1 00:00:45,754 --> 00:00:49,966 BON APPÉTIT, YOUR MAJESTY 2 00:00:51,551 --> 00:00:53,762 Being a tyrant's chef 3 00:00:53,845 --> 00:00:56,681 means risking my life on consecutive tests. 4 00:00:57,599 --> 00:01:01,144 The situation calls for it against my will. 5 00:01:01,227 --> 00:01:02,812 {\an8}YI HEON KING OF JOSEON 6 00:01:11,529 --> 00:01:14,783 Your Royal Highness, please reveal the theme. 7 00:01:14,866 --> 00:01:17,035 GRAND ROYAL QUEEN DOWAGER INJU YI HEON'S GRANDMOTHER 8 00:01:17,118 --> 00:01:19,245 QUEEN DOWAGER JAHYEON YI HEON'S STEPMOTHER 9 00:01:22,040 --> 00:01:24,042 KANG MOK-JU FOURTH JUNIOR CONSORT, YI HEON'S CONCUBINE 10 00:01:34,844 --> 00:01:36,346 MAENG MAN-SU EIGHTH-RANK SENIOR COOK 11 00:01:36,429 --> 00:01:37,931 EOM BONG-SIK SEVENTH-RANK SENIOR COOK 12 00:02:13,383 --> 00:02:14,259 What letter is that? 13 00:02:16,719 --> 00:02:18,012 That's cursive. 14 00:02:18,096 --> 00:02:19,139 What does that say? 15 00:02:19,722 --> 00:02:20,807 Yi? 16 00:02:20,890 --> 00:02:21,891 Filial piety? 17 00:02:22,517 --> 00:02:24,853 The theme of the competition is… 18 00:02:25,436 --> 00:02:26,354 filial piety. 19 00:02:27,480 --> 00:02:30,150 Right. It can't be the family name, Yi. 20 00:02:32,735 --> 00:02:35,446 The food you will prepare for this competition 21 00:02:35,530 --> 00:02:38,074 should incorporate the spirit of filial piety. 22 00:02:38,158 --> 00:02:40,326 The ingredients must include 23 00:02:41,035 --> 00:02:44,330 tofu and doenjang, soybean paste. 24 00:02:45,790 --> 00:02:46,749 {\an8}You will have 25 00:02:47,792 --> 00:02:49,335 {\an8}two hours. 26 00:02:51,171 --> 00:02:53,298 Now, you may begin. 27 00:03:02,432 --> 00:03:05,018 {\an8}THE COMPETITION BEGINS 28 00:03:05,602 --> 00:03:08,730 {\an8}The current time is osibangak. 29 00:03:08,813 --> 00:03:09,856 {\an8}OSIBANGAK: AROUND NOON 30 00:03:15,028 --> 00:03:17,071 FILIAL PIETY 31 00:03:18,698 --> 00:03:22,869 I won't stand a chance if I cook a traditional palace dish. 32 00:03:23,453 --> 00:03:24,704 Focus. 33 00:03:25,538 --> 00:03:29,417 Tofu and doenjang… 34 00:03:29,500 --> 00:03:31,628 Daddy made something new for you. 35 00:03:32,378 --> 00:03:33,421 What's this? 36 00:03:33,504 --> 00:03:36,758 - Ever heard of doenjang pasta? - Doenjang pasta? 37 00:03:36,841 --> 00:03:38,217 It's so good, Dad. 38 00:03:38,301 --> 00:03:40,470 Is it? Eat up. 39 00:03:41,763 --> 00:03:42,847 That's it. 40 00:03:42,931 --> 00:03:46,935 Let's make doenjang pasta that Dad often made for me. 41 00:03:47,018 --> 00:03:50,647 I'm sure the Grand Royal Queen Dowager will like it. 42 00:03:54,692 --> 00:03:57,028 Gwinyeo. Do not make a mistake. 43 00:03:57,820 --> 00:03:59,197 There will be no mercy. 44 00:04:00,448 --> 00:04:02,158 What's with that smirk? 45 00:04:02,951 --> 00:04:04,494 Unbelievable. 46 00:04:15,046 --> 00:04:18,758 The key to making good food is using good ingredients. 47 00:04:20,593 --> 00:04:22,679 There's no way I'll lose. 48 00:04:24,222 --> 00:04:25,723 My goodness. 49 00:04:28,935 --> 00:04:32,021 Your Majesty, you must be disappointed. 50 00:04:32,105 --> 00:04:36,109 You seem to have grown quite close to the gwinyeo cook. 51 00:04:38,278 --> 00:04:39,570 Grandmother. 52 00:04:39,654 --> 00:04:41,698 They say you can only know the depth of water by crossing it, 53 00:04:41,781 --> 00:04:43,908 and that you can only know a person by befriending them. 54 00:04:44,701 --> 00:04:48,746 It is too early to assume who will become the winner. 55 00:04:48,830 --> 00:04:50,790 But you should know, Your Majesty, 56 00:04:50,873 --> 00:04:54,752 I have been feeling rather tired lately 57 00:04:54,836 --> 00:04:56,170 and have lost my appetite. 58 00:04:56,254 --> 00:04:58,506 You are known to be sensitive 59 00:04:59,048 --> 00:05:01,009 and lack appetite, 60 00:05:01,092 --> 00:05:03,219 and yet you say you are tired and have no appetite? 61 00:05:03,803 --> 00:05:06,764 That makes this competition much more interesting. 62 00:05:08,558 --> 00:05:12,145 I look forward to seeing if the new chief royal cook 63 00:05:13,563 --> 00:05:16,024 can do well and restore your lost appetite. 64 00:05:19,986 --> 00:05:21,863 She and her skills even dissuaded me 65 00:05:22,447 --> 00:05:23,906 from taking her life. 66 00:05:25,074 --> 00:05:26,576 We will soon find out. 67 00:05:28,745 --> 00:05:30,204 We shall see 68 00:05:30,830 --> 00:05:33,041 if things go your way. 69 00:05:33,624 --> 00:05:36,461 Your Majesty, what I wish to cut today 70 00:05:37,045 --> 00:05:38,463 is not the gwinyeo's arm. 71 00:05:41,049 --> 00:05:42,759 It is your heart that is drawn to her. 72 00:05:43,926 --> 00:05:48,848 COURSE N° 4 **** AND SPINACH DOENJANG SOUP 73 00:06:12,580 --> 00:06:13,456 {\an8}They took everything? 74 00:06:16,167 --> 00:06:18,336 {\an8}No, give me that. 75 00:06:18,419 --> 00:06:19,253 {\an8}Tofu. 76 00:06:23,299 --> 00:06:25,176 {\an8}Oh no. They're all smashed. 77 00:06:27,386 --> 00:06:28,763 Are you serious? 78 00:06:28,846 --> 00:06:30,306 I can't believe those people. 79 00:06:33,267 --> 00:06:34,644 I have won. 80 00:06:35,895 --> 00:06:37,313 When it comes to gray mullet, 81 00:06:37,396 --> 00:06:39,524 the ones with a white coat over their eyes tend to be the tastiest. 82 00:06:39,607 --> 00:06:41,818 Come on, can you not even catch that? 83 00:06:43,528 --> 00:06:44,487 Come here! 84 00:06:58,501 --> 00:07:01,796 I don't mind that the tofu is crushed, 85 00:07:01,879 --> 00:07:04,507 but I don't have enough doenjang for anything. 86 00:07:05,216 --> 00:07:07,343 What do I do? 87 00:07:09,178 --> 00:07:11,180 They're so nasty. 88 00:07:12,014 --> 00:07:13,391 What do I do? 89 00:07:16,436 --> 00:07:17,979 This is spinach. 90 00:07:18,062 --> 00:07:19,188 It's really fresh. 91 00:07:19,856 --> 00:07:20,773 Then again, 92 00:07:20,857 --> 00:07:23,734 spinach was introduced in late-Goryeo and early-Joseon, 93 00:07:23,818 --> 00:07:25,695 so it makes sense that they have some. 94 00:07:25,778 --> 00:07:26,654 Right. 95 00:07:26,737 --> 00:07:30,700 Spinach is good for bones and anemia, 96 00:07:30,783 --> 00:07:32,702 so it's perfect for her, considering her health condition. 97 00:07:32,785 --> 00:07:34,245 Let's add spinach pesto. 98 00:07:34,328 --> 00:07:36,789 Okay, spinach. 99 00:07:36,873 --> 00:07:38,416 Why are you still here? 100 00:07:38,499 --> 00:07:39,709 Mister Eunuch Yoon. 101 00:07:39,792 --> 00:07:41,961 {\an8}The other cooks already got all the ingredients they needed 102 00:07:42,044 --> 00:07:44,255 {\an8}and returned to the yard of the Grand Royal Queen Dowager's quarters. 103 00:07:44,338 --> 00:07:47,383 - Could I get some doenjang? - Doenjang? 104 00:07:47,467 --> 00:07:49,927 They must have some in the pot in Saongwon, Office of Royal Meals. 105 00:07:50,011 --> 00:07:53,431 The other cooks took everything, so it's empty. 106 00:07:53,514 --> 00:07:55,600 Oh dear. What to do about that? 107 00:07:55,683 --> 00:07:58,311 {\an8}That is all the jeolmi doenjang we have left. 108 00:07:58,394 --> 00:08:00,271 {\an8}So that was the doenjang made with black soybeans. 109 00:08:00,354 --> 00:08:03,649 No wonder it was deep, rich, and flavorful. 110 00:08:03,733 --> 00:08:05,151 What should I do now? 111 00:08:05,234 --> 00:08:07,904 The quality of doenjang decides the outcome of the dish. 112 00:08:07,987 --> 00:08:09,322 It is not jeolmi doenjang, 113 00:08:09,405 --> 00:08:11,908 but we have some three-year-old doenjang in the backyard. 114 00:08:12,408 --> 00:08:13,284 Follow me. 115 00:08:13,951 --> 00:08:15,036 Do you really? 116 00:08:15,119 --> 00:08:16,078 Thank you! 117 00:08:16,162 --> 00:08:17,622 Thank you, mister. 118 00:08:18,289 --> 00:08:20,166 A cooking competition? 119 00:08:20,750 --> 00:08:22,710 All sorts of petitions and impertinent remarks 120 00:08:22,793 --> 00:08:26,214 have been going about the palace, which in itself is a disgrace, 121 00:08:26,297 --> 00:08:29,050 so it seems Her Royal Highness decided to step in. 122 00:08:29,133 --> 00:08:31,427 I understand her intentions, 123 00:08:31,511 --> 00:08:35,056 but do we have the leisure to wait for the result of a competition? 124 00:08:35,139 --> 00:08:38,434 Even if the lowly wench were to win, 125 00:08:38,518 --> 00:08:40,603 we must not accept the gwinyeo 126 00:08:40,686 --> 00:08:42,563 becoming the chief royal cook. 127 00:08:42,647 --> 00:08:44,774 You are frustratingly shortsighted. 128 00:08:44,857 --> 00:08:48,152 His Majesty will not step back. 129 00:08:48,945 --> 00:08:50,655 - How about we-- - Oh my goodness! 130 00:08:51,697 --> 00:08:52,698 Oh dear. 131 00:08:53,533 --> 00:08:54,992 I apologize. 132 00:08:55,076 --> 00:08:57,036 My hands are so weak. 133 00:08:57,662 --> 00:08:58,913 Do not worry about it. 134 00:08:58,996 --> 00:09:00,873 - It is fine, Your Highness. - Goodness me. 135 00:09:01,499 --> 00:09:02,667 Your Highness. 136 00:09:03,668 --> 00:09:05,920 Please share your insight with us. 137 00:09:09,799 --> 00:09:10,841 Poop. 138 00:09:11,551 --> 00:09:13,469 I must go empty my bowels. 139 00:09:14,011 --> 00:09:15,513 Where is the outhouse? 140 00:09:15,596 --> 00:09:18,266 - Your Highness, are you all right? - No. 141 00:09:18,349 --> 00:09:19,934 The outhouse. I cannot wait. 142 00:09:20,017 --> 00:09:21,310 - Where is it? - Come with me. 143 00:09:21,394 --> 00:09:23,729 - Oh dear. Let us go. - Be gentle. 144 00:09:23,813 --> 00:09:25,481 It has come out. Oh good lord. 145 00:09:26,440 --> 00:09:29,026 - Walk slowly. - Do not touch me! 146 00:10:20,453 --> 00:10:21,454 Cook Maeng. 147 00:10:22,330 --> 00:10:23,706 Is it eomandu you are making? 148 00:10:24,332 --> 00:10:26,792 You may have learned to cook in Waegwan, a Japanese village, 149 00:10:26,876 --> 00:10:29,420 but you should know that if the fish slices are not uniform, 150 00:10:29,503 --> 00:10:32,298 the part that is wrapped with the thinner slices will burst 151 00:10:32,381 --> 00:10:34,175 when you steam them. 152 00:10:34,258 --> 00:10:36,594 You are in no position to worry about me. 153 00:10:37,428 --> 00:10:39,680 I see you are preparing yeonpotang. 154 00:10:39,764 --> 00:10:42,683 You should carefully watch how long you cook the tofu. 155 00:10:43,351 --> 00:10:46,145 I will take this opportunity to show you 156 00:10:46,228 --> 00:10:47,647 what I learned in Sichuan. 157 00:11:17,551 --> 00:11:20,096 Relax, Yeon Ji-young. You can do this. 158 00:12:10,813 --> 00:12:13,524 It seems the gwinyeo cook made a dough. 159 00:12:13,607 --> 00:12:15,693 Could she be making noodles? 160 00:12:15,776 --> 00:12:18,904 That is too simple a dish for a competition. 161 00:12:18,988 --> 00:12:23,075 She is blanching a strange vegetable. 162 00:12:23,159 --> 00:12:25,369 I have never seen that in my life. 163 00:12:25,453 --> 00:12:26,871 First Junior Consort Sung. 164 00:12:26,954 --> 00:12:28,581 {\an8}Do you not even know spinage? 165 00:12:29,498 --> 00:12:31,792 {\an8}It makes sense that you do not know since you have never done any chores. 166 00:12:31,876 --> 00:12:33,711 Is that called spinage? 167 00:12:34,336 --> 00:12:36,589 {\an8}But that is a muknamul meant to be dried before eating. 168 00:12:36,672 --> 00:12:38,507 {\an8}MUKNAMUL: VEGETABLES MEANT TO BE DRIED AND STORED FOR LATER CONSUMPTION 169 00:12:38,591 --> 00:12:41,343 And now she is crushing it with something else. 170 00:12:41,927 --> 00:12:44,096 Is she ignorant or just brave? 171 00:12:44,180 --> 00:12:47,266 It looks like the gwinyeo will lose an arm today. 172 00:12:47,349 --> 00:12:49,560 She will be crying out in pain soon. 173 00:12:49,643 --> 00:12:51,103 Will you be quiet? 174 00:12:51,187 --> 00:12:52,354 - Yes, Your Royal Highness. - Yes, Your Royal Highness. 175 00:12:52,438 --> 00:12:55,191 What could she be cooking? 176 00:12:55,274 --> 00:12:59,069 The gwinyeo seems to lack in many ways compared to the other cooks. 177 00:12:59,737 --> 00:13:03,532 Cook Maeng seems to be making eomandu 178 00:13:03,616 --> 00:13:05,451 Her Royal Highness praised at the last banquet. 179 00:13:06,452 --> 00:13:10,080 It looks like Cook Eom is making his famous yeonpotang. 180 00:13:10,164 --> 00:13:11,999 Just watching them makes me feel hungry already. 181 00:13:13,459 --> 00:13:15,711 Eomandu and yeonpotang. 182 00:13:17,004 --> 00:13:18,380 I look forward to tasting them. 183 00:13:19,006 --> 00:13:20,216 What about you, Your Majesty? 184 00:13:20,883 --> 00:13:22,384 I am not so sure. 185 00:13:22,885 --> 00:13:23,886 No matter how good they are, 186 00:13:24,595 --> 00:13:26,263 we already know what they taste like. 187 00:13:28,015 --> 00:13:30,184 You still seem to have great hope 188 00:13:30,267 --> 00:13:33,437 about what the gwinyeo cook will make. 189 00:13:33,521 --> 00:13:34,355 Indeed. 190 00:13:34,438 --> 00:13:37,608 The chief royal cook's dishes left me in awe every time. 191 00:13:39,443 --> 00:13:40,778 I cannot wait to find out 192 00:13:41,320 --> 00:13:45,115 if I will also taste what you tasted 193 00:13:45,199 --> 00:13:46,742 and be left in awe. 194 00:13:47,451 --> 00:13:49,370 You should feel it for yourself. 195 00:13:50,079 --> 00:13:52,081 Lips may tell lies, 196 00:13:52,665 --> 00:13:55,543 but the tip of a tongue only tells the truth. 197 00:14:20,109 --> 00:14:23,487 Doenjang soup carries a personal meaning to Her Royal Highness, 198 00:14:23,571 --> 00:14:24,822 so she often asks for it. 199 00:14:25,865 --> 00:14:27,533 A refreshing savory flavor? 200 00:14:27,616 --> 00:14:30,411 She has always had a small appetite since she was a child. 201 00:14:30,494 --> 00:14:31,787 From what I heard, 202 00:14:31,871 --> 00:14:33,622 she could not eat at all on the day she entered the palace 203 00:14:33,706 --> 00:14:36,000 because she cried so much at the thought of leaving her parents. 204 00:14:36,083 --> 00:14:38,127 So she has a small appetite. 205 00:14:38,210 --> 00:14:40,546 I heard that the last food her mother made for her 206 00:14:41,130 --> 00:14:44,258 was soup made with doenjang from the region near the Seomjin River. 207 00:14:44,341 --> 00:14:46,635 Her mother mixed rice in the soup, 208 00:14:46,719 --> 00:14:49,555 and she said the soup she tasted then was excellent 209 00:14:49,638 --> 00:14:52,016 and has been missing it ever since. 210 00:14:52,558 --> 00:14:56,270 I believe she said it had a refreshing savory flavor. 211 00:14:57,062 --> 00:14:57,897 What then? 212 00:14:57,980 --> 00:15:01,650 The cooks did their best to replicate that flavor in their soups, 213 00:15:01,734 --> 00:15:04,278 but she always said it did not taste right. 214 00:15:05,321 --> 00:15:06,780 What do I do? 215 00:15:06,864 --> 00:15:09,533 What gave the refreshing savory flavor 216 00:15:09,617 --> 00:15:12,244 that the Grand Royal Queen Dowager misses? 217 00:15:12,828 --> 00:15:16,540 Did she just feel that way because it was the last meal her mother made for her? 218 00:15:18,083 --> 00:15:21,128 I don't think doenjang pasta will be good enough. 219 00:15:23,130 --> 00:15:23,964 Miss. 220 00:15:24,048 --> 00:15:26,842 What are you doing with your mind elsewhere? 221 00:15:26,926 --> 00:15:28,761 You need to concentrate. 222 00:15:33,891 --> 00:15:36,310 The broth smells fantastic. 223 00:15:36,393 --> 00:15:38,354 It is time to chop some green onions. 224 00:15:40,147 --> 00:15:43,108 Oh dear. Did I use them up already? 225 00:15:44,777 --> 00:15:47,404 Cook Maeng, lend me some green onions. 226 00:15:48,822 --> 00:15:50,783 I put too much in my broth, you see. 227 00:15:51,367 --> 00:15:53,953 Why are you not answering me? Do you not hear me? 228 00:15:54,620 --> 00:15:56,038 Oh, come on. 229 00:15:56,664 --> 00:15:58,874 I asked you for some green onions. 230 00:16:00,125 --> 00:16:01,377 This is an official competition. 231 00:16:01,460 --> 00:16:04,922 Not preparing enough ingredients is also a good reason for elimination. 232 00:16:05,005 --> 00:16:06,966 There can only be one chief royal cook. 233 00:16:07,049 --> 00:16:09,051 I did not take you for that kind of person, 234 00:16:09,134 --> 00:16:10,302 but you are so heartless. 235 00:16:14,390 --> 00:16:16,225 A refreshing savory flavor. 236 00:16:16,308 --> 00:16:18,394 How did she make such a flavor? 237 00:16:18,477 --> 00:16:19,895 What do I need to… 238 00:16:21,063 --> 00:16:22,147 What are you doing? 239 00:16:22,648 --> 00:16:23,482 Let go! 240 00:16:24,233 --> 00:16:25,067 Why, you! 241 00:16:37,663 --> 00:16:38,622 How could you? 242 00:16:41,083 --> 00:16:43,335 Jeez, they're fighting at a time like this? 243 00:17:03,397 --> 00:17:04,940 A refreshing savory flavor. 244 00:17:06,066 --> 00:17:07,192 That's it. 245 00:17:09,153 --> 00:17:11,655 I have enough to make the broth. 246 00:17:18,412 --> 00:17:20,414 - What are you doing? - Just a moment. 247 00:17:20,497 --> 00:17:22,249 Where are you running off to during the competition? 248 00:17:22,332 --> 00:17:24,626 Just let me get something really quick! 249 00:17:27,337 --> 00:17:30,799 I need to get more ingredients. It won't take long! 250 00:17:30,883 --> 00:17:31,842 Bring her here. 251 00:17:31,925 --> 00:17:33,635 But… Please. 252 00:17:34,511 --> 00:17:35,846 Oh, come on. 253 00:17:41,769 --> 00:17:42,895 What is the matter? 254 00:17:44,313 --> 00:17:47,733 I would like to get one more ingredient. Could you please allow it? 255 00:17:47,816 --> 00:17:49,693 What nonsense is this? 256 00:17:49,777 --> 00:17:51,528 Return to your station this instant. 257 00:17:52,362 --> 00:17:53,489 I apologize. 258 00:17:53,572 --> 00:17:55,949 - But-- - What is the ingredient that you need? 259 00:17:57,076 --> 00:17:59,870 - It is-- - If I may interject, 260 00:17:59,953 --> 00:18:02,206 this cannot be allowed, Your Majesty. 261 00:18:03,916 --> 00:18:07,252 We do not yet know what the other cooks will present. 262 00:18:07,336 --> 00:18:10,631 However, now that their dishes are starting to take shape, 263 00:18:10,714 --> 00:18:12,800 she wants to add an ingredient midway? 264 00:18:13,801 --> 00:18:16,512 She must have realized that she is no match for the other cooks 265 00:18:16,595 --> 00:18:19,139 and is trying to change what she is making. 266 00:18:19,223 --> 00:18:21,850 The rule was to complete the dish within the given time. 267 00:18:21,934 --> 00:18:24,019 No one said anything about not being able to use more ingredients. 268 00:18:24,103 --> 00:18:26,438 Even if that were the case, 269 00:18:26,522 --> 00:18:29,900 you have seen enough to know what the other cooks are making. 270 00:18:29,983 --> 00:18:33,987 It would not be fair to allow the gwinyeo cook to add more ingredients. 271 00:18:39,409 --> 00:18:41,537 It's true that I changed my mind about my dish, 272 00:18:41,620 --> 00:18:44,414 but it's not for the reason you speak of. 273 00:18:45,165 --> 00:18:49,002 Changing your dish midway is not at all easy. 274 00:18:50,754 --> 00:18:52,131 There's no time! 275 00:18:52,965 --> 00:18:55,050 That is your situation and your problem. 276 00:18:55,134 --> 00:18:56,051 Grandmother. 277 00:18:56,593 --> 00:18:59,805 As Consort Kang said, it is unfair, 278 00:18:59,888 --> 00:19:01,056 but as the chief royal cook said, 279 00:19:01,140 --> 00:19:03,809 there were no rules against using more ingredients either. 280 00:19:05,811 --> 00:19:08,063 So why not allow her to use another ingredient, 281 00:19:08,897 --> 00:19:10,399 and if she still loses, 282 00:19:12,067 --> 00:19:14,778 we cut off both her arms? 283 00:19:17,489 --> 00:19:19,158 You crazy bastard. 284 00:19:19,241 --> 00:19:21,076 Keep your mouth shut. 285 00:19:21,160 --> 00:19:23,579 Man, he's really pissing me off. 286 00:19:23,662 --> 00:19:26,415 That is truly a great idea, Your Majesty. 287 00:19:30,127 --> 00:19:31,336 Very well then. 288 00:19:31,420 --> 00:19:33,589 However, as Consort Kang said, 289 00:19:33,672 --> 00:19:36,550 if this turns out to be a trick on His Majesty and me, 290 00:19:36,633 --> 00:19:38,969 you must be prepared to give up your life. 291 00:19:40,596 --> 00:19:41,597 Okay. 292 00:19:42,389 --> 00:19:43,765 I understand. 293 00:19:45,684 --> 00:19:48,812 Ma'am, whether it's my arms or head, 294 00:19:48,896 --> 00:19:51,273 it would be the end for me anyway. 295 00:20:02,117 --> 00:20:03,410 I really don't have much time left. 296 00:20:05,370 --> 00:20:07,331 I can't finish in time if I leave now. 297 00:20:11,043 --> 00:20:12,002 Gil-geum. 298 00:20:12,961 --> 00:20:14,254 SEO GIL-GEUM GIRL WITH HEIGHTENED SENSE OF SMELL 299 00:20:14,338 --> 00:20:15,964 - Trust me. - Thanks. 300 00:20:28,518 --> 00:20:30,646 CHU-WOL INSPECTOR COURT LADY 301 00:20:52,834 --> 00:20:56,046 This is the only way to beat their jeolmi doenjang. 302 00:20:56,755 --> 00:20:58,006 I need to add a smoky flavor. 303 00:21:01,843 --> 00:21:03,595 What is with that obnoxious antic? 304 00:21:04,179 --> 00:21:05,681 What a crude act. 305 00:21:39,339 --> 00:21:41,717 What is she doing to the tofu? 306 00:21:41,800 --> 00:21:43,844 Did she just put it in oil? 307 00:21:46,013 --> 00:21:48,598 Just you wait, miss. 308 00:22:03,155 --> 00:22:04,489 Miss… 309 00:22:16,209 --> 00:22:18,170 What's taking Gil-geum so long? 310 00:22:28,764 --> 00:22:30,432 - Cook Maeng does not disappoint. - Great. 311 00:22:30,515 --> 00:22:32,893 I cannot wait to taste his eomandu. 312 00:22:36,104 --> 00:22:39,191 Cook Eom's yeonpotang looks marvelous as well. 313 00:22:40,067 --> 00:22:43,528 It looks like a small banquet is happening around the bowl. 314 00:22:44,112 --> 00:22:45,489 It certainly does. 315 00:22:52,829 --> 00:22:57,042 Did she just put fresh spinage into the hot broth? 316 00:22:57,125 --> 00:22:59,169 It is simply absurd to put muknamul in soup. 317 00:22:59,252 --> 00:23:00,420 What did you say? 318 00:23:00,504 --> 00:23:03,381 She put spinage in the doenjang soup? 319 00:23:05,467 --> 00:23:09,346 Is this a new dish, or have you lost your mind, Cook Yeon? 320 00:23:10,097 --> 00:23:11,473 You must have my grandmother 321 00:23:11,556 --> 00:23:14,184 taste the exquisite flavors of your dishes. 322 00:23:21,858 --> 00:23:23,610 Please, Gil-geum. 323 00:23:23,693 --> 00:23:25,112 I need you here now. 324 00:23:34,246 --> 00:23:35,330 Miss. 325 00:23:37,624 --> 00:23:38,625 Gil-geum! 326 00:23:41,878 --> 00:23:42,921 Gil-geum! 327 00:23:43,755 --> 00:23:45,173 I know I am late. 328 00:23:45,257 --> 00:23:47,217 - I am sorry. - What happened? 329 00:23:47,759 --> 00:23:48,844 Is that blood on your head? 330 00:23:48,927 --> 00:23:51,054 I will explain later. 331 00:23:51,138 --> 00:23:52,597 Hurry up and take this. 332 00:23:52,681 --> 00:23:53,932 Thank you, Gil-geum. 333 00:23:54,015 --> 00:23:55,725 Now go. 334 00:23:55,809 --> 00:23:58,687 Do not act recklessly, all right? 335 00:24:04,818 --> 00:24:06,778 Perfect. I can use them right away. 336 00:24:13,785 --> 00:24:17,330 What did the gwinyeo cook put in the pot? 337 00:24:18,707 --> 00:24:19,833 That is… 338 00:24:21,042 --> 00:24:23,253 I am afraid I do not know what that is. 339 00:24:23,336 --> 00:24:24,713 You do not know? 340 00:24:24,796 --> 00:24:28,592 Earlier on, she added spinage to the soup. 341 00:24:28,675 --> 00:24:31,178 Did this kind of cooking method exist? 342 00:24:31,761 --> 00:24:34,097 It is clearly doenjang soup, 343 00:24:34,181 --> 00:24:36,516 but she is making it in a way I have never seen before. 344 00:24:36,600 --> 00:24:39,853 This is so very bizarre. 345 00:24:39,936 --> 00:24:43,064 What if we all fall ill after tasting that? 346 00:24:43,648 --> 00:24:47,319 Can spinage cause an illness when consumed improperly? 347 00:24:47,402 --> 00:24:48,486 Unfortunately, 348 00:24:48,570 --> 00:24:51,573 I have never seen it boiled or seasoned in such a manner 349 00:24:51,656 --> 00:24:53,700 that I cannot say for certain. 350 00:24:53,783 --> 00:24:54,701 What? 351 00:24:54,784 --> 00:24:56,578 How are we to eat something like that? 352 00:24:57,162 --> 00:24:59,497 Shall I tell her to stop cooking? 353 00:25:02,375 --> 00:25:04,544 Are you insulting my authority? 354 00:25:04,628 --> 00:25:07,756 I ordered a competition for the position of the chief royal cook. 355 00:25:07,839 --> 00:25:10,717 Please forgive me, Your Majesty. I implore you. 356 00:25:10,800 --> 00:25:13,637 - I have committed a grave sin. - Your Majesty. 357 00:25:13,720 --> 00:25:16,765 Her words were merely based on the rules. 358 00:25:16,848 --> 00:25:19,392 She would not dare to insult you. 359 00:25:19,476 --> 00:25:21,311 Do not be so angry. 360 00:25:21,394 --> 00:25:22,354 The rules? 361 00:25:28,944 --> 00:25:30,946 Did you just say "the rules"? 362 00:25:31,988 --> 00:25:34,157 This competition was held because you doubted 363 00:25:34,241 --> 00:25:35,909 the chief royal cook's skills in the first place. 364 00:25:35,992 --> 00:25:37,452 In other words, 365 00:25:37,535 --> 00:25:39,788 you doubted the sanity and authority 366 00:25:40,664 --> 00:25:43,250 of the king who appointed her. 367 00:25:43,333 --> 00:25:45,085 - Your Majesty. - However, I agreed to the competition 368 00:25:45,168 --> 00:25:49,381 because I understood everyone's concern, as this was unprecedented. 369 00:25:49,464 --> 00:25:50,632 If you were to stop the competition 370 00:25:50,715 --> 00:25:53,677 even before trying the food, using rules as an excuse, 371 00:25:53,760 --> 00:25:55,845 just because Cook Yeon is making something you do not recognize, 372 00:25:55,929 --> 00:25:58,848 how would that make me look when I issued a royal command 373 00:25:58,932 --> 00:26:01,226 for them to compete for the position of the chief royal cook? 374 00:26:01,309 --> 00:26:04,104 Please calm down, Your Majesty. 375 00:26:04,187 --> 00:26:05,397 You are right, 376 00:26:05,480 --> 00:26:08,942 and there is no law forbidding her from becoming the chief royal cook. 377 00:26:09,025 --> 00:26:10,277 All I wish 378 00:26:10,360 --> 00:26:13,905 is that this does not become a disruptive precedent. 379 00:26:13,989 --> 00:26:16,866 I see very clearly how you feel, 380 00:26:16,950 --> 00:26:21,538 so all that is left is to taste the food and then decide. 381 00:26:22,789 --> 00:26:24,040 This competition 382 00:26:24,124 --> 00:26:27,794 was planned with the sole purpose of getting rid of the chief royal cook. 383 00:26:27,877 --> 00:26:29,379 Do not think that I am not aware of that. 384 00:26:32,507 --> 00:26:33,550 Do finish on time. 385 00:26:34,134 --> 00:26:35,218 Please. 386 00:27:17,010 --> 00:27:19,554 All hands off. 387 00:27:27,729 --> 00:27:28,980 Cook Yeon. 388 00:27:29,064 --> 00:27:31,399 It is down to the taste now. 389 00:27:31,483 --> 00:27:34,069 Will you officially become my cook, 390 00:27:35,153 --> 00:27:36,988 or will your life end now? 391 00:27:50,251 --> 00:27:52,921 {\an8}EOMANDU: A JOSEON ROYAL COURT DISH OF STEAMED DUMPLINGS 392 00:27:53,004 --> 00:27:55,632 {\an8}WITH THIN SLICES OF FISH USED AS THE DUMPLING SKIN 393 00:28:42,595 --> 00:28:45,724 It is moist and tender. 394 00:28:45,807 --> 00:28:50,228 How is it so moist, unlike most other dumplings? 395 00:28:50,812 --> 00:28:52,647 Your Royal Highness, the secret to that 396 00:28:52,731 --> 00:28:55,358 is the wrapping made with gray mullet flesh sliced thinly enough 397 00:28:55,442 --> 00:28:57,527 that you can see through it. 398 00:28:57,610 --> 00:28:59,904 This eomandu is incredibly tender. 399 00:29:02,449 --> 00:29:05,118 Wrapping made with gray mullet flesh coated with starch flour. 400 00:29:05,201 --> 00:29:07,620 The stuffing made with finely minced beef, 401 00:29:07,704 --> 00:29:09,789 stir-fried cucumber, mung bean sprouts, and tofu 402 00:29:09,873 --> 00:29:12,333 comes together and bursts out at once, 403 00:29:12,417 --> 00:29:14,002 flooding the mouth with flavor. 404 00:29:14,586 --> 00:29:17,213 I am always in awe of His Majesty's sense of taste. 405 00:29:17,797 --> 00:29:21,259 The eomandu was so delicious. I am lost for words. 406 00:29:21,342 --> 00:29:22,510 It is delicious. 407 00:29:23,094 --> 00:29:24,137 However… 408 00:29:26,431 --> 00:29:28,975 I do not taste the doenjang. 409 00:29:31,269 --> 00:29:34,147 I mixed some doenjang with vinegar and honey 410 00:29:34,230 --> 00:29:36,274 to make the dipping sauce. 411 00:29:38,526 --> 00:29:39,652 The dipping sauce. 412 00:29:53,249 --> 00:29:54,793 The doenjang does shine through. 413 00:29:56,211 --> 00:29:57,086 Still, it is a shame 414 00:29:58,213 --> 00:29:59,756 that you used it only for the sauce. 415 00:30:01,800 --> 00:30:03,468 I am enamored by the texture of the fish 416 00:30:03,551 --> 00:30:05,929 that melts away the moment it touches my tongue. 417 00:30:06,012 --> 00:30:09,057 Every ingredient in the stuffing retained its moisture 418 00:30:09,140 --> 00:30:11,935 while it was cooked to perfection. 419 00:30:12,018 --> 00:30:13,853 That is very true. 420 00:30:13,937 --> 00:30:17,732 It is an ideal food for someone my age to enjoy. 421 00:30:17,816 --> 00:30:19,484 I thank you for your generous praise. 422 00:30:21,069 --> 00:30:23,655 So, how would you say 423 00:30:23,738 --> 00:30:25,824 this dish speaks of filial piety? 424 00:30:26,407 --> 00:30:29,327 His Majesty is the father figure of all his subjects. 425 00:30:29,410 --> 00:30:32,997 His people sent ingredients from all over as a child would to a parent, 426 00:30:33,081 --> 00:30:34,791 and with that, 427 00:30:34,874 --> 00:30:37,502 I have prepared a dish for you, Your Royal Highness. 428 00:30:37,585 --> 00:30:39,838 If that were not the pinnacle of filial piety, 429 00:30:39,921 --> 00:30:41,881 I would not know what is. 430 00:30:43,216 --> 00:30:44,759 That is a sensible answer. 431 00:30:44,843 --> 00:30:46,636 It is a wise answer. 432 00:30:48,346 --> 00:30:49,722 If it is as you say, 433 00:30:49,806 --> 00:30:52,433 that would apply to all the dishes in the palace since they are made 434 00:30:53,142 --> 00:30:54,602 with ingredients received as tribute. 435 00:31:06,656 --> 00:31:10,368 {\an8}YEONPOTANG: A JOSEON ROYAL COURT DISH 436 00:31:10,451 --> 00:31:13,872 {\an8}OF CLEAR SOUP WITH TOFU COOKED IN THE BROTH 437 00:31:14,664 --> 00:31:16,457 Is this not tofu yeonpotang? 438 00:31:16,541 --> 00:31:19,002 It is, Your Royal Highness. 439 00:31:19,085 --> 00:31:22,338 I remembered how much you enjoyed it at the last banquet, 440 00:31:22,422 --> 00:31:24,173 and I did my best today. 441 00:31:50,783 --> 00:31:52,619 It has a very clean taste. 442 00:31:52,702 --> 00:31:56,539 Is there a particular reason the pan-fried tofu has such a clean taste? 443 00:31:56,623 --> 00:31:59,417 Instead of using beef for the stuffing, 444 00:31:59,500 --> 00:32:01,711 I used minced chicken, which makes it less greasy. 445 00:32:01,794 --> 00:32:04,130 That is why it is lighter and cleaner to the taste. 446 00:32:04,714 --> 00:32:07,258 How did you cook the pan-fried tofu? 447 00:32:07,342 --> 00:32:09,385 I cooked the sliced tofu on a griddle, 448 00:32:09,469 --> 00:32:12,221 then tied them with water parsley for the added fragrance. 449 00:32:12,305 --> 00:32:14,682 I then cooked it in chicken broth 450 00:32:14,766 --> 00:32:17,185 mixed with jeolmi doenjang to add depth to the flavor. 451 00:32:17,268 --> 00:32:20,980 That is why the pan-fried tofu and the soup paired well together. 452 00:32:21,064 --> 00:32:23,650 The aroma of the various rare mushrooms was also delectable. 453 00:32:23,733 --> 00:32:25,735 I am eternally honored, Your Majesty. 454 00:32:26,277 --> 00:32:27,695 I enhanced the flavor 455 00:32:27,779 --> 00:32:29,656 by using Pyogo mushrooms from Jinan and caterpillar fungus, 456 00:32:29,739 --> 00:32:31,699 which is good for boosting one's energy. 457 00:32:33,076 --> 00:32:37,538 What is the filial piety that your yeonpotang represents? 458 00:32:37,622 --> 00:32:39,415 According to the ancient Chinese book, Myeongsim Bogam, 459 00:32:39,499 --> 00:32:42,085 everything is accomplished when a household is harmonious, 460 00:32:42,168 --> 00:32:45,755 and the parents are filled with joy when the children are filial. 461 00:32:45,838 --> 00:32:48,174 I prepared this dish 462 00:32:48,257 --> 00:32:50,969 hoping that all the descendants of the royal family 463 00:32:51,052 --> 00:32:52,971 could gather round and eat this warm meal together. 464 00:32:53,054 --> 00:32:55,974 This is a warm dish that parents and children 465 00:32:56,057 --> 00:32:58,935 could sit around together and share. 466 00:32:59,018 --> 00:33:00,812 Yes, that is true. 467 00:33:00,895 --> 00:33:03,648 I am reminded of your banquet, Your Royal Highness. 468 00:33:03,731 --> 00:33:07,110 This time, the pan-fried tofu tasted better. 469 00:33:07,193 --> 00:33:09,112 It has an even richer flavor. 470 00:33:13,324 --> 00:33:14,617 Are you saying 471 00:33:14,701 --> 00:33:18,788 that extravagant dish represents a child's love for a parent? 472 00:33:20,289 --> 00:33:23,126 Yes. That is so, Your Majesty. 473 00:33:44,772 --> 00:33:45,898 Just soup? 474 00:33:46,983 --> 00:33:49,610 Is he an ally or an enemy? 475 00:33:50,236 --> 00:33:51,612 What were you thinking 476 00:33:52,572 --> 00:33:53,948 when you made this? 477 00:33:55,533 --> 00:33:58,911 This is a special doenjang soup for you, Your Royal Highness. 478 00:34:00,246 --> 00:34:01,414 Please taste it. 479 00:34:36,657 --> 00:34:38,576 What's with those looks? 480 00:34:38,659 --> 00:34:40,953 Does it taste good or bad? 481 00:34:42,622 --> 00:34:44,791 It is a refreshing savory flavor. 482 00:34:44,874 --> 00:34:48,127 It is amazing that she thought to add this. 483 00:34:48,795 --> 00:34:51,047 Wait, did he figure out what I used? 484 00:34:52,215 --> 00:34:54,509 He really does have an absolute sense of taste. 485 00:35:12,777 --> 00:35:16,114 So, what filial piety does your food speak of? 486 00:35:16,781 --> 00:35:20,243 This dish represents filial piety in many ways. 487 00:35:20,326 --> 00:35:22,787 First, the doenjang soup, made with stir-fried doenjang, 488 00:35:22,870 --> 00:35:25,665 that has a deep flavor that calls to mind a mother's cooking. 489 00:35:26,290 --> 00:35:30,044 Second, the deep-fried tofu that enhances the flavor of the tofu. 490 00:35:30,128 --> 00:35:33,339 - Inside-- - Stop rambling and get to the point. 491 00:35:33,422 --> 00:35:35,383 Or I will have your arm cut off this instant! 492 00:35:35,466 --> 00:35:36,425 Enough. 493 00:35:40,054 --> 00:35:41,389 This food… 494 00:35:46,102 --> 00:35:47,854 represents filial piety. 495 00:36:11,919 --> 00:36:13,087 Thank goodness she's eating it. 496 00:36:14,088 --> 00:36:15,840 What a relief. 497 00:36:20,678 --> 00:36:22,221 No, Mother. 498 00:36:22,305 --> 00:36:25,266 I do not want to eat. I just want to go. 499 00:36:26,142 --> 00:36:27,852 If you do not eat anything, 500 00:36:28,394 --> 00:36:31,689 the journey to the palace will exhaust you. 501 00:36:31,772 --> 00:36:34,108 I really do not want to eat. 502 00:36:34,817 --> 00:36:37,987 I sent someone all the way to the Seomjin River 503 00:36:38,070 --> 00:36:39,780 to procure this doenjang. 504 00:36:40,573 --> 00:36:43,659 I will rarely get to see you once you enter the palace. 505 00:36:45,286 --> 00:36:46,913 Please, just have a bite. 506 00:37:17,985 --> 00:37:19,320 How mysterious. 507 00:37:20,613 --> 00:37:22,615 How was she able to create this taste? 508 00:37:24,492 --> 00:37:27,703 I hoped to scold her with a lecture on filial piety. 509 00:37:28,329 --> 00:37:29,747 Instead, she has served me a dish 510 00:37:29,830 --> 00:37:32,541 that questions the very meaning of it. 511 00:37:34,418 --> 00:37:35,544 The ingredient… 512 00:37:37,088 --> 00:37:39,257 The last ingredient you added. 513 00:37:40,800 --> 00:37:42,218 What was it? 514 00:37:43,719 --> 00:37:45,137 {\an8}They were clams. 515 00:37:50,142 --> 00:37:53,312 Nothing beats clams when making a refreshing broth. 516 00:37:54,438 --> 00:37:55,273 In Joseon, 517 00:37:55,356 --> 00:37:58,276 only people living by the Seomjin or Nakdong River could eat them. 518 00:37:58,943 --> 00:38:00,611 The clean taste of the clams 519 00:38:01,237 --> 00:38:04,824 the chief royal cook added by putting both of her arms on the line 520 00:38:05,783 --> 00:38:07,702 has enhanced the refreshing flavor of the soup. 521 00:38:11,580 --> 00:38:13,499 Nicely said, my tyrant. 522 00:38:16,252 --> 00:38:17,295 That little wench. 523 00:38:17,378 --> 00:38:20,673 So that is how she has been seducing His Majesty. 524 00:38:21,424 --> 00:38:22,925 By clams, 525 00:38:23,009 --> 00:38:27,221 do you mean the small shellfish that are used in regular shellfish soup? 526 00:38:27,305 --> 00:38:29,181 Yes, that's right. 527 00:38:30,099 --> 00:38:32,643 That's the secret to the refreshing savory flavor 528 00:38:32,727 --> 00:38:34,729 that you've searched for your whole life. 529 00:38:35,813 --> 00:38:39,692 The last bowl of doenjang soup your mother made you 530 00:38:40,276 --> 00:38:43,487 would've tasted of clams from the Seomjin River. 531 00:38:44,155 --> 00:38:48,242 I included that refreshing flavor in my doenjang soup. 532 00:38:58,294 --> 00:38:59,211 However, 533 00:38:59,754 --> 00:39:02,506 this is the first time I am trying it like this. 534 00:39:02,590 --> 00:39:07,261 Where did you get the idea to add spinage to doenjang soup? 535 00:39:07,345 --> 00:39:10,598 It is very tender and sweet. 536 00:39:10,681 --> 00:39:13,225 Wait. Why is she asking something so obvious? 537 00:39:13,309 --> 00:39:16,937 Did I just become the creator of clam and spinach doenjang soup? 538 00:39:18,522 --> 00:39:20,566 Spinage becomes sweeter and softer 539 00:39:20,649 --> 00:39:24,528 when cooked in soup, and it goes well with doenjang. 540 00:39:24,612 --> 00:39:26,655 It also tastes good, blanched and seasoned, 541 00:39:26,739 --> 00:39:27,907 so I served that as a side. 542 00:39:27,990 --> 00:39:29,992 - And also-- - Also what? 543 00:39:30,910 --> 00:39:32,328 It weighed on my mind 544 00:39:32,411 --> 00:39:35,915 that you were having trouble keeping your balance and shaking your hands. 545 00:39:37,333 --> 00:39:39,835 Spinage is good for bone health and anemia, 546 00:39:39,919 --> 00:39:42,755 so eating it often will benefit your health. 547 00:39:46,092 --> 00:39:47,301 Your Royal Highness. 548 00:39:48,928 --> 00:39:51,347 {\an8}There's that saying we all know, sikyakdongwon. 549 00:39:51,430 --> 00:39:53,682 {\an8}It means food and medicine are of one origin. 550 00:39:54,392 --> 00:39:56,811 Rather than with the help of bitter medicine, 551 00:39:56,894 --> 00:39:59,647 I hope you can maintain your health with tasty food. 552 00:40:06,987 --> 00:40:10,324 You are truly clever and thoughtful. 553 00:40:14,578 --> 00:40:16,288 I will no longer 554 00:40:17,415 --> 00:40:18,624 question who you are. 555 00:40:19,500 --> 00:40:20,543 However, 556 00:40:21,168 --> 00:40:24,505 will you make me a dish like this again next time? 557 00:40:24,588 --> 00:40:25,714 Pardon? 558 00:40:29,176 --> 00:40:31,429 Yes, I will. 559 00:40:36,142 --> 00:40:37,184 It looks like 560 00:40:38,436 --> 00:40:40,312 we have a winner. 561 00:40:49,572 --> 00:40:51,657 The winner of today's competition is… 562 00:40:59,832 --> 00:41:01,292 Cook Yeon. 563 00:41:09,550 --> 00:41:10,885 I get to live. 564 00:41:10,968 --> 00:41:12,970 Thank you so much! 565 00:41:13,053 --> 00:41:15,514 Dad, I made it! 566 00:41:16,140 --> 00:41:19,310 The spinage doenjang soup Cook Yeon made 567 00:41:19,393 --> 00:41:22,354 truly captured the spirit of filial piety. 568 00:41:22,438 --> 00:41:24,315 With a method never seen before, 569 00:41:24,398 --> 00:41:26,567 she used clams and spinage 570 00:41:27,151 --> 00:41:29,111 and created a refreshing savory flavor 571 00:41:29,195 --> 00:41:31,780 in a dish that also improves one's health and energy. 572 00:41:33,491 --> 00:41:35,576 She has truly moved me. 573 00:41:40,289 --> 00:41:43,626 As of this moment, the chief royal cook of the royal kitchen… 574 00:41:47,463 --> 00:41:49,173 is Ji-young of the Yeon family. 575 00:41:54,887 --> 00:41:56,347 Very well then. 576 00:41:56,430 --> 00:41:59,683 - You all did very well today. - Thank goodness. 577 00:42:04,688 --> 00:42:05,689 Now… 578 00:42:07,942 --> 00:42:09,944 The time for punishment has come. 579 00:42:17,952 --> 00:42:19,912 Have the two cooks who lost the competition 580 00:42:19,995 --> 00:42:21,372 kneel before the straw cutters! 581 00:42:21,455 --> 00:42:22,623 - What? - Yes, Your Majesty! 582 00:42:22,706 --> 00:42:23,666 Your Grace… 583 00:42:27,670 --> 00:42:29,505 He's actually going to cut their arms? 584 00:42:31,632 --> 00:42:33,092 Put their arms under the blade. 585 00:42:34,009 --> 00:42:35,219 - Yes, Your Majesty! - Yes, Your Majesty! 586 00:42:37,304 --> 00:42:38,347 No. 587 00:42:38,430 --> 00:42:39,473 No! 588 00:42:40,724 --> 00:42:41,642 No! 589 00:42:43,185 --> 00:42:44,520 No. 590 00:42:57,575 --> 00:42:59,159 No! Wait, Your Majesty! 591 00:43:05,332 --> 00:43:07,167 How dare you interrupt? 592 00:43:10,087 --> 00:43:11,338 I may be out of line to say this, 593 00:43:12,214 --> 00:43:14,633 but if you chop off their arms, 594 00:43:14,717 --> 00:43:16,343 you will ruin the competition. 595 00:43:16,885 --> 00:43:18,345 Is that what you want? 596 00:43:18,929 --> 00:43:20,764 What kind of nonsense is that? 597 00:43:20,848 --> 00:43:22,266 A deal is a deal. 598 00:43:25,311 --> 00:43:26,478 No! 599 00:43:27,271 --> 00:43:28,147 Your Majesty! 600 00:43:30,482 --> 00:43:32,526 The theme of competition was filial piety. 601 00:43:32,610 --> 00:43:34,612 Step aside while I let you. 602 00:43:34,695 --> 00:43:35,571 Your Majesty. 603 00:43:35,654 --> 00:43:39,867 Her Royal Highness maintained her health thanks to the food 604 00:43:39,950 --> 00:43:41,869 these two cooks have prepared all this time. 605 00:43:41,952 --> 00:43:43,954 Wouldn't it be unfilial 606 00:43:44,038 --> 00:43:46,081 to cut off the arms of such cooks? 607 00:43:46,707 --> 00:43:48,959 How brazen of you. 608 00:43:49,043 --> 00:43:51,337 I let you live because you can cook, 609 00:43:51,420 --> 00:43:53,881 and you dare try to lecture me? 610 00:43:54,757 --> 00:43:56,133 Do you truly wish to die? 611 00:43:56,967 --> 00:43:58,427 I wish to live. 612 00:43:58,510 --> 00:44:00,679 And so must they. 613 00:44:00,763 --> 00:44:03,974 Cutting the arm of a cook is no different from killing them. 614 00:44:04,058 --> 00:44:06,435 We only competed to create better dishes. 615 00:44:06,518 --> 00:44:09,063 I don't understand why we should die for it! 616 00:44:09,146 --> 00:44:10,814 Shut your mouth! 617 00:44:23,035 --> 00:44:24,203 Your Majesty. 618 00:44:25,746 --> 00:44:27,790 Cook Yeon is right. 619 00:44:28,749 --> 00:44:31,460 Forgive the other two cooks. 620 00:44:32,044 --> 00:44:34,338 The fault is with me 621 00:44:34,421 --> 00:44:39,051 for failing to understand your will and intention in the first place. 622 00:44:39,843 --> 00:44:43,472 The truth is, 623 00:44:44,765 --> 00:44:48,060 it saddened me to see you despise deer 624 00:44:48,143 --> 00:44:50,396 and find enjoyment in hunting them 625 00:44:51,689 --> 00:44:53,774 because of the late king's fondness for them. 626 00:44:55,025 --> 00:44:57,277 Then I heard that Cook Yeon 627 00:44:57,361 --> 00:45:00,864 had thoughtlessly served you deer meat, 628 00:45:00,948 --> 00:45:04,576 which is why I came up with the theme of filial piety to scorn her. 629 00:45:05,744 --> 00:45:07,454 FILIAL PIETY 630 00:45:08,038 --> 00:45:10,290 Oh, so that was the story behind this? 631 00:45:11,417 --> 00:45:13,961 He really is something else, isn't he? 632 00:45:14,044 --> 00:45:16,547 How could he do that even if he hated his father? 633 00:45:16,630 --> 00:45:17,840 However, 634 00:45:17,923 --> 00:45:21,301 Cook Yeon, who is now the chief royal cook, 635 00:45:21,385 --> 00:45:23,554 has made me rethink the notion 636 00:45:24,304 --> 00:45:26,765 of filial piety with her food. 637 00:45:27,683 --> 00:45:31,979 I see why you value her so much. 638 00:45:32,563 --> 00:45:33,522 Your Majesty. 639 00:45:34,106 --> 00:45:35,482 How about 640 00:45:36,567 --> 00:45:38,527 you leave it at this for today? 641 00:45:43,907 --> 00:45:44,992 Still… 642 00:45:47,161 --> 00:45:48,704 a competition is a competition. 643 00:45:49,746 --> 00:45:52,416 We must make a clear distinction between reward and punishment. 644 00:45:54,334 --> 00:45:55,836 In that case, 645 00:45:55,919 --> 00:46:01,383 how about you have the two cooks learn from Cook Yeon for a while, 646 00:46:02,551 --> 00:46:06,513 as a means of teaching them to be filial and loyal to the royal family? 647 00:46:08,515 --> 00:46:12,561 - Spare us, Your Majesty! - Please spare us, Your Majesty! 648 00:46:12,644 --> 00:46:14,271 Your Majesty! 649 00:46:14,354 --> 00:46:17,441 Your Majesty. Please. 650 00:46:18,066 --> 00:46:21,570 - Have mercy, Your Majesty! - Have mercy, Your Majesty! 651 00:46:24,323 --> 00:46:27,242 - Spare me, Your Majesty! - Spare me, Your Majesty! 652 00:46:27,326 --> 00:46:30,454 - Spare me, Your Majesty! - Spare me, Your Majesty! 653 00:46:30,537 --> 00:46:31,830 Please, Your Majesty. 654 00:46:31,914 --> 00:46:33,665 - Spare me, Your Majesty! - Spare me, Your Majesty! 655 00:46:51,141 --> 00:46:52,768 Listen carefully, you two cooks. 656 00:46:53,560 --> 00:46:56,897 The rules of the competition should be honored. 657 00:46:56,980 --> 00:46:57,898 However, 658 00:46:58,482 --> 00:47:01,401 since the new chief royal cook and Her Royal Highness pleaded with me, 659 00:47:01,485 --> 00:47:03,111 I will make a special exception this time 660 00:47:04,029 --> 00:47:05,697 and spare your lives. 661 00:47:07,449 --> 00:47:09,076 As Her Royal Highness has said, 662 00:47:09,159 --> 00:47:11,745 the two cooks who lost 663 00:47:11,828 --> 00:47:14,039 will learn how to cook from Cook Yeon for the time being. 664 00:47:14,873 --> 00:47:18,210 With that, we will conclude this competition. 665 00:47:20,170 --> 00:47:21,421 Take away the straw cutters. 666 00:47:21,505 --> 00:47:22,756 - Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty. 667 00:47:31,348 --> 00:47:32,516 Your Majesty. 668 00:47:33,058 --> 00:47:35,936 Will you join me for some tea? 669 00:47:36,019 --> 00:47:38,063 - I feel rather-- - Perhaps the doenjang soup 670 00:47:38,689 --> 00:47:41,191 reminded you of someone you missed. 671 00:47:41,275 --> 00:47:42,442 You seem to be 672 00:47:43,235 --> 00:47:45,404 unusually generous today. 673 00:48:04,548 --> 00:48:05,841 Let us go inside. 674 00:48:15,517 --> 00:48:18,145 Now, there should be no more complaints 675 00:48:18,228 --> 00:48:20,105 about the gwinyeo cook. 676 00:48:20,689 --> 00:48:24,151 Did you see Consort Kang walk off first in a huff? 677 00:48:24,234 --> 00:48:26,695 She was angry that she did not get her way. 678 00:48:27,279 --> 00:48:28,113 Leave her be. 679 00:48:28,989 --> 00:48:30,490 I no longer 680 00:48:30,574 --> 00:48:34,328 have to hear her meaningless chatter about visiting me more often. 681 00:48:34,411 --> 00:48:37,205 I cannot help but mention that it seemed 682 00:48:37,289 --> 00:48:41,585 His Majesty's temper suddenly flared after the competition ended. 683 00:48:41,668 --> 00:48:42,878 You are right. 684 00:48:42,961 --> 00:48:47,299 It troubles my mind to think he may know something about the incident. 685 00:48:47,382 --> 00:48:48,550 If that is not the case, 686 00:48:48,634 --> 00:48:50,802 His Majesty would have no reason 687 00:48:50,886 --> 00:48:53,639 to be so cold toward Her Royal Highness. 688 00:48:53,722 --> 00:48:55,807 Do you hear yourselves right now? 689 00:48:55,891 --> 00:48:58,602 Are you not aware that you are speaking of things that should not be spoken aloud? 690 00:49:00,020 --> 00:49:01,688 Perhaps the doenjang soup 691 00:49:01,772 --> 00:49:03,899 reminded you of someone you missed. 692 00:49:03,982 --> 00:49:08,070 You seem to be unusually generous today. 693 00:49:08,779 --> 00:49:11,823 Who is to say that is our fault? 694 00:49:11,907 --> 00:49:16,411 {\an8}The deposed Queen Yeon should not have done something so disgraceful. 695 00:49:16,495 --> 00:49:18,330 Thinking that His Majesty might know 696 00:49:18,955 --> 00:49:20,082 sends chills down my spine. 697 00:49:21,291 --> 00:49:23,168 Should we not come up with a plan? 698 00:49:23,251 --> 00:49:24,336 That is enough. 699 00:49:24,419 --> 00:49:25,420 His Majesty believes 700 00:49:25,504 --> 00:49:28,215 his mother passed away due to an illness when he was young. 701 00:49:28,298 --> 00:49:30,342 He does not know she was deposed and poisoned to death. 702 00:49:30,926 --> 00:49:31,843 Who knows? 703 00:49:32,427 --> 00:49:35,722 He could have someone looking into the matter in secret. 704 00:49:36,431 --> 00:49:38,141 That is enough. 705 00:49:38,725 --> 00:49:42,813 Even if His Majesty finds out what happened to his mother, 706 00:49:42,896 --> 00:49:44,523 what could he do? 707 00:49:45,148 --> 00:49:48,485 Even if I were to go back in time, 708 00:49:50,278 --> 00:49:52,364 I would make the same decision. 709 00:49:57,119 --> 00:50:00,414 I believe Her Grace Consort Kang was also present. 710 00:50:00,497 --> 00:50:01,456 {\an8}It seems that 711 00:50:01,540 --> 00:50:03,959 {\an8}the groundless rumor that you exiled Governor Hong because of Cook Yeon 712 00:50:04,042 --> 00:50:06,002 started at Jahongwon. 713 00:50:07,129 --> 00:50:08,964 Consort Kang set this up. 714 00:50:09,965 --> 00:50:11,216 Halt. 715 00:50:14,094 --> 00:50:15,262 Chang-seon. 716 00:50:15,345 --> 00:50:16,304 Yes, Your Majesty. 717 00:50:16,888 --> 00:50:18,557 Where is Consort Kang? 718 00:50:19,141 --> 00:50:21,435 I heard she returned to Jahongwon. 719 00:50:22,310 --> 00:50:23,437 Let us head there. 720 00:50:31,945 --> 00:50:35,157 Oh gosh, my legs are aching. 721 00:50:36,783 --> 00:50:39,995 There's nothing easy in life. 722 00:50:40,078 --> 00:50:41,747 - Don't you agree, Gil-geum? - Yes. 723 00:50:41,830 --> 00:50:45,751 I was so worried they were going to lose an arm. 724 00:50:53,800 --> 00:50:54,885 What is this for? 725 00:50:56,011 --> 00:50:56,928 Well, 726 00:50:57,512 --> 00:50:59,639 thank you for what you did earlier. 727 00:50:59,723 --> 00:51:02,184 I learned a thing or two about cooking from you as well. 728 00:51:03,685 --> 00:51:04,853 No need to thank me. 729 00:51:06,480 --> 00:51:07,898 We all work hard for a living. 730 00:51:08,774 --> 00:51:10,275 I'm grateful that you appreciate it. 731 00:51:11,693 --> 00:51:13,779 Jeez, I'm so thirsty. 732 00:51:14,446 --> 00:51:16,990 I wish someone would get me some water. 733 00:51:20,285 --> 00:51:21,411 I wish 734 00:51:21,995 --> 00:51:24,623 someone would get me some water. 735 00:51:39,095 --> 00:51:41,807 I acknowledge that you are extremely lucky, 736 00:51:41,890 --> 00:51:43,934 and that luck saved us all today. 737 00:51:44,643 --> 00:51:46,645 - Yes, your luck-- - My goodness. 738 00:51:47,521 --> 00:51:49,689 What a long-winded way of saying thank you. 739 00:51:59,199 --> 00:52:01,201 I'm a little hungry. 740 00:52:02,327 --> 00:52:04,162 Are there any leftover eomandu? 741 00:52:04,746 --> 00:52:06,248 Eomandu? 742 00:52:06,331 --> 00:52:07,499 Yeah. 743 00:52:09,459 --> 00:52:13,713 Are there any leftovers? 744 00:52:16,424 --> 00:52:18,134 Darn it! 745 00:52:32,649 --> 00:52:33,775 Goodness, Man-su. 746 00:52:41,116 --> 00:52:42,826 My gosh, miss. 747 00:52:42,909 --> 00:52:46,913 It really feels like you have become the chief royal cook now. What a relief. 748 00:52:46,997 --> 00:52:49,332 I think I've put the royal kitchen in order now. 749 00:52:50,959 --> 00:52:53,545 By the way, Gil-geum, is your head injury all right? 750 00:52:53,628 --> 00:52:54,504 What happened? 751 00:52:54,588 --> 00:52:57,257 Well, you see… 752 00:52:57,799 --> 00:53:01,011 I was returning from Saongwon with the ingredient you asked for 753 00:53:01,094 --> 00:53:04,097 when someone suddenly hit me and made me fall. 754 00:53:04,180 --> 00:53:05,974 That's when I smacked my head on the ground. 755 00:53:06,057 --> 00:53:08,852 Is that true, Gil-geum? Why didn't you tell me earlier? 756 00:53:08,935 --> 00:53:09,895 Let me see. 757 00:53:11,646 --> 00:53:14,649 How could I tell you when you were in the middle of a competition? 758 00:53:14,733 --> 00:53:16,985 I really am okay though. 759 00:53:17,068 --> 00:53:18,737 Who was it? Did you see their face? 760 00:53:20,030 --> 00:53:21,114 No, I did not. 761 00:53:21,197 --> 00:53:24,576 I held on to the clam basket even as I fell down. 762 00:53:24,659 --> 00:53:26,745 - Who is that? - Then a man suddenly appeared 763 00:53:26,828 --> 00:53:30,206 {\an8}and shouted at the culprit, so they quickly ran away. 764 00:53:30,290 --> 00:53:34,544 It was the handsome jester, Gong-gil. 765 00:53:35,629 --> 00:53:36,463 Gong-gil? 766 00:53:42,427 --> 00:53:44,596 She is no ordinary woman for sure. 767 00:53:44,679 --> 00:53:47,724 She will cause trouble one day if I let her be. 768 00:53:47,807 --> 00:53:49,768 That wench has an ulterior motive. 769 00:53:49,851 --> 00:53:52,187 She must be a spy planted by someone. 770 00:53:52,771 --> 00:53:55,315 However, it is a fact that she is a skilled cook. 771 00:53:55,398 --> 00:53:57,651 His Majesty is keeping her around for a reason. 772 00:53:57,734 --> 00:54:00,028 Shall I have her kidnapped and sold? 773 00:54:00,111 --> 00:54:03,198 She has luck on her side, so do not act rashly. 774 00:54:05,742 --> 00:54:07,535 I must set a trap. 775 00:54:08,203 --> 00:54:09,412 A trap? 776 00:54:10,121 --> 00:54:12,707 His Majesty the King has arrived. 777 00:54:21,675 --> 00:54:23,176 What happened? 778 00:54:23,259 --> 00:54:25,762 Were you worried about me? 779 00:54:25,845 --> 00:54:28,139 The lengthy competition gave me a headache, 780 00:54:28,223 --> 00:54:30,517 so I left early to rest. 781 00:54:30,600 --> 00:54:33,353 I heard you were the one who organized the competition. 782 00:54:33,853 --> 00:54:35,897 Moreover, I heard that the false rumor 783 00:54:35,981 --> 00:54:38,233 that I exiled Hong Gyeong-dal because of Cook Yeon 784 00:54:38,733 --> 00:54:40,860 started right here at Jahongwon. 785 00:54:42,445 --> 00:54:43,530 Your Majesty. 786 00:54:52,789 --> 00:54:53,873 Tell me. 787 00:54:57,919 --> 00:54:58,920 Why did you do it? 788 00:55:00,714 --> 00:55:02,674 Answer my question! Why did you do it? 789 00:55:03,967 --> 00:55:06,761 Do you not know that questioning the chief royal cook appointed by me 790 00:55:06,845 --> 00:55:10,432 is no different from questioning my authority? 791 00:55:10,515 --> 00:55:11,558 This is… 792 00:55:13,018 --> 00:55:15,729 not the time for you to coddle the gwinyeo. 793 00:55:15,812 --> 00:55:16,855 What did you say? 794 00:55:16,938 --> 00:55:20,150 You used to spend sleepless nights searching for the sworn enemy 795 00:55:20,233 --> 00:55:22,068 who drove your mother to her death. 796 00:55:22,152 --> 00:55:24,696 Have you already forgotten what happened that day? 797 00:55:24,779 --> 00:55:27,991 You said you remember the day your mother was deposed. 798 00:55:28,074 --> 00:55:30,493 You said you would avenge her wrongful death! 799 00:55:30,577 --> 00:55:31,619 Did you not? 800 00:55:31,703 --> 00:55:33,496 Shut your mouth. 801 00:55:35,040 --> 00:55:37,751 Do not dare speak of what happened to my mother. 802 00:55:37,834 --> 00:55:39,461 Not only did you bring 803 00:55:39,544 --> 00:55:42,005 a woman of unknown birth to the palace at this important time, 804 00:55:42,088 --> 00:55:44,924 but you also appointed her as the chief royal cook. 805 00:55:45,675 --> 00:55:47,510 So how do you expect me to just sit back and watch? 806 00:55:47,594 --> 00:55:50,388 Is that why you acted without coming to me first? 807 00:55:51,347 --> 00:55:52,348 I am 808 00:55:53,058 --> 00:55:54,851 extremely disappointed in you. 809 00:55:55,518 --> 00:55:56,519 Misunderstandings 810 00:55:57,479 --> 00:55:59,606 start with something trivial, 811 00:55:59,689 --> 00:56:02,275 but once they take root, there is no stopping them. 812 00:56:02,358 --> 00:56:04,360 Just like how the late king 813 00:56:04,444 --> 00:56:06,988 came to misunderstand your mother. 814 00:56:07,530 --> 00:56:08,406 Shut your mouth! 815 00:56:09,157 --> 00:56:10,366 Shut… 816 00:56:11,117 --> 00:56:12,118 that mouth. 817 00:56:14,788 --> 00:56:17,040 The sworn enemy who drove your mother to her death. 818 00:56:17,123 --> 00:56:19,375 You said you remember the day your mother was deposed. 819 00:56:19,459 --> 00:56:21,711 Just like how the late king came to misunderstand your mother. 820 00:56:21,795 --> 00:56:24,130 You said you would avenge her wrongful death! 821 00:56:24,214 --> 00:56:25,090 Did you not? 822 00:56:25,173 --> 00:56:26,299 Your Majesty. 823 00:56:28,093 --> 00:56:29,177 Are you all right? 824 00:56:29,260 --> 00:56:31,179 Are you all right, Your Majesty? 825 00:56:33,431 --> 00:56:34,891 I will help you relax. 826 00:56:37,477 --> 00:56:38,353 Calm down, Your Majesty. 827 00:56:38,436 --> 00:56:39,604 Leave it! 828 00:56:39,687 --> 00:56:40,897 Leave me alone. 829 00:56:48,488 --> 00:56:49,405 Your Majesty. 830 00:56:51,491 --> 00:56:52,617 Your Majesty! 831 00:57:07,423 --> 00:57:10,802 {\an8}The gwinyeo cook must be something amazing indeed. 832 00:57:10,885 --> 00:57:13,721 To think she was recognized 833 00:57:14,305 --> 00:57:16,141 {\an8}by the Grand Royal Queen Dowager in the competition. 834 00:57:16,224 --> 00:57:17,851 {\an8}Now I am curious 835 00:57:18,518 --> 00:57:20,311 about the food that cook makes. 836 00:57:20,395 --> 00:57:23,565 You should, of course, taste the food one day. 837 00:57:24,149 --> 00:57:25,942 {\an8}His Majesty's physical examination is next month. 838 00:57:26,025 --> 00:57:30,280 {\an8}How about tasting the gwinyeo's food when you dine with him then? 839 00:57:30,363 --> 00:57:33,158 Yes, that is a good idea. 840 00:57:34,242 --> 00:57:36,494 So, what have you found out about the Salgoji Forest assassin? 841 00:57:36,578 --> 00:57:38,997 You were right, Your Highness. 842 00:57:39,080 --> 00:57:40,790 Director Kim Yang-son, the older brother of Kim I-son, 843 00:57:40,874 --> 00:57:43,293 whose corpse was desecrated during the Muin Literati Purge, 844 00:57:44,252 --> 00:57:46,546 had acted on his own. 845 00:57:47,797 --> 00:57:51,885 I told them over and over that no one was to act out until the right time. 846 00:57:53,636 --> 00:57:54,679 Did you find the assassin? 847 00:57:54,762 --> 00:57:56,806 We did, however-- 848 00:57:56,890 --> 00:57:57,974 Did you lose him? 849 00:57:59,184 --> 00:58:02,103 His face was covered with a mask, 850 00:58:02,187 --> 00:58:05,148 but his movements were as agile and swift as the wind. 851 00:58:05,732 --> 00:58:07,567 He must be quite the master of his trade. 852 00:58:12,655 --> 00:58:15,158 Your Highness, please give me three days. 853 00:58:15,241 --> 00:58:18,328 I will find him myself and end his life. 854 00:58:21,789 --> 00:58:23,082 Forget it. 855 00:58:23,166 --> 00:58:26,085 There is something more urgent you must do tonight. 856 00:58:27,212 --> 00:58:28,588 They are an important figure, 857 00:58:30,089 --> 00:58:31,424 so be well-prepared. 858 00:58:34,844 --> 00:58:37,722 I heard you proved your skills in the competition yet again. 859 00:58:44,896 --> 00:58:48,066 I will find your handybag or bundle or whatever it is one day. 860 00:58:49,275 --> 00:58:51,236 This is a great opportunity to win over His Majesty. 861 00:58:51,319 --> 00:58:56,157 His Majesty likes well-adorned women, so embellish yourself with the jewelry. 862 00:58:57,450 --> 00:58:59,619 No, wait. 863 00:58:59,702 --> 00:59:01,871 What are you talking about? 864 00:59:01,955 --> 00:59:04,415 - You must be mistaken. - What do you mean? 865 00:59:04,499 --> 00:59:07,210 There's no flirting or anything going on between His Majesty and me. 866 00:59:07,293 --> 00:59:09,045 - Right, Gil-geum? - What? 867 00:59:09,128 --> 00:59:10,588 Yes, that is right. 868 00:59:10,672 --> 00:59:13,967 - They are not blurting or anything. - "Blurt"? 869 00:59:14,050 --> 00:59:15,176 "Flirt," not "blurt." 870 00:59:15,260 --> 00:59:16,302 - Flirt? - Flirt. 871 00:59:16,386 --> 00:59:18,096 - Yes, flirt. - "Flirt." 872 00:59:18,888 --> 00:59:19,973 What in the world are you saying? 873 00:59:20,056 --> 00:59:21,140 What I mean is, 874 00:59:21,808 --> 00:59:26,854 His Majesty doesn't fancy me or favor me that much. 875 00:59:26,938 --> 00:59:28,231 That's my point. 876 00:59:28,314 --> 00:59:30,358 - Yes, that is the truth. - You fools! 877 00:59:31,442 --> 00:59:32,694 You are truly ungrateful. 878 00:59:32,777 --> 00:59:37,365 Do you truly not know what His Majesty is putting up with to protect you? 879 00:59:37,448 --> 00:59:39,909 Are you talking about the competition? 880 00:59:40,952 --> 00:59:45,790 It may look like he protected me, but that wasn't all there was to it. 881 00:59:45,873 --> 00:59:49,586 My cooking skills are what convinced everyone that-- 882 00:59:51,254 --> 00:59:54,674 Do you honestly think you survived with your skills alone? 883 00:59:55,592 --> 00:59:56,551 What? 884 00:59:57,218 --> 00:59:59,971 Are you there, Cook Yeon? It is time to prepare His Majesty's meal. 885 01:00:00,555 --> 01:00:02,974 Understood. Please give us a moment. 886 01:00:03,850 --> 01:00:05,643 - I shall visit another time. - Wait. 887 01:00:05,727 --> 01:00:07,353 You need to finish what you were saying. 888 01:00:07,437 --> 01:00:08,563 What about His Majesty? 889 01:00:11,566 --> 01:00:14,360 I hope that His Majesty enjoys 890 01:00:15,111 --> 01:00:15,945 your blurting. 891 01:00:18,656 --> 01:00:20,992 Is he kidding me right now? 892 01:00:21,075 --> 01:00:22,994 Look at him blurting out nonsense. 893 01:00:24,245 --> 01:00:25,413 Sorry, we're late. 894 01:00:25,496 --> 01:00:27,081 We apologize for that. 895 01:00:29,334 --> 01:00:32,629 This is going to be the first royal meal that I prepare as the chief royal cook. 896 01:00:32,712 --> 01:00:34,547 Please follow my instructions. 897 01:00:34,631 --> 01:00:36,591 First, Cook Eom-- 898 01:00:36,674 --> 01:00:37,800 Everyone. 899 01:00:38,676 --> 01:00:40,219 Eunuch Yoon. 900 01:00:41,846 --> 01:00:43,556 I have bad news. 901 01:00:43,640 --> 01:00:46,809 His Majesty had a fit at Jahongwon, 902 01:00:46,893 --> 01:00:49,604 and he just retired to his chambers. 903 01:00:49,687 --> 01:00:51,689 - Pardon? - He still has fits? 904 01:00:52,273 --> 01:00:54,192 He seems to have calmed down for now, 905 01:00:54,275 --> 01:00:56,903 but he returned to his chambers in an extremely sensitive state. 906 01:00:59,030 --> 01:01:02,158 It is possible that someone could die serving tonight's meal. 907 01:01:03,951 --> 01:01:07,246 Be sure to double and triple-check everything 908 01:01:07,330 --> 01:01:09,248 until the very end. 909 01:01:09,749 --> 01:01:11,167 - Yes, Eunuch Yoon. - Yes, Eunuch Yoon. 910 01:01:13,878 --> 01:01:15,755 His Majesty has fits? 911 01:01:16,547 --> 01:01:18,257 When things get bad… 912 01:01:19,175 --> 01:01:21,386 Who poisoned my food? 913 01:01:21,469 --> 01:01:23,554 Throwing tables and bowls 914 01:01:23,638 --> 01:01:25,682 and making a mess is the least of it. 915 01:01:25,765 --> 01:01:29,977 Sometimes, he trembles all over and says he hears things. 916 01:01:30,061 --> 01:01:31,104 Once a fit takes hold, 917 01:01:31,187 --> 01:01:33,564 everyone in the palace freezes in fear. 918 01:01:33,648 --> 01:01:36,025 Your Majesty, are you all right? 919 01:01:36,109 --> 01:01:38,736 Only Consort Kang can console him. 920 01:01:40,113 --> 01:01:42,740 He's a famous tyrant, 921 01:01:42,824 --> 01:01:44,534 but this is news to me. 922 01:01:45,827 --> 01:01:47,245 What will you do? 923 01:01:53,251 --> 01:01:56,087 He's usually so normal. 924 01:01:56,796 --> 01:01:57,672 Right. 925 01:01:57,755 --> 01:02:00,925 The traits of a tyrant and the strange behavior 926 01:02:01,008 --> 01:02:03,052 could be symptoms of a wounded heart. 927 01:02:03,136 --> 01:02:05,012 That and the whole deal with his mother being deposed. 928 01:02:11,102 --> 01:02:15,106 For dinner today, we will serve something to console His Majesty. 929 01:02:16,566 --> 01:02:18,568 Are you sure about this? 930 01:02:20,153 --> 01:02:21,779 I'm not, 931 01:02:21,863 --> 01:02:26,117 but I'll do my best to survive this day as well. 932 01:02:34,834 --> 01:02:37,003 I see them, miss. They are coming out. 933 01:02:37,086 --> 01:02:39,380 Okay. Is it working fine? 934 01:03:16,501 --> 01:03:17,335 My gosh. 935 01:03:19,253 --> 01:03:21,589 Do you all wish to die? 936 01:03:22,673 --> 01:03:24,175 I will not let you be! 937 01:03:30,431 --> 01:03:31,516 Your Majesty. 938 01:03:31,599 --> 01:03:33,643 {\an8}Your seoksura, evening meal, is ready. 939 01:03:48,241 --> 01:03:50,493 Leave, all of you! 940 01:03:50,576 --> 01:03:53,830 What shall we do with your meal? 941 01:03:55,248 --> 01:03:57,166 Do you wish to be killed? 942 01:03:58,000 --> 01:04:00,753 - Do not make me repeat myself! - Yes, Your Majesty. 943 01:04:06,509 --> 01:04:07,635 Wait! 944 01:04:10,346 --> 01:04:14,600 The blue ribbon in your hair tells me you are the chief royal cook. 945 01:04:18,688 --> 01:04:19,772 I'm screwed. 946 01:04:26,696 --> 01:04:28,072 Yes, Your Majesty. 947 01:04:29,073 --> 01:04:30,074 You shall stay. 948 01:04:55,516 --> 01:04:56,601 So, 949 01:04:57,184 --> 01:04:59,061 what did you prepare this time? 950 01:05:04,066 --> 01:05:04,984 Noodles? 951 01:05:07,612 --> 01:05:09,488 Today's special dinner menu 952 01:05:10,114 --> 01:05:11,365 is doenjang pasta. 953 01:05:12,033 --> 01:05:13,826 The noodles are made with buckwheat flour, 954 01:05:13,910 --> 01:05:18,706 and the sauce is made with salty stir-fried doenjang and savory clams. 955 01:05:18,789 --> 01:05:21,459 How dare you insult me? 956 01:05:21,542 --> 01:05:23,669 I had doenjang earlier in the day! 957 01:05:23,753 --> 01:05:26,672 He's definitely extremely on edge right now. 958 01:05:26,756 --> 01:05:29,425 He was fine during the competition. 959 01:05:30,426 --> 01:05:31,385 Your Majesty. 960 01:05:32,428 --> 01:05:34,639 This is called "pasta," 961 01:05:34,722 --> 01:05:38,267 and it's Italian for "dough." 962 01:05:38,351 --> 01:05:41,395 The base of the sauce may be the same doenjang, 963 01:05:41,479 --> 01:05:43,064 but it's a completely different dish. 964 01:05:43,731 --> 01:05:46,484 It means "buster" in "stallion"? 965 01:05:47,068 --> 01:05:47,985 "Stallion"? 966 01:05:48,861 --> 01:05:50,863 Pasta. 967 01:05:51,572 --> 01:05:52,865 "Bastra"? 968 01:05:52,949 --> 01:05:55,117 Pasta. 969 01:05:55,201 --> 01:05:56,869 - Pas… - Pas… 970 01:06:00,831 --> 01:06:02,124 Taste the food. 971 01:06:28,943 --> 01:06:30,069 Please try it. 972 01:06:56,804 --> 01:06:58,389 I'll show you. 973 01:06:59,515 --> 01:07:01,684 You hold it like this and… 974 01:07:09,358 --> 01:07:10,484 Open your mouth. 975 01:07:29,336 --> 01:07:30,713 "Busta." 976 01:08:03,662 --> 01:08:06,832 I had doenjang earlier as well, but it tastes so different now. 977 01:08:06,916 --> 01:08:10,628 Together with the spinage, it is smooth and sweet. 978 01:08:10,711 --> 01:08:13,798 On top of that, the earthy buckwheat and the savoriness of the clams 979 01:08:13,881 --> 01:08:16,050 linger in my mouth until the end. 980 01:08:16,133 --> 01:08:17,093 That's right. 981 01:08:18,886 --> 01:08:19,720 Very accurate. 982 01:08:20,638 --> 01:08:22,681 This doenjang pasta 983 01:08:22,765 --> 01:08:27,019 is what my dad made me whenever I was upset. 984 01:08:27,895 --> 01:08:31,857 I'm sure you had a lot to think about today. 985 01:08:32,733 --> 01:08:35,820 I also had a terribly long day, 986 01:08:36,570 --> 01:08:39,198 so I made it with memories of my dad. 987 01:08:40,616 --> 01:08:41,617 I see. 988 01:08:43,160 --> 01:08:45,329 What about your mother? 989 01:08:47,748 --> 01:08:49,667 She passed away when I was young. 990 01:08:55,256 --> 01:08:56,507 You must have felt lonely. 991 01:09:00,136 --> 01:09:01,804 You must have been in a lot of pain. 992 01:09:03,055 --> 01:09:04,640 Is he consoling me? 993 01:09:04,723 --> 01:09:07,560 He's just as lonely with no one to turn to. 994 01:09:08,144 --> 01:09:11,105 You must have felt alone, just like me. 995 01:09:13,607 --> 01:09:16,902 Where is your father right now? 996 01:09:18,445 --> 01:09:22,783 He's probably desperately looking for me. 997 01:09:23,951 --> 01:09:26,162 He must not know you are here in the palace. 998 01:09:27,246 --> 01:09:28,497 Shall I send him a message? 999 01:09:28,581 --> 01:09:30,624 No, Your Majesty. 1000 01:09:31,625 --> 01:09:34,712 It seems you still don't believe me, even though I've told you many times, 1001 01:09:35,254 --> 01:09:37,381 but I really am from the future. 1002 01:09:40,885 --> 01:09:44,013 I'd be able to prove it if only I had my handbag. 1003 01:09:44,805 --> 01:09:47,349 - Is this it? - Yes, this is it! 1004 01:09:47,433 --> 01:09:48,559 Thank you! 1005 01:09:50,811 --> 01:09:53,564 Do you mean the bundle 1006 01:09:54,064 --> 01:09:55,983 - I threw over the cliff? - Yes. 1007 01:09:56,609 --> 01:09:58,277 There's a book 1008 01:09:58,360 --> 01:10:00,696 called Mangunrok in that handbag. 1009 01:10:01,405 --> 01:10:04,408 You'd be able to believe me if only I had it. 1010 01:10:05,409 --> 01:10:06,619 "Mangunrok"? 1011 01:10:07,786 --> 01:10:11,207 What kind of book is Mangunrok? 1012 01:10:12,917 --> 01:10:14,210 If I'm right, 1013 01:10:14,877 --> 01:10:18,839 I believe it's the book that brought me here. 1014 01:10:19,423 --> 01:10:20,883 It brought you here? 1015 01:10:22,843 --> 01:10:23,844 How so? 1016 01:10:27,139 --> 01:10:28,599 By time-slipping. 1017 01:10:33,145 --> 01:10:36,065 A magic book that sent me here 1018 01:10:36,982 --> 01:10:38,025 from the future. 1019 01:10:39,026 --> 01:10:41,862 I do not understand a word you are saying. 1020 01:10:41,946 --> 01:10:43,280 Very well. 1021 01:10:45,324 --> 01:10:47,493 Tell me about my future. 1022 01:10:47,576 --> 01:10:50,162 If you get it right, I will believe you. 1023 01:10:50,246 --> 01:10:53,916 And I will send my troops if needed to recover your bundle. 1024 01:10:54,458 --> 01:10:55,334 What do you say? 1025 01:10:55,918 --> 01:10:57,419 Listen, Yeonhuigun. 1026 01:10:57,503 --> 01:11:00,464 {\an8}The Gapshin Literati Purge happens in the near future. 1027 01:11:00,547 --> 01:11:02,925 {\an8}RETALIATION WHERE YEONHUIGUN EXECUTED OFFICIALS INVOLVED IN HIS MOTHER'S DEATH 1028 01:11:03,008 --> 01:11:06,387 {\an8}Go on. Tell me what you know. 1029 01:11:07,930 --> 01:11:10,307 It happens in the Year of Gapshin, Year of the Blue Monkey, 1030 01:11:10,391 --> 01:11:14,687 {\an8}a revolt ensues, and you get dethroned and deposed. 1031 01:11:14,770 --> 01:11:18,148 {\an8}How am I supposed to tell you that when history can't be changed? 1032 01:11:19,733 --> 01:11:22,611 So you want to know about the future, right? 1033 01:11:26,115 --> 01:11:28,450 Then let me see… 1034 01:11:29,743 --> 01:11:30,703 First, 1035 01:11:31,287 --> 01:11:33,872 you must get through this year well. 1036 01:11:33,956 --> 01:11:36,458 Hold back, even if you get angry, 1037 01:11:36,542 --> 01:11:38,460 and beware of those close to you. 1038 01:12:07,239 --> 01:12:09,908 Will the Gapshin Literati Purge actually happen? 1039 01:12:12,536 --> 01:12:14,621 I'm not in the position to worry about someone else. 1040 01:12:16,540 --> 01:12:18,042 What should I do? 1041 01:12:28,719 --> 01:12:31,555 CLAM DOENJANG PAASTA 1042 01:12:33,432 --> 01:12:35,642 On the 20th day of the Month of Gyeongjin, which fell on the Gihae day, 1043 01:12:35,726 --> 01:12:37,311 the chief royal cook placed first 1044 01:12:37,394 --> 01:12:39,813 in the competition hosted by the Grand Royal Queen Dowager. 1045 01:12:40,356 --> 01:12:43,233 {\an8}It has been many years since I ordered Principal Drafter Yi Jang-gyun 1046 01:12:43,317 --> 01:12:44,651 {\an8}to find the draft of the historical record. 1047 01:12:45,235 --> 01:12:46,779 He will return today 1048 01:12:47,488 --> 01:12:50,824 with the secret of what happened to my mother 20 years ago. 1049 01:12:55,913 --> 01:12:58,999 There's a book called Mangunrok in that handbag. 1050 01:12:59,083 --> 01:13:00,667 A book called Mangunrok. 1051 01:13:00,751 --> 01:13:02,419 There's a book called Mangunrok. 1052 01:13:03,045 --> 01:13:04,129 "Mangunrok." 1053 01:13:05,631 --> 01:13:07,132 Mangunrok… 1054 01:13:12,971 --> 01:13:15,140 Does it mean "to yearn for the clouds"? 1055 01:13:21,021 --> 01:13:22,898 MANGUNROK 1056 01:13:24,024 --> 01:13:26,568 MANGUNROK 1057 01:13:52,094 --> 01:13:54,138 Your Majesty, it is I, the commander of Urimwi. 1058 01:13:54,763 --> 01:13:55,722 You may enter. 1059 01:14:00,602 --> 01:14:01,645 What is it? 1060 01:14:01,728 --> 01:14:04,148 Your Majesty, I have bad news. 1061 01:14:04,231 --> 01:14:05,732 Principal Drafter Yi Jang-gyun 1062 01:14:05,816 --> 01:14:06,942 has vanished. 1063 01:14:07,025 --> 01:14:09,319 What? Yi Jang-gyun has vanished? 1064 01:14:09,403 --> 01:14:10,237 Yes. 1065 01:14:10,320 --> 01:14:11,613 I was to meet him tonight 1066 01:14:11,697 --> 01:14:13,574 at the twenty-second hour at the North Gate, 1067 01:14:13,657 --> 01:14:16,160 but he did not appear, so I searched the area 1068 01:14:16,243 --> 01:14:20,080 and found this in a spot stained with a lot of blood. 1069 01:14:24,877 --> 01:14:27,629 - Was he attacked by an assassin? - Yes. 1070 01:14:27,713 --> 01:14:28,672 Kill him! 1071 01:14:31,717 --> 01:14:33,010 Let us go. 1072 01:14:33,552 --> 01:14:35,471 Judging from the blood and fallen identification plaque, 1073 01:14:35,554 --> 01:14:37,639 it seems certain he was attacked by an assassin. 1074 01:14:39,266 --> 01:14:40,976 This is outrageous. 1075 01:14:46,064 --> 01:14:48,150 No one else knew about the order I gave him. 1076 01:14:49,359 --> 01:14:51,570 Who could have done this? 1077 01:14:51,653 --> 01:14:55,657 What crime could my mother have committed 1078 01:14:55,741 --> 01:14:57,868 that they are trying so hard to hide it? 1079 01:14:59,077 --> 01:15:00,204 It is possible 1080 01:15:00,287 --> 01:15:04,249 that every one of them was involved in her death. 1081 01:15:04,750 --> 01:15:08,128 All of those who wish to retain their position and power. 1082 01:15:13,675 --> 01:15:15,594 I cannot trust anyone. 1083 01:15:17,971 --> 01:15:19,014 Then again… 1084 01:15:21,016 --> 01:15:22,684 I was always alone anyway. 1085 01:15:25,354 --> 01:15:26,730 Your Majesty. 1086 01:15:26,813 --> 01:15:29,149 The wind is cold. 1087 01:15:30,192 --> 01:15:32,319 Please return to your chambers. 1088 01:15:32,986 --> 01:15:34,446 Bring me a drink. 1089 01:15:36,323 --> 01:15:37,324 A drink, Your Majesty? 1090 01:15:38,617 --> 01:15:40,661 I need to get drunk tonight. 1091 01:15:57,803 --> 01:15:58,887 Your Majesty. 1092 01:15:58,971 --> 01:16:00,389 Drinking on an empty stomach 1093 01:16:01,306 --> 01:16:03,559 will harm your health. 1094 01:16:03,642 --> 01:16:05,519 I shall request a juansang, so you can have some food. 1095 01:16:21,827 --> 01:16:24,663 Cook Yeon, are you in there? 1096 01:16:25,914 --> 01:16:27,249 Cook Yeon. 1097 01:16:28,584 --> 01:16:30,586 Yes. I'm coming. 1098 01:16:31,670 --> 01:16:33,755 This is just crazy. 1099 01:16:34,464 --> 01:16:37,509 Why does he not sleep? 1100 01:16:43,599 --> 01:16:47,436 Your Majesty, your juansang is ready. 1101 01:17:00,532 --> 01:17:01,533 Your Majesty. 1102 01:17:04,578 --> 01:17:06,747 Your Majesty, are you all right? 1103 01:17:10,334 --> 01:17:11,668 You are here. 1104 01:17:13,170 --> 01:17:14,296 Is he drunk? 1105 01:17:14,963 --> 01:17:16,381 He reeks of alcohol. 1106 01:17:17,799 --> 01:17:19,635 It's one thing after another with him. 1107 01:17:22,304 --> 01:17:24,806 Yes. I brought your juansang-- 1108 01:17:32,147 --> 01:17:34,733 Well, Your Majesty… 1109 01:17:39,529 --> 01:17:40,947 Stay still. 1110 01:17:43,367 --> 01:17:44,368 But I… 1111 01:17:45,118 --> 01:17:46,536 Stay as you are. 1112 01:17:48,705 --> 01:17:49,873 Just for a while. 1113 01:19:35,771 --> 01:19:38,690 BON APPÉTIT, YOUR MAJESTY 1114 01:19:40,150 --> 01:19:43,403 {\an8}Do you not remember what happened last night? 1115 01:19:47,657 --> 01:19:48,950 {\an8}I'm going to destroy you! 1116 01:19:50,660 --> 01:19:52,579 {\an8}What is it? What about the draft? 1117 01:19:52,662 --> 01:19:56,458 {\an8}I will prepare the natgeotsang after the physical examination today. 1118 01:19:58,001 --> 01:20:00,712 {\an8}I'll prepare my natgeotsang as planned. 1119 01:20:03,173 --> 01:20:04,800 {\an8}Who is the chief envoy this time? 1120 01:20:05,592 --> 01:20:08,428 {\an8}I was told he brought as many as three cooks. 1121 01:20:08,512 --> 01:20:10,263 {\an8}We're expecting a special guest today. 1122 01:20:10,347 --> 01:20:12,098 {\an8}Brace yourselves, envoys. 1123 01:20:15,143 --> 01:20:20,148 {\an8}Subtitle translation by: Jennifer Jean Lim