The Tale of Nokdu (The Joseon Romantic-Comedy Tale of Nok-Du / Joseonroko Nokdujeon / 조선로코 녹두전)

Did you say that a piece of his sleeve was cut?

Yes.

Hey, you. Come out for...

Goodness. What is going on?

It is all right.

Gosh.

Wait. - Stop.

I know him.

He is not the man you are looking for.

Pardon?

My apologies.

I will look for him somewhere else.

Let us go.

Were you a chief administrative officer at the police bureau?

Yes. I am on a stakeout. I am looking for someone.

By the way,

what more are you planning to do here?

Pardon?

Nothing.

By the way, do you know this guy's name?

I wonder if you know who he is.

Why must I know his name?

I saw him at the market and fancied him,

so I followed and talked to him.

I can get to know him little by little.

You are indeed bold.

From what I've heard,

it has been a long time since you were in Hanyang.

I heard you left Hanyang for your health a long time ago.

Yes. I came to Hanyang to make a mark in this world...

despite my parents' attempt to stop me.

Your family served as civil servants for generations.

On top of that, you are fragile,

but you are getting ready to take the military service exam.

I am sure they must be worried.

However, if you are confident,

you should keep trying.

Yes, I ought to.

Right.

I have been keeping you company for too long.

I shall leave now.

But... - Go home safely, my lord.

You two look good.

Thank you.

I do not have all night. You could have kept it short.

Anyway, I will leave now that it is over.

Bye.

I told you back there that I would never let you go.

There is something I must do here.

Is that why you left me?

What must you do?

I cannot tell you.

Why not? - It is just like...

how you disguised yourself as a woman...

and why you are here with an alias.

I have my reasons too. Understand?

Fine, do as you please.

But keep your promise.

You stamped it. - What is this?

Is this the promissory note?

I finally caught the person who took my money,

so why should I let you go?

I will not let you leave before you pay me...

the entire interest and the principal, got it?

Go. - Hey.

He is your son?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Do you remember that I had a young son?

After narrowly escaping death 20 years ago, I went back home.

My wife and my son fled with me.

The name I remember...

was not Nok Du.

We were in hiding,

so he could not use his real name.

Is that so?

I must see him.

Where is he?

I am sorry to tell you this, but I have no idea either.

He thought I was locked in here...

and disappeared.

I want an empty room.

I do not trust you.

Do not complain and follow me.

Are you watching me?

Why? Will you try to run away again if you have the chance?

How is your wound?

Are you really curious?

How could you leave just like that?

I was unconscious. We could have never met again.

That had nothing to do with me.

How could you say that?

Fine.

Do not worry about my well-being and pay me back.

Understand?

Fine.

So do not mind me either.

Who said that I did? The feelings I have for you are gone.

I have never had any to begin with.

That is so hot! - Be patient, will you?

That looks good. - It's too hot!

One chicken would do.

You should be more sparing.

Are you not proud of him?

He passed the first stage examination...

in that state of his.

After the palace examination, he may win the first place.

He needs to eat well.

You need to keep your stomach full before taking an examination.

I should not be sparing about this.

You are right. Being a scrooge is a waste.

Still, there are only four of us.

Having two chickens for a meal is...

That is enough!

Why do you nag so much?

Well... I just thought...

we should be more...

Hey, there. You should have breakfast.

I will open the door.

Oh, my goodness!

What is it? What is going on?

Goodness, look at that mess.

You see, she has such horrible sleeping habits.

We were far away when we fell asleep.

I do not want you to misunderstand the situation.

She owes me money.

He is right. He caught me by coincidence.

Our relationship is equal to that of a creditor and a debtor.

He is right. I have to pay a 70-percent interest.

He is a terrible moneylender.

We have no feelings for each other.

He is correct.

Since she is back,

you will not be crying during the nighttime.

Hey, Aeng Du.

I cried because my wound hurt.

Sure, sure. Let us say that is so. Can we eat now?

Welcome back.

I am truly happy to see you again.

Have you all been well?

Did you eat a lot of delicious dishes in Hanyang?

I am only eating to survive.

Hey, that is not true.

I keep thinking...

about the meat pancake and Korean kebab.

I miss Yul Mu.

Have some of this.

Do not say such a thing.

What do you think will happen if he comes here?

Think before you talk.

By the way, what brings you here?

What brings me here?

What? What?

I thought that this innocent man...

might suffer here in Hanyang.

But...

That is not my problem.

I thought it was morally right for me to help him.

All right!

Let us say that is the case.

Let us eat now. - Okay.

Let us eat now.

Goodness.

My goodness.

You guys are being ridiculous from so early in the morning.

She needs to eat a lot...

in order to work hard to repay me.

Anyway, I must go to work.

I need to go as well.

Do not go.

See yourself out.

I cannot believe this obnoxious situation.

Is this mine too?

The royal forces and Grand Prince Neungyang...

are all keeping their eyes on the chancellor and my father.

Is this all happening because of me?

I wonder who else is involved in this.

I heard you are having trouble falling asleep.

This medicine is good for insomnia.

So you should have some.

Thank you.

But...

is it really okay for me to stay here...

when I am not even doing anything?

What do you mean?

You are diligently getting ready to help me in the near future.

When the time comes,

I will give you back the life you once lost.

Okay.

I will do my best to help.

I do not know what you did wrong.

But every time we talk about you,

she throws a huge fit...

saying she totally got fooled by you.

We are obligated to follow her orders.

I hope you understand.

Yes, I understand.

I will not tell anyone that I met you today.

I think it would be best for you to give up...

No, I cannot do that.

Can you please help me?