What is wrong and what is right?
Episode 44.
Yoo and Co. arrived at the Yuan’s capital in the midst of the citizens blaming him for their defeat in the war, and Byung-soo fed more lies to them, saying that Lady Ki was an accomplice and she should be punished accordingly. Ta-hwan heard about the rumours and found it absurd but it’s already known to the public. Seung-nyang also got to know about it and thought that it was spread by people who wanted to see her fall: Empress Dowager and the Chancellor. She got the support for quite a number of officials including the Three Lords, but it’s a fight with risks and she won’t stand still. Ta-hwan was thinking of killing Yoo to save Seung-nyang, while Seung-nyang thought that only by sparing Yoo would mean that both Ayu and her safety would be guaranteed.
Seung-nyang headed towards the gate as soon as she heard about Yoo’s arrival and at the same time, Ta-hwan was already there, ready to strike Yoo will the sword in his hand since Yoo had crushed his dream of conquering the land. Seung-nyang saw this but Eunuch Bang and Moo-song told Ta-hwan to kill them first. Even Taltal tried to stop Ta-hwan, but to no avail. Seung-nyang ran towards the scene but it’s not her who managed to stop Ta-hwan: it’s Empress Dowager, who wanted Yoo to be spared for investigation in order to find his accomplice. Seung-nyang told Ta-hwan to lift any suspicion on her and he didn’t any other choice but to give up on his own idea for the time being.
Ta-hwan went back to his quarters fuming with anger but Seung-nyang still followed after him. He was angry that Seung-nyang tried to stop him before and never let him make his own decision, but Seung-nyang thought that Wang Yoo (they’re back to addressing him as a prince ㅠㅠ) was not guilty and so was she, but Ta-hwan didn’t want to see her begging for Yoo to be spared in front of him.
Seung-nyang: Then, who will clear my name?
Ta-hwan: That accusation..what do you think caused it to spread?
Seung-nyang: What do you mean?
Ta-hwan: Your long past with Wang Yoo is something I can’t accept.
Seung-nyang: Your Majesty…are you suspecting me?
Seung-nyang let out a sigh and it was visible in her eyes, her exact feelings at that moment: she was disappointed. She decided to take matters into her own hands and left Ta-hwan alone, although he was calling for her, telling her not to leave. He asked for more drinks and insisted for them although Golta tried to persuade him against drinking.
Seung-nyang saw Bi-soo coming to the palace to deliver the goods and she told her that Yoo was safe for now, knowing how worried Bi-soo was. She was already planning something on her mind since she told Bi-soo to wait for her letter as she wanted her to do something. Taltal witnessed their encounter from afar. Meanwhile, Ta-hwan had the drinks served in front of him but he suddenly recalled Seung-nyang pleading him to promise her that he won’t touch the drinks again. He told Golta to take the drinks away as he tried to restrain himself while calling out for Seung-nyang.
Yoo was in the prison, being investigated by both Baek Ahn and Taltal. He refused to tell them his accomplice since it’s something he didn’t do. Suddenly, Empress Dowager made her appearance at the prison and requested to have a private audience with Yoo. She made an offer that was hard to resist, knowing that Yoo was a King of a nation. The Dowager offered to spare him if he admitted that Lady Ki was the instigator. Although Yoo refused the offer for the time being, she knew that everyone would be terrified when death was in front of his eyes and she would wait if he happened to change his mind. Yoo already had everything planned and it was a relief that the Yuan people had not found any concrete evidence yet.
The officials and ministers were waiting for someone in the temple and it was no other than Seung-nyang, who called them to ask for their help since the Dowager and the Chancellor were using this chance to kick her out of the palace. Unfortunately, they didn’t want to get involved with the Goryeo King since it would mean big trouble for them and they persuaded her to abandon Yoo (after all she had done for you guys?! Yaaaaahhh!!) Seung-nyang told them that abandoning Yoo would be the same as abandoning her, and she was the reason for them to be in the positions they were at the moment! It was a surprise that she decided to tell the officials about a secret she knew: Maha was not the Emperor’s son and the things she had done, including putting her people on the government positions was to ensure that her son Ayu would take over the throne safely. They finally gave in and ready to hear her idea.
The Three Lords led the rest of the officials to enter the palace and at the same time, Baek Ahn had resorted to torture in order to make Yoo confess about the identity of his accomplice. Yoo didn’t budge although those stone slabs could crush his legs and Baek Ahn thought that cutting his tongue and poking his eyes out would make his men admit that Lady Ki was the accomplice (Noooooo you wouldn’t want to see Seung-nyang turning into a mad wolf!). Eunuch Bang and Moo-song were on the verge of giving in to Baek Ahn as they couldn’t stand the sight of their King being tortured, but Yoo told them not to say anything. Baek Ahn won’t hesitate to do anything for the Emperor but he was stopped by his man, telling him to go to the throne hall.
HA, the officials were kneeling in front of the hall, pleading for the Emperor to investigate the matter thoroughly since the ledger was fake. They got to know that a Goryeo official named Kim Sun-jo had fabricated the evidence,causing Empress Dowager and Baek Ahn to look at each other nervously (those terrified faces~~Muahahahahaha!). Seung-nyang joined the crowd and pleaded for the Emperor to summon that official for an audience and hear from that person himself on why he did that. Ta-hwan agreed but he ordered for Yoo and Co. to be tied in the open without any water or food for the time being.
The Dowager was wondering how did Lady Ki managed to have the officials wrapped around her fingers and obeying her orders as Baek Ahn realized that Lady Ki had been gathering supporters behind their back. Right now, their utmost concern was Kim Sun-jo but Baek Ahn was confident that he won’t say a thing since he was his man. However, it was possible for that official to be persuaded by Lady Ki and he might ended up betraying them, hence Baek Ahn ordered Taltal to send some people in order to get rid of him.
Seung-nyang’s ability to control the officials didn’t escape Ta-hwan’s attention and he demanded to know how she managed to do that. She told him that it was because of the gold sent by Wang Yoo and it was for Ayu so that he could ascend the throne safely. Ta-hwan retorted that it was up to him to appoint the Crown Prince but Seung-nyang was afraid that the fact that Ayu was half-Goryeo would hurt him. Just like how Ta-hwan was pushing through the military expedition so that he could become a pride to Ayu, Seung-nyang was only thinking of protecting her son, hence she was hoping that Ta-hwan would understand her intention as a mother. Ta-hwan’s heart was probably broken after hearing the truth and he told her to leave and he realized that Seung-nyang was still unable to trust him all this while. It was beautiful but heartbreaking at the same time when they turned against each other. Ta-hwan’s face translated his shattering heart and he ordered for the drinks to be served. No, just no!
It was the first time for Seung-nyang to be refused by Ta-hwan and Hong-dan was worried that Seung-nyang might lose the Emperor’s favour if it continued. She was conflicted but went to the arena where Yoo and Co. were and ordered for them to be provided with water secretly. Seung-nyang wanted to meet Bi-soo and on the next day, the men sent by Taltal to assassinate Kim Sun-jo and Bi-soo’s entourage rode to Goryeo. Bi-soo knew that Kim Sun-jo won’t believe them except with force but Seung-nyang wanted her to tell him something that would make him believe her. The official’s palanquin was moving through the city when Taltal’s henchman shot an arrow right towards his heart. Luckily, the real Kim Sun-jo was watching the whole scene, surprised to learn that the assassins were sent by Baek Ahn. Bi-soo told him that it was all thanks to Lady Ki; if not, he would be dead at that moment.
Yoo wasn’t in the best condition but he was still sorry for his loyal men to suffer along with him. They got a surprise visit from a little visitor: Maha. He told the guards to give them water and bravely defied the Emperor’s order. Yoo thanked the young Prince but he’s not there to receive his gratitude; he’s just keeping him alive since it’s not the time for Yoo to die yet, not until he admitted that Lady Ki was his accomplice. Yoo knew it was the Dowager’s doing to use the boy and told him angrily that if he wanted to avenge his mother, he had to kill the Emperor, the Dowager, the Chancellor, and the officials first. Maha was shocked to hear his words and he demanded to hear the truth from Tutor Jang. Yoo wanted to say more but Empress Dowager came over to the arena. She ordered for the prince to be escorted away but Maha had begun to doubt her as well as seeing Yoo in a different light. The Dowager was there to inform them belatedly that the person they expected to come, Kim Sun-jo, won’t be coming at all. She was sorry that Yoo chose to go against her despite her offer earlier. Don’t lose hope, guys!
Ta-hwan was getting drunk for the umpteenth time and Baek Ahn went to him to ask for the permission to sentence Yoo to death since Kim Sun-jo was dead. Ta-hwan gave him the green light but he wanted it to be a public execution to let the people knew about Yoo’s death. Empress Dowager wanted to grab this chance to drag Lady Ki into the matter in front of the citizens by spreading rumours about her involvement with Wang Yoo. Yoo and Co. were dragged away and Seung-nyang couldn’t do anything since they had not heard anything from Bi-soo. She went to the execution site (just outside the palace gate) and the citizens were screaming for her to be executed along with Yoo and not to forget, the rest of Goryeo people. Uhhh..that was bad but the Dowager was smirking to hear it. Ta-hwan was still drunk and he tried to cover his ears from hearing the citizens’ plea but suddenly, a man claimed that Lady Ki was the one who saved their lives by donating her gold to them. Seung-nyang wondered who let them knew about her donations and it turned out to be Taltal, who bribed a few men to spread the news. Awwwww yeah!
Hong-dan told Seung-nyang something, causing her to walk away from the scene as Yoo and Co. were brought to the site. They were worried that Lady Ki was nowhere to be seen and Ta-hwan ordered for the execution to be carried out. Eunuch Bang offered for him to be executed first and Moo-song was willing to to be second since they had to drag the time longer for Yoo, no matter what happened. Eunuch Bang was hung (0h god!!!) and he was on the verge of his death, but Seung-nyang appeared and shot the rope, causing him to tumble down on the ground with his life intact. She informed them that Kim Sun-jo had arrived! Yeay! She also showed them the secret letter sent by Baek Ahn to him to produce the fake evidence. Before they could reach any decision, Ta-hwan had another hallucination and he heard Yoo mocking him. The imaginary Yoo also challenged Ta-hwan to kill him and Ta-hwan started to scream at Yoo. Seung-nyang knew that he started drinking again.
Ta-hwan woke up in his chamber later with Baek Ahn on his bedside and he demanded to know why the Chancellor did something like that. Baek Ahn intended to make his Emperor’s wish came true since he knew how much Ta-hwan hated Yoo. He failed to protect his benefactor, Ta-hwan’s father, and this time, he vowed to do everything for the Emperor. After confirming that Baek Ahn would indeed follow his every wish, Ta-hwan seemed to have something in his mind…and I pray that it was different from what I am thinking right now! He then had an official audience with Yoo and the deposed Goryeo King would be exiled to Liaoyang province because of his failure to abide by the Yuan’s order regarding the tribute issue. Ta-hwan also had another announcement to make: he would grant another seal to be used along with his Imperial seal and it was for the Chancellor’s use.In otherwords, he’s giving Baek Ahn the authority to order any punishment except treason punishment. Bad bad bad…even Empress Dowager was shaken but both Seung-nyang and Yoo knew that it could be the end for both of them.
Yoo was the only one exiled and he told his loyal subjects to go back to Goryeo once they were released. Seung-nyang paid him an unexpected visit and Yo didn’t wait for too long to express his concern regarding her safety since Ta-hwan had granted Baek Ahn the authority to do anything. She apologized for dragging him into her fight against the Dowager and Baek Ahn. It’s okay, lady…you have done everything you can! Wang Yoo said that he was more apologetic towards Seung-nyang and she demanded to know whether it was true that he had been dealing with Yuan’s enemy. Yoo didn’t say anything, but he only stated that Yuan could never win the fight. She was angry at him and told him that she won’t help him anymore.
Once they were outside, Seung-nyang asked Eunuch Park the million dollar question:
Seung-nyang: Which country are we part of? Are we people of Goryeo..or people of Yuan?
Eunuch Park: Dok-man said like this – there are people who are not on either side. Hence, the only thing they can do is to protect themselves.
Seung-nyang: So pitiful. There’s no country that can protect them, thus they have to protect themselves..
Don’t cry, Seung-nyang ah (ㅠㅠ)
Baek Ahn was looking intently at a map when Taltal went to meet him. He ordered for Taltal to escort Yoo to his exile but he himself would meet them on their way. He intended to kill Yoo with his own hands although Ta-hwan had never ordered him to do so (Phew!) because he knew that it was Ta-hwan’s wish (Oh, no!).
Although Seung-nyang left angrily the night before, she went out to see Yoo being escorted away. This shouldn’t be their final meeting, right? But then…why am I crying to watch them bowing to each other?? *sobs* To make it worse, the Goryeo Team, including Bi-soo, were waiting in front of the gate to bid him goodbye and Yoo smiled encouragingly at the crying Bi-soo to console her. Sheeesh (ㅠㅠ)
The indestructible and nearly immortal Dangkise’s team (he must have inherited that stubborn genes from his father) found out about Yoo’s route to his exile place and they’re planning to assassinate him but to their surprise, Baek Ahn was also present there; in fact, the Chancellor had been waiting for Yoo pass through the place. Dangkise thought that this would be his opportunity to get rid of both of them but he won’t be satisfied until he killed Lady Ki. Baek Ahn approached the group and gave Yoo a sword to fight him to death. He’s confident since Yoo would have less energy after being jailed but Yoo wasn’t going to give him an easy fight. They fought as Dangkise and Co. watched them closely with arrows aimed at them. Yoo got the chance to strike Baek Ahn, but an arrow was shot onto his back.
Darn.
And Baek Ahn seized the chance to stab him on his front.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Another arrow was shot and it hit Baek Ahn on the front, near his heart. Only then they realized that there were other people in the vicinity. Yoo rolled down the hill and Taltal fought with Dangkise’s team as Baek AHn was escorted to safety. Dangkise’s team defeated the guards and he wanted to find Yoo’s corpse although he had witnessed how he was shot and stabbed. Urgh just go away!!! Goryeo Team was actually following after the exile group and they were surprised to see Baek Ahn injured. Bi-soo was about to check the situation herself but knowing that it would be dangerous, they had to move in a group. They found the unconscious Yoo and he was still alive but soon afterwards, Dangkise’s team found them.
Bi-soo and Jeombakyi brought Yoo away but poor Yoo tumbled down the hill again. Jeombakyi decided to distract their enemies as Bi-soo stayed with Yoo. She pleaded for him to open his eyes but got no reaction from him. Oh, please don’t die!!!!!
In the palace, the concubines and Bayan spent time together with Ta-hwan. That’s something new but it’s his order to summon them and told them to drink. Seung-nyang arrived shortly after and she tried to talk some sense into Ta-hwan in order to make him stop drinking, but he ordered her to go back to her quarters. Bayan thought that it was a gathering for all his consorts but Ta-hwan told Seung-nyang not to show her face in front of him unless he allowed her to. Seung-nyang followed his order obediently and Bayan smiled, probably thinking that the Emperor had grown tired of Lady Ki (Not yet, girl!). He wanted to be alone and all his consorts left the room.
Seung-nyang was on her way to her quarters when Taltal approached her, limping and injured from the fight. She wondered if anything had happened on his way to escort Yoo and he told her that Yoo was dead. Seung-nyang took some time to let the realization sank in.
“Who was it? I’m asking you, WHO KILLED WANG YOO?!”
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Episode 45.
Ta-hwan was pacing back and forth in his quarters, clearly disturbed by something on his mind. He recalled the moment earlier in which another secret letter from Wang Yoo to Seung-nyang had been sent. Instead of burning it, he decided to read it and the content, which was made as if Yoo was professing his undying love for Seung-nyang, made him even angrier. He refused to receive Seung-nyang when she came to meet him. After she left, he wanted to have a drink with the Chancellor and got to know that Baek Ahn was injured, about the same time Seung-nyang heard about Yoo’s death from Taltal.
Seung-nyang guessed that it was Baek Ahn who killed Yoo but Taltal didn’t tell her the truth.
Taltal: I am well aware that Wang Yoo was someone Your Ladyship cherished. Both of you were master and underling who helped each other. But who knows, your connection with him might be deeper than that. Do you know why I am silently staying on your side? The Emperor and the Chancellor..for the sake of their dreams, they initiated the useless military expedition. I thought that the only person who would be able to stop them was Your Ladyship. That’s why I turned a blind eye on your mistake. You once said to me that I shouldn’t put my clan first. I’ll return those words to you right now. You should get over your feelings you had for Wang Yoo and please think only about the Emperor and this country.
Seung-nyang: There’s no guarantee that the same sword which killed Wang Yoo won’t be aimed at me too. You said that I should stop the overflowing emotions, right? I will put a stop to it. However, no matter what method or way the Chancellor is going to use, I’ll fight him with my own method. There won’t be such thing as smile or mercy this time.
As she walked away further from Taltal, Seung-nyang couldn’t hold her emotions anymore and broke down.
Taltal reported what had happened to Baek Ahn but the fact that they couldn’t find Yoo’s corpse made him uneasy. Ta-hwan’s sudden arrival at the Chancellor’s house cut their conversation and Baek Ahn tried to hide his injuries, but Ta-hwan was faster and saw the wounds. Baek Ahn admitted that he tried to kill Yoo and believed that the injury he inflicted on the deposed king was enough to kill him. Seung-nyang, on the other hand, chose to be drunk to deal with the sadness and she expressed that she had never thought that things would take an ugly turn like this, be it with Ta-hwan or Yoo. Eunuch Park found the news unbelievable and apologized when he cried in front of Seung-nyang but she told him to cry for Yoo in her place since she thought that she had no right to do so.
Dangkise’s team combed through the hills to find the corpses of Baek Ahn and Yoo but they were nowhere to be found. They suspected that both of them might had escaped alive. Yoo’s underlings saw the group and they believed that Yoo might still be alive. Bi-soo managed to bring him somewhere and they were hiding in a shed. Yoo was still unconscious and started calling out Seung-nyang’s name. Bi-soo took his hand in hers and pleaded him to stay alive she had so many things to tell him.
Maha kept thinking about the words Yoo said to him about the real people behind his mother’s death and he didn’t realize that Seung-nyang was staring intently at him; however, she feigned ignorance when he looked at her and tried to walked away but Maha stopped her. He wanted to know how Tanashiri died since no one had told him about the details regarding the matter. Seung-nyang was about to tell him but Empress Dowager’s arrival stopped her from doing so. The Dowager called him and escorted him to his quarters but not without giving Seung-nyang her evil glare. Seung-nyang thought that they had to push for the Crown Prince selection to happen as soon as possible but as her relationship with the Emperor was not on a good state, Eunuch Park suggested to use the petitions from the Dowager’s side to make it less suspicious. As she saw Bayan, she got an idea to make it happen.
Bayan went to meet the Dowager and expressed her concern regarding the Crown Prince selection. She thought that Maha would be the most suitable candidate but the Dowager realized that the child was hated by the Emperor. Bayan suggested that they should send petitions to persuade the Emperor. It happened just like what Seung-nyang planned since she had asked for Bayan’s help beforehand.
Bayan: I did as what you told me to do. You’ve said that I can offer my help when the time calls for it. Do you have the confidence for the Crown Prince selection? Consort’s influence is growing weaker compared to before.
Seung-nyang: Maha being Tanashiri’s child could be the Dowager’s weakness.
Bayan: That’s true but we can’t simply ignore her influence.
Seung-nyang: Why Your Majesty had decided to support my son?
Bayan: I’m scared of Prince Maha’s burning vengeance. As the top person in the Inner Court, its safety is my priority/utmost concern.
Both of them actually had their own agenda this time, with Bayan thinking that Seung-nyang would be eliminated by Empress Dowager and Seung-nyang planning to deal with Bayan after she was done with Empress Dowager.
Ta-hwan’s reaction to the petitions was predictable: he was furious and thought that everyone was trying to use him. What made him angrier was each of the petition suggested that Maha was to be made the heir to the throne and Ta-hwan won’t let someone from Yeon-chul’s clan to sit on the throne. The Dowager argued that Ayu was half-Goryeo, as if suggesting that it made him not suitable for the position. Baek Ahn suggested to have an official selection to decide the heir and Ta-hwan had to give it a thought, although Ayu was still young. Bayan smirked as she studied Seung-nyang’s expression.
It turned out that the suggestion originally came from Bayan, who told it to her uncle since she was confident that Maha would be able to outshine Ayu in the selection. They ran into Seung-nyang and the Dowager asked whether she was confident to support her son in the selection. Seung-nyang promised to do her best as Bayan smiled victoriously and Yeon-hwa grew nervous when Seung-nyang looked at her.
Ta-hwan got drunk again as he rambled on: he thought it would be different when he became a true Emperor but it was still them same as ever. He felt lonely and he grew more anxious even after Yeon-chul was dead. Golta tried to console Ta-hwan by saying that he only had the Chancellor and him as the people he should trust. Both Empress Dowager and Lady Ki shouldn’t be trusted as they had their own greed. Ta-hwan warned him to be careful of his words. He stumbled out of his quarters and struggled to find his way to somewhere…
…and he barged into Seung-nyang’s quarters.
Ta-hwan: Are you reading books because you’re at ease? You didn’t even look at me in the throne hall earlier. Do you think you’ve won this time too?
He tried to kiss her and she resisted him.
Ta-hwan: Don’t think that you can rule over me. Love me. I’m telling you to beg for my grace! Consort..Stop thinking that I’ll abandon you if you’re acting so conceited like this. You should be thankful to me, the one who made you rise to this noble position of yours.
Seung-nyang: Will you be satisfied if I’m flirting with you just like those girls at the courtesan’s house? If you want to abandon me, then do it quickly.
Ta-hwan: I can never abandon you..no, I won’t.
He continued to force himself onto her, no matter how hard she tried to resist him..
Later, Seung-nyang stared into the face of sleeping Ta-hwan
Seung-nyang: Your Majesty don’t know about my worries…’Will you abandon me’..my heart that is full of fear..
Ta-hwan woke up and recalled what he did. Seung-nyang was sleeping while leaning on the bedpost. He leaned in closer but stopped midway as he seemed to feel apologetic towards her after what he did. Seung-nyang opened her eyes and sent him away with her sad stare.
Taltal was still searching for Yoo and Dangkise didn’t find him either. Byung-soo thought that Yoo might be heading towards Goryeo to seek protection since Yuan wasn’t safe anymore for him. They decided to wait at a place on a road to Goryeo to catch him. He was actually hidden in a big barrel and still unconscious. Bi-soo had his henchman Suri helping tthem to escape the inspection at the town gate, but Taltal was suspicious of the barrels and shot an arrow to hit one of them. The arrow went through the barrel and pierced right into Bi-soo’s back but she chose to withstand the pain in order not to get caught. Suri managed to avoid being inspected but Taltal saw the blood from Bi-soo’s wound.
As they traveled further from the town, Bi-soo told Suri to go back to the town and inform about their whereabouts; however, Taltal was fast to catch up with them and Bi-soo tried to fight with him but her injury made her weak. He saw Yoo in the barrel and he was ready to kill Bi-soo, but she begged for Taltal to spare Yoo’s life. Taltal recalled Seung-nyang’s plea for him to help her and with Yoo’s deed had actually helped Yuan, he decided to spare Yoo but warned Bi-soo that no one should know that Yoo was still alive. He told her to bring him to the mountains and reminded her that Yoo was a dead man in everyone’s eyes.
Yeon-hwa was secretly brought to meet Seung-nyang but an eunuch saw her. Seung-nyang told her to reveal Maha’s identity to the Emperor and the officials when the selection took place. She hesitated at first, but Seung-nyang promised to send her away from the palace once Ayu was declared the Crown Prince. Seung-nyang understood her feelings, being people from Goryeo and said that she would protect her. Yeon-hwa was happy but her happiness didn’t last long; she ran into Bayan and the Empress knew that she had just met Lady Ki. The Empress threatened her life in order to know what she talked about with Lady Ki and she had no other choice but to tell her the truth: Maha wasn’t Tanashiri’s real son. Bayan even found out about her frequent meetings with Byung-soo and Yeon-hwa begged for her life to be spared. The Empress then told her that she would send away before the selection begun.
Maha went to the temple to pay respects to his maternal family and the Dowager told him that he should never forget how they were killed. Maha nodded obediently but his eyes were full of doubt. Yeon-hwa sneaked out to meet Byung-soo and she told him about the good news: she’s leaving the palace for good, soon. He was so happy to hear the news and she proceeded to tell him her dreams to live comfortably for the rest of her life. He was thinking of throwing away his greed and living with her while raising their children. She gave her the Empress’ ring to be sold in order for him to prepare a house for her. Byung-soo joked that he could afford a house even without the ring.
Yeon-hwa went back to the palace and told the Empress that she had made her preparations to live outside the palace. Bayan wanted her to write a letter before she left to be used against Lady Ki. Yeon-hwa followed her order without any suspicion and the Empress bid her goodbye after she finished the letter, but she’s not leaving the palace; Bayan had decided to get rid of her completely, which meant that Yeon-hwa would leave the world for good. She was found in the storeroom and was thought to hang herself because she was being harassed by Lady Ki.
Seung-nyang found out about Yeon-hwa’s suicide but she knew that it had to be the Empress’ doing after finding out about the secret. Dok-man went to find her after reading Yeon-hwa’s supposed suicide letter, thinking that Lady Ki had been using her power to harass Yeon-hwa because of their bad relationship in the past. He kind of threatening Seung-nyang that he was still hiding the fact that Seung-nyang was pregnant before she became a concubine and if he happened to be on the Dowager’s side, the secret woul be revealed to the Dowager. Seung-nyang knew that he won’t tell her about it if he was indeed planning to do so and told him that Yeon-hwa’s death wasn’t suicide. She promised to reveal the truth.
Byung-soo was waiting for Yeon-hwa with the ring she gave him and upon seeing Court Lady Seo, he approached her to ask about Yeon-hwa. Court Lady Seo was escorting a cart and she started crying for Yeon-hwa as she looked at the cart. Byung-soo saw that it was Yeon-hwa’s dead body on the cart and he couldn’t believe that she was dead. He had never thought that she would go out of the palace lifeless and cried while holding his dead lover’s body in his arms.
Seung-nyang was teaching Ayu when Ta-hwan went to her quarters. They seemed awkward with each other after what happened between them and Ta-hwan apologized for his drunk behaviour but Seung-nyang chose to ignore the matter. He wanted to discuss something with her regarding the Crown Prince selection and said that with Ayu becoming the Emperor in the future, it could bring something for both Yuan and Goryeo (something like unification? Not really sure about it). He’s willing to give Ayu the chance for it to happen.
Eunuch Bang was happy that Yoo was safe and Jeokho could see that Bi-soo had fallen in love with Yoo. They happened to see Byung-soo meeting with a woman, whom Eunuch Bang recognized as the Empress. Bayan decided to meet Byung-soo to help him avenge Yeon-hwa’s death and he was willing to do anything to get rid of Lady Ki, whom he thought caused Yeon-hwa’s death. Bayan ordered to do something beforehand: they had to make the Yuan people’s hate towards Goryeo origins grew and vice versa in order to cause conflicts between them. Plus, they were also planning to kill Maha and put the blame on Goryeo people. If that happened, the people of Goryeo living inside and outside the palace would be killed, including Lady Ki. Eunuch Bang found out about it from one of Byung-soo’s underlings and thought that bad things could happen to Maha.
Ta-hwan saw Maha when he was taking a stroll around the palace and the boy hid his book upon seeing his father. Maha greeted Ta-hwan and the Emperor took away the book from his son since he had forbidden him from learning. Ta-hwan reminded the boy that the Crown Prince selection was not meant to give him a chance because Ayu had already been decided to be his successor. Maha wanted to know why his father hated him so much and Ta-hwan said that he shouldn’t have been born. The Emperor threw the book on the floor and walked away, leaving Maha behind in disappointment.
Seung-nyang’s confidence to let Ayu win in the selection waned since there’s no one left to testify Maha’s real identity and she knew Court Lady Seo won’t cooperate with her. She was at the temple to meet another nun who might have heard about Maha but Maha was also there. The Dowager was together with Maha when Seung-nyang entered the temple and they were nervous since traitors’ tablets like Yeon-chul’s clan shouldn’t be placed in the temple. Seung-nyang proceeded to burn an incense but it wasn’t for Yeon-chul’s clan; it was for her late mother, who died in Dangkise’s hands. She told Maha that Yeon-chul also caused her father’s death, thus causing her to exterminate his whole clan. However, Seung-nyang didn’t hate Maha since he wasn’t a part of the family. The Dowager was surprised to hear it and Seung-nyang told them that soon, every single secret would be revealed: from Maha’s real identity to Bayan’s real face. Maha wanted to know if the Dowager was hiding something from him and for the first time, she shouted at him, telling him to stop talking.
Eunuch Bang was waiting for Seung-nyang when she went back to her quarters as he had something to tell her. He begged for her to save Maha since the prince would be killed on that night. Eunuch Bang thought that Maha was pitiful and Seung-nyang was the only person who could save the boy. Seung-nyang asked why and he gathered his courage to tell her the truth, that Maha was her son, Byul. She thought that it was impossible since Byul was dead. Eunuch Bang then told her about the evidence that only Seung-nyang would know: the star birth mark.
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Translations for episode 46 preview can be found HERE.
EDIT: Guys and girls, I hope we can calm down and keep the conversation/discussion healthy and friendly. Sorry for not dealing with some of the inappropriate comments earlier. Let’s just enjoy this drama together…we only have less that three weeks left until the final episode! ~muchadoboutlove
the talking cupboard 
ya. They had better mend the misunderstanding between Tahwan and his Nyang-ia.
Ah! Now that seungnyang knows Maha is her son….what next?
Will she tell Tahwan? Ah! Let her reassure him of her love first, else he’ll go over the edge that she has that sort of connection to wangyu. She’d better let him know she loves him before that so he’ll be able to absorb the shock!
How will they smuggle Maha out? Hope Eunuch Bang tells Wangyu too….he deserves to know.
Empress Dowager’s schemes are about to crumble like a pack of cards. And Baek Ahn? Show your true colours already. I guess when the Emperor will know he made a mistake giving him the seal is when he’ll try to use that to fight seungnyang…he’ll discover the tiger in Tahwan. He’d better know she’s the no-go area for him.
You keep saying there are misunderstandings between the Emperor and Seungnyang; may I ask what those misunderstandings are? I honestly want to know because I can’t think of a single one.
@Jara
You ask me question. Do I only watch sageuks?
No. I mostly watch American TV shows. I started watching sageuks year ago this month. My first one was QSD and since then have watched a lot of them. I watched The Heirs. I watched a couple of C-Historical dramas.
The fake letter that tangqishi’s group sent to the emperor. They made it appear that it came from wang yu and he sent that letter for seung nyan. Taehan knows sn and wy’s relationship in the past, and that is what making him insecure until now that he already has a son with Sn. They are hitting the emperor to where he is getting hurt the most…. And taehan kept that letter from sn,instead of telling her to clarify things he kept it to himself until it grew into a major resentment
@MeMe: Ah, sorry, I completely forgot to check your answer. I was just wondering how anyone could escape the crazy fanfare people were making over “My Love From Another Star” that’s why I asked. 😉 So you rather watch historical Asian dramas than contemporary ones? I like them too, and QSD is my favourite one. Though I don’t really watch Chinese dramas, except I’m currently trying out Princess Pearl the first version.
I’m scared to ask, but did you watch HIMYM? 😀
@pesojiwon: That’s one “mistake”/misunderstanding after years of Seungnyang staying faithfully by his side and never once betraying him. That shows a lack of faith and maturity on his side that he can be so easily manipulated against her.
@Jara
I watched korean drama Heirs. No I did not watch HIMYM but heard about the ending though. I don’t watch many of the comedies on TV. A lot of them I did watch ended or got cancelled. I am thinking about starting the Big Bang Theory and Modern Family. I watch so many American TV shows. I think I might wait until the summer to catch up on The Big Bang Theory and Modern Family.
1-fake letters
2- th think sy betrayed him
3-sy think th dont love her anymore
4-all of thing sy did behind th was for him .and he dont know that .
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Episode 45 preview: taltal’s voice ”please think of His majesty the Emperor only”.
I’m taking a guess he told that to seungnyang. If so, about time! About time she realized she has a husband and not a puppet to help her achieve her ambitions! You have a man who loves you lady…… Let Seungnyang come to her senses and let it sink in that she should be showing such concerns toward her husband first! With the kind of love the Emperor has for her, if she uses tact, wisdom and words of true love, there’s NOTHING he wouldn’t do for her. He doesn’t do as she wishes these days cos he thinks her only concerns are for WangYu . I’m glad Taltal is there to talk sense into her. Everything is in her hands. The Emperor she thinks is not getting it right, she has the power to get him to trust her 100% again. The ball is in her court. She has to first realize she owes her husband love(true love) first. Even if she didn’t love him at first, having been with the Emperor all this while and knowing how much he loves her(which Emperor wouldn’t save himself from an arrow first before anybody?), i think at this stage he deserves a high percentage of her love and regard. She can never have WangYu anymore, it’s better she realizes that.
@Jane
First of all SN doesn’t owe TH love. Yeah he might be her husband but he acts like a child. SN has done all she can to help TH. Actually the ball is in TH’s court. TH needs to grow up and be a man. I want to see SN with her husband and not a needy child.
TT & SN need to be a couple.
“TT & SN need to be a couple.” I second that!
Thank you. I really like TH but the blind fans that really love him and think he can their boyfriend if he would only leave SN are making me sick. Right now it is evident he could not stand on his own. Look what happens when he stops listening to her.
Agree with you redbutterfly
Everything happened with TH is in his character. His immaturity, insecurities, and jealousy. For most of this drama the writers have favored TH. They still favor TH. I know fans will give him a pass because they give him on everything he has done in the past.
taehan forced sneung nyan to make love with him, he raped her but of course it’s not totally raped but she had to submit to him even if she does not want to because it is also her duty as a consort and as a wife. We all know she can overpower taehan, she is a more skillful warrior than he is but it happened…. I really don’t look at taehan badly, i pity him. Wang yu still calling seung nyang’s name in his delirious state….. Suppressed love is surfacing…..
@pesojiwon
I don’t get fans being surprised because TH has done something similar in earlier episode. He didn’t rape her that time but he did throw her on the bed. Fans will give him a pass this time as well.
Yes she could have beat up TH.
Yes WY still love SN but I want him with Bi-Soo.
yeah that scene between TH and SN…from what i can see, he forced himself on her; he pushed her, forcefully grabbed her face and tried to kiss her…I was shocked…TH, in the previous episodes, like during the hunt episode, would never have forced her, but desired her to go to him willingly, now, in this episode…he’s lost it! Why did he do that? Was he still drunk/drugged at that time? Also, has this occurred more than once in the past few years? After the scene was over, TH was about to touch her face, but he held back and looked guilty b/c he knew he did wrong with her…writers are ruining this character…seriously
@Meme…. Even if the Emperor is not as strong-minded as WangYu, that is NO reason for seungyang to think he is little less a man. Strong or not, he is her husband and the father of her son, the future Emperor. Even of he can’t summon that strength of character yet, knowing she loves him will give him an inner courage. Even if he is weak-willed, she should be his pillar of support. He’s not perfect like they’re making WangYu out to be, but he’s someone she needs- an emperor to help right many wrongs. That he loves her shouldn’t be a joke, how many of his other women does he love? Having that kind of favour from an Emperor who has already given her a son is something she should use wisdom cos usually his interest in her could have diminished.
Point is, weak or not, she’s his wife for a reason, she came into his life for a reason….. Help him find that strength.
@Jane
She gave him all that and more. She gave him strength to be a better man and Emperor. What did TH do? Continue to be a puppet for ED and Baek Ahn. There is only so much SN can do. It is up to TH to grow up.
This has nothing to with WY. This is about TH still being immature and insecure.
@Meme……. You know, the root of all these is TaHwan’ s insecurity where seungnyang is concerned, and in that regard he is correct.
What man will be happy to have even a girlfriend value another man above him, talkless of a wife.
Taltal told her in a previous episode, ”The problem isn’t with the student but with the TEACHER”.
And i think he told her again in episode 45 to focus on her husband the Emperor.
And she even read the book, ”How to know the heart of men” and ”How to control the heart of men”. Has she already thrown away all she read?
TaHwan is no monster and Taltal knows as much. If she wants a complete husband, it’s in her court.
I’m not saying a man shouldn’t be bold, far from it. But where it’s lacking? Should she throw her husband away?
Every woman can bring out the best in her husband. The question is ”does she know how?”.
@Jane
Are we watching the same show? She gave TH confidence and made him strong but he chose to be a puppet again. This time for ED & Baek Ahn. If your girlfriend or wife values another man over you then you should realize something is wrong. What woman would respect their boyfriend or husband when they act like a needy child. Being insecure and jealous is not good either. TH should have dealt with ED and Baek Ahn especially when they talking about SN being from Goryo. If they want this to work they both have to work on it. Not just SN but TH as well. SN did everything she could to make TH a better man but he messed that up. TH knew what he was getting into when choose SN as his concubine. TH was so eager to have her that he did not care. TH is at fault for his shortcomings as a man not SN’s. Fans need to to stop blaming SN and put there blame on TH.
@Jane
SN tried to bring out the best in TH but he is the one who fail short. A person a can only do so much to help another person. Eventually that person needs to take responsibility for their own well being.
Usually when two people are married they both act like adults. This is not the case with SN & TH. SN is the grown up in the marriage but TH is not. Question is: Does TH know how to be a husband? Does TH know the way to SN’s heart?
P.s. It takes more than love to make a relationship work.
@Jane lol isn’t that the truth. I agree, SY hasn’t exactly been on point. A woman can make or break her man’s confidence and SY has made weak attempts at holding it down and just relies on the fact the he loves her to death. Now not everybody is changeable but a woman can bring out the best in her Man and vice versa but mainly this applys to women. We’re very thoughtful creatures. 🙂
@Ariel DuBenion
I agree with you somewhat but come on now people need to have some independent thinking. You need to be able to be strong and stand on your own two feet.
I don’t agree with you when called SN’s attempts to help TH weak. Those attempts were not weak. SN did everything to help TH and he is the one who fail short. You can only do so much for a person. There comes a time when that person need to have the will power to be strong. She tried to bring out the best in TH and what did he do? Became the puppet for ED and Baek Ahn.
@Jane and Ariel DuBenion: So you’re claiming that a man without a woman by his side is his worst possible self? By saying that you basically excuse all the bad deeds he has done and still does.
And therefore I absolutely disagree.
Every person is responsible for his/ her own actions and the same goes for the Emperor. It’s called taking responsibility for your own actions, and the only ones who can’t completely take responsibility for what they do because they lack maturity and life experience are children – so for you to claim that the Emperor can’t be held responsible for what he does (because his woman isn’t supporting him), are you thus saying he is still a child?
And if you don’t think the Emperor is a child who needs a mature mother figure, then your words imply that all women in general are superior in character to men and thus they need us to guide them; that’s called sexism.
Let’s say the Emperor was single and had no wife or concubine: whose fault would his deeds be then?
all in all…. It’s the WRITER that’s penning all this down.
How it should be or not…. Thhe man is following his fantasy after all.
Anyway, won’t bother with the drama as much anymore, will just watch. Just hope the fun-having writer at least gives the viewers a happy, fulfilling ending.
Love taltal and more after watching the 45. You will understand soon enought why I said that….
Mimi – Thanks for your recap!
Do you think maybe…WY told SN a lie (that he was selling to their enemies) in order to get her to finally turn away from Goryeo and go her own way? *hee* I think so, it sounds like something he would do. Can’t wait for BA and Dowager to be brought down!
@tessieroo
I was thinking that as well. He knew they were trying to ruin SN and he knew it was dangerous for her to be trying to prove his innocence. So in order to save her he told her he sold the stuff to Yuan’s enemies to get her turn away for Goryo.
Agree with you meme
He was told in a previous episode that Bi-soo had sold to the enemy of Yuan the materials.
@tessieroo,
I wish that he did not sell the sulfur to the enemies but he did. His love for his country is his first priority SY second. He cannot afford Yuan to win the war or Goryeo will be next. We’ll every leader of a country would like to protect their interest or what is good for them.That’s why, SY felt betrayed by Goryeo and Yuan is turning her back. on her.
Just love the OST by Park Wan Kyu (wind breeze/wind)…… So beautiful.
Our Emperor’s OST is cool! Couldn’t believe Ji Chang Wook had such cool, manly voice and the guy can sing. Plus, he’s a great actor too. Good job! Glad it’s him that got to pick up the role and not Jang Keun suk….to be honest, Jang keun suk wouldn’t have been able to pull it off as well as Ji Chang Wook. This guy’s acting is something else! His stance, walk, the way he keeps his hands behind his back and how he does it, the very real emotions you can feel too, the expressions- someone that can show different expressions in the space of one minute and who the viewers understands exactly what he means without him/her saying anything is a great actor/actress. He shuld keep it up and keep taking up great dramas like Empress ki, he’ll go far.
OhMo OhMO
i also loved that song much. In early epi, when WY saved TH and SN life in the forest that song make me cried as a river. sadnessssss
I was just amused how people here hates TahHwan–just accept the fact that this is just but purely an entertainment guys…it just appears to me how a great actor he was…REMEMBER he is just doing his part in this drama…i was reading every post and i just smiled how naive some people are…i was not use of meddling and writing a comment here but i think it wrong to hate a good actor just because he or she is not doing what you guys wanted to happen…why he is following the script from the writer of this story…for me everyone in this drama are doing their best and that is why everybody are watching it with the rating going up…this is just my opinion upon my observations on everyone’s comments here…wake up guys..just enjoy the show. God bless and thanks dear MuchAdoboutLove..hugz for you ❤
@Aaron Sun
Are you reading the right comments because nobody said anything bad about JCW. We are talking the character TH not the actor who plays him. JCW is doing an excellent job as TH. You said you observed the comments but obviously you didn’t from the comment you made. Read the comments before you speak on them.
Ji chang wook must be applauded for his acting, to make people get affected with his character… The character is not good and he portrayed it very well. I am a joo jin mo fan but I can see ji chang wook objectively…. But most of all i am a true hajiwon fan..I dont think wang yu fans here hate the actor, it’s the character that they disliked
@AaronSun I agree, the acting is good and unfortunately i also see a lot of negative emperor comments, mainly because right now he isn’t exactly acting like a hero now is he? but the dislike for him seems worst than all the bad guys combined, yet people act like that’s just a coincidence. I think not but when you don’t like somebody your gonna speak on it.
The only person i don’t like is the Dowager, can anybody say biggest ungrateful witch of all time.
I am enjoying the show and love how awesome the emperor is looking these days. It’s the only reason I’m still watching.
@Ariel DuBenion
Even though I like TH I have been critical of him. I don’t see many negative comments towards TH. When I do it is about him being very immature and still is ver immature. I expected TH to mature but that fail short.
To be honest right now I am disliking TH a little because the way he treats Byul/Maha. To tell a child you wish they were never born is wrong. You do not tell a child something like that. Not cool at all.
We’re forgetting this is a drama.Just enjoy the drama. Empress Ki fighting.
I’ve seriously come to accept that I can never like TH, and this week’s episodes has cemented the fact. The most I can offer him now is my pity. The writers really screwed TH over this time. I do think that the effects of the drugs is what’s making TH even more unbecoming than he usually is, but what is really the bane of the TH-SN relationship is TH’s insecurities and selfishness (the poisoning exacerbate those qualities). And then he goes to violate SN in the most atrocious ways, which makes me unable to forgive him even more – even though he did those things out of love and desperation.
Frankly, I had originally shipped SN with WY, but SN has been disappointing me lately. I liked that EP asked that million dollar question, which made me realize that all along, SN has been protecting herself. Now, I don’t exactly find anything wrong with her trying to protect herself and her kin, but I felt that to some degree, she forgot what it was she came for in the first place. She got her revenge and wiped out the ET clan, but she also wanted to help Goryeo out from it’s oppression by Yuan – which still hasn’t happened! Remember that in the beginning, she was very nationalistic, and would risk her life to protect Goryeo. After she became a consort of Yuan, she has forgotten that. This is essentially the big issue now: where exactly is her allegiance? How are all the problems going to be resolved? Now that she bore a child for each side, and realized that she still has some feelings left for WY, and TH’s changes around her, she’s going to have a baaaad time (southpark reference ;P).
I think this is the time where she will push to become empress where she knows she can make a difference. First thing, get rid of BA and ED since she will never become empress with them around. Second thing, get rid of the evil empress for the same reasons aforementioned. Third, mend her relationship with TH because he’s the only person who can help her on Yuan side. I also pity the fool. Next, Ayu the crown prince, which would undoubtedly help Goryeo since he’s well…HALF Goryeo. With BA and ED gone, there’s no one to complain about the next emperor being a half breed. Also, she needs to fix her relationship with Byul to both protect him and mend their relationship as mother and child. Once Byul knows he’s full Goryeo, he will no longer care about Yuan and will go to his daddy. Lastly, she needs to let go of WY completely. Though they still love each other, their relationship would do nothing for Goryeo, which is a common goal for both of them. The name of the game is SACRIFICE. And WY, as much as I love you, you gotta move on bro. Bi Soo is a nice gal too.
And…that sums up my feelings. ;_;
I really like your comment!! fits so nicely with what i believe too!! Only that I don’t think WY ought to take Bisoo because, as loyal and faithful as his character is, he is incapable of loving anyone else. A bit sad for Bisoo… I hope she moves on instead (with the assistant?).
Once ED, BA and Bayan gone (which they will, undoubtedly!), Seungyang will become Empress, Taltal Chancellor, and Ayu Crown Prince. Maha upon knowing his identity will try to help Goryo and will make WY so happy. Then comes a day whem TH will die, Ayu will become King. Somehow Maha will manage to go to Goryo (I don’t care under what official title) and will become the future ruler of the country too.
Then SN, all wishes come true and assured that Ayu will be served well by Taltal will leave the palace to go back to Goryo with WY while WY, his wishes also come true as Maha will succeed the throne (and hey, the boy is smart! – of course, bloodlines of WY and SN) will also leave the palace and be happy forever after with SN (some mountain place, or a cottage by the beache!)
Yuan and Goryo will have strong tie because Ayu and Maha are brothers! That’s it. I hope it would happen that way.
Lol. It’s all good. I’m just pissy over the fact that SN choose TH, which til this day I felt she made a bad move. Yes, it was a practical move, but with TH acting crazy lately and showing how ugly insecurities can be, I can’t help but think she should’ve gone with WY although I know it does nothing for the couple politically. TH is immature, selfish, and pathetic (and this is nothing against the actor who’s doing splendidly). To me, he was much more tolerable when he was a puppet because he was at least cute. Now it’s just…ugh. I hate the guy with a passion.
WY can live without SN, but TH can’t live without SN. I hate how WY has to suffer because of the Yuan peeps, which includes TH. Even though some of his actions contributed to his sufferings ultimately, at the root of it all, he did things for the sake of his country and not for his selfish ambitions – unless you count revenge for SN. Fact is, he never changes. He’s hated Yuan since the beginning because of the misdeeds they’ve done to him and his country so whatever actions against Yuan he’s done, is understandable. He has flaws, but they’re forgivable because he has the capacity to redeem himself…unlike someone. You can tell he’s my favorite character, haha.
Anyway, with Bi Soo and her newfound devotion/love to WY, I can’t help but support her and WY. She is a good woman who obviously cares for WY a lot. He would be happy with Bi Soo if he could let SN go, but I don’t think he will for a long time. SN is still a sore spot for WY. Imagine being WY who found out that the love of his life was alive, and chose to go an enemy country which he hates with all his heart. I think he understood why SN did it, but it’s still hard to accept. Not only that, she marries the enemy’s emperor and has his kid. It’s a big slap to the face for WY, who never really moved on even after she died. SN is trying to move on, but why can’t WY? Is it because the writers want us to pity him or as they put it, make our hearts flutter?
I think Maha will be the crown prince of Goryeo. With TH’s negative treatment and attitude towards him, I doubt Maha will care about Yuan after he finds out his true identity. Ayu will ascend the Yuan throne as you said, but he will need his mother around to tell him to lay off Goryeo. Hopefully, the end is just as you said. If SN eventually disappears to be with WY, then it completes the story and solidifies the fact that SN and WY were meant to be – the OTP. However, if that doesn’t happen, I want WY to still be happy. SN can move the hell on with TH, but WY deserves to be happy too.
@Valkyrie
Exactly, why can’t the writers let WY move on. Yes I agree about WY & Bi-Soo being together.
WY & SN are not going to happen. SN is stuck with TH. As of right now I want SN with TT.
That is excellent
Your analysis is so good! I hope that it ends that way. Hopefully, the writers are thinking the same way.
I agree with one of the commentators that the writers will carry the story as per historical accounts. Bayan will be instigiated in treason/crime and will go away. Lady Ki will become the empress. X years later, she’ll campaign for Ayu to be the Crown Prince. TH will grow apart from her. The Goryeo will hate her and her family.
From Wiki:
Within the Mongol capital an internal strife was fought between supporters and opponents of the Crown Prince. An opposition leader Bolud Temür finally occupied the capital in 1364. Ayurshiridar fled to Köke Temür who supported him but Öljei Khutugh was imprisoned by Bolud Temür. Bolud Temür was overthrown by Köke Temür the next year. Once again, she tried to install her son as the Khan, with the support of Köke Temür, but in vain. After Bayan Khutugh died, Öljei Khutugh was elevated to the primary empress.
The collapse of the Mongol rule of China in 1368 forced her to flee to Yingchang (應昌). In 1370 Toghun Temür Khan died and Ayurshiridar ascended to the throne there. She became Empress Dowager, but soon after that went missing.
Interesting how she disappeared….
I hope she leaves with the king
i agree!!! TT.TT the no realistic and logic thing is that TH doesn`t tell SN anything about the letter!!! for 5 years!!! is that even possible!!!???
writers do something dmn it!!!!!!
i need a development of TH character and SN! is been going in circules for a while!!
6 episodes to go and and don`t see the end clearly!!!!
Yes he should have told her, so they can resolve the issue…. He should have told her the truth and not kept it until it it grew worst….and tangquisi and company became successful in what they called planting….what ever happened now is the fruit….
I believe Empress bayan is the head of eagle house
@thanh…… Some of those are unrealistic.
Seungnyang leave yuan and go back to WangYU? A
what??? Is she a prostitute?
She’s married, and the future Emperor’s mother, period. She can NEVER be wangyu’s wife for anything. Does that even make sense? When goryeo is under yuan-like a state under yuan…how can an Empress of a nation leave her husband’s house and go back to a first love and be his wife because the Emperor died? She would be stoned. There is no morality in that even.
@jANE I completely agree.I don’t understand neither why people still saying that she will go back live in goryo with WY. Guys she’s married , what are you talking about??????
If TH dies, technically she’s a widow. Widows can remarry. What’s the fuss about?
How is going back to WY making her a prostitute? Is she selling her body for money? If SN still loves WY, she WILL go back to him. At the rate TH is going, any woman would flee. Don’t even bring all those morality crap into this. It’s elfin’ drama land, folks.
when are you posting episode 45?
@Meme y exactly are u soo anti-Tahwan?!! is it that u just DONT like him or u want SN with WY,i like Tahwan but I DONT criticise every thing WY does,u pick every flaw in Tahwan He is FREAKING human WY isnt a saint. SN should pick a side already her husband or WY, once she chooses I believe every other thing will fall in place. I DONT think ED and Bae Ahn are controlling Tahwan,Tahwan just wants to get rid of WY,he feels that once WY is dead he will not have to doubt SN.
@sola Look who’s talking.. Hypocrite much. For a person who is obviously a Ta Hwan bias,who are you to criticize people for defending a certain preferred character? Meme was just simply STATING FACTS.You and the other Ta Hwan shippers should seriously stop being delusional. Ta Hwan was weak and stupid in the beginning and he still is. Some even blame Seung Nyang for his current state,which i find absolutely ridiculous. Ta Hwan is grown man and a freaking Emperor,whatever he does is his decision and no one has the right to contradict him,even Seung Nyang. So him being a insane drunken person is his own doing. He is such a pathetic character. Like the rest of the Yuan people he is an ingrate. After all that Seung Nyang has done for them,all the sacrifices that she has made,countless times she risked her life to save the Emperor’s behind,this is how they repay her? Had Seung-Nyang never come back to the Empire,Ta Hwan will still be an illiterate,coward puppet with El Temur and his abomination of a clan as his puppeteers. And now he raped Seung Nyang?! How dare he do this to her?! Whatever the circumstances are and the twisted state of mind that he is in,RAPE IS RAPE, RAPE IS WRONG! I’ve never felt so disgusted over a character. Ta Hwan is the worst character in K-drama land ever. Seung Nyang deserves to be happy,whether she ends up with Wang Yoo or even TalTal,that is fine with me. As long as she’s happy and the guy will RESPECT her,TRULY love her and will NEVER hurt her. Ha Ji Won is such a Superb actress. She really embodies Seung Nyang perfectly. Her acting is so convincing that it made me really feel sad for her. I’m 100 percent sure that she’s going to win more awards.
@TruthHurts
Yes Thank You. LMAO @ sola.
I can’t with TH shippers especially after they said it was okay with what TH said to Byul/Maha about wishing he was never born. They refuse to believe everything going on with TH was always there. Everything going with TH has always been in his character.
@TheTruthHurts: I agree with you. I am honestly shocked and a little speechless at all the people defending the Emperor’s actions and even going as far as blaming them on any other character but the one committing them: the Emperor himself.
Even now, what exactly has the Emperor accomplished without the aiding and guiding of those around him? Exactly, nothing. He’s still a puppet, only difference now is that he isn’t being openly threatened into doing what another person wants (like in El Temur’s case) but gently manipulated (e.g. Baek Ahn using his hatred for Wang Yoo).
The Emperor is too focused on his own feelings, he never spares a thought for his people or anyone else but himself. He doesn’t even think about Seungnyang’s feelings: she never vied to be his consort, she even wanted to leave the palace in the beginning and he made it impossible for her and instead made her his consort all the while knowing she felt nothing for him. Seungnyang never deceived the Emperor with promises of love or whatever so why are people blaming her? And now he raped her. What possibly acceptable excuse is there for doing that to the woman he supposedly loves?
@sola
LMAO!! Calm Down you sound really upset.
To answer your question. Actually I like TH but there are some things about him I don’t like. I get TH shippers love everything TH. Who said WY was a saint? I didn’t. I know you love TH and have this bias towards him but my criticizing of him has nothing to do with WY. I know that might be hard for you to understand because TH shippers feel as if you don’t like TH or criticize TH it has to be because of WY. Well I am hear to tell you for me it has nothing to do with WY. When WY does something I don’t like then I will criticize him. I use to like both SN & WY and SN & TH but I don’t anymore. I want WY & Bi-Soo and SN & TT.
@ Jara,
Are we watching the same drama? You said ” that SY never vied to be his consort”. She’ s the one who decided to vie for the consort or concubines position for revenge.She even asked the emperor for his help so that he can repay her for the death of her father. Many episodes were shown about the selection of the consorts. Maybe you should watch the drama again.Empress Ki fighting.
I agree with u guys @Jane @veronique it doesnt sound pleasant to the ear,how can a married woman leave her husband just because he dies and go to marry her first love?!! she isnt just any woman She is married to the Emperor and mother to the crown prince. even if she loose her memory as some ppl assume, WY will b so pathetic to accept her back bcause she lost her memory btw Wang Yu doesnt exist historical,if they are following it historical Tahwan dies SN remains in yuan.
Still waiting for Episode 45… 🙂
@QueenShinMinYeon: the 45 is already in wolyaa and other site ..