Do you know how worried I was?
I called you so many times after you came back.
I couldn't get in contact with you at all.
How about working at the Locality Palace? How did you get into the Academy?
Ask one question at a time, I can't answer this way.
Why do you worry at all? Didn't you pass me the bear already?
Hurry up and say. What happened?
I tell you next time. Class is starting soon.
Okay, we'll chat another time.
No matter what, Yang Soon...
Welcome!
Good morning class, I've brought you a new mate.
Hello everyone, I'm Yang Soon-yi, a student palace maid who will be studying here.
Please guide me along.
When there is no class, I'll be working at the cafe.
The more customers we have, I'll be able to get a better review.
Please visit there often.
Thank you everyone.
And guess what, class? She was recommended by the Queen Majesty herself.
Welcome, Yang Soon-yi.
So you mean she lost both parents in middle school.
And lived with her uncle every since?
That's right, Hwang Tae-hu Ma-ma.
Internal Manager looks so well-groomed, and has such a good personality.
I would have never expected you to experience such incident.
For the sake of your late parents, all the more you should find a suitable man, and get married.
You even want to nag at the Internal Manager.
Even if her master has yet gotten married, there isn't any need to follow you and remain single.
The weather is getting better day by day.
Three singles sitting together... doesn't it feel relaxing?
I've been thinking of what task to come up with for the next challenge.
Changing the subject...
Yes, what thoughts have you had?
Is there anything, Sir?
The King of Helvetia, Julius the Third, has passed on.
There is still bias in both culture and gender.
You all may be aware of the demise of his Majesty, King Julius the Third of Helvetia.
Hevetia's monarchy and my family have been exchanging arts for many generations.
So I have to pay my respects at the funeral ceremony.
For the details, it shall be posted by my TA, so keep close attention to your assignment till I return.
Didn't he want to break us into groups? Why did we end lesson so soon?
The groups have already been decided.
It was you, right?
You asked to Pye-ha to recommend Palace maid Yang?
Today's the first I heard of it.
It'll be faster to ask Young Sung Gong instead of me.
That's good. Totally my style.
The uniform looks good on her too.
I told you not to check her out already.
She isn't your personal palace maid anymore. What are you so uptight about?
I have something to ask you.
I knew it. You've been acting weird lately.
If someone says she feels hurtful because of me... it's like confessing her feelings, right?
That should be it. Why?
So let's say that I said something like a confession too.
But since then, she hasn't picked up my calls, and doesn't call either.
We totally lost contact.
And now she appears again. What do you think?
She's indifferent, right?
What did you say when you were confessing?
Well... just...
I'm in a difficult position, I'm sorry.
There's nothing I can do for you.
That's all?
But I did say enough.
What did you say?
I hope you can always be by my side.
That phrase is used when you feel like separating with her, but can't bear to say it in an obvious way.
Sounds as if you want to separate.
That's not what I meant.
But anyway, saying that it's too difficult to face me... I can take that as a confession, right?
Who is that person? You have a girlfriend hidden somewhere?
That's not it.
Come clean with us.
A family that has been Palace maids for five generations?
No wonder your name is Ki Dong.
Although it's a little old-fashioned, but I heard it gives you a long life.
But what's the use? Ever since I entered the Academy, I felt as if my life was shortened 10 years.
Is studying that tough?
Well... Not just the studying part...
Although we wear the same uniform, we're a different class from the rest.
So the grouping was also...
It's not bad since you have Pye-ha as your support.
Not really, maybe people will dislike you more because of that.
Frankly speaking, that support is the most useful here.
It has been awhile.
Yes.
You look worn out.
The mobile number you're dialing is currently unavailable. Please leave a message after the tone.
Are you playing some sort of game?
No, I'm studying English.
Eh, it's true.
Study after you've eaten some.
Congrats on entering the Academy -Kang Hoo/Lee Hoo
[Delete?]
[Yes]
'Knowledge' and 'ceremony' will be joined together one task.
By combining two themes, is there any special reason?
As you all know, his Majesty of Helvetia, Julian the Third, has passed on.
His Majesty attended the late king's funeral ceremony.
According to tradition, Pye-ha should also attend His Majesty's funeral ceremony.
However, as there isn't any successor yet,
Hwang Tae-hu Mama will take charge while Pye-ha is away.
According to the law, it should actually be one of you who should take charge while I am away.
So for the test, knowledge will be judged according to how you all help out Hwang Tae-hu Mama while I'm away.
You can also consider it practice in collaborative governing.
Governing?
That's right. During the short time when Hwang Tae-hu Mama acts as regent,
both of you will be governing regents and will participate in the daily management process.
Moon Sung Gong has had some experience before.
So you should have an idea of it works.
Yes, I understand.
This will test if you're able to make the right judgment about controlling daily affairs.
Pye-ha mentioned that handling the country's daily affairs is a test for 'knowledge.'
So she specially chose this as your task.
Do you all understand it now?
The task for knowledge is doing the duties of a regent.
Then, what is the task for ceremony?
It is a public performance hosted by the Royal Court which is attended by groups of palace supporters.
The task for ceremony will be related to that event.
After seeing the reports, I found many problems with our management of the event in the past.
Both of you shall help correct those issues, that is the task for ceremony.
If it is successful, it can also be meaningful for the Palace.
It is an event that has been held between the Court and the people for many years,
but we have heard feedback indicating it was too old-fashioned.
So it's become an event in name only.
With both of your youthful energies, I hope you'll be able to continue this event in the future.
What kind of group is being invited this year?
That is a secret.
How are we going to prepare the performance if we don't know that?
That is the important factor for the task.
Ji Shin Sa.
Yes, Pye-ha.
Arts will be the theme, do not be influenced by the formality and concept of the event.
Prepare a dance stage will do.
You may invite one person to help you out.
30 officials will be present as one of the audience for the judging of the event.
According to my schedule, I'll be back by then. I will attend the event as well.
Do you understand?
Frankly speaking, I don't really get it.
Using our youth, do you mean a more modern method?
I already said that you're free of formality and concept.
Looking ahead, you should consider what the meaning of ceremony is.
I hope through this task, both Gong-Ja will be able to understand the intentions of being Hwang Tae-ja.
We're back to square one again.
Do you think you'll be able to win over e?
Young Sung Gong will never be able to win over me.
I will not be careless again.
So you mean that you've been giving in to me all the while?
That's not what I meant.
I did try my best.
I'm trying to tell you that the more tasks there are, the more it'll be a disadvantage to you.
The Palace's public event and regency?
What does Young Sung Gong know about public events?
Not to mention governing.
I'm concerned about Hwang Tae-hu.
During the Martial Arts competition, she seemed to favor Young Sung Gong.
You can see it too, right?
Hwang Tae-hu Mama treats Young Sung Gong as her own son.
In terms of knowledge, she gives Moon Sung Gong good remarks too.
She'll definitely help the one she favors. She'll help the one she sees as her son, Young Sung Gong.
How about personally visiting her?
Hwang Tae-hu?
We have to visit her often, since she's the elder.
You could test her attitude towards the event as well.
Dae-gong, the letter has arrived from your royal kinsmen.
This is the concept regarding the task this round.
At the funeral ceremony for Julian the Third, which Pye-ha is attending,
Professor Alex will also be in attendance.
A reunion in Europe...
There must not be any mistake this time.
Yes, we have men prepared in areas near Helvetia and Austria.
Alright, if it is successful, she can forget about bloodline successor.
And we can reach our final destination.
Didn't you end your work in the princes' quarters already?
I'm here to find Han San Gung.
That's true. Since you can see both Gong-jas at the Academy,
there is no reason to come here.
Yeo-wang Pye-ha recommended you?
That's really great. I saw you in a different light.
I'll be going.
Oppa is serious about you.
I understand him very well.
I have nothing to do with Moon Sung Gong.
Don't be mistaken.
I think rather than hurting two men at once, you should choose one.
Your words are over the line.
Do you hope that Young Sung Gong will be Hwang Taeja?
So you must have thought of what is important for that to happen.
For Young Sung Gong, who will be of help? Who will be an obstacle?
I don't know what did you heard, but...
Oh yes.
This is yours, right?
I wanted to return it to you last time. Sorry it's late.
[Lee Hoo, Gong-ja mama...]
When did you come?
Just now.
I heard that the tasks for 'knowledge' and 'ceremony' are already out.
I fell asleep.
Hyo-In Dae Bu-In, Ms. Kang, decision to remove from palace...
This...
It is information that has nothing to do with you.
The truth behind all these reports determines the reason behind you wanting to be Hwang Taeja, right?
I've known you since you entered the Palace. I know that much, even if you don't say it.
Just pretend that you know nothing. It is not a good thing.
You need my help. Why handle such difficult things on your own?
It could be dangerous.
So you should be more careful about your health.
Whether she was wronged or not, it was one person's doing that insulted the Palace, it's a serious matter.
Although there's nothing much I can do, my father can help you out.
Because I am unable to give you what you want, I feel sorry.
I am disappointed.
If you've thought of me like that all this while.
I feel that you should find out the truth about your mother as soon as possible.
It could be an obstacle if you want to be Hwang Taeja.
Because, that seat is an important one.
Prime Minister, you have to help out the Queen.
Everyone's duty is to protect Pye-ha.
I am grateful you think that way.
That time, Sae-ryung looked really shaken.
Mama, you are still worrying about my daughter.
I am honored.
But about last time, please do not worry.
Although my daughter is young, but she'll face it bravely.
I'm glad to hear that.
Ever since the competition started, Young Sung Gong has been getting much help from Sae-ryung.
I am really grateful.
Young Sung Gong respects my daughter's opinions.
As a father, I am grateful towards Young Sung Gong too.
Fate between people cannot be forced.
It seems that both of them has some special fate going on.
Hwang Tae-hu, Hyo-jang Dae Bu-In is here.
I've been seeing you in the Palace a lot lately.
I'm sorry, Mama.
I tend to worry since I'm leaving my only child in the Palace.
That's true. Who can stop a mother from missing her child?
Have some.
Mama, although it may sound rude, I'd like to say a few words.
The Royal family and Imperial Government have been very close lately.
It will easily get unwanted attention. Please be careful.
You are right.
However, ever since the late Queen passed, I have been in highest elder in the Palace for quite some time.
I definitely have to know what is going on around the country.
I cannot sit still and waste the taxes of our people.
This is the card to the access of the Royal family's record books.
Only Pye-ha, regents and the yet-to-be-crowned successor
are able to gain access to the room for the Royal record books.
You must be curious to know why I'm giving you this card.
As you have been told, other than those who have been given the authority, no one else is able to enter.
There are many important documents kept in there.
I specially allow both of you to gain access.
While helping Hwang Tae-hu in governing, there'll be times where you need to browse through some documents.
I want you all to experience the history behind the Royal family too.
We're honored, Pye-ha.
When I'm not around, help out Hwang Tae-hu.
And keep the Palace in order.
Can I trust the both of you?
I will try my best.
I will do my best with the responsibilities given.
Pye-ha, it's about time to leave.
Alright then.
Queen, be careful of your health.
Yes, Queen Mother.
This is last year's public event. Has it always been like this over the years?
It seems to be that way.
There is no need to watch anymore.
I'd like to meet the group leader.
Gong-Ja Mama, have you finished watching?
Just about.
That...
Moon Sung Gong seems to have a strategy in mind already.
Really?
I might need some more time.
To move many hearts...
The perfect combination with modern hip-hop and gentleness of ballet.
It was really outstanding, and so much fun to watch.
It's really interesting.
It is so cool. I'd like to try it.
B-Boy performance?
Yes, I don't know what you think of the concept.
But my idea is to use traditional music for the B-Boy performance.
We cannot do this, Gongja.
What?
Each member of our group is honored to be part of the Imperial Court's group.
We're also doing this in order to observe the status of the Imperial Court's members.
Please understand.
Group leader,
If my suggestion has upset you, I'm sorry.
But I think that whether it's music or dance, it's all used to entertain people.
Also, if we combine two different music styles, it will be very new and fresh.
I'm sorry.
I cannot let our members accompany B-Boys.
Please understand where we're coming from.
Yes, I understand.
In the future, we'll be needing more of your help.
Yes.
They treat a performance of the Court like child's play.
Shi Yeon.
Yes, sir.
If those B-Boy people came to perform, would it be interesting?
I'm not very sure, but I think it's something worth trying.
Is that so?
That won't do.
Acting as regent means being powerless.
But we cannot let the 'ceremony' competition pass like this.
You must stop them from entering the Palace.
Yes sir.
B-Boys?
I'll think of a way to reach an understanding with my friends in the acting business.
I'll find some very capable kids.
But what about the music?
I have no choice, I guess.
At first I'd thought about combining two styles together.
It looks like it might be hard.
Let them come over after picking their song.
But compared to the past performances, isn't this a bit extreme?
We don't know who the judges will be, but most of the people in the Imperial Court are rather conservative.
How about we abide by the previous style?
Sae-ryung's thoughts make sense.
There isn't a need to lose points from the start.
While dancing, you have to cast aside your worries in order to be happy.
The traditions and styles of the Imperial Court are also very important.
But I still want to trust my intuition.
Sae-ryung, when I saw you at the birthday party, you also had dance skills!
I still think we should set our standard like that of the panel of judges.
Okay!
How about the lighting and all the other stuff?
I'll take care of that.
Okay!
Thank you guys!
Sae-ryung, thank you!
This song is "The Magic Flute."
It's the aria from Mozart's last opera.
How is it?
It might be because it's familiar, but it's very good.
I'll see you later.
Mozart drew inspiration from the works of Goethe's "Faust."
Only love can take your loved ones to heaven.
Goethe must've had a very happy love to be able to compose such a great work.
Don't you have class?
Yeah.
Then why are you following me?
Who said I was following you?
I just happened to pass by.
Why haven't you come looking for me once since you entered the Academy?
Why would I look for you?
Huh?
Um... last time in On Yang... what you said.
Oh, that.
At the time, I was really upset, so I was just taking out my anger on you.
So just pretend like it never happened.
Sorry, I can't pretend like it never happened.
Just forget about it.
I'm sorry to have troubled you.
There won't be anything like this happening anymore.
What?
At the time, I might've been a bit insane.
I won't be like that anymore.
Please understand.
You mean to say, it was a mistake?
If you just say so on your own, does that mean it ends?
Did you not even consider how I feel?
Kang Hoo...
Never mind, forget it.
Have you always been so willful?
Why are you angry all of the sudden?
How could I not be angry?
Ever since you came into the Academy, you've only talked to Moon Sung Gong.
And you don't even talk to me.
I came here to study, not to see you.
Why do I have to say this to you?
I have to go to class, I'm going.
I'm not done yet.
I'm done, so keep talking to yourself.
Something's happened, Gong-ja!
What's wrong?
Didn't you get Min Hyuk's call?
No.
The B-Boy group who was going to perform today got into a car accident.
What?
It wasn't a serious accident, but they said they won't be able to dance.
Min Hyuk and Min Woo are both looking for another group.
But the performance is today, so it can't be that easy.
We still have five hours.
Her Majesty Hwang Tae-Hu has arrived!
Let me make an announcement.
Pye-ha had wanted to personally view this performance in order to undertake the evaluation of the two Gong-jas,
But there have been some changes in the itinerary of her voyage overseas, so she is unable to attend.
Today's activity will be under the personal direction of Her Majesty Hwang Tae-Hu.
On behalf of the Queen, I express my gratitude to everyone for attending this function.
As everyone knows, this activity is unprecedented in the Imperial Court.
This is also a special day in which the two Gong-jas will participate in a competition of ceremony.
Please take care to watch the performance and the competition.
Hwang Tae-Hu, at such a solemn performance of the Imperial Court,
Why are there so many children?
You may be very curious, but we will inform everyone who they are
after the Queen returns and undertakes the final evaluation.
I understand, Hwang Tae-Hu.
Please have a seat.
How is it?
Don't worry.
Good, you've done well.
Hey, come on!
Follow me!
I am honored to be able to share the performance I prepared with everyone.
The emphasis of today's performance is the variety of our traditional instruments,
To use our traditional instruments to perform music of different styles.
Please notice how many styles can be performed using our instruments.
It will also show everyone the combination of our traditional instruments and Western music.
Please enjoy.
Wind, wind, tell me
When can the man who left me return?
Day after day, there is no news.
Just to be able to see him, if only I could hear his voice.
Just to be able to see him, if only I could hear his voice,
Then I wouldn't be heartbroken or shed tears.
Danger! Do Not Enter
Hey, what is this?
Hurry and turn around!
Gong-ja, you have to get ready.
Moon Sung Gong's performance is almost done.
Why haven't they come yet?
Could it be that something's happened to them?
I have to be honest with everyone.
I prepared a performance of a combination between traditional music and B-Boy dance.
But for some unknown reason, the entire group has not arrived yet.
Friends!
So in the spur of the moment, I have decided on a new performance.
Casting aside the Hwang Taeja competition,
A performance by my friends, who rushed here for my sake.
Please enjoy.
[Incheon Group Show]
[Applause]
Long time no see, Dae-gong.
Ah, yes.
It seems as if recently, you have been walking very closely with Pye-ha.
This is all thanks to Dae-gong.
After becoming Prime Minister, it's been difficult to see you.
Dae-gong also knows, because it's a new position, so I don't have any time.
How can we just let a day like today go by?
Wait a sec, wait a sec!
One, two, three, smile!
Kimchi!
Her Majesty Hwang Tae-Hu has arrived!
Your Majesty Hwang Tae-Hu, these are my friends.
Pay your respects.
- Hello! - Hello!
Yes, yes. So it's you guys.
Today's performance was very entertaining.
It has been a long time since I'd laughed out loud like that.
Thank you.
Well then, Young Sung Gong.
Why was the previously invited group unable to attend?
They said there was a car accident.
But I don't know the details.
A car accident?
Could it be...?
Hwang Tae-hu.
Today I'd like to go out with my friends.
Can I?
What to do?
Sae-ryung and I had planned to have dinner with Gong-ja.
With Sae-ryung?
Hwang Tae-hu, I'm sorry. Let's postpone the dinner until next time.
Today's performance was so much fun.
I, too, would like to get to know Gong-ja's friends.
Now if even Sae-ryung feels this way, how can I stop you?
Well then, we'll have you over next time.
You're too kind, Your Majesty Hwang Tae-hu.
I'm in a great mood today, so I give my special permission.
After you're done, don't forget to bring Sae-ryung home.
Yes, I got it.
LET'S GO!
Congratulations, congratulations!
Congratulations on our success!
One, two, three!
Five, six, seven, eight!
No fun, huh?
Then I'll take you home first.
Oh no.
Your friends are all very honest.
I can feel a sense of intimacy, so it's very comfortable.
It's very interesting.
Hey, hey, hey. We concentrated so much on having fun ourselves that we've left our guest out.
This one, this one, this one...
Sae-ryung, have some!
Sae-ryung doesn't drink this stuff!
Oh really?
No, although I don't love drinking, I still can.
Give it to me.
For the first shot of soju, you must down all at once!
Is this okay?
That's fine.
- Is this okay? - That's fine.
It's very good, give me another.
Turns out our Sae-ryung really can drink!
Fill it up, fill it up, fill it up!
Huh? Africa?
Why go to Africa all of a sudden?
She went to Europe to get a personal understanding of one of the projects under the funding of the Imperial Court,
The establishment of an elementary school in Africa.
That's why she delayed her itinerary.
The period of regency may be longer than we expected,
But there is no reason to hinder the understanding of the Court's funding causes.
After yesterday's performance, the first section of the formal competition is now over.
The evaluation will take place after the Queen returns.
The formal competition of knowledge will begin today.
Put all your effort into this work.
I will remember this, Hwang Tae-hu.
Sae-ryung, is something wrong?
We said we'd take today off from studying.
There's something I have to discuss with you.
I want to introduce someone to you, so I came.
Who?
I found the former General Finance Manager related to your mother's case.
Choi Do Yeon, after you drink, don't you often mention Hyo-In Dae Bu-In?
I have never said anything.
At the time, it was you who confirmed being notified of the General Finance Bureau's utilization of capital.
Anything you say will help.
Please give a few comments about that case.
I've already forgotten.
I cannot help you, I'm sorry.
I know that you believe, as I do,
That my mother wasn't a bad person,
Because I'm her son.
There is nobody who understands a person better than a child understands his mother.
Please think back.
I beg you.
Are you okay?
You are very much like your mother.
I'm sorry, Gong-ja Mama.
I cannot be of any help to you.
You have come to the wrong person.
Even to my death, I cannot say anything.
What does that mean?
How could Sae-Ryung let the Manager meet with Young Sung Gong?
The details are not very clear, but according to the information, it's the truth.
It couldn't be, it couldn't be.
It must've been directed by the Prime Minister.
It must be Prime Minister Shin directing his daughter in some scheme.
Shi Yeon.
Yes sir.
In order to not expose this matter,
We must make the Manager shut his mouth forever.
I understand, sir.
Moon Sung Gong's study partner?
Please allow it.
Okay, what type of friend is this?
Her name is Yang Soon-yi.
She is an palace maid Academy Student who entered the school under Pye-ha's special recommendation.
Especially recommended by Pye-ha?
This is the first time I've heard of this.
But why do you need a study partner?
As Young Sung Gong's study partner, Sae-ryung has given him a lot of help.
If it is a fair competition, then all the conditions should be the same.
If we looking at conditions, it doesn't look good to fulfill Moon Sung Gong's request.
Don't you agree?
After all, this competition has always been between two people with very different conditions.
But if Moon Sung Gong wants it, then there is no need for me to refuse.
We'll do it that way.
Thank you, Hwang Tae-hu.
Moon Sung Gong, there's something that I've always wanted to know.
Please tell me, Hwang Tae-Hu.
The engagement ceremony with Sae-Ryung, why was that?
It was not like you at all.
I'm sorry, I have nothing to say about this.
It was I who asked something I shouldn't have.
I understand, you may leave now.
A female classmate?
Could it be...?
I think we can help each other.
You can tell me a bit about the commoner's life that I don't understand.
I can help you study.
I can't do this.
Is it because of Young Sung Gong?
No. It's just that...
It isn't appropriate for me to stay by your side.
There is already no way of turning back.
After all, I have already gotten Hwang Tae-Hu's special permission.
What?
If you really don't want to, then how about you think of it this way?
Just think of it as using me to get what you want.
What do you mean by that?
The procedure in the Academy isn't that easy.
If you really want to serve by Pye-ha's side,
Then you even more so need an extraordinary talents and wisdom.
I can help you.
But...
We can both gain what we need.
Even if you have a hundred reasons for refusing,
It doesn't matter to me.
I didn't know that Pye-ha had so much to do in one day.
Very soon, Gong-ja will also be in charge of a part.
Internal Manager, the Internal Department says they have an urgent report.
The Internal Department?
But I cannot leave now.
Can't they report it next time?
I'm fine, go ahead and take care of your business.
It will take another hour or so to look at the information that you've just brought up.
Then I will be back soon, Gong-ja.
Sorry to bother you.
What is that room used for?
That room holds the Wise Annals of the Imperial Court.
The Wise Annals are in that room?
Yes, Gong-ja.
Only the Queen and her appointed heir can enter that room.
That means to say, even I, as regent, cannot enter that room?
That... I'm not too clear either.
That issue has never come up before.
Is that so?
I understand, thank you.
Do you know where the Gong-ja is?
After asking me about that room just now, he returned to his seat.
Her Majesty Hwang Tae-Hu has arrived!
[Korean Wise Annals - 1988]
[Concerning Hyo-In Dae-gong and Bu-In's Case]
Where is Young Sung Gong?