1 00:00:45,754 --> 00:00:49,966 BON APPÉTIT, YOUR MAJESTY 2 00:00:54,095 --> 00:00:55,180 It is because… 3 00:00:56,556 --> 00:00:57,766 Is he… 4 00:00:57,849 --> 00:01:01,019 I have begun to see you as a woman. 5 00:01:04,773 --> 00:01:06,983 It is because I am pleased with the food you prepare for me. 6 00:01:07,817 --> 00:01:08,651 What? 7 00:01:08,735 --> 00:01:12,489 Why did you turn away from me to say that? 8 00:01:13,448 --> 00:01:15,450 Because I… 9 00:01:15,533 --> 00:01:16,367 Why… 10 00:01:16,451 --> 00:01:17,911 - Well… - What? 11 00:01:17,994 --> 00:01:19,287 Why are you walking away from me? 12 00:01:19,370 --> 00:01:20,580 - Because I… - Why… 13 00:01:47,732 --> 00:01:48,942 That was your fault. 14 00:01:49,025 --> 00:01:51,027 If you had stopped coming toward me, 15 00:01:51,110 --> 00:01:53,279 I would not have fallen down. 16 00:01:53,363 --> 00:01:57,283 Why are you so angry about it? It's no big deal. 17 00:01:58,368 --> 00:02:00,036 I'm fine. 18 00:02:01,830 --> 00:02:02,831 I scraped my palm. 19 00:02:03,414 --> 00:02:04,249 Let me see. 20 00:02:07,710 --> 00:02:09,295 This is not just a scrape. 21 00:02:18,555 --> 00:02:20,223 I must summon the royal physician. 22 00:02:20,306 --> 00:02:22,600 Your Majesty. 23 00:02:22,684 --> 00:02:25,353 You get cuts and scrapes like this all the time in the royal kitchen. 24 00:02:25,436 --> 00:02:26,896 I'm really okay. 25 00:02:29,232 --> 00:02:31,693 Is that so? I did not know. 26 00:02:33,945 --> 00:02:37,282 I shall inform those in the royal kitchen to dull all the knives. 27 00:02:37,824 --> 00:02:39,159 No, it's fine. 28 00:02:39,742 --> 00:02:41,244 I got my handbag back, 29 00:02:41,995 --> 00:02:43,621 so I'm going to go back now. 30 00:02:44,831 --> 00:02:48,168 What do you mean you will go back now that you have found your handybag? 31 00:02:50,461 --> 00:02:51,838 Inside this handbag… 32 00:02:53,506 --> 00:02:54,632 What is inside the handybag? 33 00:02:55,717 --> 00:02:57,302 Mangunrok's inside. 34 00:03:06,603 --> 00:03:07,437 Where did it go? 35 00:03:08,229 --> 00:03:09,188 Wait. 36 00:03:12,692 --> 00:03:14,611 What? My phone's gone too. 37 00:03:14,694 --> 00:03:15,862 My Mangunrok. 38 00:03:16,362 --> 00:03:18,197 My Mangunrok! 39 00:03:18,281 --> 00:03:19,532 Calm down, Cook Yeon. 40 00:03:20,116 --> 00:03:22,201 There was no book inside the handybag. 41 00:03:23,703 --> 00:03:24,996 Where did you find this? 42 00:03:25,580 --> 00:03:26,998 Song-jae gave it to me. 43 00:03:27,081 --> 00:03:28,041 Song-jae? 44 00:03:28,791 --> 00:03:30,460 The Chief Royal Secretary? 45 00:03:32,712 --> 00:03:36,341 There was no book inside the handybag when I received it. 46 00:03:36,424 --> 00:03:37,634 Are you sure about that? 47 00:03:37,717 --> 00:03:40,720 Your Majesty, I would not dare to lie to you. 48 00:03:40,803 --> 00:03:42,722 That can't be. 49 00:03:42,805 --> 00:03:45,016 I swear it was in here. 50 00:03:45,850 --> 00:03:49,062 If you're keeping it, please just give it to me already. 51 00:03:49,145 --> 00:03:50,230 I said I do not know of it. 52 00:03:50,313 --> 00:03:52,315 I would return it immediately if I knew. 53 00:03:52,398 --> 00:03:54,192 Oh no. 54 00:03:55,068 --> 00:03:56,236 Cook Yeon. 55 00:03:56,319 --> 00:03:59,489 I think the book fell out and landed 56 00:03:59,572 --> 00:04:02,742 somewhere in Salgoji Forest when the handybag flew over the cliff. 57 00:04:02,825 --> 00:04:03,660 Look. 58 00:04:03,743 --> 00:04:06,454 My lipstick, pouch, passport, and wallet are all here, 59 00:04:06,537 --> 00:04:07,580 so why would only the book disappear? 60 00:04:07,664 --> 00:04:10,291 If not that, then why else would that be the only thing missing? 61 00:04:11,542 --> 00:04:12,710 Think about it. 62 00:04:12,794 --> 00:04:15,421 What would the Chief Royal Secretary gain from keeping it? 63 00:04:18,424 --> 00:04:19,842 You never know. 64 00:04:19,926 --> 00:04:21,386 I told you clearly I did not take it. 65 00:04:23,805 --> 00:04:25,181 Then how about this? 66 00:04:26,391 --> 00:04:27,892 Once the envoys leave, 67 00:04:27,976 --> 00:04:31,312 I will send my troops to search the forest for the book. 68 00:04:31,896 --> 00:04:33,189 If they still cannot find it, 69 00:04:33,273 --> 00:04:35,942 I will issue an order all over the country and offer a reward for the book. 70 00:04:37,026 --> 00:04:38,027 What do you think? 71 00:04:39,112 --> 00:04:40,822 Do you promise? 72 00:04:43,074 --> 00:04:44,284 Your Majesty. 73 00:04:44,367 --> 00:04:47,495 I'm serious. I need to go back home. 74 00:04:47,578 --> 00:04:49,539 I have to go back to the future. 75 00:04:51,666 --> 00:04:52,500 Very well. 76 00:04:53,209 --> 00:04:55,003 I understand how desperately you seek this book, 77 00:04:55,086 --> 00:04:56,671 so I will find it for you by any means. 78 00:04:57,714 --> 00:04:58,923 Okay. 79 00:05:00,174 --> 00:05:02,719 I guess I'll have to wait a bit more then. 80 00:05:16,941 --> 00:05:20,028 ROYAL KITCHEN 81 00:05:20,111 --> 00:05:22,822 Ever heard of seoktanhyang, the scent of seoktanju? 82 00:05:23,489 --> 00:05:27,118 It is said that after tasting this liquor, His Majesty said, 83 00:05:27,702 --> 00:05:30,371 "It is so sweet and fragrant 84 00:05:30,455 --> 00:05:34,417 that I wish to keep it in my mouth and never swallow." 85 00:05:34,500 --> 00:05:36,210 MAENG MAN-SU EIGHTH-RANK SENIOR COOK 86 00:05:36,294 --> 00:05:37,128 SIM MAK-JIN ASSISTANT COOK 87 00:05:37,211 --> 00:05:38,296 Enough talking. 88 00:05:38,880 --> 00:05:40,965 Let us raise our bowls for the royal kitchen. 89 00:05:41,049 --> 00:05:43,551 - To the royal kitchen! - To the royal kitchen! 90 00:05:54,562 --> 00:05:56,189 You are here. 91 00:05:56,272 --> 00:05:57,273 You are here, miss. 92 00:05:57,356 --> 00:06:00,068 Look who is here. 93 00:06:00,151 --> 00:06:02,278 It is our chief royal cook. 94 00:06:02,361 --> 00:06:04,614 Yes. I'm a bit late, aren't I? 95 00:06:07,533 --> 00:06:08,659 What's this smell? 96 00:06:11,037 --> 00:06:12,455 Were you drinking? 97 00:06:13,164 --> 00:06:15,458 - I do not smell anything. - Well… Wait. 98 00:06:16,834 --> 00:06:18,920 This is liquor. 99 00:06:19,003 --> 00:06:22,882 Cook Eom happened to brew some good liquor, 100 00:06:23,508 --> 00:06:25,510 - so we were tasting it. - That is right. 101 00:06:25,593 --> 00:06:27,678 {\an8}This is called seoktanju. 102 00:06:27,762 --> 00:06:29,931 {\an8}I let it ferment for seven days, 103 00:06:30,014 --> 00:06:33,351 {\an8}and I opened the pot today to just have a taste. 104 00:06:37,021 --> 00:06:38,439 Since we got caught anyway, 105 00:06:39,524 --> 00:06:44,070 would you like to have a taste yourself? 106 00:06:44,153 --> 00:06:47,323 Right, miss. Just have a taste. 107 00:06:47,406 --> 00:06:49,784 Are you not able to hold your liquor? 108 00:06:49,867 --> 00:06:52,662 I mean, I can drink, but… 109 00:06:58,876 --> 00:07:03,339 What on earth 110 00:07:03,422 --> 00:07:07,718 Am I trying so hard to find? 111 00:07:07,802 --> 00:07:12,473 Where on earth 112 00:07:12,557 --> 00:07:15,476 Am I flowing without rest? 113 00:07:15,560 --> 00:07:17,061 No, wait! 114 00:07:17,645 --> 00:07:21,190 There's no rhythm. 115 00:07:21,274 --> 00:07:23,651 While I sing… 116 00:07:26,821 --> 00:07:29,073 You should tap the beat for me! 117 00:07:30,825 --> 00:07:33,411 I once saw the end of my life 118 00:07:33,494 --> 00:07:35,872 My heart grew tight 119 00:07:35,955 --> 00:07:37,874 What stopped me from living 120 00:07:37,957 --> 00:07:40,042 Was the fear I had about my tomorrow 121 00:07:41,252 --> 00:07:42,753 Gosh, she reeks of liquor. 122 00:07:43,463 --> 00:07:45,256 In those long and repeated days 123 00:07:45,339 --> 00:07:48,050 I saw my abandoned self 124 00:07:49,135 --> 00:07:50,761 - Oh, the smell. - I wasn't there 125 00:07:50,845 --> 00:07:54,098 And neither was my Mangunrok 126 00:07:54,682 --> 00:07:56,893 You must come back home 127 00:07:56,976 --> 00:07:58,269 Everybody! 128 00:08:03,316 --> 00:08:06,527 Come, come, come, come back home 129 00:08:07,945 --> 00:08:10,615 Where is the missing Mangunrok? 130 00:08:12,867 --> 00:08:16,204 I will go back 131 00:08:16,287 --> 00:08:20,208 COURSE N° 6 BLACK SESAME MACARON 132 00:08:33,846 --> 00:08:37,308 {\an8}- Miss, you are awake. - Oh, my head… 133 00:08:40,436 --> 00:08:43,105 {\an8}Gil-geum. Why am I here? 134 00:08:44,106 --> 00:08:44,941 {\an8}The seoksura! 135 00:08:45,024 --> 00:08:45,983 {\an8}Do not worry. 136 00:08:46,067 --> 00:08:49,862 {\an8}His Majesty commanded Cook Eom to prepare tonight's evening meal. 137 00:08:49,946 --> 00:08:51,072 {\an8}Oh, okay. 138 00:08:51,822 --> 00:08:56,077 {\an8}Did something bad happen to you? 139 00:08:56,160 --> 00:08:57,954 "Mangunrok." 140 00:08:58,496 --> 00:08:59,997 "Mangunrok." 141 00:09:00,081 --> 00:09:01,958 "Oh no, my Mangunrok!" 142 00:09:02,041 --> 00:09:04,210 You kept saying that and cried your eyes out. 143 00:09:04,293 --> 00:09:06,879 - Do you even remember? - Well… 144 00:09:10,591 --> 00:09:13,511 Gil-geum, so I got my handbag back-- 145 00:09:13,594 --> 00:09:14,679 But Mangunrok was missing? 146 00:09:14,762 --> 00:09:15,972 How do you know that? 147 00:09:16,055 --> 00:09:18,474 You got drunk and kept saying that 148 00:09:18,558 --> 00:09:20,893 until it made our ears bleed. 149 00:09:20,977 --> 00:09:22,520 Oh, I see. 150 00:09:26,816 --> 00:09:29,944 I thought I'd be able to go home. 151 00:09:31,320 --> 00:09:32,697 What should I do now? 152 00:09:32,780 --> 00:09:35,116 Why are you worried? 153 00:09:35,199 --> 00:09:38,369 You said His Majesty promised to find it for you. 154 00:09:38,452 --> 00:09:39,287 My gosh! 155 00:09:39,954 --> 00:09:41,163 I even told you about that? 156 00:09:42,373 --> 00:09:44,417 This makes it the 35th time. 157 00:09:44,500 --> 00:09:48,087 Anyway, if His Majesty is helping you out, 158 00:09:48,170 --> 00:09:50,464 I am sure you will find it somehow. 159 00:09:51,591 --> 00:09:55,011 Oh, I don't know. I'm going to sleep. 160 00:09:55,094 --> 00:09:58,139 So give it some time and be patient. 161 00:09:58,222 --> 00:10:01,475 Where on earth is it? 162 00:10:12,069 --> 00:10:14,322 She will go back to where she came from? 163 00:10:14,405 --> 00:10:15,281 Your Majesty. 164 00:10:15,364 --> 00:10:17,908 I'm serious. I need to go back home. 165 00:10:17,992 --> 00:10:20,244 I have to go back to the future. 166 00:10:23,372 --> 00:10:24,248 Just where 167 00:10:25,958 --> 00:10:28,210 does she keep saying she will go? 168 00:10:30,921 --> 00:10:32,214 What future? 169 00:10:35,760 --> 00:10:37,845 CHANG-SEON CHIEF EUNUCH OF ROYAL FOOD 170 00:10:43,142 --> 00:10:44,644 So you are telling me 171 00:10:44,727 --> 00:10:48,606 the Ming envoy refuses to eat Joseon food? 172 00:10:48,689 --> 00:10:49,940 Yes, Your Majesty. 173 00:10:50,024 --> 00:10:51,817 That is the message I received from Minister Yoo, 174 00:10:51,901 --> 00:10:54,695 who is in Yangju as the reception official. 175 00:10:54,779 --> 00:10:56,489 Seeing that they are finding fault with the food 176 00:10:56,572 --> 00:10:58,741 that has been prepared with care, saying it is not to their liking, 177 00:10:58,824 --> 00:11:01,577 is it not obvious that they are trying to make extra demands 178 00:11:01,661 --> 00:11:05,122 under the pretext of our neglecting to welcome the envoy in an appropriate way? 179 00:11:05,206 --> 00:11:08,042 What did we send to the Ming with the previous envoy? 180 00:11:08,125 --> 00:11:13,714 Fine silk, ramie fabric, white paper, woven sedge mats, sable fur, otter fur, 181 00:11:13,798 --> 00:11:18,177 horses from Jeju, and peregrine falcons, Your Majesty. 182 00:11:18,260 --> 00:11:20,179 We did not send any ginseng, I see. 183 00:11:21,722 --> 00:11:23,599 Is that what this is about? 184 00:11:23,682 --> 00:11:26,394 Your Majesty, we seek your advice. 185 00:11:26,477 --> 00:11:30,731 How about we serve Ming food that the envoys are accustomed to? 186 00:11:30,815 --> 00:11:33,234 There are some Han people who are skilled in cooking 187 00:11:33,317 --> 00:11:35,069 in the Chinese clan village. 188 00:11:36,654 --> 00:11:37,822 No. 189 00:11:41,325 --> 00:11:42,451 Let them starve. 190 00:11:43,536 --> 00:11:44,537 Pardon? 191 00:11:45,663 --> 00:11:47,790 Let them starve? 192 00:11:49,625 --> 00:11:51,585 With all due respect, Your Majesty, 193 00:11:51,669 --> 00:11:54,088 I fear that would provide them with just the excuse they are looking for. 194 00:11:54,171 --> 00:11:55,339 He is right. 195 00:11:55,423 --> 00:11:57,591 If we do starve them, they might once again force us 196 00:11:57,675 --> 00:11:59,718 to purchase worthless objects from them. 197 00:11:59,802 --> 00:12:02,388 How can you conduct diplomacy with such timidity? 198 00:12:02,471 --> 00:12:04,890 His Majesty is right. 199 00:12:05,391 --> 00:12:06,308 Fellow ministers. 200 00:12:06,392 --> 00:12:08,727 Rather than wasting time worrying, 201 00:12:08,811 --> 00:12:11,605 - we ought to come up with a plan. - He is right. 202 00:12:11,689 --> 00:12:14,567 As His Majesty said, we could lose what is in our best interest 203 00:12:14,650 --> 00:12:16,193 if we only focus on appeasing the envoys. 204 00:12:16,277 --> 00:12:17,445 Silence! 205 00:12:21,031 --> 00:12:23,617 I was told he brought as many as three cooks, 206 00:12:23,701 --> 00:12:25,494 so I doubt he will actually starve. 207 00:12:26,078 --> 00:12:27,997 Regardless of their plan, 208 00:12:28,080 --> 00:12:30,458 we must not act according to their intentions. 209 00:12:31,167 --> 00:12:32,001 Do you understand? 210 00:12:32,793 --> 00:12:35,546 - Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty. 211 00:12:35,629 --> 00:12:37,506 Let us conclude the morning assembly. 212 00:12:38,174 --> 00:12:39,884 Be sure to strictly follow protocol. 213 00:12:39,967 --> 00:12:42,428 - Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty. 214 00:12:55,941 --> 00:12:58,736 What on earth is His Majesty thinking? 215 00:12:58,819 --> 00:13:02,823 It would be inappropriate not to serve any food at all, would it not? 216 00:13:02,907 --> 00:13:05,034 - Exactly. - "Let them starve." 217 00:13:06,452 --> 00:13:09,288 I would never have imagined hearing such an answer. 218 00:13:09,914 --> 00:13:12,875 But surely you do not believe His Majesty intends for us to starve them? 219 00:13:13,459 --> 00:13:15,211 We are told to follow protocol, 220 00:13:15,294 --> 00:13:17,254 {\an8}so let us prepare the hamayeon with care. 221 00:13:17,338 --> 00:13:18,464 {\an8}HAMAYEON: BANQUET HELD BY THE KING UPON THE ENVOY'S ARRIVAL 222 00:13:18,547 --> 00:13:20,090 {\an8}Very well! 223 00:13:22,092 --> 00:13:23,260 Shall we go, Father? 224 00:13:23,928 --> 00:13:26,472 My goodness. What do you expect us to do? 225 00:13:27,139 --> 00:13:30,392 The Ming envoys and their entourage have finally reached the palace. 226 00:13:30,476 --> 00:13:32,019 Quickly prepare some refreshments. 227 00:13:32,102 --> 00:13:34,980 They barely ate because Joseon food is not to their taste. 228 00:13:35,064 --> 00:13:37,691 I need you to do your best, Cook Yeon. 229 00:13:37,775 --> 00:13:39,902 Our food was not to their taste? 230 00:13:39,985 --> 00:13:43,072 Did they really starve throughout the entire journey? 231 00:13:43,155 --> 00:13:44,198 That is what I heard. 232 00:13:44,281 --> 00:13:45,741 I heard that the chief envoy 233 00:13:45,824 --> 00:13:48,536 is a eunuch renowned in the Ming for his refined palate. 234 00:13:48,619 --> 00:13:51,205 So we should take particular care in preparing and serving his food. 235 00:13:51,288 --> 00:13:53,374 - He's a eunuch? - Yes. 236 00:13:53,457 --> 00:13:56,043 The chief envoy visiting us is of great influence, 237 00:13:56,126 --> 00:13:57,920 who has practically raised the current emperor 238 00:13:58,003 --> 00:13:59,380 since he was a crown prince. 239 00:13:59,463 --> 00:14:01,882 Surely he would have tasted delicacies from around the world. 240 00:14:02,424 --> 00:14:03,300 In that case, 241 00:14:03,842 --> 00:14:07,221 I'd better serve something he has never tasted before. 242 00:14:07,304 --> 00:14:09,515 - Is there such a thing? - Yes. 243 00:14:10,349 --> 00:14:12,560 I'm not sure if he'll like it, 244 00:14:12,643 --> 00:14:14,270 but something just came to mind. 245 00:14:15,104 --> 00:14:16,313 That is truly a relief. 246 00:14:16,397 --> 00:14:18,732 Even so, I am still concerned. 247 00:14:18,816 --> 00:14:22,736 I hear that this chief envoy is ill-tempered. 248 00:14:22,820 --> 00:14:24,405 I heard that as well. 249 00:14:24,488 --> 00:14:26,073 For entertainment's sake, 250 00:14:26,156 --> 00:14:27,908 he has incredibly skilled cooks of the Ming 251 00:14:27,992 --> 00:14:33,455 partake in a cooking competition against Joseon cooks. 252 00:14:33,998 --> 00:14:35,958 I see you heard that rumor as well. 253 00:14:36,041 --> 00:14:37,710 Uiju, Pyeongyang, Yangju. 254 00:14:37,793 --> 00:14:40,379 They competed against Joseon cooks in every region they passed through 255 00:14:40,462 --> 00:14:42,798 and humiliated them. 256 00:14:59,064 --> 00:15:00,691 {\an8}TAEPYEONGGWAN 257 00:15:03,652 --> 00:15:06,238 The long journey must have been tedious. 258 00:15:06,322 --> 00:15:10,242 I heard that the food of Joseon was not to your liking, 259 00:15:10,326 --> 00:15:11,702 which gave you quite a hard time. 260 00:15:21,795 --> 00:15:24,965 He has brought cooks from the Ming, and fortunately, has not gone hungry. 261 00:15:26,717 --> 00:15:28,844 They must be some impressive cooks. 262 00:15:34,600 --> 00:15:36,936 They not only serve as cooks but also as bodyguards. 263 00:15:37,019 --> 00:15:38,270 First… 264 00:15:38,354 --> 00:15:41,857 Firstly, of the three Ming cooks, 265 00:15:41,941 --> 00:15:43,817 this person is the equivalent of a chief royal cook. 266 00:15:43,901 --> 00:15:47,488 He is the last descendant of the Sichuan Tang clan, famed for martial arts, 267 00:15:47,571 --> 00:15:49,782 which was annihilated a century ago for treason. 268 00:15:50,532 --> 00:15:53,369 He is a legendary cook who challenged and beat 269 00:15:53,452 --> 00:15:56,330 all the famous inns in China and took their signboards. 270 00:16:03,796 --> 00:16:05,381 He is the master of Sichuan fare, 271 00:16:05,464 --> 00:16:07,174 Tang Bailong. 272 00:16:09,468 --> 00:16:11,387 Isn't that what you'd expect to read in a novel? 273 00:16:14,264 --> 00:16:16,308 It's like a story straight out of a martial arts novel. 274 00:16:16,892 --> 00:16:18,352 Anyway, continue. 275 00:16:18,435 --> 00:16:19,353 The next person 276 00:16:19,436 --> 00:16:22,231 is Tang Bailong's niece and pupil. 277 00:16:22,898 --> 00:16:25,526 I heard she combines Sichuan food with foods from other regions 278 00:16:25,609 --> 00:16:27,987 to create a new tradition. 279 00:16:28,654 --> 00:16:30,030 Simply put… 280 00:16:33,701 --> 00:16:36,161 She is the fairy of Sichuan fare, Ya Feixiu. 281 00:16:37,413 --> 00:16:40,499 That would practically make her a food researcher. 282 00:16:43,502 --> 00:16:47,423 Next up is the most mysterious cook, who is said to be Confucius' descendant. 283 00:16:47,506 --> 00:16:49,425 Of the four great branches of Chinese fare, 284 00:16:49,508 --> 00:16:51,844 he is the master of Shandong fare. 285 00:16:52,511 --> 00:16:54,763 They say his cooking skills are as precise as his knife 286 00:16:54,847 --> 00:16:56,807 and just as delectable. 287 00:16:57,516 --> 00:17:00,936 {\an8}KUNG FU FARE: CUISINE OF CONFUCIUS FAMILY SERVED TO THE EMPEROR 288 00:17:01,437 --> 00:17:04,648 He is the Shandong kung fu fare expert, Kong Wenli. 289 00:17:04,732 --> 00:17:07,359 That's enough material for a whole cooking movie. 290 00:17:09,111 --> 00:17:11,405 Well, I have to admit, I'm intrigued. 291 00:17:11,488 --> 00:17:15,242 They must all be really impressive cooks. 292 00:17:15,325 --> 00:17:17,661 Cooks like me who have only studied briefly abroad 293 00:17:17,745 --> 00:17:20,789 are nothing compared to cooks who live and breathe the fare. 294 00:17:22,708 --> 00:17:24,626 Will you be able to manage? 295 00:17:25,544 --> 00:17:28,422 I'm suddenly reminded of an old saying. 296 00:17:29,006 --> 00:17:31,967 "There's nothing much to eat at feasts that are the talk of the town." 297 00:17:33,052 --> 00:17:34,511 There's no time. Let's go. 298 00:17:34,595 --> 00:17:35,888 - Come on, hurry. - Okay. 299 00:17:45,856 --> 00:17:47,149 He says his cooks 300 00:17:47,232 --> 00:17:50,110 will show you, a gourmet, truly delectable delicacies. 301 00:17:50,944 --> 00:17:53,614 Thank you. I look forward to it. 302 00:17:53,697 --> 00:17:57,618 Tell him that I also have a special chief royal cook. 303 00:17:59,578 --> 00:18:01,705 And that the taste of true Joseon food 304 00:18:02,456 --> 00:18:04,416 will be available for them to enjoy. 305 00:18:14,343 --> 00:18:17,012 He has already heard about the gwinyeo cook. 306 00:18:19,306 --> 00:18:20,516 He is curious. 307 00:18:22,101 --> 00:18:23,936 You will soon get a taste. 308 00:18:28,565 --> 00:18:29,691 Shall we go inside? 309 00:18:43,831 --> 00:18:46,834 This is the secret weapon for the refreshment we'll be making. 310 00:18:46,917 --> 00:18:48,252 It's butter. 311 00:18:51,088 --> 00:18:51,964 Batter? 312 00:18:52,548 --> 00:18:53,757 Botto? 313 00:18:53,841 --> 00:18:55,175 Balta? 314 00:18:55,259 --> 00:18:56,301 Butta? 315 00:18:58,428 --> 00:19:02,474 Will this be enough to captivate the envoys? 316 00:19:02,558 --> 00:19:06,103 Nothing beats something sweet when you want to lighten the mood. 317 00:19:06,186 --> 00:19:07,980 I'm sure the envoys are tired 318 00:19:09,231 --> 00:19:10,983 after the long trip to get here. 319 00:19:11,066 --> 00:19:13,569 Let's see if something sweet will work its magic on them. 320 00:19:13,652 --> 00:19:15,362 How do you make this? 321 00:19:15,445 --> 00:19:17,239 You make it by boiling cow's milk 322 00:19:17,322 --> 00:19:20,367 and collecting the curds that form on the surface. 323 00:19:20,450 --> 00:19:23,662 I was wondering what you had been making over the past few days. 324 00:19:23,745 --> 00:19:25,664 This was it? 325 00:19:27,249 --> 00:19:30,169 Last time, it smelled of filbert. 326 00:19:30,752 --> 00:19:35,007 But this time, it smells slightly sour and rich. 327 00:19:35,841 --> 00:19:36,884 Impressive indeed. 328 00:19:50,105 --> 00:19:50,939 In short, 329 00:19:52,149 --> 00:19:53,734 on top of what we sent to the Ming last time, 330 00:19:53,817 --> 00:19:57,946 you want 50 tribute women and twice the amount of ginseng. 331 00:19:58,030 --> 00:19:59,823 It is our understanding that you agreed 332 00:19:59,907 --> 00:20:01,658 not to request any more women as tribute last time. 333 00:20:03,577 --> 00:20:05,704 Is this truly the Emperor's command? 334 00:20:15,297 --> 00:20:17,049 He claims he is only upholding the Emperor's command. 335 00:20:17,132 --> 00:20:18,592 Then did the Emperor 336 00:20:19,509 --> 00:20:22,012 change his mind without reason? 337 00:20:22,888 --> 00:20:25,933 As stated last time, we cannot send any more women. 338 00:20:27,267 --> 00:20:28,769 As for the ginseng… 339 00:20:31,688 --> 00:20:35,400 {\an8}I will think about what to do with it depending on your reciprocal gifts. 340 00:20:36,318 --> 00:20:39,154 High-quality Nanjing Yunjin brocade, 341 00:20:39,238 --> 00:20:43,450 books, the ten most famous Ming teas, 342 00:20:43,533 --> 00:20:45,869 including black tea, white tea, yellow tea, 343 00:20:45,953 --> 00:20:49,665 and 100 pieces of blue and white porcelain. 344 00:20:49,748 --> 00:20:51,541 Those are what they offered us last time. 345 00:20:52,125 --> 00:20:54,378 They are offering the same reciprocal gifts, 346 00:20:55,921 --> 00:20:57,839 so why is it that they are demanding we increase our tribute? 347 00:20:57,923 --> 00:21:00,008 His Majesty wishes to know 348 00:21:00,092 --> 00:21:04,638 why we are the only ones who have to increase our tribute. 349 00:21:04,721 --> 00:21:05,555 What? 350 00:21:05,639 --> 00:21:11,144 Does the King of Joseon dare question the orders of the Great Ming Emperor? 351 00:21:24,616 --> 00:21:26,660 Is this that thing? 352 00:21:26,743 --> 00:21:29,162 {\an8}The suyu we add to suyu tea? 353 00:21:29,246 --> 00:21:30,163 {\an8}Suyu tea? 354 00:21:30,247 --> 00:21:31,331 {\an8}SUYU: OLD NAME FOR BUTTER 355 00:21:31,415 --> 00:21:34,042 Oh, there was a royal tea called suyu tea 356 00:21:34,584 --> 00:21:37,587 that was made by adding butter to goji berry tea, right? 357 00:21:38,380 --> 00:21:41,550 You're right. Suyu and butter are the same thing. 358 00:21:42,884 --> 00:21:46,763 So what are you making with suyu? 359 00:21:47,306 --> 00:21:49,891 What is this sujebi dough for? 360 00:21:49,975 --> 00:21:53,812 She is not thinking of serving hand-pulled dough soup with suyu tea, is she? 361 00:21:54,479 --> 00:21:56,189 The refreshment I'm making is… 362 00:21:59,192 --> 00:22:01,945 Your Majesty, the refreshments are ready. 363 00:22:37,189 --> 00:22:38,523 He asked what these are. 364 00:22:41,818 --> 00:22:43,945 {\an8}These are macarons. 365 00:22:44,029 --> 00:22:46,740 {\an8}MACARON: FRENCH DESSERT MADE PRIMARILY WITH ALMOND FLOUR, SUGAR, AND EGG WHITES 366 00:22:46,823 --> 00:22:48,575 {\an8}"Macrong"? 367 00:22:49,242 --> 00:22:50,911 "Macrong"? 368 00:22:51,495 --> 00:22:53,580 They are commonly eaten as a snack in Western countries. 369 00:22:53,663 --> 00:22:56,041 The sweetness puts you in a good mood. 370 00:22:59,336 --> 00:23:00,712 What are they made with? 371 00:23:00,796 --> 00:23:03,381 The macaron shells are made with black sesame and almonds… 372 00:23:05,926 --> 00:23:06,843 butter, 373 00:23:07,427 --> 00:23:09,971 egg whites, and sugar beaten together. 374 00:23:11,890 --> 00:23:16,686 These are Joseon-style macarons flavored with black sesame, mugwort, 375 00:23:16,770 --> 00:23:18,355 dates, gardenia, and rice. 376 00:23:22,484 --> 00:23:25,529 What is the rice-cake-looking thing in the middle? 377 00:23:25,612 --> 00:23:28,031 That's the filling between the shells. 378 00:23:28,115 --> 00:23:31,243 I made that by mixing butter, sugar, and black sesame. 379 00:23:31,326 --> 00:23:34,079 It's a savory and sweet cream filling. 380 00:23:34,830 --> 00:23:36,414 "Creamy"? 381 00:23:36,498 --> 00:23:37,499 Yes. 382 00:23:37,582 --> 00:23:40,752 The crunchy texture, accompanied by the sweetness, 383 00:23:40,836 --> 00:23:42,879 will relieve your fatigue. 384 00:23:47,008 --> 00:23:49,636 I think she explained enough. 385 00:23:49,719 --> 00:23:51,388 How about you try one? 386 00:23:57,394 --> 00:23:59,020 You three taste it first. 387 00:25:48,171 --> 00:25:49,631 How do you like it? 388 00:25:53,551 --> 00:25:54,803 This taste… 389 00:25:58,682 --> 00:26:00,141 He asked about Cook Yeon. 390 00:26:03,520 --> 00:26:04,354 This woman 391 00:26:05,188 --> 00:26:07,107 is the chief royal cook I mentioned earlier. 392 00:26:07,190 --> 00:26:09,442 I am Chief Royal Cook Yeon Ji-young. 393 00:26:15,115 --> 00:26:19,953 Your Excellency, Cook Yeon's macrongs were exquisite. 394 00:26:28,670 --> 00:26:31,381 He wants to take the opportunity to show you the taste of the Ming as well. 395 00:26:31,464 --> 00:26:32,757 As you wish. 396 00:26:42,517 --> 00:26:43,727 He suggested 397 00:26:43,810 --> 00:26:47,647 that Cook Yeon and the Ming cooks compete to decide the terms of the tribute. 398 00:26:48,898 --> 00:26:49,983 As I heard, 399 00:26:50,066 --> 00:26:51,484 it seems his purpose 400 00:26:51,568 --> 00:26:54,321 is to use the competition as an excuse to take more from us. 401 00:26:54,904 --> 00:26:56,656 Chinese cuisine is so diverse. 402 00:26:56,740 --> 00:26:58,366 How can I compete against them? 403 00:27:03,663 --> 00:27:05,332 Say no. 404 00:27:08,501 --> 00:27:10,253 That is a great idea. 405 00:27:11,046 --> 00:27:12,213 What are you doing? 406 00:27:12,297 --> 00:27:13,673 Tyrant, have you lost your mind? 407 00:27:13,757 --> 00:27:16,593 We're not prepared at all, and they came fully prepared. 408 00:27:16,676 --> 00:27:17,844 Can't you tell? 409 00:27:20,180 --> 00:27:23,058 Say no. No! 410 00:27:25,560 --> 00:27:26,394 However, 411 00:27:27,395 --> 00:27:29,814 {\an8}you brought three cooks with you. 412 00:27:29,898 --> 00:27:33,943 {\an8}So how about they compete with three of my cooks? 413 00:27:35,528 --> 00:27:37,614 That would be interesting. 414 00:27:37,697 --> 00:27:40,075 This is so frustrating. 415 00:27:40,158 --> 00:27:42,285 What are you thinking? 416 00:27:42,369 --> 00:27:43,578 What? A team match? 417 00:27:43,661 --> 00:27:46,247 They can compete in three rounds. 418 00:27:46,331 --> 00:27:50,710 The King of Joseon and I will be the judges, 419 00:27:50,794 --> 00:27:54,047 and in the event that the score is tied, 420 00:27:54,130 --> 00:27:58,009 we shall have a reputable judge 421 00:27:58,093 --> 00:28:02,555 taste the food and come to a final decision. 422 00:28:05,016 --> 00:28:06,184 That is a good idea. 423 00:28:09,646 --> 00:28:12,107 Let us decide on the themes 424 00:28:13,149 --> 00:28:14,651 at the next banquet. 425 00:28:15,235 --> 00:28:16,486 Very well. 426 00:28:23,743 --> 00:28:26,162 You've actually got to be kidding me. 427 00:28:28,373 --> 00:28:29,582 Your Majesty. 428 00:28:29,666 --> 00:28:32,836 You can't do this without consulting me first. 429 00:28:32,919 --> 00:28:35,672 You signaled to me with your hand. 430 00:28:35,755 --> 00:28:37,006 What signal? 431 00:28:37,799 --> 00:28:39,008 This. 432 00:28:39,592 --> 00:28:41,261 I was telling you to say no. 433 00:28:41,344 --> 00:28:43,179 This is driving me crazy. 434 00:28:43,263 --> 00:28:45,014 How could you misunderstand that? 435 00:28:45,890 --> 00:28:49,978 You should handle political matters politically. 436 00:28:50,687 --> 00:28:52,021 Cooking is politics. 437 00:28:52,605 --> 00:28:53,773 Politics is not only conducted 438 00:28:53,857 --> 00:28:56,317 with swords, spears, diplomatic events, and documents. 439 00:28:56,401 --> 00:29:00,280 Resolving political issues by exchanging food and culture 440 00:29:00,363 --> 00:29:01,614 is such a peaceful solution. 441 00:29:01,698 --> 00:29:04,617 You want us to participate in a team match without any information or preparations? 442 00:29:04,701 --> 00:29:07,287 There's no way. I can't do it. 443 00:29:08,037 --> 00:29:09,247 Steam match? 444 00:29:10,248 --> 00:29:11,499 Your Majesty. 445 00:29:11,583 --> 00:29:15,211 Can't you just call off this whole thing? 446 00:29:15,795 --> 00:29:18,298 Do not tell me you are not confident you will win. 447 00:29:18,381 --> 00:29:21,801 It's not about whether I'm confident or not. 448 00:29:21,885 --> 00:29:25,972 You can't suddenly tell me to bear the weight of the country's future. 449 00:29:26,055 --> 00:29:28,516 I acknowledged you as the greatest cook in Joseon. 450 00:29:28,600 --> 00:29:29,768 Who can do it if not you? 451 00:29:30,351 --> 00:29:33,897 Do it for me and the people of Joseon. 452 00:29:34,522 --> 00:29:36,733 I just can't get through to you. 453 00:29:36,816 --> 00:29:41,112 Why should I do this for the people? 454 00:29:41,196 --> 00:29:42,989 You are the chief royal cook of Joseon. 455 00:29:43,072 --> 00:29:45,909 You cannot possibly say you have nothing to do with the people. 456 00:29:47,202 --> 00:29:48,328 What if we lose? 457 00:29:48,411 --> 00:29:51,122 You will, of course, be charged with treason. 458 00:29:51,206 --> 00:29:53,541 So you want me to risk my life 459 00:29:53,625 --> 00:29:56,711 on yet another competition that I'm not at all prepared for? 460 00:29:56,795 --> 00:29:59,214 Refusing to compete against the Ming cooks 461 00:29:59,297 --> 00:30:00,924 would also be considered treason. 462 00:30:02,509 --> 00:30:05,762 I will receive numerous letters of appeal, demanding that you be punished. 463 00:30:07,305 --> 00:30:08,515 And eventually… 464 00:30:09,724 --> 00:30:14,312 You're saying I die if I don't compete, and I die if I lose. 465 00:30:14,979 --> 00:30:16,231 You understand at last. 466 00:30:20,693 --> 00:30:24,697 I have no choice but to win when I don't even have time to prepare. 467 00:30:24,781 --> 00:30:26,950 {\an8}Cook Shanzu of the Tang Dynasty 468 00:30:27,033 --> 00:30:29,744 {\an8}did not become the first female cook just because she was skilled. 469 00:30:29,828 --> 00:30:31,120 A true cook 470 00:30:31,204 --> 00:30:33,957 does not blame the lack of time, but selects good ingredients 471 00:30:34,457 --> 00:30:36,125 to create an exquisite dish. 472 00:30:36,209 --> 00:30:40,004 But you can't expect me to risk my life at every turn. 473 00:30:41,840 --> 00:30:43,258 I really can't do it this time. 474 00:30:46,302 --> 00:30:47,720 If you win, 475 00:30:49,013 --> 00:30:51,391 I promise to find Mangunrok for you. 476 00:30:52,559 --> 00:30:55,603 But you promised that already. 477 00:30:55,687 --> 00:30:57,272 You said you'd find it and let me return. 478 00:30:57,355 --> 00:30:58,773 I said I would find the book. 479 00:30:58,857 --> 00:31:00,942 I never promised I would let you leave. 480 00:31:01,025 --> 00:31:05,446 Why are you changing your words? You're scaring me. 481 00:31:11,119 --> 00:31:12,161 Win. 482 00:31:13,997 --> 00:31:15,373 By all means. 483 00:31:18,209 --> 00:31:21,004 Did you say the Ming cooks 484 00:31:21,087 --> 00:31:23,172 and the Joseon cooks will compete? 485 00:31:23,256 --> 00:31:27,343 Yes, Your Royal Highness. What should we do about this matter? 486 00:31:27,427 --> 00:31:30,680 I thought we had some peace and quiet. 487 00:31:30,763 --> 00:31:32,891 It would seem that His Majesty 488 00:31:33,433 --> 00:31:35,685 made a big mistake this time. 489 00:31:35,768 --> 00:31:37,812 Must we stake our nation's fate 490 00:31:37,896 --> 00:31:40,064 on the cooking skills of a chief royal cook? 491 00:31:40,148 --> 00:31:43,318 However great Cook Yeon's skills may be, 492 00:31:43,401 --> 00:31:47,363 there is no guarantee that she will beat the greatest cooks of the Ming. 493 00:31:48,156 --> 00:31:51,117 Something must be done 494 00:31:51,200 --> 00:31:53,077 before we find ourselves in grave trouble. 495 00:31:53,661 --> 00:31:54,954 What exactly do you mean? 496 00:31:55,038 --> 00:31:56,789 The chief envoy who came this time 497 00:31:56,873 --> 00:31:59,542 is a eunuch named Yu Kun, is he not? 498 00:31:59,626 --> 00:32:01,252 Yes, that is what I heard. 499 00:32:02,795 --> 00:32:05,506 His heedless behavior tells me 500 00:32:05,590 --> 00:32:09,886 he does not know of my relationship with the Ming imperial family. 501 00:32:10,470 --> 00:32:12,513 I will write you a letter. 502 00:32:13,222 --> 00:32:15,016 Deliver it to the Ming Emperor. 503 00:32:15,725 --> 00:32:18,269 Yes, Your Royal Highness. 504 00:32:22,815 --> 00:32:27,028 This is the refreshment Cook Yeon served the envoys earlier. 505 00:32:54,180 --> 00:32:57,684 She truly has amazing skills. 506 00:32:58,226 --> 00:33:01,104 Her sunchae was incredible as well. 507 00:33:02,772 --> 00:33:05,024 {\an8}It is too sweet for my liking. 508 00:33:05,108 --> 00:33:07,318 {\an8}What if she serves something like this 509 00:33:07,402 --> 00:33:09,529 {\an8}and loses the competition against the Ming cooks? 510 00:33:10,154 --> 00:33:13,199 We must have someone else participate. 511 00:33:13,282 --> 00:33:15,451 Who? Cook Maeng? 512 00:33:16,285 --> 00:33:17,996 Why are you making such a fuss just because you cannot 513 00:33:18,079 --> 00:33:19,455 get rid of a mere cook? 514 00:33:19,539 --> 00:33:21,499 Refrain from causing any ruckus, 515 00:33:21,582 --> 00:33:22,959 at least until we achieve what we want. 516 00:33:23,543 --> 00:33:24,794 However-- 517 00:33:24,877 --> 00:33:25,878 Do as I say. 518 00:33:27,672 --> 00:33:29,590 Be patient, and in time, 519 00:33:29,674 --> 00:33:32,010 I will present her to you as a gift. 520 00:33:32,093 --> 00:33:33,803 Yes, Your Highness. 521 00:33:33,886 --> 00:33:37,265 The loss in the competition will humiliate His Majesty, 522 00:33:37,348 --> 00:33:40,435 and Yu Kun will win the right to harvest Joseon ginseng. 523 00:33:40,518 --> 00:33:43,980 In return, he will provide us with a reason to replace our king. 524 00:33:44,647 --> 00:33:47,775 His Majesty will have brought it upon himself 525 00:33:48,609 --> 00:33:50,570 by being foolish enough to agree to the competition. 526 00:33:52,947 --> 00:33:55,450 Things are working out in our favor. 527 00:33:55,533 --> 00:33:57,326 The wench's few shallow skills 528 00:33:57,410 --> 00:34:00,371 will not be enough to beat the best cooks of the Ming. 529 00:34:01,748 --> 00:34:05,126 However, she is a lucky wench, and if His Majesty were to help, 530 00:34:05,209 --> 00:34:07,336 I cannot be sure of the result. 531 00:34:09,213 --> 00:34:11,299 No matter how much His Majesty tries, 532 00:34:11,382 --> 00:34:15,428 Cook Yeon will not be able to win. 533 00:34:16,512 --> 00:34:18,056 Hearing you say that 534 00:34:18,139 --> 00:34:21,267 makes me look forward to the competition even more. 535 00:34:25,646 --> 00:34:28,191 This is from Grand Prince Jesan. 536 00:34:30,026 --> 00:34:35,239 Is there something you wish to say to me in private? 537 00:34:35,323 --> 00:34:37,116 His Majesty 538 00:34:37,950 --> 00:34:39,786 is not of sound mind. 539 00:34:39,869 --> 00:34:41,662 He often has fits 540 00:34:41,746 --> 00:34:44,123 and even sees things that are not there. 541 00:34:44,207 --> 00:34:45,333 Oh dear. 542 00:34:46,167 --> 00:34:47,668 Is this really true? 543 00:34:47,752 --> 00:34:49,420 Whenever he has a fit, 544 00:34:49,504 --> 00:34:51,798 he causes strange incidents that negatively impact the court, 545 00:34:51,881 --> 00:34:54,008 so Joseon must resolve this issue as soon as possible. 546 00:34:54,092 --> 00:34:58,096 Please relay this 547 00:34:58,179 --> 00:35:01,599 to the Emperor. 548 00:35:01,682 --> 00:35:04,060 Are you saying you wish 549 00:35:05,061 --> 00:35:06,521 to change your ruler? 550 00:35:08,564 --> 00:35:12,819 Then what do I stand to gain from this? 551 00:35:12,902 --> 00:35:17,073 I will ensure that you win the cooking competition, 552 00:35:17,156 --> 00:35:20,118 so set the stakes high. 553 00:35:20,201 --> 00:35:23,621 Instead of 50, demand 100 tribute women. 554 00:35:23,704 --> 00:35:26,874 Instead of demanding double the amount of ginseng, 555 00:35:26,958 --> 00:35:31,712 demand the right to harvest all the ginseng in Joseon. 556 00:35:32,296 --> 00:35:35,925 The thought alone pleases me greatly. 557 00:35:39,720 --> 00:35:40,555 However, 558 00:35:40,638 --> 00:35:44,225 it is a given that the greatest cooks of the Ming will win the competition. 559 00:35:44,308 --> 00:35:47,436 How do you plan to help with that? 560 00:35:47,520 --> 00:35:51,858 My lord, the chief royal cook of Joseon is incredibly skilled. 561 00:35:51,941 --> 00:35:57,321 You tasted her food yourself, so you must know. 562 00:35:58,406 --> 00:35:59,991 What if I refuse? 563 00:36:03,119 --> 00:36:06,747 This is a record we kept 564 00:36:06,831 --> 00:36:12,545 of all the gifts you received and the dates they were received. 565 00:36:13,629 --> 00:36:17,216 Lord Sung! Are you threatening me, the Emperor's envoy? 566 00:36:17,300 --> 00:36:19,343 I would not dare to. 567 00:36:20,136 --> 00:36:23,347 I will leave this here. 568 00:36:27,476 --> 00:36:32,523 Considering our long-standing ties, 569 00:36:32,607 --> 00:36:35,651 I trust that you will help us. 570 00:36:39,405 --> 00:36:41,449 Our long-standing ties, you say? 571 00:37:02,470 --> 00:37:05,056 He is one sneaky old man. 572 00:37:05,139 --> 00:37:07,934 Seeing how the officials who serve one king are divided in their loyalties, 573 00:37:08,601 --> 00:37:11,520 it seems that this nation is nearing its end as well. 574 00:37:12,438 --> 00:37:14,232 What do you mean by that? 575 00:37:14,315 --> 00:37:16,067 It is none of your concern. 576 00:37:16,150 --> 00:37:21,322 It seems that Joseon's chief royal cook is greatly skilled. 577 00:37:21,405 --> 00:37:23,449 Are you referring to the refreshment, my lord? 578 00:37:24,116 --> 00:37:26,118 That was just a petty trick. 579 00:37:26,202 --> 00:37:27,912 That does not mean she can truly-- 580 00:37:27,995 --> 00:37:29,455 Every competition must be taken seriously. 581 00:37:30,373 --> 00:37:32,708 The pride of our great nation is at stake. 582 00:37:34,961 --> 00:37:38,714 Petty trick or not, 583 00:37:38,798 --> 00:37:41,008 I have to say I am quite curious 584 00:37:41,592 --> 00:37:45,805 as to how skilled the cooks of Joseon are. 585 00:37:46,389 --> 00:37:48,140 How about I test them? 586 00:37:48,224 --> 00:37:50,643 - Ya Feixiu! - No, Bailong. 587 00:37:51,310 --> 00:37:52,603 Yes, my lord. 588 00:37:53,187 --> 00:37:54,855 We must take this competition as an opportunity 589 00:37:54,939 --> 00:37:58,109 to humiliate and discourage the Joseon king. 590 00:37:58,734 --> 00:38:01,070 Will you have a go? 591 00:38:01,988 --> 00:38:03,197 Leave it to me, my lord. 592 00:38:16,836 --> 00:38:18,713 Damn, that was close. 593 00:38:21,507 --> 00:38:22,717 - After him! - Yes! 594 00:38:29,015 --> 00:38:30,516 {\an8}GONG-GIL YEONHUIGUN'S JESTER WITH MANY SECRETS 595 00:38:30,599 --> 00:38:33,436 {\an8}Goodness me. They sensed my presence? 596 00:38:33,519 --> 00:38:35,646 How chilling. 597 00:38:38,774 --> 00:38:40,318 Are they that well-trained? 598 00:38:40,401 --> 00:38:43,571 Yes, Your Majesty. They are no ordinary cooks. 599 00:38:45,823 --> 00:38:46,866 So… 600 00:38:48,576 --> 00:38:50,786 the Right State Councilor was there? 601 00:38:54,623 --> 00:38:59,003 Did the talk with the envoy go well? 602 00:38:59,086 --> 00:39:01,464 Yes, Your Highness. Do not worry. 603 00:39:02,048 --> 00:39:03,758 All you did was exchange a few words. 604 00:39:03,841 --> 00:39:05,468 Can he be trusted? 605 00:39:06,385 --> 00:39:09,638 Yu Kun is cunning beyond belief. 606 00:39:09,722 --> 00:39:11,891 This is the second volume of the ledger. 607 00:39:12,683 --> 00:39:14,810 I gave him the first volume. 608 00:39:15,436 --> 00:39:16,812 Well done. 609 00:39:16,896 --> 00:39:20,399 Are you sure it is a good idea to hand over the rights 610 00:39:20,483 --> 00:39:22,193 to harvest all of Joseon's ginseng? 611 00:39:22,276 --> 00:39:23,319 Right now, 612 00:39:24,236 --> 00:39:25,946 we must protect our nation, 613 00:39:26,030 --> 00:39:28,157 even if it means making a sacrifice. 614 00:39:28,240 --> 00:39:29,658 The royal family must stand strong 615 00:39:30,951 --> 00:39:32,620 for the nation to stand strong. 616 00:39:32,703 --> 00:39:33,704 That is right. 617 00:39:33,788 --> 00:39:36,582 This is a small sacrifice we must make 618 00:39:37,083 --> 00:39:38,876 to protect our nation. 619 00:39:38,959 --> 00:39:40,753 Let us proceed without hesitation. 620 00:39:40,836 --> 00:39:42,380 Since we have made the call, 621 00:39:42,463 --> 00:39:44,715 we must move ahead without looking back. 622 00:39:44,799 --> 00:39:45,925 We must find a way 623 00:39:46,592 --> 00:39:50,221 to guarantee the Ming cooks' victory in the competition. 624 00:39:50,805 --> 00:39:54,308 I hope you will help to the best of your ability. 625 00:39:55,059 --> 00:39:56,352 This competition 626 00:39:56,435 --> 00:39:59,772 must be the starting point for a new Joseon Dynasty. 627 00:40:01,482 --> 00:40:02,775 At all costs. 628 00:40:02,858 --> 00:40:06,320 Soon, this draft of the historical record will serve its purpose. 629 00:40:06,404 --> 00:40:07,530 Indeed. 630 00:40:09,407 --> 00:40:11,492 Our time is coming. 631 00:40:14,537 --> 00:40:17,998 What did you do with the arsenic I gave you? 632 00:40:18,499 --> 00:40:20,709 Ever since His Majesty's physical examination, 633 00:40:21,377 --> 00:40:24,380 the royal kitchen has been too busy, so I did not have the chance to use it. 634 00:40:24,463 --> 00:40:25,756 Of course. 635 00:40:27,091 --> 00:40:29,135 There is always an excuse. 636 00:40:29,844 --> 00:40:33,222 Soon, you will compete against the Ming cooks. 637 00:40:35,266 --> 00:40:36,809 A cooking competition, Your Grace? 638 00:40:38,144 --> 00:40:40,479 Yes, and you will participate. 639 00:40:40,563 --> 00:40:42,273 I will see to it that you do. 640 00:40:42,356 --> 00:40:45,943 Yes, Your Grace. I will give my all to uphold the honor of the royal kitchen. 641 00:40:46,026 --> 00:40:48,195 No, that is not it. 642 00:40:48,696 --> 00:40:51,198 Joseon must lose this competition. 643 00:40:52,575 --> 00:40:53,492 Pardon? 644 00:41:02,710 --> 00:41:05,254 Don't rub your eyes after touching these. 645 00:41:05,337 --> 00:41:08,007 I am plucking off the tops and taking out the seeds 646 00:41:08,090 --> 00:41:10,634 because you say you need this for the competition, but… 647 00:41:11,969 --> 00:41:14,722 You should have told me sooner! 648 00:41:14,805 --> 00:41:17,224 What do you need these for anyway? 649 00:41:17,308 --> 00:41:19,059 We'll dry them, 650 00:41:19,143 --> 00:41:22,354 crush them into powder, and make a paste. 651 00:41:22,438 --> 00:41:25,357 They say these are so spicy that some even died eating them. 652 00:41:25,441 --> 00:41:27,443 What paste can you make with them? 653 00:41:27,526 --> 00:41:30,946 - Do they become edible when dried? - Goodness. 654 00:41:33,699 --> 00:41:36,619 They're not poisonous. You can eat them as they are. 655 00:41:37,703 --> 00:41:39,079 Did you see that? 656 00:41:39,163 --> 00:41:42,541 She said this is a secret weapon for the competition. 657 00:41:42,625 --> 00:41:45,336 - Put your fingers to work now. - That's right. Well said. 658 00:41:46,629 --> 00:41:48,214 - Man-su. - How is it? 659 00:41:51,759 --> 00:41:52,676 It must be spicy. 660 00:41:57,097 --> 00:41:58,849 Greetings. 661 00:41:58,933 --> 00:42:01,143 - Eunuch Yoon. - Greetings, Eunuch Yoon. 662 00:42:02,353 --> 00:42:05,648 Cook Yeon, His Majesty wishes to see you. 663 00:42:05,731 --> 00:42:07,107 What about the travel plaque I asked for? 664 00:42:08,359 --> 00:42:10,319 You will hear about that when you go see him. 665 00:42:11,570 --> 00:42:12,446 Okay. 666 00:42:16,784 --> 00:42:17,618 Your Majesty. 667 00:42:23,874 --> 00:42:24,833 So I heard 668 00:42:26,043 --> 00:42:27,294 you need a travel plaque. 669 00:42:27,378 --> 00:42:28,462 Yes. 670 00:42:28,546 --> 00:42:30,589 I have to go to the mill myself and explain what I need 671 00:42:30,673 --> 00:42:33,175 for the new seasoning we'll be using in the competition. 672 00:42:33,259 --> 00:42:34,093 The mill? 673 00:42:34,176 --> 00:42:36,595 Then are you going to Unjongga? 674 00:42:37,346 --> 00:42:38,472 Yes. 675 00:42:39,390 --> 00:42:42,726 If that is the case, I must go with you. 676 00:42:42,810 --> 00:42:45,187 What? You're going to join me? 677 00:42:46,272 --> 00:42:50,067 Is it okay for you to just leave the palace on a whim? 678 00:42:50,150 --> 00:42:51,485 On a whim, you say? 679 00:42:51,569 --> 00:42:53,654 You said you need the seasoning for the competition. 680 00:42:53,737 --> 00:42:55,364 What could be more important than that? 681 00:42:55,447 --> 00:42:57,700 That's true, but still… 682 00:42:59,660 --> 00:43:01,537 Hurry up and prepare yourself. 683 00:43:02,121 --> 00:43:03,622 I don't need to prepare anything. 684 00:43:03,706 --> 00:43:05,040 I'll just wait outside. 685 00:43:05,124 --> 00:43:07,960 Are you thinking of going around the market 686 00:43:08,043 --> 00:43:09,920 in your chief royal cook's attire? 687 00:43:10,004 --> 00:43:11,088 Well… 688 00:43:11,171 --> 00:43:13,507 You must change into your disguise attire. 689 00:43:13,591 --> 00:43:14,758 My disguise attire? 690 00:43:15,718 --> 00:43:17,636 The only other clothes I have 691 00:43:17,720 --> 00:43:20,264 are Gil-geum's clothes that she let me wear. 692 00:43:20,806 --> 00:43:22,308 How pathetic. 693 00:43:24,393 --> 00:43:25,644 Follow me. 694 00:43:26,562 --> 00:43:27,563 Chang-seon. 695 00:44:34,672 --> 00:44:38,258 Is all this really necessary when I'm just dropping by the mill? 696 00:44:39,426 --> 00:44:40,469 {\an8}Meet me in front of Gyemumun. 697 00:44:40,552 --> 00:44:42,054 {\an8}GYEMUMUN: SMALL GATE NEXT TO BONGDEOKGUNG'S NORTH GATE 698 00:44:42,137 --> 00:44:44,056 {\an8}What? Where? 699 00:44:47,309 --> 00:44:48,268 But… 700 00:45:01,407 --> 00:45:02,241 Let us go. 701 00:45:07,996 --> 00:45:10,040 We sell hair ribbons too. 702 00:45:10,666 --> 00:45:12,167 We have straw hats. 703 00:45:26,056 --> 00:45:29,309 Oh my, the colors are so pretty. 704 00:45:31,311 --> 00:45:34,606 Goodness, come this way and have a look. 705 00:45:37,234 --> 00:45:38,610 Pretty, are they not? 706 00:45:41,864 --> 00:45:43,115 This looks similar 707 00:45:43,198 --> 00:45:45,617 to the one hanging from Mangunrok. 708 00:45:46,285 --> 00:45:47,578 It costs ten nip. 709 00:45:47,661 --> 00:45:50,414 Oh, that's fine. I don't need it. 710 00:45:50,956 --> 00:45:53,041 - Come along. - Take a look. 711 00:46:00,007 --> 00:46:01,300 Oh, this is it. 712 00:46:01,383 --> 00:46:02,217 I found the place. 713 00:46:02,801 --> 00:46:04,052 I'll take that. 714 00:46:04,136 --> 00:46:05,345 Thank you. 715 00:46:06,138 --> 00:46:08,724 I need to go somewhere for a bit. 716 00:46:09,308 --> 00:46:11,852 Okay, then we can meet back here later. 717 00:46:13,145 --> 00:46:14,062 Wait. 718 00:46:16,982 --> 00:46:18,108 Oh, come on. 719 00:46:19,151 --> 00:46:21,195 I have money too. 720 00:46:25,073 --> 00:46:25,991 Take it. 721 00:46:26,783 --> 00:46:27,868 I really don't need it. 722 00:46:29,244 --> 00:46:30,454 See you later. 723 00:46:33,707 --> 00:46:35,876 I have never ground anything like this before. 724 00:46:38,712 --> 00:46:40,172 What is this? 725 00:46:40,255 --> 00:46:41,882 They're gochu, chili peppers. 726 00:46:41,965 --> 00:46:44,384 They're spicy, so you might have a hard time with them. 727 00:46:44,468 --> 00:46:46,220 Regardless, I'll be counting on you. 728 00:46:46,303 --> 00:46:48,096 Sure. That will be five nip. 729 00:46:48,680 --> 00:46:50,098 Five nip? 730 00:46:50,182 --> 00:46:53,060 I heard it would cost just two. 731 00:46:54,353 --> 00:46:56,980 I would've been in big trouble if he hadn't given me this. 732 00:46:58,023 --> 00:47:00,234 Please cut down on the cost when I become a regular. 733 00:47:00,317 --> 00:47:01,610 Thank you. 734 00:47:09,243 --> 00:47:10,202 Give me that. 735 00:47:13,038 --> 00:47:14,206 We will take them all. 736 00:47:33,475 --> 00:47:36,103 He said he'd be gone for a bit. Why isn't he back yet? 737 00:47:38,105 --> 00:47:39,314 Where did he go? 738 00:47:42,150 --> 00:47:43,735 I want to look around some more. 739 00:47:46,822 --> 00:47:48,073 I'll be quick. 740 00:47:55,872 --> 00:47:59,585 Is the chief royal cook still at the mill? 741 00:47:59,668 --> 00:48:01,295 I will go inside and check, Your Majesty. 742 00:48:02,546 --> 00:48:03,505 You do that. 743 00:48:22,608 --> 00:48:25,652 Goodness, it is a sun-shower. What do we do with all these? 744 00:48:25,736 --> 00:48:27,738 What is with the sudden shower? 745 00:48:27,821 --> 00:48:30,240 What a lovely day. My goodness. 746 00:48:32,784 --> 00:48:35,120 Why are you taking our precious ingredient? 747 00:48:41,251 --> 00:48:42,336 That sure is potent. 748 00:48:43,211 --> 00:48:45,297 What is this scent? 749 00:48:53,263 --> 00:48:54,640 Who are you? 750 00:48:54,723 --> 00:48:57,267 Strangers are not allowed to come in here. 751 00:48:57,351 --> 00:48:59,728 This is Ya Feixiu, one of the Ming cooks. 752 00:49:00,354 --> 00:49:01,605 What? The Ming? 753 00:49:03,273 --> 00:49:06,526 Cook Maeng! Cook Eom! 754 00:49:07,903 --> 00:49:10,405 It is raining hard. 755 00:49:10,489 --> 00:49:12,949 - Hwang, hold onto this for me. - Okay. 756 00:49:13,533 --> 00:49:15,035 - Cook Min. - Yes? 757 00:49:15,118 --> 00:49:17,371 You have really improved at chopping green onions. 758 00:49:17,454 --> 00:49:19,039 Thank you, Bong-sik. 759 00:49:22,376 --> 00:49:25,420 The Ming cook. She bit into a gochu-- 760 00:49:25,504 --> 00:49:27,964 Take a breath first and speak slowly. 761 00:49:28,048 --> 00:49:29,174 Listen. 762 00:49:29,257 --> 00:49:32,636 The Ming cook is here at the royal kitchen. 763 00:49:50,987 --> 00:49:54,074 I am Cook Eom of the royal kitchen. 764 00:50:01,415 --> 00:50:02,416 What did she say? 765 00:50:02,499 --> 00:50:04,960 She said your knife skills are decent. 766 00:50:05,043 --> 00:50:07,671 She said his knife skills are dreadful. 767 00:50:07,754 --> 00:50:09,131 Did you think I would not understand? 768 00:50:09,756 --> 00:50:10,632 What? 769 00:50:14,928 --> 00:50:18,974 How dare you act so insolently in Joseon's royal kitchen? 770 00:50:19,057 --> 00:50:20,892 What a mess. 771 00:50:20,976 --> 00:50:22,144 Hey, you! 772 00:50:22,644 --> 00:50:25,480 Cook Eom, I have been chopping in the royal kitchen for over ten years! 773 00:50:25,564 --> 00:50:26,523 I cannot take this. 774 00:50:26,606 --> 00:50:28,442 Move. Neither can I. 775 00:50:28,525 --> 00:50:31,528 Do you want to have a green onion chopping competition or something? 776 00:50:32,654 --> 00:50:34,740 Settle down, everyone. 777 00:50:34,823 --> 00:50:37,576 She is with the envoy's entourage. 778 00:50:37,659 --> 00:50:39,202 How about a green onion chopping competition? 779 00:50:40,579 --> 00:50:41,496 A chopping contest? 780 00:50:42,622 --> 00:50:44,833 With such pitiful knife skills? 781 00:50:44,916 --> 00:50:47,753 "Pitiful knife skills"? Watch what you say! 782 00:50:47,836 --> 00:50:52,174 Even a dog gets some respect in its home. Who do you think you-- 783 00:50:52,257 --> 00:50:53,550 This is not your fight. 784 00:50:53,633 --> 00:50:54,801 You are so noisy. 785 00:50:56,136 --> 00:51:00,015 They say an empty cart rattles the loudest. 786 00:51:03,268 --> 00:51:04,394 Where is the chief royal cook? 787 00:51:04,478 --> 00:51:05,604 The chief royal cook? 788 00:51:06,396 --> 00:51:07,856 I will take you on! 789 00:51:07,939 --> 00:51:09,775 Stop insulting my seniors, 790 00:51:09,858 --> 00:51:11,777 and let us settle this with a chopping competition! 791 00:51:13,320 --> 00:51:14,613 How ridiculous. 792 00:51:15,572 --> 00:51:16,740 Are you all… 793 00:51:23,038 --> 00:51:25,081 sure about this? 794 00:51:29,753 --> 00:51:30,879 Cook Min. 795 00:51:30,962 --> 00:51:33,173 Are you sure about this? 796 00:51:34,257 --> 00:51:36,176 Cook Maeng can chop just as well, 797 00:51:36,259 --> 00:51:39,262 so if it is too much pressure, leave it to him. 798 00:51:39,346 --> 00:51:41,973 No. She looks like the youngest of the three. 799 00:51:42,057 --> 00:51:45,185 It would look better for us if Cook Min were to settle things. 800 00:51:48,313 --> 00:51:50,273 Cook Min, speed is important, 801 00:51:50,357 --> 00:51:52,442 but it is even more important to cut uniform pieces. 802 00:51:53,068 --> 00:51:54,277 I will remember that. 803 00:51:54,361 --> 00:51:56,696 Cook Min, I believe in you. 804 00:52:06,998 --> 00:52:08,917 Where in the world did the chief royal cook go 805 00:52:09,000 --> 00:52:10,418 when she does not even know her way around? 806 00:52:10,502 --> 00:52:11,837 I apologize, Your Majesty. 807 00:52:11,920 --> 00:52:14,381 I have checked the back alleys, so I will go check the bigger streets. 808 00:52:14,464 --> 00:52:15,340 You do that. 809 00:52:16,091 --> 00:52:19,052 I will wait here in case she returns. 810 00:52:19,678 --> 00:52:20,804 Yes, Your Majesty. 811 00:52:57,090 --> 00:52:57,966 You're back. 812 00:52:59,426 --> 00:53:00,969 Where did you go? 813 00:53:01,052 --> 00:53:03,179 I was waiting for you, then went to get some flowers. 814 00:53:03,263 --> 00:53:05,807 I see you are getting around just fine despite the rain. 815 00:53:06,641 --> 00:53:08,018 What is that? 816 00:53:09,019 --> 00:53:10,061 They're irises. 817 00:53:10,145 --> 00:53:12,731 It's a flower that helps soothe the mind. 818 00:53:13,398 --> 00:53:14,399 Eyeless? 819 00:53:21,656 --> 00:53:22,908 These are butkkot. 820 00:53:23,909 --> 00:53:24,993 "Butkkot"? 821 00:53:43,094 --> 00:53:43,970 My flowers. 822 00:53:45,138 --> 00:53:47,140 Oh no, what a shame. 823 00:53:48,183 --> 00:53:50,393 I will get you prettier flowers. 824 00:53:51,603 --> 00:53:53,271 We shall head back now. 825 00:53:54,564 --> 00:53:55,607 But… 826 00:54:00,737 --> 00:54:02,530 Why are you not coming? 827 00:54:03,323 --> 00:54:04,449 Just a second. 828 00:54:09,663 --> 00:54:11,581 Do not pick up what fell on the ground. 829 00:54:11,665 --> 00:54:14,501 I picked these to give to you. 830 00:54:14,584 --> 00:54:16,461 They have medicinal properties 831 00:54:16,544 --> 00:54:19,047 and soothe the mind, so they're good to keep in the room. 832 00:54:20,924 --> 00:54:22,842 It is surprising that I even crossed your mind 833 00:54:23,551 --> 00:54:24,844 when the competition is nearing. 834 00:54:24,928 --> 00:54:27,472 We could've planted it in Jangwonseo, Office of Royal Horticulture. 835 00:54:59,379 --> 00:55:00,380 Your… 836 00:55:13,309 --> 00:55:14,394 Your Majesty. 837 00:55:15,103 --> 00:55:16,646 - Your face. - What? 838 00:55:20,900 --> 00:55:21,943 Right here. 839 00:55:26,156 --> 00:55:27,365 What did you just do? 840 00:55:28,742 --> 00:55:31,536 There was something on your face. 841 00:55:34,539 --> 00:55:36,583 There is something on yours as well. 842 00:55:40,545 --> 00:55:42,797 Darn it. Stop it. 843 00:55:42,881 --> 00:55:44,924 - What? Come here. - Stay away. 844 00:55:45,008 --> 00:55:46,718 - Stop it. - Come here. 845 00:55:48,386 --> 00:55:49,679 Come back here. 846 00:55:52,599 --> 00:55:53,892 Your face is a mess. 847 00:55:54,893 --> 00:55:56,519 It has become even more unattractive. 848 00:55:57,479 --> 00:55:59,689 Oh, I sincerely apologize, Your Majesty. 849 00:56:00,315 --> 00:56:01,983 Your face is just as dirty. 850 00:56:02,567 --> 00:56:03,777 What? 851 00:56:06,571 --> 00:56:08,656 You gave me a gift today, 852 00:56:09,699 --> 00:56:12,202 so I shall make a special exception and disregard your insolence. 853 00:56:12,285 --> 00:56:14,746 I'm so grateful that you like the gift. 854 00:56:16,539 --> 00:56:20,126 Is it okay for you to leave the palace for this long? 855 00:56:21,461 --> 00:56:24,798 What could be more important than preparing the ingredients 856 00:56:24,881 --> 00:56:26,257 for the cooking competition? 857 00:56:27,550 --> 00:56:28,635 That's true. 858 00:56:30,053 --> 00:56:30,887 Tell me. 859 00:56:31,930 --> 00:56:35,350 Can you actually win the competition with the gocho? 860 00:56:36,392 --> 00:56:38,019 I can't say for sure, 861 00:56:38,103 --> 00:56:40,438 but I think we'll need something striking. 862 00:56:40,939 --> 00:56:42,690 The gochugaru and gochujang 863 00:56:42,774 --> 00:56:45,652 are secret seasonings that will be very important in the competition. 864 00:56:46,611 --> 00:56:49,405 You know what they taste like. 865 00:56:49,489 --> 00:56:51,241 You had the bibimbap at the thatched house. 866 00:56:58,665 --> 00:57:00,792 Oh, the taste that brought tears to my eyes. 867 00:57:01,793 --> 00:57:02,961 Yes. 868 00:57:03,628 --> 00:57:06,297 I'll get back to the royal kitchen. 869 00:57:07,006 --> 00:57:09,175 Give me your hand. 870 00:57:09,759 --> 00:57:11,594 What? My hand? 871 00:57:18,935 --> 00:57:20,979 This is the ornament from earlier. 872 00:57:21,062 --> 00:57:23,148 Well, you seemed to want it. 873 00:57:23,815 --> 00:57:27,277 Did he notice me fiddling with it earlier? 874 00:57:30,655 --> 00:57:31,739 I shall take my leave. 875 00:57:48,715 --> 00:57:49,632 Oh, right. 876 00:57:52,635 --> 00:57:56,389 I mean, would it be so hard for you to bring these inside? 877 00:58:14,240 --> 00:58:15,575 Butkkot. 878 00:58:19,078 --> 00:58:20,663 Butkkot… 879 00:58:44,103 --> 00:58:47,482 How will I face him if I lose after all this? 880 00:59:02,330 --> 00:59:03,957 Are you all right? 881 00:59:06,543 --> 00:59:08,378 The Ming chef? 882 00:59:08,461 --> 00:59:11,130 Joseon's chief royal cook. 883 00:59:12,298 --> 00:59:13,883 What were you doing here? 884 00:59:13,967 --> 00:59:17,011 You got lucky today. 885 00:59:20,390 --> 00:59:23,351 Your fellow cooks seem to be waiting eagerly for you. 886 00:59:29,816 --> 00:59:30,650 What the… 887 00:59:32,026 --> 00:59:34,070 What on earth happened here? 888 00:59:34,153 --> 00:59:35,780 Miss! 889 00:59:35,863 --> 00:59:37,407 Miss. 890 00:59:37,991 --> 00:59:41,828 So what happened was… 891 00:59:42,453 --> 00:59:45,123 It's okay, Gil-geum. Slow down and tell me what happened. 892 00:59:45,206 --> 00:59:47,500 Okay. That nasty Ya Feixiu or whatever 893 00:59:47,584 --> 00:59:50,378 is incredibly skillful. 894 00:59:50,878 --> 00:59:54,382 She had a green onion chopping competition with Cook Min, and… 895 00:59:59,012 --> 01:00:01,014 She was like a Shaolin warrior. 896 01:00:01,097 --> 01:00:03,933 She showed unwavering focus and extraordinary knife skills. 897 01:00:06,185 --> 01:00:07,478 That was not all. 898 01:00:07,562 --> 01:00:11,149 I am actually afraid of knives, you see. 899 01:00:20,116 --> 01:00:22,660 I felt so rushed 900 01:00:23,244 --> 01:00:25,913 and ended up chopping parts we do not even eat. 901 01:00:25,997 --> 01:00:30,835 But I did not expect Cook Maeng to lose. 902 01:00:52,857 --> 01:00:56,819 This is the first time I have been outpaced in knife work. 903 01:00:56,903 --> 01:01:00,114 So all of you lost? 904 01:01:00,198 --> 01:01:02,909 We have absolutely no excuses. 905 01:01:02,992 --> 01:01:05,119 What do we do, miss? 906 01:01:11,834 --> 01:01:13,711 This is a declaration of war, isn't it? 907 01:01:13,795 --> 01:01:16,798 How dare she come into our kitchen without the slightest bit of courtesy? 908 01:01:17,548 --> 01:01:18,675 Damn it. 909 01:01:20,677 --> 01:01:23,471 Who cares how much and how fast you can chop 910 01:01:23,554 --> 01:01:25,473 when you don't even have basic human decency? 911 01:01:25,556 --> 01:01:28,142 I can tell what she's like just by looking at the way she's chopped this. 912 01:01:28,226 --> 01:01:29,477 It's not cool at all. 913 01:01:29,560 --> 01:01:31,312 She's just a show-off. 914 01:01:32,897 --> 01:01:33,731 Darn her. 915 01:01:35,483 --> 01:01:37,193 Are you all just going to give up? 916 01:01:37,276 --> 01:01:39,404 They made a mess of the royal kitchen. 917 01:01:39,487 --> 01:01:42,907 We must make them pay for looking down on Joseon cooks! 918 01:01:43,741 --> 01:01:44,826 Right? 919 01:01:46,661 --> 01:01:47,954 Right? 920 01:01:48,037 --> 01:01:49,205 Yes. 921 01:01:49,789 --> 01:01:51,708 We can take them on! 922 01:01:52,750 --> 01:01:54,460 I will not lose to them! 923 01:01:54,544 --> 01:01:56,379 If we compete again, 924 01:01:56,462 --> 01:01:59,132 I will show her what the true balance of chopping is. 925 01:01:59,716 --> 01:02:02,468 I will give it another try. 926 01:02:03,094 --> 01:02:04,595 Just tell me what you need. 927 01:02:04,679 --> 01:02:06,806 I will do whatever I can to help. 928 01:02:06,889 --> 01:02:08,975 We will also help out. 929 01:02:09,058 --> 01:02:10,977 - Us too. - We will help too. 930 01:02:11,060 --> 01:02:13,855 - We will too. - I will do what I can! 931 01:02:14,564 --> 01:02:16,274 All right, good. This is great! 932 01:02:16,858 --> 01:02:18,609 We can do this. We'll go nail it! 933 01:02:18,693 --> 01:02:20,445 - Nail what? - What nail? 934 01:02:20,528 --> 01:02:22,447 - What? - What was that? 935 01:02:26,534 --> 01:02:27,994 Rise, royal kitchen! 936 01:02:28,077 --> 01:02:30,329 - Rise, royal kitchen! - Rise, royal kitchen! 937 01:02:30,413 --> 01:02:31,664 Let's fight, royal kitchen! 938 01:02:31,748 --> 01:02:33,458 - Let's fight, royal kitchen! - Let's fight, royal kitchen! 939 01:02:33,541 --> 01:02:35,209 Let's win, royal kitchen! 940 01:02:35,293 --> 01:02:38,463 - Let's win, royal kitchen! - Let's win, royal kitchen! 941 01:02:42,884 --> 01:02:46,053 So how were the Joseon cooks? 942 01:02:46,137 --> 01:02:48,639 I competed with them in a green onion chopping competition, 943 01:02:48,723 --> 01:02:51,058 and their basic knife skills were pathetic. 944 01:02:51,142 --> 01:02:53,394 What about the chief royal cook? 945 01:02:53,978 --> 01:02:56,272 She was not there. 946 01:02:56,939 --> 01:02:59,275 You wasted time playing with the minions. 947 01:02:59,942 --> 01:03:02,069 Not entirely. 948 01:03:03,529 --> 01:03:09,702 I found out they have a special seasoning ingredient. 949 01:03:11,746 --> 01:03:12,830 What is this? 950 01:03:15,750 --> 01:03:19,086 It smells like mala, but it is different. 951 01:03:25,426 --> 01:03:29,305 I guess we will find out when the competition begins. 952 01:03:32,475 --> 01:03:35,770 I am very curious to see 953 01:03:35,853 --> 01:03:40,650 what is making the Joseon king so confident. 954 01:03:48,407 --> 01:03:50,618 {\an8}However great her skills may be, 955 01:03:50,701 --> 01:03:53,120 how can he put the nation's fate on the line over a competition? 956 01:03:53,204 --> 01:03:56,249 The Ming envoy brought three cooks of his own, 957 01:03:56,332 --> 01:03:58,084 so it seems he had planned it all along. 958 01:03:58,793 --> 01:04:02,380 The Grand Royal Queen Dowager is devising a plan, 959 01:04:02,463 --> 01:04:04,215 so do not worry too much. 960 01:04:05,258 --> 01:04:08,553 Son, if our cooks lose this competition, 961 01:04:08,636 --> 01:04:10,847 it will greatly damage His Majesty's reputation. 962 01:04:11,931 --> 01:04:14,475 Have you any clever device? 963 01:04:15,184 --> 01:04:16,143 Father. 964 01:04:16,894 --> 01:04:18,187 Do not worry too much. 965 01:04:19,480 --> 01:04:22,358 They can do what they want, but they are in the land of Joseon. 966 01:04:24,193 --> 01:04:27,196 I will not allow them to get their way. 967 01:04:27,280 --> 01:04:29,115 I cannot accept that. 968 01:04:43,754 --> 01:04:44,964 SWEET 969 01:04:52,638 --> 01:04:54,181 MEAT 970 01:04:54,932 --> 01:04:55,766 FISH 971 01:05:07,862 --> 01:05:09,155 He says you can pick first, Your Majesty. 972 01:05:09,655 --> 01:05:10,489 No. 973 01:05:11,657 --> 01:05:13,409 You should pick first. 974 01:05:18,748 --> 01:05:20,917 He is suggesting picking at the same time. 975 01:05:21,959 --> 01:05:22,835 Shall we do that? 976 01:05:40,102 --> 01:05:41,854 Mu, meaning "nonexistent," and yuk, meaning "meat." 977 01:05:41,938 --> 01:05:44,815 Mu, meaning "nonexistent," and yuk, meaning "meat"! 978 01:05:46,859 --> 01:05:48,569 For the first round, 979 01:05:49,278 --> 01:05:52,156 they will have to make a meat dish that has never been seen before. 980 01:05:53,074 --> 01:05:56,827 Correct. A meat dish the world has never seen. 981 01:06:05,795 --> 01:06:08,923 You pick the next one, Chief Royal Cook. 982 01:06:10,257 --> 01:06:11,384 Pardon? 983 01:06:11,467 --> 01:06:12,969 Me? 984 01:06:13,761 --> 01:06:14,595 Yes. 985 01:06:18,683 --> 01:06:19,934 Bailong. 986 01:06:21,769 --> 01:06:23,229 Yes, my lord. 987 01:06:48,254 --> 01:06:50,214 Ji, meaning "know," and yeok, meaning "change." 988 01:06:50,297 --> 01:06:52,717 Ji, meaning "know," and yeok, meaning "change"! 989 01:06:55,052 --> 01:06:57,179 "Know" and "change"… 990 01:07:02,309 --> 01:07:04,186 He suggests picking again, as the combination makes no sense. 991 01:07:04,270 --> 01:07:06,522 "Know" and "change"… 992 01:07:11,027 --> 01:07:15,448 Diplomacy is about learning and understanding each other's cultures. 993 01:07:16,407 --> 01:07:17,283 With that being said, 994 01:07:18,200 --> 01:07:20,494 how about we cook each other's fare? 995 01:07:22,204 --> 01:07:24,331 Are you suggesting that for the second round, 996 01:07:24,415 --> 01:07:27,543 the Ming cooks are to make a Joseon dish, 997 01:07:27,626 --> 01:07:30,046 and the Joseon cooks are to make a Ming dish? 998 01:07:30,880 --> 01:07:32,298 That is exactly it. 999 01:07:34,467 --> 01:07:36,302 What an interesting idea. 1000 01:07:38,220 --> 01:07:39,638 Why is he so relaxed? 1001 01:07:40,222 --> 01:07:42,683 Is he that confident they can cook Joseon dishes? 1002 01:07:42,767 --> 01:07:45,728 It is time to pick the third theme. 1003 01:07:53,778 --> 01:07:55,738 Will you do the honors, Uncle? 1004 01:07:58,157 --> 01:07:59,200 Your Highness. 1005 01:07:59,909 --> 01:08:01,202 - Your Highness. - What? 1006 01:08:01,744 --> 01:08:03,329 - What? - You are to pick one. 1007 01:08:03,412 --> 01:08:04,246 Pick one? 1008 01:08:05,414 --> 01:08:06,540 Oh, of course. 1009 01:08:07,666 --> 01:08:08,751 Me? 1010 01:08:08,834 --> 01:08:11,712 Yes. You are the Superintendent of Saongwon, Office of Royal Meals, 1011 01:08:12,421 --> 01:08:13,756 so you shall pick one. 1012 01:08:15,466 --> 01:08:17,176 Very well then. 1013 01:08:17,843 --> 01:08:20,096 I like the feeling of suspense. 1014 01:08:21,472 --> 01:08:22,515 Kong Wenli. 1015 01:08:23,265 --> 01:08:24,642 Yes, my lord. 1016 01:08:28,062 --> 01:08:29,647 Let me see. 1017 01:08:42,243 --> 01:08:44,411 Tang, meaning "soup," and sam, meaning "ginseng." 1018 01:08:44,495 --> 01:08:47,456 Tang, meaning "soup," and sam, meaning "ginseng"! 1019 01:08:51,085 --> 01:08:54,130 Is not their fare known for soups? 1020 01:08:54,797 --> 01:08:56,799 It will be a tough round. 1021 01:08:56,882 --> 01:08:58,050 It seems so. 1022 01:09:00,261 --> 01:09:02,012 "Ginseng" and "soup"… 1023 01:09:03,556 --> 01:09:05,432 I see we have soup. 1024 01:09:07,685 --> 01:09:09,103 Then in the final round, 1025 01:09:10,062 --> 01:09:11,772 they will make a soup dish containing ginseng. 1026 01:09:22,616 --> 01:09:26,495 He is suggesting raising the stakes now that the themes have been decided. 1027 01:09:28,831 --> 01:09:31,458 He wishes to raise the stakes now? 1028 01:09:34,670 --> 01:09:36,005 How so? 1029 01:09:45,014 --> 01:09:46,974 He would like 100 tribute women on top of what was agreed, 1030 01:09:47,057 --> 01:09:50,060 as well as the right to harvest Joseon ginseng. 1031 01:09:50,144 --> 01:09:53,147 - What did he say? - What nonsense is that? 1032 01:09:53,230 --> 01:09:55,149 - What utter nonsense. - Goodness. 1033 01:10:03,157 --> 01:10:04,200 In that case, 1034 01:10:05,201 --> 01:10:07,161 we shall also add to our conditions. 1035 01:10:10,581 --> 01:10:11,749 If Joseon wins, 1036 01:10:12,333 --> 01:10:15,044 the Ming is to receive only half the tribute 1037 01:10:15,127 --> 01:10:17,254 and allow Joseon to purchase 1038 01:10:17,338 --> 01:10:20,257 as much sugarcane and flour as we wish before they are harvested. 1039 01:10:24,094 --> 01:10:28,641 As much flour as they wish? 1040 01:10:31,769 --> 01:10:33,979 How is this any different from asking our great nation 1041 01:10:34,063 --> 01:10:35,439 to pay tribute to Joseon instead? 1042 01:10:38,150 --> 01:10:40,486 What is the matter? Are you not confident you will win? 1043 01:10:42,863 --> 01:10:45,824 He says this is a matter that requires the opinion of the Emperor and the court, 1044 01:10:47,493 --> 01:10:49,578 and that he cannot make the decision on his own. 1045 01:10:51,580 --> 01:10:54,333 Then we shall adhere to what we previously agreed on. 1046 01:11:03,842 --> 01:11:06,720 He says if the Ming loses, he will strongly petition the Emperor 1047 01:11:06,804 --> 01:11:08,138 to accept the conditions. 1048 01:11:10,516 --> 01:11:11,767 Very well. 1049 01:11:11,850 --> 01:11:15,562 Chief Royal Secretary, record all that was discussed today. 1050 01:11:15,646 --> 01:11:18,399 The cooks representing each nation will compete in a total of three rounds, 1051 01:11:18,482 --> 01:11:20,192 {\an8}and the competition will last one sijin. 1052 01:11:20,276 --> 01:11:21,110 {\an8}ONE SIJIN: APPROXIMATELY TWO HOURS 1053 01:11:21,193 --> 01:11:23,862 {\an8}The time to select the dishes and prepare the ingredients 1054 01:11:23,946 --> 01:11:24,947 will be three days. 1055 01:11:29,159 --> 01:11:31,662 Which might not be enough time, 1056 01:11:31,745 --> 01:11:33,122 so it will be five days. 1057 01:11:36,041 --> 01:11:37,126 Very well. 1058 01:11:37,209 --> 01:11:40,129 Five days shall it be. 1059 01:11:40,212 --> 01:11:41,297 In conclusion, the competition 1060 01:11:41,380 --> 01:11:43,841 {\an8}will be held in five days at misi, thirteenth to fifteenth hour, 1061 01:11:43,924 --> 01:11:45,301 {\an8}at Huijeongdang. 1062 01:11:46,218 --> 01:11:47,553 The cooks from both nations 1063 01:11:47,636 --> 01:11:49,221 shall step forward to pay their respects to each other. 1064 01:12:06,238 --> 01:12:08,449 You left your knife in the royal kitchen yesterday. 1065 01:12:12,161 --> 01:12:15,873 I brought it back to Taepyeonggwan, Official Reception Hall, safe and sound. 1066 01:12:26,050 --> 01:12:27,468 How rude. 1067 01:12:28,052 --> 01:12:29,595 Is this 1068 01:12:30,220 --> 01:12:31,680 the Joseon way? 1069 01:12:34,475 --> 01:12:38,645 How dare they challenge me outright? 1070 01:12:42,733 --> 01:12:44,651 They completely ruined the blade. 1071 01:13:01,877 --> 01:13:03,462 Brace yourselves, envoys. 1072 01:13:04,671 --> 01:13:06,465 I'll give you a blazing hot taste. 1073 01:13:15,391 --> 01:13:17,810 PRESSURE COOKER, PACKING, COMPRESS, CAST-IRON POT 1074 01:13:38,872 --> 01:13:41,792 BON APPÉTIT, YOUR MAJESTY 1075 01:13:41,875 --> 01:13:42,793 {\an8}This pressure cooker. 1076 01:13:42,876 --> 01:13:46,422 {\an8}There is one man in Joseon who can make this. 1077 01:13:46,505 --> 01:13:48,632 {\an8}He is the descendant of the grand military protector Jang Yeong-sil. 1078 01:13:48,715 --> 01:13:50,634 {\an8}I should accompany you. 1079 01:13:51,260 --> 01:13:53,220 {\an8}- My legs are killing me. - What a pain. 1080 01:13:53,303 --> 01:13:54,638 {\an8}Your Majesty, please! 1081 01:13:55,222 --> 01:13:56,056 {\an8}It's a cannon. 1082 01:13:56,140 --> 01:13:58,267 {\an8}- Get out of here! - Is he out of his mind? 1083 01:13:58,350 --> 01:14:00,894 {\an8}His Majesty has left the palace again? 1084 01:14:00,978 --> 01:14:05,149 {\an8}A lot of dangerous things happen outside the palace. 1085 01:14:05,232 --> 01:14:06,108 {\an8}The target 1086 01:14:06,900 --> 01:14:08,610 {\an8}is the chief royal cook. 1087 01:14:08,694 --> 01:14:10,529 {\an8}Cook Yeon! 1088 01:14:12,823 --> 01:14:17,828 {\an8}Subtitle translation by: Jennifer Jean Lim