The Three Musketeers (Samchongsa / 삼총사)

I'm Park Dal Hyang from Gangwon-do.

What are your names?

The Three Musketeers.

Isn't this some sort of a conspiracy.

Kang Suk Ki's daughter Yoon Seo is already married.

You know my heart is the same as yours.

I promise.

Do you remember Park Dal Hyang from Gangwon-do?

Remember, you must pass the exam in first place...

...for the good of everyone.

First place...

I have to win first place...

...for Yoon Seo to be safe.

It's the crown prince.

Your Highness.

How did it go?

The exam just ended.

So then?

Park Dal Hyang, whom you wanted me to look out for, caused trouble.

Trouble?

He accidentally shot the horse and it was chaos.

Protect me!

Your Majesty.

On your Royal face...

The King's face suffered from abrasion...

...the ministers got hurt avoiding the horse...

...and all the musical instruments are broken.

They had to clean up the mess, so the exam ended so late.

How about the Crown Prince?

Fortunately, he's safe since he wasn't in the direction of the horse.

But he was...

Do you think this situation is funny?

Are you okay Father?

He was yelled at while laughing.

Laughing?

Yes.

What happend to that person then?

Park Dal Hyang.

His mistake was so big...

...they're discussing whether to fail him or not.

Even if he was nervous...

...this is absurd.

This has never happened before.

It's critical, for a soldier going to war, to stay focused.

So I think we should fail him.

What he said is right..

Even if he didn't do it on purpose...

...we can't just let it go like this.

If we do, all applicants won't be...

...taking the exam seriously.

We should set this as an exemplary punishment.

I can't agree more!

How can we trust that clumsy guy...

...and let him lead my soldiers?

But Father...

...he already won first place.

Especially, he won unanimously.

He showed his capability.

It's not right to fail this competent man...

...by one mistake without precedent.

So are you saying we should let this go...

...as if nothing has happened?

We could give him the position...

...which he deserves with his mistake.

Also Ganwon-do didn't have a winner for a long time.

If we fail him, It will discourage other applicants from that area.

People have already complained about the unfairness...

...of the exam with regionalism.

I think you should think about the regional people as well.

This letter is an important piece of evidence...

...so before you prove yourself...

...we'll hold on to it.

Park Dal Hyang.

Have you been waiting long?

No, it's fine.

We just had a Royal command.

I'll forgive Park Dal Hyang with good grace but...

...he'll be assigned with the lowest position...

...and won't have any stipend nor official title...

...for a while and wait for further action.

You've ranked in last place out of 28, however you are still appointed.

You'll start from the bottom, but still...

...it's good that it ended like this.

Yes, thank you so much.

Don't thank me.

Thank the Crown Prince.

What?

I heard he was the only one who defended you.

Follow me, we have to get you registered.

Why?

Why, what?

Why was he defending me?

I'm not sure.

He must thought you're a talented man.

- Who is it from? - I'm not sure.

2 people on horses gave it to me.

Anyways...

...I hope the room is warm.

It was raining, so I put some extra heat here.

Were you that nice before?

I don't remember it being like that.

I should change it.

You've passed the exam.

Please think of me favorably.

Let me know if you need anything.

From the Three Musketeers to Park Dal Hyang.

Congratulations on passing.

I feel sorry that you've lost your first place ranking because of us.

We'd like to buy you a drink to make it up to you.

Will you come out tomorrow?

Minister Heo Seung Po...

...Minister An Min Seo...

...those are our real names.

We'll see you tomorrow.

Dear Father and Mother.

How have you been?

I hope you're all well.

It's been over 2 months since I left home.

I finally can give you good news.

I passed the exam.

Are you Park Dal Hyang from Gangwon-do?

Yes, and...?

Leave us alone for a moment.

How did you...

Come inside first.

Sit.

I'll talk from here.

I'm gonna leave right away.

Why did you come here?

What if someone sees you...

I told them I'm going to visit my mother.

The Prince showed me the letter.

I heard you were still waiting for me, so...

...I had to come see you.

How can you be that stupid?

You know me.

I'm like that.

I'm sorry, I didn't keep the promise.

But I didn't have a choice.

It was out of my hands.

So don't blame me.

I understand.

I...

...burned...

...that letter.

Good.

I was nervous...

...about that too.

We should go now.

This is the last time.

The Prince won't tolerate it twice.

Don't ever think about me again.

Of course.

I'm glad...

...that you've passed.

Your parents must be so happy.

I think so.

Don't come out.

People will see us.

Lets go.

Father, Mother.

The King will hand me the badge in person.

I'm sorry I couldn't bring you to the ceremony.

And...

...don't think of Yoon Seo as your daughter-in-law to be.

Actually...

...there are so many pretty girls in Hanyang.

I guess I'm just a man after all.

I'm sorry for Yoon Seo, but I can't help it.

My world will come soon.

Look forward to it.

I'm too happy to sleep tonight.

It's...

...the best day ever.

Who sent the messenger?

The head of Northwest Province, Kim Ja Jum.

The head of Province, Kim Ja Jum?

He'd like to meet us before our envoy team arrive in Hanyang.

Off the record?

For what?

Kim Ja Jum sent you?

He's from Joseon, he won't understand you.

You need to go through me.

And we are not working for anyone.

We are only a messenger.

Here we go.

We'll spin.

Spinning.

Oh no!

Try it harder.

It's really not my day.

Do you wish to continue?

What? It's only just beginning!

Start.

Here.

Let me get some energy from you.

Let's go. Spinning!

Have you been waiting long?

I got here first, and was having a drink.

Please sit.