[Saimdang: Light's Diary]
What does this red painting mean?
What is wrong?
What is causing you so much pain?
He said there were so many and it was getting crowded.
He said he was taking them home.
He never came home.
You're crazy.
- Stop! She is with child. - You thief!
Please do not hurt the children.
I will buy all of the paintings here.
[Saimdang: Light's Diary]
[Episode 21]
That man came by.
He asked me where they originally were.
That man?
You may be wondering why I brought the paintings back.
You may also get angry and tell me to mind my own business.
Making you angry...
is the thing that I fear most in the world.
I am only putting them back where they belong, so don't feel burdened.
If you cannot get rid of the burden in your heart...
just think of it as something that a good friend did for you.
I write to you hoping to send you the warmth and splendor of spring.
I hope a flower blooms in your painting.
So, I will leave you a blooming peony.
Thinking about grace.
Remembering past memories.
That heart is one and the same.
Getting the paintings back into place is a sign.
It is Heaven's will.
Seon, boys...
You all know that Mother is going through a difficult time because of Father.
It is so embarrassing.
What did Father do?
You don't need to know.
Father went far away on a trip to work for a long time.
So, Mother isn't very happy about it.
We need to be good in times like this, all right?
All right.
- Children. - Mother.
- Mother.
You're home?
Yes.
You worked hard today.
I cleaned the yard.
I will take that.
You all must be hungry. I'll prepare dinner for you.
Mother, I prepared some fish.
Oh?
I don't know how it will taste.
I made it how you always do.
I'm sure it will taste bad compared to Mother's.
Try it.
All right, let's eat.
Why aren't you eating Woo?
Are you going through a difficult time, Mother?
What are you talking about?
Because of Father.
Mother.
Try some of this.
Woo, talk to me.
Go on.
I heard that Father will be gone for a long time on a trip for work
and you are upset by this.
But you will feel better if we behave well.
Who said that?
My brothers and sister.
Eat this and stay strong.
All right.
You eat up and grow up strong too.
You can surprise your father once he returns.
Go on and eat.
Eat up, all right? Eat up.
"Seo Bu Jook Pi Wi Ryuk Bu Dong Ga Go Ji Doo Yeo."
Shooting an arrow is not considered a talent in the government.
Strength will not be used to determine ranks.
Soon, this will...
The theories learned yesterday should be shared with people today.
Theories learned are like assets, so one should not keep them to oneself.
One should share their knowledge with others right away.
What is your name?
It is Lee Hyun Ryong.
"Seo Bu Jook Pi Wi Ryuk Bu Dong Ga Go Ji Doo Yeo."
Two years have already passed.
In that time, I've been here slowly dying, coughing up blood!
The assets you had hidden away were not enough, my lord.
What more do you expect me to do?
Like yourself, I am on the edge of insanity!
However, I cannot allow myself to lose my mind, though I wish it.
Because we must seek vengeance on Lee Gyeom who did this to us!
I will reinstate you.
We will restore your honor and estate which were taken from you.
And our Ji Kyun...
will have his previous credentials restored as well.
We must open up the way for Ji Kyun to enter a governmental office!
What must I do?
A message has arrived from Hanyang.
What do you think, Grandma?
It is very innovative and new.
Yes, I think so too.
You are working so hard on your painting.
Your skills are developing every day.
When I look upon a great painting, I feel very inspired.
I feel the painting calling out to me.
Then you should reply quickly.
That is what I'm saying.
You are the only one who understands.
The spring flowers should be blooming soon.
Why don't you go look at some flowers?
Wouldn't there be many flowers in the south?
I will go there on a trip.
I will go south to meditate.
I can see the ocean and flowers.
I must get some inspiration for my art.
That sounds like a good idea.
Stop for a moment.
Stop.
Your Highness, we only need to go a little further.
Forget it. I like it here.
I feel inspired to paint.
I will need to rest here and paint.
Bring me painting supplies!
My health is not good. It is hard for me to run the government.
I am thinking or resigning my duties and abdicating to the Crown Prince.
Your Majesty! You cannot do that.
You are still healthy. How can you abdicate?
Please reconsider the matter.
Your Majesty, you cannot do so. Please do not abdicate!
Yes, please reconsider.
It is not that I do not know how you feel about me.
However, I am merely preparing the Crown Prince to become a good king.
Therefore, I will order that he become Crown Prince Regent.
Your Majesty, no.
Please rescind your command.
Protect the princess!
Your Highness!
Who... who are you people?
She calls this art?
[Joseon Era Fan: Fan given to royal family]
Your Highness, you walk in too dignified of a manner.
Then how about this?
A little bit more like this, in a more relaxed way.
Like so?
Five poon is too much.
Come on, I need to make one poon. Just buy it.
They sell it for three over there.
Don't be like that. I need to make at least one poon.
I won't buy it for five poon.
Wait, ma'am. Wait.
Don't go anywhere else. I'll give it to you for four.
Your Majesty, you must not create disorder in and out of the palace.
You must find strength.
Leaving the throne will mean not a day will be quiet in the palace.
Not a minute goes by when the wind does not blow.
The Crown Prince is shown and told things by some to cause disarray.
People are surrounding the naive Crown Prince.
I will take this then.
Bye now.
- She managed to get one poon off. - Yes.
That one poon can be a rice cake to feed the people when they're hungry.
It can also be a drink to comfort them after a day of hard work.
Is that what one poon can buy?
That's right.
To the people of this nation, that is how precious it is.
His Majesty is entering.
Is the Crown Prince not back yet?
No, Your Majesty.
When did he start spending time with Lee Gyeom?
I heard they have become close since Lee Gyeom returned from abroad.
What is Lee Gyeom thinking?
He is dragging around the future king on the market streets.
Your Majesty.
Foreigners were seen in Chungcheong-do.
We received word that our citizens were being attacked.
This time it was in the port of Dangjin.
They pillaged the villages and kidnapped the people.
Those people deserve to die.
What were the naval forces doing letting things get this bad?
These foreigners are very skilled fighters.
It has been difficult to defend against them.
There have been rumors floating around and the people are afraid.
We must act on it quickly, Your Majesty!
Send orders to the forces in Chungcheong.
Tell them to keep up security with the boats and be ready to defend.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty!
The whereabouts of Princess Jungsoon are unknown.
What do you mean, her whereabouts are unknown?
The princess left the city several days ago.
She wanted to see the sea and sights, so she left for Chungcheong.
What are you talking about?
Even if we send the whole army, we must find the princess.
Now!
Yes, Your Majesty.
Are you awake?
Where am I?
You were passed out in the mountains, so I brought you here.
It seems you were attacked by some robbers.
Robbers!
Those terrible rascals.
It is a relief that you were not injured.
It's a tea made from ginseng root.
You seem to be the lady of a noble household.
What were you doing on the mountain road?
I have many troubles.
I have been traveling to meditate and pray in the mountains.
I was on my way to pray. It's a relief that I came across you.
I see. I am very thankful.
I will have to tell my father, His Majesty, about you.
His Majesty?
Your Highness, please forgive my rudeness.
Oh... my painting supplies!
My painting supplies!
Did you bring these too?
What is this?
The view was so beautiful today. I thought I would paint it.
It is very beautiful.
You asked for me, Your Majesty?
The nation is crawling with foreigners.
The princess is missing.
You are the Crown Prince. What have you been doing?
Lee Gyeom, that rascal...
It is not Uncle Lee Gyeom's fault.
I was curious about the lives of the people so I asked him for a favor.
I have advice to offer you, as your father.
Please go on.
Stay far away from Lee Gyeom.
He will not be helpful to you.
Uncle Lee Gyeom...
is a good person.
He has great knowledge due to his life experience and he has love for people...
What an ignorant thing to say.
Oh, Lee Gyeom is here.
- Is everyone here? - Yes.
Yes, everyone is here.
What is it that you wanted to say?
When I first opened the doors of the Legendary Bird
I wanted to get past differences of male, female, young, and old.
I wanted to make a place where everyone in Joseon could come and interact.
Do you think that is working out well?
- Yes. - Of course.
Every time I come here, I am always laughing.
- Isn't that so? - Of course.
Then why don't we make an even greater world?
What do you mean by that?
I will offer up all of my assets.
I would like to spread this joy to even more people.
What is he saying?
Wait. Uncle.
What do you mean? Offer up your assets?
That is ridiculous.
How do you plan on living?
The Legendary Bird and all of my assets...
were given to me without my effort because I'm a relative of the king.
What I'm saying is that they are not really mine.
Then are you saying you will share all of that wealth?
Even if you have a lot of wealth
if you share it with the people of Joseon
it will become a small sum and disappear.
That is why I am talking to all of you.
You are all special and unique.
Utilize my money.
I think you will find a way to bring happiness to more people.
Think of a way.
Wait...
Uncle.
Is he planning to leave?
You gambled?
Do you want to fight with me?
- Think of the baby. - You need to die.
Die, die, die, die!
That's enough. That's enough for now.
You'll scare the baby.
Is the baby the issue right now?
All the money from the paintings is gone.
Oh, what a waste.
Don't think like that. We'll ask her to paint more.
Really?
She can always paint more.
She has lots of paper and brushes.
She could paint 10, 100, or 1,000 more.
Right? She could.
She could.
Get lost.
I'm so upset.
I liked everything.
I liked how comfortable it was.
Whenever I stood in front of you...
I always became smaller.
I even had to breathe in a more dignified manner.
I was always stifled, lonely, and isolated.
I don't need respect or any of that.
Passionately, as a man...
have you ever loved me?
Oh my, oh my!
I have never seen anyone like you
in my 30 years at the Department of Translation!
What are you doing? Get rid of him!
- Yes, sir. - Please, sir.
Let go.
What a pathetic man.
- Do you want to see me die? - No.
You've been working here so long. How could you make that error?
You sent it to the Ming Dynasty instead of Tsushima Island?
What are you good at?
- Nothing, really... - Any special skills?
- Nothing, really... - Then what is there?
Goodness sakes!
Gosh, I don't know about him.
We have to suffer because of him.
Oh, you startled me.
What brings you by?
You should have told me if you were going to come by.
Please have a seat.
The sky won't fall if you do.
Here. Sit down here.
I came to give you something.
Are these his undergarments?
I took care of that for him.
I wouldn't send him to work without dressing him properly.
Also...
don't feel too hurt.
Honestly, many men have two women.
You should actually thank me.
Taking care of a man is like looking after a baby.
Thanks to me, you can paint to your heart's content.
Isn't that true?
Seeing you today, I now know why people have two nostrils.
That's so people can breathe.
Read that when you have time.
- What is this? - It's a letter.
Oh, a letter.
I'll get going now.
I won't walk you out.
Just work hard on your paintings!
They should be in Dangjin now.
The guards from the palace should be searching the mountains in the area.
They must never find the princess.
I will be the one to save her life.
I will take the princess into the palace.
Search everywhere!
I apologize.
Such a terrible thing has happened in our region.
All of my men have stepped up.
Everyone is searching for the princess.
Is it true...
that there have been foreigners attacking people here?
Yes.
They are very skilled in martial arts.
They attack very quickly and run.
The army tries to defend against them, but have been unsuccessful.
Why is this so difficult?
This doesn't feel right.
You should try using water, Your Highness.
Use water, you say?
May I show you?
Try it.
What are you doing?
It is called gradation.
If you use water to spread the color
it looks more natural and interesting.
You can show the depth of the color.
What an interesting method.
I see that you're more than just a little bit skilled in painting.
You seem to know quite a lot.
You are too kind.
Would you like to try?
This technique is amazing.
Ah, how long does it take to get to Hanyang from here?
My father must be worried.
I will take you to Hanyang myself.
Do not worry, Your Highness.
All right. Thank you.
I haven't been to Hanyang in two years.
Princess, you've arrived.
Your Majesty!
Father!
Your Majesty!
Do you know how worried I was?
What happened? Are you all right?
How could you cause me to worry so much?
What happened out there?
I ran into some robbers in the mountain and I nearly died.
If it were not for her
I would not be alive right now to see you.
That's Whieumdang.
Your Majesty.
I was on my way to pray.
I happened to see the princess passed out in the mountains.
She is a precious person, so I did my best to bring her in safely.
Min Chi Hyung, who was exiled...
are you not his wife?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Thank you.
I am truly thankful.
She moved me to a safe place when I was passed out and took care of me.
She traveled with me from a far place, as well.
Your Majesty, I believe we should confirm the details with a witness.
Be quiet.
You have given me a great gift.
I would like to reward you.
Do you have a wish?
Your Majesty, she is the wife of a major criminal, Min Chi Hyung.
She is part of his household, so she is also a criminal.
Are you saying that saving my life is only worth that much?
What is it that you want?
Shall I say your wish on your behalf?
The Crown Prince is shown and told things by some to cause disarray.
People are surrounding the naive Crown Prince.
Stay far away from Lee Gyeom.
Release Min Chi Hyung.
Pardon him for his crimes.
Your Majesty!
Min Chi Hyung has received enough mercy by being allowed to live.
- Your Majesty! - This is a royal command.
Do not make any more fuss about it.
The crazy dog has been released again.
I don't understand that loser.
Here he comes.
- Beggar. - Beggar.
Hey, beggar.
Instead of studying, you should learn a trade.
It will be better for your future.
I heard you were last this time!
Last place, last place.
Mother.
Ji Kyun.
You don't need to worry anymore.
Your mother is back.
Your father will be back soon.
Everything will go back to normal.
Let's go.
Is this place my house?
Eat up.
This is dried seaweed that helps you gain strength.
Eat it.
The stew is seasoned just right.
Whieumdang saved the princess.
And Min Chi Hyung has returned.
Isn't it all strange?
What are you saying is strange?
She says she was on her way to pray.
She is not the type of woman to pray while Min Chin Hyung has been exiled.
There is definitely more to this incident.
Then should I look into that woman?
There should be a palanquin worker who survived.
Find that person.
Then we will know why the princess was attacked.
Yes, I will.
My lady! My lady, my lady!
Her Highness, the princess is here.
- The princess? - What is she doing here?
I don't know.
Have you been doing well?
Yes, Your Highness.
- She said "Your Highness." - Your Highness?
Whieumdang.
How did you end up here?
That is a great weapon, Uncle.
A target far away was shattered.
If we could acquire these for our army
it would be helpful to our forces.
Yes, it would.
Several countries in the west are already using these in their armies.
Uncle, may I try it this time?
Of course.
- Here. - All right.
Put your left hand here.
What are you doing?
If you are that slow to shoot once
five or six people will die by the time your enemy attacks.
Also, Crown Prince.
What is this commotion in the palace instead of governing?
Put that away now.
Do you like being cooped up here alone?
Well, there's nothing so different here.
Your skill is similar to mine.
I only came because of your fame.
If you are upset about last time, I'd like to apologize again.
Not at all.
Thanks to you, I met a better private teacher.
That is great.
Do you two know one another?
Yes, Your Highness.
We have known one another for a very long time.
Oh, this one.
Also... this one.
And this one too.
Why aren't you taking them?
May I take your paintings?
I'll use them for my painting classes. It's all right, isn't it?
What is this painting?
A peony and a butterfly.
Something happened with Lee Gyeom.
From my point of view...
it is very fresh and powerful.
I don't like it very much. It's so red.
Oh, why is it so hard?
That's enough for today.
[Saimdang's Insects and Plants]
Saimdang.
Without realizing it, I lost another competition to you.
There's a lot of money in there.
Oh, over here.
Look there.
Isn't that Min Chi Hyung, the Officer of Government Management?
Officer of Government Management?
He committed a major crime, so he's no longer in that position.
I heard he was exiled to Gapsan.
It seems he kept his life and returned.
Wow. Look who it is.
Isn't it the very Lord Min Chi Hyung?
When I went to see you long ago
you were so powerful that you wouldn't even meet an unimportant man like me.
What brings you here?
Prime Minister!
Prime Minister.
Congratulations on your birthday. Have you been well?
Are you all blind?
Why would you allow this criminal into the home of a government official?
Kick him out now and throw salt, as well.
Right now!
Yes, Prime Minister.
Wait a moment! Prime Minister!
Prime Minister!
My lord! Prime Minister!
- Prime Minister! - Get out!
Eat salt and stay out.
Don't come back again!
My lord.
[Saimdang: Watermelon and Rat]
- Wow. - Wow.
My lady, how can you make a gross rat look so cute?
It seemed like the rat wanted to eat watermelon.
Isn't it pitiable if the rat can't eat it when he wants to so much?
The rat is pitiable?
Isn't a rat a bad animal?
The rat is a harmful animal.
But it must exist in this world for a reason.
That is why I say that it is pitiable.
It must live in dark hidden places while being hated upon.
So, at least in the painting...
I wanted to let the rat eat a sweet piece of watermelon.
When I went up on the high cliff and looked down
I saw all of the big trees, small plants, flowers, and butterflies.
It all looked like one.
Like that, even all the small organisms must live together to make a forest.
Hearing that makes me see small organisms in a different way.
Right?
Then let's try painting plants and insects today.
You should all go outside.
Take a look at the flowers, grass, and insects too.
Then something will say to you, "Draw me, please."
You will hear it call out to you.
Let's go. Come on.
Yes.
Mae Chang, why aren't you going outside?
Mae Chang, shall we go look at flowers together?
This is very nice, isn't it?
I like walking hand-in-hand with you.
There is a nice smell too.
Smell?
The smell of paint and paper.
The smell of brushes and ink.
Anyway, I really like the smell of your paintings.
Smell of paintings, you say.
If my hands become like yours, will I be able to paint as well as you?
How can I become like you, Mother?
I don't know.
In my opinion, skilled hands are important.
But I believe your two eyes are even more important.
What?
If your eyes are dim, how will you see the world clearly?
Then how can I see the world most clearly?
I think you already have eyes that do.
What?
Did you not already know your mother's feelings beforehand?
Isn't that why you made that fish?
Aren't you even angry... at Father?
If I were you, I would not let him get away with it.
I would really give it to him and hurt him just the same.
Mae Chang.
I am a person, too. Why wouldn't I be angry?
However, your father is a weak person too.
He is fragile like a child and can get lonely.
I'm ashamed to say it, but I had some fault in it too.
I couldn't make your father feel better and made him lonely.
This is between adults.
Nothing has changed about the fact that he loves you and misses you all.
So you all must respect him and wait for him, all right?
I do not know.
I just hate everything about him.
I know.
Don't force yourself. Take your time.
Wait until you can understand your father.
These are...
These warships are currently being built.
This is beyond standard strategy for our navy.
I have only heard about these steamboats.
Isn't this what King Taejong had wanted?
That's correct.
I see.
They are made out of metal, so they will be a great sight.
They will be a great weapon against the foreigners attacking our ports.
I believe so.
The Dohwaseo is helping with the development of the ship.
I need you to help out, Uncle.
Yes, Your Highness.
Black Peony.
Hello.
My general would like to meet you.
What is going on?
Who are these people?
My general is very upset.
You suddenly cut off contact, so he was taken aback.
Something had come up.
You took the daughter of the King of Joseon.
You entered Hanyang with her.
We have eyes and ears all over Joseon.
What is it that you want?
The Dohwaseo is manufacturing a warship for Joseon.
The Joseon government has secured naval forces.
The design plans for it are being held at the Dohwaseo.
We were given a tip.
Dohwaseo.
You said Dohwaseo?
If you deliver the warship plans to us...
- you will have enough for life... - Sounds good.
My lord.
Just wait.
I will bring you good news soon.
Let's go.
My lord, think it over once more.
What's there to think about?
It is treason.
If things go wrong, we could all...
How long must we live in this tiny place?
Do you think I have any other choice?
Do not step out of line again.
I will not let it go.
Get the plans for the warship from the Dohwaseo.
Hello.
Sir, you're here.
- So? - Yes.
I looked into it with my people in Dangjin.
No one working for the princess that day survived.
So we couldn't question anyone.
Also...
I had been following Min Chi Hyung like you said.
Last night, at Min Chi Hyung's house...
two suspicious men went in and came out much later.
We will meet again.
Wait.
Oh my! What is this?
Isn't that man a foreigner?
Mother, what should we have for dinner tonight?
What would you like to have?
Hello, there.
What about fried zucchini?
Yes, that sounds good.
This looks good.
- Yes. - Choose some.
Look who it is.
Isn't it Lady Shin?
It's been a long time.
I think she was around that age.
The girl with the ribbon at Woonpyeongsa.
Move out of the way now.
It's been a long time, so I'm just saying hello.
Why are you being so cold?
This is not Woonpyeongsa, after all.
Get out of my way.
Do you want to go into exile again?
Or...
do you want to be put to death by poisoning?
It's been a long time, Lee Gyeom.
You are still following this lady around.
Do you really want to die?
My lord.
I will put Lee Gyeom in charge of the king's portrait.
There is a wind blowing through here.
I am here to apply to paint His Majesty's portrait.
Allowing a woman to do government work is against the law.
How can you let a mere woman do it?
She is not a mere woman!
Shin Saimdang, step forward and accept a royal command.
Your Majesty, I will repay you 100 times for your grace in releasing me.
It will be a rough path to walk.
I will paint the king's portrait, no matter what.
[Tomorrow night at 10 p.m...]
- Do you not want to do this? - Yes, yes, yes!
- Huh? - What?
[Lee Gyeom keeps hitting Lee Hoo...]
Cut!
This really hurts!
[The two actors continue to rehearse.]
Hey!
Are you only making sounds?
[Not satisfied]
[Chuck]
[Saimdang: Light's Diary]