1 00:00:07,340 --> 00:00:09,342 [bells tolling in distance] 2 00:00:10,010 --> 00:00:11,678 -[upbeat music playing] -[chattering] 3 00:00:12,178 --> 00:00:13,346 [servant 1] I'm coming. 4 00:00:14,514 --> 00:00:16,558 [servant 2] I'll have more brought out at once. 5 00:00:20,770 --> 00:00:22,105 Everything is in order. 6 00:00:26,568 --> 00:00:28,737 -Bun-hong. -Yes, madam? 7 00:00:28,820 --> 00:00:30,280 Where is Mistress Yun? 8 00:00:31,072 --> 00:00:33,700 Uh. W-Well, she's… 9 00:00:34,659 --> 00:00:35,660 [gasps] 10 00:00:40,123 --> 00:00:41,124 [grunts] 11 00:00:43,084 --> 00:00:44,085 [groans] 12 00:00:46,713 --> 00:00:47,714 [chuckles] 13 00:00:51,134 --> 00:00:53,928 Gentlemen, your presence here does me honor. 14 00:00:57,432 --> 00:00:58,850 [panting] 15 00:01:04,564 --> 00:01:06,566 [music continues] 16 00:01:30,089 --> 00:01:31,257 [clears throat] 17 00:01:31,341 --> 00:01:33,676 [clear throats] 18 00:01:50,527 --> 00:01:52,320 Why, you're nearly grown up, Won. 19 00:01:52,403 --> 00:01:53,696 [laughs] 20 00:01:53,780 --> 00:01:57,408 Thank you, Uncle. How has your health been? 21 00:01:57,492 --> 00:02:00,286 Fine. Though, I wish I had some of yours. 22 00:02:00,370 --> 00:02:02,580 [laughter] 23 00:02:02,664 --> 00:02:08,002 Won, I've prepared a new weasel-hair brush of black bamboo to present to the elder. 24 00:02:08,086 --> 00:02:10,713 Would you be so kind as to fetch it from the study? 25 00:02:11,422 --> 00:02:14,884 -Well, boy? -Yes, I'll go at once. 26 00:02:25,562 --> 00:02:26,563 [music ends] 27 00:02:26,646 --> 00:02:28,648 [bells tolling in distance] 28 00:02:28,731 --> 00:02:29,732 [Won grunts] 29 00:02:39,742 --> 00:02:41,077 [Yun sighs] 30 00:02:55,049 --> 00:02:56,676 [Yun hums] 31 00:02:57,552 --> 00:02:58,636 [clears throat] 32 00:02:58,720 --> 00:02:59,971 [Yun gasps] 33 00:03:00,054 --> 00:03:02,473 Sir, this is not a place a man may enter freely. 34 00:03:04,517 --> 00:03:05,643 I could say the same. 35 00:03:05,727 --> 00:03:09,355 A woman has no right to behave this way in my uncle's study. 36 00:03:12,525 --> 00:03:14,444 Oh, it's you. Won. 37 00:03:15,320 --> 00:03:16,529 Cousin Yun? 38 00:03:17,780 --> 00:03:19,657 You've grown into a fine young man. 39 00:03:19,741 --> 00:03:21,409 I almost didn't recognize you. 40 00:03:29,417 --> 00:03:31,586 Oh, no! The new brush! 41 00:03:31,669 --> 00:03:33,713 Uncle asked me to fetch it for him! 42 00:03:33,796 --> 00:03:35,548 You've already stained the weasel-hair! 43 00:03:35,632 --> 00:03:38,009 Surely, someone would have used it before long. 44 00:03:38,635 --> 00:03:39,802 I don't see the trouble. 45 00:03:41,554 --> 00:03:42,722 [Won sighs] 46 00:03:42,805 --> 00:03:46,434 And he was laughing so heartily. I was taken aback. 47 00:03:46,517 --> 00:03:48,478 [laughter] 48 00:03:51,064 --> 00:03:54,067 -[elder 1] Oh, look, he's brought it back. -[elder 2] Ah, that's the brush? 49 00:03:54,817 --> 00:03:56,361 [sighing] 50 00:03:59,489 --> 00:04:01,616 What's this, Won? Did you use the brush? 51 00:04:01,699 --> 00:04:03,952 How could you have shown such disrespect? 52 00:04:04,035 --> 00:04:06,788 Won, explain yourself to the elder. 53 00:04:07,664 --> 00:04:09,916 -Well, you see, I-- -[elder 2] Now, wait just a minute. 54 00:04:10,917 --> 00:04:15,129 Why don't we first have a look at what young Master Won has written? 55 00:04:17,465 --> 00:04:21,177 You did write this, didn't you? Tell us the truth now. 56 00:04:21,761 --> 00:04:23,429 [elder 3] I would like to see it as well. 57 00:04:23,513 --> 00:04:26,140 My goodness. Brother, look at this. 58 00:04:26,224 --> 00:04:28,351 -Here, read for yourself. -[sighs] 59 00:04:34,107 --> 00:04:37,026 -[exclaims, chuckles] -[all chuckling] 60 00:04:37,110 --> 00:04:39,279 Well now, what a clever lad he is. 61 00:04:39,362 --> 00:04:41,489 [singer] ♪ Will you please Explain the merits ♪ 62 00:04:41,572 --> 00:04:44,993 ♪ Of the sacred herb from the south Tobacco? ♪ 63 00:04:45,076 --> 00:04:49,998 ♪ The examination hall Becomes quite a spectacle ♪ 64 00:04:50,873 --> 00:04:52,542 ♪ Whose son could he be? ♪ 65 00:04:52,625 --> 00:04:55,586 ♪ His scholarship is truly exceptional ♪ 66 00:04:55,670 --> 00:04:58,881 ♪ Thankfully, I have made A good living with this pansori ♪ 67 00:04:58,965 --> 00:05:01,718 ♪ Ha! What else to say? So I'll sing it for you ♪ 68 00:05:01,801 --> 00:05:03,469 ♪ As you want me to ♪ 69 00:05:03,553 --> 00:05:06,639 ♪ Wishing you'll get to the top ♪ 70 00:05:06,723 --> 00:05:07,807 My lord, if I may. 71 00:05:07,890 --> 00:05:10,393 ♪ Even if you slip the examiner A few coins… ♪ 72 00:05:10,476 --> 00:05:13,146 -It isn't much, but still. -Oh, you shouldn't have. 73 00:05:13,229 --> 00:05:16,566 ♪ Or look around for clues ♪ 74 00:05:16,649 --> 00:05:20,320 ♪ A stiff neck And bad headache you'll get ♪ 75 00:05:20,903 --> 00:05:23,823 ♪ Even with a good cheat sheet ♪ 76 00:05:23,906 --> 00:05:26,200 -Take a seat. -♪ Oh, what's the use? ♪ 77 00:05:26,284 --> 00:05:28,703 ♪ This one copies secretly All the answers ♪ 78 00:05:28,786 --> 00:05:30,705 ♪ And this one Doesn't even bother hiding it ♪ 79 00:05:30,788 --> 00:05:32,665 -That is not true! -You even copied his name. 80 00:05:32,749 --> 00:05:35,460 ♪ And what about that scholar With no advantage and no luck? ♪ 81 00:05:35,543 --> 00:05:37,503 -No, it's not what you think. -You've disgraced yourself. 82 00:05:37,587 --> 00:05:39,797 There is nothing under heaven that escapes my notice. 83 00:05:39,881 --> 00:05:41,966 ♪ He is expelled From the examination hall! ♪ 84 00:05:42,050 --> 00:05:44,177 -♪ Faced with an unprecedented question ♪ -Not another word! 85 00:05:44,260 --> 00:05:46,929 ♪ The hall falls into confusion ♪ 86 00:05:47,013 --> 00:05:52,643 ♪ Such as the graceful crane ♪ 87 00:05:55,563 --> 00:05:58,107 ♪ With calm, serene eyes ♪ 88 00:05:58,191 --> 00:06:02,070 ♪ A faint smile upon his lips ♪ 89 00:06:03,696 --> 00:06:06,491 ♪ Beautiful brushstrokes appear ♪ 90 00:06:06,574 --> 00:06:09,160 ♪ Like a black dragon ♪ 91 00:06:09,243 --> 00:06:14,457 ♪ Soaring to the sky, so strong ♪ 92 00:06:14,540 --> 00:06:19,378 ♪ It can reach the blue heavens ♪ 93 00:06:20,213 --> 00:06:21,631 ♪ Behold! ♪ 94 00:06:21,714 --> 00:06:22,965 ♪ He is here ♪ 95 00:06:23,049 --> 00:06:25,551 ♪ Yes, he is right here! ♪ 96 00:06:25,635 --> 00:06:29,055 ♪ The royal flower gets you at the top ♪ 97 00:06:29,138 --> 00:06:30,139 ♪ It's him ♪ 98 00:06:31,015 --> 00:06:34,769 ♪ He is right here! ♪ 99 00:06:34,852 --> 00:06:37,647 [elder 1] My worries for you were mountainous, 100 00:06:37,730 --> 00:06:41,150 knowing you had only that taciturn father of yours to study under. 101 00:06:41,234 --> 00:06:42,443 [elder 2] Tell us, Won, 102 00:06:42,527 --> 00:06:45,279 surely you must have at least one literary companion? 103 00:06:45,363 --> 00:06:49,492 Someone with whom you exchange letters and share a friendship through words? 104 00:06:51,828 --> 00:06:53,704 [servant] We'll clear the table now, my lord. 105 00:06:55,790 --> 00:06:59,085 [elder 1] He's such a clever lad, I'm sure he has many such friends. 106 00:06:59,168 --> 00:07:02,463 And if he doesn't, there's no one to blame, save his father. 107 00:07:02,547 --> 00:07:05,633 -[laughter] -As his father, I humbly apologize. 108 00:07:05,716 --> 00:07:07,969 [laughter continues] 109 00:07:08,052 --> 00:07:11,430 [Uncle] His cleverness shone through the recent initial examination as well. 110 00:07:13,641 --> 00:07:17,103 Who would have known His Majesty would ask about the virtues of tobacco? 111 00:07:17,186 --> 00:07:18,479 [elder 3] Yes, indeed. 112 00:07:19,480 --> 00:07:22,316 Won, why don't you share with us what you wrote? 113 00:07:22,400 --> 00:07:23,985 Recite to us your answer. 114 00:07:26,696 --> 00:07:30,366 As tobacco's bitter scent fills my mouth with smoke, 115 00:07:32,160 --> 00:07:34,537 the words I wished to say can no longer come out, 116 00:07:35,037 --> 00:07:36,581 and regret fills my heart. 117 00:07:36,664 --> 00:07:39,208 But before I can give my emotional speech, 118 00:07:39,292 --> 00:07:41,377 I breathe out smoke instead of words. 119 00:07:41,461 --> 00:07:42,962 Thus, none may hear me, 120 00:07:43,045 --> 00:07:45,465 which is the rightful path of a loyal subject. 121 00:07:45,548 --> 00:07:46,883 [laughter] 122 00:07:46,966 --> 00:07:50,511 It is indeed. A flawless answer, young man. 123 00:07:50,595 --> 00:07:55,349 I have no doubt he will achieve top honors in the palace examination. 124 00:07:55,433 --> 00:07:59,770 I'm honored, but whatever I achieve is thanks to my literary friend. 125 00:07:59,854 --> 00:08:03,649 Shut up, you fool! Why would you attribute your cleverness to somebody else? 126 00:08:03,733 --> 00:08:06,068 Besides, if this literary friend was so great, 127 00:08:06,152 --> 00:08:08,321 his name would've been well known long ago. 128 00:08:08,404 --> 00:08:10,364 [laughter] 129 00:08:12,617 --> 00:08:13,910 [elder 1] You make a good point. 130 00:08:13,993 --> 00:08:15,953 [elders laughing] 131 00:08:16,704 --> 00:08:20,082 Have you ever given me the opportunity to make my name known? 132 00:08:23,503 --> 00:08:24,962 [elder 1] The elder speaks true. 133 00:08:26,297 --> 00:08:27,840 [elder 2] One thing's for certain, 134 00:08:27,924 --> 00:08:31,302 when the boy talks, he most certainly takes after his father. 135 00:08:44,440 --> 00:08:46,776 It seems our clan's future rests on you alone. 136 00:08:46,859 --> 00:08:48,444 All thanks to you, dear cousin. 137 00:08:48,528 --> 00:08:53,950 Because of you, I have deeply felt, and come to know many things. 138 00:09:12,218 --> 00:09:14,845 [Bun-hong shouting] Miss Yun, where are you? 139 00:09:15,346 --> 00:09:17,056 The madam is looking for you! 140 00:09:17,640 --> 00:09:21,185 [Yun] Please, Won. You already had plenty of talent. 141 00:09:21,269 --> 00:09:23,062 I merely showed you the way. 142 00:09:26,148 --> 00:09:29,235 [madam] Did I not tell you to stay by Yun's side at all times? 143 00:09:29,735 --> 00:09:31,112 [Bun-hong] I'm sorry, madam. 144 00:09:31,195 --> 00:09:33,489 But you know how Miss Yun can disappear. 145 00:09:34,865 --> 00:09:36,867 [both panting] 146 00:10:32,173 --> 00:10:35,343 [person] Not only are they honored to be deemed worthy of your clan's seed, 147 00:10:35,426 --> 00:10:38,054 but when they heard the bride would be taught to read and draw 148 00:10:38,137 --> 00:10:39,472 by such a virtuous lady, 149 00:10:39,555 --> 00:10:41,515 even the mother was ready to be considered. 150 00:10:42,058 --> 00:10:46,687 As I told you before, the elder daughter is gentle and comely like her father. 151 00:10:47,188 --> 00:10:50,900 The younger takes after her mother and only really shows a head for trade. 152 00:10:51,942 --> 00:10:54,236 Therefore, you only need to look at the elder. 153 00:10:59,200 --> 00:11:00,785 [chattering] 154 00:11:00,868 --> 00:11:01,994 HARYANGGYO 155 00:11:02,078 --> 00:11:03,954 [vendor] Silk! Silk for sale! 156 00:11:04,038 --> 00:11:06,749 -[animals chittering] -[cages rattling] 157 00:11:06,832 --> 00:11:09,377 -[shopper 1] Look! It walks on its hands. -[shopper 2] Oh, my! 158 00:11:13,589 --> 00:11:15,758 [vendor] The finest silk from China. 159 00:11:15,841 --> 00:11:18,719 The highest quality at a lower price. Come, have a look. 160 00:11:27,228 --> 00:11:30,022 We are honored to have you call on us, madam. 161 00:11:30,523 --> 00:11:33,526 Goodness, I never thought I'd meet you in person. 162 00:11:36,404 --> 00:11:38,864 Are these all the pallets of tobacco you're selling? 163 00:11:38,948 --> 00:11:40,408 No, certainly not. 164 00:11:40,908 --> 00:11:43,160 We keep the stock worthy of guests elsewhere. 165 00:11:43,244 --> 00:11:45,329 These shipments were too damp to sell here, 166 00:11:45,413 --> 00:11:46,539 so we set them aside. 167 00:11:46,622 --> 00:11:48,332 We'll send these to Hwaseong instead. 168 00:11:49,333 --> 00:11:50,584 Hwaseong? 169 00:11:50,668 --> 00:11:53,796 His Majesty is carrying out some great project in that district. 170 00:11:53,879 --> 00:11:55,881 Workers from all across the land have gathered there. 171 00:11:55,965 --> 00:12:00,094 And what do workers do when they gather, but smoke tobacco merrily? 172 00:12:00,177 --> 00:12:01,846 Oh, how can I put it better? 173 00:12:01,929 --> 00:12:03,305 Kill two birds with one stone. 174 00:12:03,389 --> 00:12:05,099 Kill a bird with stones. 175 00:12:07,601 --> 00:12:10,146 Madam, allow me to escort you inside here. 176 00:12:10,229 --> 00:12:12,982 Yes, madam. Do follow us to the inner quarters. 177 00:12:24,243 --> 00:12:25,244 [gasps] 178 00:12:25,953 --> 00:12:26,996 I knew it. 179 00:12:27,079 --> 00:12:30,541 Since you recognize it, I'm glad I spent all that money. 180 00:12:30,624 --> 00:12:32,960 I can scarcely contain my joy. 181 00:12:33,043 --> 00:12:35,880 A genuine Saimdang grass-and-insect painting. 182 00:12:35,963 --> 00:12:38,007 Is it not truly beautiful? 183 00:12:39,425 --> 00:12:40,426 [sighs] 184 00:12:42,803 --> 00:12:43,804 Uh, madam. 185 00:12:43,888 --> 00:12:45,306 As you enjoy these things, 186 00:12:45,389 --> 00:12:47,725 I have something else that may be of interest. 187 00:12:47,808 --> 00:12:50,603 If you like, I will take you to it at once. 188 00:12:59,069 --> 00:13:00,446 [sighs] 189 00:13:04,116 --> 00:13:05,326 [gasps] 190 00:13:07,203 --> 00:13:08,204 My word. 191 00:13:09,413 --> 00:13:11,624 You have an original Master Danwon? 192 00:13:11,707 --> 00:13:13,918 Yes, we certainly do. 193 00:13:14,001 --> 00:13:16,545 You have no idea how many people told me 194 00:13:16,629 --> 00:13:19,173 how knowledgeable you are in matters of the arts, 195 00:13:19,256 --> 00:13:23,344 but for a novice such as I, your keen insight is truly overwhelming. 196 00:13:27,348 --> 00:13:29,600 Is she not breathtaking in person? 197 00:13:31,519 --> 00:13:32,520 No? 198 00:13:39,026 --> 00:13:40,319 -[doctor] Huh. -Your thoughts, sir? 199 00:13:41,445 --> 00:13:44,156 [doctor sighing] 200 00:13:46,158 --> 00:13:47,409 Hmm. 201 00:13:49,662 --> 00:13:50,996 [groans] 202 00:13:52,122 --> 00:13:56,377 My lady, bearing a child with this girl will be difficult. 203 00:13:56,460 --> 00:13:57,461 [stammers] 204 00:14:00,089 --> 00:14:01,882 -You have done well. -Yes, my lady. 205 00:14:03,425 --> 00:14:06,178 -What on earth are you talking about? -[clears throat] 206 00:14:06,262 --> 00:14:10,099 What a lovely house you have, it's decorated with exceeding taste. 207 00:14:10,182 --> 00:14:11,267 Yes. 208 00:14:11,350 --> 00:14:14,019 You have not simply displayed your precious items, 209 00:14:14,103 --> 00:14:17,606 but used them to create harmonious splendor which delights the eye. 210 00:14:18,274 --> 00:14:20,067 I find it most enjoyable. 211 00:14:20,150 --> 00:14:21,694 Yes. Well… 212 00:14:22,194 --> 00:14:24,405 A humble novice such as myself cannot rest 213 00:14:24,488 --> 00:14:26,866 until she gets her hands on something of value. 214 00:14:28,075 --> 00:14:29,535 Would you like one of them? 215 00:14:29,618 --> 00:14:31,871 Please, take any painting you wish as a gift. 216 00:14:31,954 --> 00:14:33,998 I can even summon Master Danwon himself. 217 00:14:35,958 --> 00:14:38,168 Would that it were a suitable match, 218 00:14:38,878 --> 00:14:41,755 but alas, it seems it was not meant to be. 219 00:14:42,965 --> 00:14:45,676 [person] I brought the refreshments you asked for, Mother! 220 00:14:52,349 --> 00:14:56,729 Uh, we made fresh juak. Please enjoy them, madam. 221 00:14:59,273 --> 00:15:01,233 Oh… uh… 222 00:15:01,317 --> 00:15:03,903 What's wrong? They're really tasty. 223 00:15:06,030 --> 00:15:08,240 -[chuckles] -What? 224 00:15:09,074 --> 00:15:10,075 What? 225 00:15:11,118 --> 00:15:12,536 Damn you, you quack. 226 00:15:16,665 --> 00:15:17,666 Hmm. 227 00:15:20,419 --> 00:15:21,462 Mmm. 228 00:15:22,546 --> 00:15:24,006 They're really good. 229 00:15:25,925 --> 00:15:27,426 -[game pieces rattle] -[person] Hmm. 230 00:15:30,387 --> 00:15:31,388 [sighs] 231 00:15:31,472 --> 00:15:32,556 [child grunts] 232 00:15:35,851 --> 00:15:40,022 I will move here. That's my final decision. 233 00:15:40,773 --> 00:15:42,107 What do you think of that? 234 00:15:46,195 --> 00:15:48,364 -[snoring] -Hmm? 235 00:15:48,447 --> 00:15:50,074 [chuckles] 236 00:15:50,157 --> 00:15:51,825 [door opens] 237 00:15:53,202 --> 00:15:54,495 [shushes] 238 00:15:58,791 --> 00:16:00,501 [grunting] 239 00:16:01,210 --> 00:16:02,211 Let's see. 240 00:16:03,462 --> 00:16:04,546 Mm-hmm. 241 00:16:08,717 --> 00:16:11,303 He made the most wonderful move just now. 242 00:16:11,387 --> 00:16:14,598 [chuckles] I guess he fell asleep before my turn was over. 243 00:16:15,224 --> 00:16:19,436 Mark my words, he will rise higher than anyone in our house. 244 00:16:19,937 --> 00:16:22,773 He's been staying with us for six days. 245 00:16:23,399 --> 00:16:26,276 Shouldn't your great-nephew return to his home now? 246 00:16:26,360 --> 00:16:28,654 What harm is there if he stays, hmm? 247 00:16:28,737 --> 00:16:31,323 That way, when he's gone, we won't miss him as much. 248 00:16:32,324 --> 00:16:34,243 You truly rate his worth that high? 249 00:16:36,912 --> 00:16:39,248 Is he not extraordinary? 250 00:16:39,331 --> 00:16:42,751 Just last year, he would throw the stones all over the chamber. 251 00:16:42,835 --> 00:16:47,172 But now, he has become a worthy opponent. [chuckles] 252 00:16:48,632 --> 00:16:49,800 [sighs] 253 00:16:57,808 --> 00:16:59,810 [whimsical music playing] 254 00:17:05,315 --> 00:17:08,277 [sighs] All right. 255 00:17:12,823 --> 00:17:13,824 Your arms. 256 00:17:19,163 --> 00:17:21,665 Simply lovely, truly. 257 00:17:21,749 --> 00:17:24,543 When you go, this is what you must do. 258 00:17:25,294 --> 00:17:27,504 Stand someplace where the lord will notice. 259 00:17:27,588 --> 00:17:30,716 Then say to him, "I have brought a gift for your lady wife." 260 00:17:30,799 --> 00:17:34,762 Then you give him a look like this, "Ooh." 261 00:17:34,845 --> 00:17:36,930 -[chuckles] -Show me you can do it. 262 00:17:37,014 --> 00:17:41,602 Go on. That's it. Like… 263 00:17:42,186 --> 00:17:43,771 Like this? 264 00:17:43,854 --> 00:17:47,066 That's it! Exactly! 265 00:17:50,402 --> 00:17:52,905 [door creaks open] 266 00:17:55,365 --> 00:17:58,619 -[door creaking] -[sighing] 267 00:18:05,626 --> 00:18:07,544 [creaking] 268 00:18:11,131 --> 00:18:14,468 -[door creaking] -[sighing] 269 00:18:15,469 --> 00:18:17,471 [rooster crowing] 270 00:18:17,554 --> 00:18:19,389 [creaking continues] 271 00:18:25,729 --> 00:18:27,940 -[creaking stops] -[sighs] 272 00:18:32,111 --> 00:18:33,195 -[door opens] -[gasps] 273 00:18:33,278 --> 00:18:34,404 [Lord grunts] 274 00:18:40,869 --> 00:18:41,870 Hmm? 275 00:18:53,841 --> 00:18:55,551 [clears throat] 276 00:19:04,476 --> 00:19:08,605 Uh, hello, my dear. And you are? 277 00:19:09,606 --> 00:19:12,568 [stammers] Good day, my lord. 278 00:19:15,696 --> 00:19:16,780 [grunts] 279 00:19:20,325 --> 00:19:21,910 [clears throat] 280 00:19:27,499 --> 00:19:29,459 [door creaks open] 281 00:19:33,380 --> 00:19:34,381 Oh. 282 00:19:36,425 --> 00:19:39,178 My lady. I found this, um… 283 00:19:40,888 --> 00:19:41,930 [clears throat] 284 00:19:55,611 --> 00:19:57,821 My mother bid me to come here with this. 285 00:19:58,405 --> 00:20:01,033 She said it must be delivered to you today, 286 00:20:01,116 --> 00:20:03,285 so I came here as soon as I could. 287 00:20:06,872 --> 00:20:10,959 The way you're soaked in the rain, it's quite bold, my dear. 288 00:20:12,252 --> 00:20:14,671 [sneezes, sniffles] 289 00:20:14,755 --> 00:20:17,925 Your mother personally bid you to come to me in the rain, 290 00:20:18,634 --> 00:20:20,510 with no jangot to cover yourself? 291 00:20:23,305 --> 00:20:24,681 Come inside and get warm. 292 00:20:24,765 --> 00:20:26,642 You will return when the sun has risen. 293 00:20:27,142 --> 00:20:31,396 You tell your mother that I hold her wisdom in high regard, 294 00:20:32,648 --> 00:20:34,233 but there are lines she mustn't cross. 295 00:20:35,275 --> 00:20:38,737 Gye-hwa, bring something for her to change into and some hot water. 296 00:20:38,820 --> 00:20:39,947 [Gye-hwa] Yes, madam. 297 00:20:40,948 --> 00:20:42,658 [clearing throat] 298 00:20:50,582 --> 00:20:54,127 [Lord sighs] What a vulgar family. 299 00:20:55,087 --> 00:20:57,506 To waste a young girl's health on a meager gift. 300 00:20:57,589 --> 00:20:58,882 [sighs] 301 00:20:58,966 --> 00:21:01,426 If the day passes smoothly, there's no cause for concern. 302 00:21:01,510 --> 00:21:03,679 It troubles me to see a young girl stricken. 303 00:21:03,762 --> 00:21:05,555 Especially one who came as a guest. 304 00:21:06,098 --> 00:21:07,516 Prepare some medicine as well. 305 00:21:07,599 --> 00:21:09,017 At once, my lord. 306 00:21:09,101 --> 00:21:10,602 Has she eaten anything today? 307 00:21:10,686 --> 00:21:14,398 Yes, my lord. We prepared a porridge for the girl, as madam instructed. 308 00:21:14,481 --> 00:21:16,608 You feed mere porridge to a sickly girl? 309 00:21:18,235 --> 00:21:19,236 [grunts] 310 00:21:19,319 --> 00:21:21,196 -Here, take this a moment. -Yes, my lord. 311 00:21:22,614 --> 00:21:23,615 Oh, dear. 312 00:21:23,699 --> 00:21:26,326 My humble thanks to His Lordship. 313 00:21:26,410 --> 00:21:27,661 -[Lord grunts] -[groans] 314 00:21:29,246 --> 00:21:30,247 [grunts] 315 00:21:33,583 --> 00:21:35,669 [servant] Pick only those that are without blemish. 316 00:21:37,504 --> 00:21:39,006 Mind the pathway. 317 00:21:43,677 --> 00:21:45,679 [worms chewing] 318 00:22:07,409 --> 00:22:09,911 [servant] See there? That patch of ground has sunk again. 319 00:22:11,246 --> 00:22:13,290 -[worker] I see it now. -[servant] Spray some water on it at once. 320 00:22:31,183 --> 00:22:34,728 [Gye-hwa] Madam, it is I, Gye-hwa. Permission to enter? 321 00:22:41,610 --> 00:22:43,278 And what could that be? 322 00:22:43,361 --> 00:22:46,698 It's from the Lady of the First Rank in the Left State Councilor's household. 323 00:22:47,574 --> 00:22:48,992 It is a velvet antler. 324 00:22:54,414 --> 00:22:55,415 Hmm. 325 00:22:55,499 --> 00:22:59,419 It would appear by this, the lady has something to say to me. 326 00:23:01,046 --> 00:23:03,256 Find something fitting to send in return. 327 00:23:03,757 --> 00:23:05,926 If she wishes to see me, I shall oblige. 328 00:23:21,650 --> 00:23:24,069 It's been too long since you last called. 329 00:23:24,152 --> 00:23:26,655 To tell the truth, I've been terribly lonesome here. 330 00:23:26,738 --> 00:23:30,283 My sincerest apologies. I should not have delayed. 331 00:23:31,034 --> 00:23:32,911 I hope all is well in your household. 332 00:23:32,994 --> 00:23:33,995 In mine, yes. 333 00:23:34,830 --> 00:23:37,958 It would seem that your house is where the disorder lies. 334 00:23:39,042 --> 00:23:40,710 Really, my dear, 335 00:23:40,794 --> 00:23:44,297 it seems to me that a man's heart beats in your womanly chest. 336 00:23:48,260 --> 00:23:51,179 You would personally select Lord Yoo's concubine? 337 00:23:53,473 --> 00:23:55,058 -[chuckles] -Ah. 338 00:23:55,142 --> 00:23:56,893 You know as well as I, 339 00:23:56,977 --> 00:23:59,646 that Bukchon's walls are built lower than most. 340 00:24:00,897 --> 00:24:04,860 Tell me, when shall you bring her in? 341 00:24:05,610 --> 00:24:07,362 I am still looking for her. 342 00:24:08,155 --> 00:24:10,282 One cannot bring just any girl in. 343 00:24:10,365 --> 00:24:12,242 There are many things to consider. 344 00:24:13,952 --> 00:24:14,953 Hmm. 345 00:24:18,915 --> 00:24:23,170 Recently, your husband sent mine a gift. 346 00:24:23,253 --> 00:24:27,174 It was a considerable amount of tobacco of the highest quality. 347 00:24:28,717 --> 00:24:32,387 But I thought the Lord Councilor had left such ways behind. 348 00:24:36,266 --> 00:24:37,392 Oh, my. 349 00:24:38,602 --> 00:24:40,937 Has this news really passed you by? 350 00:24:42,147 --> 00:24:44,900 [sighs] Whatever could you mean? 351 00:24:44,983 --> 00:24:48,904 The concubine, has she not already been selected? 352 00:24:50,739 --> 00:24:54,201 Where else could this high-quality tobacco have come from then? 353 00:24:55,243 --> 00:24:57,537 Haryanggyo is the only answer. 354 00:24:58,622 --> 00:25:00,207 It seems that Lord Yoo, 355 00:25:00,957 --> 00:25:05,128 has already developed quite a taste for the merchandise of that little shop. 356 00:25:05,879 --> 00:25:07,422 [tense music playing] 357 00:25:07,505 --> 00:25:09,382 Was that not what you were planning? 358 00:25:09,966 --> 00:25:13,178 Is that not why you took that girl as his concubine? 359 00:25:17,057 --> 00:25:20,018 -[porter 1] Make way, make way! -[porter 2] Get those boxes and move them. 360 00:25:20,101 --> 00:25:21,394 -[crowd chattering] -[gasps] 361 00:25:21,478 --> 00:25:24,105 My word, what is all that commotion? 362 00:25:24,189 --> 00:25:26,733 Oh, my goodness. Look at that. 363 00:25:26,816 --> 00:25:28,235 If you didn't know better, 364 00:25:28,318 --> 00:25:32,697 one might think they were wedding gifts for a family with an upcoming marriage. 365 00:25:36,493 --> 00:25:39,287 [passerby] I suppose I'd be grateful for a nobleman's seed too. 366 00:25:39,371 --> 00:25:41,831 -[porter] Put the crops on that side. -[passerby 2] All these marvelous objects. 367 00:25:41,915 --> 00:25:43,917 -[passerby 3] Inside that box? -[passerby 4] Sell my daughter for less. 368 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:45,293 [passerby 3] Hush! What if madam hears you? 369 00:25:46,127 --> 00:25:47,671 [palanquin bearer] The lady's coming out. 370 00:25:51,967 --> 00:25:54,427 [porter] Pallets over to the left side, parcels to the right. 371 00:25:54,511 --> 00:25:56,263 -Hey, be careful. -[porter 2] Put your back into it! 372 00:25:56,346 --> 00:25:57,347 Push, man! 373 00:25:57,430 --> 00:25:59,307 Oh, madam, right this way. 374 00:25:59,391 --> 00:26:00,725 [porter 2] Boxes this way! 375 00:26:03,937 --> 00:26:05,605 [porter 3] Be careful with that. 376 00:26:06,815 --> 00:26:08,566 [porter 2] Whoa, this item is precious! 377 00:26:10,819 --> 00:26:14,239 Madam. Madam, madam. 378 00:26:15,824 --> 00:26:18,868 I'm certain I told you not to come anywhere near us. 379 00:26:21,121 --> 00:26:22,414 What is the meaning of this? 380 00:26:22,497 --> 00:26:23,832 Please excuse me, madam. 381 00:26:24,332 --> 00:26:25,667 I received your message, 382 00:26:25,750 --> 00:26:29,087 but ignorant wench that I am, I felt I had no choice but to do this. 383 00:26:29,587 --> 00:26:32,924 -That's why I came to see you. -I have no reason to accept these, 384 00:26:33,633 --> 00:26:35,176 so take them back at once. 385 00:26:38,388 --> 00:26:39,389 [sighs] 386 00:26:40,807 --> 00:26:42,600 [sighs] Madam! 387 00:26:43,184 --> 00:26:44,477 -Gye-hwa, come. -Yes, ma'am. 388 00:26:44,561 --> 00:26:45,687 Turn this lady out of doors. 389 00:26:46,980 --> 00:26:48,565 -Madam! -This way. [grunts] 390 00:26:48,648 --> 00:26:52,277 I see you're displeased. I understand that at least. 391 00:26:52,777 --> 00:26:56,656 How could it be otherwise? We are both but women. 392 00:27:00,452 --> 00:27:01,453 What? 393 00:27:01,536 --> 00:27:04,247 Madam, a lowborn wench like I, 394 00:27:04,331 --> 00:27:08,084 shall never forget what you have done by showing favor to my girl. 395 00:27:08,960 --> 00:27:11,046 I am sure that without your leave, 396 00:27:11,129 --> 00:27:14,007 His Lordship would never have come to visit me, 397 00:27:14,090 --> 00:27:16,968 and tell me he'd chosen my So-ok himself. 398 00:27:22,682 --> 00:27:25,602 One thing, is there a date you'd like to take her in? 399 00:27:25,685 --> 00:27:30,231 I will make sure to teach her properly by then and send her to you straight away. 400 00:27:31,649 --> 00:27:33,485 I am ever so grateful, madam. 401 00:27:49,876 --> 00:27:50,877 [sighs] 402 00:27:51,378 --> 00:27:52,379 [sniffles] 403 00:27:52,921 --> 00:27:56,758 Hmm, let's see. Then we go like this. 404 00:27:56,841 --> 00:27:58,176 [laughs] 405 00:27:58,259 --> 00:27:59,302 Let me try now. 406 00:27:59,386 --> 00:28:02,847 -Like this. [laughs] -Oh, please, my lord, stop moving! 407 00:28:02,931 --> 00:28:05,850 [Lord Yoo] All right. All right, all right, all right. Try it like this. 408 00:28:05,934 --> 00:28:09,771 -Oh. [groaning] -[stammers, laughing] 409 00:28:10,563 --> 00:28:11,731 [whines] 410 00:28:13,066 --> 00:28:15,026 -Please make it again. -Yes, of course. 411 00:28:15,819 --> 00:28:19,614 Now, do try your best this time, hmm? Here. 412 00:28:27,205 --> 00:28:28,498 [Lord Yoo] Let's see. 413 00:28:43,388 --> 00:28:46,224 The mistress of the tobacco shop was here earlier. 414 00:28:47,559 --> 00:28:49,018 [clears throat] 415 00:28:49,102 --> 00:28:51,771 It seems that vulgar woman came by unannounced. 416 00:28:52,564 --> 00:28:54,774 You must have been quite surprised, dear. 417 00:28:55,358 --> 00:28:56,359 That girl. 418 00:28:57,819 --> 00:28:59,738 Do you find her to your liking? 419 00:29:06,536 --> 00:29:07,537 My lady, 420 00:29:08,621 --> 00:29:10,957 I told you many times it was unnecessary, 421 00:29:11,040 --> 00:29:13,001 but you would not be dissuaded. 422 00:29:13,084 --> 00:29:16,212 I'm truly sorry for making you bear this burden alone. 423 00:29:16,713 --> 00:29:19,007 It's not a position of great importance. 424 00:29:19,090 --> 00:29:21,468 I thought someone like her would do well. 425 00:29:26,431 --> 00:29:27,432 [sighs] 426 00:29:41,070 --> 00:29:43,072 [rooster crowing] 427 00:29:49,120 --> 00:29:53,291 [Gye-hwa] Madam, a gift has arrived from the Chief Royal Secretary's residence. 428 00:29:53,875 --> 00:29:59,088 And ladies from other various houses have also sent some small gift boxes. 429 00:29:59,172 --> 00:30:00,757 Shall I bring them in together? 430 00:30:02,425 --> 00:30:03,760 [sighs] 431 00:30:15,980 --> 00:30:19,108 [laughter] 432 00:30:19,192 --> 00:30:21,027 Oh, that is too much. 433 00:30:21,736 --> 00:30:24,781 I was visiting with my sixth cousin's maternal aunt. 434 00:30:25,907 --> 00:30:27,826 She's close with the tobacco shop woman, 435 00:30:27,909 --> 00:30:30,620 and she told me that the second daughter 436 00:30:31,120 --> 00:30:34,165 has already gone to visit the lord in the night. 437 00:30:34,249 --> 00:30:35,875 Let's just say, she wasn't so innocent. 438 00:30:35,959 --> 00:30:37,877 -Oh my, that indecent girl! -Good heavens. 439 00:30:37,961 --> 00:30:40,505 Some say they've even heard the sound of a baby crying 440 00:30:40,588 --> 00:30:42,048 from the Master of Rites' quarters. 441 00:30:42,131 --> 00:30:44,592 With child before me? No girl is that fast. 442 00:30:44,676 --> 00:30:46,886 [laughter] 443 00:30:48,054 --> 00:30:49,347 According to what I heard, 444 00:30:49,430 --> 00:30:53,017 it's the girl's mother who the lord has been having indecent relations with. 445 00:30:53,101 --> 00:30:55,395 -[gasps] -Is that so? 446 00:30:55,478 --> 00:30:56,729 Surely not. 447 00:30:57,564 --> 00:30:59,941 The Minister would not involve himself with that wench. 448 00:31:00,024 --> 00:31:03,695 Whatever the case may be, they say the girl was with child already. 449 00:31:03,778 --> 00:31:08,241 To avoid a scandal, Lady Cho is making a pretense of taking in a concubine, 450 00:31:08,324 --> 00:31:09,701 to appear generous. 451 00:31:10,285 --> 00:31:13,663 To think of how loftily she held herself. 452 00:31:13,746 --> 00:31:17,125 Come to think of it, it's been some time since we sent her gifts. 453 00:31:17,208 --> 00:31:18,418 Yet she still hasn't-- 454 00:31:19,002 --> 00:31:20,545 [gasps] Madam. 455 00:31:21,671 --> 00:31:25,800 I could hear your peals of laughter all the way from my inner chambers. 456 00:31:26,467 --> 00:31:29,262 It seems you were sharing an amusing tale. 457 00:31:29,345 --> 00:31:32,807 Please do share it with me as well. I am most curious. 458 00:31:32,891 --> 00:31:36,102 It had been so long since I heard from you, I wondered if you would come. 459 00:31:37,520 --> 00:31:39,731 [sniffs] Mmm. The fragrance is quite lovely here. 460 00:31:39,814 --> 00:31:43,067 -Yes, indeed, as is the weather. -[chuckles] 461 00:31:50,742 --> 00:31:52,201 [sighs] 462 00:31:52,827 --> 00:31:54,078 [So-ok] Aren't I pretty? 463 00:31:54,579 --> 00:31:56,664 [chuckles] I'm getting better. Look. 464 00:31:57,790 --> 00:32:00,084 -One, two… -[gasps, laughs] 465 00:32:00,168 --> 00:32:01,753 [So-ok laughs] 466 00:32:04,213 --> 00:32:05,214 Look, Mal-ttong! 467 00:32:06,424 --> 00:32:07,425 [laughs] 468 00:32:13,890 --> 00:32:15,391 [laughing continues] 469 00:32:18,311 --> 00:32:19,771 [So-ok] You should try. 470 00:32:34,744 --> 00:32:35,745 [sighs] 471 00:32:41,626 --> 00:32:42,627 [So-ok] Oh! 472 00:32:44,921 --> 00:32:47,882 I noticed that spring had arrived in full this morning. 473 00:32:47,966 --> 00:32:50,093 I wanted to bring some of it to you. 474 00:32:52,387 --> 00:32:56,432 I hope you slept soundly last night, uh, madam. 475 00:33:16,369 --> 00:33:17,370 Cho-hui. 476 00:33:21,374 --> 00:33:22,375 [gasps] 477 00:33:23,001 --> 00:33:24,585 [Bun-hong] What flower is that? 478 00:33:25,503 --> 00:33:26,504 It's lovely. 479 00:33:32,010 --> 00:33:33,803 What lovely petals. 480 00:33:34,387 --> 00:33:35,805 Do you like them as well? 481 00:33:39,475 --> 00:33:41,811 Perhaps they aren't so beautiful after all, 482 00:33:42,395 --> 00:33:44,230 for yours is the lovelier spring. 483 00:33:44,313 --> 00:33:45,565 [gasps] 484 00:33:45,648 --> 00:33:46,983 How do you do that, madam? 485 00:33:47,567 --> 00:33:49,068 Sound so smart when you talk? 486 00:33:51,070 --> 00:33:53,990 Your eyes fill with tears surprisingly quickly. 487 00:33:54,866 --> 00:33:55,908 [So-ok whimpers] 488 00:33:56,784 --> 00:33:59,704 Well, your heart is young still. 489 00:34:00,371 --> 00:34:01,372 [chuckles] 490 00:34:03,249 --> 00:34:04,250 [groans] 491 00:34:06,461 --> 00:34:09,172 You brought the flower, you may leave me now. 492 00:34:10,757 --> 00:34:11,758 Yes. 493 00:34:14,010 --> 00:34:16,429 Thank you so much for your time, my lady. 494 00:34:32,570 --> 00:34:35,573 MUN-HEUL 495 00:34:35,656 --> 00:34:36,699 [Yun] Mun-heul. 496 00:34:37,575 --> 00:34:39,619 This is the pen name I gave myself. 497 00:34:40,495 --> 00:34:43,790 I hope, like the moon that rises highest in the night sky, 498 00:34:43,873 --> 00:34:46,918 that my writings will at least flourish in darkness. 499 00:34:47,001 --> 00:34:50,588 Even if in my lifetime, they never see the light of day. 500 00:34:52,215 --> 00:34:56,385 That is why it is such comfort to me that I can share myself with you. 501 00:34:56,886 --> 00:34:59,055 From now on, I will write to you with my pen name. 502 00:35:00,306 --> 00:35:01,474 Speaking of which, 503 00:35:02,141 --> 00:35:06,062 if you are so inclined, would you use the pen name, Cho-hui? 504 00:35:06,729 --> 00:35:08,773 It's Nanseolheon's real name. 505 00:35:10,566 --> 00:35:12,443 [Won] On my way back from the village school, 506 00:35:12,527 --> 00:35:16,155 a flower petal fell, and landed softly in my hand. 507 00:35:17,615 --> 00:35:21,619 It felt as though fate itself had decreed it should come directly to me. 508 00:35:22,453 --> 00:35:24,330 I held it in my hand and brought it home. 509 00:35:24,413 --> 00:35:26,124 CHO-HUI 510 00:35:26,207 --> 00:35:28,209 I'm entrusting my fate to you. 511 00:35:28,835 --> 00:35:29,961 Please do not lose it. 512 00:36:08,541 --> 00:36:10,918 [people laughing] 513 00:36:13,212 --> 00:36:14,297 [person] My lord. 514 00:36:17,592 --> 00:36:18,759 You have a letter! 515 00:36:18,843 --> 00:36:21,053 [laughter continues] 516 00:36:22,763 --> 00:36:23,973 [person] Oh my… 517 00:36:24,056 --> 00:36:25,391 I'll leave it here. 518 00:36:25,474 --> 00:36:27,185 -[Won] How does it taste? -[person] Mmm. 519 00:36:27,768 --> 00:36:30,021 [laughter continues] 520 00:36:34,817 --> 00:36:39,530 I heard the Chief State Councilor's wife has a pipe no less than nine cheok long. 521 00:36:39,614 --> 00:36:42,909 That is what their steward said. The pipe is so long 522 00:36:42,992 --> 00:36:46,120 that her maidservant had to go to the next room to light it. 523 00:36:46,204 --> 00:36:47,830 [laughing] 524 00:36:47,914 --> 00:36:49,999 "Dearest? Have you put it in yet?" 525 00:36:50,082 --> 00:36:52,960 "Of course! You must suck harder, madam!" 526 00:36:53,044 --> 00:36:55,588 -That's very good. -Oh, my lord. 527 00:36:55,671 --> 00:36:57,673 MUN-HEUL 528 00:37:00,343 --> 00:37:01,552 [moans] 529 00:37:02,845 --> 00:37:05,014 [sighs] Excellent. 530 00:37:05,097 --> 00:37:06,390 -Is that so? -Yes. 531 00:37:06,474 --> 00:37:08,601 -Mine tastes somewhat sour. -Oh? 532 00:37:08,684 --> 00:37:10,937 There's a note of tartness in the throat. 533 00:37:11,020 --> 00:37:13,147 -Ah, the throat, huh? -Mmm. 534 00:37:13,814 --> 00:37:16,984 Oh. No, it needs more. 535 00:37:17,068 --> 00:37:18,569 Does that tartness 536 00:37:19,570 --> 00:37:22,573 give you a sense of pleasure as you inhale it? 537 00:37:23,491 --> 00:37:26,160 -My! That sounds like my first time. -Or does it… 538 00:37:26,244 --> 00:37:28,329 [courtesans laughing] 539 00:37:29,205 --> 00:37:31,207 [courtesan 1] I want to smoke that. 540 00:37:31,290 --> 00:37:33,542 I would give anything to feel that way again. 541 00:37:33,626 --> 00:37:36,212 [courtesan 2] Oh, it's from Samdeungcho. 542 00:37:37,088 --> 00:37:39,340 [courtesan 1] I knew the men from there were a bit tart. 543 00:37:39,423 --> 00:37:40,633 -[chuckling] -Be quiet. 544 00:37:42,843 --> 00:37:44,512 -Get out now. -[courtesan 3] What was that? 545 00:37:44,595 --> 00:37:46,597 [sentimental music playing] 546 00:37:55,064 --> 00:37:56,649 Cho-hui! 547 00:37:57,316 --> 00:37:58,651 [chuckles] 548 00:38:10,746 --> 00:38:12,957 MUN-HEUL 549 00:38:25,052 --> 00:38:26,721 What's changed, young master? 550 00:38:26,804 --> 00:38:29,807 You never used to eat things like this before. [chuckles] 551 00:38:33,519 --> 00:38:36,105 [Yun] To my cousin, Cho Won. 552 00:38:38,691 --> 00:38:42,361 Spring has already begun to gently ripple through Bukchon, 553 00:38:43,070 --> 00:38:45,531 and it would appear through my heart as well, 554 00:38:45,614 --> 00:38:48,576 for I find, I miss you more than ever. 555 00:38:51,120 --> 00:38:52,955 Have you been well all these years? 556 00:38:53,039 --> 00:38:54,957 [Won panting] 557 00:39:04,759 --> 00:39:06,385 [panting] 558 00:39:10,348 --> 00:39:12,308 [Yun] I must see you, dear cousin. 559 00:39:12,975 --> 00:39:16,187 So please, come to see me with all haste. 560 00:39:17,897 --> 00:39:20,316 I have been enduring all this time 561 00:39:21,150 --> 00:39:23,444 and can no longer bear the longing. 562 00:39:25,279 --> 00:39:27,406 [servant 1] Be careful not to step on the flowers. 563 00:39:28,741 --> 00:39:30,284 [servant 2] Bring some more! 564 00:39:30,368 --> 00:39:33,579 Madam, Lord Cho Won is on his way to Hanyang. 565 00:40:06,570 --> 00:40:09,657 -[crowd clamoring] -[festive music playing] 566 00:40:19,083 --> 00:40:20,292 [clicks tongue, grunts] 567 00:40:22,962 --> 00:40:24,213 Look at everyone. 568 00:40:24,296 --> 00:40:25,506 It's the entire kingdom. 569 00:40:27,133 --> 00:40:29,718 -I've got 15 on that guy! -[singer] ♪ Oh, yes, lift him up ♪ 570 00:40:29,802 --> 00:40:32,388 -♪ Throw him down, like that! ♪ -[vendor] He's down! He's down! 571 00:40:32,471 --> 00:40:36,767 [singer] ♪ Hey, hey, so you're telling me You're going to bet some money? Huh? ♪ 572 00:40:36,851 --> 00:40:39,395 ♪ The palanquins all line up ♪ 573 00:40:39,478 --> 00:40:42,022 -♪ Snip, snip, scissors are cutting yeot ♪ -Sticky sweet yeot for sale! 574 00:40:42,106 --> 00:40:43,357 ♪ It is so sweet, it is to die for ♪ 575 00:40:43,441 --> 00:40:45,276 -♪ You could die eating it ♪ -Come on, who wants some yeot? 576 00:40:45,359 --> 00:40:47,069 -♪ And you might never know ♪ -I want some. 577 00:40:47,153 --> 00:40:49,697 -Please, Mom? I want some. -♪ Hanyang's white yeot ♪ 578 00:40:49,780 --> 00:40:51,365 Where are you going in such a hurry? 579 00:40:51,449 --> 00:40:53,492 -♪ Spreading in the air ♪ -Why don't you and I have a drink? 580 00:40:53,576 --> 00:40:56,036 -♪ The scent of plum blossom ♪ -You know where to find us. 581 00:40:56,120 --> 00:41:00,374 ♪ Which fellow is it today? Huh? Which one? ♪ 582 00:41:00,458 --> 00:41:02,001 ♪ Look at this man, look at that man ♪ 583 00:41:02,084 --> 00:41:03,919 ♪ They're coming here Swarming after profit ♪ 584 00:41:04,003 --> 00:41:07,339 ♪ Then they go their separate ways ♪ 585 00:41:07,423 --> 00:41:12,845 ♪ It's Hanyang, the walled city ♪ 586 00:41:13,387 --> 00:41:15,264 ♪ Cross Gwangtong Bridge to the south ♪ 587 00:41:15,347 --> 00:41:16,891 ♪ Then you arrive in Namchon ♪ 588 00:41:16,974 --> 00:41:19,018 ♪ Where you'll find Most of the common people live ♪ 589 00:41:19,101 --> 00:41:20,102 [spectators exclaim] 590 00:41:20,186 --> 00:41:21,395 ♪ If you cross to the north ♪ 591 00:41:21,479 --> 00:41:23,856 ♪ You arrive in Bukchon and its nobility ♪ 592 00:41:23,939 --> 00:41:27,735 ♪ Bukchon is such a sight It's just wonderful! ♪ 593 00:41:27,818 --> 00:41:30,321 Make way, move aside! Please, move aside! 594 00:41:30,821 --> 00:41:34,241 -[groaning] -[palanquin bearer] Move! Stand aside! 595 00:41:35,159 --> 00:41:37,036 Out of the way at once! 596 00:41:38,704 --> 00:41:40,831 Make way at once! 597 00:41:40,915 --> 00:41:46,462 [singer] ♪ Palanquin bearers Of high-ranking officials ♪ 598 00:41:46,545 --> 00:41:50,257 ♪ Wild animals even hide away ♪ 599 00:41:50,341 --> 00:41:52,968 ♪ And birds do fold their wings ♪ 600 00:41:53,052 --> 00:41:56,180 ♪ Within the walls of Hanyang Fortress ♪ 601 00:41:56,263 --> 00:42:00,100 ♪ It's unrivaled ♪ 602 00:42:00,184 --> 00:42:02,061 ♪ Don't you think? Huh? ♪ 603 00:42:02,144 --> 00:42:05,231 ♪ Whether it is true or not ♪ 604 00:42:05,898 --> 00:42:08,359 ♪ Bukchon ♪ 605 00:42:25,084 --> 00:42:27,628 I will escort you to the inner chamber, my lord. 606 00:42:48,816 --> 00:42:50,818 [breathing deeply] 607 00:42:55,489 --> 00:42:58,826 [Gye-hwa] Madam, Lord Cho Won has arrived. 608 00:43:06,750 --> 00:43:08,294 You may enter. 609 00:43:13,757 --> 00:43:15,009 [exhales deeply] 610 00:43:32,610 --> 00:43:36,530 [Yun] It seems the journey to Hanyang has been quite a lengthy one for you. 611 00:43:37,364 --> 00:43:40,576 [Won] I needed time to decide whether I should even come to this place. 612 00:43:41,201 --> 00:43:44,246 This is my first visit, and I did not know the way. 613 00:43:44,997 --> 00:43:46,373 Have you been waiting long? 614 00:43:53,130 --> 00:43:54,840 Have you been well, my lady? 615 00:43:56,967 --> 00:43:59,094 The moon waxes and wanes. 616 00:44:00,262 --> 00:44:03,515 The flowers bloom in abundance with every change of season. 617 00:44:04,224 --> 00:44:05,684 So have I been… 618 00:44:06,977 --> 00:44:08,145 very well indeed. 619 00:44:08,812 --> 00:44:10,147 You're very beautiful 620 00:44:11,732 --> 00:44:12,733 as always. 621 00:44:17,738 --> 00:44:21,325 In truth, I have something I wish to ask of you, 622 00:44:21,825 --> 00:44:23,202 my dearest cousin. 623 00:44:24,078 --> 00:44:25,371 A wish, you say? 624 00:44:32,169 --> 00:44:33,796 What is this wish 625 00:44:33,879 --> 00:44:37,049 that made you write to me after such a long silence? 626 00:44:38,425 --> 00:44:40,427 We have decided to take a concubine. 627 00:44:43,430 --> 00:44:46,392 Which brings me to the thing I would ask of you. 628 00:44:49,895 --> 00:44:51,647 The girl's name is So-ok. 629 00:44:52,481 --> 00:44:55,526 I want you to put a child in her belly, yourself. 630 00:44:56,610 --> 00:44:57,611 [scoffs] 631 00:44:58,112 --> 00:44:59,113 What? 632 00:45:01,907 --> 00:45:03,242 If I refuse… 633 00:45:05,911 --> 00:45:07,955 will today be the last time I see you? 634 00:45:09,081 --> 00:45:11,583 You know I will always be by your side. 635 00:45:12,251 --> 00:45:15,087 But you said yourself that this was a place 636 00:45:15,170 --> 00:45:16,880 where you had better not come. 637 00:45:16,964 --> 00:45:17,965 [scoffs] Is that so? 638 00:45:18,048 --> 00:45:19,508 I've heard that you pass your time 639 00:45:19,591 --> 00:45:22,386 by picking all the beautiful flowers outside of Hanyang. 640 00:45:23,720 --> 00:45:27,307 So why don't you show me the man you've become, dear cousin? 641 00:45:27,391 --> 00:45:28,934 Show me your famed expertise. 642 00:45:29,017 --> 00:45:32,479 You want me to bed a young girl I could woo with a glance? 643 00:45:33,856 --> 00:45:36,108 Sounds like a waste of my talent. 644 00:45:37,526 --> 00:45:39,778 At that age, a strong wind is enough to sweep them away. 645 00:45:39,862 --> 00:45:43,615 Which is why it should be simple enough for you to accomplish. 646 00:45:53,709 --> 00:45:56,462 Why haven't you sired a child of your own then? 647 00:45:58,505 --> 00:46:01,091 [gasps] Wait. Is it my brother-in-law? 648 00:46:04,136 --> 00:46:05,971 Certainly not. 649 00:46:06,972 --> 00:46:09,558 How could there be any fault with my husband? 650 00:46:09,641 --> 00:46:12,060 Rather, it is due to my lack of virtue. 651 00:46:13,687 --> 00:46:15,481 I was taught propriety. 652 00:46:16,523 --> 00:46:18,901 A lady always knows to hold her tongue, 653 00:46:18,984 --> 00:46:22,112 and do her best to support her husband in silence. 654 00:46:24,239 --> 00:46:25,365 Is that right? 655 00:46:26,492 --> 00:46:27,493 But still, 656 00:46:27,993 --> 00:46:30,579 why must I father this child? 657 00:46:33,457 --> 00:46:35,459 Because it's always been my wish… 658 00:46:37,961 --> 00:46:40,881 to hold a child in my arms that has your eyes. 659 00:46:43,550 --> 00:46:46,303 That would be the pleasure of my remaining years, 660 00:46:47,804 --> 00:46:49,932 to hold that child and know the truth. 661 00:46:57,773 --> 00:46:59,441 My dearest cousin… 662 00:47:02,277 --> 00:47:03,529 are you saying… 663 00:47:05,447 --> 00:47:07,533 that you still hold me in your heart? 664 00:47:13,914 --> 00:47:14,915 Then… 665 00:47:17,709 --> 00:47:19,086 you feel the same?