He even questions the idea of an execution too, which certainly shocks the King. Of course, he immediately pedals the same idea as before, deciding the Queen should be deposed. With the interrogation about to begin against them, the Chief State Councilor believes this is a great opportunity to remove both the Queen and the Grand Heir. And as a result, Hwa-Ryeong concedes and claims that medicine is what killed the Crown Prince, having successfully deflected her own life but losing the Princess in the process. However, there’s no records of this, so it puts her in a bad position. The Crown Prince points out that she did decoct medicine for chronic itching but is adamant that all herbs were found inside the palace and not from outside. And unfortunately, they also find medicine. Now, this is rather clever given we know the Crown Princess has been involved in a poisoning situation of her own. Everyone is shocked, leading to the King ordering the Princess’s chambers to be searched. It’s a huge shocker and one that feels like an absolute bombshell. She also brings up that the medicine was not hers per-se but actually from the Crown Princess. “However, I do not agree that the medicine caused the Crown Prince to die.” She’s adamant they can prove the medicine wasn’t responsible and foul play is at work. It seems the torture has been too much, and the Queen is too stunned to lie, admitting she gave it to him. In the courtyard, Kwon finally caves and reveals that it was the Queen Hwa-Ryeong who gave him the alternate medicine. The thing is time of the essence, especially with the interrogation continuing and Physician Kwon’s integrity hanging on by a thread. Unfortunately, Master Toji is nowhere to be found, heading to the dispensary Toji used and looking around. Seongnam immediately rides out to find witnesses who can confirm the alternative medicine works. The Dowager is clearly using this as a trump card, determined to keep it close to her chest for a later time. However, it’s Shin who comes away with answers when the Queen Dowager admits she’s not going to bring up the deposed Queen the following day at the interrogation as it would be too risky. She slaps around Court Lady Shin and tries to find answers. The Queen Dowager gets no closer to finding out what Hwa-Ryeong is up to, but that’s not for the want of trying. Unfortunately, Hwa-Ryeong’s investigation doesn’t go much better, finding absolutely no evidence of poison anywhere. The King grants him permission to find witnesses and confirm as much. He decides to come clean, adamant that it’s not the cause of death. Seongnam heads to the King and tells him the Queen had no part in the alternate medicine he’s the one who picked it up from Master Toji. The Princes point out the danger of Taekhyeon, worrying that he and his brothers could be killed if it goes ahead. It’s a really kind gesture, and the chicken dumplings they have for her are a delicious treat. They know she’s had a hard day and remind her she needs to take care of herself. Speaking of the Queen, her doting sons show up to check on her and hand over some food. Standing before him, the Queen Dowager demands he give his consent for the taekhyeon, otherwise she’s going straight for the Queen and will take her down. The Queen Dowager threatens the King, reminding him that she’s the one who put him on the throne, having previously killed off the Crown Prince to let him ascend. Hwa-Ryeong is incredulous, refusing and suggesting she put that same effort into protecting the Grand Heir. The Crown Princess is worried and wants to leave the palace, even threatening to kill herself, claiming she has no reason to live after losing the Crown Prince. “Keep an eye out for the movements of the Queen Dowager,” She warns. Hwa-Ryeong is shocked and immediately tells Court Lady Shin not to let anyone into her quarters without alerting her first. Hwa-Ryeong and the others immediately search for the poison but a small fire springs out at the bedchamber. Not willing to talk, the Nursemaid commits suicide. She refuses to do so, claiming they’re far more formidable than her. Hwa-Ryeong promises to save her family but only if she gives up who gave the order. She shakily retorts that her family had been held hostage. Episode 7 of Under The Queen’s Umbrella starts with Hwa-Ryeong immediately confronting the nursemaid about hurting the little Prince.
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