EPISODE 5
QUEEN KIM MIN SUN'S QUARTER.
Whispers reaches the Queen residence that the King spent the night in Concubine Seo Hwa's chamber.
Queen Kim Min Sun
How could his majesty do this to me? How could he? Not once has he graced my quarter since our marriage.
Queen Kim Min Sun
(she threw and smached the cup on the table in anger)
Queen Kim Min Sun
How could he?
Court Lady Seo
(knelt beside her as she bows)
Court Lady Seo
Your Majesty, please control your anger.
Queen Kim Min Sun
He never once cross the threshold of my chamber. Yet, he rushes to hers as though bewitched?
Queen Kim Min Sun
(coldly)
Summon Concubine Seo Hwa at once.
Court Lady Seo
Yes, Your Majesty.
(she said and left)
Queen Kim Min Sun
(to herself)
I won't forget this. I won't, Your Majesty.
If you think she will remain safe under your shadow, You have mistaken.
Moments later, the court lady came back.
Court Lady Seo
(bows)
Your Majesty, Concubine Park awaits outside.
Queen Kim Min Sun
Let her in
Concubine Park Seo Hwa
(Enters quietly, bowing her head low)
Concubine Park Seo Hwa
Your Majesty... Seo Hwa greets you. (she greeted)
Queen Kim Min Sun
(her gaze lingered on her for a long moment, her eyes cold, her posture regal)
Queen Kim Min Sun
(she did not bid her to sit _ a deliberate humiliation)
Queen Kim Min Sun
(she finally spoke after a while)
Queen Kim Min Sun
What should I do with a little wench like you?
Queen Kim Min Sun
Tell me, How does it feel to hold the king's heart while his Queen remains untouched?
Concubine Park Seo Hwa
Your Majesty, i dare not presume such. His majesty's grace is beyond what i deserve. I remain only a servant to his will and beneath your shadow.
Queen Kim Min Sun
(her lips curved into a thin, bitter smile)
Queen Kim Min Sun
Fine words.
Yet actions speaks louder. The king has never once set his foot in the Queen's chamber, yet he spents his night in yours?
Do you call that the act of a mere servant?
Concubine Park Seo Hwa
(lifted her gaze slightly, her eyes glistening but firm)
Concubine Park Seo Hwa
I can not command his majesty's steps nor his affections. If my presence offends Your Majesty, I beg forgiveness. It was never my intent to shame you.
Queen Kim Min Sun
(offended)
What?... Shame me?..
Queen Kim Min Sun
(calms down)
I can see that you are so good with words.
Queen Kim Min Sun
(stands up to her height)
Queen Kim Min Sun
I am telling you this.. You should know your place.
Concubine Park Seo Hwa
(kept calm)
Queen Kim Min Sun
You can leave.
Concubine Park Seo Hwa
(bows and left)
Queen Kim Min Sun
(angry)
That lowlife wench.
Queen Kim Min Sun
Let's see how long you will be here.
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