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(This drama is fictional and people or stories are not tied to reality.)

Are you all right? It's so rocky.

Sir?

What's wrong?

Do you feel unwell?

I need you to get out.

Pardon? Just like that?

Man Soo, stop the litter.

Pardon?

Yes, sir.

Put down the litter.

Sir.

Sir, can you tell me your name?

Let's go now, Man Soo.

Yes?

Yes, Sir Scholar.

"Scholar"?

Get back safely.

Let's go.

One, two, three.

But that was so sudden...

Wait, sir! Can I know your name?

Sir...

Do I smell sweaty?

Darn it, this is bad.

(Episode 3: The Demon)

She'll be okay on her own at night, won't she?

The Capital's very close, but still.

What?

How could he tell me to get out just like that?

Where am I?

I wonder what happened to Nuisance and Frown.

Goodness.

Why is he moving so much? Will you hold on tight?

The road's rough as it is.

The litter's shaking.

This is a bit serious.

Stand still.

Put down the litter. Do it, now!

Sir, you're okay, aren't you?

Sir.

My gosh.

What is that?

It's a ghost.

No, it's a freak! The freak!

(Evil Ha Ram: When the Demon in Ha Ram is awakened)

Sir.

He's gone?

Run!

Go. Get out of here!

Run! Run away!

You made a mistake, Ha Ram.

On the Winter Solstice when Yin prevails,

you crossed the boundary.

I found my eyes.

(The 4th King, King Jeongjo)

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

Are you all right?

Yes.

Since you have ears, I'm sure you must've heard.

The rumour that those owls are...

the spirits of those who died unfairly in the palace.

That all the blood the late King has shed...

turned into those vengeful spirits.

One owl or a parliament of owls, they're just birds.

But we cannot deny...

that people have died or become sick whenever an owl hooted.

Owls always cry at night.

Please do not worry.

However, from the ancient times, people have said...

at least one person will die whenever an owl would hoot.

Lord Sung.

Do not speak of such nonsense and disturb His Majesty.

Your Majesty, this must be an ominous sign.

Has Scholar Ha not returned from Mount Inwang?

I need to speak to him in person.

He's on a night duty at the observatory until dawn.

Why must you always speak to him over something like this?

I'll ask Scholar Jang of Seomungwan...

to relay a message for Scholar Ha to return to the palace now.

If something strange like this continue to happen,

how could the king win the trust of his people?

Chief Eunuch, have them hold a peculiarity ritual in the morning.

Yes, Your Majesty.

(Peculiarity ritual: A ritual held when a peculiar event breaks out)

Aren't you one of Scholar Ha's servants?

What are you doing here?

(Man Soo: A steward for Ha Ram's family)

Lord Jang, please help me find Scholar Ha.

There was an accident at Mount Inwang.

Wait, what do you mean, an accident? Please elaborate.

We were passing over the hill,

then there was a disastrous noise.

The litter shattered...

and a freak of some sort suddenly appeared in the sky.

Then Scholar Ha...

Little one.

Where are you going in such a hurry?

Goodness, old lady. What brings you here?

Come over here and warm yourself up.

Oh, the fire?

Thank you for the offer, but I'm a little busy.

You're cold.

You must be extremely cold.

What was that?

Why do I suddenly feel so cold?

Then let me sit with you just for a while.

This is for your father's drawing.

My dad's drawing.

- You need to pay for that. - Goodness.

This is worth a lot.

Don't be so stubborn.

Nothing is free in this world.

Goodness, you're one uptight little girl.

You also shouldn't be out here on the Winter Solstice.

You should come with me later.

I can smell them right here.

Is it that way?

Please hurry.

Look at that.

- What is that? - It's a freak.

Goodness.

How long has it been?

Ms. Gyeonju will be mad at me again.

Goodness, old lady. Please excuse me.

- Thank you. - No, not yet.

I really have a long way to go.

You should come quickly too.

- Wait. - Come back quickly.

Hey, wait.

Is it over there?

My goodness.

This is very troublesome.

I can't let her run into the Tiger Spirit.

Tiger Spirit.

I'm Tiger Spirit, the patron deity of Mount Inwang.

This territory is under my reign.

Remove yourself from this mountain now.

A foolish mistake.

It has been a while, Tiger Spirit.

Long time no see, Samsin.

Halt.

Not yet.

Are you telling me to let the Demon live?

The Demon never dies.

It's simply sealed in his body.

Once that man dies,

it'll be freed.

Samsin.

I must remove the Demon from that man's body,

then seal him in the eternal vessel.

The eternal vessel?

A vessel that girl will make.

How can such a delicate girl make a vessel to seal the Demon forever?

In time, that girl will make it.

She's destiny's child.

You must keep those two safe until that day.

However, my power can only reach Mount Inwang and the King's palace.

I can't guarantee anything.

You must protect humans in order to protect the mountain.

Once the Demon is awakened,

another bloodshed will be inevitable.

Om maha hum svaha.

Om maha hum svaha.

Om maha hum svaha.

What?

I was just walking.

Where am I?

Why am I up here?

Goodness, my head hurts.

No, where is everyone?

Help!

Hey, look.

What?

Hey.

Wait, sir.

Sir!

Right, the litter carriers. Where are they?

Sir. Hey, sir.

Will you open your eyes, sir?

Sir, get up, will you?

I've never shown such kindness to anybody in life.

I can't do this for free.

Over here, Ms. Seosan! I need your help!

Is everyone gone to get firewood for winter?

This place makes dye, so it smells a little pungent.

But we have no other choice.

One second.

The room is too cold.

Wait here a moment, sir.

Hey, it caught on fire.

Goodness, what am I going to do?

If I don't finish the painting by tonight,

Master Choi will get angry again.

Oh, whatever.

I'll focus on saving his life.

He's not feverish.

And he's breathing well.

Sir?

Sir, wake up.

- No. - Ram!

- Father. - I can't see anything.

No.

What happened to you?

Help.

Help me!

Help me. Please help me.

What is it?

They're dead.

They're all dead.

What do you mean? Last night, all military officers have died?

Are you saying Scholar Ha died too?

Where is he?

He's currently missing.

We picked out other officers who are as swift as the wind.

They're currently searching through Mount Inwang.

Chief Eunuch, send a eunuch to Prince Yangmyeong.

He's friends with Scholar Ha, so he should know where he might be.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, with all due respect,

you should not send a prince just to find a petty scholar.

Enough!

That's enough.

(Moo Young: Ha Ram's bodyguard)

(Urgent Message: Ilwolseong goes missing near Mount Inwang)

Boss! Boss, this is bad.

This is bad.

There's bad news. Ilwolseong has gone missing.

Are you serious?

What? Lord Ilwolseong is gone?

- Really? - Let's go.

What now? Ilwolseong is gone? Move.

How does that make any sense?

I told you to go get Hong Cheon Gi, not to make up this absurd excuse.

But I...

Did he jump up into the sky or sink into the ground?

What's taking you so long to catch a girl out in the Woonjong Street?

I was arrested by the Police Bureau and had to shut Wolseongdang down.

Go get her now!

Yes, boss.

Boss, her crazy father is...

always seen out on the streets.

Should I go get him instead?

Hey, do you want me to break your limbs?

Why would I need that mad old man?

What did I tell you when you first joined us?

I know you're a thug, but I told you to learn your boundaries, didn't I?

Listen up.

We do not...

mess with the elderly and children.

Do you get it?

Yes, boss.

I'm glad you said that.

You must stay within the boundaries.

It's not something for you to cross.

I hear there was an unfortunate accident.

There was a small misunderstanding that said we made money...

by selling imitations.

They locked you up over a small misunderstanding?

I wasn't imprisoned.

I was only investigated.

I was released afterwards.

Was it truly a misunderstanding?

That you made a profit off copies?

That's not at all true, sir.

Not at all!

That painting must be an original.

Your face turned ashen.

I will see you later.

When our chief returns, he will make a decision.

"When our chief returns"?

Is Ilwolseong really missing?

Our lord is missing.

So Ma, let's go.

Giddy up!

(Prince Yangmyeong Lee Yul, Han Geon)

He truly is a master of landscape paintings.

The great Kwak Yi.

The mountain looks like the top of a cloud.

And these curves also like a cloud.

The faint shades of ink are like a cloud,

and the boulders look like moving clouds.

When I look at the mountains, trees, and rocks,

I can feel the light brush strokes and I cannot hide my amazement.

It's a masterpiece where the gaps hold the spirit of nature.

You know what you're talking about.

This Sochundo well depicts the land of fairies that is...

worth beholding, visiting, and frolicking about in.

But...

what is this?

Isn't this a butterfly?

That can't be.

No way.

It looks like a copy.

(A copy: An identical fake painting)

What? A copy?

Yes.

I heard that copycat painters leave their marks in secret.

Who would dare copy Kwak Yi's work?

Is it possible to copy the energy of the original too?

Is this truly a copy?

I bought it at Wolseongdang.

Then it's true that Jung Seon Rye...

was arrested for selling copies.

What an unbelievable crook.

Your Highness. Someone came from the Palace.

Seowoongwan's Scholar Ha Ram...

disappeared on his way to work last night.

What?

That calm scholar disappeared?

Is he missing or something?

Yes.

The soldiers who went to find him were all found dead.

Dead?

What is going on?

We don't know what's going on,

but it's under investigation, so we'll hear something soon.

His Majesty said this is an urgent matter,

and commanded that you search for Scholar Ha in person.

I understand. You can go.

I will set off right away.

Come this way.

Oh, dear...

Master Han.

While I search for Scholar Ha,

find the cheeky copycat painter for me.

Yes, Your Highness.

Is it true that Scholar Ha's missing...

and the soldiers are all dead?

Yes.

- The culprit? - We haven't found him yet.

This incident is so bizarre.

"Bizarre"?

Your Highness, Mi Su is here.

(Prince Joohyang Lee Hoo)

Have you heard that the soldiers died?

Yes. And last night, in the Palace,

a group of owls hooted.

Owls?

Owls crying on the top of a roof...

is considered a bad omen that requires a ritual.

On the Winter Solstice when Yin prevails,

owls cried and a group of soldiers were killed.

That is not a coincidence.

Then...

I must see the bodies of the dead soldiers.

Oh, my goodness.

It got cold during the night and the room is cramped.

I forgot all sense of shame and went too far.

I apologize. I'm sorry, sir.

I'm sorry.

He must be someone of high status...

seeing how he's dressed.

How good-looking.

You left in a hurry. You should've reached your destination.

If I'd known this would happen,

I'd have insisted on getting your name.

Sir? Are you awake?

Just a moment.

Sir. Do you hear me?

Open your eyes.

Sir?

Who are you?

Tell me. Where am I?

The dye house on Mount Inwang.

I found you passed out,

and I couldn't take you anywhere.

I've heard this voice before.

So I brought you to a place I know.

It's the woman from yesterday.

I'm the painter you hid in your litter.

Are you coming round now?

I'm sorry.

What happened to me?

That's what I'd like to ask you.

You were passed out on the side of a path.

Was there anyone around?

No. I didn't see any of the litter carriers,

and your clothes were torn.

Do you not remember anything?

I feel like my head will split open,

and I don't remember a thing.

Take your time trying to remember.

You should recover before...

Sir.

Sir.

Oh, dear.

This won't do. I'll find a trustworthy doctor.

So, your name is Man Soo?

Yes, Your Highness.

You don't know exactly when Scholar Ha disappeared?

Would you believe that if you were me?

Why did you leave Scholar Ha to disappear on his own?

Was it not intentional?

It wasn't at all intentional. That's preposterous.

We were surrounded by darkness,

and the litter suddenly exploded.

I was unable to check on Scholar Ha.

This is all my fault, Your Highness.

He's said to be Hanyang's richest man.

Who manages the ledger that lists all his assets?

I... I don't know.

Didn't you participate in his abduction to find that out?

Not at all. I thought I saw a freak.

That could be the culprit.

What?

Did you have a dream or something?

How could there be a freak or a monster in this realm?

Think about it.

Other than Scholar Ha, you and the litter bearers...

all survived.

Why would that be?

Man Soo.

It's not difficult.

Just say what you know.

Speak up while I'm being nice.

Before I have you clubbed.

(Criminals were clubbed on their bottoms.)

I'm innocent, Your Highness.

I may just be a servant,

but I swear that...

I never plotted against Scholar Ha or had any negative thoughts.

How... How could I ever...

My heart is breaking that he...

Okay, fine. You're still just a child.

I'm so...

That's enough. Stop.

Stop crying.

I see you're not lying.

Then do you mean that...

Let's get going.

Where to?

To where Scholar Ha vanished.

Ms. Gyeonju!

(Baekyu Painters Society's cook)

Ms. Gyeonju's busy.

Come on, Ms. Gyeonju. It's a real emergency.

Where did you, a grown woman, spend the night?

Can't you even say where you'll go or when you'll be back?

Master Choi stayed up all night worrying about you.

Don't you think of the people waiting for you?

He scolded me so much, saying it was my fault.

I'm sorry. I won't do it again.

But something really urgent and serious happened.

Help me just this once.

Do you not listen to a thing I say?

Master Choi.

I think I gave you too much freedom.

What on earth are you thinking...

I told you many times that your right hand is your life!

Why did you get hurt again?

I'm sorry.

Don't be too angry, Master Choi.

There's a nobleman who got into some trouble.

Help me, sir.

- A nobleman? - Yes.

You're showing no remorse. Must I scold you severely?

It's not like that. I owe him a favour.

He's unconscious now, so he couldn't explain.

but I'm sure he was in an accident.

Once I help him,

I will accept any punishment willingly.

Master Choi.

This won't do. Lock her in the shed!

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

No, Master Choi. Help me, just this once!

Master Choi!

Ms. Gyeonju! Uncle Chun Bok!

Ms. Gyeonju!

The only excuse she could think of was a man?

What a dreadfully poor one.

Sit down, boy. Hand.

Are you sure he won't bite?

Go Pil.

Okay. Here you go.

I prepared everything you said,

but must you take a search dog when there's already a commotion?

Go Pil. Every moment is crucial.

Do you think Scholar Ha went on a leisurely trip?

Gosh, not at all, Your Highness.

I'm glad you know.

Man Soo. Lead the way.

Okay.

Pardon?

What are you doing?

I'll draw it with you.

Finish the painting before dusk.

Ms. Gyeonju's coming in.

My gosh.

Ms. Gyeonju. Help me.

Ms. Gyeonju went deaf.

I met a young man as pretty as a fairy on the mountain.

I'm getting sick of hearing that.

I wanted to ask earlier.

Did you have a dream?

If you don't believe me, come with me.

I fell for your tricks too many times before.

Have a conscience.

Have some food.

Do you think I'd feel like eating?

A person's dying out there and nobody cares?

I won't eat!

Darn you.

So what happened?

He fell from the sky...

and suddenly passed out.

Miss. Where are you?

I don't know who he is, but he looks like he's well-learned.

He's dressed like someone important.

He can't see and he fainted again as soon as he woke up.

I couldn't tell where or how he's hurt.

Oh, dear.

Perhaps...

he's being chased by some traitors.

That's nonsense.

If that's true, it's a dreadful story.

What should we do now?

Should we call an acupuncturist?

Yes, that's it!

I came over to get a doctor.

We have no time to waste.

We must go to Mount Inwang's dye house.

Do you like him that much?

What are you talking about? He helped me out.

Did he?

Okay, then. Then I must help him.

Will you really? Will you help?

Yes, I will.

Are you sure he isn't married?

What are you talking about?

I don't remember anything.

It's the first time this happened since my father died.

Yesterday, I happened to meet a young woman who smelled of ink.

After leaving my litter, she should've gone to the Capital.

But she nursed me...

after I fell unconscious.

Can this be called a simple coincidence?

My lost memories...

and the woman who looks like that girl.

What on earth...

is all this?

Take your time.

Be careful. Watch out.

Pull carefully. That's it.

There's no warmth of life here.

It's a mark of the Demon.

Is it...

related to Scholar Ha's disappearance?

I don't know who you are, but you can't be here.

Leave now.

How dare you? This is Prince Joohyang.

- What? - Oh, dear.

We didn't know, Your Highness.

We didn't know, Your Highness.

The King gave a secret command,

and we're investigating this incident discreetly.

You do not know that Prince Joohyang was here.

You'd better keep your mouths shut.

Of course.

Keep the soldiers' bodies...

and tell everyone to keep silent.

Yes, I will.

Giddy up.

Moo Young will be looking for me.

If So Ma can't come right away,

I'm deep in a mountain.

Where did that woman disappear to?

Why is that?

Memories of the girl...

from the peach orchard...

keep overlapping with her.

My gosh.

Oh, dear.

Is this the place?

Where the soldiers were killed?

I don't know who you are,

- but you can't be... - How dare you?

This is Prince Yangmyeong!

- Oh, dear. - My goodness.

We didn't know, Your Highness.

We didn't know, Your Highness.

- What's happening today? - I don't know.

The bodies are all listless.

It's very strange.

What do you think is the cause of death?

It's very mysterious. They don't have...

the usual stab wounds from swords or spears.

They have strangely torn lacerations and partial burns.

From the outside, it looks like it wasn't done by a human.

It wasn't done by a human?

These leaves.

I thought I saw a freak.

It could've been a tiger.

Were there any survivors?

Seowoongwan Scholar Jang Wook Jin...

was the sole survivor.

Is that so?

We must find Scholar Ha before sundown.

Do you understand?

- Yes. - Yes.

Find him.

Ms. Gyeonju. I had no idea you could run so fast.

You said he's a nobleman.

I'm dying here.

We'll lose weight this way. We'll kill two birds with one stone.

Keep at it.

We're nearly there.

- My gosh. - What's that?

No. Sir!

- Oh, dear. - Your Highness!

Are you all right? My gosh.

It's an expensive outfit.

Come here and help!

Okay.

Here.

It's cold, isn't it?

Go Pil. Do something about the smell.

I can't when I'm always running about for you.

The dogs caught a scent.

- Follow them quick. - Okay.

Follow the dogs!

Follow the dogs!

Run.

So Ma, you're here.

I looked for you everywhere.

- You made it. - What happened?

I don't remember.

How did you find me?

So Ma brought me here.

Prince Yangmyeong is looking for you too.

Why did a prince get involved?

Soldiers were sent to Mount Inwang to find you,

and they were all killed.

I saw Prince Yangmyeong's group on the way here.

They even brought search dogs.

They will be here very soon.

Then I must wait here.

Sure.

Someone's coming.

Sir. You're awake at last.

Do you know how worried I was?

Do you feel okay?

It's you.

Yes, it's me.

Did someone get here before me?

No. Where have you been?

You seemed seriously ill,

so I rushed back to bring a doctor.

You're not well.

You should go indoors. It's cold outside.

I feel fine now.

If you don't mind,

I'd like to know your name.

My name?

Oh...

Hong...

Hong...

- Hong... - Hong Hong Hong.

Is your name really Hong Hong Hong?

No, it's not that.

It's Hong Cheon Gi.

Hong Cheon Gi?

She has the same name...

as the peach orchard girl...

from 19 years ago.

(Lovers of the Red Sky)

You and I are acquaintances now.

- Is anyone here? - Who are you?

How dare you? Do you know who I am?

Do low-class people like me have no right...

to guard my home when a prince comes?

The Maejukheon Painting Contest.

If you come first, I bet they'll grant you any wish.

Must it be done at Maejukheon?

This is the beginning.

Will you not send me to the contest?

Not ever.

Are you afraid I'll go mad like my dad did?

I'm from Baekyu Painters Society.

That woman is...

Your voice sounds familiar. Are you...