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[This drama is loosely based off of historical figures and events.]
Unless there's proof that his "Mount Geumgang" is a fake
there's no answer to this fight.
I'm sorry.
There could be a clue to the real "Mount Geumgang" in here.
My name is Gyeom, Lee Gyeom.
What is your name?
My name is Saimdang.
The two main characters in that book are Saimdang and Lee Gyeom.
This is a portrait of...
Saimdang?
You promise?
After we get married, I promise we'll go to Mount Geumgang.
It's one half of a pair of legendary birds.
I would like for you to complete the set by finding your other half
on the day of our wedding.
So, the authentic "Mount Geumgang" has a poem written on it by them.
As well as a seal of a bird.
If this really is Lee Gyeom's work, it should have the bird seal on it.
The bird seal.
Isn't that the painting I gave him? An Gyeon's "Mount Geumgang"?
Gyeom must be so in love that he's giving things away.
On the night that Jo Kwang Jo was plotting to rebel
he was not shaken and he protected me.
I think I will write a poem.
"I am saddened. My helpless citizens".
"Ki Myo Chuk Gaek Shim Dan Jul."
Get this message to Young Master Gyeom.
I was running errands and I heard you reciting the poem.
Did they answer my marriage request?
Lee Gyeom.
Ki Myo Chuk Gaek?
I drew that picture.
Those traitors from the Year of the Rabbit. How dare you?
Saimdang! Open your eyes.
Someone is alive. She must die.
It was because of a poem.
Get rid of everyone who received that poem.
Recover it.
How is it that the king's secret poem was leaked?
If you insist on this marriage, your daughter will be in danger.
Lee Gyeom will be in danger, as well.
I will marry someone else.
Saimdang!
Please keep your head down. You must make sure to choose life.
[Saimdang: Light's Diary]
[Episode 5]
Father.
I am moving to Hanyang now.
Once I go...
I do not know when I will be back.
Or if I will be able to return.
I have no plans.
Please...
Mother is left here all alone.
Help keep her safe.
Watch over her from there.
[Boon Jae Ki: Joseon era's will]
To my grandson Hyun Ryong, who will receive my wealth.
I leave the Soojin Room home in central Hanyang.
To my grandson Woon Young, who will look after the ancestral graves
I leave this home, and the in-laws will receive three servants.
Mother, can you give me this vase?
I would like your wooden dishes, Mother.
You promised to give them to me long ago.
You remember that, right?
When did you promise that, Mother?
You have to give me that vase.
You all better be quiet.
Do you not see your older sisters?
Mother, you should allow me to choose first, as the oldest.
I do not know.
You all can tear out each other's hair and fight over it.
You can take all my belongings, though I'm not even dead yet.
Saimdang, what about you?
What would you like to take?
I am fine.
Perhaps, just the books Father read...
would it be all right to take those?
Alcohol.
Bring me more to drink.
Bring me more to drink. More.
Drinks.
My lord.
Oh, you...
I am glad you came.
Sit down and have a drink with me.
- Come on. - Tomorrow is your wedding!
You know how long His Majesty has waited for you to marry.
Think of His Majesty, who is alone and lonely.
Life is just lonely.
Me and you...
Even the king...
It is all over.
You and I...
Everything we did together.
All of it.
How could you do this?
How could you? How could you do this?
Let's run away.
We'll go where no one knows us and where no one can come between us!
[1540: Gangneun North Pyeongchon]
You look pretty.
Do you want to try?
Really?
The lady is coming.
What do we do?
Emergency!
Young Master Woo.
What are you doing?
[Lee Seon: Saimdang's oldest son]
[Lee Woo: Saimdang's youngest son]
[Lee Mae Chang: Saimdang's oldest daughter]
You little...
Mother, you're back.
I see you've been out playing.
No, I have not.
Your hands and pants are covered in dirt.
Where is Hyun Ryong?
Mother!
Confucius said that you can't become a man of virtue
until you understand Heaven's will.
[Lee Hyun Ryong: Later known as Yulgok] That is bothering me.
Even Confucius did not understand until he was around 50 years old.
Will I have to wait until I turn 50?
Hyun Ryong, what did I tell you to do?
You told me to write a poem. I wrote three.
What else?
You told me to look after Woo.
Seon and Mae Chang, did you finish your studies?
I finished mine!
Seon.
- Mae Chang. - Yes.
I finished mine. I wrote three poems.
Do you want to see them--
A government starts becoming negligent after completing a big task.
A serious illness always arises once you think you are improving.
Troubles arise from laziness and unexpected places.
Why do you think that is?
It happens when people are unsteady from beginning to end.
It is the same for all of you.
Things may be a little different now with the move.
Does that mean it's all right to avoid doing your studies?
- I'm sorry. - I'm sorry.
I did all of my work. This is not fair.
Why must I watch over Woo by myself?
I have no time to read because of Woo.
Seon never even reads and only plays outside.
Is it not better if he watches over Woo?
You little...
Do you still not know the reason why?
I know why. I do.
You do not like the fact that I am better at my studies than Seon is.
That is why you keep me from my studies.
Mother...
you only care about Seon.
Until you figure out the reason, you will watch over Woo.
Well, what are my puppies doing here?
Grandma!
Oh my. Put your arms down.
Grandma bought the persimmons that you all like so much. Go eat them.
- Yes. - Go on.
Mother.
I won't be able to see them much longer.
They should be able to act up when they're with me.
- Come on inside. - Yes.
With a big move, you'll spend money you don't expect to.
No, Mother.
The Soojin Room Home is more than enough.
I have received a lot.
If it's that hard to accept
think of it as allowance for the children.
Hold on to it and use it when you need to.
I do not feel good sending you so far away.
I'm sorry, Mother.
For leaving you alone like this.
Be confident in life.
Just be confident.
Bring that over here.
My lady, please rest.
We will handle it all.
Is it almost all ready?
Yes, that is almost the last of it.
We only need to get what's inside the closet.
I'll take care of that, so help the children outside.
Yes.
It is a very precious ink from the king.
Is this the ink from the Ming Dynasty that I've only heard about?
It is. It is almost impossible to find this in Joseon.
How do you think it will look if I draw something with it?
"Resting briefly by the river and sea."
"How could it be that your heart and mine are so alike?"
Look at this.
My lady wants me to return this to the Heonwonjang.
What?
Isn't there a wedding there today?
Yes, there is.
You give it to them.
I don't know what to do.
What? What am I supposed to do?
Thank you.
Father.
Father!
Did you ask for me?
Why is this here?
It was brought from Ojukheon to be returned it to its rightful owner.
What?
I do not recall this item.
Return it at once.
Yes.
Return it at once!
Groom, enter!
Bride, bow.
Bride and groom, drink.
Gosh, seriously.
Drink it.
You're not supposed to drink it like that.
What are you doing? Uncle!
Uncle, Uncle, Uncle.
- Gosh! - Uncle!
Uncle, what are you doing? Uncle!
You scoundrel!
You scoundrel! You!
You scoundrel!
Grandma!
My lady!
Lady Saimdang!
I was told to return it to you.
He says he does not know what it is.
[1540: Hanyang]
Please put it over here.
- Do you like it that much? - Yes!
We were in school all the time, so I like it even more.
When will we be sent to school again?
What's this commotion in my house?
Who are you?
And who are you?
She's the lady of this house.
This is my house.
What's going on, my lady?
How long have you lived here?
It was put up for sale, so I bought it about a month ago.
- What do you mean, "for sale"? - Be quiet.
May I ask you who you bought it from?
I believe he said his name was Lee Won Soo.
It is him.
Did Father sell the house?
What do we do, Mother?
From what I heard, he had an issue with a loan.
He needed to sell it in a rush or something of the sort.
Let's go. Please leave now.
Don't worry. There must be an error.
Hyang, look around the area for the lord.
- Hurry. - Yes.
My lord!
Father!
My lord!
By any chance, have you seen someone this tall with big eyes?
He has dark skin, too. Have you my lord?
His name is Lee Won Soo.
How would I know from that description?
You're better off looking for a "Mister Kim" in Hanyang.
My sales aren't even doing well. Move over!
Why are you pushing me?
- My lord! - What bad luck.
What is with that girl?
[Lee Won Soo: Saimdang's husband] Is she searching for me?
Goodness, what am I to do?
My poor Seon, Mae Chang, Hyun Ryong, and Woo.
You all have a bad father.
Right, the person who took my money...
I have to catch him.
Wait until I catch him. I'll kill him.
My lord!
I'm going to go crazy here.
That's amazing.
[Gathering of students' mothers]
The cricket is holding tightly on to the stem.
[Lady Seo] Looks they will pass the national exam.
Isn't the stem symbolizing the food that the king will serve?
You are being too transparent.
You ought to just ask her for it.
That is not what I meant.
Whieumdang Choi is working so hard in preparation of the event.
I am only here to help her out.
If you hang one of Whieumdang Choi's pictures in your home
they say you will be promoted or find success.
Even the youngest child in my home knows that.
[Whieumdang: Seok Soon, Min Chi Hyung's wife]
You are too much.
It is merely a hobby of mine.
If you are this good at "merely a hobby"
what else could it be besides a gift from the gods?
That is true.
I am indebted to you all again.
I only asked you all to change our meeting day to accommodate the event.
You are all such a source of strength for me.
If we do not step up, then who will?
Of course.
What is wrong?
I'm sorry!
I have committed a grave sin! I deserve to die.
How could you do this before an important event?
Where has your mind been?
I'm sorry!
Send someone to town now.
Find something similar to this broken vase.
Yes.
What are you doing? Clean it up now!
Yes.
Do not worry.
[Officer of Government Management]
I've committed a grave sin!
My lord, please spare my life!
My lord, please. Please let me live!
This one time...
It is an event that will be attended by all three top ministers and the king.
With a feast like that ahead of us, a person like you dares to...
You touched the alcohol.
It was only one drink! I swear to you!
They already smell your blood.
The feast for the seniors will be held by the Officer of Management?
That's right.
It's not enough for the three top ministers to look down on me.
Now, even an official working in government management.
Min Chi Hyung.
There is nothing trustworthy about him.
He is a merchant of paper goods who has the sole rights to sell.
The hidden owner of that business is Min Chi Hyung.
The money that he gets his hands on
continues to make its way into the hands of government officials.
He even has connections in the Ming Dynasty.
[Hong Gye Pil: Minister of the Left]
[Jo Yoon Pyung: Minister of the Right] That is not all.
He is dipping into...
[Yoon Kyung Bo: Prime Minister] the private wealth of the royal family.
What did you say?
The royal family's money?
That is correct.
[Feast for Seniors]
The prime minister had suggested that you take over the feast.
[Min Chi Hyung] Did you know?
My apologies.
You plan on using your private funds to throw this feast every month?
It is not much.
Whether it is big or small, the important thing is your heart.
How nice is this?
They will return and praise your efforts, Your Majesty.
So it is a good thing.
Ah, is that how it works?
Your Majesty.
Lee Gyeom has arrived at Gwanghwamun.
What? Lee Gyeom has?
They say Lee Gyeom is here.
I send him letters saying I miss him and he never comes.
It has been 20 years. 20 years!
Come on in.
You finally show your face to me.
You have aged a lot, Your Majesty.
You rascal.
We will catch up in time. Let us go inside.
Here it is.
Soojin Room and Lee Won Soo, that house...
Here it is.
The ownership was transferred from Lee Won Soo to Kim Kwon Joong.
It hasn't been many days since that happened.
Do you see that? The name written there.
Are you all right, my lady?
It is obvious what has happened.
There are many frauds lately.
I have seen several this month alone.
With a good piece of land like Soojin Room
you are bound to attract a lot of flies.
The more lacking your husband is, the sharper you need to be.
Even if that is the case
he should have told you what happened and that the house is gone now.
He should have sent a letter so that you could've prepared for it.
Will this be resolved if he hides it?
He is really being too much.
What will you and the young masters do?
Hyang.
Yes.
They say you can get hit in the nose even with your eyes wide open in Hanyang.
He really should have looked into it. What was he planning?
Let's go.
I see you are all here.
Our Lee Gyeom has a request. Let's hear it.
So, let me hear it.
Please cancel my marriage.
What? Cancel your marriage?
That is nonsense.
How can you say such a thing?
That is complete nonsense.
You must live a model life for the people as the king's kin.
I will never go back.
She will wait for someone who will not return.
Think of the innocent woman who will live her life that way forever.
I do not think you should oppose it.
Think of it from the opposite point of view.
Imagine if that girl were your daughter.
Since he wishes for it so desperately, why not grant it this once?
Have him live out his life by your side, Your Majesty.
How is that?
My lord!
That is an excellent plan.
What do you think?
Do you like it or not?
I will accept your wishes, Your Majesty.
I will cancel your marriage.
You will never be able to leave my side now.
He's a royal family member! What? Cancel his marriage?
Royal family? What royal family is he?
He's acted wild and impetuous since childhood with no control.
He lived like a stray.
I do not think it is quite so simple.
What do you mean, it's not simple?
What do you mean by that?
Who is he?
He is the grandson of Commander Koo
who died as a traitor while working against us.
That is who the king has chosen to bring in.
Why do you think that is?
They say clothes make the man.
Since the frame is good, you look luminous.
Thank you.
Did you mean it?
Did it seem like I did not?
I thought you would be overwhelmed
by the thought of spending your life beside the king.
You are good at reading people.
You know how to manipulate them, as well.
I'm honored that you think so.
Ah, it is late, but I am holding a party at my home in four nights.
If you would attend, it would be an even greater honor.
I will have to decline.
Look, please help me out.
[Realtor] My children will be out on the streets.
Find a temporary place for us.
Goodness, you really do not know much.
Where will you find an empty house in this city right away?
You may or may not in the Apgujeong area.
There's not even a single empty house?
That is what I'm telling you.
Please think carefully. There must be one.
Goodness sakes.
There is one...
My conscience won't allow it.
No matter how much I think about it, that is not a place for a person to live.
It leaks when it rains and it is haunted.
On top of that...
it is next to the house of Lady Shin, who was deposed for being a traitor.
Everyone avoids it.
There is no house in which a person cannot live.
This is everything that I have.
Help me out, please.
What is this?
Wait at the inn.
I'm going to Soojin Room, then I'll be back.
- Help me out. - Don't worry.
Clear the way!
Lord Lee Gyeom is coming!
Clear the way!
Lord Lee Gyeom is coming!
A man named Lee Gyeom has come.
The king has great affection for him.
I do not know what he's been up to for the past 20 years.
Find out what he was up to during those 20 years.
Find out what he has been doing and who he is close to.
Look into it closely.
Yes.
So, how are preparations for the party going?
Make sure you have plenty of time.
You should consult the palace about the king's food.
I will.
The fact that the king will be coming to my home
shows that my family will become part of his inner circle.
It is a great opportunity to show that to others.
I know that very well.
There will be no mistakes.
Lee Gyeom.
He is the problem.
Did you say Lee Gyeom?
He is the grandson of Commander Koo.
Ah, do you know him?
He is also from North Pyeongchon.
I don't know. I don't think so...
I suppose you would not.
Lee Gyeom is in Hanyang.
My lady, I feel like something is going to jump out at us.
I do not think this place is right.
They say it is haunted and ghosts come every night, Mother.
There are no ghosts.
I don't think this is place is worth paying for.
We ought to be paid money to stay here.
You are right.
However, we can get shelter from the rain.
What?
- Mother! - My lady!
Yes, I'm in front of the convenience store.
Where are you?
- Over here! Over here! - Okay.
Sorry. I was late.
Why were you so late?
Your car?
The car is over there. Wait, wait... oh my.
Open the door.
Senior Ji Yoon?
Oh, it's hot in here.
Turn on the air conditioner, would you?
That's too strong.
Are you going to pay for the gas?
I'm sorry.
Well, no need to be sorry.
By the way, how old are you?
35... 36?
Sir, put on your seat belt. I have to turn.
I don't like this thing.
You know, with a face like that...
I don't think you need to work jobs like this.
Sir. Sir.
I don't see number 706.
Huh? It only goes up to 704.
You said 706 earlier.
704 is on the other side.
Go further and turn right.
You have a very tough driving style.
It's just my style.
Why don't we rest a bit and then go?
You said 704, right?
I'm so tired. Why am I so tired?
Stop the car for a bit.
Let's rest and then go.
How much do you earn per night doing this anyway?
I think we're almost there, so I'll just pull over.
Why are you being this way? You know how it is.
Oh! What are you doing?
Mister, I'm sorry. Stop.
You should hear me out before going!
Help me, please!
Are you crazy?
If you're going to play hard-to-get, why are you a designated driver?
- Stop it. - You're crazy!
Help me!
Senior, are you okay?
- Who are you? - What, what!
Good job!
You pervert!
Over here!
Over here. Someone's dying!
Officer, look at my face.
Look at my face and let's talk.
These two were in it together to con me.
- She seduced me and... - What are you saying?
Get away from me, you jerk!
That's enough, already.
His car has a black box camera. It's all in there, so go look.
Yes, the black box. Go look!
- Go get it. - Okay.
- Wait. - Don't stop him.
Okay, okay. There's no need to get that footage.
All I did was have a drink and converse with her.
We need to investigate this thoroughly.
- Why is this a big deal? - Hey, now!
Officer, is it okay to do this to my face just for talking to her?
This is really unfair.
Sir, how much did you drink?
That's not important right now.
Look at you. You had a lot.
Can a person do this just because I spoke to my designated driver?
A really amazing piece came in. An Gyeon's "Mount Geumgang."
Professor Min authenticated it.
Sun Jin Group's gallery is displaying it.
But it feels off.
How should I put it?
The strokes and ink feel strangely frustrated.
The texture of the silk canvas isn't right either.
Min Suk, this entire conspiracy started with Sun Jin Group.
Sun Gallery has a slush fund. You need to look there.
There is a junior of mine working in the security department of the gallery.
You will know when you see.
I spoke to him about you, so contact him.
Come home earlier.
Yes, Mother.
Mom.
Why aren't you picking up?
Hey. Is something wrong?
I'm worried, so call me.
You have two voice messages.
This is Jung Eun Soo's mother, right?
This is Inseon Elementary School.
We haven't received the tuition money yet.
Please look into that.
This is Kwon Hyuk Soo calling.
I've completed the analysis of the seeds, so you can pick them up.
Why did you appear in front of me?
Why?
Mother, you're here?
Mother.
How did it go?
Was the home our grandparents gave us really bought by someone else?
Do you think something has happened to Father?
It has been five and a half days today.
There is a high chance that something has happened to him.
He probably can't bear to face us after causing trouble.
You should not speak about your father like that.
Don't be like this and lie down.
If you pass out too, we'll be in big trouble.
You should not worry.
Where is Woo, by the way?
Mother, Woo is acting a little strange.
Why?
Oh, Woo.
He is burning up.
What? What should we do?
This won't do. I need to carry him.
Over there.
He has the measles.
Use medicine or acupuncture. Please just save him.
The cost of the root plant medicine is expensive lately.
My lady, what do we do now?
You used all the money you had on the house.
What do we do about Young Master Woo?
The root plant will work though?
Yes, it will.
I will get money right away. Please get the medicine.
It's been a long time since we've gathered.
Sitting in a relaxed setting with you all
makes me feel very relaxed, as well.
So, as a new civil servant...
what do you believe Joseon needs to fix more than anything?
Ever since I was young...
I saw many citizens suffering due to taxes on special products.
Please change this tax system and help the suffering people.
A heart for the people.
You are young, indeed.
Give me a report on the tax and calculate how it would work.
It would not work.
Giving them food for free is not for the good of the people.
This young man will realize that soon.
You should not give the people fish.
You should teach them how to fish.
Why bother teaching them when they have no strength to fish?
If the tax on products is gone...
how will you deal with the consequences?
Do you know how many people in this country are employed due to that tax?
Do you realize that?
What about the family members attached to them and their lives?
It is not because we do not care about the people.
To come up with a new system is not as easy
as sitting and thinking at a desk.
That is why there is a king and the three ministers below him.
And the government ministers like us.
Those ministers...
are busy feeding their own mouths, and that is the problem.
Now, let us all have a drink.
Drink a bit more.
Good.
I have heard that you are an artist more talented than An Gyeon, Lee Gyeom.
I have just received some precious ink from the Ming Dynasty.
So I prepared some for you.
This talent of yours that I have only heard about...
how about you show it to us right now?
I don't know about that.
It has been so long since I've held a brush that I don't even remember.
You do not necessarily need a paintbrush to draw a picture.
I have been enjoying pictures that one hears with the ear.
A picture you hear with the ear?
You are just as you were 20 years ago.
I have missed you.
Lee Gyeom.
I enjoyed myself today.
Your wife will know what this is.
It is a picture that my wife painted.
In hopes for your grandson to flourish and thrive
I drew a cricket attached to a reed.
I hope he passes the national government exams next round.
With that in my heart, I painted it.
Oh my. So this is what my wife was talking about.
Whieumdang's paintings.
Yes, I will accept it gratefully.
Ah, Lee Gyeom.
I will get going first.
Let's go.
My wife prepared a small gift for you.
Here you go.
Nice to meet you for the first time.
Well, then.
Let's go.
Nice to meet me?
I am injured, as well.
I am also in pain.
Do you not see me at all, Young Master?
You toss me aside in the mountains.
Do you not care if I get eaten by wolves or not?
Move!
Someone is alive.
Find the owner of this ribbon.
We must find her and kill her.
Buy this ink from the Ming Dynasty.
This ink is impossible to come by in all the land.
Buy this ink from the Ming Dynasty.
Buy this ink.
Scholar, buy this ink from the Ming Dynasty!
Wow! Take a look at this ink from the Ming Dynasty.
You know good ink, don't you?
Where did you get this?
When it comes to this Ming Dynasty ink--
I asked you where you got it.
Why? What's wrong?
Did you steal it?
What? What do you mean, steal it?
I bought it from a lady.
- What? - I'm telling the truth.
She needed money quickly. She was a pretty lady.
She lives in Soojin Room.
What?
I'm telling the truth.
She needed money quickly. She was a pretty lady.
She lives in Soojin Room.
Look at us like this at the house that your father bought us.
Lord Lee doesn't study at all.
He goes around causing trouble and getting conned out of money.
I was excited to follow you when you moved to Hanyang.
- Hyang. - All right.
It's been empty for 10 years.
There's no end, no matter how much I clean.
The young masters, my lady, and you have so much laundry too.
We all lived like that, both you and me.
You should rest. I'll do it.
When will you ever do all of this?
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[Saimdang: Light's Diary]
How could you do it?
How could you be with another man without one word of explanation?
Did you say I'm in a terrible state?
In my eyes, that is how you look.
Finally, the real Gyeom is back.
What better words to show my true heart?
Lake One-Winged Bird. That is what I want to call it.
Lee Gyeom is going too far with his intentions.
Give this to the lady.
He is alive.
His art is alive again.
That woman has written a poem in response.
What feelings would one have to respond?
I want to know how Min Chi Hyung is using his power to corrupt and do wrong.
I want you to look into it.
His Majesty is coming!
My goodness. We get to meet the king.
Children, have you seen Hyun Ryong and Woo?