & faces Moon Noh & telling him that it had been a long while & address Moon Noh as Guk Seon. Deok Man & the rest of the Hwa Rang surprise that this person is Guk Seon Moon Noh. Moon Noh convey the same greeting to Mi Shil that it have been a while. Mi Shil queries in what pleasure that they owe such sudden visit by Guk Seon to Hwa Rang’s ground. Moon Noh said that he was just passing & he heard that today marks the day where Wonsanghwa formal ceremony is being conferred & he just took a guess that it was today & he is glad that he still have a seating in Hwa Rang that is still vacant for his expected return & he is relieved to see that he still have a seat in Hwa Rang

Mi Shil assures that he will have his seat as they had already prepare a long time ago that he will return to take his vacant seat & make his presence felt in Hwa Rang again. Moon Noh had a private chat with Mi Shil & really tell her that it have been a while since they last met. Mi Shil asked why his presence in Hwa Rang today & his intention behind coming here. Mi Shil will pose this query to Moon Noh on his reason for his return but however she will know that Moon Noh will have any reason & explanation to render her with reply to her query. Mi Shil said looking back in their past, they were many encounters in her memory that they had cross swords

Mi Shil tells under the Royal decree of King Jinheung they established the fundamentals of Hwa Rang together & not forgetting that Moon Noh help in support for the forced abdication of King Jinji. Mi Shil also even arrange in matrimonial ties with her paternal cousin Lady Yoon, which allowed Moon Noh’s clan to gain entry into Silla’s aristocracy with the prominent Jingol bone rank system

Gu Jung Jae is the cousin from Mi Shil paternal side of the family. It is usually an Aunt’s off spring that belongs to her father’s side of the family. Her cousin is a Lady Yoon

Gol is bone ranking system

Moon Noh said that it is true that Moon Noh being an off spring of a Gaya princess that become a Jingol; was thanks to Mi Shil’s effort. Mi Shil asked so why did Moon Noh did what he has done by aiding King Jinpyeong by allowing the younger twin to escape & why of all the moments in time that Moon Noh had chosen to return to Seorabeol at this very moment, just as the younger twin came to reclaim her status. Moon Noh doesn’t answer her queries

Moon Noh born AD 538 was the son of Princess Mun Hwa Royal Princess of Dae Gaya Royal household (transcript from Hwarang Segi)

Joo Bang finds out that the person who gate crash was Guk Seon, Moon Noh. The name that they had con people with. Go Do remembers that they has some good times feasting on food table with many thanks in using his name as a con. Joo Bang said that is that all Go Do can think about. It is in that con that they met Princess Deok Man. Go Do suggests whether they should the least pay their respects to Moon Noh. The other Nang Do had heard that people inside the Hwa Rang were send out flying by Moon Noh & asked for confirmation that he was said to be floating on air. Guk San Heun has heard that Moon Noh is a Musa Demigod of martial arts. Dae Pung asked what will happened when Demi Gods meet each other. Joo Bang asked what Dae Pung is implying as Dae Pung said that he had heard that Moon Noh is now in a private liaison meeting with Mi Shil at this very moment. Joo Bang is shocked that Moon Noh is now meeting with Mi Shil. Dae Pung nods as Joo Bang can’t make the sense out of the meeting.

Moon Noh with Mi Shil tells that the father of his consort Lady Yoon that through Mi Shil’s matrimonial arrangement is the ever famous General Lord Geochilbu that he admire & respect greatly & someone who had guided him spiritual mentor in his life

Lord Geochilbu was a great scholar during King Jinheung’s reign, was a General & historian. He complied Guksa the national history in AD 545 under the orders of King Jinheung. In the 12th year of the reign of Silla King Jinheung (BC551 B.C.), King Jinheung ordered eight generals, including General Geochilbu, to form an alliance with Baekje to attack Goguryeo and conquered 10 villages to the north of Jungnyeong a scene of many great battles fought during the Korean 3 kingdom, Yeongju in northern most part of Gyeongsangbuk-do. In AD 576 Lord Geochilbu became Premier of Silla

Moon Noh tells Mi Shil that when he was but a mere Hwarang, during King Jinji’s reign, his father in law Lord Geochilbu has earnestly asked of Moon Noh whether he could just follow Mi Shil lead. Mi Shil is certain that Lord Geochilbu did so as she & Lord Geochilbu shared principles and purpose with me. Moon Noh concurs as considering that King Jinji had no intention of continuing their former past sovereign’s (King Jinheung) great legacy. Then not long after, Lady Maya sudden return, & was bestow as Queen & force Mi Shil to deprive of the ambition of the said title. Mi Shil would like to know what Moon Hoh is trying to imply here. Moon Noh tells that when Gaeyang twins were born, Lord Geochilbu left this earth for the pearly gates. Mi Shil asked what about that, is Moon Noh trying to lay his suspicion on her. Moon Noh said he is not but merely speculating that the incident had left him a little confuse & perplex & suffer in demoralise stated & he left the palace & fell into aimless roaming & wondering.

Mi Shil said that whether his return to the palace indicates that he has ended his days of roam less & aimless wandering. Moon Noh said on the contrary that he return to the palace to tell other that the endless wandering should end. Mi Shil wonders what end is to the wandering as Moon Noh suggest that he will oversee & invigilate this selection of this Pungwolju’s Bi Jae.

Deok Man learns that So Hwa tried to avoid Moon Noh & ran away to escape from Guk Seon. So Hwa said that Moon Noh instruct her to wait in Hangju that he will come along to meet with her. But the actual fact So Hwa took Deok Man along & ran away. Deok Man asked why did So Hwa did that. So Hwa doesn’t want Deok Man to return to a Silla that is controlled by Mi Shil. King Jinpyeong’s instruction to her was to keep the child alive & honestly when she was raising Deok Man up, Deok Man was like her own daughter

Hanju is the city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The city was founded in the Sui Dynasty AD 591

So Hwa enquire about Deok man mentioning about the student of Guk Seon & asked by the chance will his name be Bi Dam. Deok Man affirms it & So Hwa turns pale. Deok Man asked what is wrong with So Hwa’s expression on hearing Bi Dam’s name. So Hwa brush it as nothing that she recall hearing the name before as she recall the child Bi Dam stroking baby Deok Man & Moon Noh call out to Bi Dam whether he think baby Deok Man is cute. Moon Noh tells that this Royal Princess might one day be his live partner. So Hwa is shocked that Moon Noh’s suggestion. Moon Noh tells happen it may be by accident, Moon Noh think it is a calling for him, as So Hwa wants further details as Moon Non explained that the heavens coincidently bestowed upon him this very child who will contend Mi Shil’s might of authority & along with the off spring of Mi Shil, will turn this Princess into a wise & virtuous Queen & beside her will be the bloodline of King Jinji’s descendant, Bi Dam, & nurture him into becoming Wang Jae,

Wangjae is short for Wangjwa Jijae or equivalent as Prince Consort or the spouse of the reigning female monarch, in case of Deok Man. It is a man who possess sagacious virtue to assist the King in his reign. It is likely that Bi Dam will be Prince Consort to Princess Deok Man when she becomes Queen Regnant.

So Hwa tells that Bi Dam is the son of Mi Shil. Moon Noh defends that he is the son she has abandoned & also the son of King Jinji to whom he has entrusted his son under Moon Noh’s care. Moon Noh claims that he will raise Bi Dam to accomplish the grand ambition of King Jinheung that could not be realise in his reign. Moon Noh tells that it must be so as it is written in the stars of the fate & destiny of these children

So return from her recollection & asked Deok Man what kind of character of a person is that Bi Dam. Deok Man asked what curious interest does So Hwa have with Bi Dam with her line of questioning. So Hwa brushes it as nothing as she recalls that his temperament is slightly oddball and unpredictable. So Hwa asked Deok Man that Bi Dam wasn’t aware of her Princess identity when they first met as Deok Man confirms it that even he knew & learned the truth, he was not particularly shocked or surprise by the revelation.

Seol Won Rang is surprise that Moon Noh had requested to oversee the Pungwolju’s Bi Jae & Seol Won Rang said that it may be seen as such as an onerous proposal. Seol Won Rang said that according to traditional manner & moral; Bojong becoming Pungwolju as his current rank is Deputy in Hwa Rang but since with Princess Deok Man as the proprietor of Hwa Rang, it may be seen controversial & bias but however if Moon Noh were to oversee & invigilate the Bi Jae, it wouldn’t been seen as bias & they needn’t worry about the matter as not only for Gukseon Moon Noh, but others will see no reason to protest or object. Mi Shil asked whether Seol Won Rang is suggesting that Bo Jong goes to the Bi Jae with his skills to gain him victory. Mi Shil knows that the Gukseon Moon Noh would never resort in deceptive device or unlawful practices. Seol Won Rang affirms as it is not part of Moon Noh’s nature to do so. Mi Shil thinks that with this, all chaos that Moon Noh has created will be able to swept clean with just one blow

Moon Noh goes to see Mi Shil on her decision as she accept Moon Noh’s proposal to invigilate the Bi Jae. Moon Noh promised that he will be fair in his invigilation. Mi Shil believes that there couldn’t be otherwise than that. Moon Noh takes his leave but as he was about to leave Mi Shil call on him but brush it as nothing & dismiss him. Seol Won Rang comes out & asked Mi Shil why didn’t she enquire about Prince Hyeongjong. They knew that back then, King Jinji entrusted Prince Hyeongjong under Moon Noh’s care & they found out from their sources that Moon Noh took him away

Prince Hyeongjong is Bi Dam’s royal personal name when he was a Royal Prince

Mi Shil brushes it off that abandoned children doesn’t condoned her interest. As Seol Won Rang may know that Mi Shil doesn’t subject herself to needless whim in attachment of heart strings. Seol Won Rang asked whether Mi Shil had some concern for the child who call himself Bi Dam & asked whether they should keep tab on Bi Dam. Mi Shil asked Seol Won Rang not to waste time on petty things, just made the preparation for the Bi Jae

The announcement notice that the Bi Jae will commence soon. Mi Shil writes the notice that in accordance with Hwarang customary & traditions; they shall hereby elect the 15th Pungwolju. This Pungwolju’s Bi Jae shall be invigilate by Hwa Rang Guk Seon Moon Noh who is seen as a mentor to all Hwa Rangs. The Bi Jae will be divided to 3 sections; with the first section commence in 3 days at Yeol Seon Hall. Mi Shil expects all Hwarang do their utmost effort in this Bi Jae

Yeol Seon Hall is the chambers where former Pungwolju & Hwa Rang conference. This was established by Mi Shil

The Hwa Rang captain is surprise that the Bi Jae is going to invigilate Guk Seon Moon Noh & not customary by Won Hwa will oversee the Bi Jae

Won Hwa is the female equivalent to the Pungwolju of Hwa Rang in which Mi Shil hold this office

Seok Bum upstart & said that it doesn’t be of any concern as the result already been decided even before the Bi Jae. Im Jong asked what that supposed that he is implying by that statement. Seok Bum tell that as of now Bo Jong Rang has ever lost a Bi Jae before. Al Cheon said that the end result no one can be of certain. Al Cheon said that the rest of the Hwa Rang captains had engage in combat with Bo Jong but he has yet be tested with Kim Yu Shin. Bo Jong faces Kim Yu Shin to tell him that he definitely need to finished as he wish that engage in a duel with Kim Yu Shin. Kim Yu Shin concur that they should do so as they exchange fierce glances

Joo Bang thrill that they seen the confrontation encounter with Bo Jong & Kim Yu Shin that send chills down their spine. The other asked does he know what a spectacular event this Bi Jae is going to be when they under minded that Kim Yu Shin’s martial art skills is not at par with Bo Jong & it is not worth watching as it may be one sided. As both side sided their horse for the Bi Jae in their individual Captain’s exemplary skills & ended in a brawl

Deok Man meets with Moon Noh as she tells that she came from the Taklamakan Desert in search of him in Gyerim & now they finally get to meet. Moon Noh is surprise that Deok Man should come to Gyerim looking for him. Deok Man smile that she thought he was her father. Deok Man said although she now know that it is not so but she still feel like it that as long as she finally meets her father after aimless wander she find feel whelm with secure

Moon Noh asked Deok Man that she challenge & under mind Mi Shil’s authority of her & later regain her status as Royal Princess from the acknowledgement of the masses by doctored the prophesy tablet. Deok Man is caught tongue tied with Moon Noh’s line of questioning. Moon Noh is well aware that Deok Man has insist to return the knowledge of that divinity as he has visit the construction site of the Cheomseongdae. Moon Noh asked Deok Man what is the definition of being a sovereign that is place in her mind & what do Deok Man believe or foresight to be the grand ambition for Silla as its sovereign

Of course, I am deeply saddened by what. Moon Noh said that he is of course deeply saddened on what has happened to Princess Cheon Myeong & his enraged by Mi Shil’s code of conduct but however it is indignation that might arouse & stir up the path that may lead her to the throne but with that alone it will never able to accomplished that great ambition & on the contrary, it is among the most perilous sentiments that a sovereign can portray but it may lead that Deok Man is here to seek vengeance. Deok Man asked where is moon Noh leading in his line of questioning. Moon Noh said he can’t consent to Deok Man’s intention of being Silla’s Queen Regnant. Moon Noh said that there are many reasons but what he had just explained is the first and foremost one to his disapproval & therefore he will not render her his support in her quest but if Deok Man is willing to persist this quest to the very end, then she had to prove & convince this to Moon Noh that whatever Deok Man have in which Mi Shil lacks, if the condition that Deok Man require his support & assistance

Moon Noh leaves Deok Man’s chamber then he bumps into So Hwa who was surprise to see him. Then in a private conversation. Moon Noh asked her how could she did what she had by running & avoiding him completely with a words of their whereabouts. Moon Noh tells how many plans were ruined because of that consequences of her departure. So Hwa asked whether he mean in regards to Deok Man matrimonial arrangement. So Hwa disapprove that Deok Man can’t go with that person as they are fully aware whose son is that person is & how can they be match together as life partners. By this time Bi Dam came to the door & over hears the conversation. So Hwa said it may be her humble observation but this is definitely out of the question. So Hwa said that as King Jinpyeong had instructed her to leave the Royal Household for Deok Man to survive from the dangers of the palace intrigue to be a normal person & moreover So Hwa will never allow Deok Man to marry Bi Dam.

Bi Dam is surprise that they mentioned marriage between Deok Man & him. So Hwa asked whether Moon Noh still have the same vision as before. Moon Noh can’t say for sure but at that moment felt that their destiny are as one & he thought it was his duty & responsibility. Moon Noh said that because of So Hwa’s doing, he didn’t raise Deok Man & Bi Dam is not what he has expected that he will turn out to be. Bi Dam walks away from the door & walking in the streets. Bi Dam asked whether was it because of what had happened then & Moon Noh still harbours that incident

Moon Noh frantically searching for Bi Dam & finds a cave of the sick & dying then while search through the sick, he finds little Bi Dam about 10 years old unconscious & bring him out of the cave as Bi Dam regain consciousness as Moon Noh asked whether he is fine & asked whether he is hurt anywhere. Bi Dam glee up & tell Moon Noh that he had killed them all as Moon Noh is shocked

Back to the present that he ponder over the marriage with Deok Man & asked who could he possibility be that he is able to have marriage arrangement with Deok Man & if that should happened by chance will he able to gain the Silla throne in that process

Meanwhile Deok Man ponders on Moon Noh question on what grand ambition does a Sovereign ruler need to accomplished & his saddened for the death of Princess Cheon Myeong & he is enraged by Mi Shil’s code of conduct but Moon Noh tells that however it is indignation that might arouse & stir up the path that may lead her to the throne but with that alone it will never able to accomplished that great ambition & on the contrary, it is among the most perilous sentiments that a sovereign can portray but it may lead that Deok Man is here to seek vengeance & fuel by that desire will not make her a sovereign of the grand ambition.

Queen Maya comes in to see her daughter so deep in thought & asked her what is it. Deok Man brushes off as nothing just some thought here & there. Deok Man asked when her nephew Kim Chun Chu arriving from China to the palace as the palace send words for some time ago asking for his return. Queen Maya also share the same anxiety fro Kim Chun Chu & asked if Deok Man really wish to see him & her mutual feeling to yearn to see Kim Chun Chu. Deok Man said that what also daunts on her to have the courage or discourage that Deok Man should seek from Kim Chun Chu his forgiveness. Queen Maya asked why Deok Man needs to do that. Deok Man blames herself that because of her, Kim Chun Chu lost his mother. Queen Maya tells her daughter not be pessimistic about the matter & how can she said things of that nature

Princess Man Myeong goes to her son who is pacing outside the house & asked what is bothering him as Kim Yu Shin brushes off as nothing. Princess Man Myeong know that tomorrow is the 1st section of the Bi Jae. Princess Man Myeong said an idiom of Jin In Sa Dae Cheon Myeong. There is nothing to be anxious about the matter that is beyond his control

Jin In Sa Dae Cheon Myeong means Do you best & leaves it to heaven’s will

The 1st section of the Pungwolju’s Bi Jae as the Hwa Rang captain prepare their cadres. Joo Bang 7 Go Do puts some lucky talisman on Kim Yu Shin for good luck. Then a cadre announce that Moon Noh is already present at the Yeol Seon Hall. Kim Yu Shin is surprise as how can this be & hastily move in to the Yeol Seon. Seok Bum informs Bo Jong that Guk Seon is already at the Yeol Seon Hall waiting & asked Bo Jong to make haste

In the Yeol Seon Hall, that Hwa rang captains take their seating. Ho Jae stands up to make that as per the notice Guk Seon Munno will invigilate & decide the rules & format of the subject of this 1st section of the Bi Jae. Then Ho Jae announce that the last & final 3rd section will as accordance to Hwa Rang customary be a competition of martial arts skills. Ho Jae said that Moon Noh will bring out the question for the 1st section of Bi Jae. Moon Noh stood up & asked the Hwa Rang captain

Moon Noh: You all must have all passed through the Hwa Rang gates before reaching this place.

Bo Jong: Yes, indeed we did.

The rest: Yes, we did.

Moon Noh: Then, you all must have seen it.

Everybody is surprise at the line of questioning & what they are suppose to have seen

Moon Noh: As you all were making your way to Yeol Seon Hall, how many are they who are not properly dressed in Hwarang Nangdo’s attire

Everybody put their thinking caps trying to remember

Bo Jong: There is a total of 6 people who are not in proper dress code. 2 of them doesn’t have the hair gear that belong to any Hwa Rang cadres corps. 3 other are not in Nangdos standard uniform, the remaining doesn’t hold that weaponry that is standard to Hwa Rang

Moon Noh: That is correct……This question is the 1st section subject question of Pungwolju’s Bi Jae

Mi Shil smiles as Bo Jong is confident. Deok Man looks at Mi Shil then she looks again

THE GREAT QUEEN SEON DEOK EPISODE 31




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