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Ma'am, we sold a lot of them.

Thank you. Have a good day!

Have a seat. Make yourself comfortable.

My master told me to be courteous.

-There's something we need to sort out. -Sort out what?

What should we do with honorifics?

Well, don't you worry about it.

I may be of a higher class,

but I wouldn't talk to Mr. Lee too casually.

It's okay to talk casually to him.

But I want you to know that my master will also talk casually.

Please understand.

I see.

I made you come all this way because I want this soup.

I'm sorry.

Not at all.

Just try it. You will all say it's worth the trip.

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

I asked you to come

because I'm not sure

I'd make a good subject for a novel.

What are you talking about?

I couldn't sleep well last night out of excitement.

You're the town's most glamorous gangster…

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have said that.

You're right. I am a gangster.

Anyhow,

you're at the top of the beach reading heap.

"Beach reading"?

Well,

I'm not sure if I'm the best.

Anyway, thanks for choosing me.

Any writer

would want to write about you.

Hey, get out!

What did you do before you put your foot in this world?

I used to be

a servant.

Oh, you were a servant.

I was sold around until I was 30,

and I became an aristocrat's servant.

I shared a room with a house guest

called Mr. Ma.

You're

the new maid?

How do you like being a maid here?

It's good. Why?

That's not the way to do it.

We should look each other in the eye when we talk.

People told me to be careful when you're around.

Jeez.

All gossip and rumors.

-It's hot! -Oh my.

How silly.

This is fun. Can I come again?

Sorry?

Yes.

Oh, I forgot to do something.

She was talking to me

but her eyes were on you.

Oh...

It's hot.

What are you doing?

It's so hot.

Jeez.

-Here. -Thank you.

By the way,

about Mong-ryong,

what is he like?

It's only been a few days, so I don't know.

I think

he's nice to me.

Nice?

Yes.

He's given me clothes.

Mong-ryong.

I've known him since he was a kid,

but I still can't figure him out.

It wasn't a grand job

but I wanted to do my best.

It must be tough waiting around for me.

Not at all, Master.

Then,

I saw her.

The scent of spring flowers is all around

From this peak to that peak

All around

Butterflies follow the scent...

Do you work here?

Yeah.

But

why do you ask?

Who is she?

She's the owner's daughter.

Her name's Chun-hyang.

I'm Hyang-dan.

Butterfly, drunk by the scent

Don't sit on the petals

For fragrant flowers

Uphold their fidelity

Don't come sit

On my petals vainly

Chun-hyang is gone, but we're here.

Bang-ja!

Go arrange a meeting.

Come on. Hurry!

You can't follow me in here.

Excuse me.

My master

wants a word with you.

Who's your master?

He's the one that got up earlier.

The most handsome guy there.

Handsome?

Stop talking rubbish and get out.

It won't take much time...

Bang-ja.

I was wondering where you'd gone.

What are you doing here?

I was telling her about you...

My goodness.

Such a grave indiscretion.

I was a bit scared, but it's okay.

You didn't have to hit him.

I've been too kind to him.

I'd like to invite you to tea for a proper apology.

What the hell are you doing?

Chun-hyang,

what is this?

I'm dying waiting for you.

I said no.

But you sang for the aristocrats. You have to play fair.

Hey, you!

I don't know what it's about,

but the lady said "no."

Young master,

let me greet you.

I'm Gwang-cheon of Tavern Street.

Nice to meet you.

Okay.

Looks like you're all fired up.

But it's time to go home now.

Don't do that.

How dare you.

I'm an aristocrat. You can't order me around.

You see, Young Master,

you're enraging this lowly nothing of a guy.

Go home, now!

-Who the hell are you? -Me?

I'm his servant.

How dare you servant...

I'm fine. Stand back.

You bastard.

Gwang-cheon, where are you?

Gwang-cheon?

Chun-hyang.

Chun-hyang.

I think you made a big mistake.

You shouldn't have done that.

What was I supposed to do?

You robbed Mong-ryong the chance to show off.

Why did you come forward?

And he hit you.

Don't you have any pride?

But I'm his servant.

Was that the only reason?

I guess.

This is making me angry.

-What shall I do? -What else?

You'll have to get her word on this.

What?

How can I do that?

Let's deal with Hyang-dan first.

Sorry?

I never teach this to anyone. Never.

Oh, please.

It seems like you're in a tight spot, so I want to help.

First, when you meet her,

keep telling her what you came for.

Walk back and forth in front of her.

That'll get her confused and irritated.

Don't mind her.

Just focus on what you need to say.

Then, just casually like this.

Grab hold of her right here.

What?

You want me to grab her down there?

Yeah.

Not too fast, not too slow. Just like this.

My goodness.

She's not going to let me do that.

She'll get away.

-Get away? -Of course.

Okay.

Then let's try again and see if you can get away.

You're walking, and she's talking.

And grab.

You can't get away even when you know it's coming.

He's a weird servant.

They don't usually get involved.

They try to avoid it.

Very brave.

What if his master's lost his nerve?

No.

He's caught the bait.

He'll come back. You'll see.

Ma'am, a servant has come from Lord Lee's.

Me?

Who do you think you are?

Who told you to make a decision?

Just pass on the message.

"He wants to see you tomorrow by the waterfall."

Just tell her that.

My mistress doesn't go out with men. She's not like that.

I don't care what she's like. Just pass on the message.

There's no point in passing it on.

You're so stubborn.

By the way,

what a lovely view.

Why this sudden talk of the view?

Grab.

Let's try to get along, shall we?

Stop being so stubborn.

What did he say?

His master wants to meet her tomorrow.

And then?

Answer me.

So I said "yes."

What? You answered him already?

What was I supposed to do?

What do nobles talk about on a date?

Maybe the same things we do.

Aren't they hungry, smelling this?

They're not like us.

They hide their feelings.

Not shoving it down the throat

even if you're starving.

That's what aristocrats do.

You're a bit like one yourself.

Stop talking and focus on the meat.

By the way,

you're a good cook.

What an odd thing for a guy to be good at.

You seemed so strong at the fight the other day,

but now your hands seem so gentle.

Come to think of it,

you are really good with the barbecue.

Did you learn this from Mr. Ma?

Who's Mr. Ma?

A lecherous house guest at my house.

He taught Bang-ja some naughty skills

that he used on her.

He was so proud that it actually worked.

I scolded him for that.

I see.

I see.

Isn't it hot?

I learned it from Mr. Ma.

I put you in a mood, you silly boy.

Oh no! What should I do?

Are you okay?

Oh my goodness.

What do I do? Are you okay?

-Hold on. What happened? -My goodness.

-Oh my. -Stay still.

You've sprained your ankle. Let her rest her ankle.

-Okay, like this! -Oh no.

-Let her rest her foot. -What should we do?

-Be quiet, you. -My goodness.

Fortunately, It's not so swollen.

I think it's not too bad.

-Let me twist it again. -Oh no.

-Okay, here it goes. -My gosh.

It won't work.

Is there a stone to put it up on?

-Bang-ja, go get a stone... -What should we do?

One second.

Your master is weird.

He wants me to be carried by a servant.

I know.

My clothes are damp from your wet clothes.

You can walk if you want.

Why are you using such plain language?

You're not a noble.

I show you respect when my master is there,

but I'm older than you.

Am I heavy?

As light as a feather.

It seems like you're good at everything.

Like what?

Fighting, swimming,

and grilling meat.

You didn't even try the meat.

I didn't need to.

I could tell from the smell.

Must have been a lovely journey.

It's snowing.

Hello, sir.

Aren't you cold?

You run a rice shop?

I do sell rice, but it's not my main line of work.

Times are tough,

and we're no exception.

We're just getting by...

Sorry for interrupting,

but if I were the master,

I'd have carried her myself.

That's the manly thing to do. Don't you think so?

Even if you collapse halfway,

you would've carried her yourself.

Right?

You silly boy.

You don't know anything.

It's called playing hard to get.

She expected me to carry her, but I didn't.

What's going to happen next?

She gets confused and falls for me hard.

Oh, I see.

My skills are at a different level to your dirty tricks.

But

where did you learn these skills?

From reading the Analects of Confucius and Mencius.

And also my rival was only you.

Only me?

You're not really a rival for me, are you?

It must work.

Mr. Ma.

Yeah?

Where did you learn those skills?

What skills? Of cutting up an octopus?

No,

the skill you taught me the other day.

Oh, that?

From Mr. Jang Pan-bong.

Mr. Jang Pan-bong?

A playboy from Jeolla-do

who slept with 20,000 women in his whole life.

Twenty thousand?

What?

You think it's a lie?

Well,

he must have been really good looking.

You don't get women with your looks.

Oh,

with money, then?

Silly boy.

He knew how to read women's minds.

That's it.

He taught me the skills to do that.

What's wrong with you?

I don't take on just anyone as a pupil.

Is this because of Chun-hyang?

You want to steal her from Mong-ryong?

Yes.

I want her so badly.

He might be a noble,

but it's so unfair.

I'll teach you the skills,

but don't think I've accepted you as my pupil.

-Okay. -I'll keep an eye on you.

But since the situation is urgent, I'll give you a crash course.

-First, sit side by side like this. -Okay.

And lean back like this. This is the basic position.

Lean back. Yes, this is a man's basic position.

Those that sit up like this, they know nothing.

Do it like this.

And then you lie down like this.

What?

You don't make her lie down?

Jeez.

Try to get me to lie down.

What?

Okay.

It's been a long walk here.

Shall we lie down and talk?

Here.

You get it now?

It's not easy to get her to lie down.

That's true.

But then

what use is it to lie down alone?

Sit down.

Oh no. What's this?

What?

This feels nice.

And you lie down like this.

Okay.

And stop talking.

Keep quiet.

And then...

Where do I touch?

You don't touch anything.

Put your shoulder here.

Yeah. You stare at her shoulder like this.

Keep staring at her shoulder.

At her shoulder?

Put your heart and soul into it.

Like this.

-What? -What?

What is it?

I thought you were staring at me.

I wasn't staring at you.

You weren't?

And the final trick is sneezing.

Think I'm coming down with a cold.

What's with the chicken?

You seem happy.

Yes.

Are we having chicken for dinner?

-You startled me. -Got startled by that?

I wasn't sure if I should tell you this,

but Chun-hyang

wrote a letter to Mong-ryong.

She did?

A letter?

Really?

-You know her servant. -Yes.

I took the letter from her.

The late summer heat is severe, so I won't be dressed properly,

but if you don't mind me in flimsy clothing,

I'd like to invite you to my house.

It's so hot

even as I write this that I want to tear off my clothes.

This doesn't seem right.

How could she write such a letter?

It's called

an SGTH letter.

What? "An SGTH letter"?

A letter that Slowly Gets Them Horny.

Someone else is definitely behind this.

SGTH letters are perfect for cold bastards.

Once he reads it, he'll come running like this.

When he does, don't give him what he wants to drive him crazy.

And me?

Should I not sleep with Bang-ja?

That's up to you. I don't care.

I see.

Well,

best not to sleep with him.

No woman has ever been abandoned for not putting out easily.

Just keep that in mind.

Go make us some fruit punch.

Yes.

Hey, you.

Something happened between you and Bang-ja, right?

What do you mean?

Don't fool around and tell me.

What happened?

It was odd.

He was just looking at me, but I felt all weird and weak.

So

you did it?

Mom. I'm just saying that's how I felt.

But

he just looked at you?

Yes.

He lied down and kept staring at my shoulder from behind.

It can't be...

"Staring from behind"?

No way.

How could a mere servant know that?

What's "staring from behind"?

It can't be.

Don't be rediculous.

The apricot flowers are blooming in the back hill

Spring has come to every branch

Flowers are blooming

Cuckoos are crying

A bountiful harvest on a barley field

You said you're in flimsy clothes,

but you're properly dressed as ever.

The day has turned cool.

It was truly amazing.

She was whining about the pain when she bled,

but soon she was screaming for joy.

I can still hear her.

I shouldn't tell a servant this.

Let's go.

What's wrong, Master?

My stomach.

Yeah?

He never got to sleep with her.

Sorry?

He was horny the whole night but couldn't have sex.

He was full of semen,

but he wasn't able to release them. Hence the tummy ache.

I knew it.

I knew it.

Who is he trying to fool?

She's not that easy.

What shall I do now?

What do you mean?

We have to take her first.

"We"?

What?

I meant "you."

Hey, hurry up!

You...

What are you doing here? How dare you?

Get out!

I just have to...

Hold on.

Let go.

Just listen to me.

-I'm going to scream. -Please.

-I'm really going to scream. -Please don't.

If you do, I'll be beaten to death

because of my low status.

What?

Why are you shivering?

Because...

I'm scared.

Then why did you come in?

I didn't know how scared I'd be.

Mr. Ma didn't teach you a new skill today?

Yeah.

He did,

but I can't remember.

What was it?

Tell me.

Huh?

Well,

He told me to sit next to you.

Then put my lips on your cheek

and ask if I can kiss you.

What are you doing?

And

then...

hold you and ask you if I could hold you.

Then, touch you

and ask if I could touch you.

What are you doing? I'm going to scream, seriously.

Can I touch you?

I'm going to scream. Stop it.

Why? You don't want this?

I'm really going to scream.

He told me to ask if I can undress you.

We can't do this.

Why not?

We're the same status. Nothing will change for us.

You're illiterate.

You shouldn't put your hand stamp on any document.

It's all right.

It's not all right.

You don't even know what you signed for.

Look at that ink on your hand.

My gosh.

What a great story.

You beat the son of an illustrious family.

Tell me more about the hand stamp.

After we slept together,

she told me

that she has to marry Mong-ryong.

I'm fine.

She made me sign a document.

What document?

She asked me to bring my master to her again.

What?

I persuaded him to go to her,

and they went into the room at once.

Don't you ever sleep?

Servants don't sleep.

Damn it.

What's that noise?

I saw them through a gap in the door.

They were doing it standing up.

Standing up?

Is that...

Is that possible?

Why are you shocked? He's an aristocrat.

They are different.

What are you doing?

Are you just going to keep drinking?

What do you care?

Oh, well.

You're sorry about the noise earlier?

I didn't hear a thing.

I was deep asleep.

My mom told me to do it.

She said men get excited by the sound of moaning.

That's not true.

Think what you like.

This is really tough for me.

I have to have you,

just to myself.

I have to have you all to myself.

No!

What's the matter?

A long time ago,

I went to a tavern run by two sisters.

I had a great time,

but I ended up...

using some of my skills.

And?

There was a big feud between them over me.

The older one

spiked her sister's food.

She didn't die, but she went blind.

Know who I'm talking about?

Chun-hyang's mom.

Stop now.

She comes from a long line of dangerous women.

Mr. Ma.

Whatever you tell me,

I can't help it.

I have to have her

all to myself.

What's happening?

I've had my fun. Now I have to do some serious studying.

Does she know

you're leaving?

She won't take it lying down if I tell her.

I'll tell her later.

Out of sight, out of mind, as they say.

By the way,

I want you to do something.

I gave her an oath.

Go and get it back.

Did he order you to do that?

Yes.

So he's leaving?

Yes.

He's going to Hanyang.

I was going to just give it to him and let him leave.

-You nearly got into big trouble. -What?

That's yours.

This is his.

Oh, I see.

Hyang-dan tried to trick me.

Are you going with him?

For now, yes.

But

I'll come down soon, no matter what.

It wouldn't have worked out easily anyway.

I see.

I'll be waiting.

Okay.

I'll be back soon.

Master.

Well done.

Master, may I go to the toilet?

-Yes, go ahead. -Okay.

I, Bang-ja, having spent a night with Chun-hyang,

hereby promise to aid Chun-hyang in her efforts to marry Mong-ryong.

From Bang-ja.

That's better. Shall we go?

You can stay here.

Sorry?

Go back and send Chung-geun instead.

What about me?

Yes, Master.

I hope you'll be healthy

in Hanyang, Master.

Stop all that,

you bastard.

I thought he looked funny,

but I didn't care at that time.

I shouldn't in front of a man of your position,

but I'd like to smoke.

Go on.

So,

you were left alone with Chun-hyang at last.

But

her mom must have been a hard match.

I wanted him to see you, Sir.

This is Bang-ja who looks after our affairs.

Nice to meet you, sir.

Thanks for pouring me a drink,

but my hands are busy.

Let me help.

Here you go.

I heard about you.

You're quite a fighter.

You flatter me, sir.

If you press me with your thumb,

I'll drop dead.

Quite a talker.

So you want to supply to government offices.

What do you know about my title?

Oh, yes.

I come from humble origins, so I'm not sure,

but I know there's a financial manger like you

and some other positions

including a district magistrate.

Come on in.

This is Bang-ja of Cheongpung that I told you about.

I worked at Cheongpung,

and her mom turned a blind eye

to our monthly meetings.

I was allowed to work outside by the main house

in return for bringing them money every month.

People started calling me Mr. Lee from then on.

What?

What's up?

You're going to keep touching me?

Why? You don't like it?

I want to touch you, too.

Those were the good days.

Are you okay?

Are you new?

It's me, Chun-hyang.

Oh dear,

my time must be up.

Are you okay?

Oh my.

Jeez.

You look very unwell. I'll go find some gruel.

But I am sick.

Is she really yours now?

I don't know.

Maybe.

But I'm not at ease.

My goodness.

Thought you'd be able to relax being with someone like her?

I think I'm on my way out.

No way. You're fine judging by what you tried to do earlier.

You should be fine.

All of a sudden,

this reminds me of Mr. Jang Pan-bong.

He masturbated

right before he died.

What?

Before he died?

It was windy outside,

and he was masturbating.

I was crying next to him.

He came and died.

He died a happy man.

It was stiff for three hours afterwards.

We almost couldn't dress the corpse.

The shape and its color.

Most of all, the size.

How big was it?

He could suck it himself.

What the...

Mong-ryong passed the state exam.

He's become a royal inspector.

Really?

The whole village is celebrating.

I forgot about some chores.

I need to go back home. Bye.

Wait.

Hey, come here.

Take this to him.

Hope you get well soon. Bye.

Wait.

Oh, please.

Jeez.

-You, the newly-appointed officials? -Yes.

First,

the royal inspector.

-Are you the royal inspector? -Not me.

Who are you?

I'm the newly-appointed magistrate for Namwon.

Why didn't you say that earlier?

Which one is the royal inspector?

Yes, I am.

Here you go.

This has been left blank. Write down where you want to go.

I get to choose myself?

The document and the royal badge.

What?

This one only has two horses.

They changed the regulation for that.

Oh, really?

And the ruler?

Sorry?

Oh no. Where is it?

I must have dropped it on the way.

-Wait. Let me double check. -What should we do?

-My goodness. Where is it? -You're useless.

What's going on?

What are you playing at?

You've been drinking and made us wait.

-Let's go. -Yes, let's go.

Wait.

I apologize. I have this temper.

-I've made a big mistake. -All right.

You have a temper.

We know you look down on us eunuchs.

No, that's not true.

You despise us, don't you?

We eunuchs all look the same to you.

But we despise you, too.

The reason is the same.

No personality.

Right. These days, there are so many royal inspectors.

In order to succeed,

you need a unique personality to your lofty position.

For example,

a unique story from a special man.

You need something like that.

My gosh.

But what would you know about that?

Let's go.

I'm also from Namwon.

Really?

I look forward to your guidance from now on.

You seemed disappointed earlier.

Yes.

I thought "I did all that studying just for this?"

I knew it wouldn't amount to much.

Really?

Then why did you work so hard?

To be honest,

I did it to bed as many women as possible.

What?

As a magistrate,

I can sleep with all the women of the town.

I have clear aims.

I like this the most. I'm not interested in anything else.

Wow.

Nice and simple.

What will you do?

Search out corrupt officials

and collect praiseworthy stories?

Right?

The royal palace loves those stories.

And they'll hand out titles for them.

"Stories."

A unique story from a special man.

Do you know

many women in Namwon?

No. Have anyone in mind?

Are you into unique women? Really unusual?

I love unusual women.

I can't get hard when they're normal.

But

what do you mean by "unique"?

Why are you getting so many new clothes?

Just because I feel like it.

Is it for Mong-ryong?

Bring the rest.

That's not the only reason.

Thought you were happy with Bang-ja.

I am.

Then what are you doing?

What's up with you?

I'm confused.

Thought you wanted to sell me to the highest bidder.

That's true,

but you two look so happy.

It's a shame.

I laid the trap. I want to see if he'll take the bait.

Even if I don't want him.

I'm curious.

-Welcome! -Hello.

This way to the room.

We don't have anything else to give you.

But as a present,

here's a five-horse one.

Isn't this fraud?

Lighten up.

Times have changed.

Even if you use it at a tavern,

you have to keep up your standards.

This place is doing good business.

It wasn't like this before.

Since the new owner came, it's been good.

Welcome!

There she is.

Hurry up and finish it.

My goodness! Long time no see!

They threw me out.

Maybe they got too self-conscious.

You don't know, right?

Bang-ja and Chun-hyang...

Really?

I had no idea.

Oh, I see.

That's life.

She must have felt bad for me.

She gave me the seed money.

I gritted my teeth and worked my ass off.

And, here I am.

Well,

you were always clever.

Is it good?

Is it good?

-Love it! -Yeah?

Good?

I'm better than Chun-hyang, aren't I?

You like it better with me, huh?

She's nothing.

I'm way hotter than her.

I've never slept with a servant before.

I had many chances

but didn't want to take advantage of my position.

He was into me first.

What are you saying?

I mean Bang-ja.

He liked me first.

He saw me

and started talking to me.

He asked me, "Do you work here?"

Why is he so important? He's only a servant.

He's not important.

I'm just saying he liked me first.

If I hadn't been a servant...

You look terrible.

Take a look in the mirror.

Find anyone suitable?

This town is useless.

I went round the whole town, but...

You'll meet someone very unusual soon.

Is Chun-hyang really that special?

I told you already.

She plays hard to get.

So

you'll have to scold her, imprison her,

and threaten her.

And she'll only obey after you draw blood.

I heard it before,

but it sounds just perfect.

You've come to the right place.

-Thank you. -That's too much.

-Thank you. -Sure.

Is that you?

Master?

Your clothes...

Where are my manners?

Let me greet you properly.

How have you been?

Congratulations on passing the exam.

Thanks.

Good to see you again.

Almost didn't recognize you.

It's been a long time.

This place is doing better than before.

Take her time. I can wait.

Sure.

Master, I'm sorry,

but Chun-hyang is unwell.

I don't think she can see you today.

She may be ill,

but I'm here after all these years have passed.

Tell her to come out.

Yes, right.

But...

you did leave her,

so it might be better for you not to see her.

Jeez.

You've grown insolent.

Giving me orders?

What are you doing?

What could I do?

I hope

you'll take my position into account.

All right. I get it.

Just tell her at least.

I'll go if she won't see me.

You didn't take long.

What did he say?

Not much.

Huh?

Not much.

He wants to see me again.

Are you helping them?

Yes.

Get to work.

What's Chun-hyang doing?

Staring into space.

-She's not getting ready? -No.

What is she doing? I told her to get ready.

Good job, everyone.

All right.

A round of applause!

We will do this until you're naked!

-Take it off. -Hurry.

Let's do it again!

Why aren't you joining us?

Don't mind me.

You guys can have fun.

You must feel awkward here

being from such a humble background.

I guess so.

I understand,

but I'm worried.

You'll make things tough for us.

Don't worry about that.

Not at all.

You're shutting yourself off from us clerks.

I'm more worried

you're too eager to do your job.

-You make things difficult. -Right.

You know nothing, but you just have to do things.

-You know what I'm saying? -Yes, I understand.

I'll have to discuss everything with you.

Hey.

Wait for me!

I'm glad we have an understanding.

Now I feel like

I can discuss what's on my mind.

Here it comes.

-Here. -Yes.

This is Bang-ja from Cheongpung. He's useful to know.

I see.

-Nice to meet you, Sir. -Really?

What?

By the way,

I heard the owner's daughter,

Chun-hyang,

that she is a good singer.

I wish to hear her sing.

Is that possible?

I told her to get ready,

but she's not well.

There are so many other girls here. All right, you may go now.

Hey you.

Don't get involved.

I really want to hear her sing.

Just have a drink.

This is what I meant earlier.

Do you follow me?

I want to see her, so bring her.

What's the problem?

I'll bring her. Please don't be angry.

Jeez.

This is a delicate matter.

I said not to get involved.

I don't look my best today,

but here I am at your service.

Good to see you.

You're beautiful, just as I heard.

Not at all, Sir.

You don't want to sing for me?

I'd love to but I'm in no condition to sing.

I'm sorry.

What are you saying?

It's the magistrate's order.

It's all right.

-Things can happen. -Yes.

Instead, sit beside me and pour me drinks.

She's not someone who does that kind of things.

There must have been a misunderstanding.

I'm not a kisaeng.

You're not a kisaeng? Aren't you a kisaeng's daughter?

If you're going to be rude, why don't you have fun with a kisaeng?

How arrogant!

Oh my.

-Gosh. -No!

What is it?

She's young and doesn't know any better.

Please don't be angry.

This town is a mess.

Hold him.

I said, hold him.

Sir!

Sir.

Did I ask for

something special?

I wanted you to pour me some drinks.

You're being so arrogant.

You are as foolish as you look.

Lock her up

until she sees reason.

As for him...

Is he dead?

Huh?

Damn it.

I'm drunk. I'm going.

Sir!

Oh my goodness.

Please help us.

She is a frail girl and won't last long in jail.

Spare her.

Discuss it with the clerk, not me.

But who's in control of this place?

It's you, sir.

It's true, but...

he's shut down Cheongpung

and levied a lot of taxes.

It's...

out of my control.

What happened to your face?

I have something to say.

Come in.

Go.

Would you like something to drink?

Go now!

Let me just clean this bit.

I said get out!

Okay.

Your tamper.

I knew you'd be in trouble.

Help me, Master.

I know you can.

You weren't happy when I came back,

asking me not to get involved.

Why ask for help now?

I'm sorry, Master.

I didn't know any better.

Forgive me, Master.

I'll sort out everything. Don't worry.

How can you?

Don't you trust me?

You don't have any power.

I know you'll just ask for other people's help.

What else can I do?

A worm

can only crawl.

So,

if you...

have to...

serve him...

If there is no other way,

just do it.

Really?

Yes.

My goodness.

What a picture.

You'll get her pregnant in jail.

What if he doesn't come?

He will.

He left his royal badge with me.

How about Chun-hyang? Did you see her?

He said he brought her,

but I don't see her.

What?

This is making me mad.

You think Mong-ryong deceived you?

No. He's coming.

I'm sure of it.

You can't trust nobles!

All right.

Many books teach you how a ruler should behave,

but it's hard to find a good magistrate.

But

one such magistrate has come to our town.

He's going to say...

a few words,

but he is not here.

He said

that he can no longer delay it.

Well.

You see.

You must have gotten bored waiting.

Why didn't you eat something?

Aren't you ashamed of yourself?

I love it

when you get

argumentative.

You love it, right?

I'm sure

you have naughty thoughts all the time.

You like to get hit like this, aren't you?

What do you think you're doing?

It's all right.

I know about you.

Stupid is,

stupid does.

Doesn't it feel good?

And this?

How about this?

Are you okay?

Get your hands off me.

I love it

when you get angry.

Anyway,

I'm sorry,

I have to touch you.

Wow.

You like it, huh?

Sir!

-Let me go! -What?

You startled me.

Let go!

-I have something to say. -What's going on?

Sir!

Let go! Sir!

Please forgive Chun-hyang.

-It's that guy from the other day. -Sir!

Right.

Please release her.

I know she's done wrong.

-Let go of me! -What's wrong with you?

Please let her go.

What the hell is this?

You'll pay for this.

Let go!

Why are you hitting me? Let me go!

Why are you doing this to me?

My goodness.

Sir.

What are you looking at? Beat him!

Here comes the Royal Inspector!

-Here comes the Royal Inspector! -Here comes the Royal Inspector!

-Here comes the Royal Inspector! -Here comes the Royal Inspector!

"The drink in the gold cup is the blood of the people,

the food on the pearl plate is the flesh of the people."

He appeared at the right timing.

People must have been frightened.

Not sure what it means, but it sounds good.

It means that the drink comes

from the efforts of a thousand people...

-That's not really the case. -Yes?

The new magistrate welcomed him with a smile.

What?

He welcomed him?

He wasn't intimidated at all.

But then,

the inspector imprisoned him for being a corrupt official.

This is a misunderstanding. My goodness.

The joke's gone too far.

Then, he began to harass Chun-hyang.

Let go.

I'll ask you one more time.

I said let go.

He was a corrupt magistrate but still an order of an official,

why did you refuse to serve him?

I told you.

I'm not a kisaeng.

Why should I serve him?

Not a kisaeng?

Think your behavior is better than that of a kisaeng?

Are you saying you know everything about my behavior?

I know nothing of your behaviour,

but who knows you're nothing but talk.

You'll tell the truth once you're beaten.

Spit it out.

How can you call yourself chaste in this promiscuous world?

If you refused while not keeping your chastity,

I'll beat you to death.

What's this?

She…

has a husband.

Please release her.

Is that so?

-Release her, then. -Yes, sir.

Chun-hyang, answer me.

Is this lowly man

your husband?

No,

he's just a servant at my house.

Royal Inspector.

Royal Inspector!

You're right.

I haven't kept my chastity,

so I should have served him.

But

when my love left,

he gave me this letter of oath.

I was torn.

I didn't want to break the promise to my love,

but if I didn't,

I'd suffer persecution and be beaten to death

by a nobleman.

I have nowhere to go.

Please pass my regards

to Mong-ryong of the Lee family.

Chun-hyang,

what have you done?

Chun-hyang!

Chun-hyang, open your eyes.

It's me. I'm back.

Chun-hyang.

You were waiting for me.

Chun-hyang, open your eyes.

Chun-hyang.

I only...

wanted to test you.

Chun-hyang.

Chun-hyang.

If you die,

what's the point of me having become a royal inspector?

Let me see.

The royals have gone crazy about her story of fidelity.

They're going to erect a monument in her honor.

Chun-hyang will be a legal wife of him.

Great.

Things have gotten more than great for Mong-ryong.

He's been promoted by two grades, too.

As for Chun-hyang,

she betrayed you,

so she won't come, will she?

Of course not.

If she does...

You never know.

If she comes, don't beg her to stay.

Why is that?

The game's up if you beg her to stay.

You have to act cold instead.

Act as if you're happy she's leaving you.

Something like that. Got it?

Don't worry.

I was going to do that anyway.

Take care.

By the way,

comb your hair.

A man's style is all about his hair.

They're releasing you today. Hold on a bit more.

Yes.

I heard.

You're angry at me?

What's there to be angry about?

Why did you do it?

Why?

I told you everything about our plan. Why did you do it?

When I met the magistrate,

an idea came to me.

Shall we make up a fake story?

It'll help us both.

Wait.

This was all set up.

Got it?

You knew that,

so why did you do it?

I wanted to help you.

The plan had to be

convincing, right?

I haven't done anything for you,

and I always felt bad about that.

Plus,

I couldn't trust Mong-ryong.

Wait.

I have to

tell you something.

What?

I...

love you.

What did you say?

I love you.

I'm a servant,

so I don't have the right.

But I love you.

-Me too! -My goodness.

Lucky Chun-hyang!

Aren't you dizzy?

I have to take Bang-ja with me.

What?

I'm not going anywhere without him.

Have you gone mad?

If I can't, I'll tell them everything.

Lucky you!

What? Did he really take you with them?

My goodness.

You guys are weird.

Truly weird.

I know.

But the three of us got along surprisingly well.

I was the one in pain.

No, I thought I was the one in pain.

Bang-ja.

Wow.

What is it?

There's a strange fish.

Fish?

Where the hell is it?

Dear me,

I pushed her.

He kept sending people after us.

We kept running.

I'm not surprised.

He's one hell of a man.

But you truly are amazing.

You ran off with an aristocrat's woman.

She wasn't his,

but mine.

This is Chun-hyang?

She survived.

But

she became like a child.

You've been on the run with her like this?

Yes.

A heartbreaking tale.

I'll write a good story for you.

The love of a servant.

No, not like that.

Then what?

Beautify the story.

Chun-hyang was on a swing

on a beautiful May day.

She fell in love with Mong-ryong

at first sight.

And

he went to Hanyang and passed the exam.

She waited for him,

and they lived happily ever after.

If you want, I'll write it like that.

But why?

It's something she never got to have.

I want to do it for her.

The title should be...

The Tale of Chun-hyang.

It's a great title.

The Tale of Chun-hyang.

The Tale of Chun-hyang.

A great title.

And

put in this scene.

Here.

My goodness.

You see,

When the master is really in love with her,

he carries her on his back

and sings a song for her.

Come here

And I'll carry you on my back

Come here

I'm not good at singing.

But you're the hero of the tale.

I don't care

what kind of role I play in the tale.

I'm the hero in my heart.

I'll try again properly.

Come here

And I'll carry you on my back

Come here, and I'll carry you on my back

You're my love

My true love

You're my love no matter what

Subtitle translation by: IC