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BON APPÉTIT, YOUR MAJESTY

[tense music playing]

[Mok-ju] The wind is rather chilly today, Your Majesty.

You should rest up in your chambers.

YI HEON KING OF JOSEON

Yes, let us.

Your Majesty, hold on!

Can you tell us where you're going to...

KANG MOK-JU FOURTH JUNIOR CONSORT, YI HEON'S CONCUBINE

...send us to?

Why? Are you really frightened?

I am, of course!

Everything that's happened since I got here

has only made me more scared and concerned.

SHIN SU-HYEOK COMMANDER OF URIMWI

What... [sighs]

[Yi Heon] What do you think?

Does this help to keep all of your fear and concerns away?

[Ji-young] Yep. Nothing's scary now that I can't see anything.

Thank you, Your Majesty. This is one heck of a creative idea.

I have also had special lodgings prepared for you.

Look forward to it.

[Ji-young] Yeah.

Let us go.

[Ji-young sighs] Is it normal and acceptable for a king to act

however he wants in this time and age?

[Gil-geum] I told you, you need to watch what you say!

[groaning, breathing heavily]

[groans, grunts]

[sighs]

[grunts softly]

How is his condition?

[sighs] All the bleeding seems to have stopped

due to an unknown ointment applied to the wound.

If it had been applied any later, his life would have been in grave danger.

His Majesty was truly fortunate.

Your Majesty, we should be thanking the heavens for that.

So if the bleeding had not stopped when it did,

you say my life was in danger?

[Ji-young] You're beyond mad!

Can't you see that I stopped the bleeding for you?

I saved your life, okay?

Understood. You may leave now.

Yes, Your Majesty. [grunts]

Everything you saw and heard in here today,

you must forget all of it.

Yes, Your Grace. We will.

[Yi Heon groans]

[grunts]

[sighs]

How fortunate the wound was not worse.

Also, who was the one who stopped the bleeding?

-The gwinyeo. -The gwinyeo?

So you brought the gwinyeo here for saving your life,

not because she committed a crime?

That is true, certainly.

But I also brought her here because...

no one wants the gwinyeo dead more than I do.

It has sure been a while since you've seemed this excited.

Are you bothered, having this gwinyeo here?

-[sighs] -The Great Consort Kang?

[scoffs] Oh, my.

Why on earth would you think that I was bothered?

But... you did say that she had special lodgings.

It can't be, the byeolgung, is it?

BYEOLGUNG: SPECIAL RESIDENCE FOR THE KING'S FUTURE BRIDE OR CONCUBINE

-Surely... -[scoffs] A byeolgung?

Or did you make these special lodgings outside the palace?

Are you jealous of this?

Enough of this teasing.

And just tell me where you'll send her.

Go on.

[chuckles] Do not be so worried.

Where they are going...

is more special than the byeolgung.

[Ji-young laughing]

Okay.

I knew this wouldn't be a five-star hotel, but these so-called special lodgings are...

He made a prison inside the palace for everyone to see.

How is this my life?

I can't believe he went through the hassle of making a prison just for us.

At least we got good clothes that are clean,

and we were able to wash up, even if it's just a simple dress.

That is better than nothing. And we are still alive.

Yeah. We get to keep living.

For today, at least.

[laughing]

COURSE Nº3 HAUTE CUISINE

A prison? [scoffs]

What a strange place to send her considering he said he wanted her dead.

It is evident that His Majesty seems intrigued by that wench.

Your Grace, it is merely a fleeting curiosity at most.

It is odd how he calls her a gwinyeo.

Surely she did not just fall down from the sky.

Where was she before this?

Find out for me every little thing you can about that girl.

How they met each other.

How she caught His Majesty's eye. I want everything.

Would it not be faster to ask Chief Royal Secretary Im directly?

Right. What a great idea.

Shall I send a message?

Yes. Tell him that I wish to see him.

Also...

send this to the Grand Prince's residence.

Yes, Your Grace.

ROYAL KITCHEN: THE PLACE WHERE ROYAL MEALS ARE PREPARED

[cook] Wow, today's herbs are looking very good, aren't they? [chuckles]

[sighs]

EOM BONG-SIK: SENIOR-LEVEL COOK

Is that all the power you have today?

Do not spill a single grain of rice.

And be careful with the blade.

-Don't hurt your hand, huh? -[cook] Yes, sir.

Cook Sim.

The jeon powder needs more water, understood?

All right.

[coughs]

-Cook Min. -Yes?

Why are these fried pancakes the wrong color?

They should all be more of a golden-brown.

-It's best when they look great. -Oh, yes, sir.

[Bong-sik] Goodness gracious.

[grunts]

Let us see over here.

-Look at it as much as you'd like. -[clicks tongue]

[clears throat]

Anyway, have any of you heard the latest news?

It turns out His Majesty has returned here to the palace with a gwinyeo.

Oh! A ginyeo?

Which courtesan managed to catch the eye of His Majesty this time, sir?

[scoffs] You are hopeless. Not a ginyeo.

A gwinyeo. Probably given that name

because she looks like a ghost or something.

-[gasps] -[Bong-sik] Yes, Cook Sim is right.

They say he returned with a woman who looks like a ghost.

Come on.

Isn't it time we all stopped being swayed by palace rumors?

Do you not have work to do?

Everyone is telling wild stories of the gwinyeo in the palace.

You'd be a fool not to have heard about it!

Maybe it's because you worked in the Japanese village kitchens,

I mean, gosh, you're as clueless as a mule.

[scoffs]

[sighs] And you must be sensitive to these rumors

because you're the third generation here, in a family of royal cooks.

What? Man-su, you didn't know?

Lady Kim, who works for the Grand Royal Queen Dowager,

and Cook Eom here are warm with each other,

so he is always first to know about everything in the palace.

[coughs]

The Grand Royal Queen Dowager's quarters are even endorsing Cook Eom

as the next chief royal cook...

-Shush, you! -[muffled scream]

Don't be ridiculous! Gracious.

What if somebody hears you, huh?

-[yawns] -Oh!

You're so silly. Who else is gonna hear us in here in the royal kitchen?

Were you drinking until morning again?

[chuckles]

Will you get ahold of yourself?

Hey, I am sure you will be our next chief royal cook, Cook Eom.

-That is all I have to say. [laughs] -[clears throat]

I mean, you never truly know.

Cook Maeng could be chosen instead, so...

It has not even been a month since the former chief royal cook passed away,

and you're already talking about the next one?

You all better watch yourselves

if you still want mouths to lick up any nurungji crumbs later on.

We were just talking about it since the topic came up, okay?

So what's wrong with that?

Are you uncomfortable because you will not be the next chief royal cook?

Come now, Cook Sim, you should not be talking like that.

You're hurting the cook's feelings.

Oh, yeah? And what if I did? It's the truth.

No matter how you look at it,

the best cook in this kitchen has always been Cook Eom.

[elderly person] You do not know that for certain.

Oh!

-[clears throat] -Oh, sir, I did not see you approaching.

Her Grace believes the best cook is Man-su

in the royal kitchen, does she not?

While we're on it,

two weeks have already passed since the former chief cook's death.

An official announcement should be made any day.

-[chuckles] -[chuckling] Yes, that is correct.

[court lady] Excuse me.

[Chun-sik chuckles]

Yes, Head Senior Court Lady Kim. Is there something we can help you with?

The Grand Royal Queen Dowager wishes to have hangwa made for tea today.

Her Grace has ordered samhapjuk to be made for her late-night refreshment.

[cooks] Yes, understood.

Ah...

Do not waste our ingredients.

-[cooks] Yes, sir. -[Bong-sik] Understood.

[Inju] A gwinyeo? In the palace?

And the Gyeonggi Governor Hong Gyeong-dal

has been accused of treason?

[sighs]

Your Royal Highness, I am afraid this doesn't bode well.

Didn't Lord Hong Gyung-dal compare Mok-ju, the Fourth Junior Consort,

to the emperor's concubine of the Tang Dynasty?

Yes, you are correct.

[sighs]

[Inju] Can it be?

Is the king truly acting out simply because of personal vengeance?

Where's the Fourth Junior Consort now?

[Yi Heon] It's her. The gwinyeo.

I have also had special lodgings prepared for you.

[Mok-ju] A gwinyeo?

There is no reason for His Majesty to bring her to the palace

unless she has someone backing her.

But who could it be?

[court lady] Your Grace, the Chief Royal Secretary has arrived.

Let him in.

Your Grace, I do hope you have been well.

Yes, thanks to you.

Chaehonging Mi-hyang was not possible in the end, I hear?

No.

But if I may, as Your Grace wished, Lord Hong was exiled,

and all his family members became government slaves.

Tell me, why did His Majesty then bring the gwinyeo to the palace?

Ah.

Ah, that gwinyeo?

That is something His Majesty had decided on,

and it is not a matter I know well, so I'm not sure what to tell you.

[chuckles]

[Mok-ju] I knew it. It was you.

It is rather surprising to hear that there are decisions

that even you do not know about.

Ah.

Well, I did hear that she is good at cooking.

But that is all she is. A cook.

A matter like this should not cause you any trouble, Your Grace.

And do you mean that?

[sighs] What have you brought with you?

The jewelry that we confiscated from Lord Hong's residence.

Is this all we got after this last roundup of the chaehong?

Of course it is not.

We are still processing the land deeds and the slaves,

so as soon as they are sorted...

Find all of Lord Hong's household who became government slaves

and send them to Jahongwon.

If you do such a thing, there will be resistance from the officials.

There is already much talk about Lord Hong's exile...

That is what I am saying.

Should you not be more tactful and handle this well in advance,

thus preventing any troubles in the future?

Will you... truly be all right to proceed like that?

Why would I not be all right? You should've done this and not come here

to ask me to pick up after you.

If that is what you dearly wish, I will do what I can.

Chief Royal Secretary, this is what you have always been good at.

Of course, Your Grace. Once more, you are right.

[Song-jae] Father, I think the time has come to draw up a new plan.

What are you talking about?

How many years now has Consort Kang

held up the king's favor like a sword and commanded us like slaves?

She dares to order her seniors around, when she's merely a fourth-rank consort.

Mind that mouth of yours!

[softly] Have you forgotten that we are in the palace?

If servitude continues like this,

we could do this for a thousand, even ten thousand years, you fool!

If we are to be slaves for that long,

we should take this opportunity to change masters.

You're not thinking of that gwinyeo, surely.

Do not be ridiculous!

No other woman has caught His Majesty's eye

other than the Fourth Junior Consort.

But that nine-tailed fox... is of low birth as well, I am told.

There's no rule saying that the gwinyeo cannot become the same ranked consort.

How will you cope with the consequences?

[Song-jae] I have set up a new playground for His Majesty,

so we will find out soon where His Majesty's heart leans.

[Seo-hong groans]

-[owl hoots] -[fire crackling]

[grunts]

[soldiers grunt]

[lock rattling]

-[gasps] -Shh.

Who... Who are you?

[stranger] If we get caught, we're all dead.

-[gasps] -Quiet!

[gasping]

The... The keys. [gasps]

[panting]

The prisoners have escaped! Search the grounds thoroughly!

[guards] Yes, sir!

[gasps]

[Su-hyeok] The prisoners have escaped! Find the gwinyeo!

[whispers] Let's go.

[groans]

All this running under the moonlight?

[panting]

[groans]

Whoa! [gasps]

Look at the sky!

[Gil-geum gasps] Wow!

[Ji-young] It's so pretty.

The gwinyeo has just escaped the prison.

They reported she was helped by someone and His Majesty has ordered a search.

-[fireworks whistle] -[both scream]

Let's go!

[both gasping, yelping]

[singers chanting]

[both gasp]

-[both yelp] -[lion roars]

[lion roars]

[fireworks whistle]

[both scream]

[slow folk song playing]

Wait, Gil-geum, who are all these people here?

I-I honestly have no idea.

They look like performers, but why are they here? [yelps]

Where did that person from earlier disappear to?

-They're all wearing the same masks so... -[Gil-geum] I think it might be him.

[gasps]

[both scream]

[Gil-geum] Oh, my gosh!

[stranger] So, did you enjoy the walk under the moonlight?

Hey, what are you doing right now?

-You said that you would help us escape! -[Gil-geum] Yes, she's right.

Please just let us go.

[stranger laughs] Let you go?

[both gasp]

It-it was you.

[Gil-geum] You-Your Majesty.

I prepared this performance especially for you to enjoy.

I hope you found it entertaining.

Wait, then... [gasps] ...who was that earlier?

Come forward, Gong-gil!

[Gong-gil] Everyone, stop!

[music stops]

-You mean this one? -Hang on. This man was in on it?

[Yi Heon] You did well today, as usual.

[Gong-gil] I am deeply honored, Your Majesty.

[sighs]

GONG-GIL: KING YEONHUI'S JESTER WITH MANY SECRETS

[heartbeat thumping]

Oh, my, that guy is... [breathes shakily]

...handsome and striking to even look at.

[Ji-young whispers] Gil-geum, that's not what's important right now.

-We've been deceived. -[chuckles]

In my case though, if he deceived me again, I'd fall for it.

-What's wrong with you? -This man...

is an actor whom I cherish greatly.

He is called Gong-gil.

-But an actor? -[Yi Heon] Yes.

The dance he did for you tonight was simply exquisite, right?

-[Ji-young scoffs] -Oh, yeah.

You may go now.

Your Majesty, did you enjoy it?

I felt my spirits were lifted tonight much more than usual.

-Here! -[coin pouch jingles]

[grunts]

[gasps] Whoa.

Oh, my, Your Majesty!

-I am profoundly honored! -[performers cheering]

[laughs]

Let us get inebriated until our noses become crooked tonight!

-[performers cheering] -[Gong-gil] Let us all drink!

-[troupe playing upbeat music] -[trills]

[clicks tongue]

-Oh, whoa. -[Gong-gil] Try to catch it if you can!

-[Gil-geum] Oh, my. -[Ji-young] Oh, come on.

But why is the name Gong-gil so familiar?

[gasps]

The court jester Gong-gil! The King and the Clown!

I have heard rumors through the grapevine, but... he is incredibly handsome, isn't he?

I mean, just look at him!

[chuckles]

-Pull yourself together. -[clicks tongue]

-[dancer 1] Oh, I'm so hungry! -[dancer 2] Let's go drink!

Yes, let us celebrate merrily today too!

Off we go!

[Yi Heon] I was struck by an assassin's arrow in Salgoji Forest.

Investigate who was behind it, secretly.

[panting] Seriously, what the hell are you going this far for?

-To entertain. -[teapot clinks]

Why? Did you not like my game?

I had no time to be entertained,

all thanks to you intricately crafting this so-called game of yours.

If you try to run away from me again,

I will not let it slide with a smile like I did tonight.

[scoffs]

I will be fine, as long as...

you don't send that masked man anymore,

-Your Majesty. -Oh-ho.

You always need the final word.

You truly wish to not be alive anymore?

Tell me then, is the flat iron ready yet?

-[guards] Yes, sir! -[gasps]

What? [gasping]

[whimpers] Oh, my.

W-Wait, you said this was only a game, though! That's it!

You need to keep your temper under control. I told you!

How can I keep it under control right now?

Goodness, I knew it would get us into trouble one day.

-I knew this would happen to us. -[Yi Heon] Start with her.

-Me? What? -What?

Huh? [screams]

-What is this? Miss, help! -Wait, Gil-geum. Gil-geum, wait!

-[gasps] No! -[whimpering] Miss! Help!

-[crying] No! -[Ji-young] Gil-geum, Gil-geum!

-[Gil-geum] Help me, miss! [crying] -[laughing]

-What are they doing? -Oh, no! Oh, no!

[Gil-geum crying]

[Ji-young yelps] Your Majesty!

Will you hear me out? We were not finished talking to you!

Have you already had a change of mind in all of this?

You were disrespectful earlier.

[shakily] Oh, no. How could I be so foolish?

I-I will never try to run from you again.

Is that all?

Really?

That is fortunate.

I also did not wish to let you go like this either.

-And you may release the girl. -[guards] Yes, sir!

-[whimpering] -[sighs]

[Gil-geum crying]

[crying softly]

[chuckles]

[stammering] So then, Your Majesty,

will you send us back to your prison tonight, will you?

You will do no such thing.

I am quite... hungry right now actually.

-So go prepare a meal for me. -[sighs]

[Ji-young] Unbelievable. So you still want to eat my cooking after all this?

[whispering] Uh, miss, can you please answer quickly?

[breathing shakily]

Yes. I'll begin right away, Your Majesty.

But, um, may I ask for something?

A request?

Let Gil-geum work as my assistant so things go faster.

It's too difficult on my own.

-All right. -[gasps]

However, you must put your utmost effort into the food from now on.

It will take much more now to satisfy what I crave out of a dish.

[breaths shakily]

Your Majesty, is there any particular dish that you might like to eat?

One that I would like...

Those who grasp life will die, and those who seek death shall live.

I told you already, if you serve me the same dish as before, you will die.

But if you risk your life and serve me a new dish, you will live.

Of course, that depends if I am pleased with what you serve me.

[sighs]

-[Ji-young sighs] -Miss,

while I do appreciate the fact that we ended up entering the royal kitchen,

it will be all right, right?

[Ji-young] No.

Gil-geum, listen.

I will survive this and get home somehow, no matter what. Okay?

-Uh-huh. -And then,

I'm going to see my dad again. [sniffles]

And have a meal with him again soon.

You have to be strong in moments like this one, okay?

I also want to survive

and become the senior court lady of the royal kitchen, you know? [whimpers]

All right, Gil-geum.

I'll be strong and be... [crying]

-Oh, no. -I can't believe this.

Oh, miss, what's wrong? Why are you sad?

What is it? You can tell me. Are you all right?

[both crying]

Thank you, Gil-geum.

[sniffles]

I'm a cooking competition winner even if I don't look like it.

-You're a winner? Oh. -Like, I scored top marks.

The harder the challenge, the higher I score, so don't worry about it.

Wow, you really are extraordinary.

-Come on, let's go, hmm? -Let us go.

Pardon? Entrusting a royal meal to a woman?

You are going too far with this one, Chief Eunuch.

CHANG-SEON CHIEF EUNUCH OF ROYAL FOOD

CHIEF EUNUCH OF ROYAL FOOD: THE HEAD OF THE ROYAL KITCHEN EUNUCHS

There is nothing we can do now. After all, His Majesty ordered it.

[sighs] Does the Grand Royal Queen Dowager know about this?

[Chun-sik] Shush you!

Do you not see that the Chief Eunuch himself has come?

Do you not understand the commands we are under?

Forgive me, but a woman could be sent to the royal kitchen

to simply work as a nain instead.

Pardon me, but you seem to have very different roots

compared to our esteemed royal cooks.

Where did you learn your skills? Myeongwolgwan?

Uh... [sighs]

So... I used to work at... Well, it... it's so far away,

so I can't imagine you would even know if I told you where.

Were you in Sichuan, Ming? Barbarian country?

Or... trained in a Japanese village?

Well, no, I... It's just...

Geez, you are all being quite harsh on her.

His Majesty commanded this.

How could you all question that order, huh?

[sighs]

[both clear throat]

-Hold on. Wait, hang on! Just wait! -[all muttering]

[Gil-geum] My word, these people are so cold-hearted.

So cold-hearted, every last one of you.

Yeah. This is a kitchen.

All right, then. [sighs]

So where shall we begin prepping then?

-Forgive my men. -Hmm.

[stutters] I'm sorry, sir.

His Majesty has specifically asked for this cook,

so do inform the other cooks properly.

-Yes, immediately, sir. -Good.

-Goodbye, sir. -Mmm.

[Gil-geum] Oh.

Wow.

Wow, what a fire.

There are so many here.

-[gasps, yelps] -[Ji-young] Seriously? This is it?

[sighs] We'll have to replace cinnamon with cassia,

the onions with ginger could work, or...

Cinnamon with cassia?

-And we replace onions with ging... huh? -Mmm.

We don't have them right now, but they're ingredients used in the future.

-Oh, the future. -All right, let's give this a go.

Let us get started.

[sniffs]

It's around here.

The stench of raw meat coming from somewhere, miss.

Is it really? [sniffs]

-I don't smell anything. -Shh.

[sniffing]

Mmm.

[chuckles]

-Your nose is incredible! -[chuckles]

You cannot put stuff in your mouth without knowing what it is! Spit!

-It's not beef, but it tastes... -Huh?

-Venison? -Venison meat is what you tasted?

Sir! Excuse me! Was there any deer meat here recently?

Deer meat, hmm? Oh...

His Majesty hunted a deer yesterday and had it prepared.

It was placed in Saongwon.

[sighs]

Venison. [inhales sharply] Venison.

Uh... Uh, what?

[chuckles]

-Gil-geum. -Hmm?

Lucky that my specialty is venison steak.

Venison "sutteki"?

Follow my lead. [chuckles]

[inhales sharply] First...

[bell dings, echoes]

[sighs] Great.

[gasps] Heavens, this is how you will serve the meal?

Yes.

This is not good at all.

You! Hurry and bring the large and small dining tables.

[servants] Yes, sir.

So, are you telling me the gwinyeo that His Majesty brought in

took over the royal kitchen?

-And it is happening right now. -[gasps]

-Is it not ludicrous? I am so frustrated! -Gracious!

[Inju] What did you just say?

His Majesty has brought a gwinyeo here and sent her to the royal kitchen?

Yes. She has made a meal with the meat from the deer

-that His Majesty shot down himself. -She what?

She cooked deer meat?

Appointing the gwinyeo as a special cook?

Are you saying she really can make food?

[Man-su] Yes, Your Grace.

Do you know what dish she was ordered to cook?

No, I do not, but how could a woman know how to prepare a royal meal?

The result will be as clear as day, I am sure of it.

His Majesty is extremely particular when it comes to food.

[scoffs] I simply cannot believe this.

[Man-su] Your Grace,

I heard His Majesty enjoyed the gwinyeo's food at the Gyeonggi Governor's Office.

Gyeonggi Governor's Office?

The gwinyeo cooked His Majesty a meal there?

Yes, but it is highly unlikely that a woman has properly learned to cook.

How long could she last with just a few good side dishes?

After the gwinyeo makes the royal meal, I must check it for myself.

Find any and all flaws you can within it.

Your Grace, I will do my best.

-Are you there? -[Chu-wol] Yes, Your Grace.

Is His Majesty in his bedchamber this evening?

Yes, Your Grace.

I would like to be with His Majesty right now. Let us leave.

I'll prepare.

[court lady] Change into these clothes.

GANGNYEONGJEON

[Ji-young] What? Into these?

Come quickly. Hurry, hurry!

[panting]

Hurry, hurry! Come quickly. The alcohol is nearly cold.

Ah, yes.

There. This way.

[clears throat] Your Majesty, the royal dinner has arrived.

[Yi Heon] Let them in.

[Ji-young] Why is a grown man sitting there with his shirt unbuttoned?

[sighs] Just relax.

CHOI MAL-IM: KING'S SENIOR COURT LADY

Oh, right.

So. You are here.

[clears throat]

[Ji-young] Focus. He may be the worst tyrant Joseon has ever had,

but I know how history turned out.

It's okay. Don't be nervous.

[Yi Heon] What are you doing?

Go on and explain the eoseon.

THE MEAL PREPARED FOR THE KING

Ah...

[clears throat] Yes.

This meal is the royal cuisine of the Versailles court,

also known as haute cuisine, or traditional French cuisine.

"Haute cuisine"? What is that?

Haute cuisine, Your Majesty.

First, you have hors d'oeuvres to whet Your Majesty's appetite.

It is a beef tartare with assorted vegetables and egg yolk,

served alongside kelp chips.

"A long time" for what? "Tartare"?

I have never seen beef yukhoe shaped like this.

You know, this dish has indeed, been around for a long time too.

-[chuckles] -Are you mocking me right now?

-I would never dare to. -[sighs]

So, do I start with this one here?

Oh, you should mix this one together before eating it with this,

since it tastes best that way.

[egg yolk squelches]

This is called tableside service.

It's so that you can watch your food being prepared and ignite your hunger.

Try it, please.

-Come and taste it. -Yes, sire.

[crunching]

Mmm. Mmm.

Please try it.

[exhales heavily]

[chewing]

[Yi Heon] What? This taste is...

[laughing]

It is the same yukhoe I have always had, but it tastes richer and sweeter.

How interesting.

But how? It is intense yet somehow a bit shy.

The taste lingers in a meaningful way.

Next up is the potage.

For this dish, I prepared a thick milk porridge with peas.

"Botaju"?

[inhales deeply]

Ah.

Peculiar color and aroma.

What do you consider to be the most important factor in food?

-The flavor or the aroma? -It is the flavor, is it not?

Well, I think it's the aroma.

-Why do you think so? -Basically,

spicy, salty, sweet, sour, bitter, are the only flavors.

Yet, aromas are countless and diverse.

Oh... Now that you say it, it is very true.

Yes.

[Ji-young] Here, allow me.

[inhales deeply, sighs]

It is not an extravagant aroma,

it is a bit more mild and fresh,

and leaves the most refreshing taste.

[Ji-young] Almost like peas glistening in the morning sunlight.

And each one popping one by one?

-Right? -[chuckles] How did you do...

That is truly astute.

Then, next up we have, today's main dish, Your Majesty.

The flower of haute cuisine, viande!

THE MAIN COURSE, A MEAT DISH

"What do I do, biamde"?

Ah. Seriously?

"What do we do with this?"

[chuckles]

[clears throat]

Why does it feel like you are mocking me again?

Is this not yukhoe as well?

[chuckles] This here is a deer tongue dish.

You aren't supposed to eat it like this.

I will grill it for you personally right here.

[meat sizzles]

Lightly grilling the outside over charcoal for a moment

allows you to enjoy a richer taste and aroma

of the meat while preserving its texture.

[Yi Heon] I have had numerous deer dishes,

but this is truly the first time I have seen such a cooking method.

Since long ago, deer have always symbolized the king.

And deer tongue in ancient times was considered a very rare ingredient.

It was one of the eight delicacies.

How do you know these things?

Isn't that what they mean when they say the struggle for the throne chukrok?

CHUKROK: CHASING THE DEER

You truly are clever.

[Yi Heon] Truly, she has skills beyond the standards of the time.

Where on earth did this woman come from?

[Ji-young] So this is the ultimate royal feast.

Perfectly satisfying Yeonhui's intense desire for power,

overwhelming self-admiration, and his extremely sensitive palate.

How did you learn about all this food?

I know it might be hard to believe...

I am from the future. Honestly. I wouldn't lie to you.

[sighs]

[sighs]

How unfortunate that your mind is not yet well after all this time.

I would have believed you had you said

you were from a distant place or some island nation.

-[sighs] Okay. -[Yi Heon] Nonetheless,

I am pleased tonight...

with your first royal dish.

That's great news. Well, I'm glad you're satisfied with it.

I will taste the meal, Your Majesty.

Not this one.

This time, you taste the meal.

What? Uh... Sorry?

Uh...

Yes. All right, Your Majesty.

DEPOSED QUEEN YEON: YI HEON'S BIRTH MOTHER

Now, please take a bite, Crown Prince.

Mmm. It is delicious, Mother.

Now,

give me a piece as well.

What?

Uh... [sighs]

So I'm supposed to spoon feed you your meal, Your Majesty?

Do you not want to?

I... I just meant...

I will.

[moans]

[chuckles]

Tell me. How did you read my heart?

What?

How did you know that I would like this dish?

Well,

I studied Yeonhui quite a bit.

I also won a cooking competition with this food.

I never could've imagined I'd be serving it to you directly.

[chuckles] It's insane.

Yeonhui?

You mentioned that name last time too. Who on earth is Yeonhui?

[Ji-young] Oh. It could get dangerous if I explain this.

Oh, well... Yeah, so, um...

It's just that my memory is a little, uh...

Then I will ask you again.

What made you decide to make this dish tonight?

Ah... Well, I was thinking about what you would usually eat,

and thought it would be interesting to serve you a meal

that I know other kings eat.

In Europe, it's quite common for kings to eat this sort of food.

"Yuleop"? Do you mean the Namman in the south?

Namman? Who?

Oh, during the Joseon Dynasty was Europe called Namman or another name?

[chuckles]

-Announce me. -You cannot enter the room, Your Grace.

What's this? How dare you!

Move aside now.

Your Grace, His Majesty is unfortunately occupied,

testing the new cook's food.

No one is allowed to enter. [groans]

-[gasps] -You cannot enter, Your Grace.

What are you doing? Do you truly think you can treat me this way?

-You cannot enter, Your Grace. -Move!

[Yi Heon] What is all that commotion outside? I said, let no one in.

[Mok-ju grunts]

It is I, Your Majesty.

I have received a precious painting from Ming and wished to bring it to you,

only it looks like today is not opportune. I will take my leave.

[Yi Heon] That would be best. You may leave, Fourth Junior Consort.

I should also probably leave now.

You are...

no ordinary woman.

[Ji-young] Okay. But there was no need to come this close to my face.

[Yi Heon] I...

I choose you.

[Ji-young] For what?

Why choose me? Why?

[sighs]

When he said he chose me, he didn't...

[gasps] There's no way he meant granting me his "royal favor," right?

No, this can't happen.

If I became the king's concubine, it would literally change history.

This is insane.

[Song-jae] Why are you lost so deep in thought?

[sighs]

I summoned you because I have an important command for you.

[Ji-young] Classic. The king gives royal commands,

and the chief royal secretary gives secret commands.

-A command? -When you serve His Majesty,

going forward, I want you to report everything you learn to me.

[Ji-young] Really? You're trying to recruit me for free?

[clears throat]

I'm sorry, but I think it would be difficult for me right now.

You know His Majesty's temper. If we get caught, we're all dead.

You see.

I have a very tiny liver. [chuckles]

Oh, but please don't take it the wrong way.

If you are to survive in the palace, you need an ally?

Yep. I guess I should have a few.

When serving His Majesty the royal meal earlier tonight,

Consort Kang entered the bedchamber, correct?

Ah... Yes, um...

His Majesty has never sent Consort Kang away before.

This time was the first.

Therefore, Consort Kang will be watching you very closely.

Then she will target your life, undoubtedly,

which means that without any help,

it will be difficult for you to survive in the palace on your own.

[Ji-young] Fair point. It will be hard for me to survive.

He really has quite the insight. This plan is on par with the best villains.

I will be behind you from here on. I will protect you and help you survive.

[Ji-young] But I don't need anyone to back me.

What I need is...

If so, then I have one condition.

-Condition? -Yes.

Um... There's an item I need you to get.

Then I will definitely consider your proposal,

if you can promise to get me that.

Are you honestly trying to negotiate with me?

What is this item you speak of?

-It's my bag I need. -A bag?

-Yes, my bag. -Your bag?

You know, um... The thing you sling over your shoulder and carry stuff around in.

[groans] What do you call that again?

My bag sorta looks like this.

-It's like a bag. -A "bag."

Shaped like a bag!

-Knapsack! A knapsack! -[gasps]

Amazing! I'm looking for my knapsack.

You want me to find your knapsack?

Yep! Please find my knapsack for me.

I lost it at the cliff where I first met His Majesty in the Salgoji Forest.

This is really important.

And that's why I need you to go and I need everything inside fully intact.

All you want is a knapsack.

[sighs]

Stop that. I've had enough.

Yes, Your Grace.

How could His Majesty even do this to me?

Shall I have Cook Maeng throw the gwinyeo out of the royal kitchen?

If the cooks are territorial and unwelcoming,

then I am sure she will not last long.

I think that is a wonderful idea.

Can you assure me that I never have to see her again?

Yes, Your Grace. Cook Maeng is trustworthy.

[sighs]

[gasps]

God! I cannot believe this.

I have never tasted anything like this in my life.

Gwinyeo!

We are not destined to co-exist.

[coughing]

What's going on? How did the firewood get all wet?

Is this the infamous territorial behavior I've heard of.

-[coughing continues] -What is all this smoke? Huh?

Who is the one creating such an awful mess in here?

-[grunts] -[scoffs]

What the heck?

-[snake hisses] -[screams] Snake, snake, snake!

-It's a snake, a snake! -Huh? What? What? What's happening?

What is it?

[screams]

Look at this beauty. Oh, wow!

-Who are you? -What is with that snake? Huh?

Goodness, all sorts of things are happening with women in the royal kitchen.

[groans]

What are those?

[gasps] Wait, bugs! Bugs! Cockroaches!

Miss, just trust me. I've got this.

Where are they even coming out of? [whimpers]

[laughs]

-Turn away! -[gasps]

Seriously? Are you kidding me?

-[guard] My word. -[sighs]

You've worked mighty hard today.

[both] Thank you.

[groans]

[both sigh]

Gil-geum.

I feel so at ease in here.

This prison somehow feels like home a little.

I wish they'd keep us locked up if they're going to be treating us this way.

Tomorrow will be okay.

Oh, miss. [sobbing] I wish tomorrow will never come for me.

[sighs] The cooks are tougher than I thought.

Their harassment's on another level.

I'll tell on them and reveal it all to His Majesty.

If you do that, they'll all be sent to die.

[cooks screaming]

[Yi Heon laughing]

Oh.

You're right. It's best that we don't.

That's not the right way to go.

[both sigh]

GANGNYEONGJEON

[Chang-seon] Your Majesty,

the Chief Royal Secretary is here.

-What is all that? -[Chang-seon] I am ashamed to say

these are the ministers' resignation petitions.

Pardon?

[sighs]

Petitioning what?

They are expressing their grievances over the exile

of Governor Hong Gyeong-dal and your absence at the gusikrye, Your Majesty.

Do they consider it a problem to punish a traitor whose crime was against the king?

They are petitioning that if the Governor was exiled for treason,

then the same should go for the gwinyeo,

and be executed for committing the same crime.

It is only right that I decide the date she will be executed.

I will go to the hall of governance.

Chief Eunuch!

-Go and get me Yeon Ji-young. -Yes, Your Majesty.

[council] Your Majesty!

Please consider our request.

[councillor 1] Your Majesty,

if Gyeonggi Governor Hong Gyeong-dal has been exiled

for insulting and scorning you,

then it is only right that the gwinyeo who was also arrested for treason...

HAN MIN-SEONG: CHIEF STATE COUNCILLOR

-...must also be sentenced to death. -[councillor 2] However,

the criminal in question who must be punished for their crime

has been sent to the royal kitchen to cook instead.

PARK WON-JUN: LEFT STATE COUNCILLOR

This is utterly unreasonable, Your Majesty.

Enough.

I wish to hear no more of this.

[minister] This is how that temptress is staying alive,

by beguiling both Your Majesty and the Gyeonggi Governor...

YOO MUN-JEONG: MINISTER OF PERSONNEL

...causing trouble since she got here. She is the reason these events occurred.

[Seo-hong] You all are going too far with this.

You really think that His Majesty has sent Hong Gyeong-dal into exile

because of a mere gwinyeo?

Are you telling all of us that you truly do not understand

His Majesty's intentions, my lords?

It is abhorrent to see absurd petitions

and insolent words spreading in the palace,

rather than targeting the traitor who humiliated His Majesty.

You two seem to speak as though you deeply understand His Majesty's mind,

Second Minister of Works and Chief Royal Secretary.

How kind that all of you are putting on quite the show for me.

Your Majesty, let the gwinyeo be sentenced to death by execution.

And please revoke the exile sentence...

SUNG IN-JAE: RIGHT STATE COUNCILLOR

...you commanded of Governor Hong Gyeong-dal.

[council] Please consider our request!

Are you saying you desire a lousy puppet for a king?

Answer me!

So then you believe that man deserves grace?

The one who scorned and insulted my actions!

Fine. All right.

I will gladly command that.

[Chang-seon] Your Majesty,

we have brought Yeon Ji-young of the royal kitchen.

[Mok-ju] Excellent work.

Yes, the plan worked, Your Grace, I spread the rumor

that Governor Hong Gyeong-dal's exile was the gwinyeo's fault. [chuckles]

And it spread like wildfire. Everyone in the palace was talking about it.

Very well done.

I believe the gwinyeo will not be able to live for long, Your Grace.

[councillor] Your Majesty, you must sentence this gwinyeo to death

and restore order to the throne!

[council] Restore order to the throne!

[Yi Heon] Hear, the king speaks.

Last night, this woman served me a bizarre dish, leaving me beguiled.

Therefore,

I declare her...

our new chief royal cook immediately!

-What? -Pardon?

-[stammering] chief royal cook? -[murmuring]

From today onward, you shall be the one cooking every single meal for me.

However, if you serve the same dish more than once

or if I'm not pleased with any of it,

I will sentence you to death.

[sighs]

As if that sly Fourth Junior Consort wasn't enough, now he favors a gwinyeo.

And look at how he protects her.

We must drive her out at this time or else.

Do not be worried.

The Grand Royal Queen Dowager will not be silent and just watch.

[clears throat]

This was our chance to drive out the Grand Royal Queen Dowager's faction,

but he has brought in a lowly thing from who knows where.

We must drive her out of the palace.

And His Majesty will soon find out how precarious a country can become...

KIM YANG-SON: DIRECTOR

...when a king loses himself in women.

[whimpers] Your Grace, please forgive me.

I did not think things would unfold this way.

His Majesty personally appointed her as chief royal cook.

So for now, my hands are tied.

[sighs]

Send a message.

I need a hand from someone else.

[gasps]

JAGYEONGJEON

[Inju] The Fourth Junior Consort coming to greet me?

Truly, wonders never cease.

I am deeply ashamed.

If it would please you, I will come visit more often from now on.

You must have a reason for coming all the way here.

Tell me, what do you need?

Actually, the reason I have come here is to consult you about the gwinyeo.

The gwinyeo?

Yes, Your Royal Highness.

That temptress of a woman who is using her cooking skills

to beguile His Majesty is now the chief royal cook of the palace.

[scoffs] Like she isn't a temptress herself.

[Inju] Is that all then?

What might you be trying to say?

The girl appeared on the day of the solar eclipse.

Furthermore, His Majesty, on that very day

was shot in the chest by an assassin's bow.

By what? Struck down by assassins? [gasps]

Why did I not know of this sooner?

His Majesty ordered us to keep it a secret,

so I promised to not tell you until now.

But now that I have learned that she has been appointed personally

as chief royal cook, I simply cannot move to the side and watch.

That's why I am in your presence, Your Royal Highness.

[sighs]

That girl has no roots planted and no family to even speak of.

I have also been troubled. Yet for me, there is no excuse

for anyone to interfere with the royal kitchen staff.

Yes. Of course.

If I may, Your Royal Highness,

what if you assess the gwinyeo's skills personally

to deem if she is worthy or not?

Assess her?

That is truly a wonderful idea.

Yes, let us test the gwinyeo.

If she truly possesses the skills, we could quell the ministers' opposition.

If she does not, we seize the opportunity to drive her out once and for all.

I had been wondering about the gwinyeo's cooking skills myself after all,

as the rumors do intrigue me, yet it seems no one truly knows.

Your Royal Highness, if it is your will, please issue the order.

I myself will be honored to take care of the preparations.

[court lady] You will now stay here.

[door opens]

[gasps]

[both] Wow.

Look. M-M-Miss, it's a wall.

Oh, my. It's really a wall. Ah!

Gil-geum, come here. The floor's heated!

[gasps]

That's a... Do I see a blanket over there?

Oh, my! [sighs]

-Let me look! -Ah...

We have blankets now!

[both cheer]

Gil-geum, you've been through a lot, haven't you?

At least we are safe.

And you are now the new chief royal cook of the palace.

I can't believe this!

And they moved us to normal quarters too.

This is so nice!

It is. Who knew this lifetime would grant us such a wonderful gift?

We're here!

[laughing, cheering]

Honestly though, it was getting a bit tough.

[sighs]

It was for me too.

How did we end up meeting such a tyrant?

[shushes, gasps]

They'll hear!

You said that you would watch your mouth!

-You promised us! -Don't worry, it's all right.

We're protected, see? They can't hear us. They can't hear a word.

Oh, whoa!

You are right, not a word.

[giggling]

-Wow! -[Chang-seon] Cook Yeon.

-Oh, my. -[Chang-seon] Come on out.

[panting] Oh, hello.

[Gil-geum] Hello.

Congratulations, Cook Yeon, on becoming the chief royal cook.

Starting tomorrow, wear these clothes and come to the royal kitchen.

[gasps] New clothes?

Let's see them! [chuckles]

[gasp]

Wow! My word, look at this silk!

How beautiful is it? And it's so incredibly elegant.

Is this really the uniform for female cooks?

When did you have the time to make this? Wow.

Well, see you tomorrow then.

Thank you so much... sir.

And to you too.

Thank you for these!

Wait, I'll do it for you, miss.

-[chuckles] -[Gil-geum] It looks so good on you.

-This is how you wear it, right? -Yes, it is.

[door closes]

She seems to be off. Will this be okay?

You should watch yourself.

All these years as a eunuch and you still can not keep silent?

Yes, Chief Eunuch.

[cook] No, I-I mean... There are court ladies in the royal kitchen,

but assigning her chief royal cook?

Oh, stop it. Did you not hear who appointed her as the chief royal cook?

It was none other than His Majesty the King.

That does not imply that we should just stand idly by

and watch this place explode into mayhem, sir.

[sighs] And what do you suggest then?

[sighs]

If we cannot push her out...

then we make her leave this place on her own.

[door opens]

[sighs] My goodness, thanks to you, miss, I've become a royal kitchen maid!

My dreams came true.

Yes, the first day of work is always exciting.

The royal kitchen might look scary but it isn't that bad at all.

[Gil-geum] Do you think you will be all right though, miss?

What if those rough cooks start harassing us and acting territorial again?

Oh! What should we do?

It wasn't my kitchen back then, okay?

Don't worry about it.

I'm not going to let them make a fool of us again.

[cook laughs]

Have you mixed the jinmal and the salt together?

JINMAL: THE OLD NAME FOR FLOUR

Yes, nearly done with it all.

Cook Maeng, how's the kitchen knife?

I completely ruined the blade on the whetstone.

It wouldn't even be able to cut through tofu.

[Bong-sik chuckles] Very well done!

Don't forget to hide the sauce jars that have been fermenting over there!

-Yes, Cook! -Also,

do not forget to separate all our best meat to the side!

-[all] Yes, Cook! -[chuckles]

[clears throat]

Oh, Chief Eunuch! Eunuch of Royal Food! Welcome, sirs.

[grunts] As all of you may already be aware,

this person has been appointed by His Majesty the King

as the new chief royal cook of this kitchen.

Hello.

Although we've met before, let me introduce myself properly.

I'm Yeon Ji-young.

-[scoffs] -And I would like to introduce

Ms. Seo Gil-geum, who is assisting me.

-Ah... How are you all today? -[sighs]

[stammers]

I will be heading back now.

Ensure that there are no disruptions with the royal meal.

-Yes. We will, sir. -[chuckles]

[all] Take care, sir.

[sighs]

I do not know what kind of skills a woman possesses

that allows her to secure the role of chief royal cook by His Majesty.

But do you know the importance of the role you have just acquired?

Every day there are 195 workers per shift, times two shifts.

That's 390 workers in total!

And the one person who must command them efficiently

and lead with no issues is the junior sixth-rank cook!

That person is the chief royal cook of the palace.

Wow.

I caught every word. He's so well-spoken, isn't he?

-[sighs] -So, 390 people? Wow. That's a lot.

Even a top-tier hotel restaurant would find it hard to match that.

You're all incredible, huh?

Ho... "hotal"?

What does that mean?

[scoffs]

Regardless of that, a rookie like you cannot bear the weight of that position.

I understand it well.

So I think you should leave before you cause an accident or get yourself...

Just hold on.

[sucks teeth] So, um...

Who is the highest-ranking person?

-Is it you? -[chuckles]

Ah!

Excluding me, since I'm the chief royal cook.

[chuckles]

-[scoffs] -[clears throat] Well then,

I am Eom, the senior cook.

I was in charge of the King's cuisine before you arrived here and took over.

Okay. I get it, Senior Cook Eom.

Hmm.

Um...

Cook Maeng, mainly in charge of side dishes.

I'm Cook Sim, I mainly handle the fire and all of the seasonings.

I am in charge of rice...

Enough! Now that we've introduced ourselves,

we need to prepare the royal meal. So get started.

Hmm? Mmm.

[scoffs] What is she saying?

If you waste time, you'll only feel His Majesty's wrath.

You all know His Majesty's temper.

[Bong-sik] Wha-What? Wait, then what are you going to do?

If you are the chief royal cook, then you should start acting like one and lead us!

[Maeng] Tell us how many side dishes we need to serve,

what meat we should use for the soup, or how to match the five cardinal colors.

Hey!

What do I know about royal kitchen work? I am here solely...

[spits]

...due to His Majesty's backing, isn't that right? No?

She is joking, right?

Continue as normal.

Cook Eom, Cook Maeng, do your work and take charge.

Hmm. Of course, you two will take the fall for it all.

-I'm staying out of this one. -[Bong-sik grunts]

You cannot be serious right now.

Why should we take responsibility when it should be you who works?

Mmm.

It's because I have already informed His Majesty

that I will not be doing anything at all for today, so...

I'll just observe you.

[Bong-sik] If by any chance, what she's saying is true,

today will be the day of my funeral.

[Maeng] His Majesty would never do such a thing to us.

But somehow, it doesn't seem like a lie either.

Uh...

-Cook Min! Sharpen this knife right now! -Yes! I'm coming!

Our finest quality soup meat. Bring it out!

Yes, I-I've got it! Coming!

[Bong-sik] Hurry, hurry! Where did you just hide the sauces?

Wow, miss. That was so good.

-[Bong-sik] Hurry, hurry! Bring it over! -Good. Good.

I've had to go through this kinda stuff a lot. It won't work on me.

-[Bong-sik] Not there! -Ah, Lady Kim. What brings you here?

-[Bong-sik] Careful! Don't drop it! -[staff] Yes, sir!

Here.

[Lady Kim] Cook Yeon!

Y-Yes?

You have been summoned by Her Royal Highness.

Her Royal Highness commanded who?

Um... Why does she want me to go...

[sighs]

Why the heck is it so tense in here?

Tell me. Are you the new chief royal cook gwinyeo

that arrived with His Majesty?

I... I am not a gwinyeo.

I am just a person from far away.

I will get straight to the point.

As the grandmother of the king,

I summoned you to see whether your skills are genuine, pure and true.

My skills?

If you have used any shallow tricks to enchant His Majesty's taste buds,

you will face the consequences.

[Ji-young] Oh, my God. What consequences do I have to face this time?

Gran... Grandmother.

Ah...

Your Royal Highness, forgive me.

What did you mean by that?

Those who have deceived the king with their tongue will have theirs cut out.

And those who deceived the king with food, may lose one of their arms.

What?

Wait, I...

How do you plan to examine my skills for this test of yours?

To test your skills,

you will be competing against the palace's senior royal cooks.

-So prepare yourself. -Hang on, wait.

Are you saying I have to risk my arm, which is everything to a cook

for this little contest?

[Inju laughs]

You have understood well.

If you want to keep your arm, best to impress us with your flavors.

Yes, that's how it should be done.

[Ji-young] Oh, come on! Seriously?

Why the heck do I have to do that? Why?

[Mok-ju] Go ahead. Try running away if you can.

[Ji-young scoffs] It's you, isn't it? You set this up.

So cutting off my arm would be a totally normal thing for you?

[Mok-ju] Oh, this won't end with just one arm.

[Ji-young] Kang Mok-ju.

[sighs] I'm in big trouble now.

From the principal drafter of the Hongmungwan, Yi Jang-gyun?

Yes, Sire.

I have obtained the draft. I will see you at the hour of the Pig tonight.

[Yi Heon] He's found the draft. I will finally be able to find out

the secret behind my mother's death.

[Song-jae] Your Majesty, it is I, the Chief Royal Secretary.

[clears throat] Enter.

What do you need?

Cook Yeon has been summoned to Her Royal Highness's quarters.

Why is that?

Her Royal Highness is planning some kind of test

to see the gwinyeo's cooking skills.

She is not someone who usually enjoys food or has a big appetite.

And yet, she is curious enough about her skills?

She has also apparently threatened Cook Yeon that if she loses,

she will punished for deceiving the king with her arm being cut off.

I beg your pardon?

[sighs]

What has been happening around here?

I understand, Your Majesty, that also present was Her Grace.

The Fourth Junior Consort?

We can watch from here.

-Can you see? -Yeah.

-Good. -There.

[Mok-ju] No matter how much you struggle, it will be of no use.

The Grand Royal Queen Dowager does not enjoy food in general.

The only thing she enjoys eating is... [chuckles]

[Chang-seon] His Majesty the King has arrived!

Have you been well after all this time, Grandmother?

Your Majesty.

It has truly been a long time indeed.

I heard that the gwinyeo was anointed the chief royal cook

and has prepared a competition for us.

Would you like to watch together?

Yes.

I heard that you are the one holding this competition

for the arm of the gwinyeo I have appointed.

Your Majesty.

I take it that you must be quite fond of the gwinyeo. [laughs]

That must be, since you took the trouble to venture down to be here

to face your beloved grandma.

You are the one who crossed the line first. Am I wrong, Grandmother?

I appointed her as the chief royal cook of my quarters myself.

Then all that needs to happen is for that child to win the competition, yes?

Then everything will finally be settled at last.

I heard that your choice to have that child be chief royal cook

has brought out opposition from the ministers, Your Majesty.

But then, I am sure you know well that this matter at hand

will not go away easily for you.

So be it.

If the other cooks lose, both their arms will be cut off too. Is that right?

[laughs] Those cooks have already been recognized

and hold roles given by the palace.

They are not equal to your gwinyeo.

Well, Grandmother, that takes the fun out of the competition. Am I wrong?

The only thing that is important here is that someone wins, right?

So I think it would be best to keep the rules fair.

Hear, the King speaks.

In today's competition, everyone except the winning cook

must give up an arm as a result of defeat.

-Is that clear? -[guards] Yes, Your Majesty!

[sighs]

Bring forth the knife.

[gasps]

[gasps]

[Ji-young sighs] I really wanna go back home.

Dad, I wanna go back home.

Yes.

Let the competition start now.

[Ji-young] I have to do this. The only way out of this is to prove myself.

[Yi Heon] Gwinyeo, if you really are from the future,

then show us a new dish of your very own.

BON APPÉTIT, YOUR MAJESTY

[Inju] The theme of this competition is...

[Ji-young] Oh, man. They wrote it in cursive.

Family?

There's no way I'll lose.

-[Maeng] Let go! -[Bong-sik] Hey!

[screams]

I heard that you organized today's competition.

Come on, I'll be right back!

Is this really the time for you to be coddling and siding with the gwinyeo?

You shut... Shut your mouth!

There is definitely nothing going on between His Majesty and I.

-"Ah." -[Song-jae] Today as well,

make sure to enjoy your fling with the king.