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Queen for Seven Days | Seven Day Queen | 7일의 왕비

Does Yeok Truly Love Chae Gyung, or is He Just Using Her to Gain the Crown?

Is it bothering you as much as it is bothering me? I want to trust and believe Yeok, I want to believe in love, I want him to be the hero. And yet,  something is bugging me. How much do I believe in him and how much is it just me ‘wanting’ to believe in him? I can’t seem to shake this strange feeling that . . . I don’t totally trust him. 

But why?

EP10 starts with me already reaching for the tissues. Yeok tries to charm Chae Gyung, but she’s not having it. We can see a slight hint of longing in her eyes, but mostly she doesn’t trust him because of all his recent lies and behavior. And then there’s also that prophesy thing.

It would be a whole lot easier all around, and better for everyone if she just rejects him and moves on with her life. She tells him that after today she will never see him again.

But . . .

Chae Gyung breaks into tears and Yeok has tears in his eyes as well. She says nothing but turns and goes back into the gate of her home, leaving him behind.

We all know from glimpses of his struggle over the past few years and that he is speaking from his heart. It truly was the thought of her that kept him going. She doesn’t know that fact for certain yet, but we do, and she wants to believe it. She has a lot of reflecting to do.

Later at the pawn shop, Yeok and the gang discuss their ongoing plans of royal sabotage and eventual coup of the throne. Yeok also mentions that his brother the King has given consent for him to marry Chae Gyung.

The guys are WAY more excited about this news than any talk of politics!

I love the twist here . . . the guys react like typical girlfriends at the news of marriage, but Myung Hye steps in as the level headed voice of reason.

A lot, if not most, female viewers seem to really dislike Myung Hye. But I like her and I’ll tell you why. First of all, she’s badass. She’s fearless and determined and willing to take anything on as much as the men. She fights like the men, too. She’s also very focused and always looking at the big picture. I suspect women don’t like her because they think she is jealous and possessive of Yeok. I’ve seen a lot of comments from people saying that “She doesn’t own him.”  I don’t believe she feels that way at all. She’s just trying to keep him on track and not get distracted by his own feelings.

She was there for Yeok and helped him when he needed it. She fell in love along the way. Who can blame her? But she can see beyond that. She is focused on what they have all been planning all these years - revolution and making Yeok their king. I see her strength as she has to watch Yeok not only expressing his love for Chae Gyung, but having to stand beside him and watch him marry another woman. She can’t just leave because she believes in and has a role in the new government. So she has to just bear it. She is also clearly very intelligent.

This is why I like her. In truth, I have been in her shoes a lot more often than I have been in Chae Gyung’s shoes. I can relate to her as a woman. I wish more viewers would see her as the strong character she is.

In response to Myung Hye’s concern, Yeok counters . . .

Here marks the beginning of my doubt about him. What’s this? Is he just courting her as part of the whole plan? Is it all just an act?

Major buzzkill. The guys’ reaction is . . . well look at them. Serious bummer.

But Seo No has a different reaction. He just looks at Yeok like, “Dude.” Remember this picture. I’ll come back to it later. This scene right here is the whole enchilada to resolving my inner conflict about Yeok.

After a wonderful day of merriment and laughter that is beyond rewarding after all these painful episodes, Yeok walks Chae Gyung home. They exchange some adorable words of, “You go in first”.....”No you leave first” ... much like when they were kids. They share a laugh and Yeok looks at her like this . . .

And like this . . .

Dude, you’re killing me. He moves in closer and gently takes the ring from around her neck and puts it on his finger once again.

And now a pause to admire these beautiful hands. 

He’s already confident in her love. He knows it and he reminds her. Yes, love is established, but is it enough? After everything they’ve been through, all her doubts, can she believe him?

What she’s asking him is, “Can I trust you?” . . . “Are you truly a man of your word?”   He whispers . . .

So from now on, as she decides to trust him, if he betrays her trust, it’s all on him. And then there’s that other thing . . . With tears in her eyes, she says to him, “I will ask you one last time...are you not afraid of my prophesy, my destiny, or me?”  It’s the “or me” that really gets to me. She’s not just asking him if he’s worried about the prophesy, but is he sure about her. Is she really the woman that he, a Prince who can marry anyone he wants, the one that he wants to spend his life with?

She is on the verge of tears. He sees her anguish, but he has none. He is calm and resigned. With all his confidence he can calm her fears.

Oh Yeok, you romantic!

He gives her a lot of long, loving, confident looks throughout this entire conversation. He doesn’t flinch or take his eyes off her once. He’s not afraid. When he says this, he almost has a hint of a smile. He recognizes the irony, or the futility of any fear or doubt. If they are doomed one way or the other, he’d rather be doomed with her than without her. Also, he clearly doesn’t believe in this prophesy stuff at all and there’s almost this tone of, “You silly girl - don’t worry - I’ll take care of you” in a most loving way.

She starts crying. I start crying. It’s ok. Yeok will wipe away all those tears.

Chae Gyung lets go of all her doubts, all her fears and puts her faith in him. And then he gazes at her like this and I’m on my third tissue . . .

Then she finds a twig and hands it to him. She puts up her hair and he helps her hold it with the twig - the hairstyle and symbol of a married woman. The gesture and the stick are a sign and token of his commitment to her.

After it’s set, she turns around and looks at him in the sweetest and most loving way. I swear to you, if I were a guy I’d be completely in love with her in this moment. Even as a woman, I’m a little bit in love with her right here. She couldn’t be more beautiful and genuinely happy. She is relieved, beaming with love and pride in him, deciding to leave all the fears, the pain and the waiting behind. This dream is really happening and she’s all in now.

And we get more lovey-dovey looks from them, both welling with tears, and I’m destroyed.

Ok. That’s it. I’m convinced. He truly loves her. There is no doubt.

But then . . .

Later that evening, the Prince and the King have a little chat over some friendly recreational archery time. I’m going to just skip right over how damn sexy this scene is with the these two hot guys and the bows and arrows and the fire...

So the King asks Yeok why he “really” wants to marry Chae Gyung. Now this strikes me oddly right off the bat. Why does he suspect anything but love? He knows they were childhood sweethearts. Yeok tells him his reason is Chae Gyung herself - he loves her. His brother isn’t buying it.

Yeok then starts telling his brother little details about her. He begins, “Chae Gyung is a very violent woman . . .”

Yeok goes on telling his brother about his various recent encounters with her, how she was flirting with him in a variety of ways when she had no idea who he really was.

At this point I am not very happy at all with Yeok. Why is he talking about her this way? Of course, conversations between two men about women can often go like this, but not our Yeok!  Doesn’t he have more respect for her than this?

What IS this?? Why does he go on about her like this? I thought he was honorable!

Then it occurs to me that he’s baiting the King. I don’t like that he’s doing it this way, but I get it. He knows the King has affection for her. But what is his goal here? To gloat over winning her love instead of him? To make him jealous because he’s going to have a wildcat in his bed?

Or is there another reason?

This SERIOUSLY pisses off the King and he responds by shifting his focus like a laser and shooting his arrow right into the one Yeok just shot, splitting it in two.

Yeok has to know his brother enough that his words would enrage him. But still, I wonder . . . why? I don’t think it’s just to gloat. That doesn’t sound like our Yeok to me. He’s up to something. The King leaves and they each reflect on their own thoughts. The King says, “Tonight I shot your target...next time it will be your heart.”  Ooo! Seething with hate is he.

This is all rather dark and enhanced by the rather symbolic flickering of fire all about them.

Whatever Yeok is up to, I don’t like it one bit that he spoke about Chae Gyung this way. And now I really begin to wonder . . . is THIS who he really is? Is he always scheming and plotting? Was all that charm and romance just part of his plan to win Chae Gyung over so that he can use her to get her father’s support in his plan to take the throne? 

Or . . . is he just putting on an act with the King? Does he really love Chae Gyung and at the same time trying to play his strategies, like a game of chess, moving closer until he is finally the King? Could his objective here be to enrage his brother so much that he starts acting crazy again and his people doubt him? These are all possibilities.

After this scene I found myself with some serious doubts about Yeok. This is an entirely different side of him. I started to think about a lot of things. Like what happened to his anger at her when he found out she was close to the King? All of a sudden, he reclaims his title as Prince and he’s sweet as a lamb to her? Is he over it so easily?

He seems to have more than a few sides to him. One is the side that he shows Chae Gyung. Another is the side he shows his friends in secret. Still another is the side he shows to his brother. A far more guarded and calculated side. So who is he? Is he really the hero that I think he is? Or is that me just hoping? Is it all part of a con just so he can become King?

In my heart of hearts, I believe in Yeok. I believe that he truly loves her and that he wants her to be his queen and the rest is just circumstantial. I don’t believe he would put her through all of that merely for personal gain. But there’s still that little 3% of me that has my doubts.

While wrestling with all of this, I am brought back to this scene.

Look at Seo No. The expression on his face. This was right after Yeok said that he would get Chae Gyung on his side. That is a look of concern, of skepticism. Upon hearing this, Seo No is looking at him like, “I can’t believe you just said that. Dude, I KNOW you. I know you don’t mean that the way it sounds.”  Nobody knows Yeok better than Seo No.

Seo No knows whether Yeok truly loves Chae Gyung or not. His look says, “I know you love her and if you hurt her I will kick your ass!”

Yup. This is why I am convinced that Yeok’s love is true.

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Thoughts about Seven Day Queen, Part 13

Chae Gyung abeoji <3 <3 <3 Oh my gosh, he should have sided with Yeok in the first place!!! I mean, he would have done well with all the scheming and keeping Chae Gyung safe. Did a damn good job shutting up that Minister Im.

Crooked politicians just never die, eh? All these shades of gray in their morality would never sit well with me.

That father-daughter "break-up" broke my heart.

Does Yeonsangun have bipolar disorder?

The capturing of the snail wives is some sort of "hunt" these royals enjoy, yeah?

"In the end, the one who saved my life is you." </3 <3

Chae Gyung abeoji's heart breaking because of innocent people being punished. It's like he was being punished himself for siding with the government, and by extension, the king.

Minister Im being unnerved by Yeonsangun's insanity.

The baby gifts Yeok receive from his friends </3 </3 </3 fucking hell I sobbed

Seo No nailing Myung Hye right there and NO NO NO I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING--

When Yeok and Chae Gyung decided to return to the capital together </3

Seo No-Myung Hye separation hitting me like crazy </3 They're like half in love or shit and it breaks my heart.

And when Chae Gyung's abeoji honored Seo No's wishes of freeing the people GOOD LORD

SEO NO-YAH

Yeonsangun is just pure evil this episode. It shouldn’t surprise me, but he takes sadism to a whole new level at this point and my god, is he unnerving. I have finally reconciled with myself that he’s not salvageable as a person. I’d like him to die a slow, painful death (emphasis on painful because man, he made everyone miserable beyond reason).

Chae Gyung’s father remains as one of my favorite characters in this series. At this point, I could understand why he had to die (at first, it was obvious, but this episode solidifies that). He made a difficult decision and he stuck by it, opting to lose his child and have her safe. He had to do as the king bids him to, even if it’s against his morals. It’s going to catch up with him and his family sometime later, but damn. Father of the year award, probably?

And the man of the hour, Seo No. Good lord, what is with these supporting characters and breaking my heart? He’s always been the silent companion of the prince who had always believed on the right side of justice. He stuck by his principles even if it meant parting ways with the person he is most loyal with. He stuck by his principles at the cost of his life. He protected all of them, which is so  in-character of him. I lost it when they showed flashbacks of his memories with his friends, I didn’t really appreciate his so-called relationship with Myung Hye, but this episode fleshes out their connection so well. He always had her back. He’d call her out when she would do something selfish or harmful to Teok. He caught her when Yeok ignored her. He had always been there. Because of Seo No, Myung Hye gained my sympathy (she’s just too absorbed with their cause and Yeok to notice who really is there). I wanted to hug those cinnamon rolls. (virtual hug to all those who were traumatized/broken by his death)

Gosh, this drama. (slow clap)

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Queen for Seven Days | Seven Day Queen | 7일의 왕비

Who Can I Trust Anymore??

[Spoilers through Ep. 12]

After finishing last week’s Episodes 11 & 12, I was left emotionally drained and speechless. I’m not exaggerating even slightly. At the end of Episode 12, I was like, “What did I just watch?”  It took me a couple days to even process everything. Well played, kdrama, well played.

One thing is for dead sure - I am DONE with the King! Not that I was on his side anyway, but from this point on he gets not ONE DROP of sympathy from me! I don’t care how emotionally wounded he was as a child, or how much he wants (’wants’, not ‘loves’ - there’s a difference) Chae Gyung, he is OUT!  HE KILLED SEO NOH’S FATHER!!  Are you joking me??!!  He didn’t even order someone to do it, like Kings often do. He tortured and killed this sweet old man with his own bare hands!  And he ENJOYED it! He relished it like a hunter making a kill. He had the blood lust. With pure evil in his eyes. He can brood and sulk and pine for love all he wants - he’ll get no sympathy from me. No forgiveness.

[EP 11]

Right at the start we’re off and running, with the King asking Chae Gyung to spy on Yeok for him. He offers her a dagger that she may need to use on Yeok if he turns out to be a traitor. They have no idea that Yeok is actually overhearing the entire thing because - see how cleverly hidden (not) Yeok is as he watches and listens? Somehow they manage not to notice him at all.

But Chae Gyung is all, “Yeah, keep it pal.”

Why? Because she believes Yeok is sincere and loyal and she’s going to prove it to the King. Yay Chae!

But . . .

She tells him that she will then accept the blade and take her own life. Not exactly what the King was expecting nor wanted to hear.

Hmm . . . maybe he took this a little too far? Not only does this leave him feeling rejected again as she reaffirms her love and devotion to Yeok, but he finds out that she’s prepared to die over it and he’s just provided her with the means. Yeah . . . that wasn’t how that was supposed to go at all. He’s so saddened that he looks like he’s about the cry. Gee, I wonder what he’s going to do with all that disappointment and jealousy?

Next day the King has a little surprise for the happy couple. A lavish new house! Wheee!  Full of spies -- err -- servants! They try to graciously refuse, but that’s not really an option. Yeok has a look around and . . . well what do you know . . .

SPIES!!

Behind every . . .

DOOR!!

Outside the front door, Yeok encounters a man who seems to be the sort of head spy. He asks his name and the man tells him he is Eunuch Song.

Yeok turns and for a brief instant, Eunuch Song looks up to meet his eye. Oh boy is that bad form! This guy is bad news. Was he trying to brazenly let Yeok know that he was watching him closely? He’s clearly not to be trusted.

And yet . . . and here’s the thing about this drama . . . I’m never 100% sure what to think. And I love that. Call me crazy but there’s a grain of me that thinks Eunuch Song might actually play a role in protecting Yeok. Don’t ask me why. A gut feeling. I have nothing else to go on. But there’s a grain of me that suspects he may not be what he appears on the surface.

That night Yeok reflects on his conversation with Chae Gyung earlier. The normal pre-wedding nerves are getting to both of them, on top of all these secrets and suspicions. He remembers what she said to him . . .

“In times like these, you should say I love you many times. You should embrace me and be nice to me.”

Whenever our Yeok is alone and not otherwise occupied with wedding plans or plotting to overthrow the government, he is thinking of Chae Gyung. This solidifies for me that he loves her very deeply. He wants to be honest with her, but he feels there is too much risk in this moment. He feels he can’t be sure of anything until his plan is achieved.

But, sweet Prince, if you wait too long, it may be too late. You may lose her faith and trust in you while you are being so very careful. This whole dynamic makes me so sad. I want them to be partners. Even partners in crime. I want her to be in on and part of his plan. But I understand why she can’t be. It’s heartbreaking and frustrating.

Still. I want him to tell her something. Some secret that will make her feel that they are partners. He doesn’t have to tell her his whole plan, but I wish he would tell her something like, “There’s a reason I can’t tell you everything now. I want to, and I will in time. Please trust me and stand beside me until then.” Something along those lines. Something to reassure her that’s he’s trying to protect her and to have faith.

Say something, dude!

I’m aching for romance!

Pssst....Chae Gyung...it’s me...

Yeok stops by to say goodnight and to offer her one last final, final, final option out of this marriage. Well, not really.

Oh Yeok you scamp. I know what you’re really here for. Chae Gyung is as smitten as any girl could be and immediately gives her answer in the most adorable, childlike way, much like she would have when they were young. She gives him a few fast, innocent pecks on the lips.

She is so amused and happy and in love with him. She’s cuter than cute and bursting with giggles. Ugh, I just adore her here, I can’t stand it. Instead of giggling with her, Yeok gazes back at her like this.

Damn he loves her. He loves her to his core. He loves her so much he can do nothing but take her in for a moment.

And then . . . he pulls her in closer and . . .

*Sigh*  Let’s just stay here like this all day. Let the world disappear.

But when you live in the palace, happiness doesn’t last long.

Morning comes and it’s wedding day! Yay! The King hasn’t slept at all so he ought to be in a very pleasant mood. He starts his day with a little chat with the Queen Dowager.

Uh boy. I used to like the Queen Dowager, but - like a lot of things - I’m not so sure anymore. I’m thinking she shouldn’t have said that. This only confirms to the king that she has indeed been plotting. Will he take her word for it that Yeok truly loves Chae Gyung and this is a marriage of love? Sure. Sure he will.

Yeok is on his way to the wedding with Seo Noh at his side. Taking a moment in his thoughts, guess who he’s thinking about?

See? Just as I thought. He’s keeping secrets for now to protect her. It’s really all he wants to do besides becoming King. But 5 seconds of happiness is all he is allowed.

Oh no . . .

Yeok recognizes what’s going on immediately.

How does he know?

At which point, Seo Noh is all, “What the . . . what??  Something you wanna tell me dude??”

What’s this? Yeok even hides things from Seo Noh? Apparently so. 

There’s no time to even have it out as it seems Yeok feels the need to head to the scene himself and deal with things. He can’t just send a message back that it’s a trap and they should get out of there. Nope. He bolts before entering the gates, leaving Chae Gyung to wait . . . and wait.

Upon arriving at the scene of said trap, who do we see but the King himself. One of his men says that he could just send word. But no, the King wants to be there himself. They draw arrows upon each other, and though they can’t see clearly, they know in their hearts each is aiming at his own brother.

This whole situation actually concerns me for Yeok’s future. Both men can’t seem to trust those under them - they are very ‘hands on.’ In order to be a good leader, you must trust your soldiers and officers to be able to carry things out on their own now and then and take orders. Both brothers seem to have a lot of trouble delegating duties. Such a compulsion can lead to a King’s undoing.

They engage in one of the most heart-stopping bow and arrow battles I’ve seen in a kdrama. Very real feeling. It’s short and everyone lives, the brothers scratching each other up a bit.

Crisis averted, Yeok races back to the wedding. Finally! It’s wedding time. Yay! Chae Gyung enters and after bowing, she sneaks a peek at her beloved. She is so happy and just captivating.

But there’s a problem. Her attention is caught by blood streaming onto Yeok’s hand. And eerily enough, RIGHT to her promise ring! Yeok was grazed by one of the King’s arrows, but of course she doesn’t know that.

Her beautiful smile turns to sadness and tears begin to stream from her eyes. She remembers the words of the King, warning her how she will soon start to doubt Yeok. What should be the happiest moment of her life is full of sadness, worry and suspicion.

You were hoping for a happy wedding? I sure was. But it’s nothing but sad faces. And then it’s over. I was pretty disappointed about that. I was looking forward to the grand ceremony. *sigh*

While Chae is visiting with the Queen Dowager and getting her physical, Yeok passes by.

More secrets. Ok groomie. It’s only your wedding day, but whatever.  Meanwhile, Seo Noh is finally reunited with his Dad. This really makes me cry tears of happiness. These two, sweet, honest fellows, bless them.

Back at the palace, heavy is the head that wears the crown.

She waits patiently for Yeok for the traditional removal of her crown and headdress, but she’s clearly getting fatigued. Nanny steps in awesomely and tells her it’s not a big deal if she takes it off instead of him. Then she adds . . .

Haha!   I freaking LOVE Nanny!  Soon the King shows up to check in. Chae notices the wound on his face.

He reminds her of her agreement to spy for him and sews more seeds of suspicion. He tells her about the curious events at the pawn shop and asks if she wants to know . . .

The day passes and eventually Yeok returns. It’s evening and he’s been much longer than expected. He makes an effort to charm his way in with flowers.

She is not impressed.

She then tells him that the king has dropped by with some healing herbs.

And she asks him . . .

He answers . . .

Yet he’s touching his arm right where he’s wounded. Chae Gyung is clearly very disappointed to hear this. She knows he is injured. She saw the blood. Why is he lying to her?  Again I’m yelling, “TELL HER!!!” She’s confused and hurt. She steps outside, thinks things over, then comes back with the most brilliant way of handling this situation.

Without a word she walks back in, sits down next to him, rolls up his sleeve and starts applying the herbs. She doesn’t say a word.

His guilt bothers him and he makes some feeble attempt at explaining it as a wound from back when they were being pursued.

She’s no dummy. She knows a fresh wound when she sees one. But she says nothing about it and treats him. She explains that she will trust whatever he says. This is not so much in adoration but with a mood of resignation. This is who she is an she can’t change it. It’s like she’s cursed to have to believe him. She tells him that she’d rather he not come home injured.

This touches him deeply.

He gazes at her for a moment then leans in for a kiss.

But they are interrupted by Nanny who has dinner for them. Another sweet moment spoiled!

Outside, Eunuch Song is sneaking around. Nanny gives him the bum’s rush.

Haha!  This woman is GOLD!

Meanwhile, the King’s henchmen have found Seo Noh’s father and the King is in full crazy mode. He tortures this sweet old man with the burning hot iron.

Dad resists but the King continues to freak out. He needs to know why his father left a document that would remove him from the throne. But it feels more like a betrayal. Basically, why didn’t his father love him, is what he wants to know.

Seo Noh’s father finally yields due to the torture and tells him that it was a decision made as a king, not as a father. He also tells him that the Secret Order is tattooed on a woman’s body. The King is satisfied with this and rewards Seo Noh’s father by driving a sword right through his heart. Not only does he have no hesitation about it, he actually enjoys it.

Look at that!  You evil King!  I can’t wait for you to lose your throne! But through his final breaths . . .

Oooo zing!

Poor Seo Noh’s dad. 
He doesn’t deserve this at all.

Back at the palace, Nanny tries to get the juicy details from the wedding night, but all she gets is a big letdown.

So she sets about teaching Chae Gyung how to seduce her man.


Ooo Nanny knows a lot!  I love her. Chae catches on. She asks her for all their best liquor.


LOL!  Nanny you are the best.  But Chae has other ideas.

Get the boys drunk and learn their secrets!  Whee! Party time!  It’s not long before the boys are drunk. She pretends to drink along and pretends to pass out, too. Her play-acting is so good that Yeok thinks she really has passed out and sneaks out of the pawn shop. While he’s gone and the boys are sleeping it off, she pokes around. It’s not long before she stops and realizes what she’s doing and regrets her actions.


She stops immediately and runs to the door to leave. But when she opens it . . .

Yeok is standing there and he heard her. Is he upset? Is he disappointed in her snooping?


Just the opposite. He is touched by her trust and pulls her in for a sweet, loving hug. She breaks into tears and says about the smartest thing that either of them has said up until now.


I’m with you Chae Gyung! Let’s run away with Yeok and leave all this craziness behind. She just wants to love him and make a life with him. Choking back his tears, he whispers his full agreement. 


Oh Yeok, we love you so much. 



He is so touched by her, and in his heart would love to run away with her. But it’s just a dream. He has a duty to his people. But for now, their thoughts drift off to a sweet place where they are free.

That night Chae comes to his room and says she will stay with him no matter what the Queen Dowager says about how they can only be together on certain nights for optimal baby making. She wants to be with her man! Again he is very moved by her. I so love the effect she has on him. Ahh look at them. This is such a lovely moment.


She is so beautiful. But all at once there is a commotion at the door.


*sigh* Her gorgeous face. Why must everyone and everything keep disturbing them? She barely got a chance to hear his heartbeat, if at all. Stupid world. Go away. Someone is calling Yeok. They step outside together.


OMG!  Noooo!  Yeok is shocked and heartbroken, but keeps their conversation a safe distance from Chae.


And then . . .


AGAIN??? He runs off into the night without her. I am yelling at him once again, “TELL HER!!!”  Seo Noh is her friend. She should know about this. This really bothers me that he doesn’t include her this time. I understand his reasons, but geez. Now in order to protect his secrets, she can’t be there for Seo Noh when she would certainly want to be. This is really too much. I’m pretty pissed at him now. And sad. 


During the night the friends bury Seo Noh’s father. Seo Noh is overcome with grief. So am I. This is horrible. And Chae Gyung should be there. She would want to comfort him and support him, and he would want her there, too. This is heartbreaking on so many levels. 


Poor Seo Noh. His father finally comes back after 5 years and he only gets to see him for a few minutes before he’s dead. This is so wrong. I can’t stand it.

It’s morning now and Yeok never came home. Chae Gyung waited up all night for him. Now she is worried and sets out to find him. When she gets to the pawn shop she sees a lot of blood on the stairs.

OMG! What has happened? She is now stricken with worry. Where is he? She breaks off the lock and goes inside. More blood! On the floor and on the door! What else can she think but that he’s been injured? Where is he? Is he alive?? 
 She goes through the door and finds their secret planning room. It’s filled with curiosities, but all she wants is to find her Yeok.


But she finds something else instead.


It’s the entire royal hierarchy! What the heck is going on? Some people, including her father, are noted as important. What is this? He’s planning something, but what? Was the King right? Is he a traitor? She is beyond horrified and can’t even process what she’s looking at . . .


And right here is where they leave us. Exhausted and an emotional mess on the floor. OMG what a cruel cliffhanger! 


What will happen now? Will Yeok come back and find her in there and flip out, thinking that she was poking around and didn’t trust him? Even though she was only motivated by love and wanted to find out what happened to him. Will she no longer trust him and work more diligently for the King as his spy? Can she ever trust him now, knowing he is planning something and didn’t tell her? I’m completely racked with questions, curiosity, disappointments, confusion, heartache and anger. I am left with my original question:

Who can I trust?

I don’t trust Yeok. And I must say, this is a new one. When have you ever had a hero that you can’t trust? I can’t even trust my sweet Chae Gyungie. I definitely don’t trust the King - but then I never did. Can’t trust the Queen Dowager. I’m not sure how I feel about Chae Gyung’s father. When push comes to shove, will he side with the king or his daughter and the Prince?

Nope. Can’t trust any of y’all. 


You know who I trust??

Nanny and Seo Noh! That’s it. They are pure and honest. Their motivations are clear and simple. The rest of you all are tearing my heart into tiny pieces. 


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[Making Film #07]  Kissing Scenes / Seo-No

Woo Jin and Min Young are so adorable together. They make me happy. Look how they are with each other when they are not acting - she touches him when she laughs, he helps her up off the floor. So sweet!!

Seeing behind the scenes with Chansung takes the sting out of his death for me. I was very impressed with his acting skill. I wish they could have waited a couple more episodes to say goodbye to him. I will miss him.

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