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Today's hearing...
is to decide on the punishment for Scholars Moon Jae Shin...
and Kim Yoon Shik's homosexuality scandal.
Men and women being different and separate is a basic rule of Confucianism.
For there to be homosexuality at Sungkyunkwan, a place that esteems propriety and customs,
is something that cannot be.
Thus, all the Sungkyunkwan scholars seek to protect Sungkyunkwan's honor...
by forever removing your names from the student register,
disqualifying you from ever taking the civil service exam or public official positions,
and expelling you from Sungkyunkwan.
Agreed! Agreed!
I ask of Moon Jae Shin and Kim Yoon Shik.
That night...
Is it true that you two participated in improper relations at Hyang Kwan Chung?
No, it's not.
We...
Please believe us, President.
If it's not true, will you tell us what happened that night at Hyang Kwan Chung...
in front of all the scholars gathered here?
We were...
We were only...
Then, we'll just have to listen to the testimony of the witness.
Scholar Lee Sun Joon.
Did you see Moon Jae Shin and Kim Yoon Shik at Hyang Kwan Chung that night?
Those two, without a doubt, are homosexual,
are they not?
The homosexual...
is me.
What did you... just say?
The homosexual... is me.
Lee Sun Joon is homosexual?
L...L...Lee Sun Joon with his own mouth, said that he is homosexual?
Yes, Sir.
I knew this kid would cause trouble sooner or later!
How am I to face the Left State Minister?
Homo...
Homosexuality?
At Sungkyunkwan?
And not just one or two!
My gosh.
How can you laugh at a time like this?
Lee Sun Joon, that fellow, is an interesting one the more you know him.
Ah...
Let's not sit around like this, but let's go watch, Professor Yoo.
That night at Hyang Kwan Chung...
There wasn't just Scholars Moon Jae Shin and Kim Yoon Shik,
but I was also with them.
What?
Thus, if Scholars Moon Jae Shin and Kim Yoon Shik are homosexual,
shouldn't I be called homosexual as well?
Do you realize what you're doing right now?
You're confessing that you're homosexual with your own mouth.
Even if you were to be stricken from the student registry,
you'd have no say.
If that's the law, there's nothing I can do.
If it's true that Scholars Moon Jae Shin and Kim Yoon Shik...
committed an act unworthy of a nobleman scholar, that is.
Do you intend to defend those two with such false testimony?
That night...
there were other witnesses who saw me coming out of Hyang Kwan Chung.
Ahn Do Hyun...
Kim Woo Tak...
and Bae Hae Won are the ones.
Is this true?
Then why wasn't I included in the scandal?
It's because the scandal is not true.
It's not true?
The inappropriate act of Kim Yoon Shik and Moon Jae Shin,
did you see it with your own eyes?
I didn't.
That guy did!
I... I didn't either...
I heard about it from those guys!
Did you see it?
I ask the Board of Council.
Is a man's love for another an ignominy?
Of course, for scholars who practice Confucianism...
The most important virtue in Confucianism, "in", refers to love for your friend ("ren").
Am I wrong?
Well...
In, Eui, Ye, Ji, Shin... (ren, yi, li, zhi, xin in Chinese)
They're virtues that should be upheld, as scholars following Mencius's teachings.
But, instead of seeing the truth as it is,
the foolish mind that only sees what it wants to see and believes what it wants to believe...
cannot be considered wise ("zhi").
To put others in harm's way because of irresponsible curiosity,
laughing and enjoying it without knowing that it is a sin,
cannot be considered as just ("yi") or proper ("li").
And a heart that cannot trust ("xin") a friend cannot be called a Confucian scholar.
No one has the right to judge and point fingers...
at a person for his love for another...
with precepts and skewed standards of what constitutes a scandal.
If that is the way of a neo-Confucian scholar,
I would rather choose to be...
homosexual.
So that's how it is, Lee Sun Joon.
So that means...
Scholar Lee Sun Joon is not homosexual, right?
That's what it seems.
What a relief!
It looks like this council hearing ended without any troubles.
Do you think this is the end of the matter?
Then I'll ask again.
If you guys aren't homosexual, what were you doing at Hyang Kwan Chung?
At that late hour.
The wounded Hong Byuk Seo entered Sungkyunkwan that night.
He would've needed to stop the bleeding,
and so would have naturally headed to Hyang Kwan Chan where tobacco ashes are.
And that night, Scholars Moon Jae Shin and Kim Yoon Shik...
were found embracing each other at Hyang Kwan Chung.
The reason why you can't freely discuss what happened that night at Hyang Kwan Chung,
is it perhaps because of this?
Then tell me...
what happened at Hyang Kwan Chung that night.
It's for Geol Oh Senior's sake.
So, can't you just trust me and help us?
If the Hong Byuk Seo came in, is Kim Yoon Shik the Hong Byuk Seo?
No, Scholar Geol Oh is... the Hong Byuk Seo.
According to my analysis, this is the answer.
Two persons.
One role.
I gave Scholars Kim Yoon Shik and Moon Jae Shin...
plenty of chance to prove their innocence.
I...
with the authority vested in me as student body president,
order that Scholars Kim Yoon Shik and Moon Jae Shin...
remove their upper garments.
Is it enough if I just take it off?
Isn't that what you want?
Senior!
Geol Oh!
First...
you must answer me, President.
Did you intend to use the council as a trap to catch the Hong Byuk Seo?
You just admitted yourself that you didn't believe the homosexuality scandal.
The right to the council hearing is in the hands of the scholars alone,
which Sungkyunkwan's chancellor, professors, and even His Majesty himself...
cannot interfere with.
That's because Sungkyunkwan's student council hearing...
should not be used for any political reasons, whatsoever.
But, as the chair of the student council hearing,
you violated the rule, President.
If Scholar Moon Jae Shin undresses and no wound is found,
you'll have to take full responsibility for your actions, President.
Am I not right?
Agreed!
Then...
even though you knew that Moon Jae Shin was not homosexual,
you proceeded with this hearing?
He used us!
You disgraced us Sorons.
That's right!
President, please tell the truth!
But if you agree to dismiss these charges,
we too won't have you answer for your mistake today.
Why?
Since we started, we should see to the end of it.
Take it off!
I assume that you're rescinding your order, President.
Okay.
We still have something left to do.
The council hearing does not belong to the student president,
but it is our responsibility, the Sungkyunkwan scholars.
We should fulfill our whole duty.
We'll vote on it.
Will you grant punishment to Scholars Moon Jae Shin and Kim Yoon Shik?
President!
Announce the hearing verdict.
I declare that Scholars Moon Jae Shin and Kim Yoon Shik...
are found not guilty in the homosexuality scandal.
How pathetic.
What kind of misunderstanding did you have?
- Daemul! - Confucius said this...
Hey, Daemul! It was totally our fault. Please forgive it just once.
Hey punk! Are you going to treat us like strangers?
Lee Sun Joon...
Have you seen Scholar Lee Sun Joon?
He was here until just a moment ago.
You really didn't see him?
It was quite unexpected...
for an upright man like Lee Sun Joon to not object to being homosexual.
I just...
Ah yes!
You were merely upholding your principles?
If you were upholding your principles, you shouldn't have lied.
That you were with Daemul and Geol Oh the whole time at Hyang Kwan Chung...
That is a lie, isn't it?
A lie that is unlike you.
Did you know the events of that night, too?
The Left State Minister's son with a bright future ahead of him...
took the risk of being implicated in a homosexuality scandal...
and endangering his road to success.
Why is that?
What did you do it for?
I hear you're getting engaged tomorrow.
And of all people, you intend to be a part of Ha In Soo's family.
Was it because you needed someone who would suit your family pedigree?
Or did you not care whomever it was you were to marry?
As though you were running away...
So, are you happy, Garang?
Look at this, look at this!
Even now you can't lie.
How do you plan on continuing to lie?
For whose sake is it for?
Lee Sun Joon is leaving Sungkyunkwan?
No, how can such a ridiculous thing happen?!
When he said he was leaving, you just merely said "suit yourself?"
Immature young scholars may sometimes rebel without a cause.
You've never once had that kind of experience as a student?
You woke up one morning not wanting to study and wishing to quit Sungkyunkwan...
Never.
Not even once.
And Lee Sun Joon...
is not an immature young scholar.
He is one who knows what he's doing.
No, but why now?
At an important time like this.
It can't end like this.
I'm going to personally meet Lee Sun Joon...
I heard that after leaving Sungkyunkwan,
he decided to study at Jukjeong lecture hall in Gurim Village.
Aigoo...
It's closing time.
And it'll be time for the night roll call soon.
Have you seen Scholar Lee Sun Joon by any chance?
Have you not heard the news?
I don't like council hearings, but that one thing I like.
Going on a school trip after the hearing.
Forget any hard feelings during the hearing,
and let's get drunk and be one.
Drunk by the beautiful scenery, and drunk by the alcohol.
What are you doing?
Your wound...
hasn't healed completely yet.
Did you know about it?
I heard that Scholar Lee Sun Joon is leaving Sungkyunkwan.
He wasn't going home just for his engagement tomorrow?
What's he up to?
Surely he didn't get hurt by what I said to him earlier?
The engagement ceremony... is tomorrow, huh?
If he left without a word to his seniors, so much for his manners and moral code.
He really is...
no good.
Lee Sun Joon, what's he thinking?
So, are you happy, Garang?
Even now you can't lie.
Young master!
If you can't fall asleep like this the night before your engagement,
you're not going to be able to fall asleep for the 100 days before your wedding.
His Excellency is looking for you.
Jukjeong lecture hall in Gurim Village...
has prepared your lodging and everything else.
Since you've already decided to leave Sungkyunkwan,
it'd be best for you to focus on your studies without wasting a day.
After your engagement tomorrow, go straight...
Are you listening?
I already spoke to the Minister of War about hurrying your marriage as well.
Preparing for the civil service exam with the support of your wife isn't bad.
Once you get married and have your family, that responsibility will become a great strength.
And as you see your family prosper, that pride will further push you.
That is enough for the life of a man.
Father...
So...
Are you happy?
I dare say...
I want to hear your answer.
That question doesn't even deserve an answer.
Those shameful words that suit
women's leisurely qualms...
How can such words come out of the mouth of the eldest son of Jinseong's Lee clan?
I have never wasted my time thinking such unnecessary thoughts.
Start of Class!
So it's true that Lee Sun Joon has left Sungkyunkwan?
Those who meet must eventually part.
That jerk has no manners to the end!
Shouldn't he at least say goodbye?
I hear that after the engagement, he plans to leave the capital city...
and go to a remote lecture hall up in the mountains.
That punk Lee Sun Joon!
We really won't have any cause to see each other again then.
Well, unless we pass the exam and become public officials,
we'll probably never see each other again.
Ah, Daemul!
Did he not say any word to you either?
What's the matter?
Where are you going in such an urgent manner?
Hurry!
It's almost time for my lord to be here.
Do you like it that much?
Your face is blooming!
Will it look that way to my lord as well?
Of course!
That's why he's rushing the marriage.
I'm going to be a perfect wife for my lord.
I'll try my best!
I was right.
I thought I was hallucinating.
What a coincidence!
W...What are you doing here?
I...
was on my way to the bookstore.
The bookseller sent a message for me this morning to come see him.
Isn't the bookstore located at Pil-dong?
I see this type of lie doesn't pass your notice.
Because I didn't get a chance to thank you for what you did at the hearing yesterday...
No, well...
I thought we should at least say goodbye to each other.
Thinking that this may be our last time...
That I won't ever see you again...
I just wanted to see you one last time.
That's why I was waiting for you.
As your bosom buddy,
as your mere roommate...
or even just as one of the many scholars you encountered.
However you may think of me,
I just wanted to see you, Lee Sun Joon, one last time.
Now that I've seen you, it's enough.
Today...
it would've been better if you hadn't come.
Why?
Did I do something wrong again?
Go!
Let's never see each other again.
My lord!
I've been waiting a long time for you.
I'll be a worthy wife for you, my lord.
You said you've never failed to accomplish what you willed.
You promised me that you would try your best to love me.
I will put all my trust in your promise, my lord.
That promise...
I don't think I'll be able to keep it.
W...Wait...
I... like you, Kim Yoon Shik.
I, who've never strayed from the right path...
I, who've never strayed from my principle...
I, who thought propriety and custom meant everything in this world...
I've started to like you, a man.
This is the reason why...
I can't have you by my side, as a friend or a roommate.
With you by my side, Kim Yoon Shik...
I don't have the confidence to continue deceiving myself like this.
Don't worry, Kim Yoon Shik.
I won't do anything to hurt you.
I won't let people point fingers at you because of my own feelings.
This will also be the last time I'll appear before you.
At this time,
this is all I can do for you.
You know that this is all my fault, right, Father?
I got it.
Of all days, why must I fall ill on my engagement day?
I gave my lord inconvenience.
Even if I have to get on my knees and beg before the Left State Minister,
I'll make sure this engagement continues.
So my daughter, you just take care of yourself, all right?
Just let her get some rest.
What happened today?
Hyo Eun collapsed from a cold.
And Lee Seobang* went out to get a doctor. (*way to address a son-in-law)
What can I do?
It's my child's fault, so I don't have the audacity to face the Left State Minister.
Ah, why is it so hard to marry off my daughter?!
But about Lee Sun Joon, Father...
He went to seek a doctor, but no such doctor has arrived.
Nor has he come to visit his sick betrothed.
He seems to look down upon his in-laws.
What?
Or...
There might be a secret between them that we do not know of.
I said, you should lie down... Otherwise you will get caught, Miss.
Breaking off the engagement? No way!
That promise...
I don't think I'll be able to keep it.
Can you please break off the engagement from your end?
Have I done something wrong? If you tell me, I'll fix it.
The fault is entirely my own.
And so...
the one who doesn't have a right to this engagement is me.
Unlike other men,
I cannot give my heart to a woman.
Isn't my lord... so cruel?
Beo Deul, does he... does he hate me that much?
That's why he's breaking off the engagement with a non-existent excuse?
Miss.
I can't give him up like this.
He won't be able to break off the engagement first.
Because he wouldn''t make me a jilted woman.
The Minister of War's daughter. Is her illness very serious?
Rather than postponing the engagement, we decided to just set the wedding date.
Didn't he say anything about this marriage?
I decided to... break off the engagement.
Break off the engagement?!
You're the one who hurried this engagement.
Are you not going to take responsibility?
Was I wrong about you?
I am sorry, Father.
But I believe...
this is the best way I can take responsibility for the situation.
I am not going to get married, Father.
You came.
Young master, I packed up all your things.
Get some rest today.
Since we have a long trip ahead of us tomorrow.
His Excellency asks to see me.
You mean the pretty boy scholar?
He really met up with someone before going to the Minister of War's house?
Yes.
When we arrived at his house, he was waiting for him.
Why do you ask?
He is a roommate?
Yes.
He is the one that young master dragged into Sungkyunkwan from earlier.
What fate!
He is the substitute examinee?
Yes.
"Kim Yoon Shik."
"Take the exam with that name."
"It's a waste for you to just be a substitute examinee with your talent."
Young master and pretty boy scholar have a lot of history.
His name is Kim Yoon Shik?
Yes, Scholar Kim Yoon Shik.
Kim Yoon Shik.
What kind of kid is he?
He is the son of the former Sungkyunkwan professor, Kim Seung Hun.
Kim Yoon Shik.
What kind of ill fate this is.
I... like you, Kim Yoon Shik.
I won't let people point fingers at you just because of my own feelings.
This will also be the last time I'll appear before you.
I must be getting punished...
for deceiving the world as I wish.
What's so serious?
Should I leave, rather than disturb you?
Senior!
May I... ask you one question?
Senior, you said that you read all the books here.
Then, what is the correct answer in a situation like this?
I...
lied to someone.
And because of my lie, that person...
is now carrying a really heavy burden.
Enough to give up on a chance that he's been dreaming of for a long time.
And so?
I want to tell him the truth...
I want to tell him that he can now put down his heavy burden.
But I fear that it's too late...
That he won't be able to forgive me...
I'm afraid.
What should I do?
What's there to worry?
Just go and tell him the truth.
"I'm sorry, so forgive me."
Just as you're now doing to me, show him how you feel.
The lie that I've told...
It's so huge and grave...
that he won't be able to easily forgive me.
If I tell the truth,
that person may turn his back on me forever.
I'm scared...
and afraid.
This person... Is it someone that you like?
That's...
Who?
Cho Sun?
Let's see, let's see, let's see!
Gyeonggi-do, Chungcheong-do, Jeolla-do...
I've decided.
This school trip location will be to Wolchul Mountain, Scholar Gu Yong Ha.
Wolchul Mountain?
Having received energy from the mountain, the place raised many outstanding people.
Who goes to a mountain or a valley for a trip these days? So outdated!
Then?
Place a simple mat at a gisaeng's backyard anywhere in Joseon,
and that place would be heaven.
Wolchul Mountain is the best place to receive good spirit and energy.
I will grant some money this time...
So it's to Wolchul Mountain you go.
Sir, you who never even bought us a glass of water before...
will give us money?
The future of Joseon depends on the revived spirit of our Sungkyunkwan scholars.
Be honest.
It's because the Jukjeong academy that Scholar Lee Sun Joon is at...
is near Wolchul Mountain, is it not?
Lee Sun Joon?
If Scholar Lee Sun Joon sees his fellow scholars,
he might wish to return to Sungkyunkwan.
It's merely the heart of a teacher who wishes to lead the young lost sheep back to its path.
We'll go to Wolchul Mountain.
Why didn't you say it earlier?
I also wanted to see Lee Sun Joon, that prickly guy.
I heard Left State Minister's son left Sungkyunkwan?
Sending him to study at Sungkyunkwan was my royal command.
As soon as he gets better, call him back to Sungkyunkwan.
I intend to wait for him.
Why do you care so deeply for a young scholar like that, Your Majesty?
Although he is my son, his resolve to study was so firm...
that I wasn't able to convince him to stay.
His resolve to study was firm?
That academy is where Left State Minister studied when he was young, Your Majesty.
To follow in his father's footsteps in serving this country,
it's a commendable display of his filial piety, Your Majesty.
Thus, I too plan to fulfill my role as a dutiful son, Left State Minister.
I plan to move the capital city to Hwaseong, where my father's unfulfilled dream is buried.
Your Majesty!
Check.
A move to Hwaseong?
Abandoning Hanyang* and going to Hwaseong! (*modern-day Seoul)
He means to abandon us Norons!
How is this possible?
It's not impossible...
Your Excellency!
If the king gets his hands on the Geum Deung Ji Sa, that is.
Geum Deung Ji Sa disappeared ten years ago.
That night, when...
Kim Seung Hun and President Moon Yong Shin, who were conveying the Geum Deung Ji Sa,
disappeared from the face of this earth.
Along with them, the Geum Deung Ji Sa disappeared... for good.
You know it better than anyone else.
We need to plant one of our own people with the king.
Someone to win over the king's complete trust...
One of our own.
I'll wait until Lee Sun Joon returns.
It won't be too late for me to give the secret command then.
Your Majesty.
You know that finding the Geum Deung Ji Sa as soon as possible is the best way...
to accomplish the move to Hwaseong without them interfering.
Don't forget Lee Sun Joon is the son of a Noron.
This is precisely why I need Lee Sun Joon.
Your Majesty.
Prime Minister.
What I wish to recover is not simply the Geum Deung Ji Sa.
But the future of Joseon!
Unless I can win over the son of the Noron leader,
this fight will never end.
We've come! We've come!
We've come to Wolchul Mountain!
Rule number one is...
- to play... - Joyfully!
Rule number two is...
- to play... - Until your bone breaks!
Rule number three is...
- to play... - Till you die!
Let's go...
To Wolchul Mountain!
Using whatever means necessary, you must bring Lee Sun Joon back.
I'm not sure...
He is not one to listen to others.
You are Gu Yong Ha! You can do it! Believe in positive thinking.
Whether I finish my 30-year official life in the outskirts like Sungkyunkwan...
or in the glorious center,
it all lies in your hands.
Please.
Please!
Ah, please.
I must take my leave and plan my strategy.
Please!
Well...
Hey, Daemul! You're still feeling down?
Rather than going to play, you look like a cow being led to slaughter.
Oh, Geol Oh, be careful of your head.
Why don't you iron your frowny face?
To try to cheer you up, Daemul, even Moon Jae Shin...
who has never gone on a school trip, is com...
Are you going to spout nonsense so early in the morning?!
I've prepared something, too!
You should look forward to it.
So then!
Let's go have fun! Got it?
You punk!
You rascals!
Kids will be kids.
Over here!
You punks!
Time out!
Hey, Daemul!
Why are you simply sitting there like a picture? Get in!
Get in!
No, I... I'm fine.
This guy...
looks suspicious.
You must be hiding something.
What?
You...
actually...
can't swim, right?
Ah, correct.
Then you can learn how to swim. Why be so timid?! Get in!
Get in!
I am fine. Really.
Really?
Then forget about it.
Hey.
- Huh? - What's that?
You punks!
Punks!
Hey.
He looks really suspicious.
If he is truly a man, he wouldn't be afraid of getting wet.
Yes, I'm not afraid either.
There is definitely a reason why he can't take off his top.
Surely, Daemul is not...?
The Hong Byuk Seo.
While the president is not here, if we caught the Hong Byuk Seo...
He will be really happy!
Good idea, Go Bong!
Let's capture the Hong Byuk Seo!
Here! Let's drink on Wolchul Mountain.
Let's drink up and die!
Here!
Cheers!
Here.
Because it's hot.
You will be a great husband, Senior.
Nonsense...
Yong Ha... Where has this guy gone off to?
Hand!
All you have to do is bring Lee Sun Joon out as you are told.
You really can heal my young master's illness?
Of course!
I have the medicine for Lee Sun Joon's sickness.
Lovesickness.
Lo...
Lovesickness, you say?
Well... there's something like that.
Young master!
Young master.
Milady came here from Hanyang!
My mother?
Without a word in advance?
I know. Something must have happened at home.
You should hurry on out.
Hurry!
Hey, Daemul!
Don't you know that reading at a place like this will give you eye troubles?
Our Daemul shouldn't get eye diseases.
Then, why don't you disinfect your eyes in the water?
- Yeah. - Let's go!
Hey!
Daemul! Where are you going?
Where are you going?!
That Daemul...
I'll throw him into the water. Splash!
I'll take off his clothes. Stark naked!
Why are they following him?
Come, let's drink.
Hey!
Have you seen Kim Yoon Shik?
Huh?
He went somewhere with Byung Choon and Go Bong.
Young master, hurry! Milady is waiting for you.
Has Mother truly come here from Hanyang?
Gods of heaven, I'll heal my young master's sickness and go to hell.
What are you doing?
Today, Sungkyunkwan scholars have come here.
They said if I want your sickness healed, I should bring you out here...
You've done a useless thing.
Let's go back.
Young master!
This is the right place, look over there!
There!
Isn't that pretty boy scholar?
I am really smart to find the way this well.
Let's go.
They have nothing to do with me anymore.
Soon Dol, you...
You go on ahead.
Young master...
Young master!
Kim Yoon Shik!
It's no use, Kim Yoon Shik.
No matter how hard I try...
I can't help but seek you out like this.
So now it's your turn.
Run away from me, Kim Yoon Shik.
Wait!
You have to listen to my answer before you go!
Kim Yoon Shik.
Kim Yoon Shik, wake up!
Kim Yoon Shik!
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Translators: blue, salasala, questions987, Snoopy's twinkie, naey15
Timers: AQUARIANUNICORN, Dai-chan
Editor/QC: thunderbolt
Preview 16th Episode
You're telling me to just let you go like this?
Where the heck did this kid go?
What?
You can go check for yourself.
Kwan ahk san!
What are you two doing?
You mean you saw me as a fool...
who would just leave a girl that I like at this men-infested Sungkyunkwan?
That's my spot.
How can there be "my" spot and "your" spot?
I came to see you despite the rudeness.
Go catch them now!
Those two...
Something strangely changed about them.
Since when was it?
That you hid your beautiful face under the guise of a man?
Kim Yoon Hee.
Kim Yoon Hee is my name.