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Silver Spoon?

Jeong Deok-ho?

You think you can get away with this?

If I ever see you again, I'll do whatever you ask me to do.

Should you want me to be your dog, I shall!

Good to see you again.

Puppy.

You made it out safely.

When I had to leave you there it broke my heart.

It broke your heart?

I didn't know you were a palace guard.

No wonder why you looked so experienced when you took out your sword.

I can't believe

I called such a strong man a "Silver Spoon."

-Goodness. -Nothing's there.

Even if you sneak around like this,

there won't be any ditches or snakes.

You must've gone through a lot that day.

I made sure to send someone quick to help you.

Did you?

He was fast, but he must have been blind and deaf.

I had to scream until I lost my voice for him to find me

even though he was nearby.

-Oh, dear. -By the way, Jeong Deok-ho,

why are you here wearing a eunuch uniform?

Pardon?

Actually, my dream was to become a eunuch

-since when I was little. -If that's true,

where are you going with your stuff at this night?

I'm running an errand at the moment.

Well...

-For the chief eunuch. -Oh, the chief eunuch.

Who goes there?

-Oh, goodness. -Eunuch Seong.

It's me, Chief Lee.

Well, why...

Yes, Chief Lee, sir.

Sir, my foot.

I guess the Office of Eunuch Attendants has a lot of work these days.

Seeing how he's running an errand at this time of night.

And you, the head of the Office of Eunuch Attendants, were the one who ordered him.

Out of all people...

Pardon?

I thought a scared eunuch trainee

was running away.

Seeing how your security is so tight,

I feel like I can always rely on the Office of Eunuch Attendants.

Follow me.

Silver Spoon... Just hit me in the face.

Hit me, and let's forget about what happened that day.

I shouldn't abuse my puppy.

I should be nice and play with him.

I'll see you around.

Go puppy.

Go.

Go.

You made three mistakes at once.

First, you ran away. Second, you lied.

Third, you got caught by the most ill-tempered...

Goodness.

What a disgrace...

My apology.

Being in this unfamiliar place made me feel scared so...

All right.

I'll fix that fear of yours

and turn you into a great eunuch.

You'll sleep here tonight.

Sir...

EUNUCH TRAINING INSTITUTE

Attention, everyone.

Eunuchs hold an important role

of taking care of the Royal Family.

We must become one. We must become the King's hands and feet,

the King's lamp that lights his path,

and the King's shield in moments of danger.

We share a common fate to protect the royal family.

If anyone makes a mistake

which disgraces the Office of Eunuch Attendants,

he will have to pay the price

with his life.

Keep this in mind.

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

One of them already wet his pants.

Do we have to frighten new eunuchs like this every time?

It's better to keep them on their toes from the start to make it easier later.

Is that right? Still, go easy on them.

You know well that if they faint during the training,

they'll get teased for it

for a while.

Did anyone faint before?

It's none of your business.

I figured it out.

There will be a total of three examinations.

They're the physical examination, the written test

and the mentality test.

You'll be sent out of the palace if you fail even one of them.

So be on your toes.

Do you understand?

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

I'm Ma Jong-ja,

and I'm in charge of your training.

I'm also called the public enemy of the eunuch trainees.

I'll now begin the physical examination from now on.

Move to the examination room when your name is called.

-Kim Dal-geun. -Yes.

Oh Dong-i.

Take your clothes off.

Pass.

Pass.

Fail.

Pass.

Pass.

Oh, sorry.

My apologies.

It's okay.

I'm also a eunuch trainee, so you don't have to be so polite.

Okay.

He's 18 years old just like me.

What? I'm 18 years old too.

What? Then the three of us are the same age.

Wait a second. Why are you sweating so much?

Is it raining outside?

Is it raining really hard? Is it monsoon season?

Do you not want to get checked up by any chance?

Is there a way that I can avoid it?

Come on. Then are you...

What?

What... What do you mean?

Do you not like this palace?

Is that why you're complaining?

You're hilarious.

I like it so much.

Next.

Hong Sam-nom,

Do-gi, and Park Seong-yeol.

Yes, master.

-You're Hong Sam-nom, right? -Wait...

Pass.

If anyone makes a mistake which disgraces the Office of Eunuch Attendants,

he will have to pay the price with his life.

Keep this in mind.

Take your clothes off.

Pass.

Pass.

What are you waiting for? Take your pants off already.

Pardon?

Take it off.

Well...

Well...

I... I...

What are you saying?

We're in trouble.

The royal physician wants to see you immediately!

What's the matter?

The Queen has collapsed!

What?

Let's go!

Master!

Master!

You should finish up before you go!

Park Seong-yeol and Do-gi. Pass.

Thank you.

HONG SAM-NOM PASS, FAIL

Hong Sam-nom.

Yes?

More than half of the stamp is on "Pass." So you pass.

-Here. -Pardon?

Take it.

Thank you.

The rest of you will be re-examined

so wait outside! Go on!

Come on.

Are they trying to kill me or save me?

That was so quick!

That was way too quick!

How did they know already?

I heard the Queen had collapsed, so I hurried over...

but they said she's pregnant.

Now, we just have to wait for the Queen to give birth to a prince.

And then after that

we must make him the heir to the throne.

The current Crown Prince gets away with everything

because he is the only one.

Look at what he goes around doing.

Goodness.

Dethroning him will be easy.

Would it really matter if the horses on the game board

are cows or pigs?

The hand that moves the horse.

This hand...

is all that matters.

But, what if she doesn't give birth to a son?

Well, even if that's the case, this is the perfect timing

to tame the current Crown Prince.

This is the Crown Prince's palace where the Crown Prince lives.

Have you heard the rumors about this palace?

Which rumors?

Get out of here!

Wait!

Chief Eunuch Seong, are you all right?

Your foot. Your foot.

I apologize.

I told you to get out of here!

Where... where are you going? Wait!

-Are you all right? -Don't get yourself involved.

I'm all right.

But the rumors were true. This palace is known as "Crap Prince's Palace."

"Crap..."

If Eunuch Seong is treated like that,

what will happen to us trainees?

If you do anything foolish, you're dead.

But in the end, how we're treated

depends on how we perform.

Are we inside or outside the Crap Prince's Palace?

-Out... -Out...

Do you find that funny?

Isn't it?

Your Highness! Your Highness!

How could you kick out Eunuch Seong?

He only came to deliver the news about the Queen's pregnancy.

Your Highness, is it that difficult to say,

"Congratulations, Your Highness?"

Why don't you just...

That's enough.

Yes, Your Highness.

Your Highness.

EIGHT YEARS EARLIER

Your Highness, what did you think?

When you moved your fingers like this,

it sounded like the leaves were fluttering

in the spring wind.

That's right. It's called a vibrato.

Would you like me to teach you how to play?

Really?

But you must keep this between the two of us.

Yes, Mother.

That's a vibrato.

Your Highness.

Oh, Premier Kim.

Are you here to see the Queen?

Yes, after hearing the news about her pregnancy

I wanted to congratulate her.

I see.

I should take care of these things now

so that I won't suffer the consequences later on.

I'll be going then.

I almost forgot what you looked like because it's been so long.

But you are very handsome every time I see you.

Are you that happy to see me?

It is always delightful and exciting for a mother

to see her child.

A mother...

Don't you agree, Your Majesty?

Yes.

Look at how happy she is. Visit her more often from now on.

May I really do that?

Crown Prince.

It is basic etiquette to visit your parents

every morning.

How could you ask if you may do something

that you should have been doing all along?

My Queen.

Why, Your Majesty?

Do you mean to say that I'm not his mother

because I'm only five years older?

I'm doing this for your sake and my sister's sake

so please don't take it the wrong way.

What did you say?

They say that when you're pregnant,

you should only see and hear nice things

to have a beautiful baby.

I'm not sure...

if seeing me will do your baby any good.

Think about it.

What if you have another baby like me, who'll give you headaches?

That wouldn't be good, would it?

Crown Prince.

Look. She looks displeased already.

I think it will be best if you don't see me until you have your baby.

You may go.

I'll get going then.

Your Majesty. Your Highness.

I hope you have an enjoyable time.

Are they the new trainees?

Yes, they have a written exam today.

What happens if they don't pass the test?

They'll...

probably get kicked out of the palace before they can become a eunuch.

-Really? -Yes.

If that's true...

where are you going with your stuff at this night?

I'm sure you're not running away

after your dream of becoming a eunuch came true.

Eunuch Jang?

Yes.

Wait, Your Highness. Not here.

Your Highness.

If you cheat

or display any suspicious behavior,

you will be kicked out immediately. Do you understand?

-Yes, Master! -Yes, Master!

Okay!

You may begin!

It may seem like I'm just sitting here,

but I can see you.

I can see everything.

If I catch you doing anything foolish, I'll...

THREE

FOUR

THREE

It's three.

What are you doing here?

Goodness.

You won't be able to pass the test like this.

You're aware that you'll have to leave the palace

if you fail at least once, right?

Were you a eunuch?

You were wearing a palace guard uniform then.

Maybe you were mistaken because it was dark.

Go ahead and mark your answer.

It's three.

I came here because I just couldn't turn a blind eye

to your lifelong dream to be a eunuch.

Don't worry and trust me.

Do it again.

It looks good. Submit it.

HONG SAM-NOM

Pass.

Congratulations.

This is the last test given to the eunuch trainees.

You'll take one of the questions presented by eunuchs.

The King and the Queen

will examine the answers of the trainees

who applied to serve them.

Will we have to leave the palace

if they fail us?

Of course.

Next.

I'll be able to leave the palace if I submit a blank sheet this time.

It's such a strange question.

-Let me see. -Take a look.

"He lost his appetite.

He doesn't talk much, and he doesn't sleep either.

He laughs, cries, then gets angry,

but even a royal physician doesn't know why."

I won't get kicked out for this

after all my effort to become a eunuch.

I know the answer.

Really?

There's no such woman.

I don't know where she went, but there is.

Whether she's beautiful or ugly,

every woman wants to look pretty

especially if she is

in front of a handsome man like you.

Whatever she wears, be it an armor or a men's robe,

I can still recognize a woman's figure.

What did you do to make your superiors hate you?

You'll stay in Jahyeondang for the time being.

Who lives in that place?

No one lives there.

Byeong-yeon, are you inside?

Puppy?

Do you know him?

Okay. That's enough.

Good job. You may leave now.

You say that women's bodies are most beautiful

and that they give you the artistic inspiration.

But why can't you embrace them?

By any chance,

do you have an unspeakable reason for it?

Unlike this candlelight,

my heart isn't swayed.

It's not my type to do something

when I don't feel like it.

How was your trip?

Yes, it was not bad.

I heard the news when I came back.

I heard the Queen is pregnant.

Does everyone in the capital talk about it?

It may be good for you to stop coming here. At least for the time being.

Will I be safe

if I live quietly?

This isn't a place for trainees. Go back to your residence.

I don't have a place to stay in the eunuch's residence

thanks to someone.

And you passed all the tests thanks to that someone.

You don't have to be so grateful.

What on earth is your identity?

Are you a palace guard or a eunuch?

You appear here and there.

And who are you?

Are you the ghost who lives in this place?

How dare you touch him?

What?

It's okay, Chief Kim.

Goodness.

Look.

Silver Spoon has met his new lover

and is so happy now.

What should be a good way to train a spoiled puppy?

There's no drink left.

-A severe training. -Right?

Like this.

Roll to the left. Roll to the right.

Sit down. Stand up.

Bark.

That's how I should train him.

You'll be sent out of the palace if you fail even one of them.

Right, I'm going to leave the palace soon.

So why should I hold back?

Are you coming home now? You're late.

Yes, Grandfather.

Have a seat.

Yun-seong.

Is the position that's been given to you too low,

that it's boring you?

Not at all.

"One who fails to take responsibility for a low position

will never succeed."

That's what you've taught me.

Yes, that's right.

You must take one step at a time

so that you won't waver once you get to the top.

Do you remember that?

Yes, I always keep that in mind, Grandfather.

I painted something grand with you in mind.

That's why I'm saying this.

However,

what is the purpose of your paintings?

Is it for fame, honor, your family's authority,

or the future of this country?

I asked you what you're painting them for

I just...

paint for the sake of painting.

Do you feel safe or happy in your hollow life

when you paint those prostitutes?

Forget it.

It's not like a tiger without its claws

will ever become the King.

Yun-seong, if you ever want to paint, let me know.

I'll call over as many prostitutes as you want,

whether it's tens or hundreds of them. Okay?

These are pretty good. I like them.

Your Highness, it's time for bed.

Wait, what is this? Are you hurt?

I got bitten by a dog.

That little...

How did you run into such a crazy dog

that dared to bite you?

I know, right?

How did I run into a punk like that

who dared to bite me?

Where did Silver Spoon go?

Did he go home?

Then why aren't you...

It's better that you don't know who he is or where he went.

Why?

EUNUCH TRAINING INSTITUTE

Are you sure this is right?

You can trust me on this one.

Hong Sam-nom!

Yes?

Did you just hand in a blank paper?

This will get you kicked out of the palace.

Are you sure you won't regret it?

Yes.

I couldn't find the answer.

You may go.

Hey, you should have at least tried to guess or something.

How could you hand in a blank paper?

There's nothing I can do now.

I see you're leaving on the dot.

Trainees.

Come here.

You are coming with me to Premier Kim's feast.

Did the Minister of War not come to the palace today?

Your Majesty, I've already told you

that he postponed the meeting because he is feeling ill.

That's right.

I asked just in case.

The palace is so quiet

that I feel like I can hear the sounds from Premier Kim's feast.

Send him plenty of rare alcohol and snacks.

The purpose of that feast is to congratulate the Queen

on her pregnancy, after all.

-Byeong-yeon. -Yes, Your Highness.

Shall we go to a feast?

That looks good.

I need you to help them make pancakes

and I need you to help them cook over there. Go on.

-Eunuch Seong, you're here. -Thank you for your efforts.

We need someone to catch a few chickens for us.

I happen to have one more trainee right here.

You go.

If you go around that way, you'll find a door to the mountain.

Yes, Master.

Is the chicken coop in the mountains instead of a farm?

You'll see when you get there.

Catch two...

No, catch 20 chickens and bring them here.

Twenty chickens?

How will I catch that many?

I don't care what method you use to catch them.

But if you don't bring them here in an hour, you'll be punished.

Go on!

Please follow me.

Eunuch Seong.

Our master cherishes those chickens very much,

so if he actually catches 20...

How can he catch that many? There's no way.

I'm just trying to punish him for his bad manners

so look the other way.

Yes, sir.

-Young Master! -Congratulations, Young Master!

Please accept this, Young Master!

-Young Master! -Young Master!

-Young Master! -Young Master!

I'm sick of this.

I wish to be struck by lightning.

My wish came true...

after all.

Your Highness.

These are the answer sheets to the exam that the trainees wrote.

The eunuchs from each building came up with questions

regarding issues that we consider our biggest concerns.

You can look through them and pass the ones that seem all right.

Are you sure you don't want to check them over?

Give it to me.

How... How dare he?

I was right, after all.

Yes, you're right. I'm the guy who disguised himself.

That's not what I'm talking about.

What else is there?

Are you really a eunuch?

That's right.

Is there a fake eunuch then?

Have you

really become a eunuch?

You're looking down on me

because I don't have a complete body.

"Eunuchs aren't men."

Is that what you want to say?

No.

Then are you saying that a person like me

who get chased by thugs doesn't have the right to be a eunuch?

No.

Then what's the problem?

It's not fair for a eunuch to be this beautiful.

Then again, men can also be beautiful.

I didn't mean anything by it.

He must be exhausted by now.

That crazy brat caught all 20 mountain chickens.

He caught all these precious chickens. Is he out of his mind?

You caught all our precious mountain chickens.

Are you out of your mind?

-Here. -Let's drink.

Look how happy they are.

They should drink when they're in a good mood.

They're not happy because they're drunk.

They're excited because of the fact

that they've won your favor.

A long line of people couldn't come in this house and had to go back,

so no wonder why they're so excited.

Even a flying bird

wouldn't want to rest on a sick tree.

Are you talking about the sick tree in the palace?

All right.

I hope you enjoy your time all you want

under the shadow of the large tree.

How nice.

Let us drink.

-What? -What's going on?

That...

What are you waiting for? Chase that man.

-Yes, master. -Yes, master.

Put down your swords. He's the Crown Prince.

Put down your swords and show your courtesy

to the Crown Prince.

Over there.

Your Highness,

what brings you here outside the palace?

I shouldn't miss out on a party with drinks and music.

The Queen is pregnant

with my younger sibling.

I just wanted to share a celebratory drink with you.

Is that so weird?

Thank you.

But what is going on with the party?

An unwelcome guest caused a commotion.

"There are gods on the ground.

They're the officials.

The subjects are innocent

except for being poor.

The officials have exploited the subjects.

Thus, the subjects are poor

because of the officials."

Is this right?

What do you think, everyone?

WOON

The poverty of the subjects isn't because of the officials.

It's the King's fault

for not managing the officials properly.

I was just joking.

There is no need to take it so seriously.

Now,

congratulating the Queen's pregnancy,

why don't you pour me a drink?

Your Highness.

May I pour you a drink?

What's the ruckus?

An arrow flew in the feast.

Now, the Crown Prince is here.

Where? Let me see.

-What are you doing here? Go back to work. -Yes, sir.

Long time no see.

Yes, Your Highness.

I was going to greet you after coming back from the Qing.

There's no need.

I don't think we are close enough to greet each other.

You're still obvious when you lie.

And you're still so cold to me.

Are you upset?

I can't say that I'm not

-because we were... -Friends.

How do you like it? You want to have a drink as well?

Why?

You won't because I'm not your friend anymore?

No palace guard can have a drink while guarding the Crown Prince.

Right.

You're still a loyal servant and close friend...

of the Crown Prince.

He's much more of a Crown Prince material than the real Crown Prince.

The only thing Yun-seong lacks

is that he's from the Kim family,

not the Lee family.

8 YEARS AGO

That was close.

-Did you see him? -Yes, sir.

I carefully observed every inch of His Highness.

What is he like?

His kind appearance might look weak,

but he's brave and competitive on the inside.

I could read the grace of the Royal Family

in his face.

However,

there is one thing...

What is it? Don't hesitate and tell me what it is.

Well...

I'm afraid His Highness is destined to live short.

Also, I felt this unusual energy

from one of the Crown Prince's friends.

He had a warm heart, an unyielding spirit,

and all lineaments fit to become a great king.

There was a crane embroidered on his...

How dare you! You shouldn't be saying such a horrible thing.

However,

But I cannot lie to you.

I'll pretend I didn't hear that.

Don't you dare tell anyone about this.

If you do, I'll kill you. Do you understand?

Yes, sir.

I won't tell anyone.

I'll remember that, Premier Kim.

Yun-seong.

Oh, Grandfather.

He certainly had the face of a great king.

It was perfect.

The Crown Prince showed up right after the arrow was shot.

Stop looking at me. This is an order.

Yes, Your Highness.

The man who shot that arrow...

was wearing a mask, wasn't he?

Did you see that?

Who could it be?

Okay.

Do you know what this is?

This is a rare chicken from Premier Kim's feast.

Premier Kim?

Take it away.

Look at you.

You still have no appreciation for a person's sincerity.

This is probably the last gift you'll ever get from me.

What?

It seems like something upset you today.

Here.

If you're hungry too, you'll feel even sadder.

Do you feel sad when you're hungry?

Not everyone is like you.

Don't jump to conclusions based on your low standards.

I've never been hungry in my life.

Maybe you've never been hungry...

but I bet you've been heartbroken many times before.

What?

It's very easy to comfort someone who's hungry.

But, it's not easy comforting someone who's heartbroken.

They usually lie and act like they're okay.

That's enough.

How about you share some affection with someone with a big heart?

Okay.

As the person with the biggest heart in this region,

I'd like to...

give you my affection.

If you don't have an appetite, it's not because of food.

If you lack energy, it's not because you're ill.

There is no medicine that will cure your pain.

This isn't something you can overcome,

but it's something you must endure.

Don't think about it as love that you couldn't have,

but think about it as love

that you can cherish in your heart.

It wasn't love that I couldn't have...

but it was love that I can cherish in my heart.

He said something like that, too.

Is anyone out there?

By the way, I saw the crown prince earlier today.

-What? -What?

His Highness?

Not his face. I just saw the back of his head.

Do you happen to know the Crown Prince's nickname?

Oh, geez.

What is it? "Flower Prince?"

Crap Prince's Palace.

I knew it! Everyone knows!

What else?

"Half-Human, Half-Beast."

That's right. The Crown Prince

possesses the blood of a human and a beast.

And he's a like a crazy dog that doesn't know when to bark

-or when not to bark... -That's enough! Eat this.

But is he really that ill-tempered?

Damn it.

Did you laugh?

I just thought he had a problem with his face.

I didn't laugh.

I saw it, Chief Kim.

I guess you find the Crown Prince's nicknames funny.

I think the food went down the wrong pipe.

What's the matter?

By the way, what did you think of the Crown Prince's back?

It was quite a sight.

"Hong Sam-nom, you failed."

"Yes, Eunuch Seong."

Are you Hong Sam-nom?

Did you write this?

Yes.

Then...

did you write this, too?

This...

This is...

How dare you...

mock me by writing a letter for someone else?

How dare you...

How dare you mock the princess?

Pardon?

The princess?

I have committed a mortal sin!

I'm glad you know that.

Your Highness!

Okay.

I'll give you what you asked for.

Stop.

Your Highness!

Do you know what I am most thankful for you, sir?

I pretend I do not know the truth.

Isn't that it?

You don't deserve to be king!

No. No!

What are you so afraid of that you cannot do anything?

You should have done something instead of shuddering in fear!

Shut your mouth and take what the eunuch gave you.

I will order the Crown Prince to be my regent.

-We beg of you, Your Majesty. -We beg of you, Your Majesty.