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[This is a fictional story based on actual historical figures and events]
Eun...
Eun Ki!
Do you want to stay here and get beat to death?
Where are you taking me?
Just be quiet and follow me.
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Let's go inside.
My father has agreed to save you.
You know very well that he isn't someone who would do that.
He will keep his promise.
I threw my whole life away for it.
I'm sure you have a lot to ask him as well.
Okay.
Let's go inside.
Father, it's me Eun Ki.
What... what is he doing here again?
Son! What is this?
What are you doing here?
Have you been well?
I want you to make good on your promise, Father.
My in-laws are using my relationship with In Yub to come after her.
I can no longer leave her in that house.
May I have a bit of your time?
I have something I need to discuss with you.
Lady. The Head Servant from the Defense Minister's house is here.
What brings you by?
It seems that one of our maids is here.
Why... why would one of your maids be here?
For a person who's become a servant because of a traitor in the family
there is no recourse.
It can only be reversed by royal order.
Return home and wait for the right time.
You know better than anyone... there is no traitor in my family.
You do know about Duk Goo's death, don't you?
You still believe that your father was innocent?
Father, you know the State Councilor would not have done such a thing.
When the royal army was raiding the Man Wol camp grounds...
they found these burning on the ground.
Do you see your father's name?
Just give up and accept it.
Can you... give those to me?
If that's what you want, take them.
Whenever you feel injustice
take a look at those and your feelings will subside.
You will come to realize that your fate... is as a maid.
Do not fight the current.
No matter how hard a salmon fights to get upstream
there is nothing waiting for it but death.
Lord!
Someone has come from our in-law's house!
What will we do?
Were you sent here by your masters?
No, I have not reported it yet.
If she comes back before they wake up, we can keep it under wraps.
Can I hold you to that?
Then, take her with you.
I have a request.
Watch over her and make sure she is okay. I'm trusting you.
What you have taught me today, Lord, I will never forget it.
Is there anything else that I should know?
Don't hide anything. Tell me everything.
Eun Ki.
I know I made you a promise, but there is a time for everything.
Isn't it your responsibility to create the right moment?
What you did today, it was not for In Yub's benefit.
Fine.
I will create the perfect time for you.
When that time comes, you cannot reject me.
Don't use your heart to think.
Use your head to plan.
Hide your true intentions and manipulate your opponents.
And in the very end, hold them in your hands.
I know, Father.
I can't achieve anything with sincerity alone.
Sincerity alone?
That is the play of an unskilled man who has nothing on his side.
I did not raise you that way.
Show your father what you are made of.
I want to see the real you.
What happened today...
I'm sure you had no choice because of Master Eun Ki.
But, I won't let you off again.
Be quiet and stay here.
And you?
You're like a dog that fetches even his own family members to his master.
Your father received a special task from King Taejo.
He was to find the Man Wol members hiding out in Joseon.
The father of your betrothed...
knows that I am innocent.
Master Eun Ki's father... The Finance Minister?
Now, just give up and accept it.
You will come to realize that your fate... is as a maid.
What kind of person is Lord Kim Chi Kwon?
What do you want to know?
The State Councilor confided in the Finance Minister about his innocence.
Those were his last words he left for In Yub.
They were in-law's at the time, so it makes sense to confide in him.
It wouldn't have been easy for him to help a friend who was reduced to ruins.
Get that note from In Yub.
I'm starting to get very curious.
Is Kim Chi Kwon an enemy or is he an ally?
He's someone we are already keeping our eyes on.
When the time comes, you'll know.
Just wait.
You vile thing.
You use your wife's jewelry to woo a maid?
Aren't you humiliated in front of the servants?
Mother.
I will take care of Dan Ji.
- Not that again! - Husband!
I've lived my life suffering having to deal with your father's women.
Are you taking over now?
I'm different than my father!
Dan Ji is my first love.
Does that make any sense?
Child!
Jealousy is one of the seven legitimate reasons for divorce.
It's not that I don't know how you feel.
Mother...
However, it's been almost two years since you've married.
Never mind about pregnancy...
you haven't even been able to win him over.
Yoon Seo's rebellion falls on your shortcomings as a wife.
Mother!
The night sky must open up in order for me to pick a star.
The night sky won't open up to me.
It is your job to make it open up!
I will not say this twice.
You must conceive within the year.
- Conceive? - And you, get your act together!
If you do not fulfill all of your duties...
you will never see the likes of Dan Ji again.
Mother...
Put some effort into it. Sweep harder, guys.
This is no time for you to be sweeping the yard.
Since when are we on speaking terms?
You don't even make eye contact with me.
Right now... I need your help.
- What is it? - You're going to do it, right?
You just realized how invaluable I am?
Then, how can I refuse?
Sorry.
Hold on. I'm not a person who can be dragged so easily...
- Our relationship has grown so fast. - You pig. You're so heavy!
Hey, hurry! Hurry up!
Here it is.
Will this be enough?
We have to try.
When they bring it to the kitchen, Dduk Swe will butcher it.
Alright, let's get started.
We have to hide it well.
If we get caught, we're all dead.
How was it? Did it hurt?
That hurt more than death!
Sa Wol, how could you do this to me?
How could you ask me to do this?
You said you'd help.
I didn't know I'd be getting a beating!
Yong Joon, this time... don't hit until the very end.
Stop right before the bat makes contact, so that it only makes a sound.
That's going to be hard.
Hey, hey, hey!
These wide ones hurt less.
And avoid areas with no flesh. Aim for the butt.
Okay.
It hurts just the same. It hurts!
I want to stop now.
Try yelling when you hit, so the noise covers it.
Okay, I got it.
You hit a bone.
Keep practicing.
Stop saying it hurts.
- What the heck are you doing! - Help each other out!
- Help! - You got my stomach... my stomach!
Let me take a look.
You should stitch it tighter... like this.
Go on inside. Your shoulder is still not well.
Yes, even if our skills are lacking...
this much we can do.
But, who would understand my heart?
This is all to keep my daughter from getting hurt.
Will this be enough? Should I go to the meat market and ask for more meat?
We'll have to make do with this.
We can't have the masters getting suspicious.
Pass that to me...
There will be a fun sight to see.
You should see it before you go.
There will be a flogging at the servants' hall.
Are you happy?
Do you delight that much in other people's misery?
Of course that isn't the case.
However, order will be restored.
I don't believe there is anything wrong with justice being served.
Justice, you say...
Your justice seems to consist of dishing out punishment to In Yub alone.
Would you like to receive punishment as well?
You speak well. That is a good idea.
Where is this punishment taking place? The kitchen or the servants' quarters?
Here.
If you wear this, it will hurt less and your body will suffer less.
Put it on quickly.
Hey! If you don't want it, give it to me. I'll wear both.
Please! Just listen to me!
It's better to be temporarily uncomfortable for less pain.
If we get caught, we'll be in even bigger trouble!
We even practiced the hitting motions. Don't worry!
Oh my! It hurts so much!
Oh gosh! Really!
Oh my... really, really!
Ouch!
What kind of a flogging is that?
Do it properly, right now!
That hurts! That hurts!
It hurts!
Stop holding it in and scream.... ouch!
It really does hurt.
I'm sorry. I was wrong.
I was wrong.
It hurts.
I'm sorry.
Master! Master!
Eun Ki... where are you going?
Eun Ki, what are you doing?
Don't you hear that?
Ouch... that hurts!
Brother, brother!
Master... Master.
Stop this!
Why don't you stop now?
You should not interfere. This is a household matter.
What is this display, in front of the servants?
Since this was instigated by me, I will receive the punishment.
- You want to receive punishment? - Yes.
Husband, please stand up!
It's very considerate of you to take such care your servants.
In turn, the fate of those two has been set.
In Yub and Dan Ji can no longer live in this house.
Lady.
They are guilty of lewd conduct with their masters and will be sold off.
Moo Myung, go and find households that are in need of maids.
If you can't find a place for them, put them on the slave market.
Lady.
I will take responsibility and control her.
Please let her stay.
She's my one and only daughter, Lady!
You should have kept a better eye on her.
It is because of your service that I am letting her off this easy.
Lady!
Pull yourself together. Get over here, now!
- Hurry! - Dan Ji, Dan Ji!
Master!
How proud you must be.
What a good deed you've done.
Untie them.
Dan Ji!
In Yub!
Oh, In Yub!
Dan Ji!
In Yub!
Over here.... like this.
How much must Eun Ki look down upon our household to behave in this way?
In what manner have you been managing your husband?
I never thought he would go to such measures.
If he starts disrespecting his wife, he will disrespect his in-laws.
This is not just about your marriage.
The dignity of this household is on the line.
Your inner heart and ambitions should never be revealed to him.
Leave it on. Just leave it on. I'll stay like this.
It'll rot!
Don't you know we have to return all of this meat?
I'm in so much pain, I don't care about returning meat.
For someone who's about to get sold, you sure have a lot to say.
Gently! Do it gently!
Okay!
What are we going to do about this?
It seems like the Lady really intends to sell you girls off.
This is all Master Eun Ki's fault.
If he had stayed out of it, it would've been okay.
He just had to interfere and make it into a bigger issue... ouch, that hurts!
Master Yoon Seo came with him too.
Still, since when does a noble take care of us like that?
It brought tears to my eyes.
What good was it? It didn't solve anything.
- It really hurts! - Of course it hurts.
Ouch! Come on!
I'm done now!
It's coming out now.
Must be heavy.
So, should we prepare beef stew for dinner tonight?
We should make bulgogi too.
We have so much, we're going to have leftovers.
Yeah, but who would want to eat these leftovers?
What a waste.
This is meat that was just stuck on Dan Ji's butt.
Even knowing that, you would still eat it?
The meat doesn't smell like feces, does it?
Do you actually want to eat this?
Oh yeah... I forgot.
This is for the master bedroom.
Yum.
Yes.
I've never tasted beef this tender.
Go on... try it.
What kind of meat is this? It's so delicious.
We pounded it many times in order to make it very tender.
Does it suit your tastes?
Next time you cook beef, use the same cooking method.
That's going to be painful for a lot of people.
- Give me that plate. - Yes.
How could the meat be so tender?
Is there anymore meat?
It is good.
It is very good.
Excuse me, Father?
Do not call me in that way. It makes me nervous.
What now?
What problem have you caused now? Is it money?
Are you behind in your bar tab?
- It's nothing like that. - Then what?
Lord... my daughter has been locked up.
She has been beaten and is now about to be sold on the slave market.
Dan Ji? Why?
Truthfully... Dan Ji is my woman, Father.
My wife told on her and Mother found out about it.
Oh no!
I could not save her and now she's being kicked out.
I feel sorry for Dan Ji's mother.
I have lost all dignity, Father.
I will not stop you from seeing your girls.
But, that is all.
You may have your girls, but the wives have the right to remove them.
Father!
You're going take responsibility for Dan Ji?
Okay... how will you take responsibility for her?
I can set up a living quarters here.
Or, I could have a separate home and go back and forth...
Once that happens, you will start to neglect your wife.
Then you will start mismanaging your household duties.
It would only be a matter of time before conflict arises in your home.
When your home is in disarray, your career will be impacted.
A high ranking official affects the entire nation.
So, the fact that you are taking care of a girl...
It will ruin the nation's work.
The National Exam is coming up. Focus on that and nothing else.
Then... please make me a promise.
Dan Ji won't end up like Ok Yi, will she?
Ok Yi? Isn't she with Mother's family?
A gifted doctor created this. It'll help with your wounds.
You should be receiving it gratefully. What is this reception?
I ought to rip you apart right now, but I brought you medicine.
It must have been hard to get your first flogging.
What did I say?
If you had just married Poong Yi, this wouldn't have happened.
Where do you plan to sell us?
Are you worried?
You must be disappointed to leave the safety of my protection.
Look forward to it.
It's a place where you'll get a lot of admiration.
Apply the medication properly.
You have to get better so we can sell you at the best price.
Thank you... for your concern.
Dan Ji.
I'll be sleeping in the same room as my husband tonight.
I'll use everything you taught me.
In Yub has had a falling out with her masters.
You must not feel so good about it.
If you try to help her like my husband did...
Even if it is you... I will not forgive you.
Are you scared?
What's with you?
See?
What have you gained from getting mixed up with In Yub?
If you act out without my permission again, I won't be happy.
Seeing my dog running over, wagging his tail at someone else.
Do you know how bad that made me feel?
Everything is this house is mine... Forever... until I die.
You're actually going to use that medicine?
Why?
It's unfair enough that I got beat.
I can't let my wound get inflamed.
It's low and pathetic, but I have to take care my body first.
Hey, put some on for me.
That hurts.
I'll do yours, too.
I'm okay.
It's just us girls.
I said I'm fine.
Throw away your pride.
If you get sick here, that's a bigger problem.
- There's no one here. Its okay! - I will...
I'll do it.
Take it off.
Do you remember?
How you threw a fit because I tried on your shoes?
That night... I was nearly beat to death down here.
Back then, I really wanted to get back at you.
Who knew we'd be sitting here like this?
About what happened back then...
I am really sorry.
Forget about it. Your newcomer initiation made us even.
It's not easy, is it?
Trying to forget him.
Maybe a classy girl like you might look down on me.
But it's not like I didn't try to break up with him.
'Let's end it, let's not meet, don't look for me...'
I've tried them all, hundreds of times.
But does that work when you're in the same house?
So, you still like him?
I... I could move on if I met a better man.
It's him who can't let me go.
I guess that's how fate works.
When one side does not let go, it will never end.
By the way, when are they feeding us?
What good is medicine when I'm hungry?
What?
I guess because you're a former noble, you can be nice even when you're hungry.
I'm not like that. I go crazy when I'm hungry.
You think I'm not human?
I'm hungry too.
What are you doing in my room?
I'm going to sleep here tonight.
Wife, what kind of woman has no shame?
Go to your room.
Why are treating me this way?
You show favor for Dan Ji in front of Mother
and insist on taking punishment for her.
I'm too mortified to even show my face around the servants.
That's only because Dan Ji was in immediate danger.
Don't you feel sorry for Dan Ji?
What about me? Don't you feel sorry for me?
I can't have babies and I'M going to be kicked out of the house.
Kicked out? Who would kick you out, Wife?
You heard Mother today, right? She wants me to get pregnant this year.
So, you have to participate!
So... if... you get pregnant...
If we do the act that allows you to get pregnant...
are you saying you could possibly forgive Dan Ji?
Husband! Come closer!
Hold still!
Come here, come here.
I... I... those are my clothes.
Come over here!
My husband!
Have you gone crazy?
That really hurts! Don't be so rough.
What is this? Are you sure this is a punishment?
'Wash them and dress them nicely.' They're being treated like masters.
We're being dressed up to be sold.
Do you want to trade places? I'd gladly trade places with you.
Where are we being sent to?
Have you heard anything?
Gosh! What is Master Yoon Seo doing?
What do you think?
- He's sleeping in with his wife. - What?
Make sure you let Mother know.
It was all my fault, so let Dan Ji go.
Why would I do that?
That's what we agreed upon last night!
Well now.
I recall asking you to partake in the conception of our baby.
Besides that, I didn't say anything else.
Be well. I'll have breakfast brought in.
Dan Ji.
Oh! It's cold!
It's so cold!
What is this?
What's this? Why is water in here?
Let's go.
They're not being sold today, right?
Don't do anything else, okay?
Wait here.
- Follow them. - Yes, Master.
Go on inside.
Let's go.
Wait. You stay out here.
We're here from the Defense Minister's house.
Aren't you servants even going to greet your master?
A Son.
You must bear a son.
A daughter does not count.
In the event that a girl is born, you will be sold immediately.
- Do your best to bear a son. - Excuse me?
- That doesn't make any sense. - How do you intend to use us?
Were you not looking for maids?
Don't you get it? We're here to be surrogate mothers.
You must be mistaken.
- We're just kitchen... - Is someone out there?
Yes, Lord!
These girls...
have come here without knowing their purpose.
No, that can't be. Without a doubt, I informed them.
I am positive.
Then why?
Why are these girls saying this nonsense!
Why? Why? Why?
Lord!
Please drink, Lady.
Yes.
From what I hear, there's been a lot of talk because of In Yub.
I'm thinking of sending her away.
It's not like I can send my son-in-law away.
If you're unhappy with your son-in-law...
you can have them move out of your home and into mine.
How do you feel about them moving in with me?
A promise was made that they would live in our household for one year.
That was before problems arose.
My daughter is still lacking. She's not ready to be sent to you yet.
- Once she has become a better wife... - Of course...
I'm sure you're doing an excellent job teaching her the rules and regulations.
Teaching her the ways of winning a man's heart is a little bit different.
- What do you mean by... - If you still want to hold onto her...
I'll stop by now and then, and visit with my daughter-in-law.
I'll teach her the ways of receiving love from her husband.
I suppose that's why the Finance Minister is such a popular man.
I have heard that he has even bought a bar for a courtesan.
And it's the Defense Minister who visits that courtesan bar most often.
From now on, I'll drop by for tea.
The aroma of the tea is very nice.
Yes, please do so.
You are always welcome.
Moo Myung! I cannot go there!
One wrong move in that kind of place, and you'll end up beaten to death!
I don't like it! You got it?
This is what your real work consists of?
That's right. This is what I do.
Then why did you show off so much?
Why did you tell me to survive and live?
Today, I would like to see your face.
Come inside.
My apologies, Your Majesty.
I had never planned to show you my face.
What impertinence! How dare you refuse the King?
I am only here to provide a solution for the King's problems with insomnia.
I do not wish to show my face and disturb the King's peace.
You must be an exceptional musician, but not so confident in your looks.
I am not trying to have you as my woman. I just want to compliment your skills.
Do not be stubborn, and come in.
They say that a courtesan's love is for all.
I guess they do not know anything about loyalty.
How can you dare to compete with the King?
Be quiet.
Besides... why did you not acknowledge me when we were inside?
You were unable to show courage in the palace, as well.
How can you expect loyalty from me when you do not show it?
Oh my, I am so sorry.
Hey now. You should be apologizing... not talking back.
They say that a person trying to stop the conflict is more irritating.
A girl in a palace is like a fallen leaf in a flowing river.
He will not act out of malice, will he?
He's feeling upset because he lost you when he only got a taste of you.
With the King as his opponent, he won't be able to do anything.
Did you eat dinner?
I ate at the palace.
Then I will get water for you to wash yourself.
When is Ok Yi returning?
She's been with your family for a long time.
Why are you suddenly bringing her up?
If you need a sleeping companion, pick a new one.
You cannot see Ok Yi.
Come in, come in.
Dan Ji instructed me to give this to you.
She said you'd want a snack around this time.
Does she think that this will make me forgive her?
Honestly, you're a bit bored because she's not here, aren't you?
Who says? She's just another maid!
I guess. Nobles have a lot to do, and lots of things to play with.
Then leave it outside when you're done eating.
Hey!
Where are you going?
Sit here until I'm done eating.
The thing is, I have some work to do.
- Someone's waiting for me outside. - Someone's waiting?
Who?
You are dating someone!
If you are feeling lonely, do you want to go with me?
Go with you?
Doing what?
I'm winning again...
Show me what you've got.
I'm not feeling it today.
- No luck. - Same here.
I got an eight! Look, I really did.
Wow! You really did.
Why didn't you teach me earlier? This is so fun!
Now that I'm doing this, I can't think of anything else.
Dan Ji or my husband... nothing.
You are much more skilled than some card sharps I've seen.
This is a game of intelligence.
There's no way I wouldn't be good at it.
Let's mix it up! Mix it up!
I just heard from Governor Jung's household.
He liked both of them and said he'd be happy with either one.
It's probably best to send In Yub.
The thing is, Mother... let's try another method.
Even if In Yub goes, if it looks like we sent her...
Eun Ki may misunderstand the situation.
And so what if he does?
Still, you have to think of my position.
Are you already worrying about Eun Ki?
It's what you taught me, Mother.
Don't let him know your inner heart.
Then, what?
I don't want to be accused of kicking In Yub out of our house.
I have determined where one of you will go.
In Yub and Dan Ji, he liked both of you.
We've been asked to choose one girl and send that girl over
You're both curious who will go, aren't you?
There's Dan Ji, who was born here in my house...
And In Yub, who was a noblewoman...
It was not an easy choice.
Therefore... the choice will be in your hands.
You may volunteer or nominate.
The servants may decide which one will go.
We will not be involved in making the decision.
So... who will it be?
Who will go?
What are they going to do?
Who will go?
What do we do?
Which of you will go?
- Lady! - Yes, speak.
I... feel that this is very unfair.
Unfair?
I was born and raised here.
I served you until this very day.
How dare you? What do you think you're doing?
Shut your mouth!
Leave her. Let me hear what she has to say.
So?
You think In Yub should go?
It's not that. I've just been with this house longer.
That's true.
What you say is valid.
Then... In Yub, do you have anything to say?
I...
I believe this is an injustice.
What did you just say?
Becoming a forced surrogate?
That is not something a human being can do.
A human being?
Dan Ji cannot go because she feels it is unfair.
In Yub cannot go because she feels it is unjust.
Then what can I do? I have already promised to send someone.
I cannot break that promise.
As you have all seen, In Yub and Dan Ji say they can't go.
Why doesn't someone go in their place?
Lady! We have done nothing wrong.
How can you ask us to receive their punishment?
It would be even more wrong for us to go.
That is so unfair for us!
The guilty one must go. How can you ask us to go?
Just choose from the two of them like you said in the beginning.
You see?
I treated you like human beings and allowed you to make your own choice.
But... the people you call family, your people...
Look how they are busy shifting the responsibility away from themselves.
This is your true image!
Will you put it off again?
Then, we will be back to square one.
I'm sure these girls have a lot to consider.
Why don't you give them a deadline to come to a decision?
Very well. I will give you one day.
If there is no decision by then, you will both be going.
It does not matter to me which one of you go.
In my eyes... you maids are all the same.
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I'm going to go meet King Taejo in Ham Heung.
I don't know if she's dead or alive, I can't just sit in my room and wait.
I'm going to search all the mountain paths.
Moving to the mountains should happen as soon as possible.
After the job is done, eliminate them.
Sa Wol, you're the only person I can trust.
We have to see each other again.
The task will be completed.
I will take care of the In Yub issue.
You must succeed!
A lie was right in front of my eyes, and I didn't even know it.
At the very least, I will end your life!