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[This drama is fictionalized using actual historical figures and events.]
Do you want to be dragged there?
Unless you want to be treated like a bag
walk on your own two feet.
You people...
are you even human?
Just because my situation in life has changed...
you become a different person overnight.
Just yesterday, you bowed to me.
Today, you spit at me?
You're like a beast!
Can you still call yourself a human being?
You are right.
We... are not human.
Come to your senses.
You, too, are no longer a human, but a servant.
No... no.
- You're wrong! - No, you're wrong!
You, too, are a servant now.
You are no longer a human being.
Today, it is hydrangea flowers.
I don't know how he finds a different flower every day.
Did you look into it?
Everyone is coming today. No one will be missing.
Un Yun from Justice Minister's, Chil Bok from Public Administration Minister.
Everyone is busy with preparations for the party.
I see. Today is the day.
Sa Wol, let's get ready.
Episode 1
Hurry, hurry! Hurry, hurry! Hurry, hurry!
You're big guys. Hurry.
- Turn, turn. - Turn, turn.
Please bring another sedan chair.
The paint is peeling off of this one.
It's peeling!
Hurry, hurry! Run, run, run!
There is no better sedan chair than this.
This is the one we've been waiting for. We don't need anything else.
Wow. Snapdragons. Aren't they pretty?
Miss, it's the color of wood and sea. It's not peeling either! Just right.
They are all shabby. Show me another one.
These are all the ones in our household.
What kind of bad management is this?
Miss In Yub... Miss... Let's try some ornaments.
It won't look so bad if we dress it up.
When would we have the time?
Go to the rental store and borrow one. One that has not been used.
It must be the newest model.
- Pay them what they ask for. - Yes.
So, the present for the Defense Minister is ready.
What about the silk for Yoon Ok?
Here you go.
The color is all wrong.
The thread is tangled!
This will not do.
Get the one from the closet.
Not that one, you can't!
That one is saved for your marriage.
If my father doesn't come back, my marriage plans are futile.
Miss In Yub, I understand where you're coming from. But this is too much.
No matter what I do, I will get this settled today.
Hey! Grab that and carry it inside.
If you use this much oil, it'll burn!
Oh! Gae Ddong Yi. Have you seen Dan Ji?
- No, I wonder where she is. - I haven't see her all day.
Hey, this is really hard to untie.
Hold on. I'll do it.
- Wait! Hold on. - What is it?
- It hurts. - Hurts? Here, lift this part.
- Ouch... a rock! - A rock? What rock?
Rock, rock... here it is!
You bad rock!
Turn over.
- Here, how's this? - Come on now.
Dan Ji? Dan Ji? Dan Ji?
Have you seen Dan Ji?
I think she went on an errand for the household.
If you see her, send her over to the kitchen.
- Okay. - You have to!
I said okay!
House errand?
Didn't I just see Dan Ji go into that room over there?
I'm sure it was Dan Ji.
Oh my!
Dan Ji, why the rush?
Don't you know what today is?
Of course I know. My father's birthday.
How many servants are in this house? They can do without you.
They are probably going crazy in the kitchen.
Your place is not in the kitchen.
It's in here.
Then take responsibility for me.
A man with dignity should not go sneaking around like a thief.
Dan Ji. There it is. That's it.
That face you make before you get really mad.
You know I go crazy for that face.
Here.
What is this?
You did a good job. This is for a good job.
- Good job? - This is pretty, right?
You like it, right?
Are you paying me as if I were a courtesan?
What do you mean? Try it on.
You are treating me like a whore!
What do you mean, whore? Do you know how much that cost?
I'm going to go crazy.
Where is that thing?
You're crazy!
Hey. Do you know how much that cost?
- Get out. Get out! - What about the ring?
Get out! Go to a whore!
Get out!
Dan Ji! Dan ji!
Dan Ji... Dan Ji.
Let's talk, Dan Ji. It was a misunderstanding.
Talk? Yeah right.
Did you rest well?
Thanks to you, I got some sleep.
You better get to the kitchen. Gae Ddong Yi has been looking for you.
You must be tired from butchering meat. Have some tsampa (roasted barley tea).
Dduk Swe, you should take it easy.
Hey. Drink slowly.
- Here. - Ah...
As the food gets prepared, I'll set some aside in the servants' quarters.
Oh. Thanks. We'd like that a lot.
That dumb idiot.
You scared me!
Um... morning workout!
I went for a walk... a walk.
I guess the party food smell reached all the way out here.
My morning workout is making me so hungry.
We're going to steam these, right?
We can soak these for an hour or two. Move everyone.
Here we go.
Are we giving away colorful candies as party favors? Or cookies?
Do you think the aroma of food is the only thing that is impossible to hide?
Whoever enters a room where food is, should have a clean mind and body.
One must not bring foreign smells into the kitchen.
Yes, of course.
I heard a fitting suitor will be coming today.
Yes. The Lord of that household said he would send his son to the party.
They say you know who will succeed from an early age.
At an early age he passed national exam and is doing great at Sung Kyun Kwan.
His future is very well set. And he looks pretty good too.
As for his family's wealth, in the city...
No, no, no. In all eight provinces, they are at the top.
He's a friend of my son's. So, of course I know this.
Wealth is something that comes and goes, isn't it?
Rather than gauging his household wealth and his competency...
I regard one's character and virtue to be more important attributes.
Of course.
Our Yoon Ok... is also a top bride candidate in Do Seong.
Of course, I know this. Who would not want her as a bride?
Oh, please stop. I'm not perfect.
So, do tell me.
How much?
How much will it cost for you to come to my house?
Forgive me. I cannot leave my post.
You lowly peoples' lives are dictated by people on top.
It's not a decision you can make on your own.
The Defense Minister's household may be more powerful.
But, our household doesn't lose when it comes to wealth.
Is there anything in the world that money can't solve?
If you really don't like my home, I can help you out in other ways.
What do you think? Are you interested?
What will I get out of it?
Today, we can start with this.
It looks expensive.
A man only wants to give to a woman.
He does not enjoy receiving.
When the day comes that I can give to you, Lady...
On that day, I will see you again.
You need to leave behind some evidence.
I need to know if you're worth waiting for or not.
Lady Han, Eun Ki is here from Sung Kyun Kwan.
Stop right there.
Who are you?
I asked you who you are and where you came from?
He's a servant from the Defense Minister's house.
His name is Moo Myung.
Then why is he coming out of my inner house?
Even my servants don't go there freely.
I was ordered to come in.
Listen carefully.
Servants of unrelated families are not allowed in the inner houses of nobles.
What are you still doing here?
Didn't I tell you to take the workers you need from the servants' quarters?
I heard that he was such a good servant for the Defense Minister's house.
So, I poked around to see if he was interested in coming here.
You have Jung Jik and me. Why do you invite random strangers in?
All right. I got it. So, go on and change your clothes.
Your father is waiting.
- What's going on? - You don't know?
Today is the Defense Minister's birthday.
Why must I take part?
Take this chance to greet the elders.
It's natural to have marriage talks if two households of the same class meet.
I've already promised myself to someone.
Son, please stop that nonsense.
Pinky swearing as children?
That is not an engagement. That's children playing.
Besides... you know what state that household is in.
- Mother. - Marriage is a family issue.
It is not something you get to decide.
It's the Defense Minister's birthday. You'll get three big meals.
You'll get special day's pay. Line up if you're interested.
Who's interested?
Get behind me. I'm in front.
Okay. Get down.
Here we go.
What is this?
Watch out, you'll get hurt!
Clear the roads.
Clear the roads. You'll get hurt.
This rice is really hot!
I said move!
Don't blame me if you get hurt! This is really hot.
We need to hurry up.
It's faster to take this way. Let's go.
- It's just a bit more. - Why this way?
Step carefully over here, please.
Just hold on a little longer.
Hey, hey, hey! Be careful please!
The girls did it.
Excuse me. Get out of the way.
In Yub's comfort is top priority. Left, right, left, right.
- Careful, careful, careful. - Don't shake her. Hold it straight.
Let's go.
Hurry, hurry, hurry! Walk fast.
Someone save me!
Save me!
This bull is crazy!
Move. Get out of my way.
- Sa Wol? What's going on? - Miss, the thing is...
Stick to the walls.
Miss In Yub, you must come out.
You've got to run.
It's running over now!
It's running!
Catch that cow!
Why aren't you catching them?
Catch that cow! Someone catch that cow!
Miss In Yub.
Are you okay?
Yes, I'm okay.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
Oh no Poong Yi! Are you hurt?
Are you okay?
I'm more worried about the sedan chair.
Miss, wait here just a moment.
- I'll go home and get another... - No, I'm late.
The party has probably started.
But, you can't go in that.
Please hold it for me.
Let's go.
Wait. Excuse me. Hold on.
Since you're already helping us, can you help us one more time?
I am not a sedan chair carrier.
Sa Wol.
Tell him he will be paid handsomely.
I'm very busy. I'm going to go.
Which household do you work for?
I'm at the Defense Minister's house.
That works out.
I'm on my way there now.
Why don't you walk?
What did you just say to me?
We are nearly there. It is within walking distance.
What is your social rank?
I am of the servant class.
What do I look like to you?
You look like a nobleman's daughter.
You are wrong.
I'm the only child of the Gook family, a founding member of the Joseon Dynasty.
Do you know what that means?
It means I'm the most prestigious class, unlike daughters of regular noblemen.
It also means that you and I are miles apart in terms of rank.
No matter how much I explain, you wouldn't understand.
Just know, it is the difference between the sky and the land.
Oh my! I guess I have to hold this. I have to carry it.
No, no! Although I have a broken ankle, I still have one working leg.
Don't do this. Don't do this.
If you do, you could become paralyzed.
Stop it. Let's just walk.
Our legs are tired for a reason. It's this sedan chair.
That's right. I can't leave this sedan chair, not while I'm alive!
- Yes, let's just die. - I'd rather die!
- Rather than her walk, I will drown. - Let's just die. Let's die.
Send your injured man home.
Thank you. Thank you.
I will inform you of this household's rules and standards.
First, you will not desire the food on the plates of guests.
Second, do not drink water.
You must not drink water or use the restroom.
Your hands will get dirty.
Restrooms in the inner house are off-limits.
Third, do not make eye contact with the masters.
Fourth, same goes for when you serve the food.
Fifth, do not listen with your ears and you will be silent creatures.
Sixth, if even one grain of rice is touched...
you will not live.
Wow! The most beautiful woman in our household has appeared.
Look at those curves. They sure look good!
- Dan Ji! - Yes? You startled me.
These were in bloom. I thought of you.
It should survive the day.
- Dduk Swe? - Yes?
I don't like things like this.
I think there may be a misunderstanding. We wouldn't work out.
What I want is for us to help each other out, not for us to date.
A person needs to look forward to a future to live, right?
Who doesn't have a future? Doesn't everyone have one?
What good is it if two low level people date?
So, what? Your future is Master Yoon Seo?
You want a future of being his play-thing?
Do you want to die? Huh? You think you can say whatever you want?
Who said that? Who said I'm a play-thing?
Ring? Where are you?
I must go myself.
I must go to Ham Heung myself and...
resolve this with my father.
All the messengers that go to Ham Heung die at the hands of my father.
I have not heard from my trusted Chief State Councillor in months.
In the end, he is...
[King Taejong: Yi Bang Won] telling me to come myself.
If you start to move, it will start a civil war.
Your Highness, please be reasonable.
Reasonable?
Isn't it you, Defense Minister, who is unreasonable?
You dare to stand in the way of the King?
As your servant, if I can stop you from going to Ham Heung...
please beat me.
Even if I die on this spot
I must stop you from putting yourself in danger!
Then...
will the Defense Minister go to Ham Heung in my place?
You say you're willing to die for me on this spot.
Then, Your Highness, please remove me from my position as Defense Minister.
I can only go as a lowly person of no position.
Even you have put me in an impossible position.
That father of mine!
He has forced his son...
to the very edge of the cliff.
[Former King Yi Seong Gye] You say you have a daughter?
Her name is In Yub.
You have to live, and return, and see your daughter get married.
Eventually, you'll see grandkids too.
Bang Won, that bastard, has Eung Cham on one side and Kim Chi Kwon on the other.
Why would he send Gook Yoo, one of my men?
He says he wants his father's approval, but uses my men against me.
Sire...
Lord!
I'll ask you one last time.
Whose loyal subject are you?
I am a subject of Korea.
What?
You've opened up the nation with this ongoing conflict with your son...
Public sentiment has long been in disarray.
You must settle your differences and bury your long conflict.
Enough! You're no subject of mine! You're Bang Won's subject!
Prepare yourself.
Your Majesty!
That's a knife! A knife!
Look at that!
Do you not like your gift?
It was quite an unnecessary thing to do, Finance Minister.
Lately, the king has been disapproving of the government's ways.
Should we, as subjects, be behaving this way?
I merely wanted a quiet meal.
I was shortsighted.
I thought it could be a good way to find relief in hard times.
I'll put a stop to it right away.
Since we've started, leave it be.
I think the other guests like it.
Defense Minister, you are quite benevolent.
A famous courtesan, who just moved to the city.
Everyone knows her name, but not just anyone can meet her.
- Ga Hee Ah. - Ga Hee Ah!
That's the Ga Hee Ah I've heard so much about?
Eun Ki. Our fathers are here today.
We wouldn't get a turn with her even if the sky falls.
So, let's pick a day and go to the bar. We'll pay for the entire place.
What? You don't like the girls going from room to room, do you?
If we're going to go out, we have to go all out.
I'll pay.
Yoon Seo, even though you're married, you still lust after girls?
What are you talking about?
I'm very single-minded.
Past, present, single, or married. Single-minded.
I will never change the fact that I... Really like girls!
Master.
You are something, friend!
We need to learn from a guy like that.
Here, let's have another drink.
The drinks are going down smooth today.
I'm feeling so good.
Announce my entry.
There is a party.
We have to wait a bit. The dance is in full swing.
This is very cruel.
My father is in a foreign land, who knows if he is dead or alive.
These people are watching a courtesan dance.
It's the Lord's birthday. Please be honorable.
It should end soon, shouldn't it?
It will end soon, right?
Whether it ends today or tomorrow, we won't know until later.
Tomorrow? Are you joking right now?
If you pay me handsomely again
I will try requesting that they finish up today.
This is the last chance I'm giving you.
Announce my entry.
Please wait.
You think I can't get in because of you?
Would you like to try?
Move!
I said move!
Who is that? What is she doing?
What's going on?
I wanted to wish you a happy birthday.
This is a place for adults. What is this scene you've created?
An unmarried girl running in and interrupting a party?
Get out of here.
Finance Minister, calm down.
So, whose daughter are you?
I'm the daughter of Gook Yoo, the messenger who has gone to Ham Heung.
I am In Yub.
Aren't you a friend of our Yoon Ok?
You run that big household by yourself, without a mother. It must be hard work.
I'm just waiting for the day my father returns.
Your father is not even around and you prepared a gift?
It's a small token. It's the calligraphy work of Lee Han.
'To be with the one eternally, a promise to meet in another universe.'
'Hearts not fated to be, converge on a road.'
'Until we meet again on the milky way.'
Isn't that the poem 'Wol Ha Dok Ja' by Li Bai?
Just as the poet missed his friend...
my father, who is out there all alone, is missing all of his friends.
Before I knew it, 100 days went by.
No matter how many letters I send, there is no response.
I haven't heard any news.
If there is anyone with news of Ham Heung...
Please tell me that news. I beg of you.
You should not get involved in political affairs.
Return and wait.
The King is focused on Ham Heung. You will hear news soon.
I promise. Once we hear hear something, I'll get in touch.
Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you.
That's good.
Take it out as soon as it's done.
Don't forget to give party favors to our guests.
The servants who came to help, give them plenty of leftovers to take.
Yes, Lady Yoon.
Mother, please check the courtesans and servants before they leave.
I set aside a ring to wear at the party. It disappeared into thin air.
- It can't be our family. - Then, what?
Are you saying you suspect the guests?
No, that's not it.
There's other people's servants here. There's people we don't know, so...
Who would dare to steal from the Defense Minister's home?
I'm sure you've just misplaced it. I'll find it once the party is over.
I've already looked everywhere.
Be quiet!
A lost ring is not important right now.
Especially on a day when important political guests are here.
You must tell Miss Yoon Ok. This is very rare and expensive silk.
- And, tell her to speak to the Lord. - Sa Wol.
- Hold on one second. - In Yub!
You were going to leave without seeing me?
In Yub! Don't be like that.
I'll give you your gift and go. I've lost all energy after seeing the elders.
You still should have said hello. It's not my birthday... what gift?
Stay and play with me for a while.
Miss. This is no ordinary silk.
Our Lord got this silk from the palace while he was working there.
You can't even buy this with money.
- Really? - Yes.
Make a new outfit. It'll be pretty.
In Yub. Thank you so much.
I should make my wedding outfit with this.
You're planning outfits before you have a husband picked out?
Actually, my potential husband is at this party.
I'm on my way to go see him. Will you come take a look at him?
Why would I?
I sent him a note saying that his bride will be waiting.
He's waiting out in the backyard. Let's go.
He studied with Yoon Seo.
His family is wealthy and he looks great.
I saw him when he was here to see my brother, and his face... wow.
What are you going to do? Looks like you're already in love.
Honestly, I've liked him since I was young.
I've seen many of Yoon Seo's friends.
They don't compare to this guy. I took a peek and he really stands out.
He's the total package.
I'm curious. What kind of a guy would make our Yoon Ok this giddy?
You have to keep it to yourself. I haven't told anyone.
He doesn't just have looks.
He's studying right now at Sung Kyun Kwan.
You came.
You look very familiar.
You look very much like someone I know.
You and Yoon Ok are going to get married?
In Yub, nothing is set in stone yet.
In Yub. I'll explain everything.
This isn't what you think.
If you're going to get engaged...
you should break up your previous engagement first.
Isn't that the least you could do for your longtime fiance?
In Yub? Do you know Eun Ki?
We're promised to be married.
What?
But, you say this man is your husband-to-be?
One groom and two brides.
Are you saying you will live with two women?
Could you excuse us a second?
We have some things to discuss.
- Eun Ki, according to the matchmaker... - Please, a moment?
Seriously, this is...
You must've been quite busy.
In the morning, you bring me flowers.
In the afternoon, you look for other brides-to-be.
Are you laughing?
Do you think this is a joke?
I thought it was you who wrote me.
I was so excited, I ran over here.
I heard my bride was looking for me. I obviously thought it was you.
However, when you came here...
your bride was Yoon Ok.
It was the matchmaker's mistake. I'll take care of it.
I met your father.
I asked him to tell me news about Ham Heung.
I caused quite a scene.
He might not like me very much.
I'm sorry.
I should have been more considerate.
I'm sure your father is okay.
Let's believe that's the case, okay?
He has to hurry back for our wedding.
Honestly, I am...
really afraid.
- Come over here. - I don't want to.
What? My bride is rebellious already?
Come on.
Is it this way? Or is it this way?
You girls... know everything, right?
What do you mean?
I hear that servants talk and there's nothing you guys don't know.
In Yub and Eun Ki's relationship. You two must have known.
Although we are of different classes, we've known each other for so long.
Since your mother was my nanny, we are almost sisters.
No. That's absurd!
Even if you were breastfed by the same person, it doesn't make you sisters!
Miss Yoon Ok sometimes says odd things.
Am I your friend?
You don't know when to stop, do you?
I must have lost my mind temporarily.
Now, where were we?
Before they moved to Han Yang, they lived next door to each other.
They were close like siblings.
The entire neighborhood assumed they would get married.
So, this isn't a recent relationship?
That's right.
However, if you two knew about In Yub and Eun Ki...
Why didn't you say anything when I talked about Eun Ki?
Dan Ji, you knew everything! You knew how I felt about Eun Ki.
- That's because... - You made me look like a fool!
Miss Yoon Ok, we are about to leave now.
Ask her to come in.
I shouldn't send her away without a proper goodbye.
Go prepare a fruit plate for us.
Yes, Miss.
It's freezing. So cold.
Wow, so pretty!
Long time no see.
I hear you're the head servant at Defense Minister's house?
I wondered whether I would run into you if I came to Han Yang.
This was rather sudden, but still good to see you.
If you're done with your business, leave.
You're still blunt. Even that's good to see again.
Why don't you stop doing grunt work for nobles and join in my ventures?
My reputation, combined with your hand...
could easily create new wealth in Han Yang.
Our fate... Didn't it end a long time ago?
Perhaps a new destiny can form a new connection.
Isn't that how life works?
It's all in the past. There's no such thing as starting over.
- In Yub did what? - While a courtesan was dancing...
In Yub flung open the door and walked right into the middle of the lawn.
Then she shoved the courtesan over and said 'I wish you a happy birthday'.
She really did. So I...
How rude of her. She left without apologizing?
She hasn't left yet. She's in the separate house with Yoon Ok.
Have some, In Yub. Our maids are famous for their skills.
It must've been quite a shock.
I'm guessing it's worse for you, no?
Are things all good now?
Eun Ki and I, I'm sorry I didn't tell you about us before.
I am a little disappointed.
It's strange.
Why did his family start marriage talks with me when he's already engaged?
It was a mistake by the matchmaker. They are apologetic.
They said they won't match up Eun Ki anymore.
That matchmaker...
isn't someone who makes mistakes.
Wow, sounds like they're about to fight.
Proper conducts. Your master should not be doing this.
Hey, proper conduct rules don't apply when it comes to relationships.
When there is love, those standards and rules are completely irrelevant.
What differentiates humans from animals? We have rules that should be followed.
You're so full of crap.
Be quiet.
Pretty!
Take them off!
I'm just looking. What's the big deal?
Oh! Fits perfectly. They're mine now.
Is In Yub here?
Yes.
I understand how you must've felt. You were probably taken aback.
However, fate...
I think both hearts have to be in it. I don't think it can work with just one.
In Yub, you must have misunderstood. I'm okay.
If that doesn't work out, I have many other marriage prospects.
You're a different case.
You don't know what will happen with the Queen's father.
You might as well secure yourself a husband.
What are you talking about?
I heard your father has passed away.
You can tell me, In Yub.
Are you just keeping it to yourself? Like you did with the engagement?
Who said that?
Who said that my father has passed?
I did. I said he did.
No one in Do Seong thinks your father is alive.
What evidence do you have to speak so freely?
He gives no news to his daughter who he knows to be all alone.
He has not returned and there is no news of his death.
Do you know why?
Your father died a long time ago.
Let's give it a rest. In Yub will get upset.
Mother, look at this.
In Yub brought this silk for me.
My father is alive. There is no doubt about it.
He made a promise to me that he would come back alive!
Did your mother inform you of her death before she died?
Behaving so uncivilized...
it is not the time go around disrupting another household's party.
Go now and look after your father's corpse.
Forgive me for disrupting the party.
As you said, Lady Yoon, I was uncivil.
However, Yoon Ok...
you and I were both raised properly.
You should fix the nasty way you speak to people.
Imagine how embarrassed your mother would be.
What did you say?
Sa Wol.
Just who are you to put my shoes on your feet?
I'm so sorry, Miss. They were so beautiful.
Throw them away.
- Miss? - I said throw them away!
Do you think I would wear these?
These were worn by a servant.
If you're to ride the sedan chair, you must walk to it.
Bring it over to me.
The sedan chair cannot bypass the middle doors.
This household's servants are all disobedient.
I said bring the sedan chair over here right this moment!
What's the problem? Do you want to borrow my shoes?
I won't wear other people's shoes.
Then what will do you?
Get on my back. I will carry you there.
Step aside.
How dare you present that dirty back to me.
Then...
Shall I lay down a silk carpet for you to walk on?
Yes, go ahead.
Let's see you lay down a silk carpet.
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I'm going to Ham Heung.
I'm going to find him. I'll live or die with my father.
I will marry In Yub.
How dare you bring this here!
Is it important enough that someone dies over it?
Wait for me. I'll go to Ham Heung and bring your father.
Let go of the knife!
Shouldn't you, Your Majesty, know better than anyone, the pain of losing family?
- In Yub! In Yub! - Father!
I'm sorry I could not be here for such a long time.
In Yub!