The Great Queen Seondeok (선덕여왕)

Queen Seon Deok

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Episode 14

Your Majesty, the envoy from Xiu have come to give you their greetings.

You have endured coming from far away...

Through our yearly trade with Xiu, we are able to have relationships

with nations such as Heuk Chi Guk nearby

and far away as Dae Beul Rhim Guk...

Heuk Chi Guk~Philippines Dae Beul Rhim Guk~Eastern Roman Empire

We are grateful for it has been very beneficial.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Through diplomacy, we were able to conceptualize a mutual friendship.

On top of that,

through merchants trading each others goods,

it has raised the level of enrichment for the people.

For this trade, what merchandise of ours do you have in mind?

Yes, Seju...

I am very interested in the Hwang Chil

that was taken by merchants in our last trade session.

Hwang Chil ~ Is a tree that produces a sap that is made into a paint

Hwang Chil?!

Yes.

When it's painted on lumber or metal,

it helps in preventing rust, it's also fire resistant,

therefore, it's used for many purposes.

Our Emperor has given his authorization

to use Shilla's Hwang Chil on all materials being used to build a new palace.

As expected, a great nation is just that.

When Hwang Chil is normally used as a decoration, but to use is to build a palace?

Not only Xiu nation, but merchants from other nations has been keen on Hwang Chil.

Even from the biggest tree,

it only produces about a cup worth, so it's a very valuable commodity.

Wouldn't a vast amount be needed in order to build a palace?

Since we are taking a valuable item, how can we not pay a great sum.

What would you like in return, Your Majesty?

I'm elated to know that Emperor of Xiu highly values our nation's Hwang Chil.

We, as a nation, also highly value Xiu's merchandise.

We are honored.

Then... What would you like?

We've heard that Xiu nation has developed a new Chaek Ryeok.

Chaek Ryeok~A calender book containing info about yearly changing seasons

Forgive me, but the Chaek Ryeok is unfinished...

And also... Chaek Ryeok is regarded as a Guk Bi.

Guk Bi~National secret

Although Hwang Chil is highly valued...

How can you speak of even asking for the Chaek Ryeok?!

It's more than I thought.

Amongst them, I'm certain that one has brought in the Sadaham's Maehwa.

I'm sure you're right.

But, among those many people, how will we be able to find that person?

Can you do it?

What will you do?

I'll do it. We have to at least give it a try.

Because we really have no way of knowing.

You must always be careful.

What's more important than finding that person

is creating a problem with an unnecessary act.

You must heed and heed some more of the words from the princess.

Do you understand?

Yes, do not worry!

Lord Yushin, do I always make you feel that uneasy about me?

I will be going now.

I must start preparing the merchant's meals.

Alright. Be careful.

The princess cannot bear any responsibility if something should happen.

Yes, yes, yes!

Sir Jang has come?!

Yes, I definitely saw him.

I'm certain it's Sir Jang, the same person I saw from the last trading session.

You must watch him closely.

He has always traded with Seju.

Yes.

Since he is close to Misaeng,

he will act as the middle man in dealing with other merchants.

So, make sure to keep a watchful eye on other merchant who deal with him.

As we speak, the merchants are unpacking their load at Gwangin Jeon,

so I have alerted the trainees acting as their bodyguards to keep a watchful eye.

Yes, this time.. Most certainly,

I must find out about Sadaham's Maehwa and it's true identity.

Chilsuk,

because you've body guarded for the merchants,

and since you've also taken care of that woman...

You've endured through many sufferings.

Here.. Take this.

I put a little more in there for you.

Have a safe journey.

Thank you.

This is it.

Make sure you pass that on.

But of course. Don't worry.

Perhaps, this item may be of help to you in making this deal,

so please take care of this for me.

I understand.

The merchants will be arriving here shortly.

The envoy will be staying at Jowon Jeon,

and the merchants will be staying here at Gwangin Jeon.

Jowon Jeon~Place where the envoy will be staying

You guys, check up on every single door, and make sure the security is tight!

Yes.

You guys, make sure nothing goes wrong with the meal preparations!

Yes!

This isn't some event where you just put down items that you see.

Inside of those alcohol and food represents

our nation's pride and principle which is given and then received.

There mustn't be one single mistake.

Do you understand?!

Yes, Sir!

Alright then, start going to your assigned locations.

Go!

Everyone, welcome!

You must have endured through much by coming from such a far away place.

Let's go.

You go first.

Why?!

Sir Jang?!

Lord Misaeng, have you been well?

How long has it been?!

I thought my head was about to come off waiting for you, Sir Jang!

Me too!

Lord Misaeng, it looks like your face looks even more important then before.

Thank you!

You're good at making jokes!

What's this?! Pay attention to where you're going!

I'm sorry.

So, you didn't eat anything once again?

Sohwa?! Sohwa?! Wake up?! Sohwa?!

According to the physician, your eyes were damaged from the heat of the fire.

Since there is no way of knowing what will happen to your eyesight,

so for the time being, you must stay like that.

Here, here, here!

You must first put ginger and garlic into the oil and fry them.

And after that, you must mixed them by putting in cumin,

cinnamon, and fennel together and fry them.

At the same time, that's when you put in the Uelgeum.

This Uelgeum has a very strong odor. It's also spicy and bitter...

Uelgeum~During Shilla era, it was used as a dye

Do the merchants really eat this stuff?

Do they really eat this?!

By putting this out, I hope we aren't making a mistake...

Deokman?! Do they really eat this?!

Yes, they really like it.

It's very effective for digestion and fever,

so it's the perfect food for those weary travelers.

That's right, you wretch. Who discovered this?

This is really good for the body...

It's good for the digestion...

It's good for the fever...

Samwol, try this...

Alright, everyone let's get started! Hurry, hurry.

What are you doing here?

Yes, that is... It's in regards to the curry rice...

Since everyone has different tastes...

I need to ask questions to see what ingredients I should put in or take out.

That's why.

Then, why are you here?

I thought only people from India ate curry rice?

Isn't this room occupied by the people from India?

Their room is over there.

Yes, I see.

Then... I must go there.

Where are you going?

What?

I'm going over to their room...

Do you know how to speak Chinese?

What?

Oh, you're right! I must be out of my mind!

How can I possibly ask them myself...

Yes indeed... You'll need a translator.

Teong Byeon~Translator

I will do it...

So, follow me.

Yes.

Have you been well?

Wait... Aren't you Saeju Mishil's son, Bojong?

It's a pleasure.

Yes. It has been a long time since we met.

He is the translator.

This child is preparing the feast,

but he needed to ask some questions, so I brought him here.

This child is preparing the feast,

but he needed to ask some questions, so he brought him here.

What is it?

What do you need to ask?

There are many spices that are put into a curry...

Since the flavor is so strong

that I need to find out what to take out or put in according to one's taste buds.

What goes in it?

It has garlic, cumin, cinnamon, and fennel.

It has garlic, cumin, cinnamon, and fennel.

It has garlic, cumin, cinnamon, and fennel.

In a curry, it has garlic, cumin, cinnamon, and fennel...

In a curry, it has garlic, cumin, cinnamon, and fennel...

Is there any spices that does not suit your taste?

Is there any spices that does not suit your taste?

I don't like fennel.

He want his without any fennel.

What about for you guys?

I am fine with everything.

Me too.

The others prefer to have everything.