Episode 5
Yang Soon-yi.
Why are you here?
As a palace servant girl, I have been reassigned to work here.
Don’t joke around anymore. It’s too scary.
That’s great!
In the future, we’ll be relying on you, palace maid Yang.
Young Sung Gong and I will be living here.
Yes.
What?
Does that mean you’re assigned to the residential quarters?
Oppa, I’m here.
You came?
Is Young Sung Gong inside?
I’m Shin Sae-ryung, his classmate from the Academy.
Can you go report to him that I’m here?
I’m sorry.
Gong-ja has just gone to the Municipal Park.
He said he’d be back very soon.
What can we do? Is it okay if you wait outside?
Um, here?
I’m sorry.
The inside still hasn't been tidied up,
And also Gong-ja has not formally moved in.
It wouldn’t be fitting to let guests go in first.
Then I can only come back to visit next time.
It hasn’t been tidied yet?
It looks like you haven’t prepared enough to serve nobility.
What’s your name?
I’m Yang Soon-yi.
Palace maid Yang, we will meet often in the future.
This was mine to begin with.
Um, Gong-ja Mama.
I heard that it was thanks to you that I was able to avoid punishment.
Although it’s a bit late, but still, thank you.
Ahh, you’re talking about what I said to the Sang Gung (court lady)?
Don’t take it personally.
It was just a sentence.
But without your help, then it would’ve been really hard for me to be promoted to a formal palace maid.
Oh, really?
Well then, you can’t just use words to say thank you.
Huh?
Are you so direct about everything?
That’s why I like to tease you even more.
Well then.
Wait.
It’s nothing. We’ll talk about it later.
Then, I'll take my leave.
What did he want to say?
Could it be what happened last time?
Hey.
What are you so surprised about?
I didn’t get a chance to congratulate you.
Congratulations for being promoted to a formal palace maid.
Let’s get along better in the future.
I’m depending on you too, Gong-ja mama.
Although we’re both new at this,
you’ll have to help me a lot.
I can’t make the same mistake as last time anymore.
Of course.
I won’t participate anymore in such rash actions.
Are you still angry about it?
No.
Gong-ja mama should just take good care of his personal matters.
I will also just fulfill my duties as a palace maid.
Then, I take my leave.
Wait a minute.
What’s wrong?
I thought about it, and I still think...
Something happened last time with you and Moon Sung Gong.
Even his clothes were off!
That’s because it got ink-stained.
I just wanted to wash it for him.
Oh really?
But I still think it’s sort of weird.
Your face was beet red when you ran off.
Moon Sung Gong was also really awkward.
Ah, at the time the investigative Sang Gung was looking for me.
Well, since I’m so busy...
[Use the Map to Understand World History]
I knocked, but you weren’t here.
Is something wrong?
You have a lot of books.
Could you lend me some?
Reading is my hobby.
Reading is not a hobby. It should instead be life.
As royalty, reading should not just stop at the standard of a hobby.
Although I’m very sorry to be saying something like this,
But since we’re living in the same building,
Forget everything that happened in the past.
Let’s get along well together.
How about it?
Jo Sang-ki sent over the things that you used when you were in Incheon.
Really?
Yes.
It doesn’t work as well anymore.
Well, especially since the surroundings are different.
Mama, do you need me to help you organize your things?
Hey, Yang Soon-yi.
"Mama." That word gives me the shivers.
When it’s just the two of us, just talk normally.
How can that be?
Since yesterday I was given the commission to serve
as the personal palace maid in the residences of the two Gong-ja.
Hey, Yang Soon-yi.
If anything comes up, I’ll take responsibility.
Take responsibility my foot!
When have you ever taken responsibility?!
You should talk like that from the start.
Also, my name is Yang Soon-yi (pronounced Soon-eui).
Soon-yi!
Why do you change other people’s names?
I like Yang Soo-nee.
Yang Soo-nee. It’s nice and old-fashioned.
You rascal!
When did you start practicing martial arts?
You didn't practice this before.
After my mother died, I started learning it.
When I learn martial arts, I become very carefree.
I don’t have time to think about anything else.
I still remember your mom.
She was a beauty.
The kids in the village also called her "Pretty Lady."
I shouldn’t have mentioned your mom.
It’s okay.
I’m always with her.
What?
Why are you looking at me like that?
What’d I do?
How sad, how lonely, how heart-breaking, how unfortunate.
Is that what you think?
How did you know?
I’m not some orphan.
Stop pretending to be sad.
After my mom died, I still had Jo Sang-ki ahjussi.
Now I’ve found my relatives.
My relatives aren’t even the average relatives.
They’re very extraordinary relatives.
Think about how many homes I have.
Don’t kid around.
How do you feel now that you’ve entered the palace?
Sooner or later, I would’ve entered it.
Because of the appearance of a competitor, you had the chance to enter the palace.
You end up having to thank Young Sung Gong.
Now the real competition has begun.
It should be rather interesting.
It won’t take that long.
Let’s hope not.
Oh and… when did you start getting to know that palace maid?
Who?
I wondered why your sword pierced rather sharply today.
What's the occasion?
The high and mighty Shin Sae-ryung has even started taking notice of a little palace maid.
I'm not interested in palace maid affairs.
But your attitude is a bit unusual.
Are you interested in her?
She’s very interesting,
And very cute.
Mama, your afternoon courses are physical education.
Please come this way.
Attendant noona.
I’ve already been here so many times.
Can’t I start coming to school by myself next time?
I’m not in kindergarten. It’s really embarrassing.
I’m the only one being dropped off and picked up everywhere.
I’m sorry for inconveniencing you, Gong-ja mama.
Pye-ha’s orders. I must temporarily serve Gong-ja like a shadow.
This is all I can do.
But nothing has happened so far.
The afternoon Physical Education class is in the Bong Rae Center.
It’s the place where we came last time to see the exhibit, right?
I, Kang Hoo, know ten things after learning one. I’m really sharp!
Men have to be sharp!
- Welcome. - Gong-ja.
- You've been hard at work, Gong-ja mama. - Hello.
Yeah, hello.
It’s my first time taking the gym class. Is it here?
Yeah.
Ahh, but it just changed location.
It changed location?
Yeah, we just found out a while ago too.
Ah, yes well every so often something like this will come up.
Let’s go. We’ll lead the way. Here.
Do we have to learn this too?
This isn’t my style.
When we first started out, we felt awkward too, but it gets better.
If it weren’t a required course, I wouldn’t want to take it either.
Well, whatever it is, this is still...
One, two.
Arabesque and bras balancé.
Don't move!
And one, two, three, four.
Gong-ja mama.
It's nice to meet you.
Why, why are you here?
I’m here to take the class.
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.
One, two... stop it!
Especially in Korea, the family tree goes way back.
Who knows why you have to learn it?
Who is Hoo?
Knowing about our family trees gives us a big picture to all the questions we have about who we are.
Okay, I’m going to shoot a Western film too.
How’d the ball run over there?
I’m sorry.
That scoundrel...
Just take it. Why do you always stir things up?
He’s the one always looking for trouble.
Yu Min Hyuk. What are you doing?
I didn’t target Senior on purpose.
I’m sorry.
What?
Is that the tone you apologize with?
Who do you have the nerve to make jokes with?
Senior. It’s not what you thought.
Do you have the right to be proud just because you’re wearing the clothing of nobility?
If you’re nobility then mind your rank the way nobility does.
Or don’t humiliate nobility and live your life silently.
Do you understand?
In my eyes, I don’t have anything like the face of nobility.
Senior, you mind yourself.
You two, get down immediately!
Are you not coming down?
What’s going on?
Min Hyuk? What happened?
I don’t know what’s going on, but Senior, have mercy. Forgive him.
It’s not like he did it on purpose. We’re all friends, right?
This time I’ll let you guys off the hook.
But watch it next time.
Wanting to protect friends, Gong-ja’s efforts are very benevolent.
But first you must develop the standards by which you choose your friends.
There needs to be feeling between people.
Go!
Although it wasn’t what I had in mind, but I do owe you one.
I’ll pay you back sooner or later.
It doesn’t have to be sooner or later. Pay back now.
Teach me.
Oh, I’m so tired!
Did I overdo it?
I can’t ask anyone to come put it on for me either.
This TV can get on the Internet.
OK.
[Search: The way to apply bandages on your own.]
What?
Is that the way?
Oh, really.
Gong-ja mama.
What are you doing?
What’s that smell?
I’m practicing yoga. Yoga.
Yoga? Is there this type of yoga too?
Yes. It’s new. It helps your blood circulation.
Is something the matter?
Aren’t you going to the Tae Hwang Sa performance? Why aren't you dressed?
Oh yeah! Tae Hwang Sa!
What the heck?
Why’d she have to run in at that moment?
Gong-ja mama!
You’re going to be late for the Academy! Please get up.
Gong-ja mama!
I know!
Today there’s just an English class.
Well anyway, I don’t understand a word of English. Still embarrass myself.
Can’t I not go?
Gong-ja mama!
I already said I got it!
Play hooky?
Why hasn’t he come out yet?
Palace maid Yang!
Gong-ja mama.
Mama.
Yang Soon.
I’m sick!
Sick?
I’m really sick.
Omo, it’s true!
Really hot, right? I think I have a cold.
Are you cold?
Really cold.
How about your throat?
You go report to the palace attendant. I can’t go to school today.
I don’t want anyone to see me like this, so tell her not to come in.
What should I do? What to do?
No. I have to go to the Imperial Hospital to find the Palace Doctor.
Wait! Wait a minute!
What?
I hate doctors the most.
I hate medicine.
Especially the powdery medicine.
It’s too bitter.
You wait a second.
Bring your hand out.
It seems like the fever is coming down.
Cold.
Why does my heart feel sad?
Could it be that he’s too lonely, so he got sick?
The Sang Gung (court lady) in charge of educating Gong-ja, has it been decided?
Yes, Pye-ha.
The one decided by the deceased previous emperor,
The Han Sang Gung who also once took charge of Pye-ha’s education, how is that?
Omo, how could he pick her?
During the time of King Jeong Jo, the historian An Jeong Yang once said
The one in charge of education must be a gentle person.
Han Sang Gung is a person who is more like royalty than royalty itself,
But it's impossible to say that she is a gentle person.
But I feel as if Han Sang Gung is the only person who is suitable to teach someone like Gong-ja.
Then it can only be decided this way.
Our Gong-ja, what to do?
Han Sang Gung has arrived!
I won!
How many days have you used it?
What?
It is prohibited for palace maids to apply lipstick that is too red.
And also, hands must be kept clean at all times.
Use of nail polish and other cosmetics is strictly prohibited. Do you understand?
Yes.
Where is the other girl?
Palace maid Yang Soon-yi. Young Sung Gong mama told her to…
She’s in Gong-ja’s residence.
What is the meaning of this?
Is Young Sung Gong mama still in the palace right now?
Did he not go to the Academy?
Yes, right, ma’am.
I’m going now.
You’re going to leave?
Does it hurt again?
All of the sudden, my stomach is hurting.
Stomach?
My intestines seem ready to split.
Intestines?
Oh, no! Let’s go call the Palace Doctor!
What?
No! Wait a minute!
Yang Soon-yi!
What are you doing?
Who asked you to run so fast?
What?
You wretched girl! Get up!
In the presence of Gong-ja, you have the nerve to act so rashly!
Um..
I’m sorry, ma’am.
Um, ahjumma?
Ahjumma?
It is wrong to say that, Gong-ja.
I don’t know who you are.
She didn’t do anything wrong.
Her?
Young Sung Gong said he didn’t feel well.
I’ll let you go this time.
If, in the future, the same thing happens, I will run you out of the palace immediately.
Do you understand?
Yes, ma’am.
Gong-ja, from now on, Han Sang Gung is in charge of your education.
Han Sang Gung was in charge of the education of the Hwang Tae-hu mama when she was the crown princess.
She was also in charge of the Pye-ha's education before her reign.
Greetings to Your Majesty.
Having been assigned to this position according to Her Majesty's wishes,
I am Han Sang Gung, in charge of your education.
Hello.
But I suddenly had a cold...
I have a headache...
Attendant Kwang.
Yes, mama.
If the condition of the Gong-ja's health is as such,
Does the Pye-ha know of this?
This... she doesn't know yet.
It's in such condition already and yet you still have not reported this to Her Majesty?
As a palace attendant, with the hard work of Her Majesty in reminding you to take care of the Gong-ja,
How can you overlook this?
I will ask to see Her Majesty immediately and report of the working condition of those on duty in the residential quarters.
Ahjumma!
Sang Gung mama...
Gong-ja mama?
I suddenly feel better.
Although it's a bit late, but do you want to go to the Academy now?
Yes, of course I need to go.
I will go.
You've already received punishment for helping the Gong-ja leaving the palace!
Have you not yet come to your senses?
I'm sorry.
Those residential quarters are where the two candidates for the throne live.
It's a place that requires more attention. Do not forget this.
I will remember.
If anything reckless happens again,
You will receive punishment. Understood?
Yes, Han Sang Gung.
It's just like a dream! This is our Joon's room!
When do you think we can take the Crown Prince's palace?
Where is the Young Sung Gong?
Did you find interest in the Palace’s music department's performance?
Yes. The Royal middle school participates in it every year.
I really liked it when Hwang Tae-hu mama introduced Korean poems.
Although I was still young, but I still heard elegance in the poems.
Really?
Then I shall recite one.
Joo Nu Am writes in his book,
The thin lines of spring rain fall into the pool,
Kyeong An writes on the horse,
The cold wind seeps into the tent crack,
Sew a small cotton covering,
Because it is hard to take up the worries, lay on the cotton covering,
The long sword spells disaster,
Petals of apricot blossom slowly bloom.
Such a young girl yet you are so familiar with Korean poems.
Very laudable of you.
Thank you for your praise, mama.
A pair made in heaven, it's like heaven's fate.
What do you think, Queen?
I was thinking the same as well.
Heaven's fate?
I heard you come from a family of musicians.
I feel very honored that you know about my family.
Pye-ha.
Long time no see, Dae-gong.
You must have been very surprised after going through the threat at the performance parade.
If it was that, then there's no need for you to be worried.
After that happened, I made up my mind.
To people who threaten the power of the throne,
I will not be forgiving.
Of course you need to do it that way, Pye-ha.
But, a kind heart is not the requirement for only spirituals.
And also remember, sometimes being humble or stepping back can lessen the pain on your soul.
It seems like you are in need of peace. Then I will be retiring.
Hwang Tae-hu mama, these two are the palace maids assigned to the residences.
What orders do you have, Hwang Tae-hu Mama?
I called you over to tell you one thing.
You must be whole-hearted in your service to Gong-ja.
Isn't this child the one who helped Young Sung Gong leave the palace?
Yes, Hwang Tae-hu mama.
I'm deeply sorry, Hwang Tae-hu mama. I am thinking over my actions.
Listen well. The only reason I helped you,
Is because I was touched by Young Sung Gong's request to honor his promise.
From now on, be more whole-hearted in serving Gong-ja.
Understood?
Yes.
Let's go.
How rare, how rare. Problematic mama's a lot better than we thought.
I thought he was a reckless kid who got into trouble all the time.
It's not like that.
You're still defending him because you're elementary school classmates?
Don't you remember calling him your enemy in the beginning?
You've got to be the same from the beginning and the end.
When you were in elementary school, did you go out with Gong-ja?
You did, didn't you? I knew it!
Did you or did you not?
Mama, the performance is already finished.
It's time to return to your Palace.
Why'd you lie?
What do you mean?
Young Sung Gong and Palace maid Yang were elementary school classmates.
How long do you plan on keeping it a secret?
I was afraid that if someone on the upper level knew, I would be kicked out of the palace.
It's not lying, just not saying it.
If this were made public, it would be difficult to stay assigned to the Palace residence.
Mama, this is a daring request, but can you pretend like you didn't know?
Wanting to stay there... is this for Young Sung Gong?
That's the first place I really worked at after becoming a true Palace maid.
So I want to do my job well.
Really?
Just for this only?
Yes.
Alright. It's not like it's someone else. Palace maid Yang personally begged me.
I'll pretend like I don't know this time.
Mama, thank you!
But it's better to be more discreet.
If the people on the upper level find out, then things will become very difficult for Palace maid Yang.
Understood?
Yes.
What Hwang Tae-hu said earlier surprised you, didn't it?
Heaven's fate? A little.
The royal family tends to get married earlier.
Perhaps the same will happen to Gong-ja mama as well.
Then who would be my marriage partner?
Of course someone chosen from the royal family.
Really?
It seems like you care a lot for Palace maid Yang.
Yang Soon-yi? Yang Soon-yi isn't an ordinary Palace maid.
She's my elementary classmate.
It was because of me that she almost got fired,
so I couldn't just ignore it.
Oh, so it was like that?
Then why else would the nickname be evil virus and nerve gas?
Once you deny that, then the entire palace's workers will get in trouble.
What should I do? She noticed me the first day I started!
Not even my worry-be-gone teddy bear can help me out.
That's right.
In the morning, what was with that awkward position?
You guys went out when you were young, didn't you?
What? Are you crazy?
Going out with Long Underwear?
It's disgusting.
Then why are you so nice to him?
Serving a classmate... doesn't that make you angry?
One is the prince, the other is the servant. Of course it makes me angry!
But now that I think about it... he's all by himself, so he should be pretty lonely.
Oh, and now you're pitying him!
Palace maid Yang. When will you stop being so forgetful?
Even I'm starting to become forgetful.
That...
Be quiet.
Palace maid Yang.
Yes.
Gong-ja mama.
I want you to do me a favor. Come with me.
Hurry up and come with me.
Why are you coming to the palace library all of a sudden?
I'm looking for material for my paper.
And, I was thinking, I actually don't know too much about the royal family.
It's not a door?
Then go on.
What about you?
I can't go in. This place is only for the royal family and students that attend the Royal Academy.
What kind of rule is that? It's the first time I've gone into a library.
Hurry up and come in with me.
So annoying.
I'm sorry, mama.
This is not allowed according to the rules.
She's a close servant of mine and I can be her guarantor.
I'm sorry, Gong-ja mama.
Is she an Academy student palace maid?
Palace maid student?
What's that?
Palace maid who go through special recommendation may enter the Royal Academy.
Palace maid students are allowed in the palace library.
But for her, according to the rules, she is not allowed.
Compared to an ID, wouldn't my guarantee be more effective?
That...
She'll go in under my charge.
Palace maid Yang Soon-yi, come in.
It's okay. Come in.
[Changhwa Year 10. Hyo-in Dae-gong Lee Yoon marries Kang Soo-young]
Andong's royal family culture?
I'll help you find this one. You can walk around.
I'm not sure if this is enough.
Yang Soon-yi, I have something to ask you.
What?
Do you like Moon Sung Gong?
What?!
If you like him then just say you do!
I'll help you set up chances with him.
How silly.
Then why are you looking down?
Look at me! Tell me looking me in the eye.
What are you doing? Why are you always saying things like that?
If you don't need me to find books anymore, then I'll be leaving.
Yang Soon-yi!
I told you to organize these things a long time ago!
Didn't I tell you to change the flowers at the right time?
I'm sorry.
What were you doing? Why did you come back so late?
That...
If you continue this you'll be kicked out of the palace!
Attendant Kwang!
Wait a second.
Gong-ja mama.
Palace maid Yang's most important job is to serve Moon Sung Gong and me, isn't it?
Yes, that's true.
I told her to find me some books.
Those words you used to scold her
Will make my stand very bad.
Forgive me for my ignorance. I'm sorry, mama.
Palace maid Yang, you can leave first.
Yes, Young Sung Gong.
Attendant Kwang, your tie is nice.
Did you know that Young Sung Gong and Palace maid Yang were elementary school classmates?
How did you know?
He told you all that? The two of you are close to that level already?
It seems that Oppa is a bit too close with a Palace maid.
I only found out by chance.
Really?
It seems like their fate is very strange indeed.
Meeting your elementary school classmate is a very rare thing.
And in the palace, too.
Where'd she go?
Thank you for helping me get rid of my punishment.
I didn't think that would happen.
I said I'd be responsible so of course I was responsible.
You still have this?
Still? When'd you see this before?
Nothing. I think I've seen it somewhere before.
Who gave this to you?
Manito. In sixth grade wasn't it popular to secretly give gifts for the Manito game?
Was it?
Then I was really curious as to who gave it to me.
Because our homeroom teacher moved, only our class didn't get to reveal ourselves.
Still, it's impressive.
What?
That, that.
Oh yeah. Are your parents still well?
Didn't they always get first at the talent show in the neighborhood?
My mom and dad are pretty unique.
Our Yang Soon-yi is much more mature.
Before she was a crybaby.
And who was it all for?
How could you put a dead mouse into my backpack?
Every time I think of how I fainted because of that...
Do you know how much effort went into catching that?
So you caught it on purpose?
Why?
Nothing. Just there are a lot of mice in the neighborhood.
Did you like me when you were young?
That's why you'd do strange things like that.
Am I crazy? Like you?
Although you probably liked me.
If you tell me now, maybe I'll consider it.
Stop dreaming!
Me too.
Thanks for listening to me.
It was nothing.
Then.
See you next time.
See you next time. Have a nice trip.
What kind of talk is that?
Looking at his school life, he's completely lost his concepts!
We've got to give him a good lesson.
If he doesn't know, at least he should have the determination to work.
The way I see it, the Palace is his amusement park.
Whenever he has time, he's always staring into the mirror.
His lips are so thick like an orangutan.
And he likes to brag.
A jjajangmyun delivery guy turning into royalty.
I'm going crazy.
And you've got to be so nice and polite to a jjajangmyun delivery guy.
You stupid punks, what'd you just say?
Parasites like you, you dare to insult our Kang Hoo?
Who are you? Huh?
Don't bother them. You can tell they're crude just looking at them.
Do you know where this is?
Don't be so lowly. Get out of here now.
What? Why you...
Let it go.
Let it go. They're my friends.
Gong-ja, as a senior at this Academy, here's a warning for you.
For the royal family's dignity, you should choose better friends from now on.
Don't!
Don't worry about them. Let's go outside.
It's only because of Hoo that you guys are saved.
Lift your glasses up! Lift your glasses up!
I'm very happy to see you guys today. Drink! Cheers!
"Voiceless sound," how about that? Huh?
"Voiceless sound, jan jan jan jan."
"Beautiful sound, dan dan dan dan."
Soju is about drinking in one shot. Cheers!
Soju is all about drinking in one shot.
It's burnt!
Seeing you guys makes me feel like I went back to my past. It's great.
Stop pretending to be pitiful.
What past? How long has it been?
Did you just hit me?
You wanna fight?
Nevermind. If I hit Gong-ja mama, then it'll be against the law.
Yeah. Now I can't do anything I want to do.
I can't play like before anymore.
Kang Hoo, aren't you going to take over the bottlecap coffee shop?
Don't you have money now?
No.
I won't use my Dad's money. I'll use my own money to buy it.
What if someone else buys it?
Don't worry. I'll definitely take it back.
This is strong.
Strong?
Drink it.
This time let's have a 500.
Where's the 500?
Isn't it right here?
Why are royalty so boring?
For throwing away your status and true friendship! Cheers!
Hello?
What's with your voice?
You were drinking?
What are you doing here?
It's Yang Soon-yi... Yang Soon-yi, you came.
Why'd you drink so much liquor?
Liquor?
I drank a little. Only a little.
Get up.
Let's go back in a little while.
I don't want to go back to the Palace.
I want to go with my friends back to Incheon.
That's the best place for me.
From now on this is your home.
Don't you know that too?
Yeah. This is my home.
Palace.
Yang Soon. I don't look like Hwang Taeja material to you, right?
Right?
Yeo-wang Pye-ha. Hwang Tae-hu mama. Uncle.
I don't want them to be disappointed.
I don't know either.
It's okay, you wear it.
Yang Soon, your hair is so long.
Are you making fun of me?
Palace maids need to know a lot of things.
How has Joon been lately?
Just like usual. There's no change in his relationship with Sae-ryung.
Use energy to run the entire thing?
Of course.
Horseback polo. Aren't you overestimating yourself?
We'll see how it goes.
Yeah. How is there friendship between a guy and a girl?
Friends turn into lovers, then husbands, then fathers.
Isn't it?
We're about to become in-laws. I've been too careless this period of time.
How about it if we extend the time a bit?
Before the engagement, going on dates with another man.
Doesn't that look bad?
We're not yet engaged.
If you want to catch onto me, then give me what you've got.