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EARLY 19TH CENTURY
HANYANG, JOSEON
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Everyone, come and listen
to the romance novel!
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Moonlight Love Affair by Maehwa!
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Come and listen to the romance novel!
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-It's starting. Please excuse us.
-Moonlight Love Affair by Maehwa!
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"In the hands of Master Kim,
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were a single bunch of magnolia blossoms.
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Ja-gyeong could only exclaim in surprise.
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'Oh, my!'"
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"'Master Kim, magnolias won't bloom
for another month. Am I wrong?'
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Ja-gyeong asked.
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Then Master Kim answered
with a delightful smile on his face."
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"'I brought them from Jeju-do.
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I wanted you to be
the first one to see them.'
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Then Master Kim walked up to Ja-gyeong."
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"Ja-gyeong closed her eyes.
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-Her heart..."
-"Her heart"!
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-"Her heart..."
-My gosh!
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"It felt like her heart would explode."
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-Gosh!
-Oh, my!
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"Then when their lips
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were about to meet..."
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-At that very moment!
-My gosh!
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MOONLIGHT LOVE AFFAIR
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Hurry.
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Here, quick!
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"Ja-gyeong's...
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trembling..."
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"All his limbs...
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THE SORROWS OF YOUNG WERTHER
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...were paralyzed.
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The bullet had pierced
through Werther's right eye
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and gone through his brain.
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His brain...
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had splattered all over the place.
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When a vein in his arm was cut,
blood spouted from it like a fountain,
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but it was all in vain.
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He was still breathing.
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Judging from the blood on the chair,
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it seemed like Werther
had pulled the trigger
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while sitting at his desk."
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Wait, hold on.
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Is that how Werther dies?
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He dies a bachelor?
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A noble lady mustn't be so impatient.
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It is an ordeal he must overcome
in order to meet his true match.
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How about if you just skip
to the wedding night?
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This is how the story ends.
It ends with Werther's death.
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I mean, he shot himself in the head.
Who can survive that?
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It's not like
he can stitch his brains back together.
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What?
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You've been reading a story
in which they don't even end up together?
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You said this novel was from the West.
I was waiting for a steamy...
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I mean, I expected it
to be a little different.
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It has to have something
that we never get to see in Joseon.
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It certainly is "different."
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Seeing the young and foolish Werther
completely ruin his own life
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because of his fleeting feelings
teaches us
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that we shouldn't live like that.
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Where else can you learn
such a valuable lesson?
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I'm speechless.
How could you call this a romance novel?
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I never said that it was a romance novel.
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I said it's a story of a man
who devotes his body and soul to--
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I get the soul part,
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but when did he devote his body to her?
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You just heard it.
He did it through his death.
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So what you meant by "body and soul"
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was a lovesick man taking his own life?
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That's correct.
That is the highlight of this novel.
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Compared to other romance novels,
this one is on a whole new level.
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Dol-soe!
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Gosh, let go. Let go of me, will you?
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Goodness.
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My lady. You can kick me out,
but you should pay me first.
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Pay me for my work.
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You expect to get paid
for reading us this garbage?
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Get lost!
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I read to you for two weeks
until my voice was almost hoarse.
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How could you do this to me?
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How dare a lowborn talk back to noble
ladies after fooling them so shamelessly?
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Should I order some punishment
to knock some sense into you?
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"Policies change,
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as do family customs.
This results in changes
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to teachings and rules.
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Being preoccupied
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with the nation's gains and losses
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leads to a harrowing moral breakdown.
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Saddened by the brutality
of punishments and rules,
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we lament and sing of our innate empathy
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so that we can
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transcend change--"
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My lady.
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I'm your book reader.
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I'm sorry about the other day.
I should've been more thoughtful.
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I brought the books you asked for,
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so please forgive me.
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I will continue to comb through
the collection at the book rental store
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and try to find
as many steamy and erotic books as I can.
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I'll be off, then.
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UNCOVERED YOUTH
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MY INSATIABLE LUST
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What's all this?
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Honey!
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Honey!
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Honey!
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My gosh, stop!
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-How dare you!
-Sir.
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How dare a eunuch and a court lady
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fool around here, knowing
His Majesty is right around the corner?
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Do you realize
that this can cost you your lives?
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She didn't do anything wrong.
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I practically dragged her here.
It's all my fault, sir.
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No, he didn't do anything wrong.
I asked him to meet me here.
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I planned this whole thing
because of my infatuation for him.
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-Punish me instead!
-Why, you little...
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Are you both that smitten?
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Do you like each other that much?
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Enough to sacrifice your lives
to protect each other?
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May I ask who you might be?
Why are you asking such--
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Answer his question truthfully, now!
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Yes, I'm completely smitten.
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I love him so much that I would gladly
sacrifice my life for him.
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Hong-yeon.
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Tell me how it began.
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-Pardon?
-Pardon?
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Tell me about the day
the two of you first met,
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the day you found out
that you like each other,
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and the day you first held hands.
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Tell me how you fell in love
with each other.
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I want to know everything.
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Well, the place where I
saw Hong-yeon for the first time...
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Congratulations, Your Highness.
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You obtained
some invaluable information today.
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Goodness.
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Why is it so hard for you
to compliment me?
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I went through hoops to make sure
we could catch them in the act today.
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I almost got beaten up
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by that cranky Court Lady Choe
when I snuck into the ladies' chamber.
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And in order to coax Eunuch Kim's friend
into spilling the beans,
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I gave him with 50 yagwas as gifts.
No less than 50, I'm telling you!
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Kick those two out of the palace.
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Pardon me?
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Feelings are considered a sin here.
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Isn't it a pity they have to live
with that burden all their lives?
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I was going to come up with an excuse
to kick them out anyway.
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That way, they can be lovey-dovey
and live happily ever after.
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-Sam-bo.
-Yes, Your Highness.
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Have you ever...
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felt such deep feelings for someone?
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Are you implying that a eunuch
isn't even considered a man?
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Look at you.
You're getting all riled up again.
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I'm just asking because I'm curious.
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Back in the good old days,
I used to imagine
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all sorts of things in my head
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whenever a lady's gaze met mine.
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Wait, hold on.
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How would you feel about
basing this novel on my story?
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The title can be "Eunuch Heo
and His Three Thousand Ladies."
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The protagonist is
the manliest man of all time, Heo Sam-bo.
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THE CLOUD DREAM OF THE NINE
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You're late, Lady Hae-ryung!
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Lady Hae-ryung! Gosh, my lady.
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Oh, dear.
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Lady Hae-ryung, you're late.
Wake up, okay?
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Please wake up! Come on!
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Gosh, it's still so early.
Let me get a little more sleep.
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What are you talking about?
It's well past 9 a.m.
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What? 9 a.m.?
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Why didn't my alarm go off?
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That piece of junk breaks all the time.
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If I were you, I'd much rather rely on
the rooster next door.
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Why bother working as a book reader
every night? It's such a waste of time.
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That's why you always sleep in.
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It's not a waste of time.
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I get paid for reading interesting books
and having meaningful conversations.
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I can't think of a better job.
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Sure thing.
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The job is so fantastic
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that you always get on those
noble ladies' nerves and get kicked out.
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And they say all kinds of nasty things
to you.
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You don't even get paid at times.
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In Master Kim's eyes,
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a faint...
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Faintly...
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A faint...
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A faint beam of light flickered.
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In Master Kim's eyes,
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a faint beam of light flickered.
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I love you so much
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that I would gladly sacrifice my life
for you.
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I love you so much
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to the point that I would gladly
give up my life for you.
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-"When you are eating with your husband,
-"When you are eating with your husband,
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-do not take big mouthfuls
-do not take big mouthfuls
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-and do not spill your soup.
-and do not spill your soup.
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-Take small bites and swallow quickly."
-Take small bites and swallow quickly."
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I have no idea.
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Can't we just have our servants
figure these things out for us?
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Why don't you ask Hae-ryung?
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She's the most experienced one
out of all of us.
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That's right. Who knows?
All those lonely years of being single
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might have taught her
how to calculate these things.
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Hae-ryung, tell me what you think.
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When would be the best day
to conceive a baby boy?
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The answer is...
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It should be September 23.
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Did you refer to the chart?
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No, I just calculated it on my own.
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Then tell us
how you arrived at the answer.
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You told us that two conditions
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must be met in order to conceive a boy.
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First, it has to be an odd-numbered day
within the four days
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after the cotton
inside your underwear turns gold.
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Second, we must consider
the sexagenary cycle.
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Gap and eul for spring,
byeong and jeong for summer,
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gyeong and shin for autumn,
and im and gye for winter.
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-And?
-September 20 is the day of muo
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in the month of gyeongsul
that falls in the year of jeongmyo.
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It's autumn, so if we look for days
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that fall on gyeong or shin,
there are two days, September 22 and 23.
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It's said that girls are conceived
on even-numbered days,
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so September 22 can't be the right day.
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That leaves us with September 23.
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The day of shinyu, the month of gyeongsul,
the year of jeongmyo.
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Do you expect us to believe
you calculated all that just now?
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I bet she cheated. Please check.
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All those lonely years of being single
taught me how to calculate these things.
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You're wrong.
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It's wrong. Try again.
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It can't be. I'm certain
that my calculation is correct.
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I'm not talking about your answer.
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I mean that arrogant attitude of yours
is wrong.
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A virtuous woman must hide her talents
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and not speak about
the things that she knows.
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Why are you always so eager
to show off your brightness?
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The Classic of Poetry states
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that women mustn't do
anything bad or great.
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Do you understand?
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Yes.
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Hae-ryung, let's go for a walk.
We can enjoy the night breeze too.
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I don't want to go. Just go by yourself.
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Will you say no to even this?
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You're such a bad influence.
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Drinking with a sister
who's past the marriageable age?
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You're spoiling me.
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And that's why everyone picks on me.
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Who picked on you?
248
00:17:45,690 --> 00:17:47,400
I shall teach them a lesson.
249
00:17:50,403 --> 00:17:52,154
I do not want to receive bridal lessons.
250
00:17:54,991 --> 00:17:58,661
I do not want to get married either.
251
00:17:58,744 --> 00:18:00,371
Please just cancel everything.
252
00:18:02,456 --> 00:18:04,917
I really can't take it anymore.
253
00:18:05,001 --> 00:18:07,712
I will grow old and die as the spinster
Goo Hae-ryung of Sajik-dong.
254
00:18:10,423 --> 00:18:13,217
-Hae-ryung.
-I really mean it.
255
00:18:14,260 --> 00:18:16,137
I mean, can't we just live like this?
256
00:18:17,138 --> 00:18:18,973
We can read all day.
257
00:18:19,056 --> 00:18:20,641
And when we see a fascinating object,
258
00:18:20,725 --> 00:18:23,394
we can bring it home
and dissect it together.
259
00:18:24,478 --> 00:18:26,397
And from time to time,
260
00:18:27,398 --> 00:18:28,733
we can drink together like this.
261
00:18:30,484 --> 00:18:32,486
Can't I live a fun, joyful life like this?
262
00:18:37,533 --> 00:18:39,785
Do you think your marriage
only concerns you?
263
00:18:41,454 --> 00:18:44,790
When there is an old maid in a village, it
is the headman who gets punished for it.
264
00:18:44,874 --> 00:18:46,500
That's the custom of this country.
265
00:18:46,584 --> 00:18:49,086
I've been doing my best to protect you,
266
00:18:50,004 --> 00:18:51,839
but with time,
267
00:18:51,922 --> 00:18:54,842
there will come a day when an appeal
about you will reach the Court.
268
00:18:55,885 --> 00:18:58,804
And eventually, your name will be added
to the list of people to be married.
269
00:19:00,848 --> 00:19:05,853
Then I'll probably have to marry
some ruined nobleman in the countryside
270
00:19:05,936 --> 00:19:08,439
or a widower somewhere as soon as I can.
271
00:19:09,523 --> 00:19:12,693
That is why I am trying to find you
a man that suits you
272
00:19:12,777 --> 00:19:14,320
while the opportunity still allows.
273
00:19:14,945 --> 00:19:17,573
Someone who will cherish
and understand you.
274
00:19:18,032 --> 00:19:19,241
Someone who is good-hearted.
275
00:19:20,785 --> 00:19:23,496
That's sweet of you, but do you know
what that sounds like to my ears?
276
00:19:26,040 --> 00:19:28,542
"What will you choose?
Dog poop or cow poop?"
277
00:19:31,337 --> 00:19:34,632
I suppose I did teach you badly.
You are too spoiled indeed.
278
00:19:35,216 --> 00:19:37,093
Yes, that is right.
I am a defective person.
279
00:19:38,886 --> 00:19:40,513
So don't marry me off to anyone.
280
00:19:40,596 --> 00:19:42,348
Just let me live with you forever.
281
00:19:48,020 --> 00:19:49,063
My lord.
282
00:20:27,351 --> 00:20:28,436
THE STORY OF HO DAM
283
00:20:28,519 --> 00:20:31,272
This novel written in the Korean alphabet
is popular in the northwest.
284
00:20:31,856 --> 00:20:34,108
Have you heard of it?
It's called The Story of Ho Dam.
285
00:20:36,819 --> 00:20:41,699
My lord, if you could tell us
what the book is about...
286
00:20:41,782 --> 00:20:43,534
Fifth Counselor Goo,
do you not know about it?
287
00:20:44,410 --> 00:20:46,078
No, my lord. I have never heard of it.
288
00:20:49,498 --> 00:20:53,961
Then I suppose its popularity
hasn't reached the capital yet.
289
00:20:54,837 --> 00:20:57,465
This is why
I gathered all of you here today.
290
00:20:58,799 --> 00:21:00,760
We must destroy
every single copy of this book.
291
00:21:01,927 --> 00:21:05,139
There should be no copy of this book
left in Joseon.
292
00:21:08,893 --> 00:21:11,854
THE STORY OF HO DAM
293
00:21:22,490 --> 00:21:24,658
I must marry Hae-ryung off soon.
294
00:21:27,912 --> 00:21:29,997
Deliver this letter to that family.
295
00:21:30,080 --> 00:21:31,123
Yes, my lord.
296
00:21:46,972 --> 00:21:48,265
It's fixed. It's ticking again.
297
00:21:49,767 --> 00:21:52,645
My gosh, you sure have
such skillful hands.
298
00:21:53,854 --> 00:21:58,067
I can't fix people, but I'm very good
at repairing things like this.
299
00:21:58,526 --> 00:21:59,610
You certainly are.
300
00:22:00,361 --> 00:22:03,489
My gosh. Here, be careful with it.
301
00:22:03,823 --> 00:22:05,074
-Thank you.
-No problem.
302
00:22:11,622 --> 00:22:13,499
-Get home safely.
-Thank you.
303
00:22:14,959 --> 00:22:17,795
A freight wagon is behind you! Make way.
304
00:22:19,380 --> 00:22:21,882
A freight wagon is behind you! Step aside.
305
00:22:24,802 --> 00:22:26,846
A freight wagon is behind you! Make way!
306
00:22:29,849 --> 00:22:31,016
A freight wagon.
307
00:22:32,393 --> 00:22:33,561
Hey!
308
00:22:35,104 --> 00:22:36,313
You!
309
00:22:37,690 --> 00:22:38,941
What's going on?
310
00:22:40,651 --> 00:22:41,902
Stop right there.
311
00:23:23,068 --> 00:23:25,654
You're a pretty good runner.
You little rascal.
312
00:23:25,738 --> 00:23:27,031
Let go!
313
00:23:27,114 --> 00:23:30,159
You should've done a proper job
if you didn't want to get caught.
314
00:23:30,242 --> 00:23:32,077
You don't even know the basics
of pickpocketing.
315
00:23:32,161 --> 00:23:34,455
Why steal something
so heavy and big to begin with?
316
00:23:37,207 --> 00:23:39,501
What? Goodness.
317
00:23:41,962 --> 00:23:45,633
See? What kind of pickpocket
runs toward a dead end?
318
00:23:53,557 --> 00:23:55,934
Where do you live? Where is your father?
319
00:23:57,645 --> 00:23:58,771
Lead the way.
320
00:24:01,065 --> 00:24:03,275
I'll take you to the Police Bureau
if you don't answer.
321
00:24:04,234 --> 00:24:05,235
I don't have one!
322
00:24:39,061 --> 00:24:41,146
What's going on? Where's the money?
323
00:24:43,440 --> 00:24:46,235
You have to bring me money
if I tell you to!
324
00:25:08,674 --> 00:25:09,967
What do you want?
325
00:25:10,467 --> 00:25:12,094
Excuse me!
326
00:25:15,931 --> 00:25:17,182
What do you think you're doing?
327
00:25:17,850 --> 00:25:18,976
He's still a child.
328
00:25:19,059 --> 00:25:20,853
Are you crazy? Mind your own business!
329
00:25:20,936 --> 00:25:24,106
As if telling this child to steal
wasn't enough, you're now hitting him.
330
00:25:25,399 --> 00:25:26,900
And you call yourselves men?
331
00:25:26,984 --> 00:25:28,026
What?
332
00:25:28,736 --> 00:25:32,740
Do you want to see for yourself
whether we're men or not?
333
00:25:34,074 --> 00:25:35,993
Threatening women and children
using your strength
334
00:25:36,577 --> 00:25:37,870
is a vile act.
335
00:25:38,454 --> 00:25:39,455
What?
336
00:25:39,830 --> 00:25:42,124
I will take this child.
337
00:25:44,918 --> 00:25:46,962
-How dare you--
-Don't touch me with that filthy hand.
338
00:25:48,672 --> 00:25:50,966
-Are you out of your mind?
-You will be beheaded.
339
00:25:51,550 --> 00:25:53,218
Any lowborn who hits someone
of noble birth
340
00:25:53,719 --> 00:25:56,180
gets beheaded. Did you know?
341
00:25:58,307 --> 00:26:00,601
-Damn it.
-What's all this commotion?
342
00:26:01,185 --> 00:26:05,272
Boss, this wench barged in here and...
343
00:26:06,523 --> 00:26:09,526
You fool, I told you to do something
about that foul mouth of yours.
344
00:26:09,777 --> 00:26:12,863
You can't go around calling
everyone a wench. You coarse fool.
345
00:26:15,741 --> 00:26:18,702
And who might you be?
346
00:26:18,786 --> 00:26:20,954
Why are you causing a commotion
in my front yard?
347
00:26:21,288 --> 00:26:24,708
I don't know what kind of relationship
this child has with you people,
348
00:26:24,792 --> 00:26:26,877
-but I will take him with me.
-To do what?
349
00:26:28,587 --> 00:26:30,923
If he has parents,
I will take him to them.
350
00:26:31,006 --> 00:26:33,175
If not, I will try to find someone
who can adopt him.
351
00:26:33,258 --> 00:26:35,677
Goodness. Find what?
352
00:26:36,678 --> 00:26:38,430
Don't be ridiculous.
353
00:26:39,139 --> 00:26:40,390
This kid
354
00:26:41,558 --> 00:26:42,601
is my slave.
355
00:26:42,684 --> 00:26:44,686
His dad sold him
to pay off his gambling debt.
356
00:26:45,479 --> 00:26:48,982
In other words, no one can say anything
even if I boil him to death
357
00:26:49,066 --> 00:26:51,151
or beat him up and feed him to the wolves.
358
00:26:51,985 --> 00:26:54,321
I can do whatever I want
because I'm his master.
359
00:26:54,655 --> 00:26:56,114
Even if he is your slave,
360
00:26:57,032 --> 00:26:58,492
you shouldn't treat him like this.
361
00:26:58,575 --> 00:27:01,703
Then go and complain to the King.
362
00:27:01,995 --> 00:27:04,873
Escort her out nicely.
363
00:27:04,957 --> 00:27:06,333
She's starting to get on my nerves.
364
00:27:07,084 --> 00:27:08,377
Yes, Boss.
365
00:27:47,916 --> 00:27:48,792
What do you think?
366
00:27:51,712 --> 00:27:53,005
Tell me what you think.
367
00:28:02,347 --> 00:28:03,390
Your Highness,
368
00:28:03,849 --> 00:28:07,269
this will make even the most
ruthless ruffian burst into tears.
369
00:28:07,352 --> 00:28:09,021
It's a true masterpiece.
370
00:28:09,771 --> 00:28:12,691
It's heartbreaking.
371
00:28:12,816 --> 00:28:15,527
-It's heartbreaking, Your Highness.
-It's heartbreaking, Your Highness.
372
00:28:15,611 --> 00:28:17,696
It's "heartbreaking"?
373
00:28:17,779 --> 00:28:22,284
Its sublime beauty
cannot be described in words.
374
00:28:22,367 --> 00:28:23,619
Master Kim...
375
00:28:24,161 --> 00:28:26,163
Gosh, that poor man...
376
00:28:33,795 --> 00:28:35,088
You're lying.
377
00:28:35,547 --> 00:28:40,427
Last time, you also said
that it was a heartbreaking masterpiece.
378
00:28:40,844 --> 00:28:42,846
You said the exact same thing and cried.
379
00:28:43,472 --> 00:28:45,599
Why is your reaction exactly the same
every single time?
380
00:28:47,768 --> 00:28:48,852
Well,
381
00:28:49,645 --> 00:28:52,064
I only cried because the tears flowed.
382
00:28:52,606 --> 00:28:54,733
If you ask me why I'm shedding tears,
383
00:28:54,816 --> 00:28:58,070
what am I supposed to do?
Shed snot instead?
384
00:28:58,153 --> 00:29:02,282
I just want to know your honest opinion.
What do you think of my writing?
385
00:29:02,366 --> 00:29:04,826
How many times must I tell you?
386
00:29:05,410 --> 00:29:09,039
The scribes cried so much
while transcribing your novel
387
00:29:09,122 --> 00:29:12,501
that they all have puffy eyes now.
388
00:29:12,834 --> 00:29:13,752
There's more.
389
00:29:13,835 --> 00:29:15,963
People have been waiting in line
since last night
390
00:29:16,046 --> 00:29:20,509
to read Maehwa's new novel
as soon as it comes out.
391
00:29:20,801 --> 00:29:22,427
They even set up tents to camp out there.
392
00:29:22,511 --> 00:29:23,887
That's why...
393
00:29:25,597 --> 00:29:27,057
That's why I hate my situation.
394
00:29:27,891 --> 00:29:29,851
All I can do is hear about it through you.
395
00:29:32,271 --> 00:29:33,397
I can't see it for myself.
396
00:29:47,411 --> 00:29:48,578
I'm curious.
397
00:29:50,080 --> 00:29:52,708
I want see whether people
actually enjoy my stories.
398
00:29:54,459 --> 00:29:57,212
and if my novels
actually make them laugh and cry.
399
00:30:00,757 --> 00:30:02,009
I wish to leave this palace
400
00:30:03,760 --> 00:30:05,512
and see for myself.
401
00:30:07,723 --> 00:30:08,640
Even if it's just once.
402
00:30:15,355 --> 00:30:16,398
Sam-bo.
403
00:30:17,399 --> 00:30:19,901
Your Highness!
404
00:30:20,193 --> 00:30:22,321
Please! My goodness.
405
00:30:22,654 --> 00:30:23,655
Your Highness!
406
00:30:24,948 --> 00:30:27,409
Reconsider your decision. Please?
407
00:30:27,868 --> 00:30:29,077
His Majesty
408
00:30:29,703 --> 00:30:32,414
clearly ordered
409
00:30:32,497 --> 00:30:33,957
that you never leave Nokseodang.
410
00:30:34,041 --> 00:30:35,459
But what? You'll leave the palace?
411
00:30:36,168 --> 00:30:38,670
And you'll go today of all days,
when the streets will be bustling
412
00:30:38,754 --> 00:30:42,507
with people who are excited
for the release of Maehwa's new novel?
413
00:30:42,591 --> 00:30:44,968
If you get even the slightest cut
on your precious body,
414
00:30:45,052 --> 00:30:46,386
who will be punished for it?
415
00:30:46,470 --> 00:30:48,305
Who says I'm that precious?
416
00:30:48,388 --> 00:30:50,390
My father, who's confining me here?
417
00:30:50,766 --> 00:30:53,935
Strictly speaking, His Majesty
didn't say that, but...
418
00:30:55,354 --> 00:30:56,646
I mean, he didn't.
419
00:30:57,481 --> 00:31:00,275
In any case, if anyone finds out
that you stepped out of the palace--
420
00:31:00,359 --> 00:31:03,612
It's been two years
since I last stepped out of the palace.
421
00:31:04,946 --> 00:31:07,532
I think I've been patient enough.
422
00:31:09,034 --> 00:31:10,160
Am I wrong?
423
00:31:12,621 --> 00:31:13,955
Don't worry.
424
00:31:14,247 --> 00:31:17,084
No one really knows
what I look like anyway.
425
00:31:17,667 --> 00:31:20,170
No one will ever find out
as long as you stay silent.
426
00:31:24,549 --> 00:31:25,509
Your Highness.
427
00:31:37,270 --> 00:31:39,189
Your Highness, look over there!
428
00:31:39,272 --> 00:31:41,149
-What now?
-There! Over there!
429
00:31:46,947 --> 00:31:47,781
Jin?
430
00:31:50,450 --> 00:31:51,618
No, don't.
431
00:31:54,037 --> 00:31:56,665
That will look even more suspicious.
Just bow!
432
00:32:17,811 --> 00:32:19,020
Be back by sulsi at the latest.
433
00:32:19,604 --> 00:32:20,689
SULSI: FROM 7 TO 9 P.M.
434
00:32:22,732 --> 00:32:23,859
You two.
435
00:32:36,288 --> 00:32:38,582
Jin just gave me permission to go out.
436
00:32:40,375 --> 00:32:41,960
-Right?
-Yes.
437
00:32:42,711 --> 00:32:45,630
I wonder what His Royal Highness
is thinking?
438
00:32:45,714 --> 00:32:46,840
Let's go!
439
00:32:48,091 --> 00:32:50,302
You will be my bodyguard today.
440
00:32:51,928 --> 00:32:52,971
"Bodyguard"?
441
00:32:53,054 --> 00:32:54,139
Your Highness,
442
00:32:54,347 --> 00:32:57,184
I even lack the thing that all men have.
How could I protect you?
443
00:32:57,267 --> 00:32:59,352
Are you making fun of me?
444
00:32:59,895 --> 00:33:00,937
Let's go!
445
00:33:03,148 --> 00:33:06,109
Yes, it's here!
446
00:33:06,693 --> 00:33:08,653
Moonlight Love Affair by Maehwa.
447
00:33:08,737 --> 00:33:10,739
Volume Three, the last one of the series!
448
00:33:10,822 --> 00:33:13,200
You can borrow them starting at 9 a.m.
449
00:33:13,325 --> 00:33:16,786
The greatest novelist in Hanyang, Maehwa.
450
00:33:16,870 --> 00:33:21,041
Volume Three of Moonlight Love Affair
by Maehwa is finally here.
451
00:33:21,124 --> 00:33:22,584
Hurry, everyone!
452
00:33:23,126 --> 00:33:26,463
All the copies will be gone in a flash!
453
00:33:26,922 --> 00:33:28,215
-Maehwa's new novel!
-Excuse me.
454
00:33:28,715 --> 00:33:31,384
-What's wrong with you?
-What are you doing?
455
00:33:31,468 --> 00:33:33,261
-Line up, will you?
-Stop pushing.
456
00:33:34,095 --> 00:33:38,058
Maehwa's Moonlight Love Affair.
Starting at 9 a.m., his new novel--
457
00:33:38,141 --> 00:33:41,269
Kim, I have to talk to you.
458
00:33:42,062 --> 00:33:43,188
Who are you?
459
00:33:44,064 --> 00:33:45,899
I'm not sure who you are,
460
00:33:46,483 --> 00:33:50,153
but if you wish to borrow a book,
you need to get in line.
461
00:33:52,572 --> 00:33:54,658
Come on, Kim.
462
00:33:55,158 --> 00:33:57,702
Kim, don't be like this.
463
00:33:58,370 --> 00:34:00,580
Brush off all the dust over there!
464
00:34:01,414 --> 00:34:04,376
Don't be like that.
If you have any work...
465
00:34:04,501 --> 00:34:08,046
These books haven't been stacked properly!
466
00:34:10,715 --> 00:34:13,260
Can you find me some work?
467
00:34:13,885 --> 00:34:16,721
Work? "Some work," did you say?
468
00:34:19,140 --> 00:34:21,935
My lady, do you know what I had to
go through after I introduced you
469
00:34:22,018 --> 00:34:23,645
to the wife of the Assistant Section Chief
470
00:34:23,728 --> 00:34:25,730
of the Ministry of Taxation?
471
00:34:26,606 --> 00:34:29,484
She cursed me out
with every single insult you can imagine
472
00:34:29,568 --> 00:34:33,113
for bringing her
a ridiculous book reader like you,
473
00:34:33,697 --> 00:34:37,158
that I almost wet my pants at this age!
474
00:34:37,784 --> 00:34:41,162
Goodness, I did not know
something like that happened.
475
00:34:41,246 --> 00:34:44,291
Anyway, if I recommend you
to read books for one more person,
476
00:34:44,874 --> 00:34:46,876
I doubt I'll be able to live much longer.
477
00:34:48,253 --> 00:34:52,048
If you refuse to read
proper novels like this one,
478
00:34:52,132 --> 00:34:55,093
then we are done working together,
Lady Hae-ryung.
479
00:34:55,176 --> 00:34:56,261
Done, I tell you!
480
00:34:57,679 --> 00:34:59,764
I told you to be careful with that!
481
00:34:59,848 --> 00:35:01,057
Kim, wait.
482
00:35:02,017 --> 00:35:03,018
MOONLIGHT LOVE AFFAIR
483
00:35:19,784 --> 00:35:20,785
Over there.
484
00:35:22,162 --> 00:35:25,165
Are all those people really here
to read my novel?
485
00:35:25,248 --> 00:35:28,001
Maehwa is well-known for a reason.
486
00:35:28,585 --> 00:35:33,173
People will continue to come and go
for at least half a month more.
487
00:35:34,591 --> 00:35:36,926
I'll go and get your account settled.
488
00:35:37,010 --> 00:35:39,512
Stay put right here, okay?
489
00:36:39,572 --> 00:36:41,866
MOONLIGHT LOVE AFFAIR
490
00:36:41,950 --> 00:36:43,743
Maehwa's new novel is amazing.
491
00:36:43,827 --> 00:36:45,912
It'll definitely become
the most rented book.
492
00:36:46,079 --> 00:36:47,997
Maehwa, I knew you were amazing.
493
00:36:48,081 --> 00:36:50,750
Maehwa, please work hard and write
your next novel as soon as you can!
494
00:36:50,834 --> 00:36:53,461
I've been saving up
to buy at least ten copies.
495
00:36:53,545 --> 00:36:56,840
Maehwa is a much more eloquent writer
than Su Dongpo.
496
00:36:57,465 --> 00:37:00,802
I'll love you for life. I hope
only good things happen to you, Maehwa.
497
00:37:22,741 --> 00:37:25,118
MAEHWA
498
00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:15,251
The book was just too boring.
499
00:38:16,336 --> 00:38:17,712
I almost fell asleep on my feet.
500
00:38:19,547 --> 00:38:20,507
Why don't you...
501
00:38:21,257 --> 00:38:24,219
Why don't you like Maehwa's novel?
502
00:38:26,513 --> 00:38:29,140
Do I have to like it?
503
00:38:29,849 --> 00:38:32,852
I want to know what the reason is.
The sentences are beautiful,
504
00:38:33,186 --> 00:38:34,854
there are so many twists in the plot,
505
00:38:34,938 --> 00:38:36,773
and the characters are full of life.
506
00:38:36,856 --> 00:38:39,609
Why don't you like a novel
that was written with so much effort?
507
00:38:40,485 --> 00:38:41,903
What does it lack?
508
00:38:42,403 --> 00:38:45,114
What's lacking
is some manners in your speech.
509
00:38:47,367 --> 00:38:49,452
They say there are distinctions
between men and women,
510
00:38:49,702 --> 00:38:52,622
but which scholar taught you
that it's okay to speak so casually
511
00:38:52,705 --> 00:38:54,374
to a noble lady whom you have never met?
512
00:38:57,502 --> 00:38:58,545
It's because
513
00:38:59,045 --> 00:39:02,215
I am not used to using honorifics.
514
00:39:05,093 --> 00:39:06,511
-My lady.
-Good.
515
00:39:07,136 --> 00:39:09,639
And how should you
address a woman like me?
516
00:39:14,310 --> 00:39:15,812
My lady?
517
00:39:15,895 --> 00:39:17,272
Precisely.
518
00:39:17,814 --> 00:39:20,316
Now, you may ask me the same question,
with some manners.
519
00:39:25,738 --> 00:39:26,823
My lady.
520
00:39:27,657 --> 00:39:31,536
Why don't you like Maehwa's...
521
00:39:33,830 --> 00:39:35,081
novels?
522
00:39:36,207 --> 00:39:37,375
Great job.
523
00:39:39,502 --> 00:39:41,963
Why don't I like Maehwa's novels, you ask?
524
00:39:43,172 --> 00:39:45,675
There are so many reasons,
so I can't just pick one out.
525
00:39:45,758 --> 00:39:48,511
-Nothing is right about this novel.
-"Nothing is right"?
526
00:39:50,179 --> 00:39:51,639
While I was reading this book,
527
00:39:52,181 --> 00:39:55,059
I did cry three times with my heart.
528
00:39:57,478 --> 00:40:01,107
I couldn't believe such precious paper
was used to make a book like this.
529
00:40:02,692 --> 00:40:05,737
The second time, I felt so bad
for the Korean alphabet
530
00:40:05,820 --> 00:40:07,864
that was used to write this novel.
531
00:40:08,239 --> 00:40:09,198
And last but not least,
532
00:40:10,116 --> 00:40:12,452
I was afraid that the delusion
of this writer, Maehwa,
533
00:40:12,535 --> 00:40:15,246
might spread all around the capital
like an epidemic.
534
00:40:16,789 --> 00:40:20,251
I can't believe this writer published
a book like this just to earn some money.
535
00:40:20,335 --> 00:40:22,128
Don't you find this person shameless?
536
00:40:22,211 --> 00:40:24,339
If the writer has any shame,
they should quit writing.
537
00:40:27,967 --> 00:40:30,553
Anyway, that's my take on it.
538
00:40:32,931 --> 00:40:34,015
Goodbye.
539
00:40:40,396 --> 00:40:42,190
Wait. Wait!
540
00:40:51,074 --> 00:40:54,327
It looks like Maehwa
didn't show up today either.
541
00:40:54,410 --> 00:40:57,664
I've told you many times already
that you cannot meet the writer.
542
00:40:58,164 --> 00:40:59,666
Just give me the money.
543
00:41:01,751 --> 00:41:04,462
There is someone
who is dying to meet Maehwa.
544
00:41:05,421 --> 00:41:07,966
It's a chance to earn a huge sum of money.
545
00:41:08,049 --> 00:41:10,593
Goodness, what's wrong with you?
546
00:41:12,136 --> 00:41:13,513
I told you to forget it.
547
00:41:28,945 --> 00:41:30,780
BOOKS AVAILABLE TO LEND
MOONLIGHT LOVE AFFAIR
548
00:41:40,915 --> 00:41:42,792
Who are you people?
549
00:41:42,875 --> 00:41:44,002
Where's Maehwa?
550
00:41:45,169 --> 00:41:46,421
How would I know?
551
00:41:47,338 --> 00:41:48,756
I don't even know who that is.
552
00:41:48,840 --> 00:41:50,591
Stop lying to me.
553
00:41:50,675 --> 00:41:53,344
We already know that you work for Maehwa.
554
00:41:53,428 --> 00:41:54,721
Come on, sir.
555
00:41:56,139 --> 00:41:58,391
Let's not waste each other's time.
556
00:41:58,474 --> 00:42:01,352
Do you think I'll give in
if you threaten me like this?
557
00:42:01,644 --> 00:42:03,146
How dare you?
558
00:42:20,580 --> 00:42:23,416
I see that you're not just impolite,
but also a man of no principle.
559
00:42:24,542 --> 00:42:27,378
You should learn
to act more like a gentleman.
560
00:42:27,462 --> 00:42:30,631
There's a saying that goes,
"You only see what you know."
561
00:42:32,050 --> 00:42:33,926
A pig sees the world
from a pig's point of view.
562
00:42:34,010 --> 00:42:36,679
The reason you don't enjoy
reading Maehwa's novels
563
00:42:36,971 --> 00:42:38,806
is because you know nothing about beauty.
564
00:42:38,890 --> 00:42:41,184
There's also,
"Perfection can be found in sentences."
565
00:42:41,267 --> 00:42:43,978
True beauty is not something you can see.
566
00:42:44,062 --> 00:42:47,398
Beauty is something
that should exude naturally.
567
00:42:47,482 --> 00:42:51,069
It's not something that can be forced out
by using techniques.
568
00:43:01,162 --> 00:43:02,455
"Forced out by using techniques"?
569
00:43:03,998 --> 00:43:05,166
I see.
570
00:43:05,249 --> 00:43:08,544
A sparrow can never understand
the views of a wild goose, so I'll just--
571
00:43:08,628 --> 00:43:12,465
And a wild goose will never
be able to understand a phoenix.
572
00:43:13,174 --> 00:43:15,343
So I'll just be generous and forgive you.
573
00:43:16,094 --> 00:43:17,762
"Forgive"? Forgive whom?
574
00:43:17,845 --> 00:43:19,514
You're going to forgive me?
575
00:43:19,597 --> 00:43:22,391
You're being impolite by wasting my time.
576
00:43:22,475 --> 00:43:25,853
I also wasted my precious time
listening to your absurd remarks.
577
00:43:25,937 --> 00:43:27,563
You came to a book rental store
578
00:43:27,647 --> 00:43:30,149
in broad daylight when you're
a scholar who should be studying.
579
00:43:30,233 --> 00:43:32,276
It seems like you have
plenty of time on your hands.
580
00:43:32,360 --> 00:43:34,153
That proves that Maehwa's novel
581
00:43:34,237 --> 00:43:35,988
is worth my precious time.
582
00:43:36,072 --> 00:43:38,032
You should rather spend that time
583
00:43:38,199 --> 00:43:40,576
reading another classic book
and accumulating more knowledge.
584
00:43:40,660 --> 00:43:42,995
You are so interested in romance novels.
585
00:43:43,079 --> 00:43:46,082
I am very worried about the education
586
00:43:46,165 --> 00:43:47,708
-of this country's scholars.
-Why, you...
587
00:43:47,792 --> 00:43:49,085
And
588
00:43:50,753 --> 00:43:53,214
if you keep acting so suspicious,
589
00:43:53,297 --> 00:43:56,008
-it gives me no choice but to doubt you.
-Doubt me?
590
00:43:56,092 --> 00:44:00,012
I'm starting to doubt
that you might actually be Maehwa.
591
00:44:04,475 --> 00:44:05,601
Please move aside.
592
00:44:14,569 --> 00:44:16,779
I'm not Maehwa!
593
00:44:18,281 --> 00:44:19,282
I'm...
594
00:44:20,575 --> 00:44:23,035
Run!
595
00:44:23,119 --> 00:44:25,371
Hurry up! Run!
596
00:44:25,746 --> 00:44:27,540
Come on! We need to run!
597
00:44:27,623 --> 00:44:30,293
Run! Hurry!
598
00:44:30,418 --> 00:44:31,794
-Sam-bo, what's wrong?
-It's Maehwa!
599
00:44:32,128 --> 00:44:35,214
-Stop!
-Your Highness!
600
00:44:35,298 --> 00:44:37,967
-Hurry! Run!
-Catch them!
601
00:44:43,472 --> 00:44:45,808
-That's cool and refreshing.
-It's "cool"?
602
00:44:46,309 --> 00:44:47,852
This is lukewarm water.
603
00:44:47,935 --> 00:44:51,272
Today, I taught this naive man a lesson.
604
00:44:51,939 --> 00:44:52,982
What?
605
00:44:56,569 --> 00:44:58,529
My goodness, look at this.
606
00:45:00,197 --> 00:45:01,115
That hurts.
607
00:45:06,120 --> 00:45:07,788
-My gosh.
-Unforgivable.
608
00:45:10,082 --> 00:45:11,792
It is utterly unforgivable.
609
00:45:11,876 --> 00:45:13,669
Yes, of course.
610
00:45:13,753 --> 00:45:16,839
We've been doing business
with Kim for so long.
611
00:45:16,923 --> 00:45:19,759
-But he totally betrayed us--
-No, not him.
612
00:45:22,470 --> 00:45:23,804
That lady.
613
00:45:24,305 --> 00:45:25,848
The sparrow.
614
00:45:26,182 --> 00:45:27,350
I see.
615
00:45:30,394 --> 00:45:33,606
How could she call my novel
a useless romance novel?
616
00:45:34,482 --> 00:45:36,192
She said I needed to
accumulate my knowledge.
617
00:45:43,699 --> 00:45:44,825
Your Highness,
618
00:45:45,201 --> 00:45:48,829
why are you so bothered by the words of
a mere woman when there are already
619
00:45:48,913 --> 00:45:51,207
so many people who love your novels?
620
00:45:51,707 --> 00:45:54,627
I'm sure she ate something bad
621
00:45:55,503 --> 00:45:57,588
and lost her mind.
622
00:45:57,880 --> 00:45:59,423
So don't worry too much.
623
00:45:59,507 --> 00:46:01,634
And send an assassin to kill her.
624
00:46:01,968 --> 00:46:03,552
I'll do a background check on her.
625
00:46:06,514 --> 00:46:09,016
Forget it. I'll deal with her myself--
626
00:46:09,183 --> 00:46:12,019
My gosh, Your Highness. Please!
627
00:46:12,103 --> 00:46:14,605
Didn't you learn anything today?
628
00:46:15,064 --> 00:46:17,274
You almost broke your knee
while trying to escape
629
00:46:17,358 --> 00:46:19,443
from a bunch of roughnecks.
630
00:46:19,527 --> 00:46:20,778
But I'm okay now--
631
00:46:20,861 --> 00:46:23,489
I am not okay, Your Highness.
632
00:46:23,572 --> 00:46:25,908
How many times have I told you
633
00:46:25,992 --> 00:46:29,829
that I'll be killed if His Majesty
finds out that you got injured?
634
00:46:30,287 --> 00:46:34,375
If you really want me killed,
you should just kill me yourself.
635
00:46:34,458 --> 00:46:36,836
Here. Go ahead and kill me!
636
00:46:43,259 --> 00:46:45,678
THE OFFICE OF ROYAL DECREES:
THE OFFICE WHERE HISTORIANS WORKED
637
00:46:54,478 --> 00:46:55,479
My gosh.
638
00:47:07,366 --> 00:47:09,577
-The Royal Secretariat.
-Yes, sir.
639
00:47:10,327 --> 00:47:11,954
-The Office of Special Advisors.
-Yes, sir.
640
00:47:12,413 --> 00:47:14,290
-The Ministry of Personnel. Get going.
-Let's go.
641
00:47:24,759 --> 00:47:26,719
What? The royal lecture is over already?
642
00:47:27,303 --> 00:47:28,554
You guys are lucky.
643
00:47:28,637 --> 00:47:31,182
His Majesty talked for two hours
when I attended yesterday.
644
00:47:31,265 --> 00:47:32,683
We were kicked out.
645
00:47:39,023 --> 00:47:40,441
What are you talking about?
646
00:47:42,777 --> 00:47:44,153
Who dares to kick out historians?
647
00:47:44,236 --> 00:47:45,780
Who do you think is capable of
648
00:47:46,363 --> 00:47:49,116
kicking us out so he could
talk one-on-one with His Majesty?
649
00:48:16,352 --> 00:48:17,228
Did you not hear?
650
00:48:17,311 --> 00:48:20,022
His Majesty ordered me
not to let anyone inside. Please leave.
651
00:48:20,606 --> 00:48:22,316
A historian is not just "anyone."
652
00:48:23,025 --> 00:48:24,944
Please announce that I'm here
so that I may enter.
653
00:48:25,027 --> 00:48:27,655
Must you get a scolding from His Majesty
to give up and go back?
654
00:48:27,738 --> 00:48:29,198
Please announce that I'm here.
655
00:48:41,961 --> 00:48:43,921
You want to establish
an Office of Banned Books?
656
00:48:44,505 --> 00:48:45,923
Yes, Your Majesty.
657
00:48:46,132 --> 00:48:49,593
Why couldn't you ask the Crown Prince,
who is currently acting as regent?
658
00:48:50,177 --> 00:48:52,138
Why are you bothering me with this?
659
00:49:03,107 --> 00:49:04,817
THE STORY OF HO DAM
660
00:49:06,610 --> 00:49:09,280
That book was found in a bookstore
in the Pyongan Province.
661
00:49:12,533 --> 00:49:13,534
Are you saying
662
00:49:14,160 --> 00:49:16,287
that this is being read by people
all over this country?
663
00:49:16,370 --> 00:49:17,997
I have no words, Your Majesty.
664
00:49:19,957 --> 00:49:24,003
Who would dare to do something like this
in the country that I rule?
665
00:49:24,962 --> 00:49:28,507
Your Majesty,
a historian is here to see you.
666
00:49:28,591 --> 00:49:30,426
Didn't I tell you not to let anyone in?
667
00:49:31,594 --> 00:49:32,761
Tell him to leave immediately!
668
00:49:33,345 --> 00:49:35,598
Your Majesty, the law of Joseon states
669
00:49:35,973 --> 00:49:38,684
that no one is allowed to meet
with you one-on-one
670
00:49:38,767 --> 00:49:41,312
without the presence of a historian.
671
00:49:42,188 --> 00:49:45,274
I am merely trying to abide by the rules
and fulfill my duty,
672
00:49:45,858 --> 00:49:47,401
so please let me enter.
673
00:49:48,861 --> 00:49:49,987
How dare you?
674
00:49:50,070 --> 00:49:52,573
Are you trying to lecture your King
about the law?
675
00:49:53,741 --> 00:49:54,909
Your Majesty.
676
00:50:04,460 --> 00:50:05,586
Officer Min.
677
00:50:10,341 --> 00:50:11,759
Was it you, Second State Councillor?
678
00:50:11,842 --> 00:50:14,303
His Majesty isn't in a good mood.
679
00:50:14,762 --> 00:50:15,596
You should go back.
680
00:50:15,679 --> 00:50:18,891
A historian is not someone
who can be sent away.
681
00:50:18,974 --> 00:50:22,353
It's nice to abide by the principles,
but a true loyal subject
682
00:50:22,436 --> 00:50:24,647
should also know
how to be considerate of the King's mood.
683
00:50:24,730 --> 00:50:26,482
A true loyal subject
684
00:50:28,192 --> 00:50:29,401
should not be hesitant
685
00:50:29,485 --> 00:50:31,779
to keep a record of everything
he reports to the King.
686
00:50:37,159 --> 00:50:39,495
Then go ahead and write this.
687
00:50:40,663 --> 00:50:43,707
"The Second State Councillor,
Min Ik-pyeong, ignored the laws of Joseon
688
00:50:43,791 --> 00:50:45,542
and prevented a historian from entering."
689
00:50:47,544 --> 00:50:48,671
That's what you should write.
690
00:50:53,342 --> 00:50:55,386
I'm not here as a royal subject.
691
00:50:55,886 --> 00:50:58,514
I'm here as His Majesty's friend
of 20 years.
692
00:50:59,306 --> 00:51:00,975
We did not talk about political affairs.
693
00:51:01,267 --> 00:51:03,060
So stop being so stubborn and go back.
694
00:51:17,700 --> 00:51:18,701
U-won.
695
00:51:51,817 --> 00:51:53,944
Where's Kim?
696
00:51:54,528 --> 00:51:55,654
Over here!
697
00:51:55,988 --> 00:51:57,906
I'm here, sir.
698
00:52:00,451 --> 00:52:04,204
I absolutely hate people
who don't keep their promises.
699
00:52:04,288 --> 00:52:06,749
Why would you do something
to upset me like that?
700
00:52:07,249 --> 00:52:10,419
Pardon? What did I exactly promise?
701
00:52:10,669 --> 00:52:13,005
Didn't you tell me that I'd be able to buy
702
00:52:13,088 --> 00:52:16,133
at least two big houses in Hanyang
703
00:52:16,258 --> 00:52:17,718
if I held a book reading with Maehwa?
704
00:52:18,844 --> 00:52:21,472
Didn't you tell me
that I'd be able to earn
705
00:52:22,306 --> 00:52:24,850
a government official's yearly pay
706
00:52:24,933 --> 00:52:26,602
if I sold a book
that was signed by Maehwa?
707
00:52:26,685 --> 00:52:30,356
Well, I was merely stating
that it might be possible.
708
00:52:30,939 --> 00:52:34,234
But I never promised
that I would bring him to you.
709
00:52:34,318 --> 00:52:36,570
Do you know how much money I spent
because of your promise?
710
00:52:37,321 --> 00:52:42,326
I'm so angry that I want to
cut off your hands and feet.
711
00:52:44,286 --> 00:52:46,455
Please give me another chance, sir.
712
00:52:47,373 --> 00:52:50,209
I'll try to convince him
to come here again.
713
00:52:50,918 --> 00:52:53,796
He's not going to come here
after getting chased by those roughnecks.
714
00:52:54,588 --> 00:52:55,923
-Hey.
-Yes, sir.
715
00:52:56,006 --> 00:52:57,091
-Bring me the axe.
-Yes, sir.
716
00:52:57,424 --> 00:53:01,011
No, don't! Please have mercy, sir.
717
00:53:01,887 --> 00:53:04,932
I have a wife and children
that I need to take care of.
718
00:53:05,015 --> 00:53:06,892
Should I slice off
their hands and feet as well?
719
00:53:06,975 --> 00:53:10,104
No, sir! That's not what I'm saying!
720
00:53:11,647 --> 00:53:13,690
Sir! Sir.
721
00:53:14,858 --> 00:53:17,027
I have a brilliant idea.
722
00:53:17,945 --> 00:53:19,238
What?
723
00:53:20,614 --> 00:53:21,824
Think about it.
724
00:53:22,825 --> 00:53:24,243
Maehwa never...
725
00:53:25,119 --> 00:53:27,037
Maehwa never reveals their face.
726
00:53:29,623 --> 00:53:30,624
And?
727
00:53:36,672 --> 00:53:38,799
Lady Hae-ryung!
728
00:53:39,383 --> 00:53:41,093
-Lady Hae-ryung, wait.
-Kim?
729
00:53:47,474 --> 00:53:50,561
Who in the world wants a book reader
to read to them in broad daylight?
730
00:53:50,644 --> 00:53:52,271
And why would they
ask specifically for me?
731
00:53:52,938 --> 00:53:55,649
You're the one who asked me
to give you work.
732
00:53:56,233 --> 00:53:58,193
You'll be paid very generously.
733
00:54:04,116 --> 00:54:05,033
Come on.
734
00:54:05,534 --> 00:54:07,953
Kim! This place is...
735
00:54:08,745 --> 00:54:11,874
You want me to act like I'm Maehwa?
736
00:54:12,040 --> 00:54:14,042
Kim already told me everything.
737
00:54:14,293 --> 00:54:16,336
I heard you're the most famous
book reader in Hanyang.
738
00:54:18,589 --> 00:54:19,798
It's no big deal.
739
00:54:19,882 --> 00:54:22,885
You just need to do a book reading
for one night
740
00:54:22,968 --> 00:54:24,887
and pretend to be Maehwa.
741
00:54:24,970 --> 00:54:27,890
I'll decline your offer.
You should ask someone else.
742
00:54:29,224 --> 00:54:31,268
I know what you're thinking.
743
00:54:32,019 --> 00:54:33,479
You're a noble lady,
744
00:54:33,896 --> 00:54:38,150
so you must want to refuse a couple
of times before accepting the offer.
745
00:54:39,610 --> 00:54:42,488
I prepared enough money
to meet your reputation.
746
00:54:45,407 --> 00:54:46,492
This is a deposit.
747
00:54:49,828 --> 00:54:51,413
Do you think money is what I'm after?
748
00:54:51,497 --> 00:54:54,458
Are you still upset about
what happened that day?
749
00:54:55,542 --> 00:54:57,336
I've already apologized.
750
00:54:57,419 --> 00:55:00,506
I was rude to you because I didn't know
you were from a noble family.
751
00:55:00,589 --> 00:55:02,549
Is it okay to mistreat people
who aren't nobles?
752
00:55:03,800 --> 00:55:06,345
Do you even know the basic duties
of a human being?
753
00:55:07,221 --> 00:55:10,682
My goodness. Of course, he knows.
754
00:55:11,558 --> 00:55:13,894
Lady Hae-ryung, please don't be like that.
755
00:55:13,977 --> 00:55:16,480
Use that clever brain of yours
to calculate the profits.
756
00:55:16,563 --> 00:55:19,191
Imagine how much money you'll make
757
00:55:19,274 --> 00:55:20,692
if you charge five nyang per person.
758
00:55:20,776 --> 00:55:24,363
You won't be able to find a better deal
anywhere else.
759
00:55:26,657 --> 00:55:28,367
I asked you to find me work,
760
00:55:28,450 --> 00:55:30,202
not someone with whom I can scam people.
761
00:55:31,495 --> 00:55:34,039
-"Scam"?
-I won't even do it for millions,
762
00:55:34,498 --> 00:55:35,499
so stop bothering me.
763
00:55:36,583 --> 00:55:40,671
I'm not silly enough to sit down and read
those useless romance novels to people.
764
00:55:41,213 --> 00:55:44,299
And I'm definitely not rotten enough
to work with people like him.
765
00:55:48,262 --> 00:55:49,680
-But Lady Hae-ryung.
-Wait.
766
00:55:58,021 --> 00:55:59,022
Let me show you
767
00:55:59,648 --> 00:56:01,900
what it's like to be humane.
768
00:56:04,820 --> 00:56:05,862
This is the certificate
769
00:56:07,114 --> 00:56:08,699
that says the little boy is my slave.
770
00:56:11,159 --> 00:56:14,079
If you help me out for just one night,
771
00:56:14,580 --> 00:56:17,541
I promise that I'll destroy this.
772
00:56:24,756 --> 00:56:28,385
Lady Hae-ryung, do you know
how many people you saved today?
773
00:56:28,677 --> 00:56:31,513
Me, my wife, my seven kids,
and this boy...
774
00:56:32,848 --> 00:56:34,891
My goodness. Hey, get over here!
775
00:56:35,475 --> 00:56:37,936
Let's go before I change my mind.
776
00:56:45,485 --> 00:56:46,486
Kim.
777
00:56:48,030 --> 00:56:50,782
Can you take care of him
for a couple of days?
778
00:56:52,701 --> 00:56:56,622
-I'll look into where he can stay.
-This isn't necessary. Please don't worry.
779
00:56:56,913 --> 00:56:58,707
I'll feed him meat,
780
00:56:58,790 --> 00:57:00,876
and I'll even buy him new clothes.
781
00:57:01,460 --> 00:57:03,211
Don't go around causing trouble.
782
00:57:03,337 --> 00:57:05,547
Just stay with him at his house, okay?
783
00:57:14,348 --> 00:57:16,016
Thank you.
784
00:57:33,200 --> 00:57:34,910
An Office of Banned Books?
785
00:57:34,993 --> 00:57:36,411
What is this nonsense?
786
00:57:36,995 --> 00:57:40,040
How would I know
what the high officials are thinking?
787
00:57:41,833 --> 00:57:43,835
Those old men
at the Office of Special Advisors
788
00:57:44,211 --> 00:57:46,338
should take care of things on their own.
789
00:57:46,421 --> 00:57:48,173
Why would they gather everyone
790
00:57:48,256 --> 00:57:49,800
and get all of us involved?
791
00:57:49,883 --> 00:57:51,927
I guess that's how urgent
the situation is.
792
00:57:52,010 --> 00:57:53,595
Even so,
793
00:57:53,679 --> 00:57:55,806
how could they
involve us historians in this?
794
00:57:55,889 --> 00:57:59,184
I agree. This hand is no ordinary hand.
795
00:57:59,351 --> 00:58:01,144
This is the hand that records history.
796
00:58:01,353 --> 00:58:02,604
Hey!
797
00:58:02,688 --> 00:58:04,356
Hurry up and get over here!
798
00:58:04,439 --> 00:58:07,359
Yes, sir! We'll be right there!
We're coming.
799
00:58:07,567 --> 00:58:08,777
We're on our way. Goodness.
800
00:58:21,248 --> 00:58:24,001
I must've surprised you all,
801
00:58:24,793 --> 00:58:27,671
seeing that you're not even standing up
after seeing the Crown Prince.
802
00:58:33,427 --> 00:58:34,553
Your Royal Highness.
803
00:58:35,053 --> 00:58:37,139
What brings you
to such an insignificant place?
804
00:58:39,558 --> 00:58:40,809
"An insignificant place"?
805
00:58:45,063 --> 00:58:46,064
You're right.
806
00:58:47,399 --> 00:58:49,151
It's in this insignificant place
807
00:58:51,111 --> 00:58:53,113
that you have been handling
our country's affairs.
808
00:58:53,697 --> 00:58:56,324
That is absurd, Your Royal Highness.
809
00:58:56,908 --> 00:58:59,703
We are just trying to be of help
in any kind of way--
810
00:58:59,786 --> 00:59:00,662
Be quiet.
811
00:59:00,746 --> 00:59:04,082
Do you think I don't know that you're in
league with the Second State Councillor?
812
00:59:05,709 --> 00:59:07,544
You're right, Your Royal Highness.
813
00:59:08,128 --> 00:59:10,088
We have a duty to take care
of this country,
814
00:59:10,589 --> 00:59:12,424
and we are all loyal to our King,
815
00:59:14,176 --> 00:59:17,345
so you could say
that we're all in this together.
816
00:59:17,929 --> 00:59:19,264
Is that why you decided
817
00:59:19,347 --> 00:59:22,309
to establish an Office of Banned Books
behind my back?
818
00:59:22,934 --> 00:59:25,228
Is that the kind of loyalty you mean?
819
00:59:30,817 --> 00:59:33,820
You must keep forgetting things
now that you're growing old.
820
00:59:34,404 --> 00:59:37,115
I'm the foundation of this country
and the Crown Prince.
821
00:59:37,699 --> 00:59:39,409
You may have power over the officials,
822
00:59:39,493 --> 00:59:42,204
but you are obligated to be loyal to me.
823
00:59:44,372 --> 00:59:46,416
His Majesty himself asked me to do this.
824
00:59:47,918 --> 00:59:49,920
I visited His Majesty a couple of days ago
825
00:59:50,003 --> 00:59:52,130
and was given the right
to handle banned books.
826
00:59:53,298 --> 00:59:55,592
I may have grown old,
827
00:59:55,967 --> 00:59:59,554
but I haven't forgotten
that I'm serving the King,
828
00:59:59,638 --> 01:00:01,098
Your Royal Highness.
829
01:00:01,181 --> 01:00:03,350
What are you trying to hide
830
01:00:03,433 --> 01:00:05,560
that you even made His Majesty
get involved in this?
831
01:00:06,978 --> 01:00:10,232
His Majesty is worried
that the novels written by civilians
832
01:00:10,315 --> 01:00:11,608
might destroy our custom
833
01:00:11,691 --> 01:00:13,985
and taint our country's education.
834
01:00:14,569 --> 01:00:17,697
Therefore, I made a quick judgement,
thinking that this was an urgent matter.
835
01:00:18,281 --> 01:00:21,284
But I didn't think far enough
to consider that this could offend you.
836
01:00:21,660 --> 01:00:23,703
So I apologize for my carelessness.
837
01:00:35,841 --> 01:00:37,926
Goodbye, Your Royal Highness.
838
01:00:56,987 --> 01:00:58,655
LOVE AFFAIR
BANNED
839
01:00:58,738 --> 01:01:00,532
EON-NYEON'S LOVESICKNESS
BANNED
840
01:01:00,615 --> 01:01:02,325
THE STORY OF HO DAM
BANNED
841
01:01:03,827 --> 01:01:06,079
ROBINSON CRUSOE
BANNED
842
01:01:06,163 --> 01:01:08,206
THE SORROWS OF YOUNG WERTHER
BANNED
843
01:01:08,290 --> 01:01:10,083
MOONLIGHT LOVE AFFAIR
BANNED
844
01:01:10,167 --> 01:01:11,293
MOONLIGHT LOVE AFFAIR 3
BANNED
845
01:01:11,376 --> 01:01:12,711
MAEHWA
846
01:01:17,299 --> 01:01:18,550
My gosh.
847
01:01:19,050 --> 01:01:20,302
That's not good enough.
848
01:01:20,886 --> 01:01:22,971
Add some more of your artistic spirit.
849
01:01:23,180 --> 01:01:24,931
Write in a way that looks indifferent
850
01:01:25,015 --> 01:01:27,392
but very classy at the same time.
851
01:01:27,475 --> 01:01:31,188
My gosh, why are you being so fussy
about signing a book?
852
01:01:31,563 --> 01:01:34,107
It's best to just write "Maehwa"
in bold letters.
853
01:01:35,442 --> 01:01:39,112
You're a great lady,
but you know nothing about business.
854
01:01:39,821 --> 01:01:42,324
This book reading
isn't going to make us that much money.
855
01:01:42,782 --> 01:01:46,578
The important part is to sell
these signed books at an expensive price.
856
01:01:47,454 --> 01:01:48,622
Let's try again.
857
01:01:48,705 --> 01:01:50,916
Write it in cursive.
858
01:01:50,999 --> 01:01:55,170
Make it look like you put in a lot of
work, but be natural at the same time.
859
01:01:57,005 --> 01:01:58,215
My gosh.
860
01:02:07,807 --> 01:02:08,892
"'Get up.'
861
01:02:09,684 --> 01:02:13,104
Ja-gyeong looked up
at the Crown Prince's orders.
862
01:02:14,731 --> 01:02:17,734
The person in front of her
looked somewhat familiar.
863
01:02:18,193 --> 01:02:22,113
It was Master Kim wearing a royal robe."
864
01:02:24,074 --> 01:02:25,283
-My gosh.
-This is incredible.
865
01:02:29,329 --> 01:02:32,165
"Ja-gyeong was extremely startled.
866
01:02:34,334 --> 01:02:35,377
'Master Kim
867
01:02:37,045 --> 01:02:38,213
is the Crown Prince?'"
868
01:02:40,173 --> 01:02:41,383
-The Crown Prince?
-Gosh.
869
01:02:43,176 --> 01:02:45,178
"Master Kim said this to Ja-gyeong
870
01:02:46,054 --> 01:02:47,514
as she stood there, startled.
871
01:02:49,557 --> 01:02:51,810
'Welcome to the royal palace of Joseon,
872
01:02:53,186 --> 01:02:54,187
my lady.'"
873
01:03:01,778 --> 01:03:03,029
Out of the way!
874
01:03:13,957 --> 01:03:15,417
What's your name?
875
01:03:15,500 --> 01:03:16,668
Jin-hyang.
876
01:03:22,590 --> 01:03:26,469
I couldn't sleep a wink last night
because I was so excited to see you.
877
01:03:26,553 --> 01:03:28,930
I love you so much.
878
01:03:29,514 --> 01:03:31,558
Why can't I remember what I wanted to say?
879
01:03:34,060 --> 01:03:37,022
Here you go.
Yes, here's your book. Thank you.
880
01:03:37,605 --> 01:03:40,108
I hope you'll continue
to like my books. Next.
881
01:03:40,191 --> 01:03:42,444
Already? Wait.
882
01:03:42,527 --> 01:03:45,238
Can I hold your hand before I go?
883
01:03:45,322 --> 01:03:47,157
No, you can't. Next.
884
01:03:47,657 --> 01:03:48,992
No, wait.
885
01:04:05,050 --> 01:04:06,426
What's your name?
886
01:04:07,802 --> 01:04:09,137
I have a question.
887
01:04:10,555 --> 01:04:13,725
How did you come up with
such a beautiful scene
888
01:04:14,392 --> 01:04:17,896
where Master Kim confesses his love
beneath the cherry blossom tree?
889
01:04:21,608 --> 01:04:22,901
Well, that's...
890
01:04:23,818 --> 01:04:26,905
I visited Yudalsan last year,
891
01:04:26,988 --> 01:04:29,991
and I was deeply moved there.
That's where I got my idea.
892
01:04:31,743 --> 01:04:33,244
Yudalsan?
893
01:04:37,916 --> 01:04:39,042
You're wrong.
894
01:04:40,710 --> 01:04:44,130
If you don't tell me your name, I'll just
go ahead and give this back to you.
895
01:04:47,467 --> 01:04:48,510
Maehwa.
896
01:04:55,600 --> 01:04:56,684
Please write my name
897
01:04:58,645 --> 01:05:00,772
as Maehwa.
898
01:05:12,742 --> 01:05:13,785
You?
899
01:05:35,890 --> 01:05:37,892
You're Maehwa?
No wonder you were so defensive.
900
01:05:37,976 --> 01:05:39,561
You're very confident for a fraud.
901
01:05:39,644 --> 01:05:41,354
Do not forgive me, sir!
902
01:05:41,855 --> 01:05:43,565
I will crush you!
903
01:05:43,648 --> 01:05:44,899
From this day onward,
904
01:05:44,983 --> 01:05:48,153
Prince Dowon shall be forbidden
from reading or writing any books!
905
01:05:48,236 --> 01:05:50,655
Without them, I have nothing.
906
01:05:50,738 --> 01:05:52,657
Only three people in this country
know Ho-dam.
907
01:05:52,740 --> 01:05:54,325
Why are you trying to enter
908
01:05:54,409 --> 01:05:57,120
the Second State Councillor's territory?
909
01:05:57,203 --> 01:05:58,455
And I give him my consent.
910
01:05:58,538 --> 01:06:00,415
And I, the Crown Prince,
will decide the topic.
911
01:06:00,498 --> 01:06:02,959
We just need one person to pass the exam.
912
01:06:03,042 --> 01:06:04,002
I found you a husband.
913
01:06:04,085 --> 01:06:06,629
You cannot live under my roof
and my protection forever.
914
01:06:06,713 --> 01:06:07,964
An exam for a female historian?
915
01:06:08,047 --> 01:06:11,301
I cannot go ahead with this marriage.
916
01:06:12,594 --> 01:06:15,013
Subtitle translation by Liya Choi