SYNOPSIS THE GREAT QUEEN SEON DEOK EPISODE 44
Deok Man argues that in Silla that Hwa Baek council still uses a system of unanimous vote where else the rest of governing body. It is only in the Hwa Baek council that uses the unanimous votes & if there is any proposal that meets with Daedeungs’ disapproval it will always ends up not passing it as law & not only does this hinder the nation’s progress in development, but it is seen as just an expedient to protect the upper nobles class’ special interests that is sitting at the council. Deok Man propose to change the voting system where the nobles sitting to witness the council voice their approval to makes amendments to the voting system at Hwa Baek & roar that Deok Man is correct in her proposal comes from the population among the crowd as well as Mi Saeng & Se Jong looks at the uproar & commotion. Deok Man sits down & smiles that she has set out to gain a promising results. Mi Shil & Deok Man looks at each other as Deok Man smiles check mate to her
Bi Dam question the casted votes of 9 against 1. Yeom Jong explains that it is 9 votes in favour & one vote against the motion but however Hwa Baek Council runs on the unanimous voting system in its passing of laws with by common consent from all members of the Hwa Baek Council therefore the law has been refuse & denied. Kim Chun Chu is surprise that those who voted among them in favour were Se Jong, Mi Saeng, Ha Jong…. Yeom Jong confirms the matter as fact. Bi Dam said that this is indeed Mi Shil as been predicted that she did anticipate the matter & orchestrated this behind the screen. Kim Chun Chu said that Mi Shil’s faction doesn’t want to see this tax reform pass but didn’t want to be seen that their outright opposition to the reform therefore doing shadow play behind the screen. Yeom Jong said that however that Princess Deok Man has proposed to change the Haw Baek council’s unanimous vote system to vote of the a majority, proposal which is being debates at this very moment. Bi Dam query on the majority in votes. Yeom Jong doubts that this will certainly not pass. Yeom said that they can’t pass this reform through unanimous vote on the reform, how could a voting system of the majority of votes & would something like that ever pass through as law. Kim Chun Chu said that this may not pass but this is seen as not a bad stratagem to venture into. Bi Dam asked why in that as Kim Chun Chu adds that there is still the a large number of disappointing nobles who wish to have the reform pass to be content with & Bi Dam said that therefore they must use this opportunity to stir up their grievances of dismay as Yeom Jong thinks it is a brilliant idea. Kim Chun Chu nods that this grievances of dismay must be forwarded to the Hwa Baek council to solve. Bi Dam said that the Hwa Baek council is a bunch of useless & redundant lot & will seen as obsolete. Kim Chun Chu said that they must seize on this feeling of grievances of dismay to make sure that they all think that the Hwa Baek is now deem obsolete & redundant
Se Jong preside to go for another casting of votes then the Hwa Baek council votes to have 8 against & 2 in favour as Se Jong makes the announcement that the votes is 8 against & 2 in favour in according to Princess Deok Man’s suggestion of the change of voting system therefore the reform has been denied. Mi Shil smiles as Deok Man tells Mi Shil in her thought that does she think that this is a triumph for her t gain an upper hand. Mi Shil turns to Deok Man telling her in a thought that she is just requite
The lesser nobles coming out of the Hwa Baek council upset that it will so favourable to them if the reform were pass as they express disappointment that it was voted out 9 to 1 being so close, then a 2nd nobles tell that they didn’t have high expectations on the matter, none whatsoever & there is no way that this reform will be pass, then a 3rd nobles asked why the 2nd nobles made his journey all the way to Seorabeol & asked that he did by any chance have expectation that the reform would have been pass that brought him here as 2nd nobles brushes it off. The 3rd nobles said that Hwa Baek Council nobles own a large substantial amount of law, to begin with there is no way that they would pass such reforms that is against their favour. The 2nd nobles confess that from the start that he knew there is no slightest expectation but it has confirmed the fact that once again they can’t really change on their status if the Hwa Baek council continues to adopt with the system of unanimous votes & this nation will never change for better or progress . Then Mi Shil comes to greet the lesser nobles as they pay her the greetings
Deok Chung & Hwang Yun are having a debate over the land that their families own. Deok Chung asked what is Phil Dan implying as Phil Dan said that he is not making any reference to his family as Deok Chung asked whether it is seen as a crime to be owning a substantial among of land or property assets. Bae Yui trying to pacify them that Hwang Yun is not making that implication. Deok Chung said that the reason why certain families might be in possession of larger territorial in land is through their family hard earn efforts or because their meritorious service to the nation that they are granted them such benefits & question is that seen as a crime. Hwang Yun said that even a lesser nobles with little land ownership to their names has the same kind of allegiance to the state but however they is certain among of prejudice seen showing common goals or equality. Deok Chung said that it is clearly seen that all human are different in sense & asked whether they need to divided land right equally among the people. Seok Bum reprimand them to asked what is wrong with the both of them having petty arguments
King Jinpyeong asked that Kim Yong Chu is telling him that Deok Man was the person who propose to have the voting system at Hwa Baek change to conduct the voting in the majority. Kim Yong Chu said that Kim Seo Hyeon & him has voted in favour but the rest of the Hwa Baek council votes against the motion thus the reform was out voted & was denied. Queen Maya knew that it was an impossible feat to begin with as for the past 700 years the Hwa Baek system has adopted the system of having unanimous vote. Princess Man Myeong said that she is certain that Princess Deok Man knew as a fact that the reform will not be passed. Kim Seo Hyeon concurs that as the reform was denied the lesser nobles who was in participation has express disappointment that the reform was not pass just as Deok Man has anticipated the outcome would be. King Jinpyeong said that this tell them that Deok Man wants to prove & show that the Hwa Baek council is deem obsolete & redundant. Kim Yong Chun said that this is most likely what Deok Man is trying to achieve in this exercise. King Jinpyeong affirms that this is true that she has managed to achieve by showing that anything which would go against…upper class nobles will never seen to pass through the council then suddenly King Jinpyeong has a slight attack as Queen Maya asked her husband if he is alright & he should retire to his bedroom, but King Jinpyeong brushes it off that he is fine as he settles himself.
Deok Man & Mi Shil meet at the corridors. Mi Shil asked Deok man not to be chafed that this is just a mutual engagement of one barter for another. The proposal of majority vote is an astute move on her part. Deok Man affirms that even though any astute proposal may find it difficult to be pass through the former system. Mi Shil said that the unanimous voting system has be practice for 700 years at Hwa Baek council. Deok Man said that unanimous votes is now seem to be redundant & not adaptable to the current political environment for our nation. Hwa Baek council is now seen as deception for the upper class nobility to gain favourable special interest for themselves therefore that is because there will be no reform that they would be approved unanimously by them to pass it as law. Mi Shil said that this is the truth & still does Deok Man realise that the same unanimous votes will have some advantage to Deok Man & Deok Man doesn’t understand Mi Shil’s passing remark. Mi Shil said that if by chance the nobles were to propose that to bar you from politics & decision making. Mi Shil said that base on the system of majority there only need a vote of 6 votes to pass to enforce the proposal that will require to force Deok Man out of the political scene & will have to leave but however if it is still the unanimous vote then the votes from either Kim Seo Hyeon & Kim Yong Chun would have kept the proposal away from being enforce or pass with their against vote & Deok Man still can enjoy her political status. Deok Man said that it seems she can seen some advantage of great benefits for her. Mi Shil tells that statute & institutions are seen as always a deadly & precarious double edge sword & not only to their enemy but even those who wield & handle that weapon might be threaten with harm
Yul Ryeong is statute & institutions
Deok Man enquire whether by using statute & institutions to contend with the adversary would be seen as an unrighteous manner to conduct then Mi Shil answer Deok Man query only to realise where is Deok Man is leading Mi Shil with her line of questioning & laughs that
Mi Shil: Again…Almost…I almost blurt to you & showed you the path! How perspicacious in your sincerity can be that it almost caused me to once again & fall for that trap of yours.
Mi Shil leaves
San Tak makes mockery on Joo Bang that Hwa Baek council has denied the reforms. Joo Bang tells San Tak to wake up that they are the true idiots. San Tak thinks that they are still in the state of denial after suffering a distress & shock from the rejected reforms & it upset them. Joo Bang asked San Tak how much land does his family owned. San Tak asked why the sudden curiousity about the matter. Joo Bang question San Tak when he has over 5,000 seok of land
1 seok is the measurement of the equivalent about 15 sq meters2
San Tak is taken by the question & tells that if the reform were to pass as law then his family would have a better quality of live Had this amendment been passed, & tells San Tak is a great dunce that he doesn’t even know that the reforms will bring him profits & benefits as other of the Yonghwa Hyangdo concurs that San Tak is a great ignorant fool as San Tak begins to have some reality set in as Joo Bang gave a slap at San Tak’s head to come wake some sense up on his head & leaves as Jo Bang tells that he couldn’t sense money even under his nose then Joo Bang leaves but return a moment to give San Tak another slap on his head as San Tak asked what is the propose of his slap as Joo Bang reminds to address him in honourific as Dae Nang Du & he deserve being hit & slap the confuse San Tak again & leaves. San Tak then finally realise that it should have been pass
Seok Bum & other Hwa Rang captain question that on second thought, the taxation reform was not such a bad proposal & asked Seok Bum if this is correct. But Seok Bum upset asked whether he wishes for the reform to have been pass. The Hwa Rang captain asked why Seok Bum raise his voice as Seok Bum said that what he is saying there is strange & nonsensical . The Hwa Rang captain relay the common sense & said that if the reforms has been pass then it will reap profit for their family with the least own lands & the same goes for them. Seok Bum said that does he realise that this is a stratagem instigated by Princess Deok Man to make Mi Shil’s faction sway in their allegiance to her. The Hwa Rang captain reminds that they both has incurred heavy lost on the previous price hike speculation crisis of the grain incident that it might be a pinch for the upper class nobles but it is certainly felt the pain in his family over the losses incurred frazzle in his family coffer & asked whether what he has said is unwarranted for. Seok Bum asked him to be caution with his utterance & reminds that the reason that they are in this position & have land to own is due to Mi Shil’s benevolence & tell him not to forget that gratitude. Seok Bum leaves
Ha Jong returns to Mi Shil telling that since Deok Man has return to Seorabeol there been a day without peace & tranquillity. Se Jong asked what is the matter or has something happened. Ha Jong said that the nobles who participate in the Hwa Baek council are stirring commotion of grievances. Mi Shil said that from the standpoint is understandable to their reaction. Ha Jong said that it is senseless that the system of unanimous voting has been 700 years practice of Hwa Baek council & why would Mi Shil seen in favour to abolish the practice all of the sudden. Mi Shil said that that is not it as in the end it must be abolished as in truth the Hwa Baek council will deem itself as obsolete & redundant if its continues to the present track of operating. Se Jong & Ha Jong is surprise that Mi Shil would declare Hwa Baek as redundant & what she is supposed to mean & imply. Mi Shil tells that if she achieve her grand aspiration dream & goal the 1st matter in her agenda is to abolish the Hwa Baek council but of course this is not a ripe time to do so as she assures Se Jong
Al Cheon is shock on what Kim Chun Chu has just say that he wants to do what to Hwa Baek council. Kim Chun Chu asked whether if it not the case that he has spoken too early or soon but in the end they should get rid of the concept of Hwa Baek council all together. Deok man smiles as Kim Chun Chu asked for a comment. Deok Man concurs that she has the same thought in mind. Al Cheon claims that Hwa Baek council is been with the nation practice for 700 years & but to have it abolished as yet. Deok Man tells Al Cheon that their path from here onwards will be burden by sudden ardour & furor therefore she does think that they should abolish the council themselves. Deok Man said that Silla needs a dose of hasten decision making & the ability to rapidly execute those change to makes them successful & worthy
Seol Win Rang brings a document for Mi Shil to read & tells she said that Seol Won Rang has stay all night to prepare this document. Seol Won Rang said that he couldn’t sleep a wink so he took time to come out with a stratagem plans & asked Mi Shil to read through what he has devise. Mi Shil opens & read it & looks satisfied then tells that it is indeed a cowardly & ignorable deceit in the planning as Seol Won Rang concurs that it is indeed so but Mi Shil said that it must certainly be more cowardly & ignorable & even cruel in extend in the deceit. Seol Won Rang agrees that he will go back to the drawing board & rethinks the concept again that suits Mi Shil’s requirement. Mi Shil burns the plans as she instructs that it is better to have the plans to be more ignoble & repulsive as possible & should be sufficient that if anyone who reads it will be taken aback in disgust by its rawness. Ha Jong asked what might that be. Se Jong asked whether it is tomorrow or the day after. Mi Shil tells that it will be tomorrow
Mi Saeng comes to see her sister & asked why his express looks so perturb. Mi Saeng asked Mi Shil whether his sister need to go through this scheme of hers. Mi Shil asked whether her brother is a little uneasy over the matter. Mi Saeng laughs that why would he be perturb in his mind but he feels that it is not going to go well with Mi Shil that he always believe that whatever disown her peers accord to her, he trust that the annals of history will commit Mi Shil to a luminous legacy but however what she is about to venture to do may dishonour everything that Mi Shil has accomplished so far as yet. Mi Shil conforms that this would certainly do so Mi Saeng said that the world will indeed fear & show contempt towards his sister but Mi Shil never have acted out of the boundary against principle. Mi Saeng reiterate that when it comes to what she is about to venture, he hardly thinks that it will be the best for her. Mi Shil stood up & tell her brother that she but once will do something that is out of the boundary against principals. Mi Shil mentioned Sadaham that she loves him that she was truly taken by his admiration for him that she wanted to abandon all things to be with him & elope but then it was against her principle & it was what motivate her that she must not repeat the same action again. Mi Saeng then asked why Mi Shil has to do this now of all the moment of time. Mi Shil tells that she now share the same feeling that she occurs in those moment in time that it is similar & same to those sentiment she has with Sadaham’s admiration. Mi Saeng question what is the exactly sentiment then. Mi Shil tells that this is enough for this Mi Shil to forsake her principle for her aspiration & should even failure be bestowed upon her, she will leave this world in great style of exit like a broken radiant & something to that extent
Deok Man is surprise on Phil Dan’s father & Hwang Yun’s father wants to see her as Kim Yu Shin explains that both of them own land that is less than 5,000 seok & they are entitle to become recipients of the tax reform that may bring benefit. Deok Man is glad to hear & asked where they are as she will see them at once. Deok Man goes to meet with Phil Dan’s father (Lord Jujin) & Hwang Yun’s father as she tell them she has heard from Kim Yu Shin & is over whelm with gratitude on both of their support on her reforms
Lord Jujin is Phil Dan’s father, & Sangju garrison’s commander
Jujin said that Deok Man’s praise is all too flattering as they should be the people that extend their gratefulness & gratitude towards Deok Man. Hwang Yun’s father adds that this need be mentioned as they can only be in awe at the concern Deok Man have shown towards the lesser nobility & their dire situation. Deok Man said that it is not that nobles like themselves must move to conduct reform in order to assist in the nation’s progress that has been so lacking & starve & furthermore the Hwa Baek must be deem redundant as Jujin nods in affirmative & Deok Man adds that it is only seen as an outlet for the upper class nobles to rank & maintain their supremacy status. Deok Man said that from now onwards she will really needs the support from Hwang Yun’s father & Jujin to expedite her reforms. Both of them gave acknowledgement for their loyal support to Deok Man. Deok Man smiles at Kim Yu Shin while Jujin looks rather suspicion at the gesture
Se Jong asked Jujin what did Deok Man said in their meeting. Jujin tells that Deok Man has asked for their support to reform the Hwa Baek council. Se Jong queries on her reform of Hwa Baek Council as Jujin affirms that Deok Man has said that Hwa Baek is just an outlet for the upper class nobles to rank & maintain their supremacy status. Se Jong asked Jujin that he must know by now that this is a stratagem devised by Princess Deok Man to set discord among the nobility. Se Jong petition to Jujin that he must be sway from his standpoint. Jujin said there is nothing for him to be sway about as he is gambling his life on the outcome. Se Jong said that he will not as he will given the responsibility of security of the capital with his garrison & how can this be seen as against the principle. Jujin said that he has put his trust in Se Jong
It is hard to see which side Jujin is siding or is it for his own personal political survival
Yeom Jong is meeting with someone & is awaiting for the arrival when a palanquin arrives only to reveal that it is Mi Shil who is sitting in it as Yeom Jong went on his knees, surprise at Mi Shil’s visit & pay his respect. Yeom Jong said that he is shock that Mi Shil have come to meet him personally as he was expecting Mi Saeng to have come. Mi Shil tell that this is their 1st meeting acquaintance but she has heard lots about Yeom Jong & it seems that Yeom Jong has render some valuable support for them. Yeom Jong said that is nothing that he has done to deserve praise that he merely convey to Mi Saeng about his story that he has learn from his travels. Mi Shil said this is why she hold high regards to Yeom Jong’s ability & experience & hope that this mutual respect with further continue. Yeom Jong tells Mi Shil that he can’t express how grateful to her such appraisal from Mi Shil as Yeom Jong asked if there is any further instructions that Mi Shil will like to give him. Mi Shil hears that Yeom Jong is close with Bi Dam. Mi Shil asked that Yeom Jong take Bi Dam with him & leave the capital on an excursion tomorrow & the next few days. Yeom Jong doesn’t understand Mi Shil’s instruction. Mi Shil throws some remuneration to Yeom Jong for his service as Mi Shil said just as she has said to find somewhere pleasant as a location up in the mountains, to enjoy fresh water and the gentle breeze, and then return. Yeom Jong then asked if should Bi Dam refuse to go then what he must do. Mi Shil then tell that Yeom Jong must do what he must & that he needs to drag Bi Dam to the mountain against his will. Yeom Jong is shock.
Seol Won Rang waiting outside Kim Yong Chun’s reside as Kim Yong Chun announce that there is someone a guest paying a visit. Kim Yong Chun comes out to his surprise t see Seol Won Rang in his residence & asked what is the purpose of his visit so late in the night. Seol Won Rang smiles & asked whether paying Kim Yong Chun a visit was a mistake but then still he is consider a guest & Kim Yong Chun allows Seol Won Rang to stand outside in the cold. Kim Yong Chun is suspicious about Seol Won Rang uninvited visit at this hour. Kim Yong Chun invites him in out of courtesy
Ha Jong having a drink with Kim Seo Hyeon as in laws that if it is politics, that is something his mother & Princess Deok Man who should worry & be concern. But as in laws they should instill any ill weary of sentiment with each other. Kim Seo Hyeon agrees as Ha Jong offers a cup of wine telling that Kim Seo Hyeon & them have been neglecting their ties as in law for too long & asked that they should frequently & freely retain good communication. Kim Seo Hyeon cordially said that they should indeed. Yeong Mo comes to serve beverage & acknowledge Ha Jong’s presence. Ha Jong asked his daughter to take a seat. Yeong Mo asked what is the purpose of his visit so late in the night. Ha Jong said that he wanted to meet with her father in law & of course her husband & asked her when is her due date & asked her what is going on with her as she look rather pale
Seol Won Rang has some substance in his hands as he drinks with Kim Yong Chun. Kim Yong Chun asked what is Seol Won Rang so concern about that he is paying Kim Yong Chun a late visit. Seol Won Rang said that Kim Chun Chu is Kim Yong Chun’s nephew & also his grandson in law. Kim Yong Chun asked what he is implying by directing his sentence to the matter. Seol Won Rang said that he is appreciative that the fact Kim Chun Chu & Seol Won Rang has become in laws but then it has put him is a rather awkward position. Kim Yong Chun asked if Seol Won Rang late visit is in regards to Se Jong. Seo, Won Rang confirm that even though he hold no selfish ambition & aspiration but then Se Jong has refuse to believe in Seol Won Rang otherwise. Seol Won Rang asked a direct question whether Kim Yong Chun harbour the fact that he is trying to put Kim Chun Chu to the path of the throne. Kim Yong Chun asked what is Seol Won Rang trying to mean by implying this. Seol Won Rang said that even though that it was not intent to happened but as he sees it that they are both riding on the same boat
Yeom Jong drags Bi Dam aside as he tells that they need to have a private talk as Bi Dam asked what is it that Yeom Jong wants as Yeom Jong hushes Bi Dam as Bi Dam asked what is going on as Yeom Jong said that this matter is really driving him crazy that claim that this will never work. Yeom Jong propose to Bi Dam to leave with him on an excursion or to keep drinking at the tavern. Bi Dam is confuse on Yeom Jong’s invitation on the excursion of travel or binge drinking. Bi Dam is suspicious over Yeom Jong jitters & show him the blade to asked whether he wishes to die or else he must start talking what is going on here. Yeom Jong said that it is just that he can’t think when he is sober without a drink & invites Bi Dam for a drink, just one drink
Meanwhile ha Jong adds some substance into Kin Seo Hyeon wine cup to doctored the drink as Kim Seo Hyeon step outside. Kim Seo Hyeon apologise for his absence as Ha Jong said it is alright as he praise that Kim Seo Hyeon has great alcohol tolerance & can handle his drinks as Ha Jong boast that he is famously renowned for his drinking capacity but then it seems tonight he has found a peer in Kim Seo Hyeon as he offer another toast to Kim Seo Hyeon to drink in which he has doctored. Kim Seo Hyeon takes up the offer as Ha Jong raise the toast for the future prosperity of their families. Kim Seo Hyeon drinks the doctored wine as ha Jong looks on at the corner of his eyes
Seok Bum is surprise that he did hear about it, but how can he possibly do it. Se Jong said that this is done for Mi Shil’s sake & for the welfare of this nation. Chil Sook tells that Seok Bum’s dexterity with sword is absolute without a doubt. Se Jong said that this is not the reason they are entrusting this task to him. Se Jong takes off his robes & asked to begin as Seok Bum hesitates as Se Jong asked what is he waiting for & asked him to commence
Seol Won Rang goes to see Mi Shil as she asked how did the meeting with Kim Yong Chun & asked if Seol Won Rang has done it. Seol Won Rang confirm that he has done so. Mi Shil asked whether he has brought that with him as Seol Won Rang takes a letter & said that he has brought it but asked what is the purpose that Mi Shil wants it. Mi Shil just asked the letter to be handed to her. Seol Won Rang said that he has always tried to accord Mi Shil with his comprehension on the matter & all this time he has done so but this action he just can’t simply comprehend what Mi Shil’s intention are as he can’t read her. Mi Shil said that the reason she has left that behind was to earn his trust & appease his anxiety. Seol Won Rang then asked why did she asked him to bring this letter only now. Mi Shil said that it is now use to appease her own anxiety. Seol Won Rang asked what is she trying to say there. Mi Shil said that whether this could end up in total failure for them. Seol Won Rang then said that this is for Bi Dam
Mi Shil is setting up her own contingency plan in due course if her attempts to the throne fails, the least her aspiration will be inherit by Bi Dam
Mi Shil tells that tonight may be the longest night for her just like it was then before at that fateful night as she takes the letter off Seol Won Rang who looks rather shock. I assume that it was the night they attempted to poison King Jinheung but he finally succumb to his illness of consumption
The next morning a cadre with a message coming to greet Princess Man Myeong to say that it is sums a summoning for an urgent Hwa Baek council meeting that he must convey this document directly to Kim Seo Hyeon as Princess Man Myeong tells the cadre that her husband is not awake from his sleep, after late night drinks with Ha Jong & the effect from Ha Jong doctored drinks, so she will receive the document on his behalf. The cadre was an acknowledgement of receipts in which Princess Man Myeong stamped it for him as the cadre hands the document to her
San Tak sees Se Jong to tell that he has Hwa Baek notice to Kim Yong Chun’s residence. Se Jong asked whether the document was handed directly to Kim Yong Chun but San Tak tells that he didn’t as Kim Yong Chun stupefied by alcohol from last night intoxication that he wishes to sleep it off & he only left the document to his household staff. Se Jong said that it is indeed & smiles then asked whether the acknowledgement of receipts as been stamped & San Tak affirms that he has done & has the receipt to Se Jong. Se Jong picks it up & take a closer look
Princess Man Myeong finds it difficult to wake her husband up as she hold the document in her hand. Seo Ji give Deok Man of a list of nobles who wish to support in their cause. Deok Man said that she has met Phil Dan’s father Lord Jujin that he seems to be in favour with their tax reform but she has express her reservation of doubt concerning him. Wyol Ya mentioned that Lord Jujin commands a garrison of elite soldiers in Sangju which is the close proximity to Seorabeol. Wyol Ya said that they must make sure that Lord Jujin join them in forces. Kim Chun Chu said that Lord Jujin may not be the upper class nobles but consider that he considering his long-standing relationship with Se Jong that they can’t be all for sure & it is too early to be determined. Deok Man said this is the reason why she will meet with Phil Dan as well then Deok Man instruct Wyol Ya to pay special attention to keep control of the security Bo Gya Hoe’s area
Princess Man Myeong has her suspicion on the document send & open to read it & finds it to be dire as she goes to called her husband. Meanwhile Kim Yong Chun wakes up from his stupor obviously had the same doctored wine by Seol Won Rang & goes to have a drink of water when he sees a document on his table & reads it & also shock by the contend. The contend is to propose that Deok Man be excommunicated from political affairs
It seems Bi Dam is also fed with the same doctored wine as he wakes up from the after affects of it to find him tied to a chair by Yeom Jong. Bi Dam struggles as the frighten Yeom Jong stand watch over him as Bi Dam asked what is this that he is all tied up what did he put drugs in the drinks that he pass out. Bi Dam asked whether Yeom Jong is out of his mind or does he wish to die. Yeom Jong asked Bi Dam to settle quietly as the whole incident is also driving him crazy. Bi Da demands Yeom Jong to release him from the knots. Yeom Jong asked Bo Dam to calm down as to let Yeom Jong thinks for a while on what course of action to take. Bi Dam can only hurl that Yeom Jong is really crazy to do have done this to him as Yeom Jong tries to calm the agitate Bi Dam as Bi Dam demands he comes closer to him so he could get at him
Kim Seo Hyeon is upset when he reads the documents as Princess Man Myeong tells that they will conduct a special meeting at Hwa Baek Council to excommunicate & expel Princess Deok Man from political & state affairs from any decision making. Kim Seo Hyeon said that with Kim Seo Hyeon & Kim Yong Chun in Hwa Baek why would they do this. Kim Seo Hyeon asked his official robes to be brought t him that he must hurry to the council. Princess Man Myeong goes to get it as Kim Seo Hyeon has a 2nd read
Dae Pung goes to see Deok Man & the rest to inform of the Hwa Baek meeting & its propose. Wyol Ya is surprise on what the Hwa Baek council is proposing to do. Dae Pung informs that Hwa Baek Council propose to excommunicate & expel Princess Deok Man from decision making in political & state affairs. Seo Ji asked how can this be happening. Dae Pung said that the Daedeungs are in the midst of gathering to discuss this motion as Dae Pung has observe. Wyol Ya said that however Haw Baek adopted the system of unanimous votes so as long as Kim Seo Hyeon & Kim Yong Chun is presence the propose will not be pass. Seo Ji said that it is correct but then how could this events is unfolding under their very eyes while Princess Deok Man is out of the palace vicinity. Kim Chun Chu finds that this events is strange & odd about the matter in regards to the Hwa Baek council
Se Jong goes to presides the Hwa Baek council & sees that Kim Seo Hyeon & Kim Yong Chun is absent from their seat & tell that it seems that the attendance is not full as yet. One of the Daedeung said that Kim Seo Hyeon & Kim Yong Chun is still absent. Ha Jong said that the time of the meeting has commence since the Sangdaedeung is here, so let they commence the meeting. One of the Daedeung said that the Hwa Baek Council must conduct in an unanimous vote system as Mi Saeng said that it is indeed that they need to conduct that voting system & who can said otherwise but the Daedeung tell how can they cast their votes without the presence of Kim Seo Hyeon & Kim Yong Chun to start. Se Jong said that there are 8 Daedeungs currently present in the Hwa Baek council, so it is sufficient to conduct the votes with the present number present. One of the Daedeung has his doubts that there is no such case in point in dealing with subsequent similar instances. The 2nd Daedeung said do they necessary need to postpone such an important decision making when just a few of their colleagues are absent or late. Ha Jong mentioned that the fact that they gave us confirmation that they acknowledge the receipt of the documents. Se Jong tells his Hwa Baek colleagues that from this meeting onwards, let them find a unanimous vote amongst the colleagues present here as now. Ha Jong concurs that they should indeed & concur & why should we delay the meeting for them who has bad time keeping. Mi Saeng said that there is no regulation to suggest or state the whole Hwa Baek Council members must be present but merely to state that it needs an unanimous vote is required for a motion to pass. Then the other colleagues agree to conduct with the present numbers as the Chief Eunuch who is witnessing the Council is shock that all the nobles in the Hwa Baek council has concur to cast their vote without all present & leave quietly. Se Jong then announce that they shall commence with the meeting
Chief Eunuch goes to whisper something to a palace maid. Kim Yu Shin is surprise that they are going to start the Hwa Baek Council with just 8 Daedeung present as Guk San Heun informs Kim Yu Shin & Al Cheon as he tells that it is now in progress at Yeon Seon Gak. Al Cheon asked when they are proposing that Princess Deok Man be excommunication from deliberating in state & political affairs. Guk San Heun affirms it & asked what should the next action be. Al Cheon said that it doesn’t make any sense & how dare they commence the voting without Kim Seo Hyeon & Kim Yong Chun’s participation. Kim Yu Shin sense something a miss. Al Cheon asked Kim Yu Shin that he been told that Kim Seo Hyeon has spent late last night drinking in the company of Ha Jong & asked Kim Yu Shin to confirm the matter. Kim Yu Shin asked whether this was done deliberate so as to excuse them from participation & pass that motion with just only eight members present. Al Cheon tells that this is illegally done so sheepish that it is a punch below the belt & how can this people do such a things as they claim that they are from the Hwa Rang alumni display such dismaying behaviour. Kim Yu Shin asked where is Kim Seo Hyeon & Kim Yong Chun presently as of now.
Kim Seo Hyeon & Kim Yong Chun is running to the palace. Bi Dam asked that Mi Shil has request Yeom Jong to take him for an excursion of a 100 ri outside the proximity of the capital
Ri is equivalent to approximately 392.72 metres. In Korea, however, the ri currently in use is a unit taken from the Han li. It is being exactly one tenth of Japanese measurement of ri. In Aegukga, the national anthem of South Korea, it is sang as 3,000 Ri is mentioned per Korean peninsula, where 3000 Ri is roughly 1200 km, which is approximately the longitude span of Korean peninsula
Yeom Jong said that this is what he is telling that Mi Shil said to keep Bi Dam away from the capital until tomorrow or the next day will be sufficient. Bi Dam asked why didn’t they leave for excursion & he is now being tied to a chair & shout Yeom Jong for an answer & asked what is Yeom Jong scheming over there. Yeom Jong said that Bi Dam is here because he could not think up of any scheme & this should he not make any postulate decision. Bi Dam asked what postulate decision that Yeom Jong needs to make. Yeom Jong asked 1st & foremost, who is Bi Dam exactly that would incur to have Mi Shil to get excite & stir up with such great interest. Yeom Jong said that he might have spattered in this elicit kind of work once or twice but this is the 1st time that Mi Shil has come forwards personally to give instruction. Then 2ndly she mentioned about today & tomorrow, it is surely clear that something is about to happened & what will that be. Bi Dam realise that wouldn’t be perhaps that is really going to do that.
Bi Dam asked Yeom Jong to release him from his ropes. Yeom Jong said that he has told him that this is a simple matter to be reckon. Bi Dam demands that he does it as Yeom Jong almost hysteria said that this is driving him crazy as well that having Bi Dam all tied up is the likes of risking his life & if he should release Bi Dam to go means that Yeom Jong will be made an adversary in Mi Shil’s eyes. Bi Dam asked whether Yeom Jong wants to end his problems right now that he needs to release him. Yeom Jong goes to grab Bi Dam collar to asked Bi Dam to convince him otherwise why he should do so & becoming Mi Shil’s adversary will be worthwhile decision. Bi Dam looks at a very frightened Yeom Jong
Kim Seo Hyeon comes to the Yeol Seon Gak where the Hwa Baek Council is holding the meeting but it is enforce with guards as Kim Seo Hyeon demands that they move aside for him to pass as he needs to attend the Hwa Baek meeting, but the guard tighten their security in formation by banding together. Kim Seo Hyeon tries to push his way through but the guards refuse to move with their formation. Kim Yong Chun comes to asked what is the matter. Kim Seo Hyeon said that Kim Yong Chun is also late as the guards are blocking their path of entrance intentionally. Kim Yong Chun said that perhaps that they are keeping them at bay from entering Yeon Seok Gak so that they can conduct to vote the motion themselves without their participation. Kim Seo Hyeon said that it seems so & they must try to put a halt at this. Kim Yong Chun said how can they resort to this kind of illegal scheme & demand the guard to move aside to let them pass & gain entry as Kim Seo Hyeon & Kim Yong Chun tries with great effort to push their way through
Kim Yu Shin asked whether the men are gathers here as Al Cheon confirm it. Joo Bang asked whether this is true that Kim Seo Hyeon & Kim Yong Chun has doctored drink by Mi Shil faction so that they would stage the emergency meeting to pass a motion & shock that they resort to such behaviour. Go Do said that not to mentioned that they has commence the meeting with 8 Daedeungs & the Daedeung are acting & conducting like street goons, it doesn’t make any sense. Then Dae Pung & Guk San Heun comes running to Kim Yu Shin & informs that Kim Yong Chun & Kim Seo Hyeon had arrived at Yeol Seon Gak as Kim Yu Shin said is that so & tell that this is fine that they need not assign people to go but then they reports that Kim Yong Chun & Kim Seo Hyeon have been denied access to entry to Yeol Seon Gak to attend the meeting by the guards. Al Cheon said that they are guards & asked Kim Yu Shin then are they going to allow this to happened that they have to continue to stand aside & watch, is there any sense of justice under the heavens
Kim Yu Shin commands Jook Bang & Go Do to go & report the events to Princess Deok Man at once & awaits her order on the matter. Jook Bang & Go Do acknowledge the order & leaves. Then Kim Yu Shin order the Shi Wi Bu to come follow him as the Imperial guards acknowledge the order & as Al Cheon asked them to follow Kim Yu Shin
Shi Wi Bu is the Department of Imperial or Household Guards
Wyol Ya tells that aren’t they behaviour in conduct is despicable, how can they deny access of entry to Kim Yong Chun & Kim Seo Hyeon who are Daedeungs of the Hwa Baek council & to gain their unanimous vote that way over the motion among themselves. Deok Man said that she too can’t believe this then realise that it must be Mi Shil who is behind this & how could Mi Shil wither to being such extent degrade herself to stoop so low with a scheme like this that it is impossible to believe she will do it. Kim Chun Chu said that in the very end, this is only what Mi Shil can achieve that Princess Deok Man has overrated her ability. Seo Ji said that there is no time to be wasting her contemplating that they need to react & putting a stop to this & plug the problem. Kim Chun Chu said that it is all for the better for them on the contrary as Deok Man & Wyol Ya is not sure about Kim Chun Chu’s statement as he explains that with the propose tax reforms being played out the public emotional arousal & the support from the lesser nobles has been siding in favour of Princess Deok Man & in addition if they add an offensive deliberate insult against the manner of the proceeding is being conduct such as voting an unanimous vote without the full attendance of the Hwa Baek Daedeungs & voting with just 8 of the colleagues while to the extend of baring the remaining 2 Daedeungs with guards by prohibiting access of entry to the Hwa Baek council from, what will possibly happened on the outcome. Wyol Ya agrees that even if the motion is pass, this will conjure a great opposition in resistance for that motion to be set & will surpass beyond everyone’s imagination. Kim Chun Chu said that everyone has said that Mi Shil always stress the stand of righteousness of justice in her cause however Mi Shil is just an ordinary human like as a person just like everyone else that sentiments of anxiety & annoyance will come to play an influence like any other humans. Deok Man said that this can’t be that she trust that Mi Shil will not resort to stoop so low to do so that will harm her status & reputation that will led & cause her downfall
Se Jong reads the proposal that Princess Deok Man sold military ration without the Hwa Baek council’s prior consent, & thus jeopardise our nation’s security & defences & also that her unfairness in tax reforms has lead to discord among the nobility & create tension & all this is to render that the Hwa Baek council is deem obsolete & redundant & thus the treat to have the Hwa Baek council abolish was a stratagem being instigated by princess Deok Man, therefore the solution to the matter is to excommunicated & expel Princess Deok Man in all political & state affairs & the authority of decision making & she must only keep & restrict herself to the affairs of the Royal household. Se Jong now sees the Haw Baek council Daedeung to vote on the motion
Meanwhile Kim Seo Hyeon & Kim Yong Chun is still trying to push themselves through when Kim Yu Shin led the Hwa Rang cadre to Seol Yeon Gak as Al Cheon & his men draw their swords & the guards takes a step back as Al Cheon asked his men to apprehend them at once & drag them out of here. Al Cheon men acknowledge & charge at the formation guards. Bi Dam tells Yeom Jong that Princess Deok Man may be in risk of danger. Yeom Jong asked Bi Dam to explain why would she be in risk of danger. Bi Dam said that they have no time to waste on explanation. Bi Dam tells that he needs to go immediately, now in this present situation, it is none other than me who can solve this. He is the only one. Yeom Jong is surprise as Bi Dam tell that Kim Yu Shin, Al Cheon, Kim Chun Chu might all have been deceive by Mi Shill that he must go to them at once. Yeom still insist that Bi Dam needs to convince him otherwise would be the best bet & fastest as what is Mi Shil trying to do & what is his relationship with her. Bi Dam just asked Yeom Jong to release him quickly that he must go to them at once
Kim Yu Shin’s men are whacking the guards to the ground as they storm inches to the entrance of Yeol Seon Gak. Kim Yu Shin escort Kim Seo Hyeon & Kim Yong Chun to the door as Lord Jujin’s garrison is making their way to Seorabeol. Deok Man is then being inform that Lord Jujin’s Sangju garrison is heading towards the Seorabeol. Deok Man is surprise as she acknowledge the information given. Wyol Ya said that Lord Jujin doesn’t command a substantial number of soldiers in his garrison & why the sudden deployment of his soldiers. Deok Man is can’t believe that perhaps Lord Jujin is about to…..Seo Ji comes to give Deok Man a report as Wyol Ya asked what has happened. Seo Ji tells that Al Cheon & his imperial guards has gain access to Yeol San Gak by force. Deok Man & Kim Yong Chun has express shock over the incident. Deok Man said that this can’t happened as they must stop them at once as she goes back to the room
Bi Dam tells that Yeom Jong now understand what Mi Shil scheme is all about. Bi Dam said that she is staging a coup d’etat. Yeom Jong is shock as Bi Dam repeats that Mi Shil is staging a rebellion…revolt…uprising. Bi Dam has told them this will happened that Mi Shil night resort to stage a revolt but they didn’t believe Bi Dam & how can they be so stupid. Yeom Jong is in shock as Bi Dam said that he is most certain that anyone else that this is the gospel truth & demands Yeom Jong to release him. Yeom Jong stutters the words of revolt…insurrection…coup d’etat. Yeom Jong’s man comes in to report that the soldier from Sangju garrison is being deploy & heading towards Seorabeol. Yeom Jong realise that Bi Dam has made his assumption correctly & it is the truth. Bi Dam shouts to be release at once
Kim Seo Hyeon & Kim Yong Chun comes to the Hwa Baek just in time to cast their vote of against as ha Jong & Mi Saeng are shock. Se Jong turns to Kim Yu Shin & Al Cheon to asked them to explain what is this commotion that how dare they enter this Hwa Baek council wielding swords. Kim Yu Shin & Al Cheon realise that they have their weapon in their hands. Ha Jong stand & accuse them that they dare enter Yeol Seon Gak armed with weapon as this is now seen as high treason for Kim Yu Shin & Al Cheon
Meanwhile Deok Man & Kim Chun Chu is rushing to return to the palace. Bo Jong informs his mother that Deok Man has just enter the palace. Mi Shil acknowledge & they shall let the games begin. Seol Won Rang & his soldier marches to Yeol Seon gak to take hold of the situation. Se Jong said that no armed palace attendant has ever entered these sacred walls of Yeol Seon Gak before, even for traitor Gil Seon didn’t goes against that ruling of Hwa Baek Council.
Gil Seon is 2nd century Silla Official who staged a failed coup, & escaped to Baekje
Mi Saeng said however how dare Kim Yu Shin & Al Cheon wield their swords & force entry into Yeol Seon Gak. Kim Yu Shin & Al Cheon return their blade to the sheath as al Cheon explains that the soldier were deny access for Kim Seo Hyeon & Kim Yong Chun’s entry to Yeol Seon Gak. Ha Jong scold them if they by any chance see any of the soldiers having swords with them. Kim Yu Shin & Al Cheon realise their mistake as Seol Won Rang comes to confront Al Cheon’s men as Seol Won Rang commands that this are traitors who violated Yeol Seon Gak by wielding their weapons & order to have them apprehended as both party draw arms against each other. Kim Yu Shin & Al Cheon comes out & order that his men drop their weapons at once. The Daedeungs comes out from Yeol Seon Gak as Al Cheon asked him men to stand down & drop their weapons immediately. Kim Yu Shin assures Seol Won Rang that this is now seen as an escalation of confrontation & asked Seol Won Rang to ease the tension. Al Cheon asked his men to stand down. Deok Man & Kim Chun Chu still on their journey to hurry back to the palace as Kim Yu Shin said he will answer to the responsible if there is any wrongdoing on their part that amounted to this incident but they should appease this tense & deadlock situation first
Seol Won Rang asked how dare Kim Yu Shin speak in such noble gesture after what he has done by wielding weapon on Yeol Seon Gak. Kim Yu Shin said she will acknowledge any punishment that be set before him but however Seol Won Rang must stand down with him men together to allow all the Daedeungs been escort out of here safely. Al Cheon orders his men to stand down. Al Cheon men stand down by laying their swords on the ground as Seol Won Rang order his men to do the same. Seol Won Rang asked that all the Daedeung may leave the premises as Kim Yu Shin invites them to leave. Se Jong leads the Daedeung away from Yeol Seon Gak as one of the cadre from the roof top takes aim with a cross bow & shoot a soldier where Seok Bum draws his swords as they pick up their swords & went against each other in clashes with the Daedeung in the midst of the battle ground. Kim Yu Shin tries to shout for halt but no one is listening as Seol Won Rang asked his men to protect the Daedeungs from harm.
Seok Bum escorts Se Jong to follow him & he takes a dagger out of his belt then flashback that Chil Sook showing Seok Bum where to strike Se Jong in exactly on the right between the 8th & 9th rib but reminds however that the stab must not be deep. Seok Bum acknowledge what he must do. Seok Bum gives a stab at the exact spot as Se Jong collapse. Ha Jong calls at his father then shout that Sangdaedeung Se Jong has an attempted of his life & is down & someone has tried to assassinate Se Jong & he is hurt from being stabbed which stir the commotion further as Seok Bum shouts chaos.
Deok Man rushes back only to hear shouts that Se Jong has been stabbed & an attempted on his life. Deok Man wants a confirmation on what she has just heard….Kim Chun Chu tells her that they said that Se Jong has been stabbed. Meanwhile outside the walls of Serabeol. Lord Jujin tells his garrison that His Excellency the Sangdaedeung Se Jong has been stabbed in attempted for his life at Seorabeol & this is declare as a revolt in arms. Lord Jujin said they are called to put out this revolt from further happenings as he orders his garrison to march for the capital Seorabeol has their call of duty to the nation. Lord Jujin’s soldier marching in to Seorabeol
Deok man holds Kim Chun Chu’s hand to tell him that
Deok Man: It is a coup…..Mi Shil’s revolt.
Guards marching towards the palace with Mi Shil leading the troops.
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THE GREAT QUEEN SEON DEOK EPISODE 44
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KOREAN DRAMA 선덕여왕 "THE GREAT QUEEN SEON DEOK" EPISODE 44
