1 00:00:45,859 --> 00:00:50,071 BON APPÉTIT, YOUR MAJESTY 2 00:00:50,154 --> 00:00:51,573 ROYAL KITCHEN 3 00:00:51,656 --> 00:00:54,576 I have never seen anything like this before. 4 00:00:54,659 --> 00:00:56,369 What is this called? 5 00:00:57,328 --> 00:00:59,664 For the third round, where we need to make a soup dish, 6 00:01:00,248 --> 00:01:01,833 we'll use this. 7 00:01:04,002 --> 00:01:05,420 This cast-iron pot 8 00:01:05,503 --> 00:01:07,213 is made to be heated from the bottom, 9 00:01:07,297 --> 00:01:09,757 and it traps the steam, 10 00:01:10,383 --> 00:01:12,927 which allows the pressure to increase. 11 00:01:13,428 --> 00:01:16,306 But we have not even started the first round, 12 00:01:16,389 --> 00:01:19,475 so why are we already discussing the third round? 13 00:01:19,559 --> 00:01:21,477 What I learned from cooking competitions 14 00:01:21,561 --> 00:01:24,939 is that you have to be well-prepared for the last round to win. 15 00:01:25,023 --> 00:01:27,150 Everyone does well in the first two rounds. 16 00:01:27,233 --> 00:01:30,904 The third round is when you become exhausted and run out of ideas, 17 00:01:30,987 --> 00:01:33,781 and that's the round that separates the winner from the loser. 18 00:01:33,865 --> 00:01:37,619 So the key to our strategy is to plan in reverse order. 19 00:01:38,244 --> 00:01:42,040 For the third round, we are expected to make soup with ginseng, are we not? 20 00:01:42,123 --> 00:01:45,668 Ginseng eel soup, ginseng loach soup, ginseng short rib soup. 21 00:01:45,752 --> 00:01:47,712 The only choice is to make one of those nourishing dishes, 22 00:01:47,795 --> 00:01:51,215 so why do we need a pot like this when we already have cauldrons? 23 00:01:52,175 --> 00:01:55,261 The most appropriate ginseng soup that comes to my mind 24 00:01:56,054 --> 00:01:57,680 is ogolgye samgyetang, Silkie ginseng chicken soup. 25 00:01:57,764 --> 00:02:00,350 - "Ogolgye samgyetang"? - "Ogolgye samgyetongue"? 26 00:02:00,433 --> 00:02:02,227 What is "samgyetongue"? 27 00:02:02,310 --> 00:02:04,854 Are you saying you will make soup with a chicken's tongue? 28 00:02:04,938 --> 00:02:06,064 Oh, "san ge," as in "live crabs." 29 00:02:06,147 --> 00:02:08,858 Maybe the soup includes crabs, so it is a seafood soup of some sort. 30 00:02:10,944 --> 00:02:11,945 I see. 31 00:02:12,028 --> 00:02:14,822 So samgyetang didn't exist in this era. 32 00:02:16,074 --> 00:02:20,536 Samgyetang is a soup dish where a chicken, stuffed with ginseng and medicinal herbs, 33 00:02:20,620 --> 00:02:22,664 is simmered until tender. 34 00:02:22,747 --> 00:02:24,666 Not only do you want this ridiculous pot, 35 00:02:24,749 --> 00:02:26,960 but you also want to cut open and stuff an ogolgye, Silkie, 36 00:02:27,043 --> 00:02:28,378 and make it into a soup? 37 00:02:28,461 --> 00:02:31,547 If you stuff a chicken, the stuffing will turn to mash 38 00:02:31,631 --> 00:02:33,925 while the chicken cooks. 39 00:02:34,008 --> 00:02:35,343 You do not know your soups, do you? 40 00:02:35,426 --> 00:02:36,636 Of course I do. 41 00:02:36,719 --> 00:02:39,180 Ingredients cook at different intervals, 42 00:02:39,264 --> 00:02:41,975 and that's why this soup must be cooked 43 00:02:42,058 --> 00:02:45,061 with effort and the help of science. 44 00:02:45,144 --> 00:02:47,105 - Effort? - Signs? 45 00:02:47,188 --> 00:02:51,401 {\an8}First, we must obtain a pressure cooker to cook the ogolgye in. 46 00:02:52,193 --> 00:02:55,655 Then this is the first effort we put into this dish. 47 00:02:55,738 --> 00:02:59,033 {\an8}We'll then wash the ogolgye in water filtered through loess soil 48 00:02:59,117 --> 00:03:00,410 {\an8}to get rid of the gamey smell. 49 00:03:00,493 --> 00:03:02,870 That would be the second effort. 50 00:03:03,538 --> 00:03:06,833 And lastly, we'll use red ginseng that is at least six years old, 51 00:03:06,916 --> 00:03:09,043 jujube, milkvetch root, dendropanax, 52 00:03:09,127 --> 00:03:11,004 bellflower root, lady bell, dried deer antler, and more. 53 00:03:11,087 --> 00:03:13,089 We'll use ten medicinal herbs 54 00:03:13,172 --> 00:03:15,883 to make a broth to cook the chicken in. 55 00:03:15,967 --> 00:03:18,052 Exactly how much effort does it need? 56 00:03:18,136 --> 00:03:20,972 Cook Yeon, is that the last effort we put in? 57 00:03:21,055 --> 00:03:24,308 Once we put our heart into the dish, 58 00:03:24,392 --> 00:03:25,309 it's complete. 59 00:03:26,436 --> 00:03:28,730 It sounds like we could use our cauldron. 60 00:03:28,813 --> 00:03:30,815 To tenderize the tough meat of wild ogolgye 61 00:03:30,898 --> 00:03:32,859 at the same speed as the other ingredients 62 00:03:32,942 --> 00:03:35,903 and achieve the effect of boiling for ten hours within just one hour… 63 00:03:35,987 --> 00:03:36,946 PRESSURE COOKER 64 00:03:37,030 --> 00:03:38,906 …this is absolutely necessary. 65 00:03:38,990 --> 00:03:40,783 I have never seen or heard of it. 66 00:03:40,867 --> 00:03:42,785 What if we cannot get this? 67 00:03:42,869 --> 00:03:46,748 Come to your senses, Cook Min. Where are we to find that thing? 68 00:03:46,831 --> 00:03:47,707 I'll have it made. 69 00:03:47,790 --> 00:03:51,210 Cook Yeon! You are not making any sense! 70 00:03:51,294 --> 00:03:53,796 Who in the world could ever make this? 71 00:03:53,880 --> 00:03:56,090 I understand we must trust her on this matter, 72 00:03:56,174 --> 00:03:57,425 so forget everything else. 73 00:03:57,508 --> 00:03:59,719 But you are saying you want to have a pot made. 74 00:03:59,802 --> 00:04:00,970 This is not a forge. 75 00:04:01,054 --> 00:04:02,638 It won't be easy, 76 00:04:03,222 --> 00:04:04,807 but if we have this pot, 77 00:04:04,891 --> 00:04:07,143 we can cook something with an incomparable depth of flavor. 78 00:04:08,144 --> 00:04:10,063 Are you sure it can be done? 79 00:04:10,730 --> 00:04:11,564 Yes. 80 00:04:12,648 --> 00:04:14,609 If my memory serves me correctly, 81 00:04:16,277 --> 00:04:18,654 there is one man in Joseon 82 00:04:20,448 --> 00:04:21,741 who can make this. 83 00:04:24,327 --> 00:04:29,248 COURSE N° 7 DONGNAE PAJEON ON A RAINY DAY 84 00:04:32,001 --> 00:04:33,002 FIRST ROUND DISH 85 00:04:40,176 --> 00:04:41,135 {\an8}CHICKEN 86 00:04:41,219 --> 00:04:42,387 {\an8}We're done for. 87 00:04:45,598 --> 00:04:47,850 {\an8}What is this strange-looking thing? 88 00:04:55,066 --> 00:04:57,068 {\an8}PUMPKIN RICE SYRUP 89 00:04:57,151 --> 00:04:59,112 {\an8}VINEGAR 90 00:05:10,039 --> 00:05:11,707 - Ya Feixiu. - Okay. 91 00:05:26,556 --> 00:05:29,308 - This is gochugaru, chili powder. - Gochogaru? 92 00:05:30,977 --> 00:05:32,812 My gosh, it is spicy. 93 00:05:33,771 --> 00:05:35,189 This is gochujang. 94 00:05:35,815 --> 00:05:36,899 We'll mix these two 95 00:05:36,983 --> 00:05:39,694 to make a sauce for the galbijjim, braised short ribs. 96 00:05:49,245 --> 00:05:50,705 THIRD ROUND DISH 97 00:05:50,788 --> 00:05:54,167 Ogolgye meat is tough and takes a long time to cook. 98 00:05:54,250 --> 00:05:56,127 But if you cook for too long, it tastes bad. 99 00:05:56,210 --> 00:05:57,503 It is not a suitable ingredient for a competition. 100 00:05:57,587 --> 00:05:58,629 That is exactly why 101 00:05:59,338 --> 00:06:02,008 we need to use this pressure cooker. 102 00:06:02,091 --> 00:06:04,594 Water boils at 100°C, but at 2 atmospheric pressures, 103 00:06:04,677 --> 00:06:06,012 it boils at 120°C. 104 00:06:06,095 --> 00:06:09,515 In other words, it's possible to cook the chicken 105 00:06:09,599 --> 00:06:11,684 until it's so soft you could even eat the bones. 106 00:06:11,767 --> 00:06:14,854 - So how is this thing made? - Well… 107 00:06:15,396 --> 00:06:16,397 Hang on. 108 00:06:20,735 --> 00:06:21,903 What is it? 109 00:06:21,986 --> 00:06:23,154 That's weird. 110 00:06:23,696 --> 00:06:24,614 It's nothing. 111 00:06:27,283 --> 00:06:28,409 That was close. 112 00:06:29,785 --> 00:06:32,413 {\an8}GANGNYEONGJEON 113 00:06:32,496 --> 00:06:35,333 PRESSURE COOKER, PACKING, COMPRESS, CAST-IRON POT 114 00:06:35,416 --> 00:06:38,836 What on earth do you plan to do with something like this? 115 00:06:38,920 --> 00:06:41,547 I'll use it to cook the soup in the third round. 116 00:06:41,631 --> 00:06:43,966 It's a very important pot that will determine the taste of our dish. 117 00:06:44,050 --> 00:06:47,386 It's where cooking meets science. 118 00:06:47,470 --> 00:06:52,016 Your Majesty, I need this to create a dish that doesn't exist in this era. 119 00:06:52,099 --> 00:06:53,184 Are you asking me 120 00:06:53,267 --> 00:06:56,229 to find someone who will make this? 121 00:06:56,312 --> 00:06:57,355 That's right. 122 00:06:57,438 --> 00:06:59,273 Isn't there someone 123 00:06:59,357 --> 00:07:01,525 called Jang Yeong-sil here? 124 00:07:01,609 --> 00:07:03,736 I think he could make it. 125 00:07:05,363 --> 00:07:07,782 The grand military protector who invented the hemispherical sundial 126 00:07:07,865 --> 00:07:09,200 and water clock? 127 00:07:10,243 --> 00:07:11,577 That man… 128 00:07:14,997 --> 00:07:17,250 The late king thought highly of him. 129 00:07:17,333 --> 00:07:18,543 The late king? 130 00:07:18,626 --> 00:07:20,962 Then are you saying he's not here anymore? 131 00:07:21,045 --> 00:07:24,882 {\an8}There might be someone at Gungisi, Government Arsenal, who can help. 132 00:07:24,966 --> 00:07:26,133 Gungisi? 133 00:07:26,217 --> 00:07:28,135 It is where weapons are made for the army. 134 00:07:28,219 --> 00:07:30,763 They make cannons, swords, and spears. 135 00:07:30,846 --> 00:07:33,349 The people there can't make this. 136 00:07:34,016 --> 00:07:35,810 I need an inventor. 137 00:07:37,937 --> 00:07:38,980 Your Majesty. 138 00:07:39,689 --> 00:07:40,731 CHANG-SEON CHIEF EUNUCH OF ROYAL FOOD 139 00:07:40,815 --> 00:07:42,233 There is Jang Chun-saeng. 140 00:07:47,655 --> 00:07:50,157 {\an8}He is the descendant of the grand military protector Jang Yeong-sil. 141 00:07:50,241 --> 00:07:51,951 Jang Yeong-sil's descendant? 142 00:07:52,034 --> 00:07:53,661 Tell us more about him. 143 00:07:53,744 --> 00:07:57,873 He was well-known within Gungisi for making bizarre things. 144 00:07:58,708 --> 00:08:00,001 He was dismissed last summer 145 00:08:00,084 --> 00:08:03,004 for causing an explosion on the grounds. 146 00:08:03,588 --> 00:08:04,714 An explosion? 147 00:08:04,797 --> 00:08:07,425 Where is he now? 148 00:08:07,508 --> 00:08:09,802 I heard he returned to his hometown. 149 00:08:09,885 --> 00:08:13,598 We should be able to get more information if we inquire at Gungisi. 150 00:08:14,390 --> 00:08:17,018 Your Majesty, please let me see him immediately. 151 00:08:17,101 --> 00:08:18,060 There's no time. 152 00:08:18,144 --> 00:08:19,520 There is no need to make a fuss. 153 00:08:20,354 --> 00:08:21,814 Rushing never works-- 154 00:08:21,897 --> 00:08:23,232 Without the pressure cooker, 155 00:08:23,316 --> 00:08:25,401 it'll be hard to beat the Ming cooks with soup. 156 00:08:25,484 --> 00:08:27,653 I really need this to tenderize the meat of the ogolgye 157 00:08:27,737 --> 00:08:30,781 and make the ginseng seep into the broth. 158 00:08:30,865 --> 00:08:33,826 We barely have enough time to prepare for the first two rounds. 159 00:08:33,909 --> 00:08:35,703 I have to get the other ingredients too. 160 00:08:35,786 --> 00:08:38,205 There are plenty of ingredients within the palace, are there not? 161 00:08:38,289 --> 00:08:39,206 The thing is, 162 00:08:39,290 --> 00:08:43,461 what I want are fresh ingredients from the wild outdoors. 163 00:08:43,544 --> 00:08:45,379 Freshly-plucked ingredients 164 00:08:45,463 --> 00:08:47,173 determine how a dish turns out. 165 00:08:48,466 --> 00:08:51,469 Then I should accompany you. 166 00:08:51,552 --> 00:08:54,263 You cannot, Your Majesty. 167 00:08:54,347 --> 00:08:57,433 The envoys are at Taepyeonggwan, Official Reception Hall. 168 00:08:57,516 --> 00:08:58,559 That is not all. 169 00:08:58,643 --> 00:09:00,770 Cook Yeon needs to set off to prepare 170 00:09:00,853 --> 00:09:03,064 for a competition that our nation's future depends on. 171 00:09:03,147 --> 00:09:03,981 It would not be right 172 00:09:04,065 --> 00:09:06,317 for you to leave the palace at such a time, Your Majesty. 173 00:09:10,071 --> 00:09:11,113 Very well then. 174 00:09:11,197 --> 00:09:12,698 I will permit your departure. 175 00:09:13,574 --> 00:09:14,617 Thank you, Your Majesty. 176 00:09:14,700 --> 00:09:15,701 However, 177 00:09:16,369 --> 00:09:18,204 I cannot allow you to travel alone. 178 00:09:18,913 --> 00:09:19,747 Pardon? 179 00:09:20,873 --> 00:09:22,249 Travel safely. 180 00:09:22,333 --> 00:09:23,334 I will. 181 00:09:23,417 --> 00:09:24,835 I'll be back soon. 182 00:09:27,880 --> 00:09:29,924 Use it if you need men or horses. 183 00:09:30,007 --> 00:09:30,841 Yes, Your Majesty. 184 00:09:32,760 --> 00:09:33,928 We shall leave now, Your Majesty. 185 00:09:36,263 --> 00:09:37,181 Go on. 186 00:09:49,485 --> 00:09:50,611 Su-hyeok. 187 00:09:51,487 --> 00:09:55,574 Do you not think people would find those two strange? 188 00:09:56,325 --> 00:09:58,035 {\an8}I am not certain I understand, Your Majesty. 189 00:09:59,161 --> 00:10:01,247 Do they not look like they are married? 190 00:10:01,789 --> 00:10:03,416 Oh, I see what you mean, Your Majesty. 191 00:10:04,041 --> 00:10:07,044 Cook Yeon is too fair a lady to be thought of as his brother, 192 00:10:07,586 --> 00:10:09,130 but they do not look like a married couple. 193 00:10:09,213 --> 00:10:10,297 I cannot let this be. 194 00:10:11,674 --> 00:10:12,550 Yes, Your Majesty. 195 00:10:15,678 --> 00:10:17,179 Will I really get Mangunrok back? 196 00:10:18,431 --> 00:10:20,349 You talk about that book whenever you see me. 197 00:10:20,933 --> 00:10:23,769 His Majesty said he would find it, so stop asking about it. 198 00:10:23,853 --> 00:10:26,355 It's because it's an important book to me. 199 00:10:27,189 --> 00:10:30,234 I'm really going to return as soon as this competition's over. 200 00:10:30,317 --> 00:10:32,319 Do you still want to return that badly? 201 00:10:33,028 --> 00:10:34,113 What do you mean? 202 00:10:34,196 --> 00:10:37,241 His Majesty seems to have grown quite fond of you. 203 00:10:37,324 --> 00:10:39,577 What do you mean he grew fond of me? 204 00:10:39,660 --> 00:10:43,330 Watching you interact with him makes me wonder 205 00:10:43,956 --> 00:10:47,793 if one day I will have to speak to you in polite speech reserved for royals. 206 00:10:48,461 --> 00:10:49,336 "Your Grace." 207 00:10:50,296 --> 00:10:51,422 "Your Grace Yeon Ji-young." 208 00:10:52,381 --> 00:10:53,799 I don't believe this. 209 00:10:53,883 --> 00:10:55,843 Stop talking nonsense. 210 00:10:55,926 --> 00:10:58,304 I'm going to go back, so don't worry. 211 00:10:58,387 --> 00:11:01,265 You should just take this chance to win His Majesty's heart. 212 00:11:01,348 --> 00:11:02,975 Let me ask you something. 213 00:11:03,058 --> 00:11:05,352 What do you gain from breathing down my neck about it? 214 00:11:05,436 --> 00:11:07,146 "Breathe down your neck"? How ridiculous. 215 00:11:07,229 --> 00:11:08,522 I have never gone near your neck. 216 00:11:09,106 --> 00:11:10,065 What does that mean anyway? 217 00:11:10,149 --> 00:11:11,609 Don't ask! 218 00:11:12,568 --> 00:11:13,527 My goodness! 219 00:11:14,987 --> 00:11:16,155 Oh dear. 220 00:11:17,490 --> 00:11:18,657 What are you doing here? 221 00:11:18,741 --> 00:11:20,868 GONG-GIL YEONHUIGUN'S JESTER WITH MANY SECRETS 222 00:11:26,290 --> 00:11:27,458 Your Majesty. 223 00:11:27,541 --> 00:11:29,502 What brings you here, Your Majesty? 224 00:11:32,838 --> 00:11:35,382 Men and women over the age of seven must be watched closely. 225 00:11:35,466 --> 00:11:37,343 If we were to accompany Cook Yeon, 226 00:11:37,426 --> 00:11:40,054 she would not attract any attention or misunderstanding. 227 00:11:40,721 --> 00:11:43,265 Your Majesty, Cook Yeon is dressed as a man, so you need not-- 228 00:11:43,349 --> 00:11:44,517 Enough. 229 00:11:46,602 --> 00:11:48,062 Anyone can tell she is a woman. 230 00:11:51,148 --> 00:11:51,982 Your Majesty. 231 00:11:52,066 --> 00:11:54,151 The envoys are at Taepyeonggwan. 232 00:11:54,235 --> 00:11:55,361 They are indeed. 233 00:11:55,986 --> 00:11:58,447 That is why you should return. 234 00:12:02,368 --> 00:12:05,621 Your duty to guard the palace is just as important. 235 00:12:06,539 --> 00:12:08,832 With all due respect, Your Majesty, you cannot do this. 236 00:12:08,916 --> 00:12:10,501 You must walk a great distance too. 237 00:12:11,335 --> 00:12:12,503 This journey 238 00:12:12,586 --> 00:12:14,964 is to prepare for a competition that the nation's future depends on. 239 00:12:15,548 --> 00:12:18,509 Do you not think it is only right that I walk the distance myself? 240 00:12:22,304 --> 00:12:23,430 We should hurry. 241 00:12:24,098 --> 00:12:25,182 We do not want to be late. 242 00:12:26,433 --> 00:12:28,060 - Yes, Your Majesty. - Your Majesty. 243 00:12:29,061 --> 00:12:30,187 Your Majesty… 244 00:12:30,271 --> 00:12:31,272 Su-hyeok. 245 00:12:31,814 --> 00:12:34,149 - Wait for me! - Cook Yeon. 246 00:12:34,858 --> 00:12:35,901 Gong-gil! 247 00:12:40,281 --> 00:12:42,449 Where is His Majesty? 248 00:12:42,533 --> 00:12:43,867 He has left the palace. 249 00:12:44,410 --> 00:12:46,245 You should have stopped him. 250 00:12:46,328 --> 00:12:47,496 You know this is not the time for-- 251 00:12:47,580 --> 00:12:49,707 How was I to stop him when he had made up his mind 252 00:12:49,790 --> 00:12:51,166 and came in a disguise? 253 00:12:52,626 --> 00:12:54,336 I will guard the hall of governance. 254 00:12:55,671 --> 00:12:57,423 You take care of His Majesty's chambers. 255 00:13:04,638 --> 00:13:06,640 His Majesty is of ill health, 256 00:13:06,724 --> 00:13:08,934 so no morning assembly will be held for a while. 257 00:13:10,686 --> 00:13:14,106 Do focus on hosting the envoys and preparing for the cooking competition. 258 00:13:14,189 --> 00:13:16,900 For anything else, you may submit a written report. 259 00:13:16,984 --> 00:13:19,111 His Majesty has fallen ill all of a sudden? 260 00:13:19,653 --> 00:13:20,821 What is going on? 261 00:13:20,904 --> 00:13:23,449 {\an8}He was fine and well just yesterday, was he not? 262 00:13:24,116 --> 00:13:26,994 That is all you need to know. 263 00:13:28,203 --> 00:13:29,580 Excuse us then. 264 00:13:29,663 --> 00:13:30,581 Let us go. 265 00:13:41,467 --> 00:13:42,635 Gong-gil. 266 00:13:43,719 --> 00:13:45,012 Where is this place? 267 00:13:46,263 --> 00:13:47,640 My legs are killing me. 268 00:13:47,723 --> 00:13:49,725 We are almost there, Your Majesty. 269 00:13:49,808 --> 00:13:51,185 Hang in there a bit longer. 270 00:13:51,769 --> 00:13:53,479 Your Majesty, when we get there, 271 00:13:53,979 --> 00:13:57,358 you can't say things like, "I am the king of this country," okay? 272 00:13:57,983 --> 00:14:00,944 Why must I hide what is a fact? 273 00:14:01,028 --> 00:14:02,196 What if you say that 274 00:14:02,696 --> 00:14:04,031 and he says something like, 275 00:14:04,114 --> 00:14:06,617 "I am sorry, but I cannot make what you wish." 276 00:14:06,700 --> 00:14:08,327 What will you do then? 277 00:14:08,410 --> 00:14:09,912 Then I will torture him. 278 00:14:09,995 --> 00:14:11,538 Your Majesty. 279 00:14:11,622 --> 00:14:13,207 All right. 280 00:14:13,290 --> 00:14:14,667 Do you promise? 281 00:14:17,169 --> 00:14:18,337 Jeez. 282 00:14:18,420 --> 00:14:19,588 We should get going. 283 00:14:20,255 --> 00:14:21,340 Let's go. 284 00:14:24,510 --> 00:14:27,221 His Majesty has left the palace again? 285 00:14:27,304 --> 00:14:28,639 Yes, Your Highness. 286 00:14:28,722 --> 00:14:31,600 I heard he left with the chief royal cook. 287 00:14:31,684 --> 00:14:32,643 Why? 288 00:14:33,936 --> 00:14:35,813 The competition is just days away. 289 00:14:36,605 --> 00:14:38,107 Why did he leave at this important time? 290 00:14:38,190 --> 00:14:40,275 According to the maids at the royal kitchen, 291 00:14:40,359 --> 00:14:42,987 they are looking for a bizarre object to use in the competition. 292 00:14:43,070 --> 00:14:44,863 A bizarre object? 293 00:14:47,074 --> 00:14:48,534 It might be a good idea 294 00:14:50,077 --> 00:14:53,122 to use this as an opportunity to cancel the competition completely. 295 00:14:54,248 --> 00:14:55,332 Would you not agree? 296 00:14:55,416 --> 00:14:56,583 Your Highness. 297 00:14:56,667 --> 00:14:59,378 Should we not wait until the envoys return to Ming? 298 00:14:59,461 --> 00:15:00,379 Lord Sung! 299 00:15:01,422 --> 00:15:03,132 Do you not understand the importance of this competition? 300 00:15:03,215 --> 00:15:04,800 The outcome of this competition 301 00:15:04,883 --> 00:15:06,719 will ignite the flames for our revolt. 302 00:15:06,802 --> 00:15:07,803 You are right, Your Highness. 303 00:15:08,971 --> 00:15:11,015 Do not forget we have well-trained men. 304 00:15:11,807 --> 00:15:15,644 Are you referring to the men who are training at the Mount Guwol base? 305 00:15:16,603 --> 00:15:18,022 Tell them 306 00:15:18,105 --> 00:15:21,984 I would like to see the skills they have honed. 307 00:15:24,361 --> 00:15:25,779 The target… 308 00:15:29,575 --> 00:15:31,035 is the chief royal cook. 309 00:15:38,459 --> 00:15:39,793 Are we at the right place? 310 00:15:41,003 --> 00:15:41,837 I am sure of it. 311 00:15:41,920 --> 00:15:44,339 Those at Gungisi said to go to the end of Naesan Valley. 312 00:15:44,423 --> 00:15:47,259 What does that sign say? 313 00:15:47,843 --> 00:15:50,721 "Anyone who opens the gate without permission 314 00:15:50,804 --> 00:15:53,140 will hasten their demise." 315 00:15:53,223 --> 00:15:55,934 - "Jang Chun-saeng." - "Jang…" 316 00:15:57,186 --> 00:15:58,645 This is unbelievable. 317 00:15:58,729 --> 00:16:00,773 This is why they say eccentrics have no manners. 318 00:16:00,856 --> 00:16:03,025 How dare he say we need his permission? 319 00:16:04,902 --> 00:16:06,236 Your Majesty, please! 320 00:16:12,910 --> 00:16:13,952 Jang Chun-saeng! 321 00:16:14,036 --> 00:16:15,996 Come forth and show respect to your visitors. 322 00:16:16,080 --> 00:16:17,414 What a pain. 323 00:16:25,422 --> 00:16:27,549 It's… It's a cannon. 324 00:16:28,509 --> 00:16:30,010 You opened the gate so abruptly, 325 00:16:30,094 --> 00:16:31,804 and it lit the cannon's fuse! 326 00:16:32,721 --> 00:16:35,682 - Get out of here! - Get out of here! 327 00:17:18,350 --> 00:17:20,602 What on earth was that? 328 00:17:21,186 --> 00:17:23,313 That is what I would like to ask. 329 00:17:24,231 --> 00:17:25,899 What is all this? 330 00:17:26,817 --> 00:17:28,318 {\an8}It does not seem to be a weapon. 331 00:17:29,069 --> 00:17:29,987 {\an8}Jang Chun-saeng. 332 00:17:30,070 --> 00:17:32,781 - I ought to-- - I ought to show you this! 333 00:17:32,865 --> 00:17:35,701 Look at how strong this tree looks. 334 00:17:35,784 --> 00:17:37,744 - My gosh, it worked! - Mister Jang Chun-saeng? 335 00:17:37,828 --> 00:17:38,662 It worked! 336 00:17:42,958 --> 00:17:45,169 Are these rice puffs? 337 00:17:46,545 --> 00:17:47,713 "Rice puff"? 338 00:17:50,883 --> 00:17:52,593 They are rice puffs. 339 00:17:53,260 --> 00:17:54,845 We came to the right place. 340 00:17:54,928 --> 00:17:57,973 Why would you say that about a piece of hangwa, rice confection? 341 00:17:58,056 --> 00:18:00,184 This isn't just a simple snack. 342 00:18:00,267 --> 00:18:02,102 It's a fusion of cooking and science. 343 00:18:02,686 --> 00:18:03,896 {\an8}It's molecular gastronomy. 344 00:18:03,979 --> 00:18:05,105 {\an8}"Molecular gastronomy"? 345 00:18:10,360 --> 00:18:13,614 The quantity increased, but it tastes too bland. 346 00:18:14,823 --> 00:18:17,367 So you are the insolent Jang Chun-saeng? 347 00:18:17,451 --> 00:18:20,829 - Do you know who I am? How dare you. - No, wait. 348 00:18:20,913 --> 00:18:22,456 Who are you? 349 00:18:22,539 --> 00:18:23,749 I doubt you are the king. 350 00:18:23,832 --> 00:18:26,335 Who are you to just barge into my house? 351 00:18:26,418 --> 00:18:27,502 What did you say? 352 00:18:28,420 --> 00:18:29,421 I am the-- 353 00:18:29,504 --> 00:18:32,257 Goodness, Lord Im Song-jae. 354 00:18:32,799 --> 00:18:35,177 Please do not be so angry. 355 00:18:35,260 --> 00:18:37,387 Oh, the chaehong inspector? 356 00:18:37,471 --> 00:18:40,307 That is who you are. No wonder you were so haughty. 357 00:18:42,392 --> 00:18:44,728 Yes. He is the Chief Royal Secretary. 358 00:18:44,811 --> 00:18:48,190 You knew that and still threatened us with a fake cannon? 359 00:18:48,273 --> 00:18:50,359 - How dare you-- - If 360 00:18:50,442 --> 00:18:53,028 I had known you were from the palace, 361 00:18:54,613 --> 00:18:57,741 you would have been showered with iron balls, not rice. 362 00:18:57,824 --> 00:18:59,243 How dare you speak so insolently? 363 00:18:59,326 --> 00:19:01,703 Why do I hear dogs barking here? 364 00:19:01,787 --> 00:19:03,497 Oh, I see there are two dogs. 365 00:19:04,539 --> 00:19:06,583 - You insolent-- - Wait. 366 00:19:11,588 --> 00:19:15,342 You have a very keen eye, sir. 367 00:19:15,425 --> 00:19:16,969 I am no sir. 368 00:19:21,556 --> 00:19:24,643 A puffing machine that uses heat and pressure. 369 00:19:25,519 --> 00:19:26,895 Maybe this man could… 370 00:19:29,856 --> 00:19:30,899 Greetings. 371 00:19:31,483 --> 00:19:35,070 I am Chief Royal Cook Yeon Ji-young of the royal kitchen. 372 00:19:35,904 --> 00:19:37,489 This truly is strange. 373 00:19:38,073 --> 00:19:39,491 The Chief Royal Secretary came all the way here 374 00:19:39,574 --> 00:19:41,868 with a female chief royal cook disguised as a man? 375 00:19:42,744 --> 00:19:45,163 Is it that obvious? 376 00:19:47,082 --> 00:19:49,126 You won't believe me, 377 00:19:49,209 --> 00:19:50,585 but it's all true. 378 00:19:51,169 --> 00:19:55,090 We've come a long way to ask you for a favor. 379 00:19:55,173 --> 00:19:58,969 It's an important matter that concerns the nation's future. 380 00:19:59,052 --> 00:20:00,470 The nation's future? 381 00:20:00,554 --> 00:20:02,639 Let the king take care of that. 382 00:20:03,140 --> 00:20:04,266 Why did you come to me? 383 00:20:04,349 --> 00:20:07,853 Must I threaten to take your life to make you see reason? 384 00:20:09,688 --> 00:20:12,149 So the intruder threatens the homeowner. 385 00:20:14,109 --> 00:20:15,777 You had better leave now. 386 00:20:17,321 --> 00:20:20,324 I can no longer guarantee your safety. 387 00:20:21,325 --> 00:20:22,659 You are truly helpless. 388 00:20:23,618 --> 00:20:24,911 - Su-hyeok. - Yes! 389 00:20:25,579 --> 00:20:27,122 No, please. Come on. 390 00:20:27,205 --> 00:20:30,459 You promised not to be like this. 391 00:20:33,670 --> 00:20:34,671 Sir. 392 00:20:35,464 --> 00:20:36,673 It's not related to national affairs. 393 00:20:36,757 --> 00:20:39,301 It's a personal favor I need to ask of you. 394 00:20:39,384 --> 00:20:40,927 I warned you. 395 00:20:41,011 --> 00:20:41,928 Wait! 396 00:20:42,012 --> 00:20:43,055 Wait. 397 00:20:45,640 --> 00:20:48,810 Gosh, you are so impatient. 398 00:20:48,894 --> 00:20:52,647 Why not hear what she has to say first? 399 00:21:06,370 --> 00:21:07,662 You know what? Let's forget it. 400 00:21:08,246 --> 00:21:09,581 Let's get out of here. 401 00:21:09,664 --> 00:21:11,541 - Come on, hurry! - Is he out of his mind? 402 00:21:11,625 --> 00:21:13,126 - You… - Let's go. 403 00:21:13,210 --> 00:21:15,504 - I will teach you-- - Hurry! 404 00:21:16,922 --> 00:21:18,090 My goodness. 405 00:21:23,553 --> 00:21:24,554 It's a shame. 406 00:21:25,680 --> 00:21:27,891 I was going to tell you how to make the rice puffs taste good. 407 00:21:27,974 --> 00:21:29,017 "Rice puffs"? 408 00:21:29,684 --> 00:21:31,603 You mean the rice I popped? 409 00:21:33,605 --> 00:21:34,523 What about them? 410 00:21:35,774 --> 00:21:36,733 It worked. 411 00:21:37,734 --> 00:21:38,985 Hang on. 412 00:21:39,069 --> 00:21:42,447 Do you really know how to make this bland thing taste good? 413 00:21:44,658 --> 00:21:46,076 Let's see. 414 00:21:52,499 --> 00:21:53,959 It's sugar. 415 00:21:54,042 --> 00:21:56,044 Add some to your next batch of rice. 416 00:21:56,128 --> 00:21:56,962 Goodbye then. 417 00:22:08,473 --> 00:22:10,684 What do we do now that we have been thrown out? 418 00:22:10,767 --> 00:22:13,687 We should torture him if we must, so he will make your pot. 419 00:22:14,855 --> 00:22:17,190 Who was it that said eccentrics had no manners? 420 00:22:17,274 --> 00:22:20,277 What if he really pulled that handle? 421 00:22:20,360 --> 00:22:21,736 I am sure it was a bluff. 422 00:22:21,820 --> 00:22:22,779 Your Majesty. 423 00:22:22,863 --> 00:22:26,867 I have never seen a man like that bluff. 424 00:22:26,950 --> 00:22:29,161 How dare you take that tone in the presence of His Majesty? 425 00:22:29,244 --> 00:22:30,579 Presence, my foot. 426 00:22:30,662 --> 00:22:33,331 We were close to not being present here. 427 00:22:33,415 --> 00:22:35,417 This isn't the time to argue. 428 00:22:35,500 --> 00:22:38,670 If you want to fight, you can do so on our way back. 429 00:22:38,753 --> 00:22:39,796 I won't stop you then. 430 00:22:40,589 --> 00:22:41,882 My goodness. 431 00:22:41,965 --> 00:22:43,508 I feel utterly humiliated. 432 00:23:20,837 --> 00:23:22,464 You added the sugar, didn't you? 433 00:23:26,718 --> 00:23:29,137 - You are still there? - I can't leave empty-handed. 434 00:23:30,055 --> 00:23:31,848 How is it? Doesn't it taste better? 435 00:23:31,932 --> 00:23:34,517 The sugar does make it sweeter. 436 00:23:35,185 --> 00:23:36,895 - But it is a bad idea. - How so? 437 00:23:36,978 --> 00:23:41,024 I made this machine to double the rice volume to feed the people. 438 00:23:41,608 --> 00:23:44,110 But what is the point if it requires sugar? 439 00:23:44,736 --> 00:23:46,529 Sugar is too expensive. 440 00:23:46,613 --> 00:23:49,574 That's all the more reason to help me. 441 00:23:50,367 --> 00:23:51,785 If I win this competition, 442 00:23:51,868 --> 00:23:54,996 Joseon can import much more sugarcane at a much cheaper price. 443 00:23:55,080 --> 00:23:58,792 Then won't everyone be able to enjoy your rice puffs? 444 00:24:00,418 --> 00:24:02,754 Is what you said about the sugarcane really true? 445 00:24:03,964 --> 00:24:05,340 I'm with the king right-- 446 00:24:05,423 --> 00:24:07,300 I mean… 447 00:24:07,384 --> 00:24:09,970 I came with someone really high up, 448 00:24:10,053 --> 00:24:12,013 so why would I lie to you? 449 00:24:12,097 --> 00:24:13,807 Are you actually the chief royal cook? 450 00:24:18,144 --> 00:24:19,479 {\an8}Here. Take a look. 451 00:24:21,398 --> 00:24:23,275 CHIEF ROYAL COOK 452 00:24:24,818 --> 00:24:27,988 Then is he really the Chief Royal Secretary? 453 00:24:29,406 --> 00:24:30,824 Yes, he is. 454 00:24:30,907 --> 00:24:33,827 Why would you travel with that treacherous man? 455 00:24:33,910 --> 00:24:37,622 Well, it's a long story. 456 00:24:40,166 --> 00:24:41,793 What do you need my help with? 457 00:24:42,544 --> 00:24:43,378 One second. 458 00:24:43,962 --> 00:24:46,006 Look at this. 459 00:24:47,173 --> 00:24:48,174 This pressure cooker. 460 00:24:55,557 --> 00:24:56,808 Thank you. 461 00:24:58,518 --> 00:25:01,688 What are those two planning to do alone in there? 462 00:25:01,771 --> 00:25:04,232 - I ought to-- - No, Your Majesty! 463 00:25:04,733 --> 00:25:06,359 Please calm down. 464 00:25:06,443 --> 00:25:09,654 We must get what we came for first. 465 00:25:11,197 --> 00:25:12,949 There seems to be some progress. 466 00:25:13,033 --> 00:25:14,075 We should wait, Your Majesty. 467 00:25:17,704 --> 00:25:19,289 I am already getting frustrated 468 00:25:19,998 --> 00:25:21,416 when the competition has not even begun. 469 00:25:25,962 --> 00:25:28,340 This is a pot that traps the steam from the boiling water. 470 00:25:28,423 --> 00:25:29,507 Yes, that's right. 471 00:25:31,009 --> 00:25:33,136 And you can use the weight valve to release the steam 472 00:25:33,219 --> 00:25:34,763 when the pressure reaches a certain level. 473 00:25:34,846 --> 00:25:35,764 {\an8}That's right. 474 00:25:35,847 --> 00:25:37,390 {\an8}Water boils at 100°C at standard pressure, 475 00:25:37,474 --> 00:25:39,517 {\an8}but at twice the atmospheric pressure, it boils at 120°C. 476 00:25:40,226 --> 00:25:41,227 {\an8}In other words, 477 00:25:41,311 --> 00:25:43,480 {\an8}it makes it possible to cook meat so thoroughly 478 00:25:43,563 --> 00:25:45,398 {\an8}that you can even eat the bone. 479 00:25:46,608 --> 00:25:48,735 {\an8}I have no clue what you mean, 480 00:25:48,818 --> 00:25:53,156 but the pot will explode if the seams weaken in the slightest. 481 00:25:53,865 --> 00:25:55,700 So I must use malleable iron. 482 00:25:56,368 --> 00:25:59,829 Why am I even giving this any thought? 483 00:25:59,913 --> 00:26:02,332 Get right to the point. 484 00:26:02,415 --> 00:26:04,125 Why must I make this? 485 00:26:04,209 --> 00:26:06,252 A few days from now, a cooking competition 486 00:26:06,336 --> 00:26:08,630 between the Ming and Joseon will take place at Huijeongdang. 487 00:26:08,713 --> 00:26:10,090 And in order to win, 488 00:26:10,840 --> 00:26:11,925 I need this. 489 00:26:12,008 --> 00:26:14,386 A cook from the Ming, you say? 490 00:26:14,469 --> 00:26:15,929 They will be tough to beat. 491 00:26:16,888 --> 00:26:17,764 Can you win? 492 00:26:17,847 --> 00:26:19,557 With your help, I can. 493 00:26:20,308 --> 00:26:22,936 We have a better chance if we have the pot. 494 00:26:25,814 --> 00:26:27,190 I will not do it. 495 00:26:27,273 --> 00:26:29,692 I do not want to help those high-ups who discard people 496 00:26:30,610 --> 00:26:31,986 when they have done their use. 497 00:26:33,446 --> 00:26:35,615 Wait, Mister Chun-saeng. 498 00:26:36,825 --> 00:26:40,328 Joseon will have a lot to lose if we lose this competition. 499 00:26:40,412 --> 00:26:41,996 The people will suffer too. 500 00:26:42,831 --> 00:26:45,417 So will you please help me? 501 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:47,877 That will not change the world. 502 00:26:49,754 --> 00:26:51,089 Would Master Jang Yeong-sil 503 00:26:51,965 --> 00:26:53,591 have agreed with that? 504 00:26:57,011 --> 00:26:58,012 Do you know my uncle? 505 00:26:59,222 --> 00:27:02,058 Yes. My uncle might have helped you. 506 00:27:03,059 --> 00:27:05,228 Only to be used and discarded again. 507 00:27:06,855 --> 00:27:08,314 That is why I will not help. 508 00:27:10,859 --> 00:27:11,734 You should leave. 509 00:27:19,451 --> 00:27:20,660 This really isn't easy. 510 00:27:35,467 --> 00:27:36,468 What did I tell you? 511 00:27:37,177 --> 00:27:38,678 You cannot reason with him. 512 00:27:40,930 --> 00:27:42,474 Let us take him to the government office. 513 00:27:43,266 --> 00:27:44,392 We are short on time as it is. 514 00:27:45,101 --> 00:27:46,436 Your Majesty. 515 00:27:46,519 --> 00:27:49,105 Men like him have nothing but malice left in them. 516 00:27:49,189 --> 00:27:50,648 You must appeal to his heart. 517 00:27:50,732 --> 00:27:54,652 If you use force, the thing he makes may look fine on the outside, 518 00:27:54,736 --> 00:27:56,696 but it will most likely be… 519 00:27:57,280 --> 00:28:00,450 It will most likely be a mess if you actually try to use it. 520 00:28:01,201 --> 00:28:02,202 Yes. 521 00:28:02,285 --> 00:28:03,745 Gong-gil's right. 522 00:28:03,828 --> 00:28:06,581 When Your Majesty forced me to cook, 523 00:28:06,664 --> 00:28:08,124 I only thought of running away. 524 00:28:08,208 --> 00:28:09,209 What? 525 00:28:10,376 --> 00:28:12,879 But you have been doing just fine so far, have you not? 526 00:28:12,962 --> 00:28:16,174 What if the pressure cooker is not made right? 527 00:28:16,257 --> 00:28:17,300 What will you do then? 528 00:28:17,383 --> 00:28:19,260 Then I will cut off his hands 529 00:28:19,344 --> 00:28:20,720 and annihilate three generations of his family. 530 00:28:21,679 --> 00:28:25,266 Your Majesty, we must persuade him to make a good pot, 531 00:28:25,350 --> 00:28:26,559 not threaten him. 532 00:28:26,643 --> 00:28:28,269 What do you suggest we do then? 533 00:28:28,853 --> 00:28:30,522 I need to appeal to his heart, 534 00:28:31,898 --> 00:28:33,650 but I can't think of a good idea. 535 00:28:35,109 --> 00:28:38,363 All of you, come up with some good ideas by tonight. 536 00:28:38,863 --> 00:28:39,697 Yes, Your Majesty. 537 00:28:39,781 --> 00:28:41,449 Yes, Your Majesty. 538 00:28:42,909 --> 00:28:44,828 {\an8}JAHONGWON 539 00:28:45,537 --> 00:28:47,914 He left the palace with the chief royal cook? 540 00:28:49,332 --> 00:28:51,167 How could he do such a thing? 541 00:28:51,251 --> 00:28:52,752 Please remain calm, Your Grace. 542 00:28:52,836 --> 00:28:53,962 CHU-WOL INSPECTOR COURT LADY 543 00:28:54,045 --> 00:28:56,256 It seems to be for the competition. 544 00:28:56,339 --> 00:29:00,051 More importantly, I have something to report regarding the jester Gong-gil 545 00:29:00,134 --> 00:29:01,970 that you told me to look into. 546 00:29:02,053 --> 00:29:03,555 I learned something 547 00:29:03,638 --> 00:29:06,015 from the leader of a group he used to perform with. 548 00:29:06,516 --> 00:29:07,517 What is it? 549 00:29:07,600 --> 00:29:10,478 Do you, perhaps, remember Ok-dan? 550 00:29:11,646 --> 00:29:14,941 Do you mean the girl who once stayed at Jahongwon? 551 00:29:15,024 --> 00:29:18,945 Yes, Your Grace. That Ok-dan was Gong-gil's older sister. 552 00:29:24,033 --> 00:29:24,951 Then 553 00:29:25,702 --> 00:29:28,037 the reason he is lurking about the palace… 554 00:29:28,121 --> 00:29:31,165 It must be related to her death. 555 00:29:31,749 --> 00:29:35,712 Send someone to find out more about him. 556 00:29:35,795 --> 00:29:36,880 Yes, Your Grace. 557 00:29:45,096 --> 00:29:48,057 His Majesty left the palace with Cook Yeon? 558 00:29:48,141 --> 00:29:49,225 Yes, Your Royal Highness. 559 00:29:49,309 --> 00:29:53,271 I do not know what this excursion could possibly mean, 560 00:29:53,855 --> 00:29:55,690 but it is a fact that he has left. 561 00:29:55,773 --> 00:29:58,985 He was never secretive about his excursions. 562 00:29:59,068 --> 00:30:00,528 Would there be any meaning to it? 563 00:30:00,612 --> 00:30:05,325 He would not leave the palace knowing the Ming envoy is here. 564 00:30:05,408 --> 00:30:06,492 That is right. 565 00:30:06,576 --> 00:30:10,246 His Majesty may be young and immature, therefore impulsive, 566 00:30:10,330 --> 00:30:12,916 but he is not that senseless. 567 00:30:12,999 --> 00:30:15,960 Could it be because of the competition with the Ming cooks? 568 00:30:16,044 --> 00:30:19,088 Do you believe he left the palace to prepare for that? 569 00:30:19,756 --> 00:30:22,383 It cannot be that His Majesty has developed feelings 570 00:30:22,467 --> 00:30:24,677 for the chief royal cook, could it? 571 00:30:25,678 --> 00:30:27,430 Watch what you say. 572 00:31:02,215 --> 00:31:05,468 ROYAL KITCHEN 573 00:31:20,817 --> 00:31:24,237 It tastes good, but it is nothing special. 574 00:31:24,320 --> 00:31:26,739 I guess our chief royal cook is right. 575 00:31:26,823 --> 00:31:29,158 It seems cooking the ogolgye with our usual cauldron will not do. 576 00:31:29,242 --> 00:31:30,994 When will she be back? 577 00:31:31,077 --> 00:31:35,331 I cut and cleaned the short ribs or whatever they are. 578 00:31:35,415 --> 00:31:37,375 It would seem we are ready for the first round, would it not? 579 00:31:37,458 --> 00:31:40,211 Did you store the gochogaru and gochojang? 580 00:31:40,294 --> 00:31:41,504 Of course. 581 00:31:41,587 --> 00:31:42,797 Cook Min stored them safely 582 00:31:42,880 --> 00:31:45,550 in the grain storage in Saongwon, Office of Royal Meals. 583 00:31:45,633 --> 00:31:47,635 What about the duck she asked to get? 584 00:31:48,219 --> 00:31:49,053 Bong-sik! 585 00:31:50,054 --> 00:31:51,514 Bong-sik. 586 00:31:51,597 --> 00:31:53,558 You need to come with me quickly. 587 00:31:54,559 --> 00:31:56,144 What is this about? 588 00:31:56,936 --> 00:31:58,896 Cook Maeng is acting strangely. 589 00:31:59,522 --> 00:32:01,858 How so? Is his anxiety flaring up? 590 00:32:01,941 --> 00:32:03,693 Again! Do it again! 591 00:32:03,776 --> 00:32:05,028 Goodness, that scared me. 592 00:32:13,077 --> 00:32:13,911 Stop. 593 00:32:17,248 --> 00:32:18,750 If you chop them like this, 594 00:32:18,833 --> 00:32:21,961 are you telling me to use them or throw them out? 595 00:32:22,628 --> 00:32:23,588 I am sorry. 596 00:32:24,172 --> 00:32:25,631 I will do it again. 597 00:32:26,215 --> 00:32:27,425 Chop according to my pace. 598 00:32:31,012 --> 00:32:33,056 How can you still be so bad at chopping? 599 00:32:33,139 --> 00:32:35,308 Go and sharpen the knife again! 600 00:32:36,434 --> 00:32:37,268 Move. 601 00:32:43,733 --> 00:32:46,569 Goodness, what is with Cook Maeng? 602 00:32:46,652 --> 00:32:48,654 He used to be so nice to her. 603 00:32:48,738 --> 00:32:49,822 What got into him? 604 00:32:49,906 --> 00:32:51,532 He is being quite strange. 605 00:32:51,616 --> 00:32:53,910 He is much stricter than when he taught me. 606 00:32:53,993 --> 00:32:57,789 He is sensitive because his life is on the line. 607 00:32:59,207 --> 00:33:02,460 Why is he teaching Maid Seo anyway? 608 00:33:06,631 --> 00:33:08,549 KONG WENLI MASTER OF KUNG FU CUISINE 609 00:33:10,843 --> 00:33:13,554 TANG BAILONG MASTER OF SICHUAN CUISINE 610 00:33:16,057 --> 00:33:16,933 Good. 611 00:33:17,892 --> 00:33:22,188 I have not seen you this passionate in a long time. 612 00:33:22,271 --> 00:33:26,150 Our pride as cooks depends on this competition. 613 00:33:26,234 --> 00:33:28,152 Though there is nothing for us to gain from winning, 614 00:33:28,236 --> 00:33:30,696 losing would be an indescribable humiliation. 615 00:33:31,280 --> 00:33:34,075 We shall not look down on a small nation for its modest size, 616 00:33:34,659 --> 00:33:36,577 nor be arrogant merely because we come from a great nation. 617 00:33:36,661 --> 00:33:38,496 There is an idiom that goes, 618 00:33:38,579 --> 00:33:40,832 "One cannot be a good cook 619 00:33:42,250 --> 00:33:44,168 if their skill comes before their virtue." 620 00:33:44,252 --> 00:33:46,045 I always remember your teaching. 621 00:33:46,129 --> 00:33:48,297 Always remain humble 622 00:33:48,381 --> 00:33:50,091 as we show them 623 00:33:50,174 --> 00:33:53,219 what the greatest cooks of Ming can do. 624 00:33:53,302 --> 00:33:54,679 Yes, Brother Tang. 625 00:33:56,556 --> 00:33:57,849 Anyway, 626 00:33:59,100 --> 00:34:02,061 where is Ya Feixiu? 627 00:34:02,854 --> 00:34:04,564 {\an8}Well, look who is here. 628 00:34:05,148 --> 00:34:06,983 You are one of the Ming cooks, are you not? 629 00:34:07,483 --> 00:34:08,776 What brings you here? 630 00:34:10,278 --> 00:34:13,781 Before I explain, please accept this. 631 00:34:21,789 --> 00:34:23,916 These are chopi, Sichuan pepper. 632 00:34:25,835 --> 00:34:27,003 {\an8}HUAJIAO: NUMBING, SPICY SEASONING MADE FROM THE FRUIT OF PRICKLY ASH 633 00:34:27,086 --> 00:34:30,923 {\an8}These are not just any chopi, but Sichuan's best, huajiao. 634 00:34:32,216 --> 00:34:36,554 Why did you bring me something so valuable? 635 00:34:36,637 --> 00:34:42,727 There is something I wish to exchange with this. 636 00:34:47,106 --> 00:34:49,358 The weather is not on our side either. 637 00:34:49,984 --> 00:34:54,280 {\an8}It would be dreadful if His Majesty were to catch a cold. 638 00:34:55,198 --> 00:34:56,949 I am drenched already. 639 00:35:00,286 --> 00:35:01,412 Commander, 640 00:35:01,495 --> 00:35:04,373 do not just stand there and join us here. 641 00:35:04,457 --> 00:35:05,625 You are getting soaked in the rain. 642 00:35:06,667 --> 00:35:08,127 Do not mind me. 643 00:35:08,211 --> 00:35:10,755 You are wet because you are standing there. 644 00:35:10,838 --> 00:35:14,634 Why go overbroad when you can stand guard under the roof? 645 00:35:18,596 --> 00:35:20,514 On a rainy day like this, 646 00:35:20,598 --> 00:35:23,684 some pajeon, scallion pancakes, with makgeolli, rice wine, 647 00:35:23,768 --> 00:35:26,604 would raise my spirits. 648 00:35:28,272 --> 00:35:29,565 Do you not agree, Your Majesty? 649 00:35:29,649 --> 00:35:31,108 Pajeon, you say? 650 00:35:33,736 --> 00:35:35,279 The thought alone pleases me. 651 00:35:39,575 --> 00:35:41,327 Yes, pajeon. 652 00:35:41,869 --> 00:35:44,247 Your Majesty, where was Master Jang Yeong-sil's hometown again? 653 00:35:44,914 --> 00:35:46,082 How would I know that? 654 00:35:49,085 --> 00:35:51,921 Based on Jang Chun-saeng's accent, 655 00:35:52,004 --> 00:35:55,549 I would say he is from Dongnae, Busan Port. 656 00:35:55,633 --> 00:35:57,802 So he's from Busan, right? 657 00:35:57,885 --> 00:35:58,719 Yes. 658 00:35:59,262 --> 00:36:00,805 That's what I thought as well. 659 00:36:08,729 --> 00:36:09,689 What is it? 660 00:36:11,190 --> 00:36:14,360 There might be a way to persuade Mister Chun-saeng. 661 00:36:16,529 --> 00:36:18,406 Let's go buy some ingredients first. 662 00:36:18,489 --> 00:36:20,241 There's no point if the rain stops, 663 00:36:20,324 --> 00:36:23,619 - so we must hurry. - What? My goodness. 664 00:36:29,417 --> 00:36:30,793 They left at last. 665 00:36:32,044 --> 00:36:33,963 I made more rice puffs, 666 00:36:34,046 --> 00:36:35,673 but it does not taste good without the sugar. 667 00:36:37,091 --> 00:36:38,801 It does not fill me at all. 668 00:36:40,511 --> 00:36:41,470 Darn it. 669 00:36:50,896 --> 00:36:52,940 This needs to be cleaned too. 670 00:37:08,331 --> 00:37:09,915 What are you waiting for? 671 00:37:09,999 --> 00:37:12,001 You have no idea how to cook this. 672 00:37:12,084 --> 00:37:15,629 Dongnae pajeon batter has to be thick. 673 00:37:15,713 --> 00:37:17,673 - Otherwise, it's a no-go. - What is not going where? 674 00:37:17,757 --> 00:37:20,259 You have to lay out the scallions like this 675 00:37:20,343 --> 00:37:21,969 and cook them thoroughly first. 676 00:37:22,053 --> 00:37:24,472 It's time to start fanning. 677 00:37:25,348 --> 00:37:27,058 Send the smell far away. 678 00:37:34,482 --> 00:37:36,192 It smells absolutely amazing. 679 00:37:36,275 --> 00:37:38,361 It is driving me crazy, Your Majesty. 680 00:37:47,328 --> 00:37:49,288 You're doing a really great job with the fan. 681 00:37:49,372 --> 00:37:50,956 You're doing great, Su-hyeok and Gong-gil. 682 00:37:51,040 --> 00:37:51,874 Good. 683 00:37:52,792 --> 00:37:55,795 You're doing so well! That's it. Fan harder now. 684 00:37:55,878 --> 00:37:57,380 - Harder? - Yes. 685 00:37:57,463 --> 00:37:59,924 - Get out of the way. - Yes, Your Majesty. 686 00:38:00,007 --> 00:38:01,842 - No, Your Majesty. - Move. 687 00:38:04,011 --> 00:38:05,638 I apologize, Your Majesty. 688 00:38:10,393 --> 00:38:12,186 My gosh, Your Majesty. 689 00:38:12,269 --> 00:38:15,856 It feels like the mountain breeze. 690 00:38:16,440 --> 00:38:18,692 - Do not speak. - Yes, Your Majesty. 691 00:38:41,298 --> 00:38:42,800 What is this smell? 692 00:38:42,883 --> 00:38:44,260 My word. 693 00:38:44,343 --> 00:38:45,970 Something smells amazing. 694 00:38:47,012 --> 00:38:48,973 What is it? 695 00:38:55,646 --> 00:38:57,189 He's here. 696 00:39:10,119 --> 00:39:11,662 Wait, Mister Chun-saeng. 697 00:39:12,163 --> 00:39:13,247 What? 698 00:39:13,330 --> 00:39:15,207 Well, His Majesty… 699 00:39:15,291 --> 00:39:19,003 I mean, the Chief Royal Secretary 700 00:39:19,086 --> 00:39:21,922 wanted pajeon and makgeolli as it was raining, 701 00:39:22,006 --> 00:39:24,842 so we made a lot of pajeon. 702 00:39:25,634 --> 00:39:27,636 Would you like some? 703 00:39:27,720 --> 00:39:31,599 Pajeon is your hometown food, isn't it? 704 00:39:31,682 --> 00:39:32,850 Yes, my hometown… 705 00:39:34,602 --> 00:39:35,936 Forget it. 706 00:39:36,020 --> 00:39:37,521 Let him be. 707 00:39:37,605 --> 00:39:39,648 He need not eat if he does not want to. 708 00:39:40,191 --> 00:39:41,442 Go on and cut the pajeon. 709 00:39:45,988 --> 00:39:46,864 Let me just… 710 00:39:49,533 --> 00:39:50,576 Hey, mister. 711 00:39:51,619 --> 00:39:52,912 Do not be like that. 712 00:39:52,995 --> 00:39:55,498 Come over and have some with us. 713 00:39:56,332 --> 00:40:00,920 Will you look at the golden-brown pajeon? 714 00:40:01,003 --> 00:40:02,463 Is it not beautiful? 715 00:40:02,546 --> 00:40:04,882 Come closer. 716 00:40:04,965 --> 00:40:05,883 Darn it. 717 00:40:05,966 --> 00:40:08,636 - Come on. - Goodness me. 718 00:40:08,719 --> 00:40:10,137 Try some. 719 00:40:32,201 --> 00:40:33,911 Look at him just stuffing away. 720 00:40:34,411 --> 00:40:36,830 - Do not mind me and eat. - Yes. 721 00:41:05,317 --> 00:41:07,069 This taste! 722 00:41:19,456 --> 00:41:20,833 You might get an upset stomach. 723 00:41:20,916 --> 00:41:21,834 Here. 724 00:41:21,917 --> 00:41:24,378 There's a lot, so eat slowly. 725 00:41:27,047 --> 00:41:28,549 I feel much better now. 726 00:41:28,632 --> 00:41:31,635 My gosh. This is the taste of my childhood. 727 00:41:31,719 --> 00:41:34,972 It tastes like what I had at a village feast as a child. 728 00:41:35,055 --> 00:41:36,098 How did you make this? 729 00:41:36,181 --> 00:41:38,434 My father is also from Busan. 730 00:41:38,517 --> 00:41:39,602 Busan Port? 731 00:41:39,685 --> 00:41:41,854 Yes, that's right. Busan Port. 732 00:41:41,937 --> 00:41:44,648 - No wonder. - Have some more. 733 00:41:52,740 --> 00:41:53,866 You told me yesterday 734 00:41:54,408 --> 00:41:58,787 that Master Jang Yeong-sil was used and then discarded. 735 00:41:59,330 --> 00:42:02,958 But just like how you remember the taste of your childhood, 736 00:42:03,042 --> 00:42:07,504 people will never forget him. 737 00:42:09,715 --> 00:42:11,175 Thanks to him, 738 00:42:11,258 --> 00:42:14,261 people can tell the exact time… 739 00:42:17,431 --> 00:42:19,558 and they can observe and read the stars too. 740 00:42:23,020 --> 00:42:23,937 Mister Chun-saeng. 741 00:42:24,480 --> 00:42:27,650 This might sound strange, 742 00:42:27,733 --> 00:42:28,859 but to be honest, 743 00:42:29,652 --> 00:42:31,820 I'm not from this time period. 744 00:42:32,363 --> 00:42:35,407 It's a complicated story, but it's true. 745 00:42:36,283 --> 00:42:40,913 Anyway, the reason I'm so involved in this… 746 00:42:42,998 --> 00:42:46,085 is because I love to cook. 747 00:42:47,044 --> 00:42:51,507 It makes me really happy when I see the satisfied look on the faces of people 748 00:42:51,590 --> 00:42:52,841 who enjoy my food. 749 00:42:54,301 --> 00:42:55,552 So through this competition, 750 00:42:55,636 --> 00:42:59,264 I want to show the Ming cooks my food as well as Korea's… 751 00:43:01,058 --> 00:43:03,185 I mean, I want to show them the taste of Joseon. 752 00:43:03,268 --> 00:43:08,107 So could you help us by doing what you love, Mister Chun-saeng? 753 00:43:08,691 --> 00:43:10,609 Let's win this cooking competition 754 00:43:10,693 --> 00:43:14,613 and get the Ming sugarcane so everyone can enjoy 755 00:43:14,697 --> 00:43:17,241 your delicious rice puffs at any time. 756 00:43:17,324 --> 00:43:20,411 I'm sure that'll make you happy too. 757 00:43:21,120 --> 00:43:22,538 For everyone's sake, 758 00:43:23,038 --> 00:43:24,331 I beg of you. 759 00:43:24,415 --> 00:43:25,290 Please? 760 00:43:25,916 --> 00:43:27,292 Please. 761 00:43:39,555 --> 00:43:40,681 I will make it. 762 00:43:40,764 --> 00:43:41,682 You will? 763 00:43:43,892 --> 00:43:45,269 Do you truly mean that? 764 00:43:45,352 --> 00:43:47,312 I am not doing it for you, so do not get excited. 765 00:43:48,397 --> 00:43:50,858 - How dare you-- - Just stop saying that already. 766 00:43:52,067 --> 00:43:53,235 Thank you. 767 00:43:53,318 --> 00:43:54,945 Thank you so much! 768 00:43:55,529 --> 00:43:56,572 Thank you too. 769 00:43:58,574 --> 00:44:00,909 I never thought I would taste this again, 770 00:44:02,286 --> 00:44:03,537 but you made it for me. 771 00:44:05,497 --> 00:44:07,166 I missed the taste of my home… 772 00:44:09,209 --> 00:44:10,419 my whole life. 773 00:44:12,838 --> 00:44:13,714 Next time, 774 00:44:14,423 --> 00:44:16,300 I'll tell you how to make caramel rice puffs. 775 00:44:17,384 --> 00:44:18,510 "Kernel" rice puffs? 776 00:44:26,477 --> 00:44:28,145 So are you headed to Danyang? 777 00:44:28,228 --> 00:44:30,689 Yes. I need some ingredients from there. 778 00:44:31,398 --> 00:44:34,276 Assist him well so the pot is ready upon our return. 779 00:44:34,359 --> 00:44:35,277 Yes, Your… 780 00:44:37,946 --> 00:44:39,323 My lord. 781 00:44:39,406 --> 00:44:41,408 Do not slack off 782 00:44:41,492 --> 00:44:42,534 and work hard. 783 00:44:43,452 --> 00:44:45,120 We'll be late. Let's go. 784 00:44:46,330 --> 00:44:47,206 I wish you well, my lord. 785 00:44:49,249 --> 00:44:50,292 Here. 786 00:44:53,212 --> 00:44:54,087 Let's go. 787 00:44:57,716 --> 00:45:00,427 Here is the mold. 788 00:45:00,511 --> 00:45:01,553 Shall we begin? 789 00:45:02,930 --> 00:45:04,181 Here goes. 790 00:45:22,658 --> 00:45:24,034 What is this? 791 00:45:24,117 --> 00:45:26,161 It looks like ginseng. 792 00:45:26,787 --> 00:45:27,621 What? 793 00:45:28,705 --> 00:45:31,917 This is wild ginseng, Your Majesty! 794 00:45:37,089 --> 00:45:38,715 What are you doing? 795 00:45:38,799 --> 00:45:39,841 Have you forgotten? 796 00:45:39,925 --> 00:45:42,010 Everything on this land belongs to me. 797 00:45:42,094 --> 00:45:44,972 This is even more so because I found it. 798 00:45:57,109 --> 00:45:58,527 It should be done by tomorrow. 799 00:45:58,610 --> 00:46:00,028 That is good to hear. 800 00:46:00,112 --> 00:46:02,281 The Chief Royal Secretary and cook will be back by then. 801 00:46:02,364 --> 00:46:03,282 It is perfect. 802 00:46:04,408 --> 00:46:05,492 Let us hurry! 803 00:46:16,628 --> 00:46:18,046 What is that? 804 00:46:18,130 --> 00:46:20,382 I have not seen this oil before. 805 00:46:21,675 --> 00:46:25,178 It is a secret weapon with which we will win the first round. 806 00:46:27,389 --> 00:46:29,182 Where did you get this from? 807 00:46:29,266 --> 00:46:30,309 Trust me. 808 00:46:30,392 --> 00:46:34,271 You have put me in charge of the dish for the first round. 809 00:46:34,354 --> 00:46:36,356 I will not let you down. 810 00:46:36,440 --> 00:46:38,609 Do not take risks with unfamiliar ingredients. 811 00:46:38,692 --> 00:46:39,735 Once before-- 812 00:46:43,739 --> 00:46:44,656 Ya Feixiu. 813 00:46:45,866 --> 00:46:47,284 I trust you. 814 00:46:49,620 --> 00:46:52,539 The day of the competition is approaching. 815 00:46:52,623 --> 00:46:53,582 Indeed. 816 00:46:58,378 --> 00:47:02,132 I am looking forward to the skills of the Ming cooks. 817 00:47:02,215 --> 00:47:03,967 You will see for yourself in due time. 818 00:47:08,764 --> 00:47:12,309 Let us speak in your language. 819 00:47:16,104 --> 00:47:17,564 Yes, we can do that. 820 00:47:17,648 --> 00:47:21,526 We have boarded the same ship already. 821 00:47:21,610 --> 00:47:23,737 Let us be clear 822 00:47:24,738 --> 00:47:26,198 about what we are giving and receiving. 823 00:47:26,281 --> 00:47:27,991 Of course we will. 824 00:47:28,742 --> 00:47:32,663 Your cooks will most definitely win the competition. 825 00:47:33,163 --> 00:47:38,669 It is possible the competition might not happen at all. 826 00:47:38,752 --> 00:47:40,837 What do you mean by that? 827 00:47:41,421 --> 00:47:42,589 The chief royal cook 828 00:47:43,131 --> 00:47:46,677 left the palace to obtain something for the competition. 829 00:47:46,760 --> 00:47:47,719 But you see, 830 00:47:47,803 --> 00:47:53,517 a lot of dangerous things happen outside the palace. 831 00:47:57,312 --> 00:47:58,980 I wonder if we will all just end up 832 00:47:59,064 --> 00:48:02,943 indulging in the delicacies of the Ming that day. 833 00:48:04,069 --> 00:48:05,737 Get a good night's rest, 834 00:48:05,821 --> 00:48:08,699 {\an8}and take your time coming to Huijeongdang by the thirteenth hour tomorrow. 835 00:48:09,408 --> 00:48:13,370 {\an8}It seems my cooks might be a little disappointed. 836 00:48:20,502 --> 00:48:22,462 Make sure to thoroughly prepare the ingredients for tomorrow. 837 00:48:22,546 --> 00:48:23,630 - Yes, sir. - Yes, sir. 838 00:48:25,006 --> 00:48:26,508 Oh dear. 839 00:48:27,592 --> 00:48:30,721 The competition, at last, begins tomorrow. 840 00:48:31,555 --> 00:48:33,890 Will the chief royal cook return on time? 841 00:48:33,974 --> 00:48:35,684 I am sure she will. 842 00:48:35,767 --> 00:48:37,519 Let us go and get a good night's sleep. 843 00:48:38,311 --> 00:48:43,817 I feel a bit uneasy leaving only Cook Min and Cook Sim behind. 844 00:48:43,900 --> 00:48:47,529 Why worry when we even prepared the late-night snacks with them? 845 00:48:47,612 --> 00:48:49,656 By the way, 846 00:48:50,240 --> 00:48:52,826 why are you giving Maid Seo such a hard time? 847 00:48:53,618 --> 00:48:55,162 The chief royal cook is not even here. 848 00:48:55,746 --> 00:48:57,456 Do not be too hard on her. 849 00:48:57,956 --> 00:49:01,001 I saw that you gave her a lot of work again today. 850 00:49:09,426 --> 00:49:12,888 If she is of no help here, she should leave voluntarily. 851 00:49:15,515 --> 00:49:17,601 How could he be so heartless? 852 00:49:18,185 --> 00:49:19,644 And why is he so fast? Wait, Cook Maeng. 853 00:49:20,228 --> 00:49:21,813 Cook Maeng. My goodness. 854 00:49:22,397 --> 00:49:23,607 Do you not hear me? 855 00:49:23,690 --> 00:49:25,984 Why are you following me when we are going different ways anyway? 856 00:49:26,067 --> 00:49:27,819 I called you so many… 857 00:49:37,829 --> 00:49:38,705 What is that? 858 00:49:43,919 --> 00:49:45,170 Who are you? 859 00:49:45,837 --> 00:49:49,382 Give this to your king immediately. 860 00:49:53,428 --> 00:49:55,430 The chief royal cook is in danger. 861 00:49:56,014 --> 00:49:57,224 Hurry. 862 00:50:00,393 --> 00:50:02,729 That grey hair. 863 00:50:02,813 --> 00:50:06,107 The long grey hair. He is with the Ming envoy, is he not? 864 00:50:06,191 --> 00:50:08,693 That is impossible. He spoke our language. 865 00:50:09,194 --> 00:50:11,947 Did you see that? 866 00:50:12,030 --> 00:50:15,325 He was hiding a dagger underneath. 867 00:50:17,702 --> 00:50:19,704 What does it say on the paper? 868 00:50:23,500 --> 00:50:25,627 There is nothing on it. 869 00:50:30,757 --> 00:50:32,133 - Greetings, Chief Eunuch. - Greetings. 870 00:50:32,759 --> 00:50:35,846 Why are you here at this hour? 871 00:50:35,929 --> 00:50:38,390 We met a mysterious man on our way out of the palace. 872 00:50:38,473 --> 00:50:40,851 He told me to give this to His Majesty. 873 00:50:41,518 --> 00:50:45,063 His face was covered by a black mask, and he bore a terrifying presence. 874 00:50:45,146 --> 00:50:46,773 He did not seem like an ordinary man. 875 00:50:48,149 --> 00:50:49,067 Very well. 876 00:50:49,651 --> 00:50:50,569 You may go now. 877 00:50:50,652 --> 00:50:51,945 - Yes, Chief Eunuch. - Yes, Chief Eunuch. 878 00:50:58,326 --> 00:50:59,494 What is this? 879 00:51:21,808 --> 00:51:24,394 There are those who are targeting the chief royal cook. 880 00:51:24,477 --> 00:51:27,772 She might not last another day, so you must hurry. 881 00:51:27,856 --> 00:51:28,899 Chief Eunuch. 882 00:51:29,858 --> 00:51:32,235 Do you know how far away Jang Chun-saeng lives? 883 00:51:32,819 --> 00:51:35,906 If you take a fast horse, you will arrive by dawn tomorrow. 884 00:51:35,989 --> 00:51:37,824 Tell them to ready the horses. 885 00:51:37,908 --> 00:51:39,284 - Hurry. - Of course. 886 00:51:52,756 --> 00:51:54,007 Your Majesty. 887 00:51:54,090 --> 00:51:56,843 Please stay safe until I reach you. 888 00:52:02,140 --> 00:52:05,185 {\an8}DAY OF THE COMPETITION MYOSI (BETWEEN 5 AND 7 A.M.) 889 00:52:20,325 --> 00:52:22,702 It works. We did it, sir. 890 00:52:24,913 --> 00:52:26,331 Come forth! 891 00:52:30,043 --> 00:52:31,169 Welcome back, Your Majesty. 892 00:52:45,850 --> 00:52:47,310 Only kill the girl. 893 00:52:53,566 --> 00:52:55,527 You are greatly skilled indeed. 894 00:52:58,363 --> 00:53:00,865 We stayed up all night to make it. 895 00:53:03,034 --> 00:53:04,452 I made it strong enough 896 00:53:04,536 --> 00:53:06,079 so that it withstands high heat and pressure. 897 00:53:06,788 --> 00:53:10,166 Cook Yeon, take this chance to show them what you are capable of. 898 00:53:10,917 --> 00:53:12,210 Thank you. 899 00:53:12,293 --> 00:53:13,962 Thank you so much, Mister Chun-saeng. 900 00:53:14,671 --> 00:53:16,089 It's perfect! 901 00:53:17,298 --> 00:53:19,801 I will reward you again at a later time. 902 00:53:20,385 --> 00:53:21,386 Good work. 903 00:53:22,012 --> 00:53:24,305 Now, let us return to the palace. 904 00:53:24,389 --> 00:53:25,974 - Yes. We shall go. - Oh, right. 905 00:53:26,057 --> 00:53:28,435 I wish I could cook you a meal. 906 00:53:29,144 --> 00:53:30,270 Do not worry. 907 00:53:30,812 --> 00:53:31,646 Do visit again. 908 00:53:54,919 --> 00:53:56,337 We are in trouble. Assassins are coming! 909 00:53:56,421 --> 00:53:58,131 What? Assassins? 910 00:53:58,214 --> 00:53:59,299 What do you mean? 911 00:54:05,055 --> 00:54:07,557 I hung a bell for every ten steps. Seeing that they are coming at this speed… 912 00:54:07,640 --> 00:54:10,393 They are well-trained men. You must get away, Your Majesty. 913 00:54:10,477 --> 00:54:11,352 "Your Majesty"? 914 00:54:12,187 --> 00:54:15,231 I'm sorry. We were just… 915 00:54:17,025 --> 00:54:19,027 You can explain later. 916 00:54:19,778 --> 00:54:20,779 You must get away. 917 00:54:21,362 --> 00:54:22,822 Who on earth are they? 918 00:54:22,906 --> 00:54:25,033 What do we do, Your Majesty? 919 00:54:25,116 --> 00:54:26,159 Hide behind me. 920 00:54:29,621 --> 00:54:31,706 Open the gate on my signal. 921 00:54:31,790 --> 00:54:33,875 - Okay. - We should be locking up. 922 00:54:33,958 --> 00:54:35,168 Why open the gate? 923 00:54:35,251 --> 00:54:36,461 Trust me, Your Majesty. 924 00:54:55,522 --> 00:54:56,481 Now! 925 00:55:23,133 --> 00:55:25,135 - Cook Yeon, run! Hurry! - Okay! 926 00:55:25,218 --> 00:55:27,178 - Your Majesty, let's go. - Follow me. 927 00:56:08,678 --> 00:56:09,679 No! 928 00:56:10,513 --> 00:56:12,724 - No! - What are you doing? We must go. 929 00:56:22,400 --> 00:56:25,236 Gong-gil! Take Cook Yeon out the back door! 930 00:56:25,320 --> 00:56:26,529 I cannot use the weapons now! 931 00:56:27,113 --> 00:56:28,698 We went through so much for the pressure cooker. 932 00:56:28,781 --> 00:56:29,908 Hurry! 933 00:56:29,991 --> 00:56:32,619 Cook Yeon, I will bring it to you by the time you need it. 934 00:56:32,702 --> 00:56:35,163 So go now, or we will all die! 935 00:56:35,914 --> 00:56:36,748 Okay. 936 00:56:41,920 --> 00:56:42,795 Come this way! 937 00:56:51,638 --> 00:56:52,722 Let us all die together! 938 00:56:58,645 --> 00:56:59,729 Go after the girl! 939 00:57:11,157 --> 00:57:12,575 Why, darn it. 940 00:57:25,630 --> 00:57:26,548 Your Majesty. 941 00:57:27,924 --> 00:57:30,510 I will hold them off while you get away. 942 00:57:30,593 --> 00:57:32,345 - Very well. - Stay safe. 943 00:57:33,555 --> 00:57:34,681 Ensure His Majesty's safety. 944 00:57:36,140 --> 00:57:37,225 We must go. 945 00:58:11,092 --> 00:58:13,636 Your Majesty, it would be best to part ways here. 946 00:58:13,720 --> 00:58:15,054 I will stall them. 947 00:58:15,138 --> 00:58:16,139 Very well. 948 00:58:16,222 --> 00:58:17,307 We will go this way. 949 00:58:17,932 --> 00:58:18,975 Thank you, Gong-gil. 950 00:58:19,058 --> 00:58:20,351 - Go, now! - Let us go. 951 00:58:24,147 --> 00:58:25,565 Over here! 952 00:58:32,447 --> 00:58:33,448 Come at me. 953 00:58:52,842 --> 00:58:54,427 No. 954 00:58:58,973 --> 00:59:00,516 Who sent you? 955 00:59:12,028 --> 00:59:13,863 Your Majesty! 956 00:59:19,410 --> 00:59:20,912 Your Majesty… 957 00:59:20,995 --> 00:59:22,872 Your shoulder is bleeding. 958 00:59:23,831 --> 00:59:25,291 There is no need to make a fuss. 959 00:59:25,917 --> 00:59:26,834 It will not kill me. 960 00:59:56,447 --> 00:59:57,407 Who is it? 961 00:59:57,490 --> 00:59:58,574 Who sent you? 962 01:00:12,964 --> 01:00:14,924 Cook Yeon! 963 01:00:15,007 --> 01:00:16,300 Are you all right? 964 01:00:16,884 --> 01:00:18,010 Wake up. 965 01:00:24,642 --> 01:00:25,852 Open your eyes. 966 01:00:26,602 --> 01:00:27,645 Your Majesty. 967 01:00:34,902 --> 01:00:36,612 She seems to have fainted. 968 01:00:38,239 --> 01:00:39,907 Please forgive me for being so late, Your Majesty. 969 01:00:41,117 --> 01:00:42,493 Thank you, Song-jae. 970 01:00:53,421 --> 01:00:54,922 Will you slow down? 971 01:00:56,632 --> 01:00:57,633 Are you well? 972 01:00:58,301 --> 01:00:59,927 Yes, Your Majesty. I am well. 973 01:01:00,011 --> 01:01:03,723 He would have died if it were not for me. 974 01:01:05,224 --> 01:01:06,392 Is that so? 975 01:01:06,476 --> 01:01:09,228 Su-hyeok is the best swordsman in all of Joseon. 976 01:01:09,312 --> 01:01:13,900 Well, I guess he rolled down a slope then. 977 01:01:15,568 --> 01:01:18,529 I guess even the best swordsman cannot beat a slope. 978 01:01:22,408 --> 01:01:25,036 Is the chief royal cook all right? 979 01:01:26,120 --> 01:01:28,122 It seems the shock made her faint. 980 01:01:28,206 --> 01:01:30,833 I am glad she was not badly hurt right before the competition. 981 01:01:31,459 --> 01:01:34,879 These assassins were unlike the ones from before. 982 01:01:36,297 --> 01:01:37,882 - Is that so? - Yes, Your Majesty. 983 01:01:37,965 --> 01:01:40,259 These men have received military training. 984 01:01:40,343 --> 01:01:42,303 - Military training? - Their movement was coordinated, 985 01:01:42,386 --> 01:01:45,306 and when caught, they took their own lives to stay silent. 986 01:01:46,557 --> 01:01:49,560 That means this attack was not conducted for a personal reason. 987 01:01:49,644 --> 01:01:50,686 Your Majesty. 988 01:01:50,770 --> 01:01:53,189 They must be troops sent by those with treacherous intentions. 989 01:01:55,775 --> 01:01:56,943 The pressure cooker. 990 01:02:02,865 --> 01:02:03,741 Are you all right? 991 01:02:09,163 --> 01:02:10,456 Is everyone all right? 992 01:02:11,541 --> 01:02:12,583 I am just fine. 993 01:02:13,793 --> 01:02:14,710 Do not worry. 994 01:02:14,794 --> 01:02:16,128 Everyone is safe. 995 01:02:17,046 --> 01:02:18,589 I'm so glad. 996 01:02:19,382 --> 01:02:22,009 I was scared to death. 997 01:02:24,554 --> 01:02:27,890 Your Majesty, it's still the day of the competition, right? 998 01:02:27,974 --> 01:02:29,183 Indeed. 999 01:02:29,267 --> 01:02:31,811 But you cannot compete with an injured hand. 1000 01:02:32,687 --> 01:02:34,146 I'm fine. 1001 01:02:34,230 --> 01:02:36,107 - We must hurry back. - But… 1002 01:02:36,190 --> 01:02:38,317 That pot is missing its lid. 1003 01:02:39,235 --> 01:02:42,029 Mister Chun-saeng said he'd bring the lid. 1004 01:02:42,113 --> 01:02:43,197 I believe in him. 1005 01:02:43,281 --> 01:02:46,450 We must hurry back. Let's go. Come on. 1006 01:02:51,163 --> 01:02:52,623 Pathetic fools. 1007 01:02:52,707 --> 01:02:55,293 How am I to trust them with anything when they fail each time? 1008 01:03:08,556 --> 01:03:10,766 In any case, 1009 01:03:12,184 --> 01:03:14,687 the competition will not go your way, Your Majesty. 1010 01:03:16,063 --> 01:03:19,191 {\an8}HUIJEONGDANG 1011 01:03:43,633 --> 01:03:45,301 Where are you, miss? 1012 01:04:01,651 --> 01:04:03,569 {\an8}It is almost the thirteenth hour, 1013 01:04:03,653 --> 01:04:06,280 but neither the king 1014 01:04:06,364 --> 01:04:09,742 nor the chief royal cook is present. 1015 01:04:09,825 --> 01:04:12,119 I do not know how to take this. 1016 01:04:12,203 --> 01:04:16,165 He asked where the king and the chief royal cook are. 1017 01:04:17,917 --> 01:04:19,335 Chief Eunuch. 1018 01:04:19,418 --> 01:04:23,965 Inform the chief envoy that His Majesty will arrive a little late. 1019 01:04:24,715 --> 01:04:25,925 Yes, my lord. 1020 01:04:49,824 --> 01:04:51,158 Are you certain you are unharmed? 1021 01:04:53,869 --> 01:04:55,913 I feel weak and nauseous. 1022 01:04:57,164 --> 01:05:00,209 I must be feeling sick from being on a horse. 1023 01:05:02,420 --> 01:05:05,715 Is it that you want an apology from me for giving you a hard time? 1024 01:05:07,133 --> 01:05:08,676 Of course not. 1025 01:05:09,927 --> 01:05:13,305 I do want to thank you for what you did earlier. 1026 01:05:14,348 --> 01:05:16,684 You were really cool. 1027 01:05:20,062 --> 01:05:22,773 Well, yes. I am good with a sword. 1028 01:05:24,817 --> 01:05:26,944 I am putting all of you through a great deal of trouble. 1029 01:05:28,029 --> 01:05:30,281 If only I had not suggested a competition… 1030 01:05:32,867 --> 01:05:34,910 Why are you acting out of character? 1031 01:05:36,078 --> 01:05:37,246 I'm fine. 1032 01:05:38,873 --> 01:05:40,041 We should hurry. 1033 01:05:40,124 --> 01:05:41,000 Come on. 1034 01:05:50,718 --> 01:05:52,845 I am sorry, Cook Yeon, 1035 01:05:54,096 --> 01:05:55,347 for giving you a hard time. 1036 01:05:58,309 --> 01:05:59,643 We have reached the agreed-upon time. 1037 01:05:59,727 --> 01:06:02,772 Joseon has long been known as the eastern land of courtesy. 1038 01:06:02,855 --> 01:06:06,275 However, this is inappropriate beyond belief. 1039 01:06:15,785 --> 01:06:17,620 The chief envoy wonders 1040 01:06:17,703 --> 01:06:20,539 if the king and the chief royal cook ran away to avoid the competition. 1041 01:06:20,623 --> 01:06:23,250 How rude of them to utter such words! 1042 01:06:25,669 --> 01:06:28,297 What do we do if His Majesty 1043 01:06:28,881 --> 01:06:31,675 does not appear before the time is up? 1044 01:06:32,259 --> 01:06:33,344 Let us wait. 1045 01:06:33,427 --> 01:06:38,557 It is truly inappropriate to keep the chief envoy waiting. 1046 01:06:39,809 --> 01:06:42,645 How about we begin the competition? 1047 01:06:51,529 --> 01:06:53,405 It is the thirteenth hour! 1048 01:06:53,906 --> 01:06:55,658 It is exactly the thirteenth hour. 1049 01:06:55,741 --> 01:06:57,827 We shall begin the competition. 1050 01:06:59,328 --> 01:07:01,997 The cooks from each nation, please step forward. 1051 01:07:08,796 --> 01:07:09,839 Cook Eom. 1052 01:07:11,590 --> 01:07:13,509 Oh no, Cook Eom. 1053 01:07:14,552 --> 01:07:15,970 What do we do now? 1054 01:07:21,642 --> 01:07:22,476 My lord. 1055 01:07:22,560 --> 01:07:25,187 This cannot be allowed. 1056 01:07:25,729 --> 01:07:27,398 What do you mean? 1057 01:07:27,481 --> 01:07:29,316 We still have until the fifteenth hour. 1058 01:07:29,400 --> 01:07:32,820 {\an8}I will not begin until then. 1059 01:07:33,696 --> 01:07:35,156 What do you mean? 1060 01:07:35,239 --> 01:07:39,118 My lord, it is time to show how merciful our great nation is. 1061 01:07:39,201 --> 01:07:41,871 What did you say? 1062 01:07:51,922 --> 01:07:55,134 All right, do as you wish. We shall wait. 1063 01:07:55,217 --> 01:07:57,052 Let us begin at the fifteenth hour. 1064 01:07:57,678 --> 01:07:59,263 At the Ming's request, 1065 01:07:59,346 --> 01:08:01,724 the competition will begin at the fifteenth hour. 1066 01:08:03,309 --> 01:08:05,853 - What a relief. - My goodness. 1067 01:08:05,936 --> 01:08:09,607 Why is Cook Yeon taking so long? 1068 01:08:09,690 --> 01:08:10,691 I do not know. 1069 01:08:22,912 --> 01:08:25,080 It is the fifteenth hour! 1070 01:08:35,257 --> 01:08:38,594 - It is over. - What should we do, Cook Eom? 1071 01:08:40,512 --> 01:08:42,556 It might be better that she does not come. 1072 01:08:44,600 --> 01:08:46,227 How can you say that? 1073 01:08:56,987 --> 01:08:58,072 They are here. 1074 01:09:21,971 --> 01:09:22,972 We are here. 1075 01:09:23,055 --> 01:09:24,765 Now, should I show them what I can do? 1076 01:09:28,018 --> 01:09:29,353 Your Majesty. 1077 01:09:29,436 --> 01:09:31,188 - Your Majesty. - Your Majesty. 1078 01:09:31,272 --> 01:09:33,399 - Your Majesty! - Your Majesty. 1079 01:09:33,482 --> 01:09:35,025 - Your Majesty. - Your Majesty. 1080 01:10:15,816 --> 01:10:18,736 BON APPÉTIT, YOUR MAJESTY 1081 01:10:18,819 --> 01:10:20,821 {\an8}The theme of the first dish is… 1082 01:10:20,904 --> 01:10:23,240 {\an8}I must prepare a meat dish they've never seen before. 1083 01:10:23,324 --> 01:10:24,950 {\an8}A taste that doesn't exist in this era. 1084 01:10:25,034 --> 01:10:26,368 {\an8}I am sure you remember. 1085 01:10:26,452 --> 01:10:27,745 {\an8}We must lose at all costs. 1086 01:10:27,828 --> 01:10:28,996 {\an8}I have bad news. 1087 01:10:29,079 --> 01:10:30,581 {\an8}The gochogaru is gone. 1088 01:10:30,664 --> 01:10:32,082 {\an8}Where did you get this red oil? 1089 01:10:32,166 --> 01:10:34,251 {\an8}Is it an ingredient you brought? 1090 01:10:34,335 --> 01:10:36,545 {\an8}What were you thinking? 1091 01:10:36,628 --> 01:10:38,255 {\an8}His Majesty and the chief royal cook 1092 01:10:38,339 --> 01:10:41,467 {\an8}will not be able to avoid this arrow of fate. 1093 01:10:41,550 --> 01:10:43,302 {\an8}I don't want to lose either. 1094 01:10:44,803 --> 01:10:47,306 {\an8}I will announce the result of the first round. 1095 01:10:50,434 --> 01:10:55,439 {\an8}Subtitle translation by: Jennifer Jean Lim