Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung (신입사관 구해령)

EPISODE 17

It's because I am not used to

using honorifics.

-My lady. -Good.

And how should you address a woman like me?

My lady?

Apprentice Goo!

We wanted to do something for you because you've been looking

so disheartened these days.

I took a bottle of wine that my mother treasures.

Drink up.

-Cheers. -Cheers.

Where is Apprentice Song?

We stopped by her place earlier, but she wasn't home.

By any chance, do you know anything about what happened

between Apprentice Song and His Royal Highness?

She said nothing happened.

Still, it's so strange.

I can't wrap my head around why she did such a thing.

Things are terrible. Everyone is speaking ill of her,

and she may lose her job as a historian.

I think

I can understand how she must be feeling now.

You know, there are times

when you just want to do whatever you want without caring

about the consequences or what others might say.

Perhaps she didn't want to let it go.

She wanted to be honest with herself.

My gosh.

You came all the way here to lift my spirits, but I keep...

Now,

let's just eat and drink.

-Yes! -You should forget all about the prince.

-Cheers. -Cheers!

What? "The prince"?

What do you mean by that?

You mean, a son of one of the noble families?

Or...

are you actually referring to one of His Majesty's sons?

-Seol-geum. -Wait, hang on.

Could it be the scholar from that time,

who had the glowing aura above his head?

Just seeing him gave me this pure joy, which lasted for four days.

He's a prince?

The sea without water?

Clerk Yi, who used to hit on you?

So that was...

All of that was...

-Seol-geum, calm down. -Yes, my lady.

Ms. Gwangju!

Hey!

Oh, no.

-What do we do now? -My gosh.

-I deserve a smack. -You and that mouth of yours!

-Gosh. -What do we do?

Your Royal Highness.

Could you

just treat me as your sister today, U-won?

You're so coldhearted.

-What? -Can't you at least ask me if I'm okay?

I already know that you're not okay,

so why ask such a question?

Right,

I'm not okay.

I snuck out of the palace because I felt like I might end up

smashing something if I stayed there.

U-hui.

Both Apprentice Song and His Royal Highness would never do

-what you're suspecting-- -I know.

Knowing his personality, I'm sure nothing happened between them.

But that upsets me even more.

His Royal Highness avoids conversing with me

because it makes him uncomfortable.

But he let that girl

stay by his side all night.

You know what, though?

The person I resent the most

is neither him nor the female historian.

-Then who is it? -It's Father.

He made her partake in the third evaluation,

forced His Royal Highness to get married,

and even dragged his young daughter to the palace

when she did not want to marry the Crown Prince.

It was all done by our father,

Second State Councillor Min Ik-pyeong.

U-hui.

Back then,

I did not know

what marrying the Crown Prince meant.

I'm sorry.

I mean it.

So what if you knew?

Would you have run away with me?

An exemplary scholar like you?

That girl, Song Sa-hui...

Please just make sure

Father doesn't penalize her in any way.

I will.

Do you guys have nothing to do?

Go away! Stop being so nosy.

-Hello. -Hello.

I should cover my face when I come to work.

Everyone is like, "What's going on between His Royal Highness and Clerk Song"?

Everyone's going on about it, and it's annoying the crap out of me.

Don't even get me started.

Scholar Kim from Sungkyunkwan came all the way to my house yesterday,

saying he's dying to know what happened.

Is she taking another sick day?

Do you think she's actually sick? She's too embarrassed to come to work.

Everyone is saying the female historians should be kicked out.

I bet she's too ashamed to be here now.

But what if she's actually sick? You girls should visit her later today.

Pick up some good food on the way.

This petition was submitted

by Park Song-hyeon, a lecturer at Sungkyunkwan.

"Those at the Office of Royal Decrees seem to be lacking discipline these days,

and various rumors about female historians are wreaking havoc in the palace."

Next.

This is by Jo Seung-yeol from the Office of the Inspector-General.

"The negative effects of employing female historians--"

Next.

This was submitted by Kim Myeong-seon from the Office of Censors.

"The inappropriate conduct

of the female historian, Song Sa-hui, dishonored--"

Next.

Your Royal Highness, these were submitted by your faithful subjects.

Why would you not even listen to them?

Many people,

in and outside the palace, are strongly voicing their concerns.

It is about time we discussed abolishing the female historian system.

We cannot do that.

His Majesty approved it in order to improve our customs--

The female historians haven't helped us improve anything!

Silence, all of you!

Three days ago,

a violent storm hit the ships returning to Ganghwa Island,

and we lost 2,500 seok of rice as well as 30 workers.

And yesterday, 23 houses burned down

and five people lost their lives due to a fire.

But all of you

are only interested in such rumors?

Fine.

If you need someone to blame, go ahead and blame me.

It happened because of my one-sided feelings for her.

"I will do anything for you if you decide to become mine."

I threatened her and tried to persuade her all night to keep her by my side.

That is what happened that night.

Your Royal Highness.

Why bring such disgrace on yourself just to protect a woman?

You were the ones

who wanted to put a black mark on her because of unverified rumors.

So, tell me.

Do not just put the blame on her.

You should criticize me equally for my conduct.

The Crown Prince

fancied one of the candidates for his brother's bride-to-be?

That is one scandalous rumor!

I am too ashamed to even face anyone.

Your Majesty, that is not true--

It does not matter!

Just the fact that such rumors are going around

is an utter disgrace to the royal family!

How dare you endorse such a wicked girl?

I sincerely apologize, Your Majesty.

Forget it. I am canceling the plan to marry Prince Dowon off.

Cancel everything.

-Call it off. -Your Majesty,

the third evaluation is just around the corner. We can't--

Then what? Are you suggesting we push ahead with the wedding?

Do you wish to see the whole world mocking the royal family?

Sort out the situation as quietly as possible

so that it is not brought up again.

Now leave!

I can't believe this. You always acted like you were so clever.

You fell ill because you got yourself into a situation you can't handle.

Goodness. You're just book smart, that's all.

My lord, a guest is here for Lady Sa-hui.

She's in no shape to greet a guest. Tell the guest to come back another time.

The thing is, it's the Second State Councillor.

You stay here.

I heard you have a high fever.

I got this for you from the Medical Office.

Take it.

I was too inconsiderate.

Had I known you had feelings for His Royal Highness,

I wouldn't have made you one of the candidates.

Are you

apologizing to me now?

I am admitting my mistake.

Look after your health.

I'd rather be punished.

Kick me out of the Office of Royal Decrees

or craft an excuse to exile me.

Do whatever you wish.

You work for me.

That is why

I am sparing your life just this once.

What happened?

The Second State Councillor went to see her,

but he left quietly after giving her some medicine.