Secret Royal Inspector Joy (2021–…): Season 1, Episode 1 - Episode #1.1 - full transcript
ALL CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS,
LOCALES, AND EVENTS ARE USED
IN AN ENTIRELY FICTITIOUS MANNER
AND NOT BASED ON HISTORICAL FACTS
Seaweed must be rubbed
and rinsed until bubbles rise
to remove the bitter taste.
Especially for chilled dishes
that you consume
without cooking over a fire.
If it's not prepared properly,
the seaweed will be too slippery
and the texture will be ruined,
so you must be careful.
-Young Master!
-Sir Yi-eon!
This is no time for you
to be washing seaweed!
It's time to go to work.
The new chief canes you when you're late.
I'll get going!
Young Master! Your lunch.
-Young Master, your clothes!
-You must wear your uniform!
Sir!
Young Master, your robe. Your robe!
Sir, you need to put on your robe
before going to work!
-Your robe!
-Put your clothes on!
Your robe!
I shall have dumplings for dinner tonight.
Dumplings or whatever.
Don't forget your headdress.
-Sir! Hurry!
-Hey!
Get in there!
Hold on!
Young Master, your headdress!
HONGMUNGWAN
Time for your lunch!
Mealtime!
Our lunch is in there.
-Let's go.
-Let's.
Wait… Hold on.
I told you not to forget about me.
I'll be charging you starting today.
You shouldn't enjoy
the fruits of one's labor for free.
To make it to work on time,
I need to wake up two hours early.
Exactly.
Why don't you have a maid do it?
Or just get married.
My palate
can only be satisfied
by the touch of my hands.
-My goodness.
-My word.
Oh, my.
-Seriously…
-So beautiful.
-We should eat this, right?
-Of course.
Hold on, I feel dizzy.
I'll give you two dae of rice
and five hop of beans next month.
-I'll do the same.
-Me, too.
Today's lunch will cost you
buckwheat flour from Jeju,
ginger from Wanju,
or the meat of a pheasant.
Isn't that too much?
They drastically reduced
our stipend recently.
But you're receiving
more bribes from the middlemen.
You little…
You might not know this
since you're a newbie--
Listen, how will we maintain our dignity
if we don't have that much side income?
I could introduce you to a middleman.
That's fine.
I'm just interested
in acquiring ingredients
on par with my culinary skills.
None of that interests me at all.
I'm thinking about making taro soup
and braised chicken for tomorrow's lunch.
Although I'm not sure
if you're interested.
I am. I'm interested.
-Very much so.
-Me too.
-You heard the man.
-I did.
-Jeju buckwheat flour.
-Ginger and pheasant.
I can even get you
the chief scholar position!
-What?
-Hey, what are you doing?
Isn't he Chil-bok who went on
the secret mission in Gyeonggi?
Sir Eungyo?
EUNGYO: SENIOR FOURTH RANK IN HONGMUNGWAN
How is it that every time
a secret royal inspector is dispatched,
they return in such a state?
He managed to come back alive at least.
Wait, did someone return dead?
They have to march along
a thousand-mile, rugged mountain road
with barely anything to eat.
No one can guarantee their safety.
Yes, you're right.
Inspector Park Moo-kyung
who went to Chungcheong…
They don't know if he's dead or alive.
No one has heard from him.
-When did that happen?
-Still no word?
What do you know exactly?
-Stop stuffing your face.
-How is there still no word?
So…
The moment you're appointed
as a secret royal inspector,
your life is as good as over.
So you should also be careful…
Hello?
Where did he go…
Hey! You shouldn't walk away
when someone is talking to you.
It doesn't concern
a newcomer like me, anyway.
What's the point of worrying about it?
Look at that rude bastard.
How could he be so cold…
If he weren't good at cooking,
I'd smack him in the head.
But punks like him always
pass the state examination first
and get to avoid the difficult positions.
That damn bastard…
It's nothing. We're just saying goodbye.
By the way,
since Sir Eungyo returned
without finishing his term,
will the lots be drawn again?
Hold on…
Will they be drawn again?
Your Majesty, I have something to report.
We'll soon…
have to draw lots
for another secret royal inspector.
It's regarding that matter.
What about it?
Hongmungwan can just choose anyone
and dispatch them again.
However, the last inspector
happened to go to Chungcheong
and it ended up causing
a minor issue for me.
You should've gone easy
with the extortion.
I might be the King,
but I can't back you up forever.
Don't be too greedy.
Yes, Your Majesty.
-So in regards to the regional drawing…
-Which region do you prefer?
Any place that's not in the south.
Especially not Chungcheong Province.
Your Majesty, the chief scholar
requests an audience with you.
Why do you come by every time?
The chief state councilor and I
can just do the regional draw.
Do you plan on selecting the region today?
I just came to submit
the Hongmungwan scholar's report
who just returned
from his dispatch duties.
Then you can just hand me the report
and be on your way--
Since I'm already here, please allow me
to assist you with the drawing.
I actually just stopped by Hongmungwan
to let them know about the inspector draw.
To quell your concern,
we should be able to dispatch
a new inspector tonight.
Go ahead then, Chief Scholar.
LEFT CHUNGCHEONG PROVINCE
I, Kim Jo-yi, wife of Noh Chu-han,
from Gaehwa Valley,
Left Chungcheong Province,
hereby request a divorce,
according to The Great Ming Code.
According to The Great Ming Code,
a divorce must be granted
if the couple requests it.
I implore you to properly review the laws
to make a judgment
on the objection to this marriage.
Why don't you just make up?
Do you really have to get a divorce?
Yes, I must.
At 21, I was married off
to a man I'd never met.
I've turned 24 this year.
The last three years
were infuriating enough.
Rather than wasting the next 30 years.
I want to live the rest of my life
not as the wife of Noh Chu-han,
but as Kim Jo-yi.
Look, she does seem
to be a very tiresome woman.
Why don't you just divorce her?
Sir, I'm…
Objection!
I will not allow that!
Sir, I'm the one that's furious,
the one that has been wronged.
See if you can find a mother-in-law
that has treated her daughter-in-law
as well as I have.
Did I starve her?
Did I not let her sleep?
She had three warm meals every day.
I was the one who prepared them.
-With freshly made kimchi.
-I was the one who made it every time.
I provided her
with seasonal greens and vegetables.
I did all the farmwork.
I made sure she ate warm rice,
always on time.
Who do you think sets
that table every time?
See? She talks back every chance she gets.
I'm just explaining.
Despite all this,
I always treated my daughter-in-law
as if she were my very own.
She never had a daughter.
I never laid a finger on her.
I might have grabbed her hair a few times…
A mother-in-law abusing
someone else's daughter
is nothing to brag about.
How dare a woman's voice be loud
enough to be heard over the wall?
Isn't it the daughter-in-law's duty
to look after her mother-in-law?
Why you crazy woman…
Silence!
Marriage is a major event
in a person's life.
I'm sure you know a divorce
won't be granted for such trivial reasons.
-Yes, sir.
-Then you must also be aware
that wrongfully demanding a divorce
will get you flogged 80 times.
Yes, I am, sir.
Then explain in detail
why you wish for a divorce.
From the start,
I never wanted this marriage.
Sir, from the start, Jo-yi--
That's a crock of horse crap.
Mother, let me speak…
This marriage was held
with blessings from both families.
How can she say that
she didn't want it from the start?
Sir, this is my petition.
-Hey!
-Jang Pat-soon, stay out of it.
Furthermore,
I have a name and it's Kim Jo-yi.
But since I got married,
I've only been called
this wench, that wench,
damn wench, rotten wench, and so on.
I've never once been called by my name.
That rotten…
Why does she even need a name?
She's not a kisaeng or anything.
That matter is also trivial.
I mean, look at how
slovenly she dresses herself.
I'm so embarrassed,
I can't hold my head up in this town.
Sir.
Please take into consideration
all the work women do.
And if slightly altering
my clothes to make them
a little bit easier to work in
was such an embarrassment,
why did all these women here
ask me to alter their clothes too?
-These are so convenient.
-Definitely.
You resort to shaming her for her talent
because you've got nothing else?
-Shameful.
-How shameful.
That's not all.
I have not been treated
like a mother-in-law.
And it's happened more than once or twice!
Mother.
It's past lunchtime, are you not hungry?
I'm sleeping.
I have already set the table,
so you can eat when you're hungry.
I'll be stepping out for a bit--
Where are you going?
The lunch is ready.
Would you like to eat now?
What about Chu-han?
Did you give him lunch?
Yes, he ate earlier and went off
to see the traveling entertainers.
Did he now?
And what about you? Did you eat?
Of course not.
How could I when you haven't?
And because you gave me your leftovers
to finish during breakfast,
I ended up getting indigestion.
A woman shouldn't
have such a weak stomach.
Then, I'm going to take a nap.
Bring me my lunch later.
The table is all set.
You can eat whenever you want to, I'm…
What are you going on about?
You expect me to eat cold food?
The truth is,
I heard that my mother came back home.
I just wanted to go
and see her for a moment.
What?
As if being dragged away to Qing
is anything to be proud of.
You should be just lying low right now.
Are you trying to announce it
to the whole town?
"My mother went to Qing
and now she's back!"
My mother is not a criminal.
We failed to protect her,
so we should be ashamed,
not my mother who got dragged away.
Shameless, just like her mother.
Like mother, like daughter.
Anyway, I don't feel
like eating right now.
Just set another table later!
The table is set, so if you're hungry,
just fill your own bowl of rice.
What? Fill my own bowl?
That damn wench…
That damn wench is trying
to starve her mother-in-law!
She told me to fill my bowl!
Fill my own bowl!
Is she serious?
She asked her mother-in-law
to fill her own bowl?
She must have lost her mind.
That Jo-yi is really something.
Do you know when I last saw my family
since I got married?
My mother is alive!
I couldn't be there for my mother
when she passed away
because I had to prepare
the rites for my husband's ancestor.
It's all right.
Sir. That insolent brat…
My kind son Chu-han
is willing to live with her
for the rest of his life
because she's his wife.
She is clueless about her wrongdoings
and has brought shame on our town,
but I'm willing to teach her well
and kindly take her in.
We're very sorry
for causing you unnecessary concern.
Unbelievable.
Are you aware that kind son of yours
has been frequenting a jamojeon
to pay off his gambling debt?
JAMOJEON: LOAN SHARK
-He's the scum of the earth.
-Gambling is hopeless.
What sort of gibberish is that?
What did you say? My Chu-han gambled?
He gambled. He did.
No, he didn't!
Noh Chu-han, have you ever gambled?
No, I have not.
No, never.
Request a witness.
Does the plaintiff have a witness?
Yes. I'm sure one of these men here
knows that it's true.
I don't even know what that word means.
If you want a divorce,
bring either proof or a witness.
Witness? What witness?
If your accusation turns out to be false,
you will be flogged.
Poor Jo-yi.
You have no choice
but to crawl back home now.
If you don't want to be flogged,
scurry back home and make dinner.
Chu-han!
-Yes, mother.
-Let's go.
Goodness.
Welcome, sir.
Welcome, sir.
We have pork and chicken.
-I'll take the pork.
-Yes, sir.
Pheasant, buckwheat flour from Jeju,
ginger from Wanju.
They are quick.
Yook-chil.
Done with work, Young Master?
You frequent the kitchen
more than the outhouse.
If Madam finds out about this,
we will be punished.
If I have to give up
either my palate or your buttocks,
it will be the latter, of course.
You cook so well.
Whoever you marry,
she's going to have a happy, easy life.
It won't happen soon, though.
Marriage leading to
an easy life is all nonsense.
The number of elders to serve will double.
And if there's a child?
I'll have to take care of them
and tighten my belt.
Who is that marriage for exactly?
Let's eat.
BIOGRAPHY OF PARK
It's nice and lonesome.
BIOGRAPHY OF JEON UCHI
BIOGRAPHY OF HONG GILDONG
Yi-eon.
Now, this is Joseon.
Your Highness!
-Young Master, please wake up!
-You must flee at once.
What about His Highness,
the crown prince? Is he safe?
Anyone home?
Chief Royal Secretary.
It's a royal decree. Prepare to accept.
SECRET ROYAL INSPECTOR
RA YI-EON
I'm sure you know
what the procedure is going forward.
Devote yourself and obey.
Wait. Just a moment, my lord.
Are you sure this royal decree
was issued for me?
-Secret royal inspector?
-Secret royal inspector?
I am the newest member of Hongmungwan.
Everyone chosen before you was pardoned.
PARDONED: EXONERATED OF
ONE'S ROYAL DECREE DUTIES
DUE TO ILLNESS, MISHAP, OR OTHER GROUNDS
My apologies,
Chief Royal Secretary.
I have a cold…
My lord, my grandfather
suddenly passed away last night.
She's due soon.
Is the baby coming already?
Just hang in there.
Let's get you inside.
You can't give birth here.
PARDONED
TO OPEN OUTSIDE THE SOUTH GATE
What? His grandfather passed away?
How could he pass away again
when he already passed away last year?
A cold?
Labor?
What a wide variety of excuses
you all prepared.
They did. They really did!
Excuse me…
Young Master.
I haven't been feeling well
since yesterday.
What is it? Are you about
to go into labor as well?
Yes, labor.
-What about you?
-Back in my hometown…
Back in your hometown, your dog died,
so you need to mourn for three years?
If you don't get ready to leave
in 15 minutes,
you will be eating
rice with doenjang and soy sauce
for every meal from now on, all right?
Put the ingredients at the door,
so the villagers can take them.
Don't worry about that.
Hurry up and open the sealed letter.
I'm curious.
Please let it be Gyeonggi!
Right.
I've already been dispatched,
so let it be somewhere close at least.
Gyeonggi Province.
Gyeonggi Province.
-Gyeonggi!
-Gyeonggi!
-Gyeonggi!
-Gyeonggi!
Gyeong…
Chungcheong Province?
Chungcheong Province…
Chungcheong Province…
Chungcheong? How many days will it take?
How can you expect
the higher-ups to like him
when he acts like a jerk all the time?
When I refused to take the state exams
and climb the ladder,
who was it that ran out
and brought back a bush clover branch,
so that Grandmother could cane me?
Meanwhile, I believe someone suggested
that she should use an ash tree branch
instead since it was sturdier.
Come to think of it,
without the brilliant services
provided by you two,
I wouldn't be the youngest
secret royal inspector dispatched
here and now.
Come here.
Since it's come to this,
we might as well do
a Chungcheong food tour.
I actually have a lot of famous places
I wanted to check out.
But you're an inspector, sir.
You need to inspect and investigate
from time to time.
Forget about it.
Let's not foolishly waste
energy on state affairs
and just explore the local restaurants.
All I need to do is show my face
at the provincial office.
You used to be different
when the Crown Prince was alive.
Young Master.
No, Royal Inspector.
We're not walking all night, are we?
Don't just focus on tasty restaurants.
We should stop by a tavern on the way.
Bo-ri,
are you inside?
Hwang Bo-ri!
What are you up to, Bo-ri?
Hey, Jo-yi.
Why are you so surprised?
What is that?
What is this?
Why is an unmarried woman making…
It's not mine.
It's…
Right. Gwi-soon down the road…
You half-wit!
You're out of your mind!
That hurts, Jo-yi.
How could you get pregnant at that age?
What are you going to do now?
Hold on.
What sort of bum did you fall for?
He's not a bum! He's not!
Then what?
Is he a magistrate or something?
Yes! I'm carrying the magistrate's baby.
-The magistrate?
-Yes, the magistrate!
I'm sick and tired
of hitting on men to sell wine.
I want to wear nice clothes,
sit in a warm room, and have an easy life.
-That's why. So what?
-Bo-ri, then…
are you going to become his concubine?
Good. Well done.
Love won't feed you any meals.
He's the most powerful man
in Gaehwa Valley.
That's a good way
to turn your life around.
Well done.
-Really?
-I was worried you were pregnant
with some old bum by mistake,
but this is much better.
At least the magistrate's child
won't suffer like this.
Even on the coldest days and hottest ones,
you went through a lot to run this place.
Just look at your hands.
A wooden block would be smoother.
And above all else,
the magistrate won't turn
a blind eye if you're my witness.
Witness?
The truth is,
I came to see you today because…
Stop right there.
That fabric is really precious!
Shouldn't you be working?
Keep beating those clothes.
I'm sure he went gambling that day…
You don't remember anything?
You know, it was that night…
The night of the full moon.
You said woodcutters from Gyeongsang
brought with them a sack of silver coins
and set up a gambling den.
I think I did see him
when I brought food to the back room.
Bo-ri, then…
can you testify for me?
-Testify?
-Yes.
Once you become his concubine,
you'll be closing this place down anyway.
If I can prove that he gambled,
I'll be able to get my nabi.
NABI: PROOF OF DIVORCE FOR COMMONERS
DURING THE JOSEON DYNASTY
Please, Bo-ri.
Help me fly away freely.
So…
you want me to testify
that your husband gambled here?
Yes.
Every man in this town
is on the same side.
No one is coming forward.
Bo-ri.
Please.
But they're all my customers.
Help me escape my fate.
If given the chance,
I would take the state exam
and work as a civil servant like men,
but you know we can't do that.
But blaming my fate
and continuing to live like this
is even worse.
I want to be happy, too.
Can't you do this for me?
Bo-ri?
Please?
Fine.
Of course, I can do that for you.
Don't worry. I'll be your witness.
Thank you, Bo-ri!
Right, your baby.
I didn't hit your belly earlier, did I?
Hwang Bo-ri, you need to keep it together.
You're a mom now.
A mom.
Got that?
POST
He'll go as you pull the reins.
-Perfect landing.
-How do I stop?
-I'm getting the hang of it now.
-Good.
Nice.
How far are you going?
Wait up!
-Sir.
-Giddyup.
Are we never going to eat?
-Sir.
-A Chungcheong delicacy awaits us.
At least the horse had some carrots.
Go.
Sir Yi-eon.
I'm hungry.
Right.
Here.
Go on and eat.
Thick kimchi stew
Simmer, simmer
Here comes the thick kimchi stew
Thick kimchi stew
Thick kimchi stew, thick stew
It's thick kimchi stew
Here I come to eat the thick kimchi stew
That's refreshing.
What are you doing?
Gu-pal, I saw a mill by the town entrance
on our way over here.
I'm going to rob it later.
I'll take the owner
and strike him on the temple
to knock him out.
You tie him up.
Yes, let's please do that.
We could have led honest lives
if we had a good master, right?
While traveling 300 ri,
all we had were two balls of rice
and three mouse-sized dates. Is this…
Is this any way for a person to live?
I am so hungry right now
that I cannot walk any further.
Please tell my lord that I must leave him
to be by the heavenly emperor's side…
Gu-pal!
Wake up!
You can't leave me like this.
Wake up, Gu-pal!
Gu-pal!
Hey.
We just kept the meals light for two days.
You act like we've been starving
for a few days.
Hunger is the best side dish.
If you want to eat good food,
you should at least show this much effort.
Get up. We're almost there.
I'll feed you.
When will that be?
-In our next lifetimes?
-I told you.
We'll soon arrive
at Chungcheong's most famous eatery,
Bo-ri's Thick Kimchi Stew.
They use a special minced seasoning
made out of dried chili powder.
Aren't you curious how good it tastes?
A stew or a brew,
I'm simply too hungry to walk any further.
Even during that brutal Year of the Rat,
I ate more than this.
I'll allow you to have
double servings of the stew.
That's just a single serving for Gu-pal.
We can't go any further.
Fine.
Double servings of the stew
and boiled pork.
Boiled pork and rice wine.
Fine.
Deal.
Let's go.
Let's go already.
BO-RI'S
TAVERN
What is this?
-This is our lifeline.
-Pardon?
Keep it close by, so we can grab it
and leave at a moment's notice.
Leave?
Why are we leaving?
Just be prepared to leave.
Let's leave it at that.
Bo-ri, you're still up, right?
Jo-yi?
Why are you up at this hour?
Is something wrong?
What's this?
You said you wanted to eat one.
Try it.
I did, but…
Where did you get such a precious thing?
I met a peddler from Cheongdo.
It was smuggled out.
Wasn't it one of the royal offerings?
For the King?
It's fine.
The nobles do this all the time
to fill their stomachs.
But…
-they're nobles.
-I'm telling you it's fine.
The baby inside is craving it.
I want to do this as their auntie.
Go on and eat up.
It's tasty.
So tasty.
Slow down, or you'll have indigestion.
So…
what's the persimmon like?
I mean,
what's the magistrate like?
Is he a good man?
Yes.
I grew up alone,
so I'm attracted to a father figure.
Even so, in my eyes,
you deserve more than him.
What about the baby?
Do you think it's healthy?
Yes.
I can't feel it yet…
but I still feel it.
What?
What does that mean?
Gosh, fine.
As long as the two of you are happy.
I'm off. My mother-in-law
doesn't know I'm out.
Already?
-You should have a taste too.
-No, I'm fine.
-Good night.
-You've never tried this, either.
Jo-yi!
See you tomorrow!
Let's see it.
Tell her to bring over this witness
she supposedly has.
-Let's see it!
-Let's see it!
Chu-han! Get up!
WITNESS
A maritime chief has appeared
in Gaehwa Valley.
You should give me the ledger.
-I'll make sure to hide it well.
-Sir.
Yes, right…
Where did we leave off?
-Officer.
-Yes, sir.
That's right.
Did you find a witness?
Yes, I found someone
that saw Noh Chu-han gamble.
Bring in the witness.
My goodness.
Hold on…
Gaehwa Valley, Left Chungcheong Province.
Do we finally get to eat that stew?
Sir, but…
what if word gets out about a strange man
poking around town?
You said it's dangerous
if your cover is blown.
Right.
If it's for your safety,
I'm willing to sacrifice myself.
Bang-deuk, you fool.
Stop acting so carelessly
and try to walk calmly,
composedly like me.
I may be in disguise for my own safety,
but when we're alone--
You punk!
How dare you speak to our lord like that?
That's enough small talk.
Let's just go and eat.
Bo-ri's Brew or whatever.
Make haste and lead the way.
Bo-ri's Thick Kimchi Stew.
It's over there.
At the edge of the market.
-Let's go.
-Yes, sir.
Here it is.
BO-RI'S
Finally.
What is this?
Closed?
-Look here!
-Closed.
-Is anyone in there?
-Closed?
-What's closed?
-Is anyone there?
-Is anyone in there?
-Closed?
-Why?
-Is anyone there?
-We're hungry.
-Hello?
Is anyone in there?
-What on earth…
-What's going on?
What's going on? We can't eat?
You said this place was good.
How dare you stab me in the back?
She must be the owner.
Hurry.
Hey, Hwang Bo-ri!
Hwang Bo-ri, why you…
Look at this.
Look at this brat…
She confidently told me not to worry.
Are you looking for the owner?
She ran away
since I'd kill her if she was caught.
Ran away? Are you saying
the owner ran away?
You got cold feet, didn't you?
You clearly ran in a hurry.
That naive brat is so quick.
She should've
at least given me the evidence.
-Wait…
-That damn brat.
-She saved herself…
-Where is the owner of this place?
Where did you go? Seriously!
Hey, look here!
Someone is talking to you!
Who are these beggars?
Why are you begging here
when the owner isn't home?
-We're not here to beg…
-Get lost!
Hwang Bo-ri, you're dead.
You'll be buried today.
Are you going to the owner?
Will we be able to eat today?
Hey.
Have you seen Bo-ri?
Hwang Bo-ri?
-Where are you going?
-Have you seen Hwang Bo-ri?
Have you seen Bo-ri?
Are you sure you can find this Bo-ri?
Wait, what about the food?
Isn't that a person?
How did she fall in there?
That's Bo-ri.
Bo-ri.
Bo-ri…
Bo-ri, wake up.
Bo-ri.
Let's get out of here.
Bo-ri.
Bo-ri, open your eyes.
Bo-ri.
Bo-ri.
No.
Bo-ri.
How did this happen?
Talk about bad timing.
How did the owner
of the special eatery die suddenly?
The mountain trails are so rough.
Was she trying to take a bath?
Bo-ri.
Bo-ri, wake up.
No.
God damn it…
-Drag her out.
-Yes, sir.
Wait.
Hold on.
Why are you doing this?
Where are you taking her?
It's none of your business.
Bo-ri!
Sir, maybe you should investigate this.
A person has died.
Bo-ri!
But what can be done?
It's unfortunate
that a young woman has died,
but it was clearly an accident.
But this isn't right.
How could they treat the body like that?
Bo-ri!
Should I go say something?
You can't. I'm not ready
to let her go yet.
There's no time. Hurry!
-Please let me say goodbye.
-That's enough!
Go easy! Easy!
Don't treat a person like garbage!
Move aside before I beat you.
I know she's of lowly birth,
but you can't take her away
without giving us time to mourn.
So?
Are you willing to join her
in the afterlife as her friend?
Hurry up!
Bo-ri!
Bo-ri!
Bo-ri!
My lord!
Bo-ri!
Bo-ri!
Seeing how they took the body in,
it seems they'll investigate her death.
That's quite a rough way
to conduct an investigation.
They must be hiding something.
Let us leave now.
-Leave?
-And go where?
Didn't I tell you earlier?
I will not get involved
in government matters
and just explore tasty restaurants.
I can't help
if it's not under my jurisdiction.
I shouldn't get involved.
So the next tasty restaurant…
Chief!
What do we do?
Chief!
Get out of the way!
Open the gate!
Leave?
Why are we leaving?
I just followed his orders
and took a little bit from the freighter,
just enough to buy a small house for us.
You stole from the freighter?
My lord!
But the inspector ended up…
If we want to run before it's too late,
you must keep this safe.
That is the only way
we can save ourselves!
My lord.
My lord!
The dead inspector…
They found his body on the beach!
What?
Get rid of it!
-Bury her today?
-Yes!
-But protocol…
-What about protocol?
Get rid of it. Burn it. I don't care.
That thing is not the issue right now.
Wait, should I burn her or bury her?
Sir!
Wait, sir. What do you mean, burn her?
Just get rid of it quickly.
Hurry up!
-Go get it. The carrier!
-The carrier.
This is just wrong.
I'll say what needs to be said.
My lord, please come out!
I have a desperate plea!
My lord!
My lord!
My lord, please.
Load her up now!
Bo-ri!
Go burn it up quickly. Go now!
Burn it? What do you mean?
I will make her a grave
and hold a funeral for her!
Go!
My lord!
My lord!
You can't do this!
She died today.
How could you get rid of her body
without holding a funeral for her?
How could you be so cruel?
Just because she was of lowly birth,
you're going to cremate her
the day of her death?
Move aside!
I'm just doing what I'm told.
What other choice do I have?
Am I not even allowed to get her a shroud?
Please! She was with…
She was with child.
Let's go!
My lord!
How could you do this to Bo-ri?
Let's make haste, sir.
Hey, hurry up!
All of you! Hurry up! Hurry!
Quickly!
Did you hear what she said earlier?
You can't do this!
She was with…
She was with child.
She was pregnant.
She had no reason to go up to the valley.
She must have slipped
on a boulder by the valley.
The mountain trails are so rough.
Was she trying to take a bath?
A bath…
A bath…
-My lord!
-Let's make haste, sir.
How could you do this to Bo-ri?
Never mind.
I shouldn't assume anything
when I know nothing.
Let's just go.
All right.
Jeez, it bothers me so much.
Let's just check one thing before we go.
Just one thing.
Park Moo-kyung.
That damn…
Where did you find him?
Something hefty got caught in my net.
I pulled it out thinking
that it might be a shark.
He was…
definitely taken care of
with the sunken freighter.
FREIGHTER: BOAT THAT LOADS THE GRAIN TAX
This body must have been swept in
with the wind and the rising tide.
But my lord, we still have the ledger.
We should be fine as long
as we take care of this body.
The ledger.
You must keep this safe.
That is the only way
we can save ourselves!
My lord.
Damn it!
You must know where it's hidden.
I was in a rush,
so I didn't get a chance to hear…
Let's move it first.
People can't see this.
What are you doing? Lift it up! Move it!
-Move it!
-If I were you,
I'd keep my mouth shut to stay alive.
Of course, my lord!
Hurry!
Hurry up! Move it!
Quickly!
Move aside!
Bow down!
Hurry!
Come!
Come!
ALL SCENES INVOLVING ANIMALS
WERE SAFELY STAGED
SPECIAL THANKS TO LEE JUN-HYUK,
SONG JONG-HO, AND JO KWAN-WOO
Where is the ledger? Tell me!
So there are no personal effects left now?
Bang-deuk, this is no place
for you to meddle.
-Hey!
-What?
Oh, my! Look at this kid!
How could he not take care
of a single secret royal inspector?
Rip him or skin him to death…
What I need is the ledger.
Could someone have murdered her
and disguised it as an accident?
-Be careful.
-This belongs to the government office.
Can I sue my husband and mother-in-law?
-Secret royal inspector
-Secret royal inspector
I will handle this case from now on.
LOCALES, AND EVENTS ARE USED
IN AN ENTIRELY FICTITIOUS MANNER
AND NOT BASED ON HISTORICAL FACTS
Seaweed must be rubbed
and rinsed until bubbles rise
to remove the bitter taste.
Especially for chilled dishes
that you consume
without cooking over a fire.
If it's not prepared properly,
the seaweed will be too slippery
and the texture will be ruined,
so you must be careful.
-Young Master!
-Sir Yi-eon!
This is no time for you
to be washing seaweed!
It's time to go to work.
The new chief canes you when you're late.
I'll get going!
Young Master! Your lunch.
-Young Master, your clothes!
-You must wear your uniform!
Sir!
Young Master, your robe. Your robe!
Sir, you need to put on your robe
before going to work!
-Your robe!
-Put your clothes on!
Your robe!
I shall have dumplings for dinner tonight.
Dumplings or whatever.
Don't forget your headdress.
-Sir! Hurry!
-Hey!
Get in there!
Hold on!
Young Master, your headdress!
HONGMUNGWAN
Time for your lunch!
Mealtime!
Our lunch is in there.
-Let's go.
-Let's.
Wait… Hold on.
I told you not to forget about me.
I'll be charging you starting today.
You shouldn't enjoy
the fruits of one's labor for free.
To make it to work on time,
I need to wake up two hours early.
Exactly.
Why don't you have a maid do it?
Or just get married.
My palate
can only be satisfied
by the touch of my hands.
-My goodness.
-My word.
Oh, my.
-Seriously…
-So beautiful.
-We should eat this, right?
-Of course.
Hold on, I feel dizzy.
I'll give you two dae of rice
and five hop of beans next month.
-I'll do the same.
-Me, too.
Today's lunch will cost you
buckwheat flour from Jeju,
ginger from Wanju,
or the meat of a pheasant.
Isn't that too much?
They drastically reduced
our stipend recently.
But you're receiving
more bribes from the middlemen.
You little…
You might not know this
since you're a newbie--
Listen, how will we maintain our dignity
if we don't have that much side income?
I could introduce you to a middleman.
That's fine.
I'm just interested
in acquiring ingredients
on par with my culinary skills.
None of that interests me at all.
I'm thinking about making taro soup
and braised chicken for tomorrow's lunch.
Although I'm not sure
if you're interested.
I am. I'm interested.
-Very much so.
-Me too.
-You heard the man.
-I did.
-Jeju buckwheat flour.
-Ginger and pheasant.
I can even get you
the chief scholar position!
-What?
-Hey, what are you doing?
Isn't he Chil-bok who went on
the secret mission in Gyeonggi?
Sir Eungyo?
EUNGYO: SENIOR FOURTH RANK IN HONGMUNGWAN
How is it that every time
a secret royal inspector is dispatched,
they return in such a state?
He managed to come back alive at least.
Wait, did someone return dead?
They have to march along
a thousand-mile, rugged mountain road
with barely anything to eat.
No one can guarantee their safety.
Yes, you're right.
Inspector Park Moo-kyung
who went to Chungcheong…
They don't know if he's dead or alive.
No one has heard from him.
-When did that happen?
-Still no word?
What do you know exactly?
-Stop stuffing your face.
-How is there still no word?
So…
The moment you're appointed
as a secret royal inspector,
your life is as good as over.
So you should also be careful…
Hello?
Where did he go…
Hey! You shouldn't walk away
when someone is talking to you.
It doesn't concern
a newcomer like me, anyway.
What's the point of worrying about it?
Look at that rude bastard.
How could he be so cold…
If he weren't good at cooking,
I'd smack him in the head.
But punks like him always
pass the state examination first
and get to avoid the difficult positions.
That damn bastard…
It's nothing. We're just saying goodbye.
By the way,
since Sir Eungyo returned
without finishing his term,
will the lots be drawn again?
Hold on…
Will they be drawn again?
Your Majesty, I have something to report.
We'll soon…
have to draw lots
for another secret royal inspector.
It's regarding that matter.
What about it?
Hongmungwan can just choose anyone
and dispatch them again.
However, the last inspector
happened to go to Chungcheong
and it ended up causing
a minor issue for me.
You should've gone easy
with the extortion.
I might be the King,
but I can't back you up forever.
Don't be too greedy.
Yes, Your Majesty.
-So in regards to the regional drawing…
-Which region do you prefer?
Any place that's not in the south.
Especially not Chungcheong Province.
Your Majesty, the chief scholar
requests an audience with you.
Why do you come by every time?
The chief state councilor and I
can just do the regional draw.
Do you plan on selecting the region today?
I just came to submit
the Hongmungwan scholar's report
who just returned
from his dispatch duties.
Then you can just hand me the report
and be on your way--
Since I'm already here, please allow me
to assist you with the drawing.
I actually just stopped by Hongmungwan
to let them know about the inspector draw.
To quell your concern,
we should be able to dispatch
a new inspector tonight.
Go ahead then, Chief Scholar.
LEFT CHUNGCHEONG PROVINCE
I, Kim Jo-yi, wife of Noh Chu-han,
from Gaehwa Valley,
Left Chungcheong Province,
hereby request a divorce,
according to The Great Ming Code.
According to The Great Ming Code,
a divorce must be granted
if the couple requests it.
I implore you to properly review the laws
to make a judgment
on the objection to this marriage.
Why don't you just make up?
Do you really have to get a divorce?
Yes, I must.
At 21, I was married off
to a man I'd never met.
I've turned 24 this year.
The last three years
were infuriating enough.
Rather than wasting the next 30 years.
I want to live the rest of my life
not as the wife of Noh Chu-han,
but as Kim Jo-yi.
Look, she does seem
to be a very tiresome woman.
Why don't you just divorce her?
Sir, I'm…
Objection!
I will not allow that!
Sir, I'm the one that's furious,
the one that has been wronged.
See if you can find a mother-in-law
that has treated her daughter-in-law
as well as I have.
Did I starve her?
Did I not let her sleep?
She had three warm meals every day.
I was the one who prepared them.
-With freshly made kimchi.
-I was the one who made it every time.
I provided her
with seasonal greens and vegetables.
I did all the farmwork.
I made sure she ate warm rice,
always on time.
Who do you think sets
that table every time?
See? She talks back every chance she gets.
I'm just explaining.
Despite all this,
I always treated my daughter-in-law
as if she were my very own.
She never had a daughter.
I never laid a finger on her.
I might have grabbed her hair a few times…
A mother-in-law abusing
someone else's daughter
is nothing to brag about.
How dare a woman's voice be loud
enough to be heard over the wall?
Isn't it the daughter-in-law's duty
to look after her mother-in-law?
Why you crazy woman…
Silence!
Marriage is a major event
in a person's life.
I'm sure you know a divorce
won't be granted for such trivial reasons.
-Yes, sir.
-Then you must also be aware
that wrongfully demanding a divorce
will get you flogged 80 times.
Yes, I am, sir.
Then explain in detail
why you wish for a divorce.
From the start,
I never wanted this marriage.
Sir, from the start, Jo-yi--
That's a crock of horse crap.
Mother, let me speak…
This marriage was held
with blessings from both families.
How can she say that
she didn't want it from the start?
Sir, this is my petition.
-Hey!
-Jang Pat-soon, stay out of it.
Furthermore,
I have a name and it's Kim Jo-yi.
But since I got married,
I've only been called
this wench, that wench,
damn wench, rotten wench, and so on.
I've never once been called by my name.
That rotten…
Why does she even need a name?
She's not a kisaeng or anything.
That matter is also trivial.
I mean, look at how
slovenly she dresses herself.
I'm so embarrassed,
I can't hold my head up in this town.
Sir.
Please take into consideration
all the work women do.
And if slightly altering
my clothes to make them
a little bit easier to work in
was such an embarrassment,
why did all these women here
ask me to alter their clothes too?
-These are so convenient.
-Definitely.
You resort to shaming her for her talent
because you've got nothing else?
-Shameful.
-How shameful.
That's not all.
I have not been treated
like a mother-in-law.
And it's happened more than once or twice!
Mother.
It's past lunchtime, are you not hungry?
I'm sleeping.
I have already set the table,
so you can eat when you're hungry.
I'll be stepping out for a bit--
Where are you going?
The lunch is ready.
Would you like to eat now?
What about Chu-han?
Did you give him lunch?
Yes, he ate earlier and went off
to see the traveling entertainers.
Did he now?
And what about you? Did you eat?
Of course not.
How could I when you haven't?
And because you gave me your leftovers
to finish during breakfast,
I ended up getting indigestion.
A woman shouldn't
have such a weak stomach.
Then, I'm going to take a nap.
Bring me my lunch later.
The table is all set.
You can eat whenever you want to, I'm…
What are you going on about?
You expect me to eat cold food?
The truth is,
I heard that my mother came back home.
I just wanted to go
and see her for a moment.
What?
As if being dragged away to Qing
is anything to be proud of.
You should be just lying low right now.
Are you trying to announce it
to the whole town?
"My mother went to Qing
and now she's back!"
My mother is not a criminal.
We failed to protect her,
so we should be ashamed,
not my mother who got dragged away.
Shameless, just like her mother.
Like mother, like daughter.
Anyway, I don't feel
like eating right now.
Just set another table later!
The table is set, so if you're hungry,
just fill your own bowl of rice.
What? Fill my own bowl?
That damn wench…
That damn wench is trying
to starve her mother-in-law!
She told me to fill my bowl!
Fill my own bowl!
Is she serious?
She asked her mother-in-law
to fill her own bowl?
She must have lost her mind.
That Jo-yi is really something.
Do you know when I last saw my family
since I got married?
My mother is alive!
I couldn't be there for my mother
when she passed away
because I had to prepare
the rites for my husband's ancestor.
It's all right.
Sir. That insolent brat…
My kind son Chu-han
is willing to live with her
for the rest of his life
because she's his wife.
She is clueless about her wrongdoings
and has brought shame on our town,
but I'm willing to teach her well
and kindly take her in.
We're very sorry
for causing you unnecessary concern.
Unbelievable.
Are you aware that kind son of yours
has been frequenting a jamojeon
to pay off his gambling debt?
JAMOJEON: LOAN SHARK
-He's the scum of the earth.
-Gambling is hopeless.
What sort of gibberish is that?
What did you say? My Chu-han gambled?
He gambled. He did.
No, he didn't!
Noh Chu-han, have you ever gambled?
No, I have not.
No, never.
Request a witness.
Does the plaintiff have a witness?
Yes. I'm sure one of these men here
knows that it's true.
I don't even know what that word means.
If you want a divorce,
bring either proof or a witness.
Witness? What witness?
If your accusation turns out to be false,
you will be flogged.
Poor Jo-yi.
You have no choice
but to crawl back home now.
If you don't want to be flogged,
scurry back home and make dinner.
Chu-han!
-Yes, mother.
-Let's go.
Goodness.
Welcome, sir.
Welcome, sir.
We have pork and chicken.
-I'll take the pork.
-Yes, sir.
Pheasant, buckwheat flour from Jeju,
ginger from Wanju.
They are quick.
Yook-chil.
Done with work, Young Master?
You frequent the kitchen
more than the outhouse.
If Madam finds out about this,
we will be punished.
If I have to give up
either my palate or your buttocks,
it will be the latter, of course.
You cook so well.
Whoever you marry,
she's going to have a happy, easy life.
It won't happen soon, though.
Marriage leading to
an easy life is all nonsense.
The number of elders to serve will double.
And if there's a child?
I'll have to take care of them
and tighten my belt.
Who is that marriage for exactly?
Let's eat.
BIOGRAPHY OF PARK
It's nice and lonesome.
BIOGRAPHY OF JEON UCHI
BIOGRAPHY OF HONG GILDONG
Yi-eon.
Now, this is Joseon.
Your Highness!
-Young Master, please wake up!
-You must flee at once.
What about His Highness,
the crown prince? Is he safe?
Anyone home?
Chief Royal Secretary.
It's a royal decree. Prepare to accept.
SECRET ROYAL INSPECTOR
RA YI-EON
I'm sure you know
what the procedure is going forward.
Devote yourself and obey.
Wait. Just a moment, my lord.
Are you sure this royal decree
was issued for me?
-Secret royal inspector?
-Secret royal inspector?
I am the newest member of Hongmungwan.
Everyone chosen before you was pardoned.
PARDONED: EXONERATED OF
ONE'S ROYAL DECREE DUTIES
DUE TO ILLNESS, MISHAP, OR OTHER GROUNDS
My apologies,
Chief Royal Secretary.
I have a cold…
My lord, my grandfather
suddenly passed away last night.
She's due soon.
Is the baby coming already?
Just hang in there.
Let's get you inside.
You can't give birth here.
PARDONED
TO OPEN OUTSIDE THE SOUTH GATE
What? His grandfather passed away?
How could he pass away again
when he already passed away last year?
A cold?
Labor?
What a wide variety of excuses
you all prepared.
They did. They really did!
Excuse me…
Young Master.
I haven't been feeling well
since yesterday.
What is it? Are you about
to go into labor as well?
Yes, labor.
-What about you?
-Back in my hometown…
Back in your hometown, your dog died,
so you need to mourn for three years?
If you don't get ready to leave
in 15 minutes,
you will be eating
rice with doenjang and soy sauce
for every meal from now on, all right?
Put the ingredients at the door,
so the villagers can take them.
Don't worry about that.
Hurry up and open the sealed letter.
I'm curious.
Please let it be Gyeonggi!
Right.
I've already been dispatched,
so let it be somewhere close at least.
Gyeonggi Province.
Gyeonggi Province.
-Gyeonggi!
-Gyeonggi!
-Gyeonggi!
-Gyeonggi!
Gyeong…
Chungcheong Province?
Chungcheong Province…
Chungcheong Province…
Chungcheong? How many days will it take?
How can you expect
the higher-ups to like him
when he acts like a jerk all the time?
When I refused to take the state exams
and climb the ladder,
who was it that ran out
and brought back a bush clover branch,
so that Grandmother could cane me?
Meanwhile, I believe someone suggested
that she should use an ash tree branch
instead since it was sturdier.
Come to think of it,
without the brilliant services
provided by you two,
I wouldn't be the youngest
secret royal inspector dispatched
here and now.
Come here.
Since it's come to this,
we might as well do
a Chungcheong food tour.
I actually have a lot of famous places
I wanted to check out.
But you're an inspector, sir.
You need to inspect and investigate
from time to time.
Forget about it.
Let's not foolishly waste
energy on state affairs
and just explore the local restaurants.
All I need to do is show my face
at the provincial office.
You used to be different
when the Crown Prince was alive.
Young Master.
No, Royal Inspector.
We're not walking all night, are we?
Don't just focus on tasty restaurants.
We should stop by a tavern on the way.
Bo-ri,
are you inside?
Hwang Bo-ri!
What are you up to, Bo-ri?
Hey, Jo-yi.
Why are you so surprised?
What is that?
What is this?
Why is an unmarried woman making…
It's not mine.
It's…
Right. Gwi-soon down the road…
You half-wit!
You're out of your mind!
That hurts, Jo-yi.
How could you get pregnant at that age?
What are you going to do now?
Hold on.
What sort of bum did you fall for?
He's not a bum! He's not!
Then what?
Is he a magistrate or something?
Yes! I'm carrying the magistrate's baby.
-The magistrate?
-Yes, the magistrate!
I'm sick and tired
of hitting on men to sell wine.
I want to wear nice clothes,
sit in a warm room, and have an easy life.
-That's why. So what?
-Bo-ri, then…
are you going to become his concubine?
Good. Well done.
Love won't feed you any meals.
He's the most powerful man
in Gaehwa Valley.
That's a good way
to turn your life around.
Well done.
-Really?
-I was worried you were pregnant
with some old bum by mistake,
but this is much better.
At least the magistrate's child
won't suffer like this.
Even on the coldest days and hottest ones,
you went through a lot to run this place.
Just look at your hands.
A wooden block would be smoother.
And above all else,
the magistrate won't turn
a blind eye if you're my witness.
Witness?
The truth is,
I came to see you today because…
Stop right there.
That fabric is really precious!
Shouldn't you be working?
Keep beating those clothes.
I'm sure he went gambling that day…
You don't remember anything?
You know, it was that night…
The night of the full moon.
You said woodcutters from Gyeongsang
brought with them a sack of silver coins
and set up a gambling den.
I think I did see him
when I brought food to the back room.
Bo-ri, then…
can you testify for me?
-Testify?
-Yes.
Once you become his concubine,
you'll be closing this place down anyway.
If I can prove that he gambled,
I'll be able to get my nabi.
NABI: PROOF OF DIVORCE FOR COMMONERS
DURING THE JOSEON DYNASTY
Please, Bo-ri.
Help me fly away freely.
So…
you want me to testify
that your husband gambled here?
Yes.
Every man in this town
is on the same side.
No one is coming forward.
Bo-ri.
Please.
But they're all my customers.
Help me escape my fate.
If given the chance,
I would take the state exam
and work as a civil servant like men,
but you know we can't do that.
But blaming my fate
and continuing to live like this
is even worse.
I want to be happy, too.
Can't you do this for me?
Bo-ri?
Please?
Fine.
Of course, I can do that for you.
Don't worry. I'll be your witness.
Thank you, Bo-ri!
Right, your baby.
I didn't hit your belly earlier, did I?
Hwang Bo-ri, you need to keep it together.
You're a mom now.
A mom.
Got that?
POST
He'll go as you pull the reins.
-Perfect landing.
-How do I stop?
-I'm getting the hang of it now.
-Good.
Nice.
How far are you going?
Wait up!
-Sir.
-Giddyup.
Are we never going to eat?
-Sir.
-A Chungcheong delicacy awaits us.
At least the horse had some carrots.
Go.
Sir Yi-eon.
I'm hungry.
Right.
Here.
Go on and eat.
Thick kimchi stew
Simmer, simmer
Here comes the thick kimchi stew
Thick kimchi stew
Thick kimchi stew, thick stew
It's thick kimchi stew
Here I come to eat the thick kimchi stew
That's refreshing.
What are you doing?
Gu-pal, I saw a mill by the town entrance
on our way over here.
I'm going to rob it later.
I'll take the owner
and strike him on the temple
to knock him out.
You tie him up.
Yes, let's please do that.
We could have led honest lives
if we had a good master, right?
While traveling 300 ri,
all we had were two balls of rice
and three mouse-sized dates. Is this…
Is this any way for a person to live?
I am so hungry right now
that I cannot walk any further.
Please tell my lord that I must leave him
to be by the heavenly emperor's side…
Gu-pal!
Wake up!
You can't leave me like this.
Wake up, Gu-pal!
Gu-pal!
Hey.
We just kept the meals light for two days.
You act like we've been starving
for a few days.
Hunger is the best side dish.
If you want to eat good food,
you should at least show this much effort.
Get up. We're almost there.
I'll feed you.
When will that be?
-In our next lifetimes?
-I told you.
We'll soon arrive
at Chungcheong's most famous eatery,
Bo-ri's Thick Kimchi Stew.
They use a special minced seasoning
made out of dried chili powder.
Aren't you curious how good it tastes?
A stew or a brew,
I'm simply too hungry to walk any further.
Even during that brutal Year of the Rat,
I ate more than this.
I'll allow you to have
double servings of the stew.
That's just a single serving for Gu-pal.
We can't go any further.
Fine.
Double servings of the stew
and boiled pork.
Boiled pork and rice wine.
Fine.
Deal.
Let's go.
Let's go already.
BO-RI'S
TAVERN
What is this?
-This is our lifeline.
-Pardon?
Keep it close by, so we can grab it
and leave at a moment's notice.
Leave?
Why are we leaving?
Just be prepared to leave.
Let's leave it at that.
Bo-ri, you're still up, right?
Jo-yi?
Why are you up at this hour?
Is something wrong?
What's this?
You said you wanted to eat one.
Try it.
I did, but…
Where did you get such a precious thing?
I met a peddler from Cheongdo.
It was smuggled out.
Wasn't it one of the royal offerings?
For the King?
It's fine.
The nobles do this all the time
to fill their stomachs.
But…
-they're nobles.
-I'm telling you it's fine.
The baby inside is craving it.
I want to do this as their auntie.
Go on and eat up.
It's tasty.
So tasty.
Slow down, or you'll have indigestion.
So…
what's the persimmon like?
I mean,
what's the magistrate like?
Is he a good man?
Yes.
I grew up alone,
so I'm attracted to a father figure.
Even so, in my eyes,
you deserve more than him.
What about the baby?
Do you think it's healthy?
Yes.
I can't feel it yet…
but I still feel it.
What?
What does that mean?
Gosh, fine.
As long as the two of you are happy.
I'm off. My mother-in-law
doesn't know I'm out.
Already?
-You should have a taste too.
-No, I'm fine.
-Good night.
-You've never tried this, either.
Jo-yi!
See you tomorrow!
Let's see it.
Tell her to bring over this witness
she supposedly has.
-Let's see it!
-Let's see it!
Chu-han! Get up!
WITNESS
A maritime chief has appeared
in Gaehwa Valley.
You should give me the ledger.
-I'll make sure to hide it well.
-Sir.
Yes, right…
Where did we leave off?
-Officer.
-Yes, sir.
That's right.
Did you find a witness?
Yes, I found someone
that saw Noh Chu-han gamble.
Bring in the witness.
My goodness.
Hold on…
Gaehwa Valley, Left Chungcheong Province.
Do we finally get to eat that stew?
Sir, but…
what if word gets out about a strange man
poking around town?
You said it's dangerous
if your cover is blown.
Right.
If it's for your safety,
I'm willing to sacrifice myself.
Bang-deuk, you fool.
Stop acting so carelessly
and try to walk calmly,
composedly like me.
I may be in disguise for my own safety,
but when we're alone--
You punk!
How dare you speak to our lord like that?
That's enough small talk.
Let's just go and eat.
Bo-ri's Brew or whatever.
Make haste and lead the way.
Bo-ri's Thick Kimchi Stew.
It's over there.
At the edge of the market.
-Let's go.
-Yes, sir.
Here it is.
BO-RI'S
Finally.
What is this?
Closed?
-Look here!
-Closed.
-Is anyone in there?
-Closed?
-What's closed?
-Is anyone there?
-Is anyone in there?
-Closed?
-Why?
-Is anyone there?
-We're hungry.
-Hello?
Is anyone in there?
-What on earth…
-What's going on?
What's going on? We can't eat?
You said this place was good.
How dare you stab me in the back?
She must be the owner.
Hurry.
Hey, Hwang Bo-ri!
Hwang Bo-ri, why you…
Look at this.
Look at this brat…
She confidently told me not to worry.
Are you looking for the owner?
She ran away
since I'd kill her if she was caught.
Ran away? Are you saying
the owner ran away?
You got cold feet, didn't you?
You clearly ran in a hurry.
That naive brat is so quick.
She should've
at least given me the evidence.
-Wait…
-That damn brat.
-She saved herself…
-Where is the owner of this place?
Where did you go? Seriously!
Hey, look here!
Someone is talking to you!
Who are these beggars?
Why are you begging here
when the owner isn't home?
-We're not here to beg…
-Get lost!
Hwang Bo-ri, you're dead.
You'll be buried today.
Are you going to the owner?
Will we be able to eat today?
Hey.
Have you seen Bo-ri?
Hwang Bo-ri?
-Where are you going?
-Have you seen Hwang Bo-ri?
Have you seen Bo-ri?
Are you sure you can find this Bo-ri?
Wait, what about the food?
Isn't that a person?
How did she fall in there?
That's Bo-ri.
Bo-ri.
Bo-ri…
Bo-ri, wake up.
Bo-ri.
Let's get out of here.
Bo-ri.
Bo-ri, open your eyes.
Bo-ri.
Bo-ri.
No.
Bo-ri.
How did this happen?
Talk about bad timing.
How did the owner
of the special eatery die suddenly?
The mountain trails are so rough.
Was she trying to take a bath?
Bo-ri.
Bo-ri, wake up.
No.
God damn it…
-Drag her out.
-Yes, sir.
Wait.
Hold on.
Why are you doing this?
Where are you taking her?
It's none of your business.
Bo-ri!
Sir, maybe you should investigate this.
A person has died.
Bo-ri!
But what can be done?
It's unfortunate
that a young woman has died,
but it was clearly an accident.
But this isn't right.
How could they treat the body like that?
Bo-ri!
Should I go say something?
You can't. I'm not ready
to let her go yet.
There's no time. Hurry!
-Please let me say goodbye.
-That's enough!
Go easy! Easy!
Don't treat a person like garbage!
Move aside before I beat you.
I know she's of lowly birth,
but you can't take her away
without giving us time to mourn.
So?
Are you willing to join her
in the afterlife as her friend?
Hurry up!
Bo-ri!
Bo-ri!
Bo-ri!
My lord!
Bo-ri!
Bo-ri!
Seeing how they took the body in,
it seems they'll investigate her death.
That's quite a rough way
to conduct an investigation.
They must be hiding something.
Let us leave now.
-Leave?
-And go where?
Didn't I tell you earlier?
I will not get involved
in government matters
and just explore tasty restaurants.
I can't help
if it's not under my jurisdiction.
I shouldn't get involved.
So the next tasty restaurant…
Chief!
What do we do?
Chief!
Get out of the way!
Open the gate!
Leave?
Why are we leaving?
I just followed his orders
and took a little bit from the freighter,
just enough to buy a small house for us.
You stole from the freighter?
My lord!
But the inspector ended up…
If we want to run before it's too late,
you must keep this safe.
That is the only way
we can save ourselves!
My lord.
My lord!
The dead inspector…
They found his body on the beach!
What?
Get rid of it!
-Bury her today?
-Yes!
-But protocol…
-What about protocol?
Get rid of it. Burn it. I don't care.
That thing is not the issue right now.
Wait, should I burn her or bury her?
Sir!
Wait, sir. What do you mean, burn her?
Just get rid of it quickly.
Hurry up!
-Go get it. The carrier!
-The carrier.
This is just wrong.
I'll say what needs to be said.
My lord, please come out!
I have a desperate plea!
My lord!
My lord!
My lord, please.
Load her up now!
Bo-ri!
Go burn it up quickly. Go now!
Burn it? What do you mean?
I will make her a grave
and hold a funeral for her!
Go!
My lord!
My lord!
You can't do this!
She died today.
How could you get rid of her body
without holding a funeral for her?
How could you be so cruel?
Just because she was of lowly birth,
you're going to cremate her
the day of her death?
Move aside!
I'm just doing what I'm told.
What other choice do I have?
Am I not even allowed to get her a shroud?
Please! She was with…
She was with child.
Let's go!
My lord!
How could you do this to Bo-ri?
Let's make haste, sir.
Hey, hurry up!
All of you! Hurry up! Hurry!
Quickly!
Did you hear what she said earlier?
You can't do this!
She was with…
She was with child.
She was pregnant.
She had no reason to go up to the valley.
She must have slipped
on a boulder by the valley.
The mountain trails are so rough.
Was she trying to take a bath?
A bath…
A bath…
-My lord!
-Let's make haste, sir.
How could you do this to Bo-ri?
Never mind.
I shouldn't assume anything
when I know nothing.
Let's just go.
All right.
Jeez, it bothers me so much.
Let's just check one thing before we go.
Just one thing.
Park Moo-kyung.
That damn…
Where did you find him?
Something hefty got caught in my net.
I pulled it out thinking
that it might be a shark.
He was…
definitely taken care of
with the sunken freighter.
FREIGHTER: BOAT THAT LOADS THE GRAIN TAX
This body must have been swept in
with the wind and the rising tide.
But my lord, we still have the ledger.
We should be fine as long
as we take care of this body.
The ledger.
You must keep this safe.
That is the only way
we can save ourselves!
My lord.
Damn it!
You must know where it's hidden.
I was in a rush,
so I didn't get a chance to hear…
Let's move it first.
People can't see this.
What are you doing? Lift it up! Move it!
-Move it!
-If I were you,
I'd keep my mouth shut to stay alive.
Of course, my lord!
Hurry!
Hurry up! Move it!
Quickly!
Move aside!
Bow down!
Hurry!
Come!
Come!
ALL SCENES INVOLVING ANIMALS
WERE SAFELY STAGED
SPECIAL THANKS TO LEE JUN-HYUK,
SONG JONG-HO, AND JO KWAN-WOO
Where is the ledger? Tell me!
So there are no personal effects left now?
Bang-deuk, this is no place
for you to meddle.
-Hey!
-What?
Oh, my! Look at this kid!
How could he not take care
of a single secret royal inspector?
Rip him or skin him to death…
What I need is the ledger.
Could someone have murdered her
and disguised it as an accident?
-Be careful.
-This belongs to the government office.
Can I sue my husband and mother-in-law?
-Secret royal inspector
-Secret royal inspector
I will handle this case from now on.