1 00:00:00,695 --> 00:00:06,359 ROOKIE HISTORIAN, GOO HAE-RYUNG 2 00:00:10,118 --> 00:00:13,246 EPISODE 5 3 00:00:40,009 --> 00:00:41,052 Excuse me. 4 00:00:41,594 --> 00:00:43,471 Where are you coming from? 5 00:00:44,096 --> 00:00:46,057 -Pardon me? -Your hair. 6 00:00:49,310 --> 00:00:50,353 Thank you. 7 00:01:00,696 --> 00:01:03,324 THE NIGHT BEFORE THE WEDDING 8 00:01:26,097 --> 00:01:27,515 An exam for a female historian? 9 00:01:38,109 --> 00:01:40,111 I came by unannounced, even though I know 10 00:01:41,028 --> 00:01:42,280 how discourteous it is to do so. 11 00:01:44,282 --> 00:01:45,491 I apologize for surprising you. 12 00:01:47,410 --> 00:01:48,452 No, it's okay. 13 00:01:49,704 --> 00:01:51,414 I was worried about your family. 14 00:01:58,713 --> 00:01:59,547 Sir. 15 00:02:00,214 --> 00:02:02,258 Lady Hae-ryung, why... 16 00:02:03,467 --> 00:02:04,302 Please don't... 17 00:02:10,057 --> 00:02:12,101 Why are you being like this? 18 00:02:13,269 --> 00:02:14,478 Please call off the wedding. 19 00:02:15,730 --> 00:02:18,024 I cannot go ahead with this marriage. 20 00:02:20,192 --> 00:02:21,777 I cannot break off the engagement 21 00:02:21,861 --> 00:02:23,612 when you did nothing wrong. 22 00:02:24,196 --> 00:02:27,074 You should be the one to reject me. 23 00:02:27,658 --> 00:02:28,576 Lady Hae-ryung. 24 00:02:29,827 --> 00:02:32,663 Did my family hurt your feelings in any way? 25 00:02:33,539 --> 00:02:36,167 Or is it because I am not good enough for you? 26 00:02:37,626 --> 00:02:39,170 My heart is to blame. 27 00:02:42,340 --> 00:02:44,008 I tried to accept you into my heart. 28 00:02:45,760 --> 00:02:47,845 I tried to think that it was simply my fate, 29 00:02:48,054 --> 00:02:49,055 but... 30 00:02:50,723 --> 00:02:53,142 I cannot control my heart. 31 00:02:55,728 --> 00:02:59,273 I do not think I can spend the rest of my life as a naive noble lady, 32 00:02:59,648 --> 00:03:01,025 nor do I wish to live such a life. 33 00:03:01,150 --> 00:03:02,026 I... 34 00:03:05,112 --> 00:03:05,988 I truly cannot... 35 00:03:06,072 --> 00:03:09,200 Lady Hae-ryung, it's okay. 36 00:03:09,575 --> 00:03:10,701 That is... 37 00:03:12,244 --> 00:03:14,330 That is not your fault. 38 00:03:15,706 --> 00:03:16,540 However, 39 00:03:17,625 --> 00:03:19,543 our marriage was decided by our families. 40 00:03:20,252 --> 00:03:22,380 It is not something we can call off 41 00:03:22,463 --> 00:03:24,632 just because we don't want to do it. Besides... 42 00:03:29,011 --> 00:03:30,054 Lady Hae-ryung. 43 00:03:31,555 --> 00:03:32,556 If... 44 00:03:34,225 --> 00:03:36,185 I reject you, 45 00:03:37,686 --> 00:03:40,523 people will point their finger at you for the rest of your life. 46 00:03:41,816 --> 00:03:43,609 You may not be able to get married. 47 00:03:43,692 --> 00:03:45,152 Would you rather... 48 00:03:47,363 --> 00:03:48,489 go through all that... 49 00:03:50,950 --> 00:03:52,284 than marry me? 50 00:04:16,350 --> 00:04:18,394 I'm sorry. I can't... 51 00:04:19,979 --> 00:04:23,149 I cannot go ahead with this marriage! 52 00:04:41,041 --> 00:04:43,377 Where are you going, all dressed up like that? 53 00:04:44,545 --> 00:04:47,131 I want some fresh air, so I'm heading out for a walk. 54 00:04:47,214 --> 00:04:50,468 Your Highness, do you take me for a fool? 55 00:04:51,093 --> 00:04:54,305 You are going to the examination site to see all the ladies. 56 00:04:54,388 --> 00:04:57,016 It's written all over your face. 57 00:04:57,099 --> 00:04:58,350 I have no interest in... 58 00:05:00,478 --> 00:05:03,063 Fine. I'm on my way to take a look at the exam. 59 00:05:03,522 --> 00:05:06,442 If you think about it, I'm the one who came up with the question. 60 00:05:06,609 --> 00:05:07,735 Don't I deserve to be there? 61 00:05:08,903 --> 00:05:09,737 Hang on. 62 00:05:09,820 --> 00:05:13,782 What happened when you went to check out the book rental store 63 00:05:13,866 --> 00:05:15,117 the other day? 64 00:05:16,202 --> 00:05:17,369 What happened that day again? 65 00:05:20,122 --> 00:05:22,541 I nearly got abducted by some roughnecks. 66 00:05:22,625 --> 00:05:23,918 And... 67 00:05:24,293 --> 00:05:27,463 what happened when you snuck out and went to the book reading event 68 00:05:27,546 --> 00:05:28,380 without telling me? 69 00:05:28,464 --> 00:05:30,466 That was because of that weird woman-- 70 00:05:30,549 --> 00:05:32,635 What happened that day? 71 00:05:35,471 --> 00:05:37,848 I was arrested and detained at the Royal Investigation Bureau. 72 00:05:38,641 --> 00:05:41,936 All right. Then let's do some thinking here. 73 00:05:42,645 --> 00:05:46,065 Should you go out and expose yourself 74 00:05:46,148 --> 00:05:48,984 to all sorts of dangers and the crazy commoners? 75 00:05:49,068 --> 00:05:51,904 Or should you stay at Nokseodang, 76 00:05:51,987 --> 00:05:54,073 where safety and peace are guaranteed? 77 00:05:55,616 --> 00:05:58,827 This time, I'll stay out of trouble and just quietly observe the examination. 78 00:05:59,828 --> 00:06:01,705 Girls, are you there? 79 00:06:05,167 --> 00:06:06,794 We prepared sturdy ropes, sir. 80 00:06:07,086 --> 00:06:08,045 Shall we tie him up now? 81 00:06:17,805 --> 00:06:18,931 Fine, I won't go anywhere! 82 00:06:30,025 --> 00:06:33,862 We will now announce the topic! 83 00:06:55,759 --> 00:06:59,138 Our ancestors believed that solar eclipses are heaven's way of chastising kings 84 00:06:59,221 --> 00:07:01,390 for their shortcomings and wrongdoings. 85 00:07:02,975 --> 00:07:05,686 So they tried to right their wrongs through the solar eclipse ritual, 86 00:07:05,769 --> 00:07:09,148 but heaven's wrath continues to this day. 87 00:07:11,233 --> 00:07:14,194 What must a king do 88 00:07:14,570 --> 00:07:16,030 to prevent solar eclipses? 89 00:07:18,949 --> 00:07:20,159 The topic is wrong. 90 00:07:25,289 --> 00:07:26,790 Goodness, what should we do? 91 00:07:27,207 --> 00:07:29,043 My gosh... 92 00:07:30,336 --> 00:07:31,629 Did you know about this? 93 00:07:32,796 --> 00:07:34,340 I'm asking if you knew! 94 00:07:34,632 --> 00:07:37,885 Well, Lady Hae-ryung practically begged us. 95 00:07:37,968 --> 00:07:40,512 Then you should have come to me. You should have told me! 96 00:07:40,596 --> 00:07:44,725 Please forgive me, my lord. It is all my fault. 97 00:07:45,893 --> 00:07:48,771 I thought it would be the best thing for Lady Hae-ryung. 98 00:07:54,860 --> 00:07:58,530 You have 15 minutes to submit your sigwon! 99 00:07:58,614 --> 00:07:59,782 SIGWON: ANSWER SHEET 100 00:08:49,289 --> 00:08:50,165 Seol-geum. 101 00:08:50,249 --> 00:08:51,458 My lady, is the exam over now? 102 00:08:53,252 --> 00:08:54,586 Is Jae-gyeong very angry? 103 00:08:57,089 --> 00:08:59,633 I told you. How could you abandon your own wedding 104 00:08:59,717 --> 00:09:01,510 for this exam? 105 00:09:01,719 --> 00:09:04,096 -I told you not to leave. -I'm sorry. 106 00:09:09,852 --> 00:09:10,769 Have some. 107 00:09:10,853 --> 00:09:13,981 Lord Goo sent these for you, saying you'll probably be hungry. 108 00:09:16,608 --> 00:09:18,527 Even after what I did today? 109 00:09:22,489 --> 00:09:24,992 -How knowledgeable. -Oh, my. 110 00:09:25,659 --> 00:09:27,536 -Her writing is excellent. -My goodness. 111 00:09:28,912 --> 00:09:30,372 How dare she! 112 00:09:30,831 --> 00:09:31,915 Look, sir. 113 00:09:32,124 --> 00:09:34,835 I've never seen such an arrogant answer before. 114 00:09:34,918 --> 00:09:36,795 Who on earth submitted this? 115 00:09:37,838 --> 00:09:39,506 This brazen wench. 116 00:09:39,590 --> 00:09:42,259 I bet she has read those barbaric books from the West. 117 00:09:42,342 --> 00:09:44,636 The Crown Prince wanted answers about virtuous governance 118 00:09:44,720 --> 00:09:45,763 and the heavenly order. 119 00:09:46,638 --> 00:09:47,931 How dare she try to lecture-- 120 00:09:48,015 --> 00:09:49,641 Who wishes to lecture me? 121 00:09:50,225 --> 00:09:51,852 -Your Royal Highness. -Your Royal Highness. 122 00:09:55,147 --> 00:09:58,066 I am getting restless just sitting around and waiting. 123 00:09:58,150 --> 00:10:01,111 If there are any good answers, may I have a look at them? 124 00:10:01,195 --> 00:10:03,280 We are still evaluating them, Your Royal Highness. 125 00:10:03,572 --> 00:10:06,575 And we have not come across any answers that deserve your attention. 126 00:10:11,121 --> 00:10:12,122 This analogy is wrong. 127 00:10:12,790 --> 00:10:14,833 There was an earthquake after a solar eclipse 128 00:10:14,917 --> 00:10:17,878 at the Weiyang Palace of Han, not the Xianyang Palace of Qin. 129 00:10:20,214 --> 00:10:22,633 And here, the phrase "good governance" would work better 130 00:10:22,716 --> 00:10:24,510 than "A king's good deeds are profound." 131 00:10:35,979 --> 00:10:40,067 And for some of these answers, the handwriting looks identical. 132 00:10:40,984 --> 00:10:43,445 It looks like they hired someone to solve the question for them. 133 00:10:44,321 --> 00:10:46,156 We also thought it was odd. 134 00:10:46,573 --> 00:10:48,909 Hence, we had already excluded them, Your Royal Highness. 135 00:10:49,743 --> 00:10:52,162 Then please look into it and report all the details to me. 136 00:10:52,871 --> 00:10:54,957 I will show everyone that it is a serious offense 137 00:10:55,666 --> 00:10:57,000 to cheat on examinations. 138 00:11:04,842 --> 00:11:08,720 Officer Min, I'd like you to recommend an answer for me to read. 139 00:11:08,804 --> 00:11:11,765 Being a historian, I'm sure you can recognize the kind of talent we need. 140 00:11:12,975 --> 00:11:14,476 Yes, Your Royal Highness. 141 00:11:23,235 --> 00:11:25,612 Officer Min, how could you recommend such a brazen answer? 142 00:11:25,946 --> 00:11:28,323 That answer is extremely insolent, Your Royal Highness. 143 00:11:32,578 --> 00:11:36,623 Eclipses occur when the sun, the moon, and the earth line up perfectly. 144 00:11:37,249 --> 00:11:39,960 A solar eclipse occurs when the moon covers the sun. 145 00:11:40,836 --> 00:11:42,921 A lunar eclipse occurs when the earth covers the moon. 146 00:11:43,005 --> 00:11:44,339 ASTRONOMICAL CHART 147 00:11:45,632 --> 00:11:47,217 It is not heaven's way of chastising us. 148 00:11:50,095 --> 00:11:53,223 It is simply a phenomenon caused by the movements of heavenly bodies. 149 00:11:54,850 --> 00:11:57,769 Nothing, not even Zhuge Liang's resurrection, can prevent its occurrence. 150 00:12:05,861 --> 00:12:08,655 However, what we make of these occurrences 151 00:12:08,739 --> 00:12:10,240 is completely up to us. 152 00:12:15,037 --> 00:12:17,331 We fear it for we do not know why it happens. 153 00:12:31,887 --> 00:12:34,723 And because we fear it, we think that it is an ominous sign. 154 00:12:43,148 --> 00:12:45,442 Once you learn how the celestial bodies move, 155 00:12:46,735 --> 00:12:50,030 you will realize that eclipses are merely fun spectacles, not calamitous signs. 156 00:12:51,239 --> 00:12:53,533 "Jiyusuya Bulryujeukbu." 157 00:12:53,992 --> 00:12:57,329 Knowledge is like water. If it doesn't flow, it becomes stale. 158 00:12:58,997 --> 00:13:01,833 History books that are written in Chinese are too difficult to understand. 159 00:13:01,917 --> 00:13:05,253 One reader-friendly history book written in Korean will open the floodgates 160 00:13:07,422 --> 00:13:09,758 for the knowledge to reach all the people in this country. 161 00:13:10,884 --> 00:13:12,886 "Knowing and seeing correctly 162 00:13:13,553 --> 00:13:17,099 is the only way we can prevent the damage 163 00:13:17,182 --> 00:13:18,392 caused by eclipses." 164 00:13:28,276 --> 00:13:31,196 What a brazen answer. 165 00:13:33,573 --> 00:13:35,617 My lady! 166 00:13:36,493 --> 00:13:37,369 My lady. 167 00:13:46,712 --> 00:13:47,713 -The results? -The results? 168 00:13:50,007 --> 00:13:51,091 Let's go. 169 00:13:52,843 --> 00:13:53,885 Please be careful. 170 00:14:05,105 --> 00:14:06,231 Over there. 171 00:14:06,940 --> 00:14:08,525 "Hae-ryung". 172 00:14:08,608 --> 00:14:11,528 That's you, right? It means you passed the exam! 173 00:14:12,237 --> 00:14:15,032 No, this isn't the list of candidates who passed. 174 00:14:15,115 --> 00:14:18,618 COME TO DONGUNGJEON BY 3 P.M. TODAY 175 00:14:22,330 --> 00:14:24,207 -Dongungjeon? -Yes! 176 00:14:24,750 --> 00:14:26,293 The Dongungjeon that we know? 177 00:14:26,752 --> 00:14:28,295 Where the Crown Prince lives? 178 00:14:28,754 --> 00:14:29,713 Yes. 179 00:14:29,796 --> 00:14:33,341 I clearly read, "Come to Dongungjeon by 3 p.m. today." 180 00:14:33,425 --> 00:14:35,802 Why is he summoning the examinees to his residence? 181 00:14:36,094 --> 00:14:37,971 What is the Crown Prince thinking? 182 00:14:38,055 --> 00:14:39,639 Isn't it obvious? 183 00:14:39,723 --> 00:14:41,349 "Choose the person who looks better." 184 00:14:42,100 --> 00:14:43,560 He wants to see who's better-looking. 185 00:14:46,521 --> 00:14:48,982 Is he choosing his concubine or what? 186 00:14:49,733 --> 00:14:53,653 My deep insight is telling me 187 00:14:53,737 --> 00:14:58,658 that this is a highly strategic and diplomatic way of saying, "Screw you." 188 00:14:58,742 --> 00:15:00,035 "A strategic and diplomatic way"? 189 00:15:00,118 --> 00:15:01,578 I mean, think about it. 190 00:15:01,661 --> 00:15:03,747 It's not like he wanted to create this position. 191 00:15:03,830 --> 00:15:05,749 He agreed because he was threatened by... 192 00:15:09,127 --> 00:15:13,006 Anyway, he held the examination and acted like he was hiring for the role, 193 00:15:13,090 --> 00:15:15,634 but he actually doesn't want to... 194 00:15:15,717 --> 00:15:18,762 He doesn't want to hire anyone. Not even one bit. 195 00:15:18,845 --> 00:15:21,681 So instead of announcing the passing candidates, 196 00:15:21,765 --> 00:15:23,266 he's summoning them to Dongungjeon-- 197 00:15:23,350 --> 00:15:25,102 If he scolds them harshly one-on-one-- 198 00:15:25,185 --> 00:15:26,895 Then no one would want the position. 199 00:15:27,896 --> 00:15:28,730 Bingo! 200 00:15:30,690 --> 00:15:33,360 And thanks to him, we have nothing to worry about now. 201 00:15:33,443 --> 00:15:36,404 How nice is this? 202 00:15:40,534 --> 00:15:41,868 Officer Jeong. 203 00:15:42,994 --> 00:15:43,829 Yes, sir. 204 00:16:18,780 --> 00:16:21,783 Even the King can't always make the right decisions. 205 00:16:27,581 --> 00:16:30,333 I am Goo Hae-ryung, the sister 206 00:16:30,417 --> 00:16:33,837 -of Fifth Counselor Goo Jae-gyeong-- -Did you think I wouldn't know your name? 207 00:16:38,508 --> 00:16:39,843 Tell me about Guan Longfeng. 208 00:16:46,308 --> 00:16:47,893 Guan Longfeng was executed 209 00:16:47,976 --> 00:16:49,811 because of his frank advice to King Jie-- 210 00:16:49,895 --> 00:16:51,271 Then what about Wang Zhang? 211 00:16:55,400 --> 00:16:58,278 Wang Zhang was one of the key officials in the Later Han. 212 00:16:58,361 --> 00:17:00,655 -Emperor Cheng killed him because-- -What about Bi Gan? 213 00:17:06,912 --> 00:17:08,997 Bi Gan... 214 00:17:10,540 --> 00:17:13,543 was a minister of the Shang Dynasty who was killed because of his frank advice 215 00:17:14,920 --> 00:17:16,046 to King Zhou. 216 00:17:16,129 --> 00:17:17,380 Correct. 217 00:17:18,757 --> 00:17:22,469 All of them paid for their words with their lives. 218 00:17:23,511 --> 00:17:24,763 You know what this can cost you, 219 00:17:29,893 --> 00:17:32,145 and yet you have the audacity to write something like this. 220 00:17:33,647 --> 00:17:35,857 Do you think I'm wrong? 221 00:17:38,818 --> 00:17:41,404 I asked you if you think I'm wrong. 222 00:17:43,323 --> 00:17:45,659 You are being impertinent. Answer at once. 223 00:17:49,829 --> 00:17:50,956 Your Royal Highness, 224 00:17:52,165 --> 00:17:55,001 if you think there is a way to prevent solar eclipses... 225 00:17:58,338 --> 00:17:59,339 Yes, you're wrong. 226 00:18:03,176 --> 00:18:06,888 It is not my personal opinion. I am simply stating the facts. 227 00:18:08,265 --> 00:18:09,349 We, humans, cannot 228 00:18:10,475 --> 00:18:11,935 control the will of the heavens. 229 00:18:14,104 --> 00:18:16,606 The solar eclipse rituals seem effective 230 00:18:17,190 --> 00:18:19,901 because they are held until the solar eclipse ends. 231 00:18:21,444 --> 00:18:22,862 The ritual has no real effect. 232 00:18:36,459 --> 00:18:40,672 How many people in Joseon do you think can eat 233 00:18:41,256 --> 00:18:42,924 at least one satisfying meal a day? 234 00:18:43,591 --> 00:18:47,762 And how many people in Joseon do you think can visit a physician 235 00:18:48,638 --> 00:18:50,432 when they are ill? 236 00:18:54,102 --> 00:18:55,603 -I-- -I bet you have no idea. 237 00:18:56,604 --> 00:18:58,565 You were born into a noble family, 238 00:18:58,648 --> 00:19:01,401 and you've never had to struggle in your entire life. 239 00:19:03,778 --> 00:19:06,906 Did you say one book will be able to teach all the people of this country? 240 00:19:08,199 --> 00:19:10,368 Joseon is a poor country. 241 00:19:11,494 --> 00:19:13,955 Five out of ten fall asleep worrying about the next day's meals. 242 00:19:14,039 --> 00:19:17,042 Six out of ten can't afford to get treated even when they're ill. 243 00:19:18,376 --> 00:19:21,004 Commoners cannot even give their children proper burials if they die. 244 00:19:21,087 --> 00:19:23,506 They cannot afford to be sad as they must find food to survive. 245 00:19:23,923 --> 00:19:26,301 Thinking about things like books and celestial bodies 246 00:19:27,218 --> 00:19:30,263 is a luxury to them. Do you realize that? 247 00:19:32,349 --> 00:19:34,726 Even learning and realizing things 248 00:19:35,894 --> 00:19:38,521 is a privilege, which only people like us can enjoy. 249 00:19:40,148 --> 00:19:41,399 Are you aware of that? 250 00:19:48,823 --> 00:19:50,784 The royal court holds the solar eclipse ritual 251 00:19:50,867 --> 00:19:53,411 to give the people peace of mind. There is no other reason. 252 00:19:54,329 --> 00:19:56,164 "Nothing bad will happen. Do not be afraid." 253 00:19:56,247 --> 00:19:57,874 The ritual is held to impart this message. 254 00:19:58,375 --> 00:20:00,293 Because that is the only thing we can do. 255 00:20:01,753 --> 00:20:04,339 That is why we bow to the sky and play our musical instruments. 256 00:20:04,964 --> 00:20:07,175 Therefore, the topic of the exam, 257 00:20:07,675 --> 00:20:11,304 and your answer were both wrong. Do you have any objections? 258 00:20:39,082 --> 00:20:41,918 All bow to His Royal Highness. 259 00:20:52,095 --> 00:20:53,346 Raise your heads. 260 00:20:55,557 --> 00:20:56,724 We will announce the results. 261 00:20:58,309 --> 00:21:00,437 Oh Eun-im, the third daughter of Oh Bok-seon 262 00:21:00,520 --> 00:21:01,813 from the Royal Cuisine Office. 263 00:21:02,397 --> 00:21:05,150 Heo A-ran, the eldest daughter of Heo Man-gyun 264 00:21:05,233 --> 00:21:06,776 from the Office of Interpreters. 265 00:21:09,863 --> 00:21:11,948 Goo Hae-ryung, the sister of Goo Jae-gyeong 266 00:21:12,532 --> 00:21:14,242 from the Office of Diplomatic Correspondence. 267 00:21:18,079 --> 00:21:19,080 The highest score went to 268 00:21:20,915 --> 00:21:23,334 Song Sa-hui, the eldest daughter of Song Jae-cheon, 269 00:21:23,501 --> 00:21:24,752 the Section Chief of Personnel. 270 00:21:27,422 --> 00:21:29,424 All those who have passed, come forward 271 00:21:29,507 --> 00:21:31,342 and show your respect to His Royal Highness. 272 00:22:31,569 --> 00:22:32,695 Second State Councilor. 273 00:22:39,077 --> 00:22:40,703 SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES 274 00:22:42,247 --> 00:22:44,332 GOO HAE-RYUNG 275 00:23:00,098 --> 00:23:01,224 Lady Hae-ryung. 276 00:23:03,601 --> 00:23:04,727 Where is Jae-gyeong? 277 00:23:55,486 --> 00:23:56,613 Who's there? 278 00:24:04,370 --> 00:24:08,791 False wages, embezzlement, and excuses. 279 00:24:10,376 --> 00:24:12,879 Did that man, Sim Hak-bong, truly do all these things? 280 00:24:12,962 --> 00:24:15,340 We are interrogating those who are connected with this, 281 00:24:15,715 --> 00:24:18,009 but we have yet to obtain concrete proof, Your Majesty. 282 00:24:18,092 --> 00:24:21,429 The Third Inspector of the Inspector General Office is a crucial role. 283 00:24:21,512 --> 00:24:22,972 His job is to inspect the officials. 284 00:24:23,056 --> 00:24:25,058 This rumor is enough for him to be rebuked. 285 00:24:25,600 --> 00:24:27,518 Banish him from the capital immediately 286 00:24:27,977 --> 00:24:29,479 and find his replacement. 287 00:24:30,104 --> 00:24:33,983 I will no longer tolerate my royal advisors' arrogance. 288 00:24:39,364 --> 00:24:43,660 Sir, didn't you hire Third Inspector Sim yourself? 289 00:24:44,077 --> 00:24:46,746 Who'd dare to sabotage one of your men, sir? 290 00:24:46,871 --> 00:24:49,332 It's a scheme against the Office of the Inspector-General. 291 00:24:49,540 --> 00:24:50,833 I will look into it, sir. 292 00:24:52,752 --> 00:24:54,337 He has already been dismissed. 293 00:24:54,754 --> 00:24:55,922 Don't waste your energy. 294 00:24:57,131 --> 00:24:58,508 Find his replacement quickly. 295 00:24:58,800 --> 00:24:59,634 Yes, sir. 296 00:25:08,434 --> 00:25:10,520 The examination went well, thanks to you. 297 00:25:13,731 --> 00:25:14,732 Open it. 298 00:25:21,406 --> 00:25:24,450 "Officer of the Junior First Rank, Jahagun Yi Seung-hwi." 299 00:25:25,159 --> 00:25:26,452 Jin, Uncle-- 300 00:25:26,536 --> 00:25:28,287 I wanted to thank you for your help. 301 00:25:28,871 --> 00:25:30,373 He is a member of the royal family, 302 00:25:30,707 --> 00:25:33,084 so that will give you a free pass no matter where you go. 303 00:25:35,670 --> 00:25:38,798 I can't even step out of Nokseodang freely. 304 00:25:39,507 --> 00:25:41,551 When will I get a chance to use this? 305 00:25:44,220 --> 00:25:46,431 Father is at the yigung right now. 306 00:25:46,514 --> 00:25:48,141 YIGUNG: THE ROYAL VILLA 307 00:25:48,224 --> 00:25:49,600 And I hear that Jahagun 308 00:25:49,892 --> 00:25:52,103 is suffering from a bad skin disease at the moment. 309 00:25:54,355 --> 00:25:57,108 His physician said he should go bathe in the hot springs. 310 00:25:58,317 --> 00:26:00,737 Do you mean to say... Onyang... 311 00:26:01,779 --> 00:26:02,905 Onyang? 312 00:26:04,449 --> 00:26:05,324 Sam-bo! 313 00:26:12,290 --> 00:26:13,207 When can I leave? 314 00:26:17,670 --> 00:26:20,256 I haven't been to the royal villa in years. 315 00:26:21,174 --> 00:26:22,467 Wait, if we're going to Onyang... 316 00:26:22,884 --> 00:26:25,595 We should stop by Suwon for some ribs 317 00:26:25,720 --> 00:26:26,929 and by Yongin for some sundae-- 318 00:26:27,013 --> 00:26:29,724 There is something we have to do before that. 319 00:26:44,322 --> 00:26:45,448 Oh, boy. 320 00:26:51,329 --> 00:26:52,955 What brings you here? 321 00:26:53,539 --> 00:26:57,001 "What"? You ungrateful prick. 322 00:26:57,752 --> 00:27:00,379 We did business together for years. 323 00:27:00,463 --> 00:27:02,256 How dare you sell Maehwa out? 324 00:27:02,340 --> 00:27:05,468 What are you talking about? I never sold him out. 325 00:27:05,551 --> 00:27:10,264 -I just introduced him to-- -You're still such a blabbermouth! 326 00:27:10,681 --> 00:27:13,559 You're dead meat! 327 00:27:34,872 --> 00:27:37,583 My tooth! How dare you! 328 00:27:39,961 --> 00:27:42,255 What will you do about my face now? My handsome face! 329 00:27:45,424 --> 00:27:47,510 Do you even know who you're dealing with here? 330 00:27:49,136 --> 00:27:50,304 Let go. Get off me. 331 00:27:50,388 --> 00:27:51,931 -That's enough. -Back in my prime, 332 00:27:52,014 --> 00:27:53,891 people used to call me Stone Ax. 333 00:27:53,975 --> 00:27:56,185 -Break it up. -Let go. I said, let go. 334 00:27:56,269 --> 00:27:57,311 I said, break it up. 335 00:28:01,983 --> 00:28:03,025 Your High... 336 00:28:06,904 --> 00:28:08,906 My lord! 337 00:28:08,990 --> 00:28:12,034 Oh, dear. Let me see. 338 00:28:12,785 --> 00:28:15,204 My gosh, I can't believe he did this to your handsome face. 339 00:28:16,247 --> 00:28:17,415 Such insolence! 340 00:28:17,498 --> 00:28:20,751 You shall be punished according to the law... 341 00:28:22,128 --> 00:28:23,170 All right. 342 00:28:24,630 --> 00:28:26,340 As for this, I'll pretend I tripped and fell. 343 00:28:26,799 --> 00:28:28,509 I have a question for you though. 344 00:28:28,593 --> 00:28:29,886 That lady... 345 00:28:30,636 --> 00:28:31,929 Where can I find her? 346 00:28:32,555 --> 00:28:34,390 "That lady"? Who? 347 00:28:34,473 --> 00:28:36,058 The fake Maehwa. 348 00:28:36,976 --> 00:28:38,227 From the book reading event. 349 00:28:38,686 --> 00:28:39,896 You mean, Lady Hae-ryung? 350 00:28:42,607 --> 00:28:43,816 Her name 351 00:28:45,443 --> 00:28:46,777 is Hae-ryung? 352 00:28:50,744 --> 00:28:52,956 EPISODE 6 WILL AIR SHORTLY 353 00:28:54,228 --> 00:28:57,231 ROYAL VILLA IN ONYANG 354 00:29:02,950 --> 00:29:05,282 EPISODE 6 355 00:29:33,968 --> 00:29:35,136 How did you get in here? 356 00:29:37,055 --> 00:29:38,306 I guess you're hungry. 357 00:29:39,057 --> 00:29:41,267 There's probably some food in the kitchen over there. 358 00:29:43,812 --> 00:29:45,563 Don't be so friendly. 359 00:29:46,356 --> 00:29:47,357 I'll get attached to you. 360 00:30:19,973 --> 00:30:21,182 "Ho Dam and Yeongan. 361 00:30:21,975 --> 00:30:24,435 This is where the path was made?" 362 00:31:23,119 --> 00:31:25,955 Ho Dam! 363 00:31:39,677 --> 00:31:41,304 Your Highness, why did you already... 364 00:31:42,931 --> 00:31:43,932 Your Highness! 365 00:32:03,701 --> 00:32:06,412 Your Highness, what is the matter? 366 00:32:06,955 --> 00:32:08,498 Please tell me what's going on. 367 00:32:09,082 --> 00:32:10,458 -Why... -Your Highness. 368 00:32:11,668 --> 00:32:13,836 I clearly saw the tombstone right here. 369 00:32:14,337 --> 00:32:16,881 "Ho Dam and Yeongan. This is where the path was made." 370 00:32:16,965 --> 00:32:18,383 It was written on the tombstone. 371 00:32:19,217 --> 00:32:20,802 Did anyone come here? 372 00:32:20,885 --> 00:32:23,054 Or was there anyone other than us? 373 00:32:23,429 --> 00:32:25,473 What do you mean? 374 00:32:26,140 --> 00:32:27,934 Even the servants left long ago 375 00:32:28,142 --> 00:32:30,061 upon the order of His Royal Highness. 376 00:32:30,144 --> 00:32:32,855 Then where on earth is the tombstone that I saw? 377 00:32:33,439 --> 00:32:35,024 Your Highness. By any chance, 378 00:32:36,734 --> 00:32:38,528 have you been hearing things? 379 00:32:39,237 --> 00:32:42,532 Do you suddenly get angry or see something odd-- 380 00:32:42,615 --> 00:32:44,117 -It's not like that. -Ho Dam. 381 00:32:56,754 --> 00:32:59,882 Your Highness. I am sure you're still tired from traveling. 382 00:32:59,966 --> 00:33:03,386 You should get some sleep now. 383 00:33:13,646 --> 00:33:14,731 Your Highness. 384 00:33:15,565 --> 00:33:16,566 Come. 385 00:34:30,181 --> 00:34:32,308 DAERUCHEONG 386 00:34:45,947 --> 00:34:46,823 Hello. 387 00:34:50,535 --> 00:34:51,577 You're here early. 388 00:34:52,036 --> 00:34:54,664 We're all in the same office as apprentices. 389 00:34:54,747 --> 00:34:55,998 Let us be good friends. 390 00:34:56,082 --> 00:34:57,625 My name is Heo A-ran. 391 00:34:58,167 --> 00:34:59,961 And this lady right here is... 392 00:35:00,211 --> 00:35:01,212 I am Oh Eun-im. 393 00:35:02,380 --> 00:35:04,090 -I am-- -How dare you sit down 394 00:35:04,173 --> 00:35:05,383 when you're still on probation? 395 00:35:06,509 --> 00:35:08,219 Where are your respect and discipline? 396 00:35:12,765 --> 00:35:15,268 I apologize, my lord. Please take a seat. 397 00:35:16,936 --> 00:35:18,437 What will happen to this country? 398 00:35:23,442 --> 00:35:24,735 They took the civil service exam. 399 00:35:25,319 --> 00:35:27,738 With no sense of shame, they won't have any manners either. 400 00:35:42,170 --> 00:35:43,171 It's because of my father. 401 00:35:44,714 --> 00:35:47,300 From now on, come to Daerucheong an hour later. 402 00:35:47,967 --> 00:35:50,511 Things like this won't happen if I'm around. 403 00:35:52,680 --> 00:35:54,473 Are you Apprentice Song? 404 00:35:55,558 --> 00:35:56,392 I am Sa-hui. 405 00:35:58,352 --> 00:35:59,979 I am Hae-ryung. Goo Hae-ryung. 406 00:36:10,114 --> 00:36:11,782 Isn't this so exciting? 407 00:36:12,033 --> 00:36:13,951 Now that we are in the palace in our uniform, 408 00:36:14,035 --> 00:36:17,371 it finally feels like we have become true female historians. 409 00:36:17,788 --> 00:36:19,707 I couldn't sleep all night. 410 00:36:19,999 --> 00:36:23,794 I still can't tell if this is a dream or a reality. 411 00:36:25,630 --> 00:36:29,133 Right, I heard there are handsome historians at the Office of Royal Decrees. 412 00:36:29,217 --> 00:36:31,510 The smartest of the smartest, the scholars of all scholars. 413 00:36:31,886 --> 00:36:33,846 When they walk around the palace in a line 414 00:36:33,930 --> 00:36:36,098 with a brush and a history book by their side, 415 00:36:36,515 --> 00:36:37,642 I've heard they look amazing. 416 00:36:43,272 --> 00:36:44,982 Are you going to the Office of Royal Decrees? 417 00:36:46,776 --> 00:36:49,153 You're going in the wrong direction. 418 00:36:49,654 --> 00:36:51,906 Do you see Jinseonmun right here? 419 00:36:51,989 --> 00:36:54,367 If you pass through there, you'll see Sukjeongmun. 420 00:36:54,450 --> 00:36:56,535 Past that, you'll see the high officials' meeting room. 421 00:36:56,619 --> 00:36:59,747 And you take a left, a left, 422 00:36:59,830 --> 00:37:02,458 and a right, a total of three times. 423 00:37:02,541 --> 00:37:05,419 And there you'll find the Office of Royal Decrees. 424 00:37:06,545 --> 00:37:07,755 -Thank you. -Thank you. 425 00:37:12,760 --> 00:37:14,845 Yes, hurry along. 426 00:37:14,929 --> 00:37:16,889 -Goodbye. -And get out of the palace. 427 00:37:25,606 --> 00:37:27,566 THE OFFICE OF ROYAL DECREES 428 00:37:28,651 --> 00:37:30,736 -You're still here? -Hello. 429 00:37:30,820 --> 00:37:33,072 Weren't you on night duty? Why are you still here? 430 00:37:33,155 --> 00:37:35,741 We hung around to meet the female historians. 431 00:37:35,825 --> 00:37:37,493 -I guess they're running late. -What? 432 00:37:38,703 --> 00:37:39,620 "Late"? 433 00:37:39,704 --> 00:37:42,206 Isn't it a given that they come early on their first day 434 00:37:42,290 --> 00:37:43,874 to greet their seniors? 435 00:37:43,958 --> 00:37:46,002 They never learned to fear their seniors 436 00:37:46,085 --> 00:37:47,670 because they didn't attend Sungkyunkwan. 437 00:37:47,753 --> 00:37:49,714 Girls who spent their entire life 438 00:37:49,797 --> 00:37:51,841 doing embroidery won't know a thing. 439 00:38:32,631 --> 00:38:34,508 I'm sorry. 440 00:38:34,800 --> 00:38:36,594 Goodness, I'm sorry. 441 00:38:36,677 --> 00:38:38,429 You see, this crazy idiot... 442 00:38:42,308 --> 00:38:43,642 is here. 443 00:38:43,768 --> 00:38:46,062 Why? What about the crazy idiot? 444 00:38:50,066 --> 00:38:52,985 Hello, I am Oh Eun-im, a female historian. 445 00:38:53,652 --> 00:38:55,029 I am Heo A-ran, a female historian. 446 00:38:56,155 --> 00:38:57,615 I am Song Sa-hui, a female historian. 447 00:38:58,074 --> 00:38:59,575 I am Goo Hae-ryung, a female historian. 448 00:39:08,376 --> 00:39:10,252 I am Seong Seo-gwon, a senior ninth-rank officer. 449 00:39:10,336 --> 00:39:12,171 Goodness, there's no need to introduce yourself 450 00:39:12,254 --> 00:39:13,923 to those that came late on the first day 451 00:39:14,006 --> 00:39:16,050 and got the job without even taking the official exam. 452 00:39:17,593 --> 00:39:18,928 We will do our best. 453 00:39:19,011 --> 00:39:21,263 Please teach us well. 454 00:39:27,436 --> 00:39:29,105 -Officer Yang! -Yes? 455 00:39:29,188 --> 00:39:30,523 She wants to be a good historian. 456 00:39:30,606 --> 00:39:32,858 Really? Tell her to go ahead and do that. 457 00:39:47,832 --> 00:39:50,709 You are not a historian. 458 00:40:05,015 --> 00:40:06,684 That was unlike you. 459 00:40:07,309 --> 00:40:10,729 They took an irregular examination, but they are still probationary officers. 460 00:40:11,021 --> 00:40:12,940 If you're trying to make them quit... 461 00:40:15,401 --> 00:40:16,277 She won't quit. 462 00:40:17,027 --> 00:40:17,862 Pardon? 463 00:40:19,780 --> 00:40:21,031 I know her. 464 00:40:31,959 --> 00:40:33,335 Did you hear what Officer Min said? 465 00:40:33,919 --> 00:40:35,045 Female historian, my foot. 466 00:40:35,129 --> 00:40:38,340 You're just a group of low-level clerks. 467 00:40:39,425 --> 00:40:41,218 -Officer. -"Officer"? 468 00:40:43,971 --> 00:40:46,765 You mean, "My lord." 469 00:40:51,061 --> 00:40:52,271 I'm suddenly really thirsty. 470 00:40:53,147 --> 00:40:55,608 Whom should I send? Clerk Goo. 471 00:40:56,859 --> 00:40:58,694 Bring me some water. 472 00:40:59,904 --> 00:41:01,447 -Pardon? -Didn't you hear him? 473 00:41:02,198 --> 00:41:04,283 He said he wants to drink some water. 474 00:41:04,909 --> 00:41:05,951 Clerk Goo. 475 00:41:13,209 --> 00:41:14,251 Then... 476 00:41:18,923 --> 00:41:20,174 Should I bring cold water? 477 00:41:21,884 --> 00:41:23,177 Sure. 478 00:41:29,642 --> 00:41:31,310 Walk quietly. 479 00:41:35,564 --> 00:41:36,899 -Clerk Goo. -Yes? 480 00:41:39,693 --> 00:41:40,903 Take this. 481 00:41:40,986 --> 00:41:41,987 -Clerk Heo. -Yes? 482 00:41:44,031 --> 00:41:44,990 -Clerk Oh. -Yes? 483 00:41:49,078 --> 00:41:51,914 What are you doing? Can't you see how dirty this area is? 484 00:41:51,997 --> 00:41:54,375 You should be cleaning the dirty area, not the clean area. 485 00:41:55,584 --> 00:41:57,127 My lord, I brought everything. 486 00:41:57,753 --> 00:41:58,754 Pardon? 487 00:42:02,299 --> 00:42:03,342 Here you go. 488 00:42:03,551 --> 00:42:05,636 No, take them to Chi-guk. 489 00:42:06,053 --> 00:42:07,555 Go on. Give them to Chi-guk. 490 00:42:12,643 --> 00:42:15,187 My lord, these are for you, right? 491 00:42:15,312 --> 00:42:16,564 No? 492 00:42:25,364 --> 00:42:26,407 It's delicious. 493 00:42:36,584 --> 00:42:37,543 What's this? 494 00:42:37,626 --> 00:42:38,919 -Clerk Goo. -Yes? 495 00:42:39,712 --> 00:42:41,130 The tofu just fell. 496 00:42:43,257 --> 00:42:44,758 The tofu just fell. 497 00:42:47,052 --> 00:42:48,429 Yes, I can see that. 498 00:42:48,929 --> 00:42:50,264 The tofu fell on the floor. 499 00:42:52,182 --> 00:42:54,143 -Why? Are you tired? -No. 500 00:42:54,226 --> 00:42:55,394 If you're tired, go home. 501 00:43:18,500 --> 00:43:19,918 If you're so sleepy, 502 00:43:20,002 --> 00:43:21,420 run 20 laps around the building. 503 00:43:25,507 --> 00:43:26,717 Do you want to run 50 laps? 504 00:43:27,343 --> 00:43:28,385 No, my lord. 505 00:43:32,931 --> 00:43:34,016 My gosh. 506 00:44:15,057 --> 00:44:18,644 Move your leg so I can put the table down. 507 00:44:22,439 --> 00:44:23,440 Seol-geum. 508 00:44:24,817 --> 00:44:28,487 I've come to respect you so much after what I've been through today. 509 00:44:29,238 --> 00:44:31,407 Stop talking nonsense and eat. 510 00:44:32,574 --> 00:44:34,785 I heard you even skipped lunch. 511 00:44:35,244 --> 00:44:36,328 I really mean it. 512 00:44:36,412 --> 00:44:39,957 After working really hard today, 513 00:44:40,040 --> 00:44:42,042 I realized that this job isn't for everyone. 514 00:44:42,459 --> 00:44:44,211 You cook and clean every single day. 515 00:44:44,294 --> 00:44:46,088 I couldn't stop thinking about you. 516 00:44:49,675 --> 00:44:52,302 Then you should get back to your senses 517 00:44:52,386 --> 00:44:53,804 and look for a nice man to marry. 518 00:44:53,887 --> 00:44:55,973 You can take me with you as your servant 519 00:44:56,223 --> 00:44:57,933 and help me live a comfortable life. 520 00:44:58,016 --> 00:44:59,685 What are you talking about? 521 00:44:59,768 --> 00:45:02,187 I worked so hard to get this job. I'm not going to quit. 522 00:45:02,771 --> 00:45:05,107 Are you saying you're going to continue slaving away 523 00:45:05,482 --> 00:45:06,525 for those historians? 524 00:45:07,317 --> 00:45:09,778 I may be nothing but a clerk for now, 525 00:45:09,903 --> 00:45:11,613 but I'm sure they'll let me write something 526 00:45:12,364 --> 00:45:13,449 after a couple of years. 527 00:45:15,409 --> 00:45:18,996 Wouldn't it be a waste not to make use of a smart woman like me? 528 00:45:20,873 --> 00:45:22,124 -Lady Hae-ryung. -Yes? 529 00:45:22,499 --> 00:45:25,043 You know you make it really hard for people to like you, don't you? 530 00:45:26,712 --> 00:45:27,713 Yes, I know. 531 00:45:28,464 --> 00:45:29,548 I'm glad you do. 532 00:45:31,925 --> 00:45:33,302 This is delicious. 533 00:45:33,886 --> 00:45:36,138 They say that greed knows no bounds. 534 00:45:36,597 --> 00:45:37,973 After a few days of good rest, 535 00:45:38,348 --> 00:45:40,225 I really don't want to go back to Hanyang. 536 00:45:40,601 --> 00:45:42,186 Why don't you talk to His Royal Highness 537 00:45:42,269 --> 00:45:44,730 and ask if we could live here instead? 538 00:45:44,980 --> 00:45:48,150 We will be able to live a very fun life here. 539 00:45:48,400 --> 00:45:49,693 Then what about your wife? 540 00:45:53,238 --> 00:45:55,574 Let's go. We need to be there before 7 p.m. 541 00:45:56,200 --> 00:45:57,576 My goodness. 542 00:45:59,244 --> 00:46:00,871 -By the way, Sam-bo. -Yes? 543 00:46:01,455 --> 00:46:03,791 -About that tombstone-- -That again? 544 00:46:03,874 --> 00:46:06,293 We've already discussed this. 545 00:46:06,460 --> 00:46:09,171 You were extremely tired, 546 00:46:09,254 --> 00:46:11,799 and you dozed off because of the warm water. 547 00:46:11,882 --> 00:46:13,091 But the more I think about-- 548 00:46:13,175 --> 00:46:15,302 You told me you saw a dog. 549 00:46:15,385 --> 00:46:16,845 And inside the palace at that. 550 00:46:16,929 --> 00:46:18,555 That proves that it was just a silly dream. 551 00:46:21,809 --> 00:46:24,144 Do you really think it was a dream? 552 00:46:24,228 --> 00:46:26,897 I told you that it was a silly dream 553 00:46:26,980 --> 00:46:28,899 because there was nothing logical about it. 554 00:46:29,358 --> 00:46:32,402 But you're driving me mad 555 00:46:33,153 --> 00:46:36,698 by asking me why I think it was a silly dream. 556 00:46:41,245 --> 00:46:43,705 Your Highness, how about if we just forget about that 557 00:46:44,122 --> 00:46:44,957 and drop by Suwon 558 00:46:45,040 --> 00:46:47,960 to have some ribs before we go back? 559 00:46:50,003 --> 00:46:51,547 He's sullen again. 560 00:46:52,673 --> 00:46:55,717 If you don't want ribs how about some rib stew? 561 00:47:04,393 --> 00:47:07,729 My gosh, we're working like slaves here. 562 00:47:09,022 --> 00:47:11,233 Look at how wrinkly my hands have become. 563 00:47:11,900 --> 00:47:14,945 I never even poured myself my own cup of water at home. 564 00:47:15,362 --> 00:47:17,823 But here, I'm busy doing the dishes. 565 00:47:18,907 --> 00:47:22,244 I've never been mistreated like this during my 18 years of being alive. 566 00:47:24,037 --> 00:47:27,291 I'm practically eating all the meat at the butcher's these days. 567 00:47:27,666 --> 00:47:29,209 I'm always exhausted, so I need to eat 568 00:47:29,293 --> 00:47:31,670 at least three to four dishes of beef to get some energy. 569 00:47:32,462 --> 00:47:33,297 Wait. 570 00:47:34,089 --> 00:47:35,757 Do you think they're trying to haze us? 571 00:47:36,341 --> 00:47:38,635 Is that why they're being so mean to us? 572 00:47:38,719 --> 00:47:41,680 The Office of Royal Decrees is notorious for its hazing rituals. 573 00:47:41,930 --> 00:47:44,182 The newcomers are stripped and beaten at a kisaeng house. 574 00:47:44,266 --> 00:47:45,726 They even have to roll in the mud. 575 00:47:45,809 --> 00:47:50,230 But didn't His Royal Highness forbid them from hazing us? 576 00:47:50,314 --> 00:47:52,441 That's probably why they're being so mean to us. 577 00:47:52,816 --> 00:47:55,944 They can't stand that we get to skip everything that they had to go through. 578 00:47:56,028 --> 00:47:57,404 They're upset and jealous. 579 00:47:58,071 --> 00:47:59,573 Come to think of it, you're right. 580 00:48:00,032 --> 00:48:01,950 I heard Yulgok Yi-i also got kicked out 581 00:48:02,034 --> 00:48:03,035 because he tried 582 00:48:03,118 --> 00:48:05,495 to avoid the hazing ritual. I heard he even got bullied. 583 00:48:06,163 --> 00:48:08,415 Then is that why they kept calling us low-level clerks 584 00:48:08,498 --> 00:48:09,917 and made us do petty chores? 585 00:48:10,500 --> 00:48:11,627 -That's right. -That's right. 586 00:48:11,710 --> 00:48:14,546 And is that why they also told us that we're not historians? 587 00:48:15,255 --> 00:48:16,965 -That's right. -That's right. 588 00:48:19,885 --> 00:48:20,928 Ladies. 589 00:48:24,139 --> 00:48:25,057 A "hazing ritual"? 590 00:48:29,937 --> 00:48:32,439 Do you even know what a hazing ritual consists of? 591 00:48:32,522 --> 00:48:34,316 Yes, I do. 592 00:48:35,484 --> 00:48:36,568 You can beat us up, 593 00:48:36,652 --> 00:48:38,153 make us dance, 594 00:48:38,946 --> 00:48:40,113 and even make us 595 00:48:41,198 --> 00:48:42,366 strip naked. 596 00:48:46,411 --> 00:48:48,664 We can't do that to a woman. 597 00:48:49,706 --> 00:48:50,749 Go back. 598 00:48:51,750 --> 00:48:52,751 Is it because women 599 00:48:53,627 --> 00:48:54,962 can't be government officials? 600 00:48:58,131 --> 00:49:00,258 We got to this position by taking the civil service exam 601 00:49:00,342 --> 00:49:01,593 just like everyone else. 602 00:49:02,177 --> 00:49:05,722 But why are we exempted from going through a hazing ritual? 603 00:49:07,057 --> 00:49:10,268 Is it because we're women and can't be accepted as historians? 604 00:49:10,352 --> 00:49:11,395 No, that's not it. 605 00:49:11,478 --> 00:49:14,064 Well, that's what it seems like 606 00:49:14,731 --> 00:49:15,649 to me. 607 00:49:21,530 --> 00:49:23,198 Here are the place and time of the ritual. 608 00:49:23,448 --> 00:49:25,200 I hope to see you there. 609 00:49:45,637 --> 00:49:47,180 Officer Yang! 610 00:49:47,681 --> 00:49:49,182 -Officer Yang! -What is it? 611 00:49:49,725 --> 00:49:51,518 -Take a look at this. -What is this? 612 00:49:55,147 --> 00:49:56,273 They're doing what? 613 00:49:56,898 --> 00:49:58,275 A hazing ritual? 614 00:49:59,818 --> 00:50:02,446 Do they think we're going to accept them 615 00:50:02,529 --> 00:50:04,614 if they do this? 616 00:50:04,823 --> 00:50:06,116 This is good news. 617 00:50:06,199 --> 00:50:07,868 I still get so angry every time I think back 618 00:50:07,951 --> 00:50:09,286 to my own hazing ritual. 619 00:50:09,494 --> 00:50:11,246 -We should blow off our steam-- -Wait. 620 00:50:12,080 --> 00:50:13,999 We're the ones who performed your hazing ritual. 621 00:50:16,793 --> 00:50:19,212 And thanks to you, I've become a great historian. 622 00:50:19,963 --> 00:50:21,548 What should we do? 623 00:50:22,007 --> 00:50:24,051 Spray dirty water on them? Make them drink soy sauce? 624 00:50:24,134 --> 00:50:25,510 Or should we 625 00:50:25,594 --> 00:50:28,430 -pour cow's urine on them? -We can't do that to noble ladies. 626 00:50:30,265 --> 00:50:33,351 I'm going to greet our female historians 627 00:50:33,435 --> 00:50:37,981 with the utmost respect. I'm going to keep things traditional. 628 00:50:47,574 --> 00:50:50,327 My goodness, you're here. 629 00:50:52,204 --> 00:50:54,122 We didn't want to keep you waiting, 630 00:50:54,206 --> 00:50:56,583 so we asked everyone to gather a little early. 631 00:50:57,084 --> 00:50:59,419 This is our way of paying our respects 632 00:50:59,503 --> 00:51:01,088 to you. 633 00:51:01,588 --> 00:51:03,799 And this croaker from the south 634 00:51:03,882 --> 00:51:06,176 is an expression of our sincerity. 635 00:51:07,636 --> 00:51:10,847 Sincerity, my foot. We'll have to pay for all that. 636 00:51:14,768 --> 00:51:18,355 Okay, then. You should start off by greeting us with a bow. 637 00:51:25,153 --> 00:51:29,241 Okay, great. I hope you'll be very obedient to your seniors. 638 00:51:32,744 --> 00:51:33,954 Take your seats. 639 00:51:38,291 --> 00:51:41,878 Now, drink the whole thing. 640 00:51:44,673 --> 00:51:47,843 No, not that one. The one next to it. 641 00:51:49,803 --> 00:51:51,972 What? How can we finish this? 642 00:51:52,889 --> 00:51:53,765 No. 643 00:51:53,849 --> 00:51:55,684 Why? Because you're a woman? 644 00:51:57,435 --> 00:52:02,232 I guess the hazing ritual is a bit too much for you ladies. 645 00:52:02,315 --> 00:52:04,442 It's absurd for noble ladies to receive drinks 646 00:52:04,526 --> 00:52:05,777 from men at a kisaeng house. 647 00:52:05,861 --> 00:52:09,406 That is utterly unimaginable in Joseon. 648 00:52:09,489 --> 00:52:10,365 I agree. 649 00:52:10,866 --> 00:52:13,243 My goodness, let us go and have some drinks on our own. 650 00:52:14,119 --> 00:52:16,413 -I'll drink it. -Who just said that? 651 00:52:34,598 --> 00:52:38,101 I have to say, Clerk Song is very bright. 652 00:52:38,476 --> 00:52:41,062 Okay, then. Have another bowl. 653 00:52:44,191 --> 00:52:46,234 This smells amazing. 654 00:52:56,161 --> 00:52:57,412 Here. 655 00:53:04,169 --> 00:53:06,087 My goodness, that looks delicious. 656 00:53:23,063 --> 00:53:26,566 Now, that's the kind of spirit you need to become a historian. 657 00:53:27,150 --> 00:53:29,319 -Officer An. -Yes, sir. 658 00:53:37,202 --> 00:53:38,411 Here. 659 00:53:48,129 --> 00:53:49,214 Wait. 660 00:53:50,006 --> 00:53:50,966 I will 661 00:53:51,841 --> 00:53:53,301 drink this one. 662 00:54:06,648 --> 00:54:07,607 However, 663 00:54:08,108 --> 00:54:10,902 your affection for us is very touching. 664 00:54:13,822 --> 00:54:14,864 So I must return the love. 665 00:54:15,824 --> 00:54:17,450 -What? -King Wen of Zhou 666 00:54:17,534 --> 00:54:19,411 became a true leader when he was imprisoned. 667 00:54:20,036 --> 00:54:21,955 And Qu Yuan wrote Li Sao 668 00:54:22,038 --> 00:54:23,665 after he was banished from Zhou. 669 00:54:23,748 --> 00:54:25,125 So the analects of Confucius say, 670 00:54:25,834 --> 00:54:29,087 "Making someone suffer comes from true affection." 671 00:54:32,132 --> 00:54:35,468 It means you give people hardships because you love them. 672 00:54:51,693 --> 00:54:53,028 So please accept it. 673 00:54:54,654 --> 00:54:55,822 It is a token of my respect. 674 00:55:05,874 --> 00:55:06,750 Over here! 675 00:55:07,792 --> 00:55:09,669 Let's do this! 676 00:55:21,556 --> 00:55:22,724 Don't regret it. 677 00:55:23,600 --> 00:55:25,518 You brought this upon yourself. 678 00:55:30,940 --> 00:55:32,108 Cheers. 679 00:55:32,359 --> 00:55:33,526 -Cheers! -Cheers! 680 00:56:05,767 --> 00:56:07,894 Scoop as much as you can. 681 00:56:55,525 --> 00:56:58,403 Your Highness, it's already past 9 p.m. 682 00:56:58,486 --> 00:57:01,072 Must you stand here in the middle of the bridge? 683 00:57:02,407 --> 00:57:04,742 I'm waiting here because this is where we agreed to meet. 684 00:57:05,452 --> 00:57:06,619 And I didn't know 685 00:57:07,996 --> 00:57:09,330 there'd be so many people here. 686 00:57:12,459 --> 00:57:15,628 You've been waiting for over an hour. You should get the message by now. 687 00:57:16,588 --> 00:57:18,214 She's not going to show up. 688 00:57:20,175 --> 00:57:22,886 You sent her a letter out of nowhere asking her to apologize. 689 00:57:23,261 --> 00:57:24,888 I doubt anyone would show up to apologize 690 00:57:24,971 --> 00:57:27,849 after receiving a letter like that. 691 00:57:35,773 --> 00:57:38,651 Your Highness, what was that face just now? 692 00:57:39,110 --> 00:57:41,613 You look like a man who has been stood up by his lover. 693 00:57:44,824 --> 00:57:46,242 What kind of nonsense is that? 694 00:57:46,951 --> 00:57:47,911 "Lover"? 695 00:57:48,953 --> 00:57:52,749 How could you call my lifetime enemy a lover? 696 00:57:58,963 --> 00:58:01,966 Forget it if I'm wrong. You don't have to get so angry about it. 697 00:58:03,885 --> 00:58:05,011 My goodness. 698 00:58:05,970 --> 00:58:07,055 Goo Hae-ryung. 699 00:58:18,608 --> 00:58:19,609 My goodness. 700 00:58:21,027 --> 00:58:22,153 Gosh. 701 00:58:24,614 --> 00:58:26,157 Are we done? 702 00:58:32,747 --> 00:58:33,957 That's enough. 703 00:58:34,874 --> 00:58:36,251 -Give me that. -Enough. 704 00:58:38,127 --> 00:58:39,212 My gosh. 705 00:58:40,255 --> 00:58:41,464 Give it to me. 706 00:58:48,596 --> 00:58:49,639 You're... 707 00:58:50,515 --> 00:58:51,516 You're crazy. 708 00:58:53,017 --> 00:58:55,728 You're really a crazy... 709 00:58:56,980 --> 00:58:59,315 You're a crazy woman. 710 00:59:00,108 --> 00:59:01,276 I know. 711 00:59:18,793 --> 00:59:20,545 Drink again? 712 00:59:28,511 --> 00:59:30,597 I miss my mother. 713 00:59:41,691 --> 00:59:42,692 My gosh. 714 00:59:45,194 --> 00:59:46,279 Did you... 715 00:59:47,071 --> 00:59:48,031 We won! 716 00:59:48,156 --> 00:59:50,408 -Sir! -We did it! 717 00:59:50,491 --> 00:59:51,868 -You did it! -Sir. 718 00:59:51,951 --> 00:59:53,036 Wake up. 719 00:59:54,954 --> 00:59:56,080 You did it! 720 00:59:56,998 --> 00:59:57,874 Sir, wake up. 721 00:59:57,957 --> 01:00:00,752 -My goodness. -Sir, wake up. 722 01:00:01,002 --> 01:00:02,420 Sir, please. 723 01:00:03,921 --> 01:00:06,841 -Sir! -We did it! 724 01:00:08,301 --> 01:00:11,804 -I can't believe this. -This is unbelievable. 725 01:00:11,888 --> 01:00:13,681 -Sir! -Wake up! 726 01:00:14,223 --> 01:00:15,892 Sir, wake up. 727 01:00:16,184 --> 01:00:17,852 My goodness, gracious. 728 01:00:23,900 --> 01:00:25,109 Lady Hae-ryung. 729 01:00:27,612 --> 01:00:29,155 -My goodness. -I'm okay. 730 01:00:38,081 --> 01:00:38,956 My gosh, be careful. 731 01:00:46,798 --> 01:00:49,175 -My goodness. -Oh, gosh. 732 01:00:50,885 --> 01:00:51,803 My gosh. 733 01:00:53,221 --> 01:00:55,556 I was so worried. How much did you... 734 01:00:55,640 --> 01:00:57,892 -My goodness! -Hae-ryung! 735 01:00:59,268 --> 01:01:00,561 Jae-gyeong. 736 01:01:04,399 --> 01:01:06,234 Why are you lying on the ground? 737 01:01:09,862 --> 01:01:12,407 It's cold. You'll get sick. 738 01:01:14,242 --> 01:01:15,618 -Seol-geum. -Yes, my lord. 739 01:01:16,202 --> 01:01:17,954 -Can you please hold this? -Okay. 740 01:01:18,037 --> 01:01:19,080 Here. 741 01:01:20,623 --> 01:01:21,666 Let's go. 742 01:01:23,918 --> 01:01:25,002 -Jae-gyeong. -Gosh. 743 01:01:25,920 --> 01:01:27,922 Let's go. Lead the way. 744 01:01:45,022 --> 01:01:47,066 -My gosh. -Lady Hae-ryung. 745 01:01:48,359 --> 01:01:50,903 Lady Hae-ryung! Your shoes! 746 01:01:56,701 --> 01:01:58,578 -I'll be off. -Okay, bye... 747 01:02:04,709 --> 01:02:06,252 I work at the Office of Royal Decrees. 748 01:02:07,211 --> 01:02:09,964 I am Hae-ryung, a probationary historian of the Office of Royal Decrees. 749 01:02:10,089 --> 01:02:12,425 The Office of Royal Decrees gave orders 750 01:02:12,508 --> 01:02:14,051 to not let anyone in after 7 a.m. 751 01:02:14,135 --> 01:02:15,094 Pardon? 752 01:02:16,387 --> 01:02:18,222 What kind of nonsense is that? 753 01:02:18,681 --> 01:02:19,599 Please let me in. 754 01:02:40,369 --> 01:02:42,330 I know a way you can get inside. 755 01:02:42,914 --> 01:02:43,956 Really? 756 01:02:49,587 --> 01:02:53,549 There's a small hole at the back that leads to the palace. 757 01:03:22,620 --> 01:03:24,038 Lady Park! 758 01:03:28,793 --> 01:03:30,211 Lady Choe! 759 01:03:32,046 --> 01:03:33,172 Hey! 760 01:03:34,799 --> 01:03:36,425 Where is everyone? 761 01:03:37,051 --> 01:03:38,052 Hey! 762 01:03:39,470 --> 01:03:40,304 My goodness. 763 01:03:40,805 --> 01:03:42,098 Court ladies 764 01:03:42,181 --> 01:03:44,809 are strictly forbidden from entering Nokseodang. 765 01:03:44,892 --> 01:03:46,602 So make sure you don't get caught. 766 01:04:01,993 --> 01:04:03,202 Are you lost? 767 01:04:14,755 --> 01:04:16,215 Maehwa? 768 01:04:17,800 --> 01:04:19,176 Sparrow? 769 01:04:26,996 --> 01:04:34,519 Subtitle Translation by Liya Choi 770 01:04:37,862 --> 01:04:38,905 It was unpleasant. 771 01:04:38,988 --> 01:04:40,573 I don't need your help. 772 01:04:40,656 --> 01:04:42,575 I can take care of myself. 773 01:04:42,658 --> 01:04:45,286 I'll teach them starting from tomorrow. 774 01:04:45,369 --> 01:04:47,246 Someone was murdered in a deserted house. 775 01:04:47,330 --> 01:04:50,082 Isn't it a bit too meticulous to be done by a group of ladies 776 01:04:50,166 --> 01:04:51,542 who are working in the palace? 777 01:04:51,626 --> 01:04:53,377 I met someone interesting in the palace. 778 01:04:53,461 --> 01:04:56,589 He's a man who's incapable of loving a woman. 779 01:04:56,672 --> 01:04:58,257 Where's the person I asked for? 780 01:04:58,341 --> 01:05:00,968 I will teach you all a lesson! 781 01:05:01,052 --> 01:05:02,887 What's the name of that book? 782 01:05:03,930 --> 01:05:05,640 Did you just say "Ho Dam"? 783 01:05:06,231 --> 01:05:09,248 Ripped and synced by gabbyu's Subs